24th week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130145511 | Eye Protection Device for Sports Helmet - The present invention seeks to provide an eye protection device that can be removably attached to a standard sports helmet. The device is provided with attachment arms that are configured for connection to existing attachment points on standard helmets. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145512 | Hand Sweatband - A sweatband for use on the hand and wrist is provided. The sweatband provides a surface on the back of a user's hand which may be utilized by a person to wipe sweat or perspiration. Thus, the back of the hand (opisthenar or dorsal surface of the hand) is used when wiping perspiration. The sweatband is constructed such that a first band portion wraps around a user's wrist and a second band portion wraps around the palm and back portion of a user's hand. In one embodiment the sweatband may be constructed of an elongated piece of material that is looped to form the first and second band portions. In one embodiment, a sweatband is interchangeable for use with the left or right hand. In one embodiment the sweatband is reversible. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145513 | Fielding Glove - The invention provides an Improved Fielding Glove which eliminates the index finger and middle finger slots. The exterior of the glove reflects these slots, but the interior area provides a single four-finger slot having inner loop for the fingers. All four fingers are placed into this area. The thumb slot of the Improved Fielding Glove includes a wider leather strap for improved gripping. This construction of the Improved Fielding Glove provides the player with better control of the mitt and makes it easier to grab the ball in the deep pocket area. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145514 | KNEEPAD CAP - A kneepad cap includes an upper portion with a curved front portion with a first curve radius. A center portion is attached to the upper portion. The center portion includes a first platform portion and curved side portions having a second curve radius. A lower portion is attached to the center portion. The lower portion includes a curved back portion having a third curve radius. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145515 | BARBERSHOP/HAIR SALON CUT FABRIC - Disclosed is a barbershop/hair salon cut fabric, including: a panel member formed of a fabric or synthetic resin, and defining a wearing hole in a rear end thereof in which a head of a patron is received; and a transparent window member detachably coupled by means of a frame member to the panel member such that a portable terminal is viewable at a front of the wearing hole of the panel member at a center. According to this structure, the transparent window detachably provided on the barbershop/hair salon cut fabric may be used in order to use the portable terminal during a hair dressing process. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145516 | Slimming Garments - A slimming outer garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's lower torso having a garment torso portion for covering the wearer's lower torso with an encircling top edge and a transition band having an edge attached to the garment torso portion along the encircling top edge. The transition band has face-to-face interconnected elastic inner and outer members, where the inner member has a generally straight configuration when in an independent unstretched state and the outer member has an upwardly-directed curved contour when in an independent unstretched state. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145517 | COATED ELASTOMERIC ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING A COATED ELASTOMERIC ARTICLE - An elastomeric article, such as a glove or a condom, is coated with a compound containing silicone, collagen and allantoin. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145518 | Cooling Sweatband - A sweatband may be formed a chamois leather band wrapping circumferentially around the wrist of a wearer and absorbing perspiration of the wearer. The sweatband also may include a pouch affixed to one end of the chamois leather band for receiving an ice pack, and the pouch also may be formed of chamois leather. The pouch may be integrally formed with the chamois leather band or it may be removably attached to the chamois leather band. The pouch also may have an opening for inserting and removing the ice pack. When the chamois leather band is wrapped around the wrist of the wearer, the pouch may be positioned at a pulse point of the wearer. The sweatband also may include a closure device for securely positioning the chamois leather band on a wrist of a wearer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145519 | STRETCHABLE CAP HAVING SIZE CONTROLLER - A stretchable cap having a size controller according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a crown portion stretchable to at least one direction, a sweat absorbing portion disposed in a lower portion of the crown portion to absorb sweat and stretchable to at least one direction, and a size controller provided for the crown portion adjusting the size of the cap to fit a wearer's head. With such a configuration, the stretchable cap provided with the size controller offers the superior wearing comfort without causing either pressure or looseness to the head of a wearer. The size controller, after being adjusted at a predetermined size, can control the cap to fit the wearer's head as the crown portion and the sweat absorbing portion positioned along the lower edge of the crown are formed to be stretchable. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145520 | BIB TYPE UNDER-GARMENT HAVING SUPPORT FOR OUTER-GARMENT(S) - A form fitting cyclist's undergarment is provided which is configured to support secondary garment(s). Said secondary garment(s) may provide increased modesty, abrasion resistance, climate protection or other attributes. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145521 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROTECTING THE HUMAN BODY FROM FOOT STRIKE SHOCK - A shock-absorbing sock is shown and described. In one embodiment, the sock is a shock-absorbing athletic sock generally conforming to the shape of a human foot that includes a heel portion, a mid-foot portion and a shock absorbing assembly. The shock absorbing assembly may include a cavity assembly and a shock absorbing material. In other embodiments, the sock may include a slip-avoidance system. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145522 | GARMENT ASSEMBLY HAVING A DETACHABLE AND CUSTOMIZABLE CANVAS THEREFOR - There is provided a garment assembly. The garment assembly includes a garment. The garment assembly also includes a replaceable medium for displaying visual images selectively connectable to the garment. The replaceable medium for displaying visual images is a paintable canvas in one preferred embodiment. The assembly further includes detachable connectors for removably and replaceably attaching the medium to the garment. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145525 | DETASSELING SAFETY HEADWEAR - The present invention is directed to a new and improved form of protective headwear that incorporates a shield composed of a strong, durable mesh material that protects the wearer from cuts, scratches, scrapes, and other injuries to the face, eyes, and/or neck. An embodiment of the present invention comprises an article of headwear having a shield securely or releasably attached to a portion of the headwear with the shield shaped and sized such that it covers a substantial portion of the wearer's face and/or neck. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145526 | FACE MASK WITH LENS RETAINING ASSEMBLY - A protective face mask with a mask body and a removable lens. A lens retaining assembly connects the lens to the mask body. Typically, the lens retaining assembly includes a retaining plug and a locking strap to selectively capture the lens. The locking strap flexes between a locked and open position. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145527 | PROTECTIVE GLASSES - Protective glasses include a brace bar, arms attached to both ends of the brace bar, and a lens wherein a central upper part of the lens is fixedly attached to a center part of the brace bar. A canopy part having a shape corresponding to the face of a wearer protrudes from the peripheral edge of the lens. The lens is designed so as not to deform even if the wearer has a large head, and thus the gap between the canopy part and the face of the wearer does not increase. Therefore, the eyes of the wearer can be protected while ingress of matter such as pollen and dust is effectively prevented. In addition, since the angle of the optical axis does not change, images seen through the lens are not distorted. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145528 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INFLATABLE AVALANCHE PROTECTION WITH REINFLATION - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from burial and provide flotation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The activation system also includes a reinflation algorithm configured to automatically reactivate the inflation system after a period of time to maintain the inflated state of the inflatable chamber. The inflation system may include an air intake, battery, fan, and internal airway channel. The inflation system is configured to transmit ambient air into the inflatable chamber. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145529 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INFLATABLE AVALANCHE PROTECTION WITH ACTIVE DEFLATION - One embodiment of the present invention relates to an avalanche safety system including an inflatable chamber, activation system, inflation system, and a harness. The inflatable chamber is a three-dimensionally, partially enclosed region having an inflated state and a compressed state. The inflated state may form a particular three dimensional shape configured to protect the user from impact and/or provide inverse segregation during an avalanche. The activation system is configured to receive a user-triggered action to activate the system. The inflation system is configured to transmit gas into and out of the inflatable chamber to transition between the inflated state and compressed state. The inflation system may automatically deflate or transmit the gas from the inflatable chamber external of the system. Automatic deflation of the inflatable chamber may be via a valve corresponding to a particular value such as time or three dimensional position of the user. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145530 | IRON MAN SUIT - A suit apparatus constructed from a strong material, such as steel, which is capable of protecting its wearer from projectiles, such as bullets, and including a hydraulic mechanism and a power source, which enables the suit wearer to do mechanical work, such as pushing or lifting heavy objects, using the hydraulic mechanism. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145531 | System and cincture to protect the upper torso of an individual - A cincture is worn on and protects the upper torso of an individual. The cincture is spaced apart from the neck of the individual and contacts the individual's shoulder at points intermediate the individual's neck and distal end of the collarbone to protect the individual's neck from injury and to facilitate transmitting strike forces over the posterior of the shoulder and upper back of the individual. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145532 | Impact Dampening Aquatic Sport Vest - A torso protecting impact dampening aquatic sport vest for use by novice and experienced divers is an apparatus that reduces forces felt by a diver's torso upon impacting the water's surface after a dive. The present invention is lightweight and compact in construction and designed to cover and protect the diver's anterior and posterior areas of their torso without impeding their range of motion. The present invention is of negligible buoyancy relative to water. The garment detachably and adjustably fastens ensuring the best fitment on a particular diver. The present invention contains impact dampening material that does not impede or negatively impact the diver's ability to perform various complex diving maneuvers. The garment comprises an anterior section and a posterior section that are detachably and adjustably coupled by way of a fastener assembly. The anterior and posterior sections each comprise an impact dampening material enclosed within a water resistant layer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145533 | TOILET SEAT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - The invention concerns a WC seat characterized in that it comprises:
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20130145534 | Flexible Flange Apparatus for Connecting Conduits and Methods for Connecting Same - The present disclosure generally relates to improved water closet flanges and methods for installing such water closet flanges. In one exemplary embodiment, an improved water closet flange apparatus includes an outer flange and a flexible conduit portion (i.e. sleeve) extending downwardly therefrom. The flexible sleeve has a sufficient degree of flexibility to accommodate connection between offset, misaligned, angled, or otherwise incongruous plumbing fixture discharges and waste drain pipe outlets. In one embodiment, the flexible sleeve includes at least one corrugated portion to aid the desired flexibility. An upper portion of the flexible sleeve may include an inwardly extending lip portion to accommodate the desired seal between the plumbing fixture discharge and the flange apparatus. Related methods for installing the disclosed flange apparatus between plumbing fixture discharges and waste drainpipes are also described. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145535 | Passive sensors for automatic faucets and bathroom flushers - The present invention is directed to novel optical sensors and novel methods for sensing optical radiation. The novel optical sensors and the novel optical sensing methods are used, for example, for controlling the operation of automatic faucets and flushers. The novel sensors and flow controllers (including control electronics and valves) require only small amounts of electrical power for sensing users of bathroom facilities, and thus enable battery operation for many years. A passive optical sensor includes a light detector sensitive to ambient (room) light for controlling the operation of automatic faucets or automatic bathroom flushers. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145536 | System and method for converting manually operated flush valves - A conversion system for converting an installed manually-operated flush valve used with a urinal or toilet is designed for automatic operation. The conversion system includes a power module, a control module, a driver module coupled to the manually-operated flush valve, and an optical sensor constructed to detect light arriving from a detection field. The control module is constructed to control activation of the driver module based on a signal from the optical sensor. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145537 | WHEELCHAIR WITH TOILET FOR USE IN A CONFINED AREA WITH A SEWAGE DISPOSAL MEANS - An integral toilet and bidet includes a steel frame including a box shaped section and a generally inverted U-shaped upper frame extending upwardly from the rear portion of the box shaped section. A back is extended across the inverted U-shaped upper frame for supporting the back of a patient. A pair of armrest like members extend forwardly from the inverted U-shaped upper frame. One or more tables are connected to the armrest like members. The wheelchair also includes a toilet, a toilet bowl having a relatively small opening in the bottom portion thereof and a bidet disposed in the box shaped section below the first opening. The bidet includes an upwardly directed nozzle for directing water onto a portion of a patient's body and a plurality of downwardly directed nozzles for flushing the toilet. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145538 | POOL COVER WITH HEATER - A pool cover for heating swimming pools using sun rays. The pool cover comprises a solar panel provided at an upper surface of the cover facing the sun, a battery connected to the solar panel for receiving and storing the electric current generated by the solar panel, and a heating element provided at the lower surface of the cover for heating the water using the current received from the battery. The pool cover also includes a floater provided at an edge of the cover, the floater being sized and positioned to keep the pool cover afloat when the pool cover is on the water. A layer of heat insulating material may also be provided within the pool cover for preventing heat losses with the ambient air. In another embodiment, the cover may be provided without a battery whereby the solar panel may be directly connected to the heating element. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145539 | POOL CIRCULATION SYSTEMS - This invention relates to a single pump water circulation system for a swimming pool comprising: a venturi skimmer; a pump with a suction side and a discharge side; a suction drain; a pool return line; at least one pool inlet; fluidically connected to the pool return line; a pump inlet on the suction side having an inlet selector to fluidically connect the pump to: the venturi skimmer, the suction drain, or a combination of the venturi skimmer and the suction drain; a pump outlet on discharge side having an outlet selector to fluidically connect the pump to: the venturi skimmer, the pool return line, or a combination of the venturi skimmer and the pool return line; and wherein the pump is a multispeed pump or a variable speed pump. This invention also relates to a method of circulating water for a swimming pool comprising this circulation system. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145540 | AUTOMATIC HAIR WASHING APPARATUS - Provided is an automatic hair washing apparatus for washing person's hair in a safe and effective manner without applying a straining force on person's neck. An automatic hair washing apparatus | 2013-06-13 |
20130145541 | RV mounted sauna - A mobile recreational vehicle mounted sauna which in one embodiment is wood-fired to provide the super heated atmosphere associated with russian saunas as well as the ambience thereof, with the mobile sauna being provided with cold showers to simulate jumping into a cold lake or river. A bi-fuel capability is provided in one embodiment in which the firebox of the heater is provided with an extension so that its orifice extends to the exterior of the recreational vehicle so that the wood can be conveniently loaded into the firebox, or so that a propane heating element can be inserted into the firebox, with the sauna being operable in one embodiment during transit. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145542 | WALK-IN BATHTUB WITH WATER-PROOF DOOR AND SEALING MECHANISM - A walk-in bathtub has an outward swinging door mounted on a door jamb. The door is provided with a latching mechanism that includes an extendible latching pin for receipt within a latch receiver in the door jamb. The latching pin has a contoured face for guiding the latching pin into the latch receiver, and for drawing the door close to the door jamb to compress a gasket provided between the door and the door jamb. A push button lock selectively locks the latching mechanism in the latched position. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145543 | HOOKLESS SHOWER LINER FASTENER - A hookless shower liner fastener for suspending a liner and a curtain from a rod mounted in a shower. The hookless shower liner includes a base, a top portion having a thickness and a projection. The base includes a front surface. The top portion has a generally frusta-circular shape and defines a central cavity and a gap. The central cavity is configured to receive at least a portion of a shower rod therein in an installed configuration. The gap is defined between a butt end of the top portion and a butt portion of one of the base and the top portion. The projection extends generally perpendicularly from the front surface. The projection is configured to support the shower curtain to suspend the shower curtain from the rod. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145544 | SLEEPER SOFA - A convertible sofa-bed which is easy to convert between a sofa configuration and a bed configuration is provided. From a sofa configuration, a buttock-foot member may be pulled outward. Simultaneously, a head rest member and back rest member which are initially at a generally vertical position are traversed to a generally horizontal position. When the buttock-foot member is fully traversed outward (i.e., extended position), the head rest member, back rest member and the buttock-foot member are generally substantially coplanar and generally horizontal. This provides a firm bed. From the bed configuration, head rest member and the back rest member may be buckled to allow the buttock-foot member to be pushed inward. The buttock-foot member is then pushed fully inward (i.e., retracted position) until the head rest member and the back rest member are in the generally vertical position with the buttock-foot member and back rest member forming a seat. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145545 | Baby Crib - A baby crib includes a frame structure, a support base located at a bottom of the frame, the support base including at least one opening, and a cushion pad disposed on the support base, the cushion pad including at least one strap disposed at a position corresponding to the opening. The strap has a first end secured with the cushion pad, and a second end that is formed as a free end adapted to pass through the opening and detachably fasten with the frame structure via a fastener. As the cushion pad is securely held with the support base of the baby crib, injuries caused by accidental lift of the cushion pad can be prevented. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145546 | Baby Crib - A baby crib includes an upright segment having a lower end portion and an upper end portion, a base connected with the lower end portion of the upright segment, an elongated support structure extending along a horizontal plane above the base and connected with the upper end portion, and a bassinet assembled with the support structure and having an inner space adapted to receive the placement of a baby therein. The bassinet has a sidewall provided with a side opening communicating with the inner space. The support structure is operable to displace the bassinet horizontally to modify a distance between the bassinet and the upright segment. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145547 | Baby Crib - A baby crib includes a support frame having a lower portion and an upper portion, and a bassinet connected with the upper portion of the support frame. The bassinet includes an enclosure substantially surrounding an inner space of the bassinet adapted to receive a baby, the enclosure being upwardly opened and having a sidewall provided with a side opening communicating with the inner space, and a movable board disposed at a bottom of the bassinet and adapted to support the weight of the baby placed thereon. The board is operable to slide through the side opening between a first position where the board and the baby placed thereon lie inside the inner space, and a second position where the board extends outward through the side opening so that the board and the baby placed thereon lie substantially outside the inner space. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145548 | Folding Bed with a Control Lever Arranged Between a Cabinet Unit and a Head Part - Provided is a folding bed including a cabinet unit and a head part pivotable in relation to the cabinet unit, wherein the head part, in an unused position, is positioned in an approximately vertical orientation in the cabinet unit and in a usage position in an approximately horizontal orientation at least in sections in front of the cabinet unit. The head part can be pivoted from the unused position into the usage position and back. In order to further reduce the space required for the folding bed, the cabinet unit and head part are connected together via a control lever that is held pivotable about a pivot axis on the cabinet unit and a pivot axis on the head part. The control lever is designed such that on movement of the head part from the unused position into the usage position and back, it is pivoted against the cabinet unit. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145549 | PATIENT TRANSFER DEVICE - A patient support device. The support device includes a first side for contacting a surface, the first side having a perimeter portion and an inner portion. The support device further includes a second side for contacting a patient, the second side having a perimeter portion and an inner portion. The support devices also includes at least one baffle interconnected between the first and second sides. When in an unloaded state, the perimeter portion of the first side is in contact with the surface and the inner portion of the first side is spaced a first distance away from the surface. When in a loaded state the perimeter portion of the first side is in contact with the surface and the inner portion of the first side is spaced a second distance away from the surface. The second distance is less than the first distance. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145550 | PATIENT SUPPORT BACKREST RELEASE AND ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY - A backrest of a bed is pivotable with respect to a bed frame. A backrest actuator assembly connects the backrest to the bed frame. The backrest actuator assembly is configured to raise and lower the backrest with respect to the bed frame by way of an actuator. The backrest actuator assembly is further configured with a lockable damper to release the backrest to lower due to gravity over a damped range of motion. The backrest can be so lowered during an emergency, such as an emergency that requires administration of CPR to the bed's occupant. The lockable damper can stop the lowering of the backrest at any position along the damped range of motion. After an emergency lowering, the backrest actuator assembly can automatically reset to a normal operation state. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145551 | MEDICAL GAS TANK HOLDER FOR PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS - A fluid tank receptacle comprises a housing, a cage, and a retainer. The housing includes an opening therethrough configured to receive a fluid tank. The cage movably engages the housing and configured to support the fluid tank. The retainer is coupled to the housing and is configured to movably retain a portion of the cage within the housing such that the cage is able to move between a storage position and a use position with respect to the housing. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145552 | VARIABLE-SHAPE SEATING SURFACE - A patient support apparatus includes a deck, a support structure supported on the deck, and a control system. The deck includes a head deck section and a seat deck section. The head deck section is movable between a lowered position and a raised position. The support structure is supported on the deck and includes a variable-shape cushion that is selectively configurable to a plurality of shapes. The control system coordinates configuration of the variable-shape cushion with movement of the head deck section such that movement of the head deck section upwardly causes the variable-shape cushion to be configured to resist shifting of a patient's buttocks | 2013-06-13 |
20130145553 | WAIST SUPPORTING DEVICE EQUIPPED ELECTRIC APPARATUS FOR LYING AND/OR SITTING - An electric bed, chair and the like includes a back frame, a waist supporting device pivotally connected with the back frame, and an actuator pivotally connected between the back frame and the waist supporting device in such a way that the waist supporting device is turnable by the actuator between a first position and a second position where the waist supporting device protrudes over a top surface of the back frame. The back frame supports a user's back and the waist supporting device can optionally support the user's waist to make the user feel comfortable when he/she lies or sits down. By controlling the actuator, the service of the waist supporting device can be optimally provided and the elevation protruding over the top surface of the back frame can be adjusted so as to adjust the supporting effect of the waist supporting device. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145554 | PORTABLE IV POLE AND LITTER - A portable litter with an integrated IV pole comprising: a frame having a handle section; a storage cavity defined in the handle section; a handle grip extendably attached to the handle section that can be retracted into the storage cavity or extended out of the storage cavity; an end cap removably secured to the handle grip having an IV pole retaining assembly; an IV pole having a standard that can be secured to the end cap by the retaining assembly, received in an opening defined in the handle grip and received in the storage cavity when the IV pole is in a collapsed configuration; and, a support arm rotatably attached to the standard that is parallel to the standard when the IV pole is in a collapsed configuration and rotated generally perpendicular to the standard when the IV pole is in an operational position. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145555 | MATTRESS - A mattress for a baby or infant is provided that includes a base section and at least a first insert, wherein the first insert has an anatomically shaped surface for receiving the head of the baby or infant. The first insert is positionable at multiple positions and/or orientations with respect to the base section, whereby at each position the anatomically shaped surface is disposed at a different distance from a foot end of the base section. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145556 | FEEDING PILLOW WITH PROTECTIVE SURFACE - A feeding pillow is constructed of a pillow body that is generally defined by a medial region and two opposing arms. The medial region is configured to be placed near or adjacent a user's stomach, with the arms generally near or adjacent the user's sides. The pillow body has a top surface that is adapted to hold a baby and a bottom surface that is adapted to be placed on the user's lap. The pillow body further includes a fabric cover and a fill material disposed within the fabric cover. Also, a support member that is encased in a moisture protective covering is removably positioned at or above one of surfaces. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145557 | METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING HARDNESS OF MATTRESS BASED ON OPERATOR'S LYING POSITION OR OPERATOR'S SIDE LYING POSITION AND DEVICE THEREOF - A method for automatically adjusting the hardness of a mattress based on an operator's lying position or an operator's side lying position and a device are disclosed. The device comprises: a base, having hollow platforms that have support legs; a lifting device, below the hollow platforms; a mattress body, disposed on the base and comprising a bed surface, a bed bottom, flexible support units, and gravity sensors, through holes being disposed in the bed bottom and corresponding to the lifting device, the flexible support unit being constructed by a first flexible member female-connected with a second flexible member; and a control device, connected with the lifting device and the gravity sensors, wherein the control device determines that the touching number of the gravity sensors is greater, equal to or less than a preset value and therefore automatically adjusts the hardness of the mattress. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145558 | OPTIMIZATION OF THE OPERATION OF A PATIENT-SUPPORT APPARATUS BASED ON PATIENT RESPONSE - A patient-support apparatus according the present disclosure includes a source of pressurized air, a plurality of bladders, a plurality of pressure sensors, and a controller. The controller is configured to execute instructions to adjust pressures in the bladders based on information from the plurality of pressure sensors. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145559 | MATTRESS SYSTEM INCLUDING LOW PRESSURE COMMUNICATION AIR CHAMBER - The present invention relates to a mattress system in which a ultra low pressure plenum is positioned within the mattress system. In one embodiment, the ultra low pressure plenum is a bladder which is sandwiched between layers of a foam material. A plurality of ultra low pressure plenums formed as columns extending longitudinally or laterally along the length of the mattress system can be used. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145560 | AIR MATTRESS - An air mattress including an inflatable compartment, strips, a connecting sheet and pillow strips is provided. The inflatable compartment includes a top wall, a bottom wall and a side wall surrounding peripheries of the top wall and the bottom wall. The strips are air-pervious and disposed in the inflatable compartment, wherein the strips are connected between the bottom wall and the top wall and located in a lying portion of the top wall. The connecting sheet is air-pervious and disposed in the inflatable compartment and facing a pillow portion of the top wall, wherein the connecting sheet is connected between the side wall and the strips adjacent to the pillow portion. The pillow strips are air-pervious and disposed in the inflatable compartment, wherein the pillow strips are connected between the connecting sheet and the pillow portion of the top wall. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145561 | EMERGENCY ACTUATING TOOL - An emergency actuating tool for at least one equipment component which is specific to a vehicle with a movable roof arrangement, has at least one tool head for the equipment component, which tool head has an actuating element. For an alternative embodiment of the emergency actuating tool, it is provided that the emergency actuating tool has, moreover, at least one second tool head which has a second actuating element, that the emergency actuating tool is configured in multiple pieces, such that it can be assembled and at least partially dismantled, and that a third tool head with a third actuating element can be exposed by the dismantling of the emergency actuating tool. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145562 | DRUM WASHING MACHINE AND WASHING METHOD THEREOF - A drum washing machine and washing method are provided. The washing machine directly sprays water to laundry inside the drum through a nozzle unit. The method includes passing some water through a detergent container and directly spraying some water to the inside of a drum through a nozzle unit such that a high concentration of detergent bubbles is generated while applying a force to the laundry. The washing machine includes a cabinet, a tub inside the cabinet, a drum inside the tub, a door on the cabinet, a diaphragm, and a nozzle unit installed so interference with the door is avoided and to receive water directly from an external source to spray water inside the drum during a washing cycle and a rinsing cycle. The nozzle unit adjusts water jetting according to a displacement of an actuator installed inside the nozzle unit. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145563 | WASHING MACHINE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING RINSING CYCLE - A washing machine capable of optimizing the rinsing time and the amount of rinsing water by using a conductivity sensor, and a method of controlling a rinsing cycle thereof. When the amount of detergent remaining in the rinsing water is determined to be small according to the measured conductivity, the amount of rinsing water and the rinsing time are minimized, that is, the rinsing water is alternately supplied in stages of times, the conductivity of the rinsing water is measured at the stop of the supply of rinsing water, and if the measured conductivity is below a reference value, the rinsing cycle is stopped and enters to a final-spin dry cycle, so that the water and energy is saved and the rinsing is achieved with the optimum algorithm when laundry having a little contamination and a small amount of detergent is input. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145564 | LAUNDRY TREATING DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME - A laundry treating device includes two separate laundry washing mechanisms. Methods of controlling such a laundry treating device include steps for supplying water to a first tub provided in the first laundry treating device and to a second tub provided in the second laundry treating device. The water can be supplied to the two tubs simultaneously or separately. Also, the water supply steps can be alternated. Further individual hot and cold water supply steps can include simultaneously or sequentially supplying the hot and cold water. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145565 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A DOMESTIC APPLIANCE, USING SMART METERING - A method and device for controlling a domestic appliance connected to an electric grid so as to allow smart metering, wherein electric power consumed according to different consumption tariffs is measured and the domestic appliance receives information about the availability of a currently applicable consumption tariff or a switch-off condition for preventing peak loads in the grid. The domestic appliance is operated as follows: a) when an inexpensive consumption tariff is available, the appliance is put into operation as intended, and the history of the cleaning process is continuously recorded; b) when an inexpensive consumption tariff is not available or the switch-off condition is met, the appliance is not put into operation or a previously started operation is interrupted; and c) when information about an inexpensive consumption tariff is available, the domestic appliance resumes operation, and a component of a detergent is added based on the recorded history. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145566 | LAWN SWEEPER ASSEMBLY WITH TILT-ABLE HOPPER AND LATCH ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with a tilt-able hopper frame and hopper bag that includes a handle such that an operator may tilt the hopper frame and hopper bag, using the handle, to empty the hopper bag contents. The hopper bag and hopper frame are connected to a lawn sweeper unit using a hopper rod which is inserted into two slots at the ends of two hopper support bars and secured within the slots by two corresponding latch plates, one latch plate at each end of the two hopper support bars. The latching mechanism allows the hopper frame and hopper bag to be easily removed from the lawn sweeper unit for storage. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145567 | TOOTHBRUSH HEAD - A toothbrush head that includes a main body portion and a generally cylindrical connection member extending downwardly and defining an axis. The connection member includes bottom, outer and inner surfaces and a central opening. The connection member also includes a first lower protrusion that includes first and second inclined surfaces extending inwardly from the inner surface, a first slot defined in the bottom surface and the inner surface, a first lower notch defined in the inner surface, and a first opening defined in the inner surface above the first lower protrusion. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145568 | SCRAPER DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING FILTER CAKE ON FILTER PLATE OF PRESSURE FILTER - A scraper device discharges a filter cake on a filter plate of a pressure filter, which includes fixed bracket and movable carriage parts, and hoist rack and scraper parts. The fixed bracket part has transverse and vertical bracket beams. The movable carriage part has a movable carriage base, bottom and upper transverse beams, and an upright column. The hoist rack part, mounted in the movable carriage, includes upper and bottom transverse beams of the hoist rack, which are connected by an upright column of the hoist rack. A hoist slide plate connects with a connection plate of the hoist rack, and the hoist slide plate is movably connected to a chain. Scrapers are placed at both sides of the filter plate, and position limiters are placed in the movable carriage part and the hoist rack part. The position limiters are connected to clamping and unclamping proximity switches. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145569 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material, a connecting device pivotally connected to the connecting device about a pivot axis near one end. The connecting device comprises at least a first part and a second part and first and second retaining means for retaining the connecting device onto the oscillating arm. The first retaining means comprises at least one first protrusion on the second part engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in the oscillating arm, and wherein the second retaining means comprise at least one second protrusion provided on the first part engaging the oscillating arm. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145570 | WIPER DEVICE FOR VEHICLE - A wiper device for a vehicle may include a lower pivot shaft integrally coupled at a lower end thereof to a link lever that may be rotated by a force transmitted from a wiper motor, thus enabling the lower pivot shaft to rotate, wherein the lower pivot shaft includes a coupling protrusion protruding integrally from an upper end of the lower pivot shaft, an upper pivot shaft seated on an upper surface of the lower pivot shaft, the upper pivot shaft having a coupling recess integrally formed on a lower surface thereof to selectively fit the coupling protrusion therein, wherein an arm head may be integrally coupled to an upper end of the upper pivot shaft that protrudes above a cowl top panel, and a shaft holder secured to the cowl top panel while engaging therein a coupled portion between the lower pivot shaft and the upper pivot shaft. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145571 | Apparatus for Guiding a Hydraulic Hose - An apparatus for guiding hydraulic hoses for use in cleaning sewer lines. The claimed hose guide locks the hydraulic hose, near the head of the hose, in a clamp, providing rigidity for an operator trying to locate the opening of a clogged pipeline. Once the hose has been placed at the pipeline opening, the operator releases the hose from the hose guide, pressurizes the hose so as to separate the hose from the hose guide, removes the hose guide from the sewer line, and cleans the pipeline with the hydraulic hose. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145572 | Surface Cleaning Robot - A mobile robot that includes a body, a drive system movably supporting the body above a cleaning surface, and a cleaning system arranged to clean the cleaning surface. The robot further includes a controller in communication with at least one of the drive system and the cleaning system and a super-hydrophobic coating applied to at least one of the drive system, the cleaning system, and the controller. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145573 | VORTEX PNEUMATIC CONVEYANCE APPARATUS - The vortex pneumatic conveyance apparatus of the present application creates a vortex from blown and/or pressurized air rotating along the inner wall of an outlet tube to convey particles through a vacuum created within the center of the outlet tube at a relatively high flow rate and pressure. Without the blown and/or pressurized air molecules taking up space and colliding with the particles in the center of the outlet tube and because of the strong suction created by the vortex of air rotating along the inner wall of the outlet tube, the efficiency of the vortex pneumatic conveyance apparatus of this application is improved relative to well-known pneumatic conveyors in which air merely pushes the particles within an outlet tube. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145574 | DUAL STAGE CYCLONE VACUUM CLEANER - The present disclosure provides a home cleaning appliance including a housing having a nozzle, which includes a main suction opening. An airstream suction source is mounted to the housing and includes a suction airstream inlet and a suction airstream outlet. A cyclone main body is mounted to the housing and communicates with the nozzle main suction opening. The cyclone main body includes a first stage separator and a plurality of second stage separators. A dirt cup is connected to the cyclone main body for collecting dust particles separated by the first stage separator and the plurality of second stage separators. An air manifold is mounted to the first stage separator for fluidly connecting the first stage separator to the plurality of second stage separators. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145575 | CONFIGURATION OF A CYCLONE ASSEMBLY AND SURFACE CLEANING APPARATUS HAVING SAME - A cyclone separator useable in a surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cyclone casing defining a cyclone chamber and having first and second opposed ends and a sidewall extending between the first and second ends. A separated material collection chamber surrounds at least a portion of the cyclone chamber and is communication therewith via a separated material outlet. The separated material collection chamber is spaced at least about 0.5 inches from the cyclone chamber. In addition, the separated material collection chamber is spaced from the bottom of the cyclone by at least about 0.5 inches. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145576 | Vacuum Assisted Fur Removal Tool - Described is a self-cleaning vacuum cleaner accessory apparatus, method, and system including a tubular element, a nozzle, and a nozzle housing that can include at least one nozzle housing notch. The apparatus can further include a bristle plate coupled to the nozzle housing. The bristle plate can include at least one bristle and at least one tabular release element to control the movement of at least one bristle plate tab. The at least one bristle plate tab can be coupled to, or decoupled from, the at least one nozzle housing notch to either permit or prohibit the bristle plate's movement with respect to the nozzle housing. The bristle plate can further include a pivot for rotating the bristle plate to invert the at least one bristle's orientation. Once inverted, airflow from a vacuum can remove debris from the bristles before returning the bristle plate to its original orientation. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145577 | VACUUM CLEANER FLOOR SEAL - A vacuum cleaner suction head having a housing, one or more support to support the housing on a surface to be cleaned, a suction inlet and front and rear sealing plates. The front and rear sealing plates extend along the front and rear edges of the suction inlet, respectively. the sealing plates are movable between raised positions in which the lower surfaces of the plates are close to the housing, and lowered positions in which the lower surfaces of the plates are remote from the housing. The front and rear plates are movable from the lowered position to the raised position by contact with debris on the surface to be cleaned. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145578 | PICK-UP HEAD SYSTEM - A pick-up head system for use with a surface cleaning vehicle comprises a housing having a suctioning bottom opening open in fluid communication and debris transfer relation to the interior. A debris receiving main inlet is disposed in the front wall of the housing, in debris transfer relation for receiving debris to the housing. A substantially sealed continuous-debris-passing door apparatus is operatively mounted on the housing at the debris receiving main inlet in vertically movable relation for movement between a substantially sealed surface engaging position whereat the substantially sealed continuous-debris-passing door apparatus extends upwardly from the level of the bottom peripheral edge of the housing, and a raised position whereat the substantially sealed continuous-debris-passing door apparatus is raised above the substantially sealed surface engaging position; and a debris outlet in the housing open in fluid communication and debris transfer relation to the substantially hollow interior of the housing. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145579 | CARBON FIBER HOLD OPEN ROD - A hold open rod system is provided. The system may include, a cylindrical bracket having a first portion with a first bore for coupling to an elongate tensile member and a second portion remote from the first portion, having a second bore for coupling to a fastener; and a tubular jacket surrounding the at least a portion of the bracket, the elongate tensile member and at least a portion of the fastener. A method of constructing a hold open rod may be provided. The method may include: attaching a bracket to an end of a composite tube; attaching the composite material to an elongate tension member; operatively connecting a fastener to the elongate tension member; and extending the elongate tension member through at least part of the bracket. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145580 | DAMPING DEVICE FOR FURNITURE PARTS - A damping device for damping motion of a movably mounted furniture part or of a movably mounted furniture fitting component of a furniture fitting includes a piston arranged in a fluid chamber. A damping effect is caused by a relative motion between the fluid chamber and the piston and the piston assumes a pressed-in end position relative to the fluid chamber at the end of the damping stroke. The damping device has a locking device having a locking element that can be operated manually or by a tool in order to deactivate the damping effect. The relative position between the fluid chamber and the piston can be releasably locked in the pressed-in end position by the locking element of the locking device. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145581 | DETACHABLE GRAB HANDLE - A detachable handle includes a flexible elongate member, a pair of swivel clips, and a tubular grip. Each of the swivel clips is coupled to the flexible elongate member. The flexible elongate member is disposed through the tubular grip. The swivel clips are disposed at opposite ends of the tubular grip, and militate against a removal of the flexible elongate member from the tubular grip. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145582 | Rope Locking Device - A rope locking device comprising a body, threading holes, a locking member, and a cleat. The rope is threaded through a first threading hole, and the rope is twisted to form a locking loop. The locking loop engages the locking member, and the free end of the rope is passed through the second threading hole, passed through a support, and attached to the cleat. The rope's attachment to the cleat is accomplished in the same manner as a boating rope is attached to a boat cleat, and there is no need to form any knots in the rope. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145583 | Large wire anti-theft device - A large wire anti-theft device having a first body and a second body, the anti-theft device accepts passage of a large wire for inhibiting movement of a large wire by friction and compression for inhibiting movement of the large wire through the first body and the second body. A tension force applied to the large wire shall cause tightening of the first body and the second body against the large wire for preventing theft of the large wire. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145584 | CABLE CONNECTOR - A cable connector comprising a housing comprising a first and second housing parts adapted to be connected into a closed state and be separated into an open state. The first housing part holds a first core wire of the first cable and a first joining part attached to an end of the first core wire and adapted to move in a first and second direction along a first sliding path. The second housing part holding a second core wire or string of the second cable and a second joining part attached to an end of the second core wire or string and adapted to move in a first and second direction along a second sliding path. First and second engagement surfaces of first and second joining parts, abut and form a contact surface for transmitting force along the first and second sliding paths between the first and second joining parts. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145585 | CLIP - A clip includes a pin; and a grommet including an insertion hole where the pin can be inserted, and forming a plurality of leg pieces by a slit provided in a length direction of a leg portion. In the clip, the grommet can spread portions by inserting the pin into the insertion hole. A prevention portion, which prevents a foreign matter such as gravel and the like from entering in, is provided at least in either one of the pin or the grommet (for example, the pin). The prevention portion may be positioned in one portion of an insertion leg of the pin, or positioned in one portion of the leg piece of the grommet, or provided to extend along a length direction of the slit from a lower surface of a flange of the grommet. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145586 | CLASP FOR A WATCH BRACELET OR A BELT - Clasp for a watch bracelet including a cover ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130145587 | VERTICALLY RETRACTABLE FLOW CELL SYSTEM - A system for combinatorial processing is provided. The system includes a plurality of reactor cells. Each of the plurality of reactor cells includes a vertical recess extending along a length of the outer surface of the plurality of reactor cells. The vertical recess is operable to receive a vertical rail. The system also includes a plurality of horizontal rails extending between rows of the plurality of reactor cells. Each of the plurality of horizontal rails has a member slidably mounted thereon. The member is coupled to the vertical rail thereby enabling independent horizontal and vertical movement for each of the plurality of reactor cells. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145588 | WOVEN MESH SUBSTRATE WITH SEMICONDUCTOR ELEMENTS, AND METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A woven mesh substrate with semiconductor elements and a method and a device for manufacturing such a substrate, and more particularly a technique that makes it possible to exploit a woven mesh substrate with semiconductor elements in which a plurality of spherical semiconductor elements having a light receiving function or a light-emitting function are installed on a woven mesh substrate in net form that is made up from a plurality of vertical strands that are insulating and a plurality of horizontal strands that are conductive. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145589 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIQUID EJECTING HEAD, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PIEZOELECTRIC ELEMENT - A method of manufacturing a liquid ejecting head includes forming a first electrode made of platinum, forming a buffer layer made of a compound having a pyrochlore structure that contains bismuth or platinum on the first electrode, forming an oxide layer made of an oxide containing bismuth on the buffer layer, forming a piezoelectric layer made of a compound having a perovskite structure that contains bismuth by burning the oxide layer, and forming a second electrode on the piezoelectric layer. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145590 | POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATED ALIGNMENT AND CONNECTION OF COMPONENTS - A system for aligning and connecting components including a support structure and a measuring apparatus coupled to the support structure. The measuring apparatus is arranged to spatially analyze a first tubular component with respect to a second tubular component for determining an adjustment vector therebetween. An alignment apparatus is coupled to the support structure and in data communication with the measuring apparatus. The alignment apparatus includes a plurality of actuators operatively arranged in parallel for moving at least one of the first or second tubular components relative to the other for coaxially arranging the first and second tubular components in accordance with the adjustment vector. A connection apparatus is coupled to the support structure and operatively arranged for connecting the first and second tubular components together. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145591 | PRESSING DISC FOR DISASSEMBLING BEARINGS - A pressing disc for disassembling bearings includes three arc members each has a clamp portion and a through hole on each of two sides thereof. The three arc members are coupled with each other to allow any one through hole of any one arc member to communicate with the opposing through hole of the neighboring arc member to form a channel. The three clamp portions are connected with each other to form a clamp space. The pressing disc also has three penetrating rods respectively running through the channel. Each penetrating rod has one set of fastening member to push the arc members close to each other to shrink the clamp space. Thus a bearing placed in the clamp space can be firmly clamped through the three clamp portions from three pressing directions without slipping during disassembly. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145592 | POSITIONING TOOL FOR FAN - A positioning tool includes an actuating member and a rotating member rotatably attached to the actuating member. The actuating member includes a supporting lump. Two positioning pins are located on the supporting lump. The rotating member includes a rotating plate located between the two positioning pins. Three latching pins are located on the rotating plate. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145593 | Cargo Gate for Holding at Least One Cargo Item Within a Cargo Hold of an Aircraft, Cargo Deck with a Corresponding Cargo Gate, and Method for Converting or Fitting out a Cargo Deck for the Purpose of Airdropping Cargo Items - A cargo gate for holding at least one cargo item at a predetermined position within a cargo hold of an aircraft comprising at least one retaining element at least one fastening device having at least one articulation for articulatedly fastening the retaining element to a cargo hold floor such that the retaining element can be pivoted from an operative position for holding the at least one cargo item into an inoperative position, wherein the retaining element can be traversed by the at least one cargo item in the inoperative position. The retaining element may be provided with a stop which can be operatively connected to a pivotable locking lug of a locking device such that the locking lug holds the retaining element in the operative position thereof. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145594 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REPAIRING A DAMAGED AREA IN AN UNDERWATER WALL REGION OF A CONTAINER OR TANK - A device of repairing a damaged area in an underwater wall region of a container or tank, in particular in the wall region of a tank of a nuclear reactor installation. The device has a guide system that can be mounted along a side wall, at a distance therefrom, and can be secured thereto. At least one first carriage is fitted onto the track of the guide system and movable in a longitudinal direction of the guide system. On the carriage there is displaceably mounted a receptacle for a repair overlay, which can be applied with an adhesive surface to the wall region containing the damaged area. At least one suction mount that is connected to a suction line is disposed on the first carriage and can be suctioned to the side wall. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145595 | TWIN ROLL CONTINUOUS CASTER - Method of inhibiting cracking of steel strip in continuous casting of thin strip with the steps of: assembling a pair of counter-rotating casting rolls each with circumferential casting surfaces positioned laterally to form a nip therebetween to cast metal strip downwardly from the nip where each casting roll has lateral coolant passages positioned circumferentially spaced inwardly adjacent the casting surface of the roll, providing a source of coolant to be delivered to a temperature regulator regulating the temperature of the coolant delivered to the coolant passages to between 85° F. and 110° F., assembling a metal delivery system above the casting rolls to deliver molten metal forming a casting pool supported on the casting surfaces of the casting rolls above the nip, and counter-rotating the casting rolls such that the casting surfaces of the casting rolls each travel inwardly toward the nip to produce a cast strip downwardly from the nip. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145596 | METHODS OF MANUFACTURING DEVICES FOR GENERATING SKIN GRAFTS - The invention generally relates to methods for manufacturing components for use in a device for generating substantially planar micrografts. The methods of the invention provide for the manufacture of substantially uniform components for a cutter contained within the device, the cutter configured to cut a blister in order to produce a substantially planar graft. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145597 | METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING MANUFACTURE SYSTEM - A method of constructing a manufacture system for manufacturing one product by sequential manufacture works each of which is performed by each of at least one manufacture work machine, the method including: a main-apparatus preparing step of preparing, for said each of the at least one manufacture work machine, a main apparatus including a main frame and a central control device; a work-element-performing-apparatus preparing step of preparing, for said each of the at least one manufacture work machine, a plurality of work-element performing apparatuses; a work-element-performing-apparatus installing step of installing the prepared plurality of work-element performing apparatuses on the main frame of the prepared main apparatus; and a central-control-device setting step of executing setting, with respect to the central control device of the prepared main apparatus, for controlling the prepared plurality of work-element performing apparatuses in a centralized manner. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145598 | Knife Blade Opening Mechanism - A folding knife incorporates an opening assist mechanism that functions to drive the blade from the closed to the open position. A torsion spring is retained axially on the blade axis pin and within a bushing that is stationary relative to the knife handle. One leg of the spring is fixed relative to the handle. The opposite leg of the spring extends through and rides in a partial annular groove in the bushing and acts on the blade as it is moved between the open and closed positions. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145599 | ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A RADIALLY INTERMEDIATE JOINT AND CORRESPONDING METHOD OF JOINING TWO COMPONENTS - An assembly comprising a first component joined to a second component by means of an intermediate joint is provided. The first component has a first joining surface arranged coaxially and spaced in a juxtaposition around a second joining surface of the second component, such that a groove is defined between the first and second joining surfaces. The groove comprises an arcuate section formed in that one of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a concave portion and the other of the first and second joining surfaces comprises a convex portion, radially opposite from the concave portion. The intermediate joint is formed by an insert ring, made of a high strength material, pressed into the groove and deformed such that material of the insert ring fills the concave portion and surrounds the convex portion. Consequently, the first and second components are locked relative to each other in both axial directions. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145600 | Golf Club Head With Grooves And Method Of Manufacture - Embodiments of golf clubs with grooves and methods of manufacture thereof are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145601 | PERSONAL-CARE APPLIANCE AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A personal-care appliance having a handle defining a cavity. A fluid connector is positioned within the cavity. A fluid reservoir is positioned within the cavity. The fluid reservoir has a frangible seal that is spaced apart from the fluid connector. A cover is mounted to the handle over the cavity. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145602 | COMPONENT HANDLING SYSTEM FOR ASSEMBLING VEHICLES AND METHODS OF ASSEMBLING VEHICLES - A component handling system for use in assembling a vehicle is described herein. The vehicle includes a vehicle frame and at least one component adapted to be coupled to the vehicle frame. The component handling system includes a lifting assembly that is slideably coupled to a support frame. The lifting assembly is configured to receive a component and to support the component from the support frame. A positioning assembly is coupled to the lifting assembly, and is configured to move the lifting assembly along the support frame to bias the component towards the vehicle frame. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145603 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PANELS OF DISSIMILAR MATERIALS - A fastening system for attaching cladding panels to a carrier panel and allowing for differential thermal expansion. The system fastens the two panels together at points in the direction perpendicular to the panel planes. A combination of different carrier panel hole sizes and slots fix the panels together at one point and allow the panels to expand and contract relative to each other while maintaining rectangular alignment. Wall panels and buildings constructed using the fastener are disclosed. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145604 | LOCK RING AND THREADED STUD - A lock ring for securing a threaded stud to a first member, the ring having a first surface defining the ring on the side facing a first axis of symmetry of the ring, and in which a toothed impression is formed when it is forced onto a toothed portion of the threaded stud; and a conical second surface defining the ring on the opposite side to the first axis, and which is forced inside the first member. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145605 | NUT-HOLDING MEMBER AND BOLT-JOINING METHOD - A nut-holding member for use when bolt-joining a plurality of bases having a bolt hole comprises a nut insertion part for inserting a nut, a stage part, and a stopper part for holding the nut in a dropout prevention state so that the nut inserted in the nut insertion part is kept from dropping out; the stopper part has such a shape as to project to the bearing surface side of the nut inserted in the nut insertion part serving as a surface to be installed on the base or a shape provided with a projection part projecting to the upper surface side of the nut so as to engage a screw groove; and the dropout prevention state of the nut is released by screwing a leading end of the bolt into the nut and thereby deforming the stopper part. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145606 | FASTENING OF A SUPPORT RAIL FOR A PV MODULE TO A TRAPEZOIDAL SHEET - A fastening of a support rail for a photovoltaic module to a trapezoidal rib of a trapezoidal sheet. The support rail comprises an undercut groove with a groove opening. The trapezoidal rib comprises an upper side and a slanted side. The support rail is positioned transversely to the trapezoidal rib. The fastening includes at least one retaining element comprising a fastening section fastened to the slanted side of the trapezoidal rib, and an engaging extension non-detachably arranged thereon. The engaging extension engages the undercut groove in an engaging position. The engaging extension is insertable through the groove opening into the undercut groove of the support rail in a loose position that is rotated relative to the engaging position. The support rail is held down against the upper side of the trapezoidal rib by the engaging extension. The at least one retaining element is arranged either left or right of the trapezoidal rib. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145607 | FITTING FOR USE WITH NUT WITH INTERNAL LOCKING MECHANISM - A fitting for use with a nut with an internal locking mechanism includes a first tubular portion with a first end and a first outer diameter for connecting to a first object; a second tubular portion with a second end and a second outer diameter for connecting to a second object; a transition portion connecting the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion for fluid communication between the first tubular portion and the second tubular portion; and a plurality of pockets spaced circumferentially around the second tubular portion to engage the internal locking mechanism of the nut. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145608 | METHOD FOR DESIGNING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DIFFRACTION-GRATING LENS - A method for designing a diffraction grating lens of the present invention is a method for designing a diffraction grating lens having a diffraction grating composed of a plurality of diffraction zones, the method including the steps of: (a) determining widths of the plurality of diffraction zones; and (b) determining an aspherical coefficient of a diffraction surface on which the diffraction grating is provided while the determined widths of the plurality of diffraction zones are fixed, after the step (a). | 2013-06-13 |
20130145609 | METHOD FOR OPTIMIZATION OF JOINT ARTHROPLASTY COMPONENT DESIGN - Methods and devices are disclosed for the optimization of shoulder arthroplasty component design through the use of computed tomography scan data from arthritic shoulders. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145610 | COMMISSIONING OF A BUILDING SERVICE SYSTEM - The invention relates to adjusting at least one of installed building service sensors ( | 2013-06-13 |
20130145611 | DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND TRANSDUCER - An ultrasound transducer includes an array of PZT elements mounted on a non-recessed distal surface of a backing block. Between each element and the backing block is a conductive region formed as a portion of a metallic layer sputtered onto the distal surface. Traces on a longitudinally extending circuit board—preferably, a substantially rigid printed circuit board, which may be embedded within the block—connect the conductive region, and thus the PZT element, with any conventional external ultrasound imaging system. A substantially “T” or “inverted-L” shaped electrode is thereby formed for each element, with no need for soldering. At least one longitudinally extending metallic member mounted on a respective lateral surface of the backing block forms a heat sink and a common electrical ground. A thermally and electrically conductive layer, such as of foil, transfers heat from at least one matching layer mounted on the elements to the metallic member. | 2013-06-13 |
20130145612 | HEAT SINK FIN STRUCTURE BLOCKING ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION - A system to remove heat from a heat-generating electronic component within a computer chassis and to contain electromagnetic radiation from traversing high-throughput vents in a bezel that forms a portion of the chassis containment structure comprises a heat sink having a fin structure with an inlet face, an outlet face and interconnected air channels therethrough, a base to engage the component and to transfer heat from the component to the fin structure, wherein the inlet face of the fin structure is disposed proximate the vents to block electromagnetic radiation from traversing the vents. In one embodiment, a heat pipe or a spreader bar moves heat from a base engaging a component distal from the bezel to the fin structure having an air inlet face proximal to the vents. | 2013-06-13 |