37th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140250555 | BALLISTIC MATERIAL WITH STRUCTURAL STAYS - The disclosure relates to ballistic material with structural stays, in particular, the disclosure relates to ballistic material having resilient structural stays woven directly into the ballistic material. Ballistic material having structural stays resists bunching or pulling, providing improved force distribution and better user protection in the event of multiple ballistic strikes. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250556 | EYE PATCH - The invention provides an eye patch ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140250557 | CONVERTIBLE BIB - A bib having a first panel and a storage container. The first panel has a collar constructed in a first end. The storage container has a first and a second side, an upper opening and a lower closed end. The first panel also has a second end which is attached to an upper end of the second side of the storage container in order to capture spillage while the bib is in use. The first panel can also be folded down into the storage container and secured by a fastener about the upper opening of the storage container. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250558 | BABY TEETHER BODYSUIT - A baby teether bodysuit is provided. The baby teether bodysuit may include a garment with a teething collar and a bib integrated thereto. A user may be clothed in the garment so as to use the teething collar so that the bib wicks away user saliva and other moisture. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250559 | Hair Treatment Accessory - A device that can be worn by a person getting their hair washed and/or cut is described and taught. The device has a cape and a mask that the user can comfortably wear throughout the duration of the washing and cutting process. The device may take many forms but has a transparent mask that attaches to a water proof cape. The mask may also have ear protection and a padded perimeter to provide further comfort for the wearer. In some cases, the ear protection may have integrated speakers for the playing of music or listening to a proximal television. The device further has a trough for collecting excess water or hair. The attachment mechanism employed by the device can vary but will include snaps, hook and loop fasteners, zippers, and the like. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250560 | MULTI-PIECE BIB - Exemplary embodiments of a bib having a first surface and a removable second surface may be described. The bib may have a first surface made from a variety of cloth materials and a removable second surface that can couple to the first surface. The removable second surface can be decoupled from the first surface when stained or soiled so that a wearer may be wearing a clean bib at all times. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250561 | FREE-FLOATING DUAL LAYER SWIMSUIT - A swimsuit comprising an inner compression layer attached to an outer layer in a free floating manner is provided. The inner compression layer shapes, contours and slims the wearer's body, whereas the outer layer provides an aesthetically pleasing design. The inner and outer layers are positioned substantially independent from each other on the wearer's body for their respective purposes. It is further contemplated that the outer layer provides an additional shaping, contouring and slimming function in addition to the inner compression layer. Left and right leg openings of the inner and outer layers may be spot attached to each other at one or more locations. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250562 | MULTI-SPECTRAL CAMOFLAGE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A multi-spectral concealment assembly includes a garnish panel having a panel perimeter and a web spanning the panel perimeter. The web includes garnish bands extending across the panel perimeter. Gaps are positioned between each of the garnish bands. A method for assembling a garment panel includes joining the garnish panel with a liner. Joining includes fixing a garnish panel first location to a liner first location, gathering the garnish panel at the garnish panel first location, and fixing a garnish panel second location at a liner second location. A method for cutting plies of a multi-spectral concealment laminate includes stacking the laminate into plies and interposing an isolation sheet between each ply. The garnish panels are laser cut from the plies, and seared along respective edges. The searing of the edges of each garnish panel is isolated from searing along edges of other garnish panels with the isolation sheet. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250563 | Aesthetic Figure and Muscle Enhancing Body Garment - A garment to be worn on a person for compressing and enhancing the shape of the person's body. Worn as either an outer garment or as an under garment, using padding in the shape of muscles or other body parts to enhance to look of the person. The padding is bonded directly to the garment or fitable within a pocket in a desired location. The pocket being maintained in a closed position by a zipper or other releasable closure device. The padding can be used to enhance or replace breasts. The compression characteristics of the garment and the enhanced muscle shaped padding creates a desirable look for a person. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250564 | Waterproof Taped Glove and Mitten with Laminated Leather - A leather laminating method and an apparatus manufactured by applying the leather laminating method. A waterproof membrane may be sandwiched between two layers of breathable materials, and a waterproof breathable (WPB) material may be formed. The WPB material may be laminated to a leather material by using a dot adhesive, and a laminate construction may be created. The laminate construction may be cut into pieces, and the pieces may be sewn together into a hand-covering garment. The garment may be taped at seams to prevent water from passing through the garment. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250565 | TRANSFORMABLE GLOVE - A transformable glove is formed from multiple panels covering the fingertips, palm, and palm heel of a user. In one version, a back panel is joined to a finger panel, a palm panel, and a palm heel panel along side edges to form a glove, while creating openings allowing fingers to be extended outside the glove as desired. The finger panel combines with the distal end of the back panel to form a finger pocket which can be inverted to allow the fingers to emerge from the glove. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250566 | ADJUSTABLE HAIRBAND - An adjustable hairband may include an outer layer of fabric, an inner layer of fabric fastened to outer layer to form a fabric tube comprising two channels between the layers, a first cord disposed within and extending out of a first plurality of openings to allow the layers to be cinched by the first cord, and a second cord disposed within and extending out of a second plurality of openings to allow the layers to be cinched by the second cord. A method for adjusting the hairband may include placing the hairband around a user's head to encompass the user's hair, pulling the first cord to tighten a first end of the hairband, securing the first cord in a tightened position with a lock, pulling the second cord to tighten an opposite end of the hairband, and securing the second cord in a tightened position with a lock. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250567 | Air-Cushioned Shorts For Cycling - Cycling shorts for protecting a rider from harmful effects occasioned by the design of the substantially unpadded seat of a racing-type cycle. Fabric shorts of conventional or elongated design include a interior protective pad. The pad includes adjoined seat and crotch sections and is symmetrical with respect to an axis of symmetry. It includes an interior chamber for receiving pressurized air. A pump for delivering selectively pressurized air communicates with the interior chamber by means of a conduit. The chamber includes internally honeycombed sections for minimizing air flow so that the cushioning effect of the pad is preserved despite the force exerted by the weight of a wearer on the hard and relatively-inflexible seat. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250568 | SLIP-RESISTANT HOSIERY - A slip-resistant hosiery is provided to reduce slipping of a foot within a shoe. In an example embodiment, a slip-resistant hosiery includes a body adapted to cover a foot of a wearer, a first gripping surface positioned at an outer surface section of the body, and a second gripping surface positioned at an interior surface section of the body. The first and second gripping surfaces are adapted to cover a posterior surface of a heel of the foot. The gripping surfaces may be at least semi-transparent. In another example embodiment, a slip-resistant hosiery includes a body adapted to cover a foot of a wearer, a first gripping surface positioned at an outer surface section of the body adapted to cover a surface above the plantar surface of the foot, and the first gripping surface is at least semi-transparent. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250569 | CHILDREN'S SOCKS - A child's sock includes a sock body having an upper portion, a heel portion, a sole portion and a toe portion. At least one connector is secured to the sock body and is adapted to connect with a complementary connector of a complementary sock. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250571 | SAFETY HELMET WITH DYNAMIC VISUAL DISPLAY - A safety helmet for displaying dynamic designs comprising: a non-opaque protective shell including an outer surface and an inner surface; an inner padding, including an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein a portion of the inner padding is surrounded by the inner surface of the outer shell; a dynamic visual display adapted to display one or more images or video, wherein the dynamic visual display is mounted inside the space defined by the inner surface of the protective shell and the outer surface of the inner padding, wherein the dynamic visual display fills a viewable surface as viewed through the protective shell; and a display controller in electronic communication with the dynamic visual display such that the display controller communicates the one or more images or video to the dynamic visual display and control the operation of the dynamic visual display. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250572 | BELT CLOSURE AND CHIN STRAP OF A PROTECTIVE HELMET EQUIPPED THEREWITH - A belt fastener for detachably connecting two belt ends comprises a housing and a plug, which can be clipped into in the housing. The belt fastener is a safety fastener opening if a predetermined tensile load acts on the belt ends. A separate finger flap is hinged to a front end of the plug for clipping it into the housing. The finger flap preloaded outwards in direction away from the plug by a separate spring. The finger flap can be brought in abutment with a stop surface of the housing by means of a stop surface opposite of the attachment point. Both stop surfaces are tilted forward by an angle of inclination (α) of >0°, particularly of 20°. In addition, two stop surfaces are convexly or concavely curved, wherein the stop surface the finger flap has a smaller radius of curvature than the stop surface of the finger opening. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250573 | STRAP ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS AND GOGGLES INCLUDING SAME - Examples of strap attachment systems and goggles including same are described. Goggles according to the present examples may include a lens, a strap connector attached to the lens, and a strap including an attachment portion configured to be removably coupled to the strap connector. The strap connector may be fixedly or removably attached to the lens, and in certain examples the strap connector is pivotally coupled to the lens. A strap connector according to some examples herein includes a first molded body including a passage and a second molded body including a post, the passage configured to engage the post when inserted into the passage to secure the connector to the lens. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250574 | ADJUSTING STRAP, AND SWIMMING GOGGLES AND SWIM FINS COMPRISING THE SAME - An adjusting strap is provided. The adjusting strap has a strap body and at least one fastening portion. An end zone of the strap body has at least one fastening hole, which is disposed along the strap body in a lengthwise direction. The fastening portion is disposed on the strap body and located at an inside area adjacent to the fastening hole, the at least one fastening portion is integrally formed with the strap body and extends away from a top surface of the strap body. When the end zone of the strap is bent in reverse, the fastening portion is capable of threading through the fastening hole to be in position. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250575 | ALTERNATE QUILTING - An alternate quilting method and an apparatus manufactured by applying the alternate quilting method. Multiple layers may be arranged in layer sets, the layers of each layer set may be quilt-stitched to each other, and as a result, stitches may be formed. A space between the layers of each layer set may be filled with a thermal insulation material. The layer sets may be offset with respect to each other, in order for the stitches of one layer set to be blocked by the area of another layer set abundant with the insulation material, the objective of which may be to block flow of cold air through the alternate quilting construction. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250576 | SPRAYING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a spraying device for spraying an enclosure with a liquid cleanser. The device comprises a metering system communicating with a reservoir and a spray head containing a vibrating mesh spray actuator. The metering system comprises a metering chamber, a weir member and a conduit means. The device is rotatable between a first recharging orientation and a second dispensing orientation. The conduit means comprises an element selected from a check valve and a channel. In particular, the invention relates to a spraying device which is suited for automatically cleaning a toilet bowl. The invention also relates to a cartridge configured to be received by the spraying device. Furthermore the invention relates to a method for spraying an enclosure comprising a rotatable lid with a liquid cleanser. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250578 | TOILET WITH LIGHTED SEAT HINGE - Various disclosed systems relate to fixtures, such as toilets, that include a lighting mechanism for illuminating portions of the fixture. One embodiment relates to a toilet. The seat assembly of the toilet includes a hinge assembly having a hinge housing and a lighting mechanism. The lighting mechanism is at least partially encapsulated by the hinge housing. The lighting mechanism including a first light source and a power source. The seat assembly further includes a lid pivotally connected to the hinge assembly. The seat assembly includes a ring pivotally connected to the hinge assembly. The lighting mechanism is configured to direct light at the tank and to direct light into the bowl such that light is reflected off of the tank and off of an interior of the bowl. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250579 | WAVE GENERATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREE-FORM BODIES OF WATER - A wave park for an open or large body of water is disclosed. The wave park includes a body of water, and a track positioned in or proximate the body of water. The wave park further includes at least one foil coupled to move along the track, the at least one foil being at least partially submerged in the body of water. The at least one foil has a curvilinear cross-sectional geometry that includes a leading surface that is concave about a vertical axis to provide drag to generate a primary wave laterally in water of the body of water that contacts the leading surface of the foil, and a trailing surface that narrows from a maximum width of the foil adjacent the leading surface to a point at an end of the foil, the trailing surface to decrease the drag of the foil and to minimize oscillatory waves that trail the primary wave from the water moving past the leading surface of the foil. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250580 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSING OF A PUMP SYSTEM - A pump system including a motor, a fluid pump powered by the motor, a temperature sensor, and a controller. The controller including a processor and a computer readable memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the controller to receive a first temperature value from the temperature sensor, receive a second temperature value from the temperature sensor, calculate a rate of temperature change by comparing the first temperature value and the second temperature value, calculate a heating offset value based on the rate of temperature change, and calculate an ambient temperature based on the second temperature value and the heating offset value. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250581 | Low Profile Circular Drain With Water Stop For Swimming Pools - A sump drain includes a ring-shaped chamber having an inner sidewall with a diameter of at least about 18 inches and an outer sidewall, and a circular opening between the sidewalls preferably about an inch wide and optionally having a grid cover. Preferably the inner sidewall has a number of ports extending inwardly to radial conduits to a central hub for tying into a pool or spa filtering system, with the central hub operating as a clean out and having a removable cap. Upon installation, plaster substantially fills the space between the chamber and the central hub, such that the sump drain attractively blends in with the pool or spa floor. When installed, the top opening is preferably substantially flush with the pool or spa floor while being safely unblockable. And the sump drain preferably further includes channels both outboard and inboard from the chamber top opening and around the central hub, to help prevent water from passing through the plaster into the shotcrete of the pool or spa. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250582 | BATHTUB EXERCISE AUXILIARY APPARATUS - A bathtub exercise auxiliary apparatus includes: a first support, a bathtub, a second support, a traction unit and an exercise rack. The first support includes a plurality of base rods, traverse rods, longitudinal support rods, and longitudinal assembling rods. The bathtub is disposed in the first support and includes a trough and a plurality of housing portions. The second support is removably fixed to the first support, located above the bathtub, and includes a plurality of longitudinal connecting rods fixed to the longitudinal assembling rods, two parallel traverse connecting rods connected to the longitudinal connecting rods, two traverse rods connected between the longitudinal connecting rods, and two longitudinal rods connected to the traverse rods. The traction unit is disposed at the connections of the longitudinal rods and the traverse rods. The exercise rack is disposed between the traverse connecting rods, bridges over the trough, and includes a griping portion. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250583 | Anti-bacterial Foot Bath Liner Device - An anti-bacterial and anti-fungal foot bath liner device for lining a pedicure or foot treatment tub while providing antibacterial properties to prevent transmission of infection includes a liner. The liner has a perimeter edge, an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface of the liner is impregnated with silver nanoparticles wherein the liner is configured for preventing bacterial infection. The liner is configured for positioning in a tub wherein the upper surface of the liner lines the tub. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250584 | SHOWER DOOR ASSEMBLY - A shower door assembly is provided comprising a stationary frame, a movable frame having at least one through hole, and at least one adjusting assembly, wherein each of the at least one adjusting assembly comprises a fixing block located between the stationary frame and the movable frame, and receivable in the stationary frame, the fixing block having a channel, a deformable element receivable in the channel of the fixing block, and a fastening element passing through the through hole of the movable frame to connect with the deformable element. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250585 | SHOWER ENCLOSURE SYSTEM - A shower enclosure comprises a plurality of prefabricated panels that are arranged to at least partially surround a space for bathing. At least one of the panels is a layered structure having a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer. The first layer forms an interior surface of the shower enclosure exposed to the space for bathing. The third layer is arranged between the first layer and the second layer, and is coupled to the first layer and the second layer. The layered structure is a sandwich structured composite comprising the first layer, second layer, and third layer. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250586 | Water Shower System - A water shower system has an overhead shower, a hand-held shower, a water distributing element connected to a source of water and also to the overhead shower and to the hand-held shower and having a valve located between the source of water and the overhead shower and the hand-held shower, and a switch located outside of the water distributing element and spaced from the water distributing element and the valve, operatable by a user and having a first position in which the valve provides a water supply to the hand-held shower so that water issues from the latter, and a second position in which the valve provides a water supply to the overhead shower so that water issues from the latter. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250587 | TOILET AND SHOWER CHAIR FOR THE DISABLED - The toilet and shower chair for the disabled is a medical appliance that enables a disabled person to perform toilet and shower functions safely without assistance from an escort. The chair has a frame that includes legs, armrests, a backrest portion, and a centrally positioned seating portion. A showerhead overlies the seating portion. Multiple spraying devices are arranged on the backrest portion for applying water and a water/soap mixture to a user's back. The legs of the chair are vertically adjustable. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250588 | INFINITY AND UNDER MOUNT CONVERTIBLE SINK CONFIGURATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A convertible sink configuration device and method converts a counter recessed sink into an infinity sink and back again. The method and device enable the covering of a drain and the majority of a counter recessed sink opening area to present a spa like infinity sink and back again with ease. The device may include a sink insert attached to a base support. The base support may attach to a supporting mechanism. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250589 | SINK ASSEMBLY - A sink assembly includes a basin including one or more sidewalls having interior and exterior surfaces, the one or more sidewalls defining an interior and a top opening; a layer of bonding material provided on the exterior surfaces of the one or more sidewalls and extending about the top opening; and a mounting flange coupled to the layer of bonding material and extending about the top opening of the basin. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250590 | PLUMBING FIXTURE WITH ELECTRIC SENSOR - A plumbing fixture at least having a first housing section and a second housing section which are arranged movable to one another, whereby the first housing section together with the second housing section forms an electrical sensor. In particular, an electrically conductive and simultaneously sealing coupling component is provided between the housing sections, whereby further an electrically conductive coupling component is provided between the first housing section and the second housing section and the coupling component comprises an electrically conductive plastic. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250591 | LIFTING DEVICE FOR HANDICAPPED PERSON - A transporting and lifting device for handicapped person includes a seat attached to a carrier for supporting a user, a front sling coupled to the front portion of the carrier and a rear sling coupled to the rear portion of the carrier for hanging and lifting and elevating the carrier and the user. The carrier includes an anchoring device attached to front portion of the carrier for connecting to the front sling with a hanging strap, and another anchoring device attached to rear portion of the carrier for connecting to the rear sling with a back board. A retaining strap is coupled to the rear sling for engaging with the user and for stably retaining the user to the rear sling. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250592 | INFANT CALMING/SLEEP-AID DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE - An infant calming/sleep-aid device includes a main moving platform that moves in a reciprocating manner and an actuator that drives the reciprocating movement of the main moving platform. The moving head platform is linked to the main moving platform and at least one of a motion sensing device and a sound sensing device are either at or proximate to a moving head platform that is pivotally linked to the main moving platform. A logic circuit links at least one of the motion and sound sensing devices of the infant calming/sleep aid-device to the main moving platform whereby signals detected modulate movement of the main moving platform. A sound generating device is linked to the logic circuit. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250593 | PORTABLE CONFIGURABLE FURNITURE - The present invention relates to lightweight collapsible portable and configurable furniture. In one embodiment, a table includes a collapsible top with optional slat(s), a collapsible top support frame, a collapsible leg frame and leg extenders. The top support frame provides tension to the top. The leg frame is coupled to top support frame. The leg extenders extend independently from the leg frame to provide stability. In another embodiment, a cot includes collapsible top(s), corresponding pair(s) of support bars and legs. The legs are coupled to the support bar pairs to provide support and tension to the top(s). | 2014-09-11 |
20140250594 | MATTRESS SUPPORT FACILITY WITH RETAINING BRACKETS - This disclosure concerns an adjustable bed with a deck-on-deck appearance. A concealing assembly is attached to the center frame of an articulating bed, wherein the concealing assembly is situated below the mattress platform and conceals the base frame as the center frame moves along the base frame when the bed articulates. In other embodiments, such as for non-wall hugger beds where the center frame is stationary, a concealing assembly may still be used but will also be stationary. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250595 | NECK, SPINE, AND SPINAL CORD SUPPORT DEVICE FOR NEWBORN BABY AND INFANT, AND BLANKET ASSEMBLY FOR SAME - A blanket assembly for swaddling an infant (e.g., newborn baby) includes a blanket body defining a pocket between an upper layer and a lower layer of the body at one end of the blanket body, the pocket accessible via an opening selectively closeable to seal the pocket. A neck, spine and spinal cord support device of a semi-rigid material is removably insertable in the pocket of the blanket body and secured within the blanket by the pocket so as to maintain the support device in a substantially fixed position within the blanket body. The support device supports the head, neck, spine and spinal cord of a newborn baby or infant when the infant is laid on the blanket body in a supine position and wrapped in the blanket body, so as to inhibit injury to the infant's head, neck, spine and spinal cord while carried by a person. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250596 | BED COVER - The present disclosure provides at least in part a bed cover comprising a plurality of heat insulating chambers having a first surface and a second surface and at least two sidewalls connecting the first surface and the second surface, the width of said first surface being greater than the width of said second surface; a plurality of heat conduits between the sidewalls of the heat insulating chambers, said heat conduits having an open and a closed position; wherein each heat insulating chamber is hingeably connected to at least one adjacent heat insulating chamber, such that the heat conduits may open and close as adjacent heat insulating chambers flex towards or away from each other. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250597 | ADJUSTABLE BED FOUNDATION SYSTEM WITH BUILT-IN SELF-TEST - This disclosure describes built-in self-test techniques for an adjustable bed foundation system. In one example, this disclosure describes a remote controller device for an adjustable bed foundation system, the remote controller device includes a user interface configured to receive input from a user, and a processor configured to initiate, via the user interface, at least one test sequence that tests the remote controller device in response to the received user input, and display, via the user interface, information related to the at least one test sequence. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250598 | SURGICAL TABLE - Surgical table and system for positioning, or lifting, a patient for purposes of generally performing a medical procedure on a posterior-portion of the patent (such as spinal surgery). The surgical table and system comprise a patient support system, a patient-positioning system and a base. In one embodiment, the patient-positioning system is configured to lift the head or foot end of the patient independently from each other, such as in Trendelenburg or reverse-Trendelenburg positions, and is also configured to angle the patient laterally. In another embodiment, the patient support is configured with an electrically-powered track and/or rail system that extends the patient support assembly away from the base, whereby the extension of the patient support forms a cantilevered support. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250599 | Deck Assembly For Adjustable Bed - An adjustable bed base includes a deck assembly made at least partially of foam. In one embodiment multiple sections of the deck assembly are joined to each other with living hinges formed from a plastic material coating the different sections of deck. In another embodiment, each section is made from foam surrounded with a plastic cover and adjacent sections joined with conventional hinges. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250600 | ELECTRIC FOLDING BED - An electric folding bed includes a base having a load-bearing element for supporting hips of a user and at least a track extending along a head-to-foot axis of the bed, a telescopic actuator having a body pivotally attached to the base and a telescoping element linearly moveable relative to the body along the head-to-foot axis substantially, a connecting unit pivotally connected with the telescoping element, a backboard fastened to the connecting unit for the user to lean thereon, at least a supporting element pivotally attached to the base and the connecting unit, and at least a moving element disposed to the track and pivotally attached to the connecting unit. The telescoping element drives the connecting unit and the backboard to swing up and displace away from the load-bearing element. Therefore, the electric folding bed can avoid user's uncomfort and injury when the user sits up. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250601 | ARM TUCKING DEVICE FOR USE WITH AN OPERATING ROOM TABLE - An arm tucking device for use with an operating room table. The arm tucking device includes a structural member and an elongate arm support member that is pivotally attached to the structural member. An angular locking mechanism adjustably fixes the angle between the arm support member and the structural member. The arm support member can be rotated toward the table from a first position to a second position. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250602 | HYBRID SPRING - A complex spring unit ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140250603 | NURSING BED - A nursing bed, including at least a net-shaped fabric with a plurality of mesh openings and a bearing frame. The net-shaped fabric includes a warp and a weft. The diameter or inscribed circle diameter of the mesh opening is 2 to 6 times the diameter of the warp and the weft. The ratio of the sum of the areas of the mesh openings with respect to the area of the net-shaped fabric is 35% to 78%. The diameter or the inscribed circle diameter of the mesh opening is less than 1.5 mm. The diameter of the warp and the weft is less than 0.55 mm. The thickness of the net-shaped fabric is less than 1.1 mm. At least two edges of the net-shaped fabric are connected to two opposite edges of the bearing frame, respectively. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250604 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REMOVING MOISTURE FROM A MATTRESS TOPPER - A patient support apparatus includes a pressurized air source, a dehumidifier, and a support surface including a topper having a vapor-permeable surface. The dehumidifier is configured to selectively treat pressurized air communicated to the dehumidifier from the pressurized air source and communicate the treated pressurized air to the vapor-permeable surface. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250605 | FLUORESCENT WHITENING AGENT COMPOSITIONS - Disclosed are compositions containing:
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20140250606 | IMPELLER TYPE ROLL MODE WASHING METHOD AND WASHING MACHING ADOPTING THE METHOD - A rolling mode washing method of a washing and rinsing cycle is disclosed. The method uses at least three pulsators slantedly positioned within a washing tub. The pulsators are positioned with respect to one another such that each pulsator is adjacent to two different pulsators. The washing tub is filled with water and materials to be cleaned are placed within the washing tub. A pair of adjacent pulsators are rotated in opposite directions with respect to one another. The pair of rotating pulsators lifts the materials to be cleaned. A second pair of adjacent pulsators are rotated in the same direction with respect to one another. The second pair of rotating pulsators creates a force to push the materials to be cleaned. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250607 | Method for Washing Laundry in a Laundry Washing Machine - The present invention relates to a method for washing laundry in a laundry washing machine ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140250608 | Product - A detergent dispensing cartridge for use in a washing machine. The washing machine is for cleaning a soiled substrate. The treatment of the moistened substrate is with a formulation comprising a multiplicity of polymeric particles. The cartridge has multiple compartments. A first compartment holds a first detergent formulation. A second compartment holds a second detergent formulation. A portion of the contents of the first compartment are released before a portion of the contents of the second compartment. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250609 | METHOD FOR DYEING GOLF BALLS AND DYED GOLF BALLS - A golf ball of a first color is dyed to a second color with an anionic or nonionic disperse dye. Either or both of a pigmented coating layer or an optional clear coating layer on the pigmented coating layer comprises a member selected from the group consisting of polyurethanes, polyureas, polyamides, and combinations thereof, which can be dyed by the anionic or nonionic disperse dye. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250610 | System and Method for Coloring Articles - A method and apparatus for coloring an article includes fastening an article to a container which at least partially encloses the article. The article fastens to the container in a fixed position. A portion of the container is inserted into a liquid by an actuator. The liquid enters the container through an open end. An air pocket is created in the container when it is inserted into the liquid. A first portion of the article is contained within the air pocket and a second portion of the article is dipped into the liquid and thereby is colored from a dye in the liquid. The actuator also removes the container and the article from the liquid. The process can be repeated with the article in an inverted position and with another liquid to color another portion of the article a second color. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250611 | ACID DYEING OF POLYURETHANE MATERIALS - A polyurethane is dyed with an aqueous solution of an acid dye compound, a quaternary ammonium compound selected from soluble tetrabutylammonium compounds and tetrahexylammonium compounds, and, optionally, an water-soluble organic solvent. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250612 | Data Transferring Powered Toothbrush - A data transferring powered toothbrush is provided for use during oral health care activities carried out daily by a user. A powered toothbrush is provided including an orientation sensor that provides data relating toothbrush usage to various positions within the oral cavity. Further, the toothbrush comprises a data extractor that provides a means for transferring the data from the toothbrush to an external medium for viewing and manipulation. Further still, the powered toothbrush is comprised in a system including a data transfer medium (i.e. “smartphone”) and the Cloud, which allows for data transfer between multiple external mediums from the powered toothbrush. The system further allows for passive participation in social games with awards and incentives. The system and powered toothbrush further provide for active participation in brushing games to encourage proper brushing techniques. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250613 | AUTONOMOUS FLOOR-CLEANING ROBOT - An autonomous floor-cleaning robot comprising a housing infrastructure including a chassis, a power subsystem; for providing the energy to power the autonomous floor-cleaning robot, a motive subsystem operative to propel the autonomous floor-cleaning robot for cleaning operations, a command and control subsystem operative to control the autonomous floor-cleaning robot to effect cleaning operations, and a self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem that includes a deck mounted in pivotal combination with the chassis, a brush assembly mounted in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to sweep up particulates during cleaning operations, a vacuum assembly disposed in combination with the deck and powered by the motive subsystem to ingest particulates during cleaning operations, and a deck adjusting subassembly mounted in combination with the motive subsystem for the brush assembly, the deck, and the chassis that is automatically operative in response to an increase in brush torque in said brush assembly to pivot the deck with respect to said chassis. The autonomous floor-cleaning robot also includes a side brush assembly mounted in combination with the chassis and powered by the motive subsystem to entrain particulates outside the periphery of the housing infrastructure and to direct such particulates towards the self-adjusting cleaning head subsystem. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250614 | CLEANING DEVICE WITH KITE TAIL SWAB - A cleaning device, especially an instrument cleaning device, having a thin, flexible threadlike object with a first straight end and a second looped end and a swab member attached to the looped end. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250615 | MEDICAL SUCTION CLEARING APPARATUS - A suction cleaning apparatus or suction cleaning horn is a generally cylindrical barrel or sleeve with an insertion cone to control and direct the distal tip of a suction tool into the bore of the barrel. A stylet is secured within the suction cleaning barrel and aligned on the longitudinal axis of the bore such that insertion of the suction tool into the cleaning barrel inserts the stylet into the channel of the suction tool to mechanically clear any obstructions of the suction tool. The distal end of the suction cleaning horn may also include one or more holes or vents to permit cleaning liquid to be drawn into the bore of the cleaning horn and into the suction tool channel to help clear obstructions in the suction tool. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250616 | MULTIPURPOSE CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device including a handle coupled to a flange that allows multiple adjustable attachments for cleaning applications is described herein. The relative position of the attachments and the flange may be adjusted to enable the device to be used on a wide variety of cleaning surfaces. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250617 | TWISTED WIRE BRUSH AND METHOD OF MAKING - A twisted wire brush comprises a wire core and at least one length of spring coil. The wire core has a first length, defines a core axis, and comprises at least two core wires intertwined. The core wires twist helically about the core axis. Each length of spring coil extends about at least one of the core wires, and each length of spring coil is pressed between the twisted core wires. In another embodiment, a method of making a twisted wire brush comprises providing at least two core wires, positioning a length of spring coil about each core wire, aligning each length of spring coil, and twisting each core wire about a core axis. In yet another embodiment, a grill brush comprises a handle, a plurality of twisted core wires attached to the handle, and at least one length of spring coil, each length extending about at least one core wire. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250618 | MOP | 2014-09-11 |
20140250619 | FLOOR CLEANING DEVICE HAVING A SOLE PLATE TO REMOVABLY RECEIVE A CLEANING SHEET THEREON - An implement for a cleaning system. The system has a floor cleaning device, which can accept a cleaning sheet removably attachable to the device. The device has a foot which comprises a housing and a panel movable in relationship to each other. The sheet is removably attachable to the panel, without requiring attachment to the housing. This arrangement provides ergonomic benefit and ease of sheet replacement. The cleaning system may be used to clean hard surfaces, such as a floor. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250620 | LOTION APPLICATOR AND METHOD THEREFOR - A device for applying lotion to a user's body has a foam layer. A cover layer is applied to a top surface of the foam layer. A pair of openings formed through the foam layer and the cover layer. A reinforcement layer is applied around each opening. A tab member is formed along an outer perimeter of the strip member. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250621 | WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY - A windshield wiper assembly for a vehicle includes a wiper motor having a casing and an output shaft, a crank arm coupled to the output shaft, and a link cover attached to the casing of the wiper motor by a clasp. The link cover shields the assembly from fluid, such as rain water, melting snow, washing fluid, and the like, and is easily attached to the wiper motor via the clasp without the need for specialized tools or the like. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250622 | WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY - A windshield wiper assembly for a vehicle includes a bar, a wiper motor mounted on one side of the bar, and a pair of pivot shafts arranged on the one side of the bar. The windshield wiper assembly has an easy layout, and the pivot assemblies, the wiper motor and the link mechanism are all located in the same direction relative to the bar. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250623 | BladeBoot.RTM.is a wind shield wiper and arm protector, made of insulated foam rubber tubing. This tube is an easy slide on and off application that slips over exiting wiper blades and arms of parked vehicles. Used for hot and cold weather protection against ice, snow and dry rot. - A device made of insulated foam rubber, with added vinyl pieces, that fits over windshield wipers and wiper arms of vehicles, equipment and boats, that protects wiper blades and arms from harsh elements. Using this boot acts as a barrier between harsh weather elements protecting against excessive heat, snow and ice from damaging wipers and arms. By sliding these single piece devices over each wiper blade and arm it provides 100% UV protection while shielding against harsh elements. Wiper blades and arms are protected against damage from sticking to the windshield while vehicle is in a parked position. Additional vinyl strips and/or vinyl lettering assist in easier removal of the device in wintery and excessive heat conditions. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250624 | MOP BUCKET - A mop bucket ( | 2014-09-11 |
20140250625 | Low Pressure Drop Dust Collectors - Highly efficient particulate collectors, such as for dust and street debris collected by a mobile street cleaning vehicle, with very low pressure loss are disclosed. One embodiment uses a specially contoured passage to separate the solid particles from particulate-laden gas stream by rapid directional change at a throat region. By using the Venturi effect at the accelerating zone communicating with a gas return channel from the particulate retaining chamber, a small amount of the gas will be recirculated from the deposit zone to help move and retain the separated particles in a confined collection receptacle. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250626 | VIBRATING MEMBER FOR A BRUSHLESS VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner includes a vacuum head having a housing and a vibrating member connected to the housing. A suction inlet draws dirt and debris into the vacuum head. Vibration of the vibrating member facilitates drawing the dirt and debris into the vacuum head through the suction inlet. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250627 | WHEELS FOR NON-MOTORIZED VEHICLES - A wheel for a non-motorized vehicle (e.g., a shopping cart) can include a housing assembly and a tread assembly. The housing assembly can be configured to sealingly house electronics or other components. The tread assembly can removably mate with the housing assembly such that the electronics or other components remain closed and/or sealed within the housing assembly when the tread assembly is mated or unmated with the housing assembly. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250628 | Castor for Luggage - A castor for a luggage includes a mounting seat, an upright mandrel having an upper portion connected with the mounting seat, a roller support mounted on a lower portion of the upright mandrel, a shaft mounted on the roller support, and two rollers secured on two opposite ends of the shaft and located at two opposite side of the roller support. Thus, when the rollers on the roller support are worn out during a long-term utilization, the roller support can be removed from the upright mandrel for maintenance or replacement of the roller support and the rollers, without having to replace the whole structure of the castor. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250629 | DETACHABLE HANGER FOR COVERING OF BUILDING'S OPENING - A hanger for a sash of a window to detachably engage the sash with a rail of the window, and the hanger includes a pulley assembly and a restricting assembly. The pulley assembly has a base and a plurality of pulleys mounted on the base for rotation. The pulleys engage the rail so that the pulley assembly moves in the rail. The base is provided with a slot. The sash is provided with a rod. The rod engages the slot of the pulley assembly to engage the sash with the rail, and the rod leaves the slot via a lateral opening thereof while the covering rotates for a predetermined angle. At this time, the sash is disengaged with the rail to be moved off the window. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250630 | Grip assist device - A grip brace having an adjustable base is provided, in which the base is secured around the user's wrist. The brace is attached to at least one finger of a user's hand to prior to securing the base to the wrist in order to hold one end of the base in place while the other end is pulled. At least one wrap is provided to cover and apply pressure to the user's hand as the hand grips the handle or rod-such as the handle of a tennis racquet, fishing pole, table tennis paddle, broom, rake or other devices-and attaches to the main member or other portion of the grip brace, by means of a fastener, thereby supporting the user's grip of the rod or handle. Further, the base, the at least one arm, both, or the entire grip brace may be comprised of an elastic material such that the amount of support for the wrist and hand may be increased by stretching a section of the brace as desired, thereby increasing the compressive force on the effected portion of the user's hand, wrist, or arm. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250631 | TUNED HINGE - A product including a hinge which may include two opposed columns or towers defining at least one gap there between, and a compressible or elastomeric material filling at least a portion of the at least one gap. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250632 | SNAP-LOCK HANDLE FOR STRAPS - A handle device for a strap having a clip and a receiving element disposed within a grip. The clip lockingly engages the grip. The combined structure of the clip and grip forms a slightly curved handle adapted for a user to carry a container by comfortably clasping the handle. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250633 | PANEL HARDWARE SYSTEM AND ASSOCIATED METHODS - The present disclosure is drawn to a panel hardware system and related methods. The panel hardware system can comprise a track and a wheel configured to interface with the track. The panel hardware system can also comprise a hanger including an extension portion, and a panel coupling portion to couple with a panel, wherein the track or the wheel is coupleable to a support structure and the other of the track or the wheel is coupleable to the extension portion such that the panel is movable relative to the support structure. In addition, the panel hardware system can comprise an adjustable spacer operable with the track, the wheel, and/or the hanger to provide a distance between the panel and the support structure as the panel moves relative to the support structure. The spacer can facilitate variable spacing configurations to accommodate a variety of panel dimensions or support structure configurations. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250634 | CLIP-SHAPED DEVICE FOR PREVENTING TOPS FROM BECOMING UNTUCKED - A clip-shaped device for preventing tops from becoming untucked, where pants are fixed between an upper clip part and a lower clip part and a belt is fixed between the upper clip part and a decorative cover element, and at the same time, lower ends of the tops are fixed by a fixing member, thereby preventing the lower ends of the tops from being exposed to the outside of the bottoms. Since a tops fixing member, the clip member, and the decorative cover element are included, the tops fixing member fixes the lower ends of the tops, the clip member fixes the pants, and the belt is fixed between the decorative cover element and the clip member such that the lower ends of the tops are not exposed to the outside of the bottoms, and thus clothes can be worn neatly and comfortably. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250635 | INTERLOCK-ABLE CLOSURE CLIPS - A multi-closure strip of clips with one or more openings to hold the neck of a bag, which include a male and a female interlocking portion to hold the clips together in a series. Each clip includes a female pocket at a first edge, and a male tab at a second edge. Neighboring clips can interlock or mate-ably attach to the respective pockets and tabs without the need for adhesive, and without fracture of the clip material. Instead of a neighboring clip, a tag or label with a mating pocket or tab can be mate-ably attached to the clip. The clips can be made of a resilient plastic or biodegradable material, or any recyclable products. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250636 | INTERLOCK-ABLE FINGERED CLOSURE CLIPS - A multi-closure strip of clips with one or more openings to hold the neck of a bag, which include a male and a female interlocking portion to hold the clips together in a series. Each clip includes a set of male and female slots at a first edge, and a set of male and female slots at a second edge. Neighboring clips can interlock or mate-ably attach to the respective sets of slots and fingers without the need for adhesive, and without fracture of the clip material. The clips can be made of a resilient plastic or biodegradable material, or any recyclable products. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250637 | Spring Bar with Radial Pin - A spring bar assembly having a tubular member and a first end member at a first end of the tubular member. A first axial pin extends from the first end of the tubular member. A second end member is provided at a second end of the tubular member. A second axial pin extends from the end of the second end member. A biasing member positioned within the tubular member biases the axial pins towards each other, and a retractor is provided and connected to either the tubular member or the second end member (but not through the tubular member) for facilitating the urging of the axial pins toward each other, The second end of the tubular member and the second end member are cooperatively shaped to prevent the second end member from uncoupling from the tubular member when the spring bar assembly is decoupled from between first and second lugs of a wristworn device. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250638 | SCREW CONNECTION, IN PARTICULAR FOR A CLAMP, AND CLAMP - Screw connection, in particular, a tension clamp, and method of forming the screw connection. The screw connection includes a screw having a screw head and an external thread with a thread turn profile and a thread axis, and a mating thread element having an internal thread, matched to the external thread, with at least one thread groove bordered by thread flanks to screwably receive the screw. A geometrically defined deformation of the external thread is arranged at a predetermined distance from the screw head to collide with at least one thread flank during the screwing of the screw into the mating thread element. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250639 | MAGNETIC COUPLER - A connector system includes an insert configured to be attached to a first object and a magnetic coupler configured to be attached to a second object. The magnetic coupler has a quick connect receiver receiving the insert. The magnetic coupler has a magnet magnetically attracting the insert into the quick connect receiver. The magnetic coupler has insert latches engaging and locking the insert in the quick connect receiver. The insert latches are releasable to allow the insert to be removed from the quick connect receiver. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250640 | DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - A device for securing an article of clothing to a desired length or position and a method for using the device are described. The device is comprised of a first member and a second member pivotally coupled together on corresponding ends thereof and a closure means attached at the opposing ends of the first and second members. The device can be used to secure an article of clothing by disengaging the closure means to open the device, sliding the second member of the opened device beneath the article of clothing to be secured, and engaging the closure means to close the device over the article of clothing. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250641 | MECHANICAL AND ADHESIVE BASED RECLOSABLE FASTENERS - A hybrid reclosable fastener with both mechanical mating and adhesive reclosable mating elements and a method of forming the hybrid reclosable fastener is described herein. Mechanical mating elements include mating portions having cooperating coupling parts configured to provide mechanical mating along with adhesive mating elements including an adhesive material formed on the cooperating coupling parts configured to provide an adhesive mating. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250642 | ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE OF WEIGHT SENSOR FOR SEAT OCCUPANT DETECTION - An attachment structure of a weight sensor for seat occupant detection includes an insert member extending from a skin member of a seat portion into a concave groove provided on a pad member of the seat portion, and at least one connection member connected to an end part of the insert member inside the concave groove. An opening part is provided in the insert member, and the weight sensor inserted in the insert member through an opening of the opening part across the concave groove. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250643 | Clip - Provided is a clip able to lock axial movement and circumferential movement thereof by employing a simple configuration. A hub of the clip can be inserted into an insertion hole formed in an undercover. In each elastic flap, a basal part is supported in a cantilever manner, and a free end part elastically deforms around the basal part which forms a fulcrum so as to approach or separate from an outer periphery. Each elastic flap spreads out from the basal part toward the free end part so as to increase in width in a circumferential direction. The clip is attached to the undercover such that axial movement and circumferential movement of the clip are locked. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250644 | CARGO STRAP FASTENER - A fastener operable to fasten to a strap having a tensioned segment and a loose segment comprises a planar profile having at least two sides defining an elongated wrap section configured for having the loose segment of the strap wrapped around it, and at least one slot configured to clip onto the tensioned segment of the strap, and retain the loose segment of the strap wrapped around the elongated wrap section against the tensioned segment of the strap. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250645 | Acrylic urn vault - The sealing acrylic urn vault of the invention includes a generally square sheet of ⅝″ cast acrylic serving as the base and a generally square top portion which will have four adjacent side walls bonded to its edges and protruding downward. Each opposing side wall will be bonded length-wise to each adjoining side, creating a seamless cast acrylic box, open at the bottom, that lowers onto the acrylic base. Attached to the base are four 0.625″ tall ⅝″ thick acrylic guide rails, bonded equidistant from the outside base edge on all four sides of the base. This “railing system” is the fastening guide for the acrylic top portion which lowers onto the base with the inside of the four side walls bonded with the outside edges of the four guide rails. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250646 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING INTERTWINING KNOTS - Techniques produce intertwining knots in a multifilament thread. In such techniques, an air stream pulse is generated by a nozzle channel opening into a treatment channel periodically with an interval between successive air stream pulses. During an interval, the air stream pulse is directed transversely onto the thread guided in the treatment channel so that a continuous sequence of intertwining knots is produced in the running thread. An auxiliary air stream is generated continuously or discontinuously and the auxiliary air stream and the air stream pulse are blown in together into the treatment channel. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250647 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING PIEZOELECTRIC DEVICE - A method for fabricating a piezoelectric device that includes a piezoelectric resonator to be mounted on a solder applied over a surface of a substrate. The piezoelectric resonator includes a metal case and at least a pair of lead terminals extracted from the metal case. The lead terminal includes a first part, a second part, and a third part. The method includes: applying solder cream at a case region and a lead region of a surface of the substrate, the case region corresponding to the metal case, the lead region corresponding to the third part; placing a block solder with a smaller area than an area of the case region at the case region; arranging the metal case of the piezoelectric resonator to the case region, arranging the third part to the lead region; and heating the substrate and the piezoelectric resonator in a reflow furnace. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250648 | MOLDED URETHANE FOAM PAD FOR VEHICLE SEATS, VEHICLE SEAT, AND PROCESSES FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An object of the invention is to provide molded urethane foam pads and vehicle seats that can contribute to the reduction of environmental load and have appropriate impact resilience and hardness and excellent durability with good balance, and also have high comfort. A molded urethane foam pad for vehicle seats including a polyurethane is obtainable by foaming and curing materials including a plant-derived polyol (A), a non-plant-derived polyol (B), water, a catalyst, a foam stabilizer and a polyisocyanate, and has a core density of 55 to 65 kg/m | 2014-09-11 |
20140250649 | TOOL FOR FASTENING BLIND RIVETS - A blind rivet fastening tool in which the jaws are open at the original position, and at a return step in which the tool is returned to the original position after a blind rivet is fastened the fastened blind rivet is pushed out. The tool comprises a hollow nose housing for housing a mandrel; a nose piece provided at a front end of the nose housing and having an opening; a floating piece provided at a front end of the inside of the nose piece; the floating piece having a though hole in which the mandrel is inserted; a jaw guide provided at the back side of floating piece and having an inside surface which has a smaller diameter toward the front end thereof; jaws provided inside the jaw guide for holding the mandrel; a pulling head and a jaw pusher for respectively pulling back and pushing forward the jaws. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250650 | BEARING INSTALLER FOR HUB - A bearing installer for hub includes a threaded rod and a pushing device. The pushing device includes a pushing element. The threaded rod is inserted through a through hole of a sleeve tube or the pushing element, an axle, and an axle hole of the hub. A bearing is sleeved onto the sleeve tube or the axle. The pushing device is screwed to the threaded rod. When the pushing device is moved along the threaded rod, the bearing is pushed by the pushing device into a receiving room of the hub. Thereby, the bearing may not contact the threaded rod so that the bearing and the threaded rod are not abraded. Also, the hub is prevented from shaken so that the bearing is easier to be positioned. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250651 | ARTICLE ASSEMBLY APPARATUS HAVING ROTARY ARTICLE PICK AND PLACE - An article assembly apparatus and method employs rotary pick and place technology to deposit one component of an apparatus within another at a relatively high rate of speed. A substantially disk-shaped component is inserted within a substantially cylindrical component with a relatively tight fit between the two. The substantially disk-shaped component is carried at a fixed, predetermined angle, relative to a radius of a rotating wheel carrying the component, permitting the smooth placement and depositing of the substantially cylindrical component within the substantially cylindrical component. The substantially disk-shaped component may comprise a piston and the substantially cylindrical component may comprise a body of a bottom filled airless container undergoing assembly following the placement of a substance to be dispensed within the body. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250652 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ASSEMBLY OF FIBERGLASS REINFORCED SUCKER RODS - Methods for assembling fiberglass reinforced plastic sucker rods include transporting fiberglass reinforced plastic sucker rod sections from an off-site location to an assembly facility at or near a point of use, and providing a sufficient number of metallic end fittings to connect respective ends of the plurality of sucker rod sections in series at the assembly facility. Systems for assembly of sucker rods from sucker rod sections transported from off-site location to or near a point of use are also described. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250653 | System and Method for Rapid Battery Exchange in Electric Vehicles - A system and method for the rapid exchange of batteries in an electric vehicle. The electric vehicle contains a removable battery housed in the vehicle's undercarriage. The electric vehicle moves through the exchange system either by propelling itself or by being propelled by the system. As the vehicle is propelled forward, the removable battery within the vehicle is unlocked from the vehicle and replaced with a charged battery. The charged battery forces the removable battery out of the rear of the vehicle as the vehicle moves forward through the exchange. The vehicle remains powered throughout the exchange process. Once the charged battery is aligned in position under the vehicle and connected to the vehicle through corresponding contacts, the charged battery is located into place in the vehicle's undercarriage and the vehicle is ready for additional driving. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250654 | WORK MACHINE WITH DOOR-MOUNTABLE FRESH AIR FILTER - A work machine comprises an operator station, a filter door, and a fresh air filter to filter fresh air that flows from outside the operator station into the operator station. The fresh air filter is mounted to the filter door for movement therewith relative to the operator station. An associated method is disclosed. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250655 | Device and Method for Removing a Pool or Deck Cover Anchor - A device for removing a pool or deck cover anchor includes a base having a front, a rear, and two sides; a swivel rotatably attached to the front of the base with dowel pins so that the swivel will rotate to stay level; a U-shaped gripping element on the swivel, adapted to grip the anchor; a handle attached to the rear of the base, the handle being substantially longer than the swivel; a handle stop on the handle; and wheels rotatably attached to the sides of the base; wherein the handle, base, and swivel form a lever and the wheels allow the tool to roll so that a generally downward force on the handle produces a straight vertical force on the anchor that lifts the anchor out of the ground. Methods for removing and replacing anchors utilize the tool as further described. | 2014-09-11 |
20140250656 | DE-SWAGE MACHINE FOR REMOVAL OF A HEAD FROM A HEAD STACK ASSEMBLY - A de-swage machine for removal of a head of a head stack assembly including a tooling unit configured to receive a head stack assembly comprising a plurality of heads and an indicia, a blade module configured to remove a head from the head stack assembly, an indicia reader configured to read the indicia, and a controller. The controller is configured to select and remove a head from the head stack assembly by at least reading the indicia using the indicia reader, transmitting the indicia to a database, receiving head stack assembly information corresponding to the indicia from the database, selecting the head for removal based on the head stack assembly information, and removing the selected head using the blade module. The blade module can also include a force sensor, and the de-swage machine can also include an imaging unit. | 2014-09-11 |