33rd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130205462 | CLOTHING HAVING COOLING FUNCTION OR WARMING FUNCTION - The clothing having a frontal land and a rear land includes: a thermal storage unit provided on at least one portion of the frontal land of the clothing; and a planar thermoconductive sheet located in a planar between the frontal land and the rear land, the planar thermoconductive sheet having a thermal conduction path to the thermal storage unit, and the planar thermoconductive sheet being higher in thermoconductivity than the frontal land and the rear land. The planar thermoconductive sheet includes a resin component and graphite particles. Basal plane of each graphite particle is parallel to the direction of the plane of the planar thermoconductive sheet. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205463 | PILLOW BIB - The present invention is a pillow bib that generally comprises of a body portion and a plurality of adjustable straps. The body portion has a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel of the pillow bib includes an opening. The plurality of adjustable straps is provided with at least one fastening means on their free ends, for fastening the free ends together. In use, a pillow is inserted into the opening provided on the front panel of the pillow bib. The opening provides a storage space for the pillow. The pillow is in the shape of the opening, thus allowing a perfect fit. The size of the bib may be configured according to the size of the user. The bib can be tied across the shoulder in either direction, thus allowing the wearer to hold the child in either shoulder. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205464 | GARMENT FOR SUPPORTING A WEARER'S BREASTS - A garment for supporting a wearer's breasts has a band for encircling a wearer's torso and a pair of cups for receiving at least a major part of a wearer's breast, and a pair of shoulder straps, each shoulder strap extending from a corresponding cup to a back portion of the garment. The garment has a pair of panel portions, each panel portion extending between the band and a corresponding cup of the pair of cups. Each panel portion has a folding portion that is foldable relative to the pair of cups so that the folding portions lie between a wearer's breasts and a wearer's torso, in use. The band, the shoulder straps and the panel portions are arranged such that the weight of a wearer's breasts are supported by both the shoulder straps and the band. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205465 | Insulated Breathable Wader - A fishing or hunting wader having an outer shell made of breathable fabric and also having a layer of insulation and a waterproof lining such that the wader is waterproof, insulated and breathable, the wader further comprises an attached boot | 2013-08-15 |
20130205466 | Progressive mobility assistance garment for rehabilitation - An improved patient garment for assisting a caregiver in lifting, and performing therapy evaluation and treatment techniques on a patient, without having to change slings for each task is provided. The garment comprises at least a pelvic belt having a width and length configured to fit around the waist of a human below the rib cage and above the hips and said length having an open front that contains at least one adjustable strap and buckle combination to secure the garment around a human torso, a top rim and a bottom rim; multiple fastening means attached to the garment along the top and bottom rims, and additional fastening means attached to the surface of the garment along its length and located between the top rim and the bottom rim of said garment. The invention can include other pieces of garments that are attachable to the pelvic belt and detachable there from depending on the function desired by the caregiver. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205467 | GARMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS - According to techniques of this application, a garment may include a trunk, three left sleeves, and three right sleeves. Two of the left sleeves may be short sleeves. The third left sleeve may be a long sleeve. Two of the right sleeves may be short sleeves. The third right sleeve may be a long sleeve. The first left sleeve may be attached to the trunk. The second left sleeve may be attached to either the trunk or to the first left short sleeve. A segment of the third left sleeve may extend distally from the distal ends of the first and second left sleeves. The first right sleeve may be attached to the trunk. The second right sleeve may be attached to either the trunk or to the first right short sleeve. A segment of the third right sleeve may extend distally from the distal ends of the first and second right sleeves. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205468 | HUNTING JACKET - A hunting jacket having a back panel and a front panel attached to the back panel at the left and right shoulder. At least one flap having a first and second side is attached to one of the panels and movable between a first position in which a first side of the flap covers a portion of the back panel, and a second position in which the second side of the flap covers a portion of the front panel. With the flap secured in the back, the jacket together with the panel exhibit a camouflage coloring. Conversely, with the flap secured across the front, both the other side of the flap as well as the uncovered portion of the back panel are brightly colored, such as colored orange. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205469 | SEAMLESS RIDGE REINFORCED GLOVE - A seamless knitted glove that includes a knitted ridge is disclosed. Methods for forming the glove are disclosed. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205470 | DISPOSABLE ABSORBENT INSERT FOR AN ATHLETIC HEAD COVERING - A disposable absorbent insert for fitting against a forehead-contacting, curved inside surface of a user's athletic head covering includes a moisture wicking layer; a liquid absorbent core layer; a liquid impervious layer; an adhesive layer comprising a repositionable pressure-sensitive adhesive; and a release liner layer. A top edge of the insert includes a plurality of slits to facilitate fitting of the insert onto the curved inside surface of the athletic head covering. A method of using a disposable absorbent insert on a forehead-contacting, curved inside surface of a user's athletic head covering is also described. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205471 | Apparel with Neck Cushion - A neck supporting piece of apparel, such as a scarf, which includes an inflatable bladder in a neck portion and a tube coupled to the bladder and extending downward to a port easily accessible by the user while wearing the apparel in order to inflate and deflate the bladder, which serves as a neck cushion or pillow. While the neck portion may be configured to go behind the user's neck, the apparel also may include a connector to join the apparel together in front of the user, helping to keep the cushion formed around the user's neck. In addition, the scarf may include pockets at a position generally where the user's hands would lie when sitting or standing, such that tensioning the scarf with the user's arms may increase the cushioning effect of the pillow. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205472 | METHOD AND APPARATUS INCLUDING HAT AND MIRROR - A hat, an attachment device, and a mirror are provided. The attachment device may attach the mirror to the hat. The attachment device may include a first loop shaped portion which is configured to be placed around a top portion of the hat. The attachment device may include an elongated member having a length and a width, with the length substantially greater than the width. A first end of the elongated member may be attached to the mirror and an opposing second end may be pivotally attached to the first portion. The attachment device may attach the mirror to the hat so that a reflective surface of the mirror can be seen by a person wearing the hat on a head of the person, when the attachment device is in a first state, and cannot be seen by the person when the attachment device is in a second state. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205473 | ADJUSTING STRAP FOR HEADWEAR PIECE - A headwear piece with a crown defining a receptacle for a wearer's head. The crown has an exposed outside surface, a circumferential inside surface that bears against a wearer's head, and an opening bounded by an edge, including spaced edge portions. A strap assembly has first and second strap parts, each with a length, connected one each to one of the opening edge portions. The first and second strap parts are releasably joinable to each other in at least first and second different predetermined operative relationships. The first strap part has a first surface with a first area facing outwardly and away from a wearer's head and exposed to view with the headwear piece in a worn position. The first surface has discrete ornamentation thereon. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205474 | HEADGEAR SUPPORT DEVICE HAVING FRONT-BACK ADJUSTMENT - A headgear support device ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205475 | FOLDING HAT - A folding hat formed from sheet material, including a crown and a brim, wherein the brim is attached to the crown, and a bottom rim portion of the crown imparts shaping to the brim. In one form, an upper surface of the crown is indented, and the bottom rim portion of the crown supports the brim in a generally continuous curve whereby an upper surface of the brim is curved from one edge of the brim to an opposite edge of the brim. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205476 | Wearer-Friendly Bootsie Garter with Magnetic Bra Strap Slider, Extended Snap Fastener, and Box Barrel Clasp - This embodiment relates to leg garters for fashion wear, it is the goal of this embodiment to improve articles of this character toward new, versatile, and serviceable applications of wear. The embodiment includes the application of magnetic and mechanical closure options that improve the safety, support, adjustable sizing, fastening and marketing actions of leg garters. The mechanical closure includes hook and eye tape, snaps, etc. The magnetic closure is adapted for excess banding of materials and measurement adjustability for the garter. Synchmnously, the embodiment offers a new and useful purpose of converting leg garters into jewelry. An extended snap fastener is included for interchangeable ornaments. A box barrel clasp is added for ease of use and advertising advantage in the display of the garter. Lastly, the embodiment offers the new device of a magnetic buckle slider that assists with closure action and adjustability that also visually enhances the garter. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205477 | PROTECTIVE HELMET, IN PARTICULAR FOR FORESTRY WORKERS - A protective helmet is described, with a helmet shell and with an interior fitting subassembly which comprises at least one supporting cage, a head band and a neck band. Three supporting arms serve to fasten the subassembly to the helmet shell with a spacing. A clearance is thus provided between the interior fitting subassembly and the helmet shell for receiving ear protection capsules and supporting brackets of an ear protection and of other helmet accessories. When not in use, the ear protection can be pivoted under the helmet shell. The protective helmet therefore does not provide any engagement possibilities whatsoever for obstacles such as branches and the like. The supporting arms partially transmit a force acting on the helmet from above back into the helmet shell in order to elastically deform the latter. The helmet therefore has an improved shock absorption capability. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205478 | TENSIONING UNIT FOR A SUPPORTING BAND OF A PROTECTIVE HELMET, IN PARTICULAR FOR FORESTRY WORKERS - A tightening unit is described for a supporting band which is attached to the lower edge of interior fittings of a protective helmet for fastening the helmet on the head of a user. The supporting band comprises a head band which continues in a neck band which has two free ends connected to each other by a basic body of the tightening unit. The tightening unit has a neck shell and a basic body which are connected to each other in an articulated manner by a transmission lever. The basic body can be pivoted relative to the neck shell by a tightening lever linked thereto which is supported on the transmission lever by a cam. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205479 | HELMET COVER - A helmet cover having a dome with an outer edge, having at least two engaging members are provided extending along the outer edge of the dome and a method of advertising using the helmet. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205480 | ENERGY DISSIPATING BREAKAWAY ASSEMBLY FOR PROTECTIVE HELMET - A protective helmet, which includes a motion restrictor device, is disclosed. The device includes a strut having a pair of relatively moveable strut members. One of the strut members is associated with the helmet, and the other strut member is associated a harness assembly. The device also includes a brake assembly, with the assembly providing a plurality of arrest rates. Each of the arrests rates corresponds with a rate of relative motion (or acceleration) and a corresponding force experienced between the pair of strut members. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205481 | Fire Resistant Garments Containing A High Lubricity Thermal Liner - Protective garments are disclosed having an inner lining with high lubricity and high strength characteristics. The inner lining, in one embodiment, contains spun yarns combined with para-aramid multifilament yarns. The spun yarns may also contain flame resistant fibers, such as meta-aramid fibers, FR cellulose fibers, or mixtures thereof. The para-aramid filament yarns provide excellent strength characteristics to the fabric. In addition, in some embodiments, the multifilament yarns may enhance the fire resistant properties of the fabric. In one embodiment, the para-aramid filament yarns may have less than five twists per inch, such as from about 1 twist per inch to about four twists per inch. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205482 | PROTECTIVE ELEMENT FOR SPORTS PADS AND THE LIKE - An impact resistant insert for a protective pad and having a stiffener layer of impact resistant, thermoformable material retaining a preset curve at ambient temperature such as to substantially return to the preset curve upon deformation, the stiffener layer becoming temporarily more flexible under heat such that the preset curve can be modified to a different preset curve with the stiffener layer subsequently maintaining the different preset curve at ambient temperature. Also, an impact resistant insert for a protective pad and having a front layer of flexible material, a stiffener layer of multicell material having front and rear surfaces with the front surface being connected to the front layer, the stiffener layer being substantially resistant to impact forces, retaining a preset curve and substantially returning to the preset curve upon deformation, and a rear layer of flexible material connected to the rear surface of the stiffener layer. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205483 | TRAP AND DRAIN ASSEMBLY FOR DRAINING WASTE LIQUIDS WHILE BLOCKING ODORS - The invention provides a flush free drain trap system. The trap of the invention may be used in any trap system intended to block a back flow of odors from the waste line. A sealant liquid floats on top of the waste liquid in the trap to block odors. The trap uses one passageway to pass liquids to the sewer line, similarly to a conventional drain system, for preventing overflow and allowing cleaning. A second passageway allows the trap to dispose of small amounts of the waste liquid though an opening and a valve operated by the buoyancy caused by the accumulation of waste liquid in the trap. In normal use, waste liquid is passed to the sewer line without loss of sealant liquid. Furthermore, the performance of the trap is not affected by the evaporation of the waste liquid when the trap is unused. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205484 | TOILET-SEAT EQUIPPED WITH NOXIOUS ODOR EXHAUST DEVICE - A system, device, and kit to vent noxious odors emanating from within the bowl of a commode. The device comprises a toilet seat with intake vent holes in fluid communication with exhaust vent holes. The system includes a commode, the toilet seat, an electric motor-driven exhaust fan, a filter that absorbs odors, and a switch to turn on and off the exhaust fan. The toilet seat exhaust holes are in fluid communication with the filter and exhaust fan. The toilet seat intake holes are located such that when the toilet seat is lowered, the intake holes are on the bottom or sides of the toilet seat; thus the exhaust fan aspirates the noxious odors contained within and near the toilet bowl. A kit comprises the described components, except the commode, such that the toilet seat and exhaust components can be attached to a conventional commode. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205485 | DRAIN CHAIN SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLEANING DRAINS - Drain chain systems include a cap connected to a chain. The cap rests on a drain and can include holes to facilitate the passage of water through the cap. The cap can include a decorative shape. The chain is flexible and is placed in the drain, sometimes through a hole in a drain cover. The chain can be detachably connected to the cap by a coupling element to facilitate easy replacement of the chain, or can be integrally connected to the cap. During use, hair gathers on the chain. The chain is pulled out of the drain by the decorative cap positioned over the drain. The chain can be cleaned of entangled hair and reused, or the chain can be discarded with or without the cap, by either leaving the chain connected to the cap or by detaching the chain from the cap and replacing it with a new chain. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205486 | FLUSHING MECHANISM - A flushing mechanism includes a housing with an outfall made at the housing bottom surrounding an axis; a guide rod with axial restraint relative to the housing along the axis; a first piston that hermetically slips on the cylindrical inner surface and guide rod at the same time along the axis direction; a spring loading the first piston installed in the upper cavity surrounding the guide rod; the second piston that hermetically slips on the guide rod along the axis direction and locates between the first piston and the housing bottom; a spring loading the second piston installed surrounding the guide rod; control valve; lower part of the first piston is provided with ring protuberance. The large seal ring of seal assembly of the second piston is sealed over the small seal ring of seal assembly of the second piston. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205487 | TOILET DEVICE - According to an aspect of the present invention, a toilet device includes: a washing unit washing a surface of a bowl in a toilet bowl; a water supplying unit supplying washing water to the washing unit; a silicic acid polymerization inhibiting unit adding inhibitor for silicic acid polymerization to the washing water left on the surface of the bowl after the washing of the bowl, the inhibitor inhibiting polymerization of silicic acid component in the washing water left on the surface of the bowl; and a control portion executing a control starting an operation of the silicic acid polymerization inhibiting unit before the surface of the bowl is evaporated. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205488 | TOILET INSTALLATION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mounting assembly comprising a support member having a leg and a foot configured to be coupled to the trap; a clamping member including a bore and a distal end pivotally coupled to the leg of the support member; and an adjusting member extending through an opening in a wall of the pedestal, through an opening in the leg of the support member, and into the bore of the clamping member; wherein adjustment of the adjusting member pivots the clamping member relative to the support member to change a pitch of the adjusting member such that the adjusting member imparts a load into both the support member and the wall of the pedestal. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205489 | Pump Assembly for a Marine Toilet and Toilet Pump Connection System - A pump assembly for connection with a water source inlet ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205490 | SAFETY DEVICE FOR DRAIN SUMP - A safety device for a drain sump includes a drain adjunct member and an adapter for attaching the drain adjunct member to the main drain pipe that is in connection with the pool or spa pump. The drain adjunct member is “T-shaped” for limiting the possibility of limb entrapment and further includes anti-hair entangling mesh and vacuum relief holes for limiting the possibility of hair and body entrapment. In the event that an individual does block water flow into the drain adjunct member, the unblocked vacuum relief holes prevent a vacuum force from being created by allowing increased intake of water therethrough. The arrangement of the vacuum relief holes on the body of the drain adjunct member disrupts the vortex effect otherwise created by the typical single direction flow of water in a standard main drain pipe, thereby further limiting the likelihood of limb, body or hair entrapment. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205491 | SLIDE AND SWIVEL TRANSFER BENCH AND METHOD - A mechanism for moving into and out of an enclosure having in wall has a support having a first column for disposal inside of the enclosure on a first side of the wall and a second column for disposal outside of the enclosure on a second side of the wall. A platform for straddling the wall is disposed on the support. A seat is slidingly and rotatably arranged on the platform and has a first position on the platform for loading, a second position for allowing the user to lift a leg, and a third position wherein the user is in position for washing. A lock is disposed between the seat and the platform for locking or unlocking the seat in each of the first, second and third positions. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205492 | FOLDABLE HOT TUB SEAT - A selectively removable and foldable hot tub seat system that is movable to provide additional free area with the hot tub such as when aquatic exercise is desired in the hot tub, and yet can be readily returned into position for seating when a more relaxing use of the hot tub is desired. The foldable hot tub seat system also includes a seat that has an adjustable height, allowing for use by users of differing heights and/or seat height preferences. The hot tub seat system does not require any mounting hardware and may be installed, removed, and adjusted without requiring any tools. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205493 | Ecoshower - Device for recirculating shower water: a mixing device is connected directly to the hot and cold water inlets, the cold water inlet is connected to a recirculation system; a pump is actuated while the cold water inlet is cut off. In such a device, the hot water flow rate is kept by the mixing device just high enough to compensate for the thermal losses of the water circulating through the system. Water losses are thus minimized to the strict requirement. Advantage: partial continual renewal of the shower water, unlike systems involving full recirculation. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205494 | Adjustable Fixture Support Carrier for Off-the-floor Plumbing Fixtures - A fixture support carrier, for mounting a plumbing fixture above the floor, that can be adjusted in either direction by means of interchangeable studs and plastic nipples | 2013-08-15 |
20130205495 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR TURNING AND POSITIONING A PATIENT - A system for use with a bed having a frame and a supporting surface includes a sheet having a bottom surface placed above the supporting surface of the bed, a top surface, and a plurality of tether straps connected to and extending from the sheet. Each tether strap is configured for connection to the bed. The bottom surface is at least partially formed of a low friction material, and the top surface is at least partially formed of a high friction material, such that the top surface provides greater slipping resistance than the bottom surface. The tether straps include at least two pairs of tether straps, with one pair connected proximate a top edge of the sheet and another pair connected proximate a bottom edge of the sheet. The sheet may further include a sliding member on the bottom surface to assist in lateral sliding of the sheet. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205496 | FRAME OF A CRIB AND METHOD FOR EXPANDING AND FOLDING THE CRIB - A crib includes a top frame, four upright tubes, a bottom frame, four restriction members and two joints. The top frame includes two top end tubes and two sides connected between the two top end tubes. Each of the two sides has two side tubes between which the joint is connected. The bottom frame has two bottom tubes and each bottom tube has a straight connection section. The two respective connection sections are pivotably connected to each other and a support is connected to the bottom frame. The support has a locking unit located thereon. The four upright tubes are respectively and pivotably connected between the two top end tubes and the two bottom tubes. Four restriction members are respectively connected between the side tubes of and the upright tubes. The bottom tubes and the two sides can be folded when the locking units and joints are unlocked. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205497 | ADJUSTABLE BED FRAME - An adjustable bed frame, comprising one or more support rails with one or more fastening points, one or more slide rails, and one or more support risers. The slide rails can slidably engage with the support rails and adjustably fasten at the one or more fastening points. The slide rails and support rails can be adjustably assembled into top and bottom frame segments. The top frame segment can be connected to the bottom frame segment and supported by the support risers. The top and bottom frame segments are adjustable to accommodate more than one mattress size. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205498 | CANE HOLDER - A cane holder comprising one or more horizontal perpendicular plates, optionally one or more horizontal parallel plates, and a pair of support members for holding a cane, wherein the distance between the support members can be adjusted to fit the length of the cane. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205499 | SUPPORT BRACKET FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND USES THEREOF - The present invention relates to a medical support device and uses thereof. The medical support device includes a stem defining a longitudinal axis, the stem having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end adapted for securing the device to a receptacle. The medical support device also includes an elongate member permanently secured to the stem and extending outwardly from said stem at an angle to the longitudinal axis, the elongate member having an end proximate to said stem and an end distal to said stem, and a plurality of medical equipment support elements fixed to a lower surface of the elongate member between the distal end and a point intermediate the proximal and distal ends. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205500 | Patient Positioning Support Structure - A patient support system includes independently adjustable end columns supporting a centrally hinged, jointed or breaking patient support structure. At least one column includes a powered rotation assembly. The patient support includes at least two sections. A coordinated drive system provides for both upwardly and downwardly breaking or jointed orientations of the two sections in various inclined and tilted positions. Cable, cantilevered and pull-rod systems are included. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205501 | PATIENT SUPPORT APPARATUS AND CONTROLS THEREFOR - A patient support apparatus system includes sensors adapted to sense a gesture of a person, or forces exerted by the person on the patient support apparatus, and to control the movement of a component of the patient support apparatus based on the gesture or forces. The movement of the patient support apparatus matches the direction of the person's gesture or applied forces. The speed of the gesture and magnitude of the applied force also influence the movement of the patient support apparatus component. The controlled movement may be the upward and downward motion of a patient support deck on the patient support apparatus, or it may be the pivoting of a section of the patient support deck, or it may be other movement. Control of the patient support apparatus is carried out based on the intent of the user, as evidenced by the user's gesture or applied forces. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205502 | Patient Bed - A patient bed with a multimedia system is disclosed. A patient can access a net work through the multimedia system, and to join a net meeting to chat with other patients. The multimedia system can also provide a consolidated platform of medical information for a doctor or a nurse. An input device of the patient bed may have a touch pad, which allows the patient to control the position of patient support through finger gesture. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205503 | Mobile Treatment Table - A mobile treatment table including a central support. A first support member is pivotally connected with the central support and operable between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position. A second support member is pivotally connected with the central support and includes a handle integral therewith. The second support member is operable between a substantially vertical position and a substantially horizontal position. A wheel assembly is operably connected with the second support member and operable between an extended position adjacent a first side of the support member and a retracted position adjacent a second side of the support member. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205504 | Surgical head support - A cushioned head support device for safely and comfortably supporting a patient's head during procedures where the patient is positioned face down. The device affords easy access to the patient's face, providing multiple suitable openings for inserting medical devices as well as for viewing the patient. A mirror is provided so that medical personnel may view the patient's face conveniently and easily while working above the patient. The device is readily adjustable in multiple dimensions, providing for adjustment to accommodate any size face or head, as well as adjustments to raise or lower the height of the device or to tilt the device in any direction. The invention further comprises disposable cushions in various sizes to accommodate children as well as adults. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205505 | Expandable Structure Constructed from Sealed Films - An expandable structure is manufactured using sheets of thermoplastic material sealed together. The expandable structure has a concertina pattern on its sides that allows the structure to expand and collapse like an accordion. The concertina pattern is cut into the sheets of material rather than being folded into the material to speed up the manufacturing process. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205506 | Topper with Preferential Fluid Flow Distribution - A bed comprises a mattress and a topper resting atop the mattress and extending in longitudinal and lateral directions. The topper has a fluid flowpath having an inlet and an outlet. The flowpath exhibits a nonuniform resistance to fluid flow in at least one of the longitudinal and lateral directions. The bed also includes a blower connected to the inlet for supplying air to the flowpath. The resistance may be a monotonically varying resistance to fluid flow in at least one of the longitudinal and lateral directions and configured to preferentially drive fluid flow through the topper so that a larger proportion of the fluid flowing through the topper flows under a target region and a relatively smaller portion bypasses the target region. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205507 | CUSHION BLADDER WITH MIDDLE LAYER HAVING GAPS AND VARIOUS POSITIONED INTERIOR WELDS - A cushioning device has two materials that are sealed together at their peripheral edges to form first and second sides and first and second ends. Positioned between the first and second materials is a middle material. The middle material has the top and bottom sides, a gap between the first side and the middle material and another gap between the second side and the middle material. In addition, the first material is sealed to the middle material's top side by a first set of interior welds. The second surface is sealed to the middle material's bottom surface by a second set of interior welds. The first set of welds on the middle material's top surface and the second set of welds on the middle material's bottom surface are not superimposed on each other or overlap each other. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205508 | DEVICE FOR AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTING THE HARDNESS OF AN AIR BED BASED ON FRONT LYING OR SIDE LYING AND METHOD THEREOF - A device for automatically adjusting the hardness of an air bed based on front or side lying comprises: a mattress body having at least one air cushion, wherein the air cushion has an air inlet/outlet; gravity sensors traverse positioned in the mattress body; a cylindrical member, which one end is connected with the air inlet/outlet; an inflation/deflation device connected with the other end of the cylindrical member, wherein the other end is not connected with the air cushion; and a control device electrically connected with the inflation/deflation device and the air cushion previously stores the predetermining values of front lying and side lying, the gravity sensors are triggered to send signals to the control device while the user lies on, the control device determines the result of front lying or side lying based on the triggering amount and drives the inflation/deflation device to inflate/deflate the air cushion. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205509 | CUSHION STRUCTURE - A cushion structure, comprising: a foam cushion having a bottom surface and a supporting surface disposed parallel to the bottom surface; a plurality of gel supports, distributed dispersively over the supporting surface, the gel support is a conical component, the top and bottom surfaces of which are mutually parallel to each other, the area of the bottom surface is larger than the area of the top surface, the bottom surface of the gel support is each attached to the supporting surface of the foam cushion, and a spacing is kept between any two adjacent gel supports; and a covering sheet for wrapping together the foam cushion and the gel support. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205510 | MATTRESS HAVING REDUCED MOTION TRANSFER - A mattress according to some embodiments includes a viscoelastic foam divider that extends along a longitudinal axis of the mattress and that is made of a viscoelastic foam, whereas in these and other embodiments, the mattress has a layer of viscoelastic foam bridging a gap that extends along a longitudinal axis of the mattress. The mattress can also include a first body support portion having high-resilience foam positioned adjacent a first side of the divider or gap, and a second body support portion having high-resilience foam positioned adjacent a second side of the divider or gap for isolating the second body support portion from the first body support portion. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205511 | RESCUE PUNCH FOR DIVER KNIFE - A diver's rescue knife including a handle with a threaded stud at the butt end, a hammer screwed onto the stud and mounting a hard pin with a sharp point. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205512 | STATUS SENSOR FOR A CLUTCH ON A WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE - A sensor for determining the mode or cycle of a washing machine appliance is provided. The sensor detects the position of a clutch mechanism that is used to shift a wash basket between a spin mode and a wash or rinse mode. The sensor can provide a signal to a controller of the appliance to identify the position of the clutch. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205513 | WASHING MACHINE HAVING A WASHING BAG - Washing machine for the washing of laundry such as clothes and textiles, which washing machine has a main part that comprises: an inlet, for supplying washing water, an outlet, for disposal of washing water, a pump, in order to pump the washing water, a connection unit for fluid tight connection of a washing bag to the main part. The washing bag has fluid tight walls and is removably connectable to the connection unit of the main part, wherein the pump is arranged to pump water and air from the washing bag in order to create a certain negative pressure inside it with respect to the surrounding atmospheric pressure and by that emptying it of washing water. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205514 | DEPILATORY COMPOSITIONS - The present invention relates to a depilatory composition in the form of a gel which comprises a depilatory compound having a thiol group and at least 1.0 wt % of poly(methylvinyl ether/maleic anhydride) co-polymer crosslinked with 1,9 decadiene. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205515 | READY-TO-USE COSMETIC COMPOSITION FOR OXIDATION DYEING KERATIN FIBERS - The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for oxidation dyeing keratin fibers comprising, in an aqueous medium: (1) at least one oxidation dye; (2) at least one oxidizing agent; and (3) 1.5 wt % or more, relative to the total weight of the composition, of at least one amphoteric surfactant which is preferably a betaine-type amphoteric surfactant that may preferably be selected from the group consisting of alkylbetaines, sulfobetaines, alkylamidoalkylbetaines and alkylamidoalkylsulfobetaines, in particular alkylbetaines. The present invention is useful because the cosmetic composition according to the present invention can be prepared by a simple and inexpensive process, avoiding potential compatibility issues, and can provide better cosmetic properties and color intensity. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205516 | Non Metal Tanning - Tanned leather, skin or pelt is produced by non-metal tanning, comprising the step of tanning a bated hide, skin or pelt with a tanning agent (A), the tanning agent (A) being at least one compound of formula (I), | 2013-08-15 |
20130205517 | SUBLIMATION TRANSFER INK, METHOD FOR PRODUCING A DYED ARTICLE, AND DYED ARTICLE - A sublimation transfer ink to be discharged by an ink jet process contains water, a sublimation dye, and a trehalose-based compound. The amount of the trehalose-based compound in the sublimation transfer ink is preferably in the range of 3% by mass to 20% by mass, both inclusive. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205518 | Upper Structure for Bridge - An upper structure for a bridge includes a coping placed on the top end of a pier, and a girder held by the coping, wherein a side surface of the coping and an end surface of the girder are configured as inclined surfaces (or vertical surfaces), wherein a shear key protrudes on one of the inclined surfaces (or vertical surfaces), and a shear key slot is formed in another one of the inclined surfaces (or vertical surfaces) so as to be engaged with the shear key. The present disclosure can reduce the construction cost, can realize improved structural efficiency of the bridge upper structure, can realize an easy installation of the girders, can easily combine the girders with the coping without plastering or fixing with mortar by site work, and can efficiently resist to a shear stress that may be generated in the bridge. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205519 | ACCESSORY FOR A RECIPROCATING SAW - An accessory for a reciprocating power tool, the accessory including an attachment portion, a body portion, an accessory block, and an accessory element. The attachment portion is configured to be coupled to the reciprocating power tool. The body portion extends from the attachment portion and includes a mating member. The accessory block includes an accessory mating portion configured to mate with the mating member of the body portion. The accessory mating portion includes a locating member that projects towards the mating member. The locating member is received within the mating member for mating with the mating member. The accessory element is coupled to the accessory block for engaging a workpiece. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205520 | CLEANING ROBOT ROLLER PROCESSING - A coverage robot includes a chassis, a drive system, and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a housing and at least one driven cleaning roller including an elongated core with end mounting features defining a central longitudinal axis of rotation, multiple floor cleaning bristles extending radially outward from the core, and at least one compliant flap extending radially outward from the core to sweep a floor surface. The flap is configured to prevent errant filaments from spooling tightly about the core to aid subsequent removal of the filaments. In another aspect, a coverage robot includes a chassis, a drive system, a controller, and a cleaning assembly. The cleaning assembly includes a housing and at least one driven cleaning roller. The coverage robot includes a roller cleaning tool carried by the chassis and configured to longitudinally traverse the roller to remove accumulated debris from the cleaning roller. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205521 | DEVICE TO CLEAN BLOCKS OF MAGNETIC SEPARATORS - The present invention is related to a device to clean blocks of magnetic separators, wherein the device comprises a main body provided with a pneumatic system and a spatula associated to this main body through a fastener element. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205522 | Lint Roller With Secured Agitator Arm - A cleaning apparatus configured for removing debris or lint from clothing by agitating lint and then rolling it off. The cleaning apparatus includes a handle with a first end and a second end, a cleaning roll support extending from the handle second end and terminating at a distal end, an agitator arm extending from the handle second end parallel to the cleaning roll support and terminating at a distal end and an end cap rotatably connected to the agitator arm distal end. The end cap is configured to be rotatable between an open position away from the cleaning roll support and a closed position in which the end cap engages with the distal end of the cleaning roll support. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205523 | CLEANING BRUSH - A cleaning tool ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205524 | Toothpaste Dispensing Toothbrush - A toothbrush comprising a toothpaste dispenser that is removably connectable to a head, wherein when connected the toothpaste dispenser can dispense toothpaste from a dispensing aperture, through a passage formed in a shaft of the head and out through at least one aperture formed in a brush portion of the head. As the head is removably connected to the dispenser it is possible for a user to replace either the head or dispenser when needed. For example, a dispenser can be changed when it is empty. Alternatively, a head can be replaced when a different user wants to use the toothbrush when a head is too worn or when it a user desires to use a different shape or hardness head. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205525 | Versatile Wash Cloth System - A device and method of use for a cleaning cloth which employs multiple fabric or material surfaces to allow a user to select the type of surface through its design and ability to reverse internal and outer surfaces is disclosed. In one embodiment, the versatile wash cloth incorporates attachment loops which facilities the hanging and additional cleaning uses of the wash cloth. The attachment loops may be mounted, coupled, or formed as an integral part of the design for the versatile wash cloth. In addition, the versatile wash cloth system may employ a handle extension component to aid in the cleaning process. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205526 | FLOOR MAINTENANCE DEVICE AND CLOTH - A floor maintenance device ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205527 | MOLAR-DEDICATED TOOTHBRUSH - A molar-dedicated toothbrush is provided to remove dental plaque formed in a molar tooth because the head part of the toothbrush can approach the side of a molar tooth located at the inner most part, approach the side of a molar tooth, or approach the side of a molar tooth adjacent to an extracted molar tooth in a surface-contact manner. The molar-dedicated toothbrush of the present invention includes a toothbrush body configured to be able to be held, a toothbrush head provided at a front part of the toothbrush body and rounded in a U shape so that the toothbrush head can come into a surface-contact with the side of a molar tooth, and a toothbrush tuft configured to brush the molar tooth. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205528 | ORAL CARE INSTRUMENT AND PACKAGE THEREFORE - A toothbrush having a handle and a head in a display package is described. The head is attached to a neck which is attached to the handle. An indication element is between the head and the handle and is in electrical communication with a power source. A switch connects the indication element to the power source and has a first position where the indication element is not energized and a second position where the indication element is energized. An adequate force applied to the head and an at least partially translucent package body moves the switch to the second position. The package body has a first face and a second face. The first face and/or the second face have a rugose area configured to facilitate application of a force to the head and/or neck through the package body to place the switch in the second position. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205529 | BRUSH AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A BRUSH - In the case of a brush ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205530 | SIMPLE SPEED TRIM TOOL - A painting tool allows a consumer to paint around trim or an adjoining wall or surface without preparation tape or other time consuming methods prior to the actual paint application. The painting tool includes a guide guard that is activated into a working position by a switch on its handle. With the guide guard in place, the user can trim close to adjoining surfaces without getting paint on them. This is typically referred to as “cutting in”. There may be a calculated gap between the guide shield and the end of the working paint roller cover that works with the natural flow of the paint to cut in close to the unpainted surface. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205531 | DEVICE FOR SECURING A BLADE ON A WIPER - The invention relates to a securing device ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205532 | WIPER BLADE WITH COVER - A cover for windshield wiper blades having an elongate body with a central collar and first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar. The first and second elongate portions having outer ends, and the central collar defining an interior passageway having a snap-fit tongue. A channel is disposed along each of the first and second elongate portions extending from the central collar towards the outer ends; and an end retainer or other securing mechanism is located at the outer ends. Also, windshield wiper blades incorporating such covers. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205533 | TRUCK MOUNTED CLEANING SYSTEM - A cleaning system is disclosed that includes a vehicle that has a cooling system for circulating a coolant, a diverter coupled with the cooling system that is configured to divert the coolant through a heat exchanger, a pump configured to pump a cleaning solution through the heat exchanger so that the heat exchanger heats the cleaning solution without mixing the coolant and the cleaning solution, and a rotary head cleaner in fluid communication with the heat exchanger for receiving the cleaning solution and applying the cleaning solution to a floor. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205534 | Device in Connection with a Floor Cleaning Machine - The invention relates to a device ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205535 | STEAM CLEANING APPARATUS - A surface cleaning apparatus, and in particular a steam/vacuum mop, comprises a steam delivery system for generating and distributing steam onto a surface to be cleaned and a vacuum source mounted to at least one of the foot assembly and the handle assembly and in communication with multiple suction inlets, where one of the suction inlets are intermittently blocked. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205536 | Canister Attachment for Leaf Blowers/Vacuums - A canister attachment for leaf blowers/vacuums is an apparatus that attaches to existing yard waste leaf blower/vacuum's to provide a user with a facilitated means to collect solid animal waste or other debris deposited on the ground. The apparatus comprises a suction nozzle assembly, a canister, a suction duct, a support assembly, and a leaf blower/vacuum. The suction nozzle assembly comprises a canister mount and a nozzle. The canister comprises a nozzle mount, a lateral surface, a filter plate, a duct opening, and a first and second chamber. The suction duct comprises a duct canister mount, a channel, and a leaf blower/vacuum mount. The configuration of these components provides the user with a mobile accessory that utilizes the suction from existing conventional leaf blowers/vacuums to siphon animal waste through the nozzle and into the canister. Furthermore, the apparatus provides an exhaust catch to prevent accidental discharge through the leaf blower/vacuum. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205537 | DUST DETECTION SYSTEM - There is provided a dust detection system for a vacuum cleaner comprising a dust separation chamber ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205538 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner comprising a main body and a separating apparatus associated with the main body, wherein the main body includes a suction generator for drawing air into the separating apparatus and a handle arrangement including a trigger member for activating the suction generator. The trigger member is resiliently biased into a first position in which the suction generator does not operate, and is movable into a second position to activate the suction generator, wherein, when in the first position, a contact surface of the trigger member is spaced away from an adjacent surface of the handle arrangement and, when in the activated position, the contact face of the trigger member is substantially flush with the adjacent surface of the handle arrangement. The invention also relates for a handle arrangement for such a vacuum cleaner. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205539 | CLEANER-HEAD FOR A VACUUM CLEANER - A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaner has a rotating brush bar driven by an air-cooled motor, which is mounted inside the cleaner head with at least a section of the motor being located inside the brush bar. To cool the motor in use, an external casing of the motor is provided a plurality of air-cooling holes comprising at least one air intake and at least one air exhaust. These cooling holes are connected—intake to exhaust—to form one or more air-cooling paths through the inside of the motor. Each air intake is connected to an upstream clean air inlet by a stationary—not rotating—intake duct, and each air exhaust is similarly connected to a downstream clean air outlet by a stationary—not rotating—exhaust duct. This avoids the problems associated with using the rotating brush bar itself as a duct for carrying cooling air to the motor. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205540 | HINGE DEVICE - A hinge device in which a slider elastically supported by a compressive coil spring is put into contact with a pivotal lever installed on a cover of a product which swings open or closed. The hinge device can increase a free stop section and simultaneously prevent the cover from being incidentally open. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205541 | SECOND WHEEL HOLDER - The present invention relates to the field of sliding door systems. The invention relates to a second wheel holder ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205542 | WHEEL CARRIAGE - The present invention relates to the field of sliding door systems. The invention relates to a wheel carriage ( | 2013-08-15 |
20130205543 | ADJUSTABLE TORQUE HINGE - An adjustable torque hinge includes a set hinge, a torque providing unit and a torque adjusting unit. The set hinge unit couples a first and second wing plate with a pivot pin. The first and second wing plates forms a pin joint with a first sleeve and second sleeve. The torque providing unit includes a torque spring to provide turn back recovery. A torque adjusting unit has a torque adjustment member. The first sleeve includes a first cam, and the torque adjustment member includes a second cam which couples with the first cam to drive the torque adjustment member to the torque spring. Conversion between the first and second sleeves enables the bearing hinge to be used in both directions, accumulating force both in normal and reverse directions to adjust the torque force for opening and closing operations. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205544 | SHOCK-ABSORBING CASTOR - A castor includes a casing constituted by a part having at least one housing suitable for receiving a pivot defined on an axis, and a bearing defined on an axis perpendicular to the axis, at least one wheel suitable for running on a surface, a shaft mounted to co-operate in the bearing, the wheel being mounted in association with the shaft, the part being constituted by at least two portions and that are made respectively of two materials of different flexibilities, the portion presenting the greater flexibility being interposed between the housing and the axial orifice of the bearing so as to isolate the housing and the bearing from each other. The castors may be used with furniture or the like, in particular in a hospital setting, e.g. for beds, tables, walkers, and also for moving suitcases, baggage, or the like. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205545 | Cable Lacing Tie Devices and Methods of Using the Same - Cable lacing tie devices and methods of using the same are disclosed. The cable lacing tie devices include a head assembly and a cable lacing tape. The head assembly being configured to retain a first portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly and having a length of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The head assembly further adapted to retain a second portion of the cable lacing tape extending from the head assembly. The methods of using the cable lacing tie devices to hold together a plurality of objects with a cable lacing tie device include retaining a first portion of a cable lacing tape in a head assembly, looping the cable lacing tape around the plurality of objects and retaining a second portion of the cable lacing tape within the head assembly. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205546 | TRIM PANEL RETENTION ASSEMBLY - A trim panel retention assembly for a vehicle includes a retention bracket mounted to an inner door panel and a trim panel bracket mounted to a door trim panel. The trim panel bracket is proximate and spaced from the retention bracket such that the retention bracket deters the trim panel bracket and door trim panel from detaching from the inner door panel during a side impact collision. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205547 | MOORING DEVICE AND STEERING MOORING MECHANISM USING SAME - It is an object to provide a mooring device capable of connecting weight members to each other easily and tightly and of preventing electric conduction between weight members and generating no noise or heat which causes malfunction. It is an object to provide a steering mooring mechanism using the mooring device. The mooring device has fixing members fixed to two electrically conductive members to be moored, and a metal connecting member connecting the fixing members, wherein at least one of the fixing members is configured as a non-conductive fixing member having a metal fixing body fixed to the member to be moored, and a coupling body made of non-conductive material for coupling the fixing body and the connecting member in a manner not to contact each other, such that the connecting member is non-conductive with respect to the member to be moored on the side of the non-conductive fixing member. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205548 | CURVED ZIPPER, METHOD OF APPLYING A CURVED ZIPPER, ASSEMBLY SET AND PRODUCTION TOOL FOR A ZIPPER - The invention relates to an insulated curved zipper with two zipper chains extending adjacent to one another in the longitudinal direction in a zipper plane, wherein the zipper is made curved in the zipper plane in at least one curve portion, wherein at least one fastening tape made curved in each case in the zipper plane for application to a flat element is arranged in each case in at least one curve portion on each of the zipper chains. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205549 | Slider Assembly - Disclosed is a new conceptive slider assembly applied to a zipper. The slider assembly comprises: a slider shaped in a cylinder of which bottom is opened, the slider of which both edges coupled with teeth are curved inward; a bottom stop fixed to an end of one side tape; and a locking unit fixed to an end of the other side tape, the locking unit being separably coupled with the slider disposed above the locking unit to limit movement of the slider, wherein the locking unit allows for or blocks the movement of the slider by coupling with or separation, in a vertical direction, from the bottom stop. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205550 | Sliding Fastener - In a sliding fastener, a fastener element is adhered at a predetermined pitch. The fastener element includes: a close-contact portion; and first and second engaging/disengaging portions which are respectively disposed on the first and the second tape surface sides of the close-contact portion. The close-contact portion has a first close-contact surface and a second close-contact surface which are respectively disposed in one direction and the other direction along the tape length direction. In addition, the pitch is set smaller than a sum of a dimension between the first and the second close-contact surfaces and a dimension between the first and the second close-contact surfaces. As a result, it is possible to make an element row rigid in a line in a more firm manner when a left and right element rows are coupled. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205551 | COMBINED DIVING UTENSIL - A combined diving utensil has a buckling assembly, a seesaw and a fastening element. The buckling assembly includes a male buckle and a female buckle. Of which, one end of the female buckle is provided with an opening, and the other end provided with a mating joint. One end of the male buckle is provided with a threading portion, and the other end provided with an extension coupled with the mating joint. A plurality of ribs are set on one surface of the fastening element, which is set on the threading portion of the male buckle. A stopper is set close to the end of the fastening element. The seesaw is provided with a thrust rib plate, which is mated with a plurality of ribs on the fastening element and pivoted on the female buckle via the fulcrum. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205552 | Belt Buckle - A belt and belt buckle design that opens to the front where the strap enters the belt buckle from below. The buckle is made from a single buckle member that is formed and that uses force and/or guidance from the buckle to hold the belt in place. The buckle has a hook region to support the strap of the belt and has a body passing around the strap from the back region of the strap to the front region of the strap. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205553 | SLIP-RESISTENT SHOELACE - A slip-resistant shoelace of the present invention includes a body having an external tube. The external tube is manufactured by weaving. Each of Pluralities of sections of a cavity of the external tube is filled with a center core respectively. The center cores are arranged at intervals to be discontinuous. Thus, sections having the center core are solid, and sections without the center core are hollow. The hollow sections can be used to be disposed in a shoelace hole stably or to be tied and knotted tightly. Thereby, the slip-resistant shoelace of the present invention can prevent the knot from slipping. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205554 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIRING GAS TURBINE COMPONENTS MADE OF CERAMIC COMPOSITE MATERIALS - Method for repairing a gas turbine component, which at least at the spot to be repaired consists of a ceramic composite material, where an energy beam locally heats the gas turbine component in a zone, and where one or more auxiliary materials and optionally fibers and/or particles are fed to this zone, wherein a ceramic is generated in the melting zone through the one or more auxiliary materials, and, optionally, the one or more auxiliary materials together with the fibers and/or particles forms a ceramic composite material. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205555 | SLIPCOVER METHOD AND SYSTEM - A method and system that allows a user to create patterns for removable furniture covers employs a data input device to trace a piece of furniture. The data input device is traced over predetermined areas of the furniture known to those in the art of furniture cover design. The data input device transfers the trace data to a processor that renders an image of the traced portion of the piece of furniture. The processor permits the user to print off, or output to a cutter, appropriately shaped working patterns to cover the predetermined areas, and to assemble a removable furniture cover or slipcover for the piece of furniture. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205556 | Rivet-Fitting Tool - A rivet setting device contains in a housing a receiving chamber in which a break-off rivet mandrel is situated after the setting operation. Arranged in this receiving chamber are two elongate magnets which leave free between them a space for the residual mandrel and which attract the residual mandrel from the holder for the rivet after it has been broken off and retain it. The holder for the residual mandrel can be moved with a transverse component in the device, with the residual mandrel being moved past a stripping element into a region outside the axis of the holder for the rivet. During the rearward movement of the residual mandrel holder, the residual mandrel is stripped off and remains in a collecting chamber. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205557 | LOOPED PIN INSTALLATION APPARATUS - Embodiments of the invention are directed to an apparatus for installing a looped pin in an associated bracket. An exemplary apparatus generally comprises a body having a pin-receiving slot formed therein for receiving a closed end of the pin therein, and a resiliently-biased pin-retaining mechanism within the slot for releasably engaging and retaining the closed end portion within the pin-receiving slot during installation. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205558 | RETAINING DEVICE FOR AN INSTRUMENT - The present disclosure relates to a retaining device for an instrument, including at least one joint having at least two parts, and at least one drive unit associated with the joint designed to move the joint by driving at least one of the parts. The retaining device includes a securing device, which has a locking mechanism associated with the joint and a release unit that can be activated, wherein the locking mechanism interacts with the release unit such that the locking mechanism holds the joint in a locked position as long as the release unit is not activated. The securing device permits motion of the joint out of the particular locked position within a specified range of motion even if the release unit is not activated. The present disclosure further relates to a corresponding securing device for a retaining device and to an operating method for the securing device. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205559 | QUALITY CONTROL FOR A PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE - A system and associated methods of quality control for a pressure relief device are disclosed. More specifically, a system and method including one or more of non-destructive dimensional or visual verification, unique identification (e.g., serialization), and image capture of a pressure relief device or a constituent component of such a device are disclosed. A system and method are disclosed in which a checked physical attribute of a pressure relief device, or component thereof, is compared against a statistically expected attribute to determine whether the device or component is suitable for further manufacture or delivery to a customer. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205560 | Mounting System for an Electronic Control Module Housing in a Vehicle - A mounting system for a control module in a vehicle comprises a housing with a flange formed with an opening adapted to receive a fastener for securing the housing to the vehicle. A crack initiator causes a crack to occur in the flange or the housing and thus reduces bending of the housing during a side impact collision causing lateral forces. Preferably, an attachment bolt extends through the opening into the vehicle and the flange forms a C-shape around the opening to allow lateral forces during the side impact collision to force the attachment bolt to slide out of the opening. Preferably, electronic components in the module include an event data recorder for recording data about the vehicle collision and relaying the data after the collision, a communications system for calling for assistance and a controller for cutting off the vehicle fuel supply. | 2013-08-15 |
20130205561 | METHODS FOR REMOVING A FASTENING COMPONENT - A tool assembly for a rotary hammer is provided. The tool assembly includes an adapter and a drive socket removably mounted on the adapter. The adapter has a first end portion configured to be held by a chuck of the rotary hammer and a second end portion that includes a socket square drive fitting on which the drive socket is removably mounted. The socket drive fitting can have any suitable size. For example, the socket drive fitting can be a 1/4 inch, a ⅜ inch, a ½ inch, or a ¾ inch square drive fitting. | 2013-08-15 |