20th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140130224 | Ballistic Vest with Duty Belt Suspension System - A ballistic vest is formed with an integrated suspension system for supporting the duty belt directly from the ballistic vest. Front and rear support straps can be tunneled into the structure of the ballistic vest and terminate in clip members formed with an interior slot or cavity into which the duty belt can be positioned. The duty belt is loosely contained within the clip members to permit shifting relative to the ballistic vest to the comfort of the officer wearing the apparatus. The clip member can be formed with a latching clevis to engage the strap for positional adjustment of the clip member or with a plurality of horizontal slots for the threading of the strap. The ballistic vest can be manufactured with the appearance of a uniform shirt so that the ballistic vest can be worn as an external garment as part of the officer's uniform. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130225 | SAFETY VEST ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A HIGH RELIABILITY COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND A THERMOELECTRIC TRANSDUCER ASSEMBLY - A safety vest is provided for use by a wearer. The vest comprises an outer layer, an inner layer, a bullet protection layer, a plurality of communication components disposed within the vest, a rechargeable power supply, and a thermoelectric transducer assembly for converting body thermal energy into electrical energy to power the communications components | 2014-05-15 |
20140130226 | Shin Guard Sleeve - A shin guard sleeve for use in holding a soccer shin guard in position adjacent a person's shin includes a sock having a foot portion and a leg portion extending upwardly from the foot portion, the upper portion includes an upper end defining an upper opening and includes an exterior surface. The shin guard sleeve includes a sleeve member coupled to the exterior surface of the upper portion of the sock, the sleeve member having an interior surface such that an interior area is defined between the sock exterior surface and the sleeve member interior surface. The sleeve member includes a closed lower end and an open upper end opposite the closed lower end. The open upper end of the sleeve member is configured to receive the shin guard into the sleeve member interior area. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130227 | Bicycle Cuff - A lightweight and portable bicycle cuff is disclosed to protect the lower leg, pants, and shoe of a bicycle rider from the effects of dirt, grease, and an exposed chain and front gear(s) while having minimal impact on pedaling by the bicycle rider. In certain embodiments the bicycle cuff provides increased visibility to traffic while riding. In some embodiments the cuff includes a flexible, water resistant woven material which conforms generally to the rider's ankle and foot by means of tailored shaping of the woven material, a strip of reflective material along the rear ankle area, and a loop and hook style closure on one side. In these embodiments the cuff covers from just above the ankle to approximately one third of the way down the front of the rider's shoe and just over the edge of the back of the rider's shoe. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130228 | Article of Clothing Having Magnetic Fastening Assemblies - An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat, jacket, or vest, includes a sheet of material forming a body portion. First and second plackets are formed along respective first and second end portions of the sheet of material. First and second magnetic elements, each being encased in an encasement, are secured inside first and second pockets, respectively, such that positions of the plurality of second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the plurality of first magnetic elements. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130229 | Invisible Belt Apparatus and System - An apparatus and method are provided for an invisible belt incorporated into a garment of clothing. A form-fitting belt portion is incorporated into an interior portion of a garment. The form-fitting belt portion is attached to the interior portion of the garment, such that the belt is completely contained within the interior portion of the garment. The form fitting belt portion may be loosely connected to the interior portion of the garment so as to be not viewable or visible from outside of the garment. The invisible belt further comprises an attachment mechanism on the interior of the garment to facilitate attachment of the form fitting belt portion to the interior of the garment. The form fitting belt portion preferably comprises an elasticized material, such as spandex, Lycra, hosiery material, nylon and other similar elasticized materials. The elasticized material may also be comprised of Viscose. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130230 | WATER-RESISTANT WADERS INCORPORATING A WAIST LOCK SYSTEM - Water-resistant waders may incorporate a waist lock system to reduce the likelihood of water entering the waders below the wearer's waist area while the waders are being worn during water-based activities, such as fishing or hunting. The waders may include a waist lock system formed of a ring of water-resistant material that may be firmly positioned around the waist area of the wearer such that it may create a flap and seal structure. If water reaches the top portion of the waist lock system, the waist lock system generally may prevent or at least minimize the water that may penetrate the waist lock system and enter the waders, particularly below the wearer's waist area, such as the wearer's feet and legs. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130231 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING HAVING MAGNETIC FASTENING ASSEMBLIES - An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat, jacket, or vest, includes a sheet of material forming a body portion. First and second plackets are formed along respective first and second end portions of the sheet of material. First and second magnetic elements, each being encased in a plastic coating, are secured inside first and second pockets, respectively, such that positions of the plurality of second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the plurality of first magnetic elements. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130232 | Freedom Of Movement Jacket/Coat - The present invention relates to a jacket/coat designed to provide an enhanced range of motion and airflow between the inside and outside of the jacket. This is accomplished by having a layered construction comprising different fabric/textile materials where the enhanced range of motion and airflow are desired. The jacket/coat in accordance with the present invention particularly provides an enhanced range of motion for a wearer around the shoulders and arms. This enhanced range of motion may be especially beneficial when the wearer is engaged in a physically demanding activity or any activity benefiting from a wide range of movement by the wearer's arms and shoulders. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130233 | Article of Clothing Having Magnetic Fastening Assemblies - An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat or jacket, includes a sheet of material forming a body portion. First and second plackets are formed along respective first and second end portions of the sheet of material. First and second magnetic elements are secured inside first and second pockets, respectively, such that positions of the plurality of second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the plurality of first magnetic elements. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130234 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR IMPROVED VISIBILITY OF WATER SPORTS PARTICIPANT - Embodiments of the invention provide a water safety device used to increase participant visibility by passing water craft. The device is worn by the participant on his or her wrist and activated upon need at which time a flag is uncoiled and extended above the water. Upon conclusion of the need for visibility, the flag is replaced around the participant's wrist and ready for the next use. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130235 | ADJUSTABLE, CONFIGURABLE HAT - An adjustable, configurable hat is described that can be configured to accommodate a variety of hairstyles. In general, the adjustable, configurable hat has a crown member, an enlarged opening and a panel that is releasably attachable to the crown member. In one example, the adjustable, configurable hat generally has an open configuration and a closed configuration. In the closed configuration, the panel is releasably attached to the crown member by the fastening mechanisms, covers the enlarged opening and generally has the appearance of a hat that is not adjustable and configurable. In the open configuration, the panel is releasably attached to the inside of the crown member by the fastening members such that it is not visible when the hat is worn and the enlarged opening allows the wearer of the hat to wear a variety of hairstyles while wearing the hat. In both configurations, the fastening mechanisms and the panel are hidden by the crown member. In another example, the crown is split down the back center to have a left and right half and the hat can be configured to its open configuration by separating the left half from the right half and folding each half inside two respective pockets inside the hat. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130236 | DIAPER COVER - A diaper cover to prevent access to diaper contents by the wearer. The diaper cover has tight fitting closures around each leg of the user and a rear-access waist adjustment system. The waist adjustment system can utilize a belt type system with Velcro or a buckle, although other similar systems can be used. Access to the waist adjustment system by the wearer is prevented by using a flap that is secured in place over the adjustment system by attachment devices, such as buttons or snaps. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130237 | PAIR OF PANTS AND METHOD FOR DONNING AND REMOVING A PAIR OF PANTS - A pair of pants that allows a wearer to easily don and remove the pair of pants while the wearer wears other articles of clothing, apparel or footwear (such as shorts, gym shoes, golf shorts or boots), a cast, a leg brace or the like. The pair of pants has a waistband that encircles a waist of the wearer of the pair of pants, a first leg having a first inner leg seam and a first outside leg opening, a second leg having a second inner leg seam and a second outside leg opening, a crotch seam between the first and second legs, the pair of pants being made of a fabric that is slidably supported on the waistband, at least a portion of the pair of pants enabling the fabric to slidably move on the waistband to enable the wearer to increase a size of at least one of the first outside leg opening or the second outside leg opening to facilitate the easy donning and removal of the pants. The pants have overlapping portions or wings that can wrap around the pants to close the first and second outside leg openings. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130238 | GOLF FOOTWEAR TRACTION ELEMENTS - The invention generally relates to footwear for golf, and particularly to a footwear system for improved athletic performance. The invention provides a footwear system for golfers in which shoe-cushioning elements and sock-cushioning elements interact to prevent slippage between a golfer and the ground. Cushioning elements are arranged according to precision measurements of maximal stresses that occur between the sole of the feet and the ground at different moments throughout a golfer's swing. Using a system of the invention, a golfer avoids unpredictable slippage during each shot and also positions their feet consistently shot-after-shot, with the result that ball travel is commensurate with club choice and physical abilities. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130239 | BRAIN COOLING DEVICE - A headwear device includes an endothermic reactor and a trigger to initiate an endothermic reaction in a reactor while the headwear device is being worn on a wearer's head. The headwear device may preferably be utilized in, or conjunction with, a motorcycle safety helmet or similar crash protection device. The headwear device is intended to prevent or delay the onset of brain damage as a result of serious trauma or head injury. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130240 | HEAD GUARD - A head guard is provided which has a fabric layer and a padding layer. The head guard is stretchable between a relaxed configuration and an expanded configuration. The expanding configuration has a convex shape such that it can conform to a head of a wearer. The head guard can be worn by a wearer in combination with a helmet. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130241 | RETRACTABLE DISPLAYS FOR HELMETS - The present invention relates to a helmet that includes an outer shell, a heads-up information system that comprises a display, and an attachment assembly. The heads-up information system is movable from a storage position within the outer shell to a use position in which the display of the heads-up information system is visible by a user, without obstructing the field of vision of the user, when the helmet is worn by the user. The attachment assembly is coupled to outer shell and the heads-up information system, and is operable to move the heads-up information system between the storage position and the use position. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130242 | REINFORCED VISOR FOR COMPETITION PILOT HELMET - A reinforced visor for a full-face helmet intended to be used by dragster pilots is disclosed. The reinforced visor is able to be removably attached on a full-face helmet provided with an opening defining the field of vision of the pilot wearing the full-face helmet and is able to be entirely covered by the reinforced visor in order to protect the face of the pilot. The reinforced visor has a main visor able to be removably and pivotingly attached on the full-face helmet and a secondary visor is fixed on the exterior surface of said main visor. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130243 | Conventional sewn-in single layer garment pocket with electromagnetic radiation attenuation - A conventional sewn-in single layer garment pocket with electromagnetic radiation attenuation that creates a shield between the garment wearer and an electromagnetic radiation-emitting device placed within the pocket. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130244 | Toilet Chair Assembly - A chair assembly including a toilet seat, a chair seat lid and a backrest. The toilet seat, the lid and the backrest are connected relative to one another such that they are positionable in alternative chair and toilet-use modes. The lid is behind the generally upright backrest when the assembly is in the toilet-use mode and is on the toilet seat when the assembly is in the chair mode. The assembly can have self-supporting legs whereby it can form a standalone chair remote from the toilet. When in a male urination mode, the toilet seat is lifted and the backrest is in a lifted, generally horizontal position. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130245 | TOILET SEAT CLOSURE MECHANISM - A toilet seat and/or lid assembly comprising a toilet seat and/or lid and a device ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130246 | Spiral Guiding Drain Structure - A spiral guiding drain structure is disposed on a toilet and includes a hidden segment and an open segment connecting with the hidden segment. The hidden segment passes through the toilet and has an inlet end leaving away from the open segment. The open segment is defined on an inner wall of the toilet and spirally surrounds the inner wall downward, a length of the open segment is at least 3/4 circumference of the inner wall of the toilet, and the toilet includes a fence portion extending outwardly from a bottom rim of the open segment adjacent to an opening, and a height of the fence portion changes when an extending distance of the open segment from the hidden segment increases so that water flows out of the open segment, thus flushing the inner wall of the toilet. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130247 | FULL BODY BATH MAT - Implementations of a full body mat are provided. In some implementations, the full body mat comprises a plurality of circular-shaped cushions, wherein each of the plurality of circular-shaped cushions has one or more suction cups on the back to secure the cushion to a surface. Each of the plurality of circular-shaped cushions can be =sized based on the location of the cushion. Furthermore, each of the plurality of circular-shaped cushions is filed with a material to provide support. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130248 | SEALING MEMBER FOR SHOWER BASE TILE FLANGE - A water-resistant, flexible sealing member having a lower portion, a central lateral portion, and an upper portion offset from the lower portion, the lower portion including an adhesive for affixing the sealing member to a facing of a tile flange of a shower base or bathtub. The central lateral portion of the sealing member contacts and overlies an upper edge of the tile flange and the upper portion extends upwardly from the tile flange. The sealing member contacts and seals against the tile flange and a bottom wall of a drywall board positioned above the tile flange to inhibit ingress of water between the tile flange and the bottom wall of the drywall board. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130249 | Shower Curtain Configured to Allow Use of Technology Devices - A curtain comprises a receptacle having an interior with an access. The access is sized to allow a hand-held technology device to be directed through the access into the interior. The access is positioned on one side of the curtain and has a closure positionable between an open position in which access into the interior is allowed and a closed position in which the access is sealed by the closure. The receptacle has a viewing panel with sufficient transparency to allow viewing into the interior of the receptacle. The viewing panel is located on a side of the curtain opposite the access, and a tab is formed on the side of the curtain opposite the access adjacent the viewing panel. A technology device may be placed in the receptacle and a touch screen display of a technology device may be viewed and operated through the viewing panel. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130250 | FIXTURE FOR A SINK - A fixture for a sink—for example provided in a commercial washroom or the like—incorporating a water tap and a hand dryer. The water tap comprises a spout arranged to project over the basin of the sink. The hand dryer comprises: an opposing pair of left-hand nozzles mounted on the spout for directing air onto the front and back of a user's left hand as it is passed—with palm open—in between the opposing nozzles, and an opposing pair of right-hand nozzles mounted on the spout for directing air onto the front and back of a user's right hand as it is passed—with palm open—in between the nozzles. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130251 | DRAIN ASSEMBLY - A drain assembly comprises a rigid body having an intake chamber connected to a discharge chamber via a passageway disposed in a lower portion of the rigid body, an intake opening disposed in an upper portion of the rigid body adapted to receive a fluid into the intake chamber of the rigid body, the intake opening adapted to be coupled to a drain via a flexible hose, a discharge opening also disposed in the upper portion of the rigid body but spaced from the intake opening, adapted to conduct the fluid out from the discharge chamber of the rigid body, the discharge opening adapted to be coupled to a drainage pipe, a clean-out opening disposed in the lower portion of the rigid body in fluid communication with the passageway, and a removable cap adapted to close off the clean-out opening. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130252 | PNUEMATIC BED SYSTEM WITH TABLE - A pneumatic bed system with an integral table and headboard is disclosed. The pneumatic bed includes a bottom panel of air barrier material and top panel of air barrier material connected by a side panel of air barrier material which extends around the perimeter of the top and bottom panels; the panels being welded or otherwise fused together to define an air chamber. A valve or valves are secured to the panels in an airtight fashion for the introduction of air into the air chamber for inflation of the pneumatic bed. Additional features such as pockets, perimeter pneumatic support tubes, flocked top surface and the like may also be incorporated onto the panels for additional functionality. In at least one embodiment, a side table is integrated to the sidewall panel. The internal cavity of the side table can be in fluid communication with the internal cavity of the bed. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130253 | ADJUSTABLE AND TRANSFORMATIVE TWO AND THREE SIDED SOFA - An adjustable and transformative two or three sided sofa is provided with two backrests, a seat bottom, one or two motion systems and release systems and also two of the present methods have two or four folding legs which are used for its one or two beds. In the present sofa, another sofa is embedded under each sofa so that another sofa will be formed by 180 or 90 degrees rotation of each sofa. In the present methods a part of sofa such as backrest, seat bottom or legs need to be adjusted by the motion system before or after rotation. Each model includes two or three sofa. The motion mechanisms of the two or three sided sofa can be replaced by other systems such as the manual simple lockable systems, linear gear systems, accompanied by electromotor systems, pneumatic systems or any similar systems. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130254 | CRADLE DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A cradle device includes a supporter, a plurality of pressure sensors provided in a bottom of the supporter, a plurality of tilt adjusters configured to adjust a slope of the supporter, and a controller configured to analyze output patterns of the plurality of pressure sensors to determine a movement state of a user in the supporter and control the plurality of tilt adjusters to adjust the slope of the supporter according to the movement state. The safety of the user is promoted. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130255 | Dual-Use Blanket for Infant Car Seat Carrier - Disclosed is a dual-use blanket for covering an infant car seat carrier, and for use as a conventional infant blanket. The device comprises a blanket having a built-in aperture that extends over the handle on an infant carrier, a flap being attached to the blanket on a first side, and removably attached on a second side by a fastener, and a drawstring for attaching the blanket to the infant carrier. When the carrier handle is extended, the blanket can be placed thereover, allowing the handle to extend through the aperture. This provides a cover for the carrier that prevents the infant or child contained therein from being exposed to the elements. The blanket can be removed from the carrier and used as a conventional blanket. In this configuration, the flap is closed with the fastener, which prevents exposure to the elements through the aperture. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130256 | DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING MOTION OF ANTI-COLLISION SWITCH AND MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS APPARATUS EMPLOYING THE SAME - In a device for controlling an operation of an anti-collision switch, the anti-collision switch is provided in a support close to a guide frame that is provided at at least one of both lateral sides of a table frame, to prevent collision of the table frame that is supported on the table support to be capable of moving in a lengthwise direction. The device includes a first lever coupled to the table support so that at least a portion of the first lever moves in a vertical direction according to deformation of the guide frame, and a second lever pressing the anti-collision switch in a normal state and, when a vertical movement of the first lever deviates from a preset height, being moved up by the first lever to remove pressing of the anti-collision switch and operate the anti-collision switch. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130257 | PERSON SUPPORT SURFACE - A person support surface configured to maximize pressure relief when the various portions of the support surface are at an angle with respect to a reference plane. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130258 | TRANSPORT CARRIAGE FOR TRANSPORT OF A PATIENT SUPPORT AND/OR AN OPERATING TABLE COLUMN OF AN OPERATING TABLE - A transport carriage for transport of a patient support and/or an operating table column of an operating table includes a chassis which is connectable with the patient support and/or with the operating table column of the operating table. The chassis includes a first longitudinal beam and a second longitudinal beam arranged at a distance thereto. The first and second longitudinal beams form a fork-shaped opening. At least one castor which is pivotable about a swiveling axis is arranged at the longitudinal beams. The transport carriage includes at least one delimiting unit for delimiting the swiveling movement of at least one of the castors about its swiveling axis. The delimiting unit in a disabled first operational state does not delimit the swiveling movement of the at least one castor. In an enabled second operational state, the delimiting unit does delimit the swiveling movement of the castor. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130259 | TRANSPORT CARRIAGE FOR TRANSPORT OF A PATIENT SUPPORT AND/OR AN OPERATING TABLE COLUMN OF AN OPERATING TABLE - A transport carriage for transport for transport of a patient support and/or an operating table column of an operating table includes a chassis which is connectable with the patient support and/or with the operating table column. The chassis includes a first longitudinal beam and a second longitudinal beam arranged at a distance thereto. The first and second longitudinal beams form a fork-shaped opening. At least one castor which is pivotable about a swiveling axis is arranged at each longitudinal beam forming the fork-shaped opening. The transport carriage includes at least one delimiting unit for delimiting the swiveling movement of at least one of the castors about its swiveling axis. This delimitation can be automatically revoked upon lifting the base of the operating table. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130260 | Surgical Table with Pivotable Femoral Support - A femoral support system includes a plate configured to support the pelvis of a patient on a table. In addition, the system includes a femoral support pivotally coupled to the plate and configured to support the thigh of the patient. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130261 | NECK AND HEAD SUPPORT - Embodiments disclose a head and neck support cushion. The cushion includes a selectively inflatable cushion having: a central elongate portion having a first end opposite a second end, a first side portion extending from the first end of the central elongate portion, and a second side portion extending from the second end of the central elongate portion, wherein the first side portion is substantially parallel to the second side portion; one or more inflation actuators coupled to the cushion and operable to remotely inflate the cushion; at least two fastening members, wherein a first fastening member is coupled to the first side portion and a second fastening member is coupled to the second side portion; and wherein the first and second fastening members are operable to fasten to each other. A method of operating the same is provided, as are other aspects. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130262 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR KEEPING A SHEET OR LINER FROM RIDING UP OR POPPING OFF A MATTRESS - A sheet, pad or liner can be designed with tabs that can easily and quickly adhere to the underside of a mattress to prevent the fitted sheet, mattress pad or liner from riding up and popping off the mattress. The tabs can extend from the corners of the sheet, pad or liner and, typically, from one to three tabs may be disposed from each corner region. The mattress can have an adherent area to attach the tabs or the entire underside of the mattress can be made from an adherent material. The adherent area and the tabs can be, for example, configured to attach with a hook and loop connection system. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130263 | MATTRESS AND MACHINE FOR ITS PRODUCTION - A mattress comprising an outer case made of a material substantially of the textile type for an internal block made of deformable material. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130264 | CUSHION CELL AND CUSHION BODY USING THE SAME - The objective of the present invention is to provide: a cushion cell with a new structure which is designed to disperse stresses when the cushion cell is in an inflated state such that excellent durability is achieved and in which a large support area for the human body can be obtained with excellent space efficiency relative to a square shaped space for disposal in an inflated state; and a cushion body with a new structure using the same. The cushion cell is formed with a fluid chamber inside and the height of the cushion cell can be changed by adjusting the pressure in the fluid chamber. The planer shape of the cushion cell in a deflated state is a square shape, and each side part has a curved shape protruding outwards. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130265 | ALL-FOAM MATTRESS ASSEMBLIES WITH FOAM ENGINEERED CORES HAVING THERMOPLASTIC AND THERMOSET MATERIALS, AND RELATED ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS - All-foam mattress assemblies with foam engineered cores having thermoplastic and thermoset materials, and related assemblies and methods are disclosed. All-foam mattress assemblies use foam-based materials, such as thermoplastic and thermoset, to provide cushioning and support characteristics for a user in the sleeping area of a mattress during sleep or rest. The all-foam mattress assemblies may include foam comfort layer(s), foam transitional layer(s), and a foam engineered core. The all-foam engineered core may lessen a density of a mattress assembly by comprising thermoset member(s), and engineered geometric thermoplastic material profile(s) adjacent to the thermoset member(s). The engineered geometric thermoplastic material profile(s) may be disposed in a parallel or substantially parallel arrangement. In this manner, the all-foam engineering core may provide cushioning and support characteristics with reduced density compared to a foam mattress providing similar cushioning and support through solid thermoset layers. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130266 | INSERT FOR MATTRESS - A support layer for a mattress and a corresponding manufacturing process are provided, comprising a first surface and a second surface, the second surface being disposed opposite the first surface. The first surface comprises a plurality of protrusions extending laterally to a length of the support layer, the protrusions defining a plurality of cavities extending laterally to the length of the support layer. The shape of the protrusions matches the shape of the cavities when the support layer is in a substantially planar state. The protrusions and cavities each have a base portion and a head portion, the head portion defining an undercut. Further, a mattress comprising at least one support layer is provided. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130267 | CLEANING COMPOSITION - A cleaning and disinfecting composition comprises a long-chain alkyl polyamine, such as dodecyl dipropylene triamine; a long-chain quaternary ammonium salt, such as N,N-didecyl-N,N-dimethylammonium chloride; and a metal carbonate salt, such as potassium carbonate, all in aqueous solution. A sequestering agent, a long-chain alkyl polyethoxylate, an alkanolamine and an anti-corrosive agent may also be present. The composition has a pH of at least 11 when diluted to an in-use concentration, and may be used to clean and disinfect hard surfaces, such as medical, dental and surgical implements, walls, floors, sinks and hard furnishing surfaces, or soft surfaces such as bedding, upholstery or clothing. The composition is effective as a virucide, a sporicide, a bacteriocide, a fungicide, and against yeasts and moulds, without harming the substrate cleansed. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130268 | Adhering Boot Shaper Device - The invention provides an improved boot support and shaping insert system to keep boots attached together in an upright position when not being worn. The system includes an elongated curved shaper mirroring the natural tapered silhouette of the lower leg. The system self-adjusts to adopt the shape and fill the cavity of the boot without applying pressure that causes the boot to stretch. The system's snug fit supports the weight of the boot when inserted and allows a convenient means to carry and transport the boots. A portion of the system protrudes when inserted in a boot; this section has a handle facilitating manipulation, insertion, removal and transport. The protruding section is also fitted with visibility identifiers to diminish the risk of tripping hazard by increasing the boot's visibility. The system includes a mechanism allowing a pair of shapers to adhere to each other as a system or remain detached. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130269 | Comfort Shoe - A method of making a shoe includes the steps of providing a midsole having a plurality of downward extending flexible projections that elastically flex when exposed to the weight of a person walking in the shoe; and determining the number of associated projections based on the anticipated weight and/or foot, width and/or foot length of the wearer of the shoe. Each one of the downwardly expending projections is configured as a small bowl-shaped element, open at the top, with a cylindrical plug extending down from the bottom of the bowl into the outsole recess that is associated with the projections. The method may include the step of selecting a dimension of the cross-sectional surface area of the cylindrical plugs of the projections, wherein said area is increased for a larger shoe size and decreased for a smaller shoe size. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130270 | Article Of Footwear Incorporating A Knitted Component - An article of footwear has an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The upper includes a knitted component and, in some configurations, a skin layer secured to the knitted component. The knitted component may have a plurality of protruding areas that extend outward and away from a void within the upper for receiving a foot of a wearer. The protruding areas may include one or both of (a) a first tubular structure and an inlaid strand extending through the first tubular structure and (b) a second tubular structure and yarn sections extending across the second tubular structure. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130271 | INTEGRATED BALLAST MAT - A protective coating system for a railway structure having a waterproof membrane and a ballast mat. The waterproof membrane is disposed on the railway structure. The ballast mat further has a ballast protection coating and a sealing layer. The ballast protection coating is a rubber compound and is disposed on the waterproof membrane. The sealing layer is disposed on the ballast protection layer. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130272 | REMOVING DEBRIS FROM CLEANING ROBOTS - A cleaning robot system includes a robot and a robot maintenance station. The robot includes a chassis, a drive system configured to maneuver the robot as directed by a controller, and a cleaning assembly including a cleaning assembly housing and a driven cleaning roller. The robot maintenance station includes a station housing and a docking platform configured to support the robot when docked. A mechanical agitator engages the roller of the robot with the robot docked. The agitator includes an agitator comb having multiple teeth configured to remove accumulated debris from the roller as the agitator comb and roller are moved relative to one another. The robot maintenance station includes a collection bin arranged to receive and hold debris removed by the mechanical agitator. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130273 | SELF-CLEANING APPARATUS FOR THE PREVENTION OF MARINE GROWTH - An ocean surface-driven apparatus ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130274 | REFILL HEAD FOR AN ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HANDLE - A refill head for an oral care implement, such as a toothbrush, wherein the refill head utilizes a specially designed structure for coupling the refill head to an oral care implement handle that ensures proper alignment and simplifies the loading and unloading of the refill head to the oral care implement handle. In one embodiment, the refill head comprises a tubular sleeve forming a cavity and first and second upper cam surfaces that form shoulders within the cavity. The first and second upper cam surfaces are separated by first and second axial slots of different configurations that prevent loading of the refill head onto the oral care implement handle in an improper rotational orientation through interaction with first and second bosses on the oral care implement handle. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130275 | Rotary Brush Turf Sweeper - A rotary brush turf sweeper includes a frame with a first and second brush carriage supporting a first and second rotary brush. The brush carriages include a first and second carriage bar extending lengthwise along the first and second rotary brush. The brush carriages pivotably attach to the frame by a mounting point on opposing ends of the first brush carriage, allowing the brush carriages to rotate about the attachment point. A brush height adjustment mechanism joins the carriage bars with an electronic actuator. The electronic actuator may be remotely operated to adjust the height of the rotary brushes from a work surface and elevate them so as not to touch the work surface. A first and second drive mechanism transfers rotational force from a pair of drive wheels, so that the rotary brushes always rotate as the device is towed by a vehicle. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130276 | Packages Containing Sheets - An article of manufacture is disclosed. The article of manufacture comprises a package and a disposable sheet. The sheet has a first surface and a second surface. One of the surfaces comprises a texture. The texture is defined by peaks and valleys such that the one textured surface may have an Average Peak to Peak Distance in the range of about 1 mm to about 20 mm, an Average Height Differential in the range of 1 mm to 3 mm, and a Surface Topography Index in the range of about 0.01 to about 10. The sheet may be contained within the package. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130277 | Nonwoven Materials - A nonwoven material is disclosed. The nonwoven material comprises a first nonwoven substrate comprising a three-dimensional texture. The three-dimensional texture comprises peaks and valleys such that the texture may comprise an Average Peak to Peak Distance in the range of about 1 mm to about 20 mm, an Average Height Differential in the range of about 1 mm to about 3 mm, and a Surface Topography Index in the range of about 0.01 to about 10. The first nonwoven substrate may comprise polyester. The nonwoven material comprises a second nonwoven substrate comprising a polyolefin and a surfactant applied to the first or second nonwoven substrates. The surfactant is included at an add-on level of at least 0.1%, by weight of the nonwoven material. The first nonwoven substrate is joined to the second nonwoven substrate. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130278 | Articles of Commerce Having Three-Dimensional Sheets - A sanitary article is disclosed. The sanitary article comprises a disposable, macroscopically three-dimensional sheet. The sheet has a first surface and a second surface. One of the surfaces comprises a macroscopic three-dimensional texture. The macroscopic three-dimensional texture comprises peaks and valleys such that the textured surface may have an Average Peak to Peak Distance in the range of about 3 mm to about 16 mm, an Average Height Differential in the range of 1 mm to about 3 mm, and a Surface Topography Index in the range of about 0.1 to about 5. The sanitary article may comprise a surfactant on the sheet. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130279 | BRUSH HAVING STORAGE BAG - A brush includes a substrate, a number of brush bristles, a storage bag, and a pushing element. The substrate includes a main body and a handle extending from the main body. The main body has a first loading surface supporting the brush bristles. The first loading surface defines a through hole. The main body defines a first receiving groove communicating with the though hole. The handle has a second loading surface, and defines a second receiving groove communicating with the first receiving groove. The second receiving groove passes through a portion of the second loading surface adjacent to the first receiving groove. The storage bag receives paste, and is received in the second receiving groove and partially extends into the first receiving groove to communicate with the through hole. The pushing element squeezes the storage bag to make the paste flow into gaps between the brush bristles. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130280 | Handy Wiping Tool - A handy wiping tool which includes a first unit of cloth-like materials, a second unit of fabric material connected to the first unit to form a body defining a finger positioning cavity opened through an opening towards the bottom side of the body such that that the finger positioning cavity is sized to fit and receive at least one finger of a user and the first surface of the first unit is intact for cleaning a cleaning object; a connector provided on the second unit at a position proximal to a bottom side of the second unit arranged for attaching onto a supporting object; and a keychain member having a length approximately the same as a length of the body of the wiping tool connected to said connector. Accordingly, the wiping tool can be carried by the user easily to provide a handy wiping tool for immediate use. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130281 | WIPING DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiping device, in particular a wiping device for a motor vehicle pane, comprising a wiper blade adapter ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130282 | WIPER COUPLER ASSEMBLY AND WIPER ASSEMBLY INCORPORATING SAME - The present invention relates to a wiper assembly and a coupler assembly for use in releasably attaching the wiper assembly to a plurality of different attachment member for wiper arms. The coupler assembly includes a base mounted to structure of the wiper assembly and at least one coupler releasably attached to the base to allow connection to the attachment members. The coupler assembly also includes a release lever cooperating with the base and the at least one coupler for releasing the at least one coupler from the base to facilitate releasable attachment between a wiper assembly and the attachment members of the wiper arms. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130283 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, and an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, and a connecting device for an oscillating arm, wherein the oscillating arm is pivotally connected to the connecting device about a pivot axis near one end, with the interposition of a joint part. The windscreen wiper device is provided with first and second retaining means for retaining the connecting device onto said oscillating arm. The first retaining means comprises at least one resilient tongue provided on the joint part engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in the oscillating arm. The second retaining means comprises a least one first stop surface provided on the oscillating arm and at least one second stop surface provided on at least one of the joint part and connecting device. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130284 | WIPING DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiping device, in particular a wiping device for a motor vehicle pane, comprising a wiper blade adapter ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130285 | AIRFOIL FOR WIPER ASSEMBLY - An airfoil for a wiper assembly includes a body having a top surface, bottom surface, and a front side surface and a rear side surface extending between the top surface and bottom surface. The top surface has a dual angle surface relative to the front side surface and the rear side surface to allow air to flow over the wiper assembly. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130286 | WIPING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR WIPING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE PANE - The invention relates to a wiping device, in particular a wiping device for a motor vehicle pane, comprising a spring element (16 | 2014-05-15 |
20140130287 | WIPING DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR WIPING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE PANE - The invention relates to a wiping device, in particular a wiping device for a motor vehicle pane, comprising a spoiler unit ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130288 | DUSTPAN - A dustpan ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130289 | ROBOT CLEANER - A robot cleaner enables a wet cleaning, has a replaceable cleaning unit, and ensures a sufficient friction force for doing a wet cleaning of a floor. The robot cleaner includes a frame including a wheel for driving, a replaceable cleaning unit formed at a lower part of the frame to clean a bottom surface and disposed in front of the wheel, a tank disposed at an upper part of the wheel and configured to supply fluid to the cleaning unit, a pump configured to pump the fluid contained in the tank such that the fluid contained in the tank is supplied to the cleaning unit, a hose configured to extend to the pump and the upper part of the cleaning unit and through which the fluid pumped by the pump flows, and a bumper formed on a side of the frame. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130290 | ROBOT CLEANER - A robot cleaner includes a body forming an external appearance of the robot cleaner, a body moving part provided to the body to move the body, a body driving unit to drive the body moving part, a dust collector to capture suctioned foreign substances and provided with a first chamber and a second chamber communicating with the first chamber, a suction generation unit to supply suction force to the dust collector, and a guide member to guide the foreign substances captured in the first chamber to the second chamber and to apply pressure to the foreign substances in the second chamber in order to compress the foreign substances. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130291 | STEAM APPLIANCE - A steam appliance having a split handle with the upper part biased away from the handle base and an actuator for a water pump. When the appliance is pushed, the handle upper part is depressed and displaces a pump actuator to activate the pump. Use of a steam frame and steam towel allows an iron to be used as a steam cleaner. When a pole is mounted on the upper handle part, the appliance may be used as a steam mop that is activated by pushing the pole which depresses the handle to actuate the pump. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130292 | FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS - A floor treatment apparatus is provided that includes a chassis that supports at least one cleaning element. The chassis is supported by a plurality of wheels, one which is steerable via a steering wheel interconnected to a housing also associated with the chassis. The chassis provided includes a plurality of movable housing members, one of which is associated with the steering wheel. To access the internal components of the floor treatment apparatus, the front housing is rotated or moved away from the other housings wherein the steering wheel does not require disconnection to allow this movement. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130293 | PORTABLE VACUUM WITH A CHARGING BASE AND DUSTPAN MODE - A full power portable vacuum cleaner having a charging base which may provide vacuuming function similar to a household dustpan may employ a concealed hose and a retractable cord. To meet various cleaning demands, the vacuum cleaner may operate with different function modes, including the dustpan mode (vacuum through a port at the bottom of the vacuum body) for planar surface vacuuming, and the cordless portable mode for on-spot vacuuming. The vacuum cleaner may further employ multiple power supplies, including an internal battery supply, wall power supply, or car power supply. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130294 | AUTONOMOUS COVERAGE VACUUM CLEANER HAVING EDGE CLEANING HEAD EASY TO INSTALL AND UNINSTALL - An autonomous coverage vacuum cleaner includes a transmission element driven to rotate and disposed at the bottom of a body, and an edge cleaning head. The transmission element has a lower surface, a positioning recess denting upward from the lower surface and having a non-circular inner profile, and a fixing hole disposed in the positioning recess. The edge cleaning head includes a body, at least a brush extending from the body, a positioning block disposed on the body, and resilient elements extending upward from the positioning block. An outer profile of the positioning block corresponds in shape to the inner profile of the positioning recess. Under an applied force, the resilient elements deform resiliently, get closer to each other, and engage with the fixing holes. The positioning block engages with the positioning recess of the transmission element, such that the transmission elements drive the edge cleaning head to rotate. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130295 | WIDE-AREA VACUUM/SQUEEGEE HEAD FLOOR CLEANING TOOL - A particular wide-area vacuum/squeegee-head floor cleaning tool, in accordance with the principles of the invention, includes: an elongated frame including a top, a front, a back, a first end, a second end, and a soil uptake opening positioned between the first and second ends; at least one squeegee blade at the front and extending between the first and second ends; at least one squeegee blade at the back and extending between the first and second ends; a first wheel at the first end; a second wheel at the second end; and a third wheel at the soil uptake opening. The first, second, and third wheels are constructed and arranged to support the elongated frame above a floor surface when the squeegee blades at the front and back are in contact with the floor surface in a deflected orientation and vacuum suction is applied to the floor cleaning tool by the vacuum source. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130296 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CLEANING AIR FILTERS - An apparatus for cleaning air filters utilizes a pressurized fluid flow, preferably air, to rotate a set of air spraying jets inside a hollow interior of a filter in order to remove particles from the filter. To ensure proper positioning of the jets in relation to the filter the present invention uses a set of plates with slots and pins, wherein the pins secure the apparatus on one end of the filter. The set of plates also at least partially blocks the flow of air out of the ends to more efficiently direct the flow of air from the jets to the filter. The jets then may be moved reciprocated along the length of the filter for cleaning purposes. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130297 | Insert Assembly for an Applicator - An insert assembly for an applicator is built from two semi-cylindrical retention jaws connected by a living hinge. Each of the semi-cylindrical retention jaws has a plurality of stake pins, while the first semi-cylindrical retention jaw has a locator receptacle and the second semi-cylindrical retention jaw has a locator insert. An insert is placed between the two retention jaws, which then close to secure the insert between the retention jaws. The locator receptacle receives the locator insert from the second semi-cylindrical retention jaw, helping to align the two retention jaws. The plurality of stake pins impale the insert, holding it in place. In addition to being secured by the stake pins, the insert is supported by an interior ridge. The insert assembly can then be slid into a barrel sleeve, held in place by a press fit or by a removable mounting system, such as a lug mount. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130298 | Novel Pen or Pencil Sleeve Device - A polymer based sleeve made of one or several elements is used to sheath a pen or pencil and is receptive to inks in order to allow individualized artwork to be placed over the pen or pencil. In addition, the sleeve material can be made of an open, or closed cell elastomer foam for comfortable handling, and increased grip. The invention is tubular in it's inner diameter and can present a varied geometry in the cross section. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130299 | SOFT CLOSE MECHANISM FOR A CLOSURE - A soft close mechanism that may have a cam track housing, a damper housing, and a cam follower. The cam track housing may have first and second grooves. The damper housing may rotate with respect to the cam track housing. The cam follower may be disposed in the first groove when the damper housing is rotated in a first direction and may be disposed in the second groove when the damper housing is rotated in a second direction. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130300 | Releasable Ball Lock Hinge - A releasable ball lock hinge is disclosed. The releasable ball lock hinge includes a first body operable with a hinge ball and a release ball. Each ball can be movable within respective openings of the first body. The releasable ball lock hinge also includes a second body configured to rotatably interface and removably couple with the first body. The hinge ball releasably engages the second body. The second body has a release recess operable with the release ball to disengage the hinge ball and alternately couple and release the first body and the second body based on a relative position between the first body and the second body. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130301 | HINGE PIN WITH LUBRICATION CHANNEL - A hinge pin includes a shaft defining a clearance surface and joined at one end to a head. A channel between the head and the clearance surface is configured to provide a lubricant path between the head and the clearance surface. In one embodiment, the head has an annular outer portion and a concave central portion, and the channel is provided by a radial slot extending from the central portion through the annular outer portion, and a contiguous axial slot extending downward from the radial slot to the clearance surface. The central portion of the head is configured to receive a small volume of lubricant, while the channel provides a path that allows the lubricant to flow from the head to the clearance surface of the shaft. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130302 | HINGES PROVIDED WITH ELASTIC MEANS AND DAMPENER - A hinge for a closing door of a compartment, of the type having a first and a second body, respectively integral to the door and to the frame of the corresponding compartment, or vice versa, and mutually hinged by at least one pin, first elastic means mounted on the second body and acting upon the first body, and at least one dampening device fixed to the second body, acting upon the first body and actuated by at least a first slider, functionally connected to the dampener, and by at least a second slider, configured for engaging, directly or indirectly, the aforesaid first body in correspondence of at least a certain angular range assumed by the first body with respect to the second body during their relative rotation, whereby the second slider is actuated in translation by the first body when engaged therewith, as well as constraining means between the first slider and the second slider. Advantagiously, the aforesaid constraining means include at least a lever pivoted to the second body, and the aforesaid first and second slider are constrained at least in rotation to one lever. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130303 | HINGE ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A hinge assembly used for connecting between an arm and a display of an electronic device is provided. The display has a back surface. The hinge assembly includes a first hinge and a second hinge. The first hinge is pivoted between the display and the arm, such that the display is rotated relative to the arm. The second hinge is assembled to the first hinge. The second hinge has at least one positioning surface leaning against the back surface of the display. An electronic device using the hinge assembly is also provided. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130304 | LAPTOP KEYBOARD TILTING ASSEMBLY - The laptop keyboard tilting assembly includes at least one friction articulating hinge assembly pivotally attached to a monitor and keyboard base or section of a laptop computer. The articulating-hinge assembly includes at least two pivots, one pivot being connected to the monitor and the other pivot being connected to the keyboard base. Rotation of the monitor in one direction unfolds the laptop computer, and rotation of the keyboard base in the opposite direction tilts the keyboard base into a more comfortable angle for typing, which reduces user strain and prevents potential injuries, especially for extended sessions. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130305 | LAPTOP KEYBOARD TILTING ASSEMBLY - The laptop keyboard tilting assembly includes at least one friction articulating hinge assembly pivotally attached to a monitor and keyboard base or section of a laptop computer. The articulating-hinge assembly includes at least two pivots, one pivot being connected to the monitor and the other pivot being connected to the keyboard base. Rotation of the monitor in one direction unfolds the laptop computer, and rotation of the keyboard base in the opposite direction tilts the keyboard base into a more comfortable angle for typing, which reduces user strain and prevents potential injuries, especially for extended sessions. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130306 | DETECTOR WITH A TELESCOPIC CARRIER/GUIDE ROD - A detector with a telescopic carrier/guide rod at which a measuring probe is disposed at one end, wherein the carrier/guide rod features at least two tubes longitudinally movable inside one another, in which respectively two tubes disposed adjacently in radial direction form an outer tube and an inner tube, whereby the respective outer tube at its overlapping tube end facing the measuring probe features a clamping means for engaging the inner tube. In accordance with this invention, the clamping means is formed as a clamping device that features a profile clamp with a quick-locking device. The profile clamp comprises a holding ring with two half shell-shaped clamping ring segments that are interconnected flexibly on one side and on the opposite side they can be clamped together with a clamping lever. The holding ring features ring breakthroughs and the outer tube the corresponding tube breakthroughs for the accommodation of clamping pieces that are pressed against the inner tube when clamping the clamping ring segments together under pressure. Preferably a clamping ring segment is formed on the holding ring. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130307 | SYSTEM FOR THE CONNECTION OF GLASSES TO A STRAP - A System for the connection of glasses to a respective restraint strap, in particular to attach the strap to the two temples of spectacles, characterized in that the system comprises:—a first channel ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130308 | ELASTIC SAFETY PULL ROPE WITH MAXIMUM TENSILE RANGE LIMITATION FUNCTIONS - An elastic pull rope with maximum tensile range limitation functions has a soft elastic pipe casing forming a closed threading space inside the pipe body. The side edges of the pipe casing are provided with evenly distributed convex and concave folding edges. Elastic strips, made of multiple elastic cords, go straight through the long threading space. Pulling joint parts are configured on the elastic strips, and each part matches the corresponding position of the concave folding edges of the pipe casing. A plurality of pulling woven cords are formed on the inner side of the concave folding edges, so as to bind and fix the pulling joint parts on the elastic strips with the concave folding edges. Two flat-type binding strips are formed on the two ends of the pipe casing and the elastic strips. Extending strips are formed respectively by extending the ends of the two flat-type binding strips. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130309 | Magnetic Jewelry Clasp With Catch - A magnetic jewelry clasp includes a first body member having a magnet defining a first magnetically attractive surface and a second body member that has a magnet defining a second magnetically attractive surface that magnetically connects to the first magnetically attractive surface to define a first locking arrangement of the clasp. The magnetic jewelry clasp also has ( | 2014-05-15 |
20140130310 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMPROVED USE OF RATCHETING TIE-DOWN STRAP OR THE LIKE - An apparatus includes an elongate flexible strap defining first and second ends and first and second sides, a ring attached to said first end of said strap, a first length of hook and loop fastener secured to a mid-portion of said strap on said second side, a second length of hook and loop fastener secured to said strap on said second side near said second end, and a flexible loop attached to said strap at said second end. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130311 | Molding Hook and Loop Fastener, Method for Manufacturing Molding Hook and Loop Fastener, and Method for Manufacturing Cushion Body - A molding hook and loop fastener includes a plurality of surface fastener portions and a coupling member that is formed of a resilient body and connects the surface fastener portions. The coupling member includes a pair of vertical wall coupling portions which is continuously disposed along a longitudinal direction on both sides in between an engaging element area and which connects the surface fastener portions. With this configuration, when the molding hook and loop fastener is integrally molded to a cushion body, it is possible to prevent a resin material from penetrating into the engaging element area of the surface fastener portion and to stably secure a desired fastening strength at the engaging element area. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130312 | Alteration Clips - This present invention is a multifunctional alteration clip that quickly and easily alters the look of most clothing articles in seconds. One may create six designer looks with a set of two alteration clips. Clips may also be applied to scarves, hair, swimwear, dresses and shirts. Use for quick alterations, prevention of bra straps from showing, attach to garment as an eyeglass, sunglass or badge holder. Can be worn as a ring. Can be used to mark one's personal property. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130313 | SNAP HOOK FOR ANIMAL - A snap hook includes a main body having hook and sleeve portions extending from a base, ends of the hook portion and sleeve portions being opposed to each other to define an opening of the hook portion; a pin which moves back from and towards the end of the hook portion so as to open and close the opening, the pin including an operating portion including a ridge exposed to outside through a sliding slit of the sleeve portion; and a spring for biasing the pin toward the end of the hook portion so as to achieve contact. The main body includes a restraining wall which extends from the base and between the sleeve portion and the hook portion, toward a connection where the hook portion is joined to a connection object so as to restrict the connection between the end of the hook portion and the connection object. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130314 | Multipurpose Attachable Buckle - A multipurpose attachable buckle for use securing a blanket to a stroller having an attachment member. The blanket includes a first edge, a second edge, and a corner, wherein the first edge is coupled to the second edge at the corner. The buckle has a body portion having a threading means and a fastening means. The body portion is a substantially hollow circular ring, bisected by an elongated member to define two semicircular hollow openings. The fastening means couples the buckle to the attachment member of the stroller. The corner of the blanket is threaded through the threading means while the fastening means is secured to the stroller. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130315 | Slider for Slider Fasteners - Provided is a slider for slide fastener. A pull-tab has a cam portion, and when the pull-tab is rotated from a laid-down state where the pull-tab is laid down toward one side of a slider main body to an erected state, the pull-tab is urged with using the cam portion in a direction in which the pull-tab reruns to the laid-down state by an elastic force of a spring part. The slider has a restraining part configured to prevent the pull-tab from rotating further from the erected state and prevent the pull-tab from being laid down toward the other side of the slider main body. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130316 | Fasteners and Other Assemblies - The invention discloses several types of fastener, fastening systems, fastener assemblies and related areas. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130317 | Ratchet Strap Apparatus Including Easily Attachable Cargo Strap - A ratchet strap apparatus includes a tensioning strap adapted to be selectively tensioned and a cargo strap adapted to be secured to the apparatus using an inboard pin and an outboard pin and bending the cargo strap into a loop. In one embodiment, the outboard pin is secured to a side wall and an opening is provided between the outboard pin and another side wall whereby the outboard pin may be inserted into a cargo strap loop. In another embodiment, the outboard pin is slidingly received through a hole in one side wall and is selectively unseated from a saddle on the other side wall for insertion into the cargo strap loop. In yet another embodiment, the outboard pin is secured between two side walls and the inboard pin is selectively removable from and seated on saddles in each of the walls whereby the inboard pin extends therebetween. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130318 | Method for Producing a Surface of a Component, Said Surface Having Reduced Drag and Component with Reduced Drag - A method for the production of a riblet film, having at least one surface that reduces airflow resistance involves the provision of a metal film that is structured using a mechanical treatment. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130319 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE - In a method of manufacturing a piezoelectric device, a compressive stress film is formed on a back surface of a piezoelectric single crystal substrate opposite to a surface on an ion-implanted side. The compressive stress film compresses the surface on the ion-implanted side of the piezoelectric single crystal substrate. The compressive stress produced by the compressive stress film is applied to half of the piezoelectric single crystal substrate on the ion-implanted side with respect to the center line of the thickness of the piezoelectric single crystal substrate to prevent the piezoelectric single crystal substrate from warping. A supporting substrate is then bonded to the surface of a bonding film on the flat piezoelectric single crystal substrate. The joined body of the piezoelectric single crystal substrate and the supporting substrate is then heated to initiate isolation at the ion-implanted portion as the isolation plane. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130320 | Machine Tool for the Production of Profiles - Machine tool for the production of profiles, such as gearing systems on a workpiece, by means of a rotoncally driven machining tool by generating grinding, profile grinding, generating milling and/or profile milling, having at least one workpiece receiving device, a workpiece machining device and an optional machining tool profiling device. According to the invention, the workpiece machining device is borne by a machine base that has a tangential carriage, a radial carriage, a lifting carriage and a rotational carriage. With this specific construction, the workpiece machining device is guided moveably in all spatial directions with respect to the workpiece receiving device and also, if available, with respect to the machining tool profiling device | 2014-05-15 |
20140130321 | BURNISHING TOOL AND METHOD FOR BURNISHING - A method for providing a surface treatment along the surface of a work piece, using a burnishing tool having a tool head comprising a bearing for supporting a rolling element and an encasement for supporting the bearing. The bearing is formed from a polymer or polymer resin such as, but not limited to, polytetrafluoroethylene based resin, ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene based resin. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130322 | Ready To Assemble Modular Upholstery - Modular ready to assembly furniture consists of components when assembled will embody a chair, sofa, loveseat or sofa sectional. | 2014-05-15 |
20140130323 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BALANCE CORRECTION SHEET FOR PUNCHING MACHINE, BALANCE CORRECTION DIE FOR PUNCHING MACHINE, BALANCE CORRECTION METHOD FOR PUNCHING MACHINE, AND BALANCE CORRECTION SHEET FOR PUNCHING MACHINE - The object is to provide a balance correction sheet used for correcting the whole pressure balance of a punching machine. A balance correction die ( | 2014-05-15 |