22nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140143924 | SPORTS GLOVE WITH INDEPENDENTLY MOVABLE LAYER OF PROTECTION - A sports glove, such as a hockey or lacrosse glove, includes an inner glove and an outer protective layer positioned over the rear surface of the inner glove. The inner glove and the outer protective layer are attached to each other via a plurality of gussets or other connectors. The connectors generally are located along the perimeter or edge regions of the sports glove, such as at the distal ends of the finger sections, along the sides of the finger sections, along the edges of the wrist region, and so forth. The inner surface of the outer protective layer is not secured, or is substantially not secured, to the inner glove, such that a space or void is provided between the outer protective layer and the inner glove. As a result, the outer protective layer is movable independently of the inner glove. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143925 | ZIPPER ATTACHED SPORTS GLOVE WITH FLY COVER PROTECTION - A sports glove, such as hockey, lacrosse and other sports gloves, includes a front palm portion having finger stalls for insertion of fingers therein, a back portion which is attachable to said front palm portion by a connector, such as a zipper, wherein the zipper connector is covered by a fly cover having an attachment end and a free end, wherein further lifting of the free end of the fly cover exposes the zipper for user engagement therewith. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143926 | PROTECTIVE SPORTS GLOVE - An embodiment of the present invention provides a protective sports glove having a novel combination of liner sections, breathable mesh sections, stretch joints, and shock absorbing cushions to provide maximum protection to the user's fingers, hands, wrists, and lower forearms while maintaining as much flexibility within the glove and tactile feel on both palmar and dorsal sides of the glove as possible. The pattern and construction employs strategically-placed stretch zones, strategic padding placement, and a variety of improved padding constructions all for more flex without compromising protection. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143927 | IMPACT RESISTANT, TORSION-REDUCING PROTECTIVE ATHLETIC GEAR USING SHEAR THICKENING FLUID - An athletic tape or protective athletic sleeve is formed from an impregnated fabric substrate that is sealed on both sides. The impregnated fabric includes a shear thickening fluid that is made up of a suspension solution and solid particles. The shear thickening fluid is sealed within the fabric through use of sealing layers on both sides of the fabric. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143928 | TEMPERATURE REGULATING GARMENT - A garment for regulating temperature includes a body having a back panel and at least one front panel made of a temperature insulating textile and partially joined along at least one common edge, the joined panels defining an inside chamber. At least one pocket is fastened to an inside surface of at least one of the front panel and the back panel. The at least one pocket is configured for accommodating a temperature regulating element. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143929 | UPPER GARMENT HAVING A PRE-TENSIONED BAND AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - This invention generally relates to a garment assembly. More specifically, the present invention relates to a garment assembly comprising an upper garment, a lower garment, and a removable liner. The removable liner is non-permanently interconnected to both the lower garment and the upper garment. The upper garment includes a pre-tensioned waistband. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143930 | TROUSERS, WORK TROUSERS AND OVERALLS - Trousers including a stretchable material in a helical form with a predetermined width provided in a portion of each of the trousers extending from a region corresponding to a lumbar of a wearer to a near-knee inner side region being a region corresponding to an inner side of a thigh area near the corresponding knee, via a region corresponding to an outside of the corresponding hip joint. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143931 | 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. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143932 | NECKTIE - A necktie includes a wide blade, a narrow blade, and a knot portion that connects the wide blade and the narrow blade to each other. A first colored portion of the knot portion has a structure different from a structure of a second colored portion of the wide blade or a structure of a third colored portion of the narrow blade. The first colored portion includes first colored extension portions at both ends thereof, the first colored extension portions respectively extending into the second colored portion and the third colored portion so as to form triangular shapes. A triangle vertex of one of the first colored extension portions on the narrow blade side is positioned on a center line of the narrow blade. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143933 | WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEMS AND METHODS - An embodiment of a system for wirelessly charging a wrist-worn device may include a radio frequency (RF) charging energy generating element, and an antenna configured to radiate the RF charging energy, the antenna comprising a first coil and a second coil, the first coil and the second coil each comprising a plurality of windings, the windings of the first coil being wound in a direction opposite the direction of the windings of the second coil. An embodiment of a wrist-worn charge-receiving device may include an antenna coil adapted to receive radio frequency (RF) charging energy, the antenna coil comprising non-uniform windings; and a rechargeable power source coupled to the antenna coil, the antenna coil adapted to provide the RF charging energy to the rechargeable power source. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143934 | TRANSPORTABLE AIR CIRCULATING AND COOLING ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH A HEAD COVERING - The present invention describes an air circulating and cooling assembly comprising a housing unit, adapted to quickly and easily secure onto a head covering, such as a hat, and an airflow distributor removably attached to the housing unit. The airflow distributor secures to the housing unit and has at least one vertically disposed aperture fluidly communicating air received from an air generator to the top of the user's head and at least one lateral disposed aperture fluidly communicating air received from the air generator along at least one side of said head covering. The airflow distributor is constructed and arranged to provide directional current flow of the air around the side and top of the head of the individual wearing the head covering wherein the current flow is expelled opposite from the head cover along the opposite side surface from where the airflow distributor is secured to the unit. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143935 | Garment Closure - A fly opening includes two overlapping fabric panels, a two-part magnetic closure, and a mechanical catch. The two overlapping fabric panels define an elongate aperture in the garment between the panels. A two-part magnetic closure includes a first magnetic part attached to one of the panels within the overlap region, and a second magnetically-responsive part attached to the other the panel. The first and second magnetic parts are positioned such that when the parts are magnetically connected, the panels are held together in face-to-face abutment. The mechanical catch includes cooperating catch portions located on each of the panels, and arranged to resist or prevent relative movement of the fabric portions in a direction parallel to their plane of abutment and perpendicular to the elongate aperture. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143936 | BALL RETENTION SYSTEMS - Embodiments of the present disclosure generally provide ball retention systems that accommodate and support one or more balls and/or other items while still allowing the user to comfortably and effectively perform athletic activity without constricting movement. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143937 | MULTI-COMPONENT HELMET CONSTRUCTION - A motorsport helmet includes a shell having a lower edge, a liner extending along an interior of the shell, and a support portion coupled to the shell and extending between the shell and the liner adjacent the lower edge. In some configurations, when the helmet is positioned on a DOT Standard No. 118 test head form, a portion of the lower edge is above the test line and a portion of the lower edge is below the test line, and the support portion extends from the portion of the lower edge that is above the test line to a location below the test line. The helmet may also include a muzzle adapted to cover the mouth and chin area of a wearer, and a magnetic coupling assembly releasably coupling the muzzle to the shell. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143938 | 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. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143939 | 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. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143940 | ACCESSORY WITH INTEGRATED IMPACT DETECTION DEVICE - An integrated protective accessory for a helmet comprising: a protective element for rigidly attaching to an external shell of the helmet via one or more fasteners; The protective element includes an impact detection device integrated with the protective element via one or more device fasteners such that a portion of the protective element has a compatible fastening element to that of the one or more device fasteners so that the impact detection device is rigidly attached to the protective element, the impact detection device having: a housing; one or more sensors within the housing for sensing an impact event of a wearer when wearing the helmet and for producing sensor data; an alarm element coupled to the housing such that an alarm condition produced by the alarm element is detectable by one or more persons near the wearer; and a processor within the housing for processing the sensor data against an impact threshold and for producing an alarm condition signal for expression by the alarm element as the alarm condition. One or the sensors can be a gyroscope for measuring rotational aspects of G forces from the impacts forces. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143941 | Head and Neck Restraining System - A head and neck restraining system is disclosed herein. The system includes a helmet, a neck brace structure, and a tether system. The neck brace structure includes a neck extension that is attached to shoulder extensions. The tether system includes at least one ring structure that is configured to attach to the helmet and a single tether material that slides through the at least one ring. The single tether material is guided along the neck extension and attached to the shoulder extensions. The at least one ring structure is positioned between the neck and shoulder extensions along the single tether material and splits the load on the helmet to the neck extension and the shoulder extension along to the single tether material created by exerted forces. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143942 | SUN PROTECTIVE GARMENT - A protective garment that can be interchangeably positioned is provided for covering and protecting selected portions of a wearer's head, neck and upper body from direct exposure to the sun. The garment includes a torso portion, left and right sleeve portions, and a head and neck portion that may be interchangeably positioned to cover different portions of a wearer's head and face, including the wearer's nose, mouth, ears, chin, as well as the top of the wearer's head, while leaving the eyes of the wearer unblocked. Preferred configurations of the head and neck portion include covering the wearer's nose, mouth, and ears; covering the wearer's ears and head top; covering the wearer's nose, mouth, ears, and head top; and covering only the wearer's neck. In a preferred embodiment, the wearer's neck remains covered and protected from sun exposure at all times. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143943 | Body Protection Robe - A protective garment that reduces the energy transfer from an impact or a fall by consuming some of the mechanical energy transferred to the person wearing the garment and decreasing the amount of injury to that person. The material used in the manufacture of the garment is a polymer, often termed “air bubble packing”. The protective action uses a design that has one or more layers of the air bubble packing or one air chamber fashioned into a robe style garment for the purpose of reducing the amount of injury to the wearer from an impact with an UN-yielding surface. The air chambers are intended to cushion or rupture as pressure is applied, after the collapse of the first air chamber the next air chamber or layer of chambers and the process is repeated. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143945 | MOBILE TOILET STRUCTURE - An improved mobile toilet structure may include a base, four side bars, four sleeve tubes, four panels and a lid. The base has four threaded holes at four corners of the upper side of the base, and a vertical exhaust pipe at one side of the rear portion of the base. The side bar has a first threaded portion on its upper end and a second threaded portion on its lower end. The sleeve tube has an opening on one side and the two margins of the opening extend outwards and form two wing-like structures. Among the four panels, the front one has a board installed in the panel that can be opened and closed, whereas all others may have transom windows opened at their upper portions. The lid is integrally molded, with its size and shape determined by the base. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143946 | NOZZLE DEVICE AND A TOILET WITH THE NOZZLE DEVICE - An effuser for a plumbing apparatus including a stepper motor, a transmission mechanism connected with an output end of the stepper motor, an effuser connected with the transmission mechanism and configured to spray water from an internal water pipe using a nozzle, wherein the transmission mechanism extends and retracts the effuser by rotating the effuser about an axis transverse to the plumbing apparatus when driven by the stepper motor. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143947 | Self-Administered Bedpan - The present invention relates to self-administered bedpans that may be utilized without assistance from a second party. In one embodiment, a self-administered bedpan includes a waste reservoir and one or more handles. The reservoir includes an opening extending above an anus of the user, and extending below a sacrum of the user. The handle is configured to be grasped by the user and can be further adapted to a plurality of orientations with respect to the bedpan thereby enabling the bedpan to be compatible with a plurality of user arm lengths. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143948 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING AND/OR DISPENSING A MIXTURE OF WATER AND A PERSONAL CARE LIQUID - A system for dispensing or and/or creating a mixture of water and a personal care liquid (PC), such, as soap, shampoo, antibacterial liquids, disinfectant liquids, liquid dishwashing detergents, or other sanitization fluids. The system, in one embodiment, is used in conjunction with a faucet that is mounted adjacent a washbasin to dispense the mixture. In an embodiment, a mixing unit is included in the system that comprises a venturi and a pressure compensating control device. In another embodiment, a pinch valve is utilized to control the introduction of the PCL into the water flow. In yet another embodiment, at least one water pressure actuatable valve is utilized to control the introduction of the PCL into the water flow. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143949 | PIVOTING HINGE FOR NO-TOOL ASSEMBLY OF A CONVERTIBLE SOFA - A hinge assembly includes a linkage base adapted to be secured to a portion of a furniture sidewall, an elongate first linkage arm, and an elongate second linkage arm. The hinge assembly may also include an insert member assembly that includes an elongate first insert member, an elongate second insert member, a pivot assembly to pivotably couple the first insert member to the second insert member, and an insert linkage arm that is coupled to the first insert member. The first linkage arm and the second linkage arm are each pivotally coupled to the linkage base and the insert linkage arm. The first insert member may be releasably coupled to a first rear receiving member secured to a first furniture portion and the second insert member may be releasably coupled to a first front receiving member secured to a second furniture portion. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143950 | SYSTEMS FOR PATIENT TRANSFER, DEVICES FOR MOVEMENT OF A PATIENT, AND METHODS FOR TRANSFERRING A PATIENT - A patient transfer sled has a support structure including at least one air cushion adjacent a major surface thereof The air cushion includes a flexible material at least partially surrounding a rigid material, and a portion of the flexible material has a plurality of holes extending therethrough. Systems for patient transfer may include a support surface, such as a table, a patient transfer sled having at least one air cushion, and a source of pressurized air. Methods for moving a patient relative to a support surface include positioning a patient on a patient transfer sled having at least one air cushion, and inflating the air cushion with air to form a sheet of flowing air between the patient transfer sled and the support surface. The methods may be used, for example, to move a patient on an air film over a surface within a system. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143951 | LIFT CHAIR - A lift apparatus has a frame with open sides and a web assembly slidably retained along the sides which extends from one end of the frame to the other. While the web assembly is retracted, the frame moves to pass around a mobility-impaired individual and rest against the surface supporting the individual. The web assembly is then extended to move underneath or behind the individual, providing lifting support. The frame is configurable for orientations ranging continuously between horizontal and upright sitting. The web assembly has an upper web contacting the individual, a lower web contacting the support surface, a strength layer carrying the individual's weight, and a roller nose bar assembly which is pulled to extend the web assembly. A hand-held power tool can drive the web assembly, adjustment of inclinations of the back and leg sections of the frame, and vertical motion of the lift arm. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143952 | Emergency Stop (Lockout) System For Patient Hoists/Lifts - A patient lift including a lifting member and a hoist assembly connected to the lifting member. The hoist assembly has an enabled state to move the lifting member between a raised position and a lowered position, and a disabled state wherein the hoist assembly cannot move the lifting member between the raised and lowered positions. An elongated switch member descends from the hoist assembly such that the switch member is reachable by an operator. Urging the switch member in a first direction in an axial sense along the length of the elongated switch member or a rotational sense about the length of the elongated switch member, places the hoist assembly in the enabled state or the disabled state. Urging the switch member in a second direction different from the first direction places the assembly in the other of the enabled state and the disabled state. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143953 | KNOCK-DOWN FURNITURE - A knock-down furniture component utilizes one or more tensioning mechanisms to draw interlocking framing members, including transversely-oriented interlocking framing members, together between opposed anchor points using directed linear tension between the anchor points and applied by a tensioning device. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143954 | DETACHABLE WATERPROOF PAD SYSTEM - Systems relating to a safe and easily removable and reusable waterproof pad with accompanying bottom layer that attaches to a crib mattress. The detachable waterproof pad of the present invention seeks to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by providing a tightly fitted pad to comply with current SIDS recommendations. The pad can be changed, cleaned, and replaced frequently. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143955 | MATTRESS AND LAID BEDDING FOR BED - A mattress and a laid bedding for a bed are disclosed. The laid bedding is configured such that a mattress in which split cores are freely combined is laid and filled in a box-like closed bottom frame composed of a bottom and an edge erected on a peripheral portion of the bottom. In the mattress, there are three types: a mattress composed of a latex layer, a urethane layer and a low-resilience urethane layer; a mattress composed of an extremely fine fibrous resin layer in which extremely fine fibrous resin is three-dimensionally intertwined and welded together, a urethane layer and a latex layer; and a mattress composed of an extremely fine fibrous resin layer in which extremely fine fibrous resin is three-dimensionally intertwined and welded together, a urethane layer and a low-resilience urethane layer. Each of the mattresses is composed of three or six cores according to size. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143956 | VACUUM MATTRESS - A vacuum mattress for an operation table has plural foam strips oriented longitudinally with respect to a patient, the foam strips being laterally spaced apart, wherein the gaps are free from granulate of the vacuum mattress at least in their upper parts and the plural foam strips are separated from the granulate by a gas-impermeable layer. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143957 | Cooking Tool - A cooking tool having different features for measuring and mixing, including an elongated shaft having a central handle region, a first mixing portion such as a spoon at one end and a second mixing portion such as a whisk at another end, the first and second mixing portions being different from each other. Preferably, at least one of the first and second mixing portions defines a first measuring feature and the central handle region defines at least one measuring feature which differs from the first measuring feature. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143958 | UTILITY TOOL DEVICE AND RELATED METHODS AND SYSTEMS - Disclosed are compact and portable devices comprising a combination of tools and that are shaped to facilitate being conveniently carried by a user in an unobtrusive manner. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143959 | WASHING OR CLEANING AGENT WITH ELECTROCHEMICALLY ACTIVATABLE MEDIATOR COMPOUND - The cleaning performance of washing and cleaning agents, in particular with respect to bleachable stains, was to be intensified without resulting in damage, in the context of use, to the textile treated therewith. This was achieved substantially by employing a bleaching-active species generated electrolytically from an organic mediator compound using a redox reaction. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143960 | Depilatory Cream Composition - A depilatory cream composition comprising •a depilatory active; and, •a conditioning complex; wherein the conditioning complex comprises: •one or more of: a glycol carboxylate, a dialkyl ether of formula R | 2014-05-29 |
20140143961 | MODULAR RAMP CONSTRUCTION AND WEDGE ELEMENTS HEREFORE - The present invention relates to a modular ramp constructions that facilitate the passage of objects over obstacles on a surface such as a doorstep or a flight of stairs. Specifically the present invention relates to a construction that facilitates the passage of a wheelchair or other appliances used by physically handicapped persons over such obstacles. The construction comprises wedge elements ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140143962 | BRUSH HEAD FOR AN ELECTRIC TOOTHBRUSH - A brush head for an electric toothbrush includes a housing and a plurality of bristle tufts extending through apertures in the housing. A gear train within the housing includes a drive gear configured to oscillate about an axis, and a plurality of first driven gears. Each first driven gear is meshed directly with the drive gear. Drive means are configured to provide motion to the gear train. The drive gear provides a first drive output including a first oscillating motion in a first direction. The driven gears each provide a second drive output including a second oscillating motion in a second direction which is opposite to the first direction. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143963 | REFILL HEAD FOR AN ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HANDLE - A toothbrush handle, and toothbrush incorporating the same, wherein the handle comprises a stem to be slidably inserted into a refill head. An aperture in the stem defines a latch having a locking lug that operably mates with a locking lug of the refill head to axially retain the refill head to the handle. A resilient material seals the aperture to provide increased rigidity to the latch. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143964 | REFILL HEAD FOR AN ORAL CARE IMPLEMENT HANDLE - A refill head, and oral care implement incorporating the same, wherein the refill head can be uncoupled from a stem of a handle by compressing a portion of a tubular sleeve of the refill head radially inward, therby retracting a locking lug of the refill head radially outward | 2014-05-29 |
20140143965 | SANITARY COMPACT RETRACTABLE TOOTHBRUSH WITH FLUID DISPENSER - A sanitary retractable compact toothbrush, comprising an external rigid casing; a toothbrush retractably mounted inside the external rigid casing and comprising a plurality of bristles arranged perpendicularly to the long axis of the toothbrush; a fluid dispenser mounted within or upon the external rigid casing and comprising a dispensing mechanism for dispensing fluid contained within the fluid dispenser onto a top surface of the plurality of bristles while the toothbrush is retracted within the external rigid casing; and a slide for manually extending the toothbrush from a retracted position to an extended position, relative to the external casing. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143966 | PRE-PACKAGED CLEANING SYSTEM FOR CYLINDERS OF PRINTING MACHINES - Described is a pre-packaged cleaning system for cylinders of printing machines ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140143967 | COLLAPSIBLE CLEANING DEVICE - The collapsible cleaning device includes a broom and a pan. The broom has a brush provided with bristles on the bottom surface thereof and secured by the top surface thereof to the end of a handle. The pan has a plate provided on at least one of the edges thereof with a wall projecting from the top face as well as a gripper secured to the wall. The brush is hinged to pass from a retracted position extending along the handle to an extended position extending orthogonally relative to handle, and vice versa. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143968 | Orthodontic Toothbrush - A toothbrush includes a handle having a gripping section, at least one arm attached to one end of the gripping section, at least one brush head attached to the at least one arm, and at least one bristle tuft extending from the brush head, wherein the bristle tuft is disposed off-perpendicular to a plane of the handle. Further, the at least one arm laterally offsets the brush head from the gripping section of the handle. In some embodiments, the toothbrush includes two arms attached to opposing ends of the gripping section of the handle, and each arm has a brush head attached thereto. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143969 | Used Oil Wiping Brush for Toothed Rack - The present invention provides a used oil wiping brush for a toothed rack, which includes a handle and a wiper mounted on the handle. The wiper includes a coupling section and a wiping section projecting outward from the coupling section. The wiping section has a free end forming a plurality of teeth. The plurality of teeth has an outside configuration complementary to the tooth shape of the rack to be wiped. The used oil wiping brush for a toothed rack according to the present invention, which includes the teeth formed on the wiper to be complementary to tooth configuration of the toothed rack for effectively removing used oil from the toothed rack and thus improving the result of cleaning and maintenance of the toothed rack and enhancing efficiency of maintenance. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143970 | WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to wiper device, comprising an adapter ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140143971 | WIPER BLADE FOR CLEANING WINDOWS, IN PARTICULAR OF MOTOR VEHICLES - The invention relates to a wiper blade for wiping windows, in particular motor vehicle windows, comprising a support element ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140143972 | 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 retaining unit ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140143973 | 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, having a retaining unit ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140143974 | SEMI-RIGID WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE HAVING AN OFFSET SPOILER - The invention relates to a windshield wiper blade for a vehicle, particularly an automobile, comprising a scraper blade ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140143975 | Fluid System for Cleaning Machine - The invention relates to a fluid system ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140143976 | Carpet cleaning device - A carpet washing attachment with a vacuum hose attached to a washing head with a liquid line feeding water/cleaning fluid into washing head is disclosed. Washing head is formed of hollow members and a cover sealed to the top washing head with the vacuum hose attached to the cover. This forms cleaning area which is surrounded by the hollow members. Each of the hollow members has water jet holes located on the inner part of the washing head such that the water exiting the holes is projected inward so that the jets of water come to an apex and intersect at a given distance X from the bottom of the washing head. The angle of the jets and the spacing of members should be chosen such that the distance X is roughly the depth of the carpet pile to be washed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143977 | FLOOR CLEANING APPARATUS WITH FILTER DRAWER - A floor cleaning apparatus includes a body having a suction inlet and an exhaust outlet. A dirt collection vessel and a suction generator are both carried on the body. The suction generator moves an airstream through the suction inlet, the dirt collection vessel and the exhaust outlet. A filter drawer is carried on the body. A filter stop on the body aligns a filter in the filter drawer with an airstream port on the body as the filter drawer is moved from a fully opened toward a fully closed position. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143978 | AGITATOR ASSEMBLY FOR VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner comprises an agitator assembly mounted within an agitator cavity and a hair wrap inhibitor provided on the agitator assembly that is configured to prevent hair and debris from migrating into the agitator bearings and jamming or otherwise damaging the agitator assembly during operation. The hair wrap inhibitor can be a hair blocking rib extending from an end cap of the agitator assembly. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143979 | Sliding member, in particular for a door closer - A sliding member for a door closer that is operatively connected to the sliding member by a lever arm. The sliding member includes: a body, having two sliding surfaces disposed at opposite lateral surfaces of the body; an adapter member, configured to be connectable to the lever arm; and an insert configured to be inserted into the body to accommodate the adapter member. The insert is retained in the body in an exchangeable manner and has at least one unlatching geometrical device adapted to absorb forces of a held-open device without damage. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143980 | CLAMPING-SLIDING ASSEMBLY FOR A SINGLE-TRACK-SUSPENSION SLIDING DOOR - A clamping-sliding assembly for a single-track-suspension sliding door has a body and a roller mount. The body has a clamping recess transversally formed through the body, a connecting recess longitudinally formed through the body and communicating with the clamping recess, a connecting mount formed on and protruding in the connecting recess with an adjusting hole and an adjusting bolt rotatably connected to the connecting mount in the adjusting hole. The roller mount is movably mounted in the connecting recess, abuts the adjusting bolt and has at least one roller rotatably connected to the roller mount and an abutting face formed in the roller mount and abutting the adjusting bolt to adjust a height of the roller mount relative to the body. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143981 | SELF-CLOSING DOOR HINGE - A door hinge that has a base attachable to a door frame and having a bushing centered on an axis and an anchor formation projecting radially outward from the bushing for attachment of the bushing to a door frame and a leaf having two hinge knuckles axially flanking the axis and an L-section web connecting the knuckles and itself having a flange attachable to an edge of a door panel. A spring-loaded closer urges the leaf into a closed position. The radial spacing between an outer surface of the bushing and the inner contact edge of the web is so small that a finger cannot engage therein, and, in the closed position with the inner contact edge engaging the anchor formation. The attachment flange is spaced from the anchor formation by a safety spacing so large that a finger cannot be pinched between the flange and the anchor formation. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143982 | IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS - A caster includes a retaining portion, a caster main body, a wheel rotatably retained by the caster main body, a first lock mechanism having a first engaged portion formed on the retaining portion and a first engaging portion to be engaged with the first engaged portion, a second lock mechanism having a second engaged portion formed on an inner peripheral surface of the wheel and a second engaging portion to be engaged with the second engaged portion, an operation lever for operating the first lock mechanism and the second lock mechanism, and an elastic member configured to enable the operation lever to move to a lock position allowing engagement of the first engaging portion with the first engaged portion even when the operation lever is operated in a state in which the second engaged portion and the second engaging portion are not in phase with each other. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143983 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HINGE STRUCTURE - An electronic device includes a first object and a hinge structure. The first object includes a rear plate, and a plurality of positioning posts is located on the rear plate. The hinge structure includes a first connecting member secured to the first object. The first connecting member includes an installation board, and a plurality of installation holes is defined in the installation board, corresponding to the plurality of positioning posts. Each of the plurality of positioning posts is received in each of the plurality of installation holes, so that the installation board directly abuts the rear plate to decrease the thickness of the first object. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143984 | DETECTOR WITH A TELESCOPIC ANTI-TWIST CARRIER/GUIDE ROD - A detector with a telescopic carrier/guide rod on which at one end a measuring probe is disposed, whereby the carrier/guide rod comprises at least two anti-twist tubes longitudinally movable and lockable in one another, which form an outer tube and an inner tube, whereby the tubes comprise a linear sliding guide as an anti-twist lock relative to one another. The linear sliding guide comprises at least one longitudinal rib extending inside over the entire length of the outer tube and at least one rib guide extending outside over a partial length of the inner tube on the insertion side of tube end with a recess with which the longitudinal rib engages. The rib guide is formed by a guide sleeve, which is divided in a circumferential direction. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143985 | Article Of Clothing Having At Least One Magnetic Fastening Assembly - An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat, jacket, or medical gown 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 of the plackets, respectively, such that positions of the one or more second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the one or more first magnetic elements. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143986 | Quick Release Horse Lead Clip Assembly - The present invention describes a horse lead clip assembly for connection between horse tack that comprises an upper clasp section with a hook and bolt closure and a lower quick detachable end that allows for the replacement of a broken clip with a new clip portion when excess stress is placed upon the hook of the clasping section. The assembly further comprises a sleeve that when actuated laterally, allows for the introduction or removal of a new clasp section from the receiving end of the detachable portion. The assembly provides easy replacement of a broken clip, prevents the user from discarding the rope due to the broken clip, and allows a user to leave the clip hooked on one object while detaching it from the other | 2014-05-29 |
20140143987 | UNIT AND ZIPPER DEVICE FOR BLOCKING HARMFUL INSECTS - A zipper device for blocking harmful insects: a pair of tapes; a plurality of teeth fixed to the tapes so as to longitudinally face the same; a slide to be inserted into the teeth so as to allow the teeth to be engaged or the engaged teeth to be released; and a blocking unit in which an insertion groove is formed at one end so as to allow one portion of the slide to be inserted, and the blocking unit is placed at one end point of the teeth so as to be fixed to the pair of tapes, wherein if one portion of the slide is inserted into the insertion groove of the blocking unit by moving the slide, the teeth are engaged and a space between the slide and the blocking unit is blocked, thereby preventing foreign material or harmful insects from entering the space between the teeth and between the slide and the blocking unit. Accordingly, the propagation of harmful insects is blocked by preventing the inflow of harmful insects. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143988 | AUDIBLE CUT AND CRUSH ZIPPER - The present disclosure relates to a zipper for a reclosable package or bag, wherein the female profile has been crushed at first periodical intervals and the male profile has been cut at second periodic intervals. This provides audible and tactile feedback characteristics to the zipper. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143989 | Method of Connecting Two Components as Well as a Component Connection - A method of connecting a first component having a first hole with a second component having a second hole includes the acts of placing together the two components so that the holes are situated above one another, and fixing the two components on one another. The fixing occurs by pushing a connection element projecting beyond the two components through the two components, the connection element having at least one clamping head which projects beyond a side of the first component facing away from the second component, and clipping a clamping element onto the clamping head, so that the clamping element is supported on a side of the first component facing away from the second component and exercises a clamping force onto the connection element which clamps together the two components. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143990 | ATTACHMENT DEVICES FOR VEHICLE ROOFTOP RACK ACCESSORIES - Rack systems are disclosed for coupling accessories to crossbars on top of a vehicle. A coupling device may include a flexible strap member adjustably anchored at one end of a body. The strap member may be connected to the other end of the body and tightened. A mounting assembly may be provided on the top side of the body for connection to a cargo-specific carrier or accessory. A coupling device may also include a flexible fitting member configured to grip a round or rectangular crossbar. A cap member may be configured to be mounted on the fitting member and have one or more ramp surfaces which form a sliding interface with a corresponding surface on the fitting member, thereby providing a closing or tightening effect on the fitting member with respect to the crossbar. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143991 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MACHINING ROBOT-GUIDED COMPONENTS - A method for machining a robot-guided component with a tool which is fastened in an articulated manner to a tool holder is disclosed. The method includes detecting a deflection of the tool with respect to the tool holder from a desired position and changing a pose of a robot that is guiding the robot-guided component on a basis of the detected deflection. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143992 | METHODS FOR TREATING A CAST IRON WORKPIECE - Examples of methods for treating a cast iron workpiece are disclosed herein. In one example of the method, a nanocrystallized microstructure at a finish surface of the cast iron workpiece is roller burnished. The roller burnishing reduces roughness of the nanocrystallized microstructure. In another example of the method, a machined, finish surface of the cast iron workpiece is deformed by rubbing the machined, finish surface against a blunt tool to form a nanocrystallized microstructure at the machined, finish surface. The machined, finish surface is cooled simultaneously with the deforming to promote nanocrystallization of the machined, finish surface. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143993 | METHOD AND RETROFIT KIT FOR OSCILLATION JOINT - A method for retrofitting an oscillation joint to provide increased wear life and a kit for retrofitting an oscillation joint to provide increased wear life are provided. The method and kit include a spacer having a stop face and an axial contact face with the stop face generally smaller than the axial contact face. The spacer is sized and arranged to face a shoulder of the oscillation joint and to also support an inboard thrust bearing having a surface area greater than a surface area of the shoulder. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143994 | CREAMY FOAM BEER DISPENSING SYSTEM - A creamy foam beer dispensing system includes a coupler removably securable with a keg, a transportation tube, and a faucet having a handle coupled with a plunger communicating with the transportation tube. The handle is movable among a closed position, an open position, and a creamy foam position. In the closed position, the handle maintains the plunger squeezed against the transportation tube such that no beer flows from the faucet. In the open position, the handle lifts the plunger substantially, completely off the transportation tube such that beer flows smoothly from the faucet. In the creamy foam position, the handle lifts the plunger off the transportation tube a distance such that an aperture created in the transportation tube produces creamy foam flow from the faucet. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143995 | Auto-Closer For Centering and Closing Cope and Drag Sand Mold Halves - A positioning station supports a sand mold half while centering using two sets of moveable arms. A gripping structure having two inwardly facing pads are each mounted for rotation about a common axis on separate axles. The pads remain in a fixed angular relationship to one another throughout rotational movement. Each pad has plural individual compressible fingers and a fixed fulcrum structure pointing inwardly towards the opposite pad and adapted to grip a sand mold half by engaging the surface of the sand mold half. The gripping structure is lifted away from the platform sufficient to allow a second sand mold half to be placed on the platform and then the gripping structure is lowered to accurately mate the two mold halves. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143996 | METHODS OF FORMING GRADIENT INDEX (GRIN) LENS CHIPS FOR OPTICAL CONNECTIONS AND RELATED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS - Gradient index (GRIN) lens chips for optical connections, and related methods of creating GRIN lens chips are disclosed. Each GRIN lens chip may include at least one GRIN lens and a GRIN lens holder for aligning the GRIN lens in an optical connection. When creating a GRIN lens chip, a shaped substrate may be provided including a GRIN lens holder and at least one GRIN groove for securing and aligning the GRIN lens relative to the GRIN lens holder. The GRIN lens may be part of a GRIN lens rod. By freeing the GRIN lens holder from the shaped substrate, the GRIN lens holder may include a fiber mating surface and a terminal mating surface. The fiber mating surface and the terminal mating surface may be used to align the GRIN lens holder in the optical connection. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143997 | TRANSMISSION MOUNT TYPE OF SIDE ASSEMBLING - A transmission mount type of side assembling includes a cylindrical insulator; a core having a plurality of longitudinal holes and inserted in the insulator; a side stopper having a support connected to one end of the core in contact with the inner side of the insulator and a protrusion protruding outside the insulator from the support; a cylindrical case accommodating the core, the side stopper, and the insulator; and a plurality of bolts that is longer than the case and inserted through holes in the core and the side stopper from a side to protrude outside the case, such that it can simplify the assembly process of fastening a transmission to a car body and reduce the manufacturing cost, without changing the existing manufacturing line, and ensure safety in assembly. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143998 | DRILL PIPE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR USING SAME - A tubular threaded connection for coupling drill pipe segments to form a drill string is provided. Each of the segments has a tubular pipe body having a wall thickness of >0.5 inches (1.27 cm). The threaded connection comprises a pin end with an external thread, and a box end with an internal thread for threadable engagement with the external thread of the pin end. The pin shoulder extends between a pin base diameter and an outer pin bevel diameter; the box shoulder extends between a box base diameter and an outer box bevel diameter. The outer pin and box bevel diameters are between 7.75-8.688 inches (19.05-21.59 cm). The pin and box shoulders define a contact area such that, when the pin and box ends are threaded together with a make-up torque of >75,000 ft-lbs (1,079.36 kg-m), a load capacity of >2.0 million lbs (908,000 kg) is provided. | 2014-05-29 |
20140143999 | METHOD OF MAKING CATHETER ASSEMBLY WITH SEAL MEMBER - A catheter assembly includes a catheter hub defining an interior cavity and a catheter tube extending distally thereof. A rigid actuator is positioned to extend proximally in the interior cavity and support a seal member positioned thereon in the interior cavity. The seal member includes a central membrane, a distal portion, and a proximal portion. An hourglass shaped actuator cavity is formed in the distal portion and receives a barbed end of the actuator. The outer surface of the seal member is in partial circumferential engagement with the catheter hub to define an air path that allows fluid communication between areas of the interior cavity distal and proximal of the seal member. The seal member may be configured for multi-use and include a biasing member that moves the seal member to force the membrane back over the actuator to close the membrane. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144000 | Prosthetic Valve Crimping - A crimping tool includes a housing portion defining a funnel segment and a suture locking mechanism positioned to lock sutures therein. One or more sutures can be coupled with a prosthesis and secured to the suture locking mechanism. The suture locking mechanism can be operated to draw the prosthesis through the funnel segment. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144001 | STENT HAVING FUNCTION ELEMENTS - An endoprosthesis, in particular an intraluminal endoprosthesis, including a tubular base body and at least one function element, the at least one function element also being tubular and being arranged on the base body in such a way that the at least one function element surrounds the base body at least partially and in at least partial areas, so that it is aligned concentrically with the base body. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144002 | Zero-Moment Fitting - Apparatus, systems, and methods provide for a zero-moment fitting for securing a fluid conduit to a structure. According to various embodiments, a fitting may include a spherical bearing and a bearing housing. The spherical bearing may include a conduit aperture for receiving a fluid conduit through the spherical bearing. The bearing housing may be configured to encompass and retain the spherical bearing within the bearing housing, allowing for rotation of the spherical bearing within the bearing housing. The bearing housing may be fixedly attached to the structure to secure the fitting to the structure. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144003 | LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY - A lock nut assembly | 2014-05-29 |
20140144004 | BOLT RETENTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - A unitized component assembly includes an component having an aperture, and a plurality of discrete projections extending into the aperture and spaced apart from one another about the perimeter of the aperture, and a fastener having a head and a shank extending from the head. The shank includes a necked portion and a threaded portion adjacent the necked portion. The shank is positioned in the aperture such that the necked portion is in facing relationship with the projections. The threaded portion is engageable with the projections to provide an axial stop for limiting movement of the fastener relative to the component. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144005 | FASTENING DEVICE - The present invention concerns fastening devices. More particularly, but not exclusively, this invention concerns a fastening device suitable for fastening two or more separate items together. The invention provides a fastening device comprising: a first fixing element | 2014-05-29 |
20140144006 | LADDER RING CAGE - A ladder cage comprises a plurality of spaced rings, having fasteners attached thereto. A plurality of vertical braces are each attached to respective ones of the fasteners, the vertical braces each having a mounting hole proximate each end, and extending between two of the plurality of rings. Each of the fasteners comprises a mounting pin having a slot therein, and a drop pin slidably mounted to that fastener for sliding in and out of its slot. An associated vertical brace is fastened to a ring by each fastener, as the fastener's mounting pin is received in the mounting hole of the associated vertical brace, and the drop pin of the fastener is received in the slot of said mounting pin, such that the drop-pin makes an angle of between about 30° and 60° to the vertical. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144007 | PORTABLE INTEGRAL FITTED PLASTIC PIPE METHOD - A method for producing a detachable portable plastic pipe assembly comprises a molded coupling fused to pipes with a gasket inserted in between the pipes to form a seal. A spline is inserted into an aperture formed by the molded coupling to create a lock. The spline is mechanically attached or fused to the coupling. The assembly is attached to a water source for water transport. The gasket for forming a seal comprises an inside lip, an outside lip, and a nipple. The inside lip is composed of a softer material than the outside lip, and extends slightly beyond the length of the outside lip. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144008 | STATOR CORE MODULE, STATOR CORE ASSEMBLY AND PROCESS FOR ASSEMBLING A STATOR CORE ASSEMBLY - The present invention comprises a stator core module, stator core assembly and process for assembling a stator core assembly to replace existing stator cores in electric power generators. First and second stator core modules are aligned such that one end of a fastener assembly in the second stator core module is nested in a counter-bore of the first stator core module and one end of a fastener assembly in the first stator core is nested in a counter-bore of the second stator core module. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144009 | Microfabrication Technique of Silicon Microlens Array for Terahertz Applications - A set of antenna geometries for use in integrated arrays at terahertz frequencies are described. Two fabrication techniques to construct such antennas are presented. The first technique uses an advanced laser micro-fabrication, allowing fabricating advanced 3D geometries. The second technique uses photolithographic processes, allowing the fabrication of arrays on a single wafer in parallel. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144010 | ASSEMBLY STAND FOR PUTTING RAILCAR BODY UNITS TOGETHER - An assembly stand that is suitable for putting railcar body units together to form a railcar body of a railway vehicle, includes an inner unit having a longitudinal beam which is present in the interior of the railcar body while the railcar body is being put together, extends along the longitudinal axis of the railcar body, and can be positioned in the interior of the railcar body. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144011 | CRIMPING DIE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TERMINAL-FITTED WIRE - A crimping die includes a first die for constraining the wire crimping portion by a concave die surface shaped in conformity with the wire crimping portion, and a second die including a convex die surface paired with the concave die surface. A width of a recess on the concave die surface and that of a projection on the convex die surface are equal to an outer diameter of the wire crimping portion. The wire crimping portion is pressed by the concave die surface of the first die and the convex die surface of the second die, whereby the wire crimping portion and the wire inserted into the cylindrical interior of the wire crimping portion are crimped and fixed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144012 | HALIBUT RELEASE LINER FOR A DEFIBRILLATOR ELECTRODE PAD - A release liner for electrode pads is described which enables the pads to be used with defibrillators requiring the electrodes to be electrically interconnected for self-test prior to use, and with defibrillators which do not require the electrodes to be electrically interconnected. In one example this variation is afforded by folding the release liner one way to electrically connect conductive layers underlying two attached electrodes. In another example this variation is afforded by leaving the conductive layers electrically connected or breaking the connection. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144013 | MICROELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM HAVING MOVABLE ELEMENT INTEGRATED INTO SUBSTRATE-BASED PACKAGE - A method of fabricating a MEMS device is disclosed. A metal layer is provided over a first surface of a substrate including over an opening. The metal layer is patterned to define a membrane segment and a pad, with the membrane segment extending at least partially across the opening. An integrated circuit chip is attached over the opening to the membrane segment and pad, with the integrated circuit separated from an extending portion of the membrane segment by a gap. The integrated circuit chip includes a conductive member so that deflection of the extending portion relative to the conductive member can be measured as a change in capacitance. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144014 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A CERMET-CONTAINING BUSHING FOR AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE - One aspect relates to a method for producing an electrical bushing for an implantable medical device. The method includes generating an insulation element green compact for an insulation element from an insulating composition of materials. The insulation element green compact is partially sintered. At least one cermet-containing conduction element green compact for a conduction element is formed. The at least one conduction element green compact is introduced into the insulation element green compact. The insulation element green compact and the at least one conduction element green compact are fired to obtain an insulation element with at least one conduction element. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144015 | METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVELY CONNECTING A CONTACT PIECE TO AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR, AND CORRESPONDING ARRANGEMENT - A method is provided for electrically conductively connecting a contact part on the basis of copper to an electrical conductor composed of a plurality of individual wires containing aluminum. A cup-shaped contact part which has a bottom and a cylindrical sleeve, which is integrally connected to the bottom and protrudes from the bottom, is pushed with tight contact of the sleeve against the conductor to such an extent until the end face of the conductor rests against the bottom of the contact part. Consequently, at least one rotating tool ( | 2014-05-29 |
20140144016 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR TO AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT PART - In a method for connecting an electrical conductor to an electrical contact part, wherein the contact part has deformable legs the legs are deformed by means of a bending die in such a way that the legs press the conductor with the contact part in a force-locked manner, wherein the contact part is acted upon in so that at least the legs are materially connected to each other. A device includes a bending die for connecting an electrical conductor to an electrical contact part, wherein the contact part has deformable legs and the bending die is designed to deform the legs in such a way that the legs press the conductor with the contact part in a force-locked manner, and wherein the device also includes a laser welding device designed to act on the contact part so that at least the legs are materially connected to each other. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144017 | METHOD FOR MAKING A SPLICE BETWEEN OPTICAL FIBRES IN A JOINT DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL CABLES - A method for making a splice between optical fibres in a joint device suitable for housing the joint between a first electrical cable includes a first optical fibre and a second electrical cable including a second optical fibre. The joint device includes a sleeve having a cylindrical portion. The method includes (i) splicing the first optical fibre and the second optical fibre so as to form the splice and (ii) winding at least a portion of the excess length of the first optical fibre and at least a portion of the excess length of the second optical fibre around the cylindrical portion of the sleeve in a helix substantially coaxial with the cylindrical portion. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144018 | IN-LINE SEALED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR APPARATUS HAVING A CONNECTOR APPARATUS POSITION ASSURANCE DEVICE, AND LOCKING METHOD THEREOF - A connector apparatus position assurance device ensures that a male connector assembly and a female connector assembly of an in-line sealed electrical connector apparatus of the present invention remain engaged. The connector apparatus position assurance device has contiguous parts that engage various parts of a retention clip of the male connector assembly at different levels of insertion of the connector apparatus position assurance device into the male connector assembly. The insertion of the connector apparatus position assurance device is also accomplished at various stages (i.e., from pre-lock position to final lock position) depending on the insertion level of the female connector assembly into the male connector assembly. Consequently, the effect of the level of insertion of the female connector assembly ensures that the male and female connector assemblies remain engaged. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144019 | Heat Dissipation Device and Method of Manufacturing Same - A heat dissipation device includes a heat dissipation element and a ceramic main body. The heat dissipation element includes a heat transfer section and a heat dissipation section located on one side of the heat transfer section; and the ceramic main body is directly connected to another side of the heat transfer section opposite to the heat dissipation section by way of welding or a direct bonding copper process, so as to overcome the problem of crack at an interface between the heat dissipation device and a heat source due to thermal fatigue. A method of manufacturing the above-described heat dissipation device is also disclosed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144020 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXPANDING TUBES - Device for expanding tubes inserted in a finned pack of a heat exchanger including support means of the finned pack, a tool for enlarging the ends of each one of the tubes, a mandrel for the radial expansion of each one of the tubes. The device also includes axial abutment means for both enlarged ends of each one of the tubes in the contraction direction of each one of the tubes during the radial expansion operation. A method for expanding tubes carried out with such a device is also proposed. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144021 | RIM FOR A BICYCLE WHEEL AND BICYCLE WHEEL COMPRISING SUCH A RIM | 2014-05-29 |
20140144022 | Dental and Medical Instruments Comprising Titanium - Endodontic instruments for use in performing root canal therapy on a tooth are disclosed. In one form, the instruments include an elongate shank having a cutting edge extending from a distal end of the shank along an axial length of the shank. The shank comprises a titanium alloy, and the shank is prepared by heat-treating the shank at a temperature above 25° C. in an atmosphere consisting essentially of a gas unreactive with the shank. In another form, the endodontic instruments have an elongate shank having a cutting edge extending from a distal end of the shank along an axial length of the shank. The shank consists essentially of a titanium alloy selected from alpha-titanium alloys, beta-titanium alloys, and alpha-beta-titanium alloys. The instruments solve the problems encountered when cleaning and enlarging a curved root canal. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144023 | Method and Apparatus for Drive Shaft Extension - A method and apparatus are provided for extending the length of a vehicle without the need to rebalance the original drive assembly. The method includes disconnecting the front drive shaft segment from the vehicle transmission, extending the length of the vehicle frame, and inserting a drive shaft extension segment which includes: a rigid tubular shaft rotatable about a longitudinal axis; a universal joint mounted at the tubular shaft front end and having a front flange configured for mounting to the transmission; and a bearing assembly mounted to the tubular shaft. The extension segment rear end includes a rearward facing flange configured for mounting to a forward facing flange of the front drive shaft segment that was disconnected from the vehicle transmission. The extension segment is installed in the vehicle between the vehicle transmission and the front drive shaft segment without the need to rebalance the original drive assembly. | 2014-05-29 |
20140144024 | Method Of Welding Work Pieces Together - A method of welding two sheet-like work pieces, such as a web and a belt of a vehicle suspension control arm, is provided. The method includes the step of positioning one of the sheet-like work pieces against and at an angle relative to the other work piece such that the first and second work pieces are in contact with one another by a generally flat contact surface. The method continues with the step of melting with a single welding process material of the first and second work pieces across the entire width of the contact surface. | 2014-05-29 |