39th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080229469 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RELEASABLY SECURING CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES TO CHILDREN - Products and methods are provided for releasably securing infant and toddler clothing accessories, such as shoes, socks and hair accessories, to a child. The products include novelty articles decorated with whimsical graphics and/or cut into whimsical shapes having adhesive properties designed to provide a temporary bond between the accessory and the child. The methods include adhering a footwear or hair accessory, directly or indirectly, to a child using the novelty adhesive articles. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229470 | Cap Having Auxiliary Visor - Disclosed is a cap having an auxiliary visor. The cap includes a hair band having enough elasticity to be worn on a user's head, a front visor coupled to the front of the hair band so as to block sunlight, and at least one auxiliary visor hinge-coupled to the top or bottom surface of the front visor and fixed thereto by an attachment/detachment means. The auxiliary visor is adapted to selectively unfold so as to shield the side of the user's face from UV rays, as well as fold so as to overlap the front visor for an aesthetic appearance. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229471 | Protection System - A protection system for the neck, chest, and torso on down to the mid-thigh area as it shields the wearer from a variety of messy situations. One embodiment employs sleeves that cover both arms of a user entirely and end with thin, elastic cuffs or bands at the wrists. In addition, the protective layer features a base that is A-lined and extends to the mid-thigh area. The back of the protective layer remains open from the adjustable closure device down to the bottom. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229472 | Collar Protector - A collar protector comprises a patch mount that is attached to the back portion of a shirt collar. A collar shield removeably attaches to the patch mount and covers a back portion of a wearer's neck preventing staining and discoloration of the shirt's collar. In one embodiment, the user applies a scent to the collar shield to release a pleasing odor while wearing the shirt. As the collar shield becomes stained, it is replaced with a new one keeping the shirt from being soiled. In one embodiment, a hook and loop attachment system is used to removeably attach the collar shield to the patch mount. In one embodiment, the collar shield is made of a fabric that matches the shirt. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229473 | Article Of Apparel Incorporating A Zoned Modifiable Textile Structure - An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229474 | TAPERED SHIRT WITH INCORPORATED SUPPORT SYSTEM AND METHOD - A woman's shirt includes integrated outerwear and support undergarment. The support undergarment has cups, sized for accommodating the woman's breasts and particular bust size. The outerwear of the shirt includes a front portion and a back portion. The front portion is connected to the back portion, to form neck, arm and bottom openings. The support undergarment includes semi-rigid cups, such as foam or padded cups. The support undergarment includes a front panel and a back panel. The cups are included in the front panel. The front panel is connected to the front portion at extents of the front portion forming the neck and arm openings. The back panel is connected to the back portion at extents of the back portion forming the arm openings. The shirt is sized by characteristics of measures of breast cup size and of length from just under the woman's breasts to a preferred ride location on the woman's torso for the bottom of the shirt when worn by the woman. Measurement tools assist to size the shirt per these measures. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229475 | GARMENT WITH WRISTWATCH ACCOMMODATIONS - A shirt cuff has a cut-out opening providing a window through which a wristwatch can be viewed and accessed as it is being worn in an operative viewing position. A flexible fabric flap is attached to the cuff and is positioned under the viewing window, thus providing a saddle for supporting the watch body in the viewing window. The saddle flap allows a wristwatch or other wrist-mounted instrument to be loosely associated with the wrist and worn with utmost comfort and confidence, while preventing direct contact of the watch body against the wearer's wrist. In a French cuff embodiment, an outer cuff layer is intersected by a cut-out opening through which a wristwatch can be viewed, and an inner cuff layer prevents direct contact. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229476 | Waltco Warm Hand Gloves - A thermal glove for providing warmth to a hand of the user includes a top section for covering a top of the thermal glove, a bottom section for covering a bottom of the thermal glove, a heating element positioned between the top section and the bottom section for heating the interior of the thermal glove, and a temperature control device to control the heating element to control the interior temperature of the thermal glove. The temperature control device may be a variable temperature control device, and the thermal glove includes a controller circuit for controlling the heating element. The thermal glove includes a battery circuit for providing power to the heating element, and the thermal glove includes a charging circuit for charging the battery circuit. The battery circuit may be connected to a knife connection device, and the battery circuit may be connected to an A/C connector device. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229477 | Football glove for quarterbacks - The invention is a glove for football quarterbacks. It protects the quarterbacks's fingers against impact injuries, and improves his ability to grip and throw a football with distance and accuracy, especially in inclement weather. The glove is made of a thin, supple, leather-like material which fits tightly to the player's hand. The four fingers of the glove each contain a hollow contoured fingertip insert made from elastomer material. These inserts enclose the player's four fingers from the tip up to, but not above, the first knuckle, and have small drain holes to prevent perspiration build-up. The inserts slightly increase the effective length of the wearer's fingers without decreasing their bending flexibility, and are contoured to conform to the rounded shape of a football so that the player's fingers can make full contact with its surface. The gloves thus enable the quarterback to put firm gripping pressure on the football, while also protecting his fingers against impact injuries. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229478 | GAMBLING GLOVE - A glove for facilitating the use of scratch-off tickets having a thumb sheath for covering a wearer's thumb; at least one finger sheath for covering at least one of a wearer's fingers; and a scratcher secured to at least one finger sheath, the scratcher having a raised sharp edge perpendicular to the finger sheath for scratching scratch-off tickets. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229479 | Absorbent Article - The invention provides a disposable absorbent article comprising a spun lace non-woven web and wherein tie absorbent article is substantially moisture free. The use of a disposable spun lace non-woven web to produce absorbent articles such as towels, capes, etc., which have significant moisture absorbing capabilities, while being of significantly reduced weight and volume when compared with conventional woven cotton products or the like. The invention also provides a liquid prof see, such as a plastic film, on one side of the web so that the disposable article absorbs liquid on one side only. The invention relates in particular to liquid or lotion applications applied to a person, for example in hair colouring applications. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229480 | Heat deflector for use with a hood-type hair dryer - An air flow deflector for use with a hood-type hair dryer is a thick, resiliently compressible, unitary halo with an inner perimeter of length suited to surround and abut, preferably with tension, against the subject's head when the halo's inner perimeter is contoured approximately immediately below the subject's hair line. The halo deflects the flow of warm air away from exposed skin portions of the head, neck and shoulders and has an arcuate upturned extension on its front portion for deflecting air flow back to the interior of the hood of the dryer. In use, the halo is slid downwardly against tension over the top of the head of the subject to a position at least below the hairline and preferably resting around the neck and on the shoulders of the subject. After setting, the halo is slid upwardly and contoured to approximately immediately below the subject's hairline. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229481 | Decorative Mask - The present invention discloses a decorative mask including a mask and a head-mounted member. The mask applicable for covering the face of a user has two first fasteners installed on an inner lateral side of the mask. The head-mounted member applicable to be worn at the head of the user has two second fasteners corresponding to the first fasteners, and the second fasteners are applicable for engaging or disengaging the first fasteners. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229482 | SOCK FOR MAINTAINING A MODULE PROTECTING ONE ZONE OF THE FOOT - An elastic sock ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229483 | LINER PROVIDING BARRIER FOR PROTECTIVE GARMENT AND PROTECTIVE GARMENT COMPRISING SAME - For and in a protective garment having an outer shell, a liner having a barrier side and an opposite side and having, on the barrier side, a moisture barrier or a barrier against chemical or biological agents is folded along two folds, which are parallel when laid flat and straightened, so as to form a fin projecting from the opposite side. A seal providing a similar barrier is provided between the folds. A plural-part fastener, such as a snap fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener, is used to fasten the liner having the barrier to and within the outer shell. One part of the plural-part fastener is mounted to the liner and another part of the plural-part fastener is mounted to the outer shell. Moreover, the liner may have a barrier on each side and be similarly formed with a similar fin projecting oppositely, having a similar seal, and mounting one part of a similar fastener, whereby a thermal liner mounting another part of the similar fastener may be similarly fastened to and within the liner having the barriers. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229484 | Lightweight, breathable, waterproof, soft shell composite apparel and technical alpine apparel - The apparel is constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with moisture transfer properties. A first liner of moisture transfer fabrics abuts a second layer of structural material such as open-cell foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/or an insulating material. Finally, carefully selected outer fabric completes the combination to provide apparel with improved performance characteristics. The outer fabrics are treated in various ways to enhance performance. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229485 | GARTER WITH POUCH FOR AUXILIARY ITEMS - A garter adapted to be supported on an arm or leg of an individual includes an elastic support base, a pouch in which an auxiliary item, such as a flask, can be removably positioned, and a pair of flexible support straps supported at an upper end to the elastic support base and at a lower end to the pouch. The connection of the pouch to the elastic support base with the support straps permits articles of varying configurations to be positioned within the pouch without compromising the grip that the elastic support base has on the individual's limb. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229488 | Inner Shell for Safety Helmets and Method of Producing the Same - Disclosed is an inner shell for safety helmets, which is massproduced and has a structure capable of efficiently absorbing and dispersing an impact, and a method of producing the same, which ensures the reduced material costs and the improved workability and productivity. The inner shell ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229489 | Toilet Flush Water Opening Device Provided with an Electrohydraulic Actuator - A toilet flush opening device ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229490 | Safety grate cover for a swimming pool - A grate cover in combination with a swimming pool being installed in a recess in the top of a sump. The grate is formed of an upper and a lower section. Each of the upper and the lower section exhibit four quadrants therein. The upper section has dome-shaped configuration and has square shaped interstices therein. Each of the quadrants of the upper section has a concave curvature therein at a transition between the upper and the lower section. Each of the quadrants of the lower section have two concave curvatures therein. One curvature extends in a first direction from the upper section toward an outside edge of grate cover. The other second concave curvature extends in a direction which is normal to the first direction. This way, the forceful suction within the sump cannot obtain enough force to suction the skin of a human onto the grate cover to cause any injuries. The curvatures in the top of the grate cover will always induce a lateral flow under a human body no matter how much of the grate is covered by the body. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229491 | Shower Curtain Fastener - A shower curtain fastening strip comprises a substrate having first side and second side. A detachable fastening material is affixed on the first and or second side of the substrate. The shower curtain fastening strip is operatively coupled to a single shower hook. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229492 | Reclining foldable shampoo chair for a bath - A reclining, foldable and adjustable chair and adjustable neck support for use in a bathtub or a shower stall for shampooing or dyeing hair. The shampoo chair has a seat member hingedly connected to a back member by adjustable hinge devices. An adjustable neck rest member is connected to the back member for supporting the user's neck; and the neck rest member is connected to the back member by adjusting rods, wherein each of the adjusting rods includes a ball joint for allowing the neck rest member to pivot, which allows the neck of the user to be in a more comfortable position while the user's hair is being washed or dyed. The neck rest member also includes a neck rest extension for extending the neck rest member in order to accommodate different size necks. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229493 | DEVICE FOR ACTUATING AN ELEMENT OF AN ITEM OF SANITARY WARE AND METHOD OF FITTING A BUTTON OF A DEVICE FOR ACTUATING AN ELEMENT OF AN ITEM OF SANITARY WARE - The device has a housing ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229494 | Shower drain adapter - A shower drain adapter system configured to allow use of a bondable waterproof membrane with a shower pan drain system comprises a drain body and an integrated bonding flange extending upwardly from the drain body. The integrated bonding flange is operable to be sealably attached to a bondable waterproof membrane to provide a substantially waterproof seal between the membrane and the adapter. A lower mating flange is separable from the drain body, the lower mating flange operable to mate with a component of a shower pan drain system installable on a waste pipe. The lower mating flange includes a substantially rigid frame; and a pliable gasket disposed at least partially about the frame, the pliable gasket having an inner diameter sized to correspond to an outer diameter of a portion of the drain body. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229495 | MOTIVATIVE EXERCISE AND LIFTING AID DUAL DEVICE - To be possible to replace a grip ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229496 | Egg-shaped 3D portable basket for baby - An egg-shaped 3D portable basket for baby includes a main frame having a pair of arcuate rod connected by a pair of coupling means onto which is an arcuate handle pivoted, a packing cloth having two layer surround the main frame and a folding portion wrap on the frame, an inserting plate having front and rear arcuate plates of different arc respectively inserting into a front seam and rear seam of the cloth and fastened by a pair of zippers. Thereby the portable basket has solid, light weighted, thin, elastic and bumpproof function. The egg-shaped 3D configuration has beautiful out look and protects the baby in very safe condition. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229497 | Collapsible Furniture Construction, Particularly for a Foldaway Bed - A collapsible furniture construction includes a holder with two substantially rectangular mutually spaced parallel side flanges with two lower corners at the front and back, upper corners at the front and back and a substantially rectangular pivotable frame with a rear end portion inserted between the flanges and rotatable thereon between a substantially vertical stowed position and a substantially horizontal extended or forwardly open position, including at least one cross-member substantially perpendicular to the flanges and attached thereto for engaging a wall or the floor. The cross-member includes wall or floor attachment elements; a transverse pivot shaft substantially perpendicular to the flanges and mounted on the frame with the shaft ends pivotably connected to the flanges in an area adjacent to the upper front corners thereof; and a twist-preventing reinforcing crossbar substantially perpendicular to the flanges, rigidly connected thereto and positioned in the area below the pivot shaft. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229498 | Inflatable cervical cushion - An inflatable cervical cushion for providing support to the cervical spine and surrounding cervical musculature of the wearer while seated. The present invention is for an inflatable cervical cushion which adjustably reinforces the neck to support the cervical spine in a proper lordotic position, alleviating neck pain caused by improper posture and fatigue. The cushion encircles the wearer's neck and rests on the wearer's shoulders, and contains a compartment with an inflatable cushion centrally located in the back of the cushion. The inflatable cushion is of a rectangular or oval design which is positioned horizontally in the back of the neck such that the thicker center portion of the cushion supports the cervical spine and the thinner end portions support the surrounding musculature. In addition, there is a vertical extension from the top of the cushion which supports the base of the skull, or occiput, thereby supporting the skull at the same time of supporting the cervical spine. Support is provided when the wearer is seated and the cushion creates pressure between the wearer and the back of a chair. The cushion is inflated by manual means such that the firmness and pressure of the cushion is totally adjustable. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229499 | SLEEPING BAG WITH REMOVABLE STROLLER COVER - A sleeping bag includes a removable top blanket that converts into a single panel stroller cover. The removable blanket includes a fleece panel and drawstring forming a pouch that tucks under the edge of the stroller seat or footrest. The removable blanket further includes straps to attach the top to the side rails of the stroller. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229500 | FOAM PAD WITH CORK LAYER - A foam pad includes a base made by foam material and a reinforcement layer is attached to a top of the base and can be made by fabric, and a cork layer attached to a top of the reinforcement layer. The cork layer provides better ventilation feature so as to absorb the user's sweat and provide a dry surface. The foam pad can be easily rolled up. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229501 | Supplemental Exercise Mat - Provided is a mat supplemental to an exercise mat including a cushion portion for assisting in execution and/or maintaining of a select body position (e.g., a stretch, yoga pose, or Pilates pose). The supplemental mat may include a strap detachable from the cushion portion. The strap may further assist in the execution and/or maintaining of a select body position (e.g., a stretch, yoga pose, or Pilates pose). The strap may further serve to secure the cushion portion to the traditional exercise mat, thereby causing the supplemental mat to also serve as a carrier for the traditional exercise mat. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229502 | AUTOMATED BEDPAN SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - An automated bedpan system for selectively moving a bedpan between a first storage position, such as beneath a bed, and a second use position, such as proximate an opening in the bed, such that an individual in the bed may use the bedpan with or without assistance, in a safe, convenient, and comfortable manner, with reduced risk of spillage of waste material, and such that after use the bedpan may be stored without spillage of waste material and without leakage of odor from the bedpan. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229503 | PORTABLE, SPACE-SAVING MEDICAL PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEM - A support platform having a stowed configuration and a deployed configuration on a floor. The support platform is related to stretcher devices that are used for transporting, confining, or conducting medical procedures on medical patients in medical emergencies. The support platform typically includes a work surface that has a geometric extent. A base that typically includes a plurality of frame members is provided, and the frame members are disposed across the geometric extent of, and proximal to, the work surface in the stowed configuration. The frame members are typically disposed on the floor in the deployed configuration. There is a foldable bracing system engaged with the work surface and engaged with the base. At least a portion of the foldable bracing system is disposed substantially inside at least a portion of the plurality of frame members in the stowed configuration. Further, the foldable bracing system is configured for translocation of the work surface distal from the base in the deployed configuration. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229504 | Foldable massaging bed rest - A foldable massaging bed cushion for supporting a person in a sitting position is disclosed. The foldable massaging bed cushion has a backrest with two side edges, two armrests rotatably coupled to the backrest, and one or more massaging units within the backrest. The two armrests can rotate from a sitting position to a folded position along the two side edges of the backrest. The foldable massaging bed cushion can also have one or more heating units and one or more massaging units located within the backrest and a control panel to control the massaging units and heating units. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229505 | Sound Pillow - Sonorized pillow consists in a built-in sound producer equipment, provided, inclusively, of a side opening and closing device ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229506 | DIAPER CHANGING ARTICLE - Diaper changing articles are disclosed. In one embodiment, a substantially rectangular foldable diaper pad having one or more configurable pockets comprises three segments. The first segment may contain a first fillable cavity for providing cushioning for a child's head, storing diapers, and dispensing diapers. The second segment may provide cushioning for the child's torso. The third segment may contain a second fillable cavity positioned under the child's legs for storing and dispensing disposable wipes. All segments may provide a barrier against germs and filth that may be present on the underlying surfaces. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229507 | MATTRESS, MATTRESS TOPPER AND MATTRESS COVER - A mattress comprises a first and second memory foam layer, with a gel or elastomeric web layer therebetween. One of the foam layers may be substantially thicker than the other, providing either a firmer or softer mattress, depending on which side is employed as the mattress top. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229508 | INFLATABLE DEVICE WITH RECESSED FLUID CONTROLLER AND MODIFIED ADJUSTMENT DEVICE - An inflatable device comprising a substantially fluid impermeable bladder is disclosed. The fluid controller comprises an electrically powered pump positioned at least partially within a profile of the bladder. The fluid controller is coupled to the inflatable bladder and is adapted to permit air to exit the bladder through the fluid controller and to be provided to the bladder through the fluid controller. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229509 | CONVERTIBLE MATTRESS SYSTEM FOR HOTELS - A convertible mattress and bedding system includes first and second bed frames and first and second mattresses. At least one of the bed frames is laterally moveable relative to the other of the bed frames from a one bed configuration to a two bed configuration. Each mattress includes first and second longitudinally extending mattress halves. The first mattress half is connected to the second mattress half by a longitudinally extending hinge and is movable from a folded condition, with the first mattress half disposed above the second mattress half, to an open condition, with the first mattress half disposed laterally adjacent the second mattress half. The first mattress is disposed on the first bed frame in a folded condition and the second mattress is disposed on the second bed frame in a folded condition when the bed frames are in the two bed configuration. The first and second mattress are each disposed on the first and second bed frames in an open condition when the bed frames are in the one bed configuration. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229510 | Threading apparatus and method of making - A threading apparatus and a method of making the same are provided. The threading apparatus includes a ribbon having a first edge and a second edge, a threading wire attached to an end of the ribbon, wherein the threading wire extends from the end of the ribbon, and a smooth transition area which forms a transition from the end of the ribbon to the threading wire. With this construction, large holed beads can be threaded onto a ribbon. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229511 | Process for the Preparation of Synthetic Tanning Agent for Improved Leather Characteristics - Generally, the tanned leathers are retanned with a combination of synthetic tanning agents to enhance the properties such as fullness, grain tightness, grain smoothness and roundness. Many of the chemicals that go into the preparation of such synthetic tanning agents are toxic and slow biodegradable. Further, in industrial practice, several synthetic tanning agents are combined to obtain a desired property. In the present invention, a synthetic tanning agent using natural and proteinous waste materials is disclosed, which provides to the leather the properties such as better fibre lubrication, filling of looser ends, softness, shape retention and fabrication comforts without combining with other synthetic tanning agents is reported. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229512 | Conditioning Hair Lightener System, Compositions, Method and Kit Therefor - A conditioning hair lightener system, compositions, method, and kit therefor, is disclosed which ameliorates the deleterious effects of chemical oxidative hair lightening on the strength and subjective properties of hair. The conditioning hair lightener system comprises a conditioning hair lightener emulsion having a pH of at least about 8 prepared from at least two separate components, (A) and (B). Component (A) preferably is a substantially anhydrous, substantially free-flowing composition comprising an effective hair conditioning amount of a water-dispersible, self-emulsifying, fatty acid-derived conditioner, an effective hair lightening amount of a peroxy salt compound, optionally an effective hair protective amount of hair protectant, deswelling agent, and optionally, a water-soluble cosmetic adjuvant. Component (B) preferably is an aqueous medium containing hydrogen peroxide or hydrogen peroxide source. Components (A) and (B) are maintained separate until substantially immediately before use, and are mixed together to provide a conditioning hair lightener emulsion. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229513 | METHOD OF OBTAINING EFFECTIVE TRANSFER OF LIQUID FABRIC TREATMENT COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING LIMITED AMOUNTS OF CATIONIC COMPOUNDS TO CLOTHING IN WASHING MACHINES - A method for effectively transferring a fabric treating composition containing a limited amount or no cationic compounds to wet clothing within a clothes washing machine comprises operating the washing machine in the conventional fashion through the rinse cycle. The liquid fabric treating composition is introduced into the washing machine with the saturated clothing after completion of the rinse cycle but in advance of the spin cycle. The liquid fabric treating composition and the saturated clothing are gently tumbled together so that an effective amount of the liquid fabric treating composition may be transferred to the clothing as a result of contact of the liquid fabric treating composition with water contained in the clothing. The spin cycle in then initiated, after which time the clothing may be removed from the washing machine for drying. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229514 | Cleaning compositions comprising transglucosidase - Provided herein is a composition comprising: a) a transglucosidase enzyme; and b) a natural gum polysaccharide, wherein said natural gum polysaccharide is a substrate for said transglucosidase enzyme. A method of using a transglucosidase enzyme to a degrade natural gum polysaccharide is also provided. The composition and method may be employed in cleaning applications. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229515 | FABRIC PROCESSING APPARATUS - A fabric processing apparatus is provided that is capable of refreshing fabric articles and then maintaining the refreshed state of the fabric articles while they remain stored in a processing space of the apparatus. Condensed fluid generated in the processing space and in a condensing chamber, and fluid remaining in a steam supplying device after processing, are directed to a storage unit through corresponding fluid discharging channels. The flow of fluid through the fluid discharging channels is controlled by corresponding fluid discharge valves so that moisture and odors generated by fluid accumulated in the storage unit cannot flow back into processing space and contaminate the refreshed fabric articles. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229516 | Washing Method - [PROBLEMS] To provide a washing method capable of securely washing out water soluble stains such as sweat without damaging cloth. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229517 | WASHING MACHINE AND TEXTILE WASHING AND RINSING METHOD - A textile rinsing method in a washing machine, the washing machine including a tub, a rotating basket within the tub and a water spraying device, the method comprising stopping the basket, admitting a predetermined fresh water quantity, storing the predetermined fresh water quantity in the tub, spraying the textiles by means of the water spraying device, draining and centrifuging the remaining liquid in the tub and determining the number of semi-rinses. The method may be carried out in a washing machine including a tub and a rotating basket within the tub, wherein the washing machine comprises a pumping system, and a set of spraying means, including a directional valve, a conduction hose, a tub cover and, be it a hose with a plurality of holes or a nozzle and deflector or dispenser box, wherein by means of the directional valve, the pumping system is capable of leading through the conduction hose a determined quantity of fresh water stored in the tub to the, be it a hose with a plurality of holes or a nozzle and deflector or dispenser box, wherein any of the afore are capable of directing the water towards the basket. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229518 | Washing machine having floating laundry detecting means and method for controlling the same - Washing machine having means for detecting floating laundry, such as a pillow, over a preset height, and method for controlling the same, which enables performance of washing without spray of water or causing damage to the laundry even if the laundry floats, the washing machine including an outer case, a water storage tub inside of the outer case, a washing tub rotatably mounted inside of the water storage tub, a driving motor for rotating the washing tub, and floating laundry detecting means for detecting a case when a height of laundry held in the washing tub is higher than a preset position. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229519 | Liquid treatment composition - According to the present invention there is provided a liquid composition, preferably aqueous composition, comprising a deposition aid and a hueing dye and preferably a fabric care benefit agent. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229520 | Hair Colorants with Indigoid Vat Dyes - The agent for coloring hair contains at least one indigoid vat dye, at least one cationic compound, and as reducing agent at least one compound which in a strongly alkaline medium forms an enediol. In the method of coloring hair the pre-reduced indigoid vat dye and the cationic compound are applied to the hair and allowed to act on the hair at a pH of 4 to 11, preferably under protection from atmospheric oxygen. Then the vat dye is re-oxidized with atmospheric oxygen or an oxidant, such as hydrogen peroxide. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229521 | Process for protecting the color of artificially dyed keratin fibers with respect to washing and light; dyeing processes - The invention relates to a process for protecting the colour of artificially dyed keratin fibres with respect to washing and atmospheric agents, characterized in that it consists in applying at least:
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20080229522 | CUSTOMER-CREATED TEXTILES AND CUSTOMER-ORIENTED GARMENT DYEING MACHINE - Customers obtain customized textile materials by selecting style, shape, size, pattern and color for an undyed textile product. Based on a selection made by the customer, the textile product is transformed by a dyeing operation performed on a single item to yield a product, such as a shirt, pants, or jacket, which has a color and pattern of his or her own choosing, in the size and style he or she desires. The process can be performed in a retail setting using a dye machine which allows the process to be viewed by the customer. Preferably, the textile material is constructed from yarns which include cationic cotton alone or in combination with natural cotton or other natural or synthetic fibers, and using anionic dyes, such as a fiber reactive dye, such that the dye is exhausted during the process and effluent from the dye machine is environmentally friendly without excess dye, salts, and alkalis. To enhance the educational and entertainment experience of the customer, the dyeing operation can be performed in a transparent tank or water kettle in the retail outlet so that the customer can view, for example, the garment as it is being dyed to the customer's specifications. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229523 | Apparatus for Reactivating Adhesive Substances for Shoes Parts - Apparatus for reactivating adhesive substances previously deposited on one or more parts of shoes ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229524 | Gangway Apparatus - A gangway apparatus ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229525 | System and method for guiding an aircraft to a stopping position - A method for guiding an aircraft toward a stopping position within an aircraft stand of an airport includes receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that is carried by the aircraft. The RF signal comprises aircraft-type data that is retrievably stored in an integrated circuit of the RFID tag, the aircraft-type data being indicative of a type of the aircraft. A current location of the aircraft is sensed, and based on the aircraft-type data and the sensed current location of the aircraft, instructions are determined for guiding the aircraft from the current location thereof to a predetermined stopping position for the type of the aircraft. Using a visual docking guidance system (VDGS) associated with the aircraft stand, the instructions are displayed in human-intelligible form for being viewed by a user aboard the aircraft. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229526 | System for cleaning a wafer - A system for cleaning a wafer. At least one first chuck roller is connected to a first roller base and includes a first annular groove. A second roller base opposes the first roller base. At least one second chuck roller is connected to the second roller base and includes a second annular groove. A sensing chuck roller is connected to the second roller base and includes a third annular groove corresponding to the first and second annular grooves. A cleaning member covers the third annular groove. A circumferential edge of the wafer is positioned in the first and second annular grooves and abuts the cleaning member. The first and second chuck rollers rotate the wafer, enabling the circumferential edge thereof to rub against the cleaning member. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229527 | Rotary chimney brush apparatus - A rotary chimney brush apparatus includes an elongated push rod which has a selected degree of flexibility, a motor mounted on an outer end of the push rod, and a brush member mounted on a shaft of the motor. The push rod is coiled up into a spool structure which is rotatably mounted on a base frame. Electrical conductors extend along the push rod from a set of batteries and a switch unit to the motor to supply electrical power to the motor to rotate the brush. The push rod and conductors are enclosed in an outer sheath The push rod is extended from the spool to move the rotating brush up through a chimney to clean it. As the brush is lowered through the chimney, the push rod is retracted back into the spool for carrying and storage. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229528 | Floor-cleaning device - A floor-cleaning device primarily comprises a pair of driving units provided at two opposite sides of a main body thereof wherein the driving units are electrically connected to a control unit and a power-supply unit which are both deposited in the main body so that the main body is capable of moving freely on a substantial surface. Particularly, a moving-along-edge sensing unit is provided at the left or right side of the main body to conduct a movement of the main body along the edge of the surrounding objects. The sensing unit is composed of non-contact sensing components so as to permit the main body to move along the edge of the surrounding objects with a predetermined distance in a continuous slightly oscillatory S-shaped route. In virtue of the sensing unit, the main body can automatically approach and connect to a charger for automatic charge. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229529 | Soap turbo brush with super strong rotation that have a velcro type attachment for interchengiable cleaning brush pad and fabric type and sponge type cleaning pad - The soap turbo brush with super strong rotation that have a Velcro® type attachment for interchangeable cleaning brush pad and fabric type and sponge type cleaning pad. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229530 | GROUT CLEANING APPARATUS - An improved grout cleaning apparatus has in line cleaning wheels positioned within a housing, at the terminus of a shaft. A grip is coupled at an upper end of the shaft, and may be grasped by a user to move the apparatus for cleaning purposes. In one embodiment, a drive motor supplies power to the in line cleaning wheels, which may be made to turn in opposing directions so as to provide improved cleaning efficiency. A cleaning fluid dispenser may also provided on the shaft, to permit the dispensing of fluid proximate the cleaning wheels during operation. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229531 | Robot Arm Type Automatic Car Washing Device - A robot arm type automatic car washing device adapted to automatically wash an automobile vehicle by vehicle washing rotary brushes mounted at the front ends of robot arms is so designed that a vehicle left-side washing rotary brush ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229532 | Cleanable Hair Brush - The present invention discloses a cleansable hairbrush, comprising a basal surface from where a plurality of bristles are exceeding upwardly; and a rotatable cleansingsieve wherein said sieve is rotatably mounted in a housing located adjacent to said basal surface; said sieve comprising a plurality of apertures, each of which is accommodating at least one bristle; said sieve is adapted to rotate in a course providing a ‘close configuration’, i.e., whereat the sieve is fastened parallel to the basal surface, and an ‘open configuration’ i.e., whereat the sieve is being tilted from said basal surface and providing for efficient removal of hair or litter from the said basal surface. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229533 | Foot-mounted floor cleaning device - The foot-mounted, floor-cleaning device is configured as a one-piece half-sock adapted to enclose a portion of a user's foot. The device extends to an area adjacent the center of the arch of the foot. The device functions best when worn over a sock. The half-sock configuration permits the device to be easily donned without requiring cumbersome fasteners and/or straps. On its underside at its front end (the area under the toes), the device is provided with a mildly-abrasive scrubbing material. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229534 | Drying glove - Some embodiments of the invention provide a moisture absorbent hand-covering device that is in the form and shape of a glove for drying. In some embodiments, the drying glove of this invention has a first outer layer and a second inner layer. The outer layer comprises at least one layer of material with propensity to absorb at least one type of liquid. In some embodiments, the second inner layer comprises at least one layer of material with propensity to repel at least one type of liquid. The outer layer absorbs the liquid for the purpose of removing it. The inner layer resists passage of the liquid, and thus protects the hand of the user during operation. In some embodiments, the liquid absorbed is water, and the liquid repelled is water. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229535 | Self tapering finishing knife - A tool and method for applying a compound to a surface on which the tapering of the compound is useful for correct finishing. This novel tool and method, when applied to a trade such as drywall finishing, reduces labor time, skill level required, and material consumption to complete the task. The tool and method are generally useful for providing tapered compound and are particularly adapted for the finishing of inside corners, butted seams, and wall hole repairs when tapering of the finishing compound is required. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229536 | Motorcycle helmet visor wiper - A motorcycle or any helmet with a visor wiper. Simply an horizontal bar from one side of the helmet to the other side for most common full face helmets. It would be then manually moved up and down to wipe off water that as accumulated on the visor, anchor disks on each side hold the wiper assembly on the visor with a peel and stick 3m double sided tape. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229537 | VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER CONTROL APPARATUS AND VEHICLE WIPER/WASHER APPARATUS - If a washer switch is turned on in a state in which a wiper determining portion determines that a wiper switch is in an OFF state, and a vehicle speed determining portion determines that a vehicle speed is equal to or more than a predetermined speed, a simultaneous operation control portion ejects the washer fluid in a state in which the wiper is positioned at a lower reversing position. The simultaneous operation control portion causes the wiper to reciprocate at least once simultaneously with the ejection. The simultaneous operation control portion additionally ejects the washer fluid at least once, in a state in which the wiper is positioned at an intermediate position between the lower reversing position and an upper reversing position. Accordingly, it is possible to inhibit a lack of the washer fluid from being generated on the surface to be wiped. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229538 | Walk Behind Floor Cleaning Apparatus With Floating Tank - A self-propelled walk behind floor cleaning apparatus includes a frame. A plurality of floor engaging wheels support the frame above a floor and a brush assembly fixed to the frame agitates a fluid on the floor. A floating tank is supported by the frame. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229539 | Upright vacuum cleaner using return current of discharging air - An upright vacuum cleaner includes a suction nozzle unit, an inlet formed on a bottom surface of the suction nozzle unit, an injection path disposed near the inlet, a suction motor mounted in the suction nozzle unit, and a main body attached to the suction nozzle unit and in fluid communication with the suction motor. The injection path ejects air toward a surface to be cleaned. The suction motor generates a suction force to draw in air and dust through the inlet. The main body separates dust from the air using centrifugal force, collects the dust, and discharges the air to the suction nozzle unit. The air discharged from the main body flows through the suction motor, is ejected from the injection path toward the surface to be cleaned, and is then suctioned into the inlet so that a portion of the discharged air circulates within the vacuum cleaner. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229540 | Non-Handed Door Closer Cover Attachment Method - A cover for either a left-handed or right-handed operating automatic door closer including a body, and a pinion shaft extending from the top of the body, the cover comprising: a housing including a wall and an open rear, the wall having a rear edge and having therein first and second slots, each of the slots extending forward from the rear edge; and a clip including a base complementary to each of the first and second slots, and a flexible hook including a first end connected to the base and a floating second end, the base of the clip being insertable into either one of the slots so that the base substantially fills the one of the slots and the clip is secured to the wall of the housing with the hook positioned inside the housing and opening rearwardly; the housing with the clip inserted into one of the slots being positionable over the door closer with the hook of the clip receiving the door closer; wherein, when the housing is positioned over the door closer, the pinion shaft extends through the first slot and the clip is inserted in the second slot when the door closer is configured for left-handed operation, and the pinion shaft extends through the second slot and the clip is inserted in the first slot when the door closer is configured for right-handed operation. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229541 | End Cap - An end cover for a housing of a door closer, comprising a cover housing. The cover housing includes a convexly curved end wall, two opposite convexly curved lateral walls coupled to each other by the end wall, and a flat covering wall connected to the end wall and the lateral walls. The end cover also includes an attachment device supported by the cover housing. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229542 | Slide Rail - A slide channel for a slide member of a door closer, includes a housing having a length and a longitudinal slot extending over the entire length of the housing. The housing includes a support wall, an end wall disposed opposite the support wall, and a top wall disposed opposite the longitudinal slot and connecting the support wall and the end wall. The support wall, the end wall and the top wall define an inner chamber for accommodating the slide member. The support wall has a first height, and the end wall has a second height which is less than the first height. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229543 | Control Valve For Door Closer - The invention relates to door closers, particularly a door closer control device that regulates the flow of a pressure medium controlling the function of a door closer. A control device according to the invention includes a support part with a collar that serves as a second support for the control device on the door closer body in addition to the support in the guiding part. This second support holds the control device in place within the pressure medium flow without any rocking or swaying movement, which would hamper the door closing speed. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229544 | Hinge - A hinge is connected between a body and a cover of an electronic merchandise, e.g. a notebook, a mobile phone, an electronic dictionary or the like. The hinge has a pintle having an inner end, an outer end and an axial hole formed through the pintle, an inner bracket with a mounting sleeve mounted rotatably around the inner end of the pintle and an outer bracket mounted securely on the outer end of the pintle. Electronic wires can extend through the axial hole in the pintle to be connected between the cover and the body of the electronic merchandise. So, a special way for wiring is unnecessary to be designed in the electronic merchandise and the volume and weight of the electronic merchandise can be further minimized and lightened. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229545 | BED IMMOBILIZATION SYSTEM INTEGRATED INTO CHASSIS FEET - A bed leg with a caster, equipped with a braking mechanism that allows the bed to be immobilized is provided. The bed leg comprises a housing, which houses a caster, an actuating mechanism installed in the housing, a pedal joined to a lever and a braking pad mounted on the lower part of the actuating mechanism. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229546 | POSITION HINGE - A position hinge has a pintle having an enlarged head, an inner bracket mounted securely around the pintle, an outer bracket mounted rotatably around the pintle, a positioning assembly mounted around the pintle and having an outer positioning member abutting and rotating simultaneously with an inner side of the outer bracket and an inner positioning member selectively engaging with the outer positioning member, a resilient element mounted between the inner positioning member and the inner bracket and a spacer assembly mounted between the outer bracket and the enlarged head of the pintle and rotating simultaneously with the outer bracket. Because the spacer assembly is mounted between the outer bracket and the enlarged of the pintle and rotates simultaneously with the outer bracket, the outer bracket is protected from being worn off by the enlarged head of the pintle and has a longer life span. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229547 | Assembly for Guiding the Longitudinal Sliding Movement of a Sub-Assembly - An improved arrangement for a transverse dividing element includes an upper cross beam ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229548 | Weatherproof vertical door jamb - A door jamb for a break-away industrial door including at least one weather strip and methods for making the same. The door jamb may include a guide track which supports one or more pieces of weather stripping. The guide track may be constructed to allow the break-away door to leave the track if the door is deformed to a predetermined extent. The guide track may be formed by an extrusion process. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229549 | Method of growing group III nitride crystals - This disclosure pertains to a process for making single crystal Group III nitride, particularly gallium nitride, at low pressure and temperature, in the region of the phase diagram of Group III nitride where Group III nitride is thermodynamically stable comprises a charge in the reaction vessel of (a) Group III nitride material as a source, (b) a barrier of solvent interposed between said source of Group III nitride and the deposition site, the solvent being prepared from the lithium nitride (Li | 2008-09-25 |
20080229550 | Fastening device for cables - A fastening device for cables includes an edge clip part ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229551 | Reversible Pet Collar with Ambidextrous Buckle - A reversible pet collar has a buckle including a rectangular bail and a cross-bar extending between the midpoints of the top and bottom sides of the bail. A tongue having a looped end passes around the cross-bar, and the tip of the tongue seats alternatively in depressions formed one either lateral side of the bail. Thus the buckle is reversible, and a strap attached to the cross-bar and having distinctive opposite sides can be reversed to achieve alternative collar appearances simply by flipping the strap 180° about the cross-bar. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229552 | Zipper connection between kite sail material and structural members - The present invention comprises one functional addition to kite's sail material and structural spars. This invention uses a zipper rather than kite sail material pockets to attach the structural spars to the sail material. This invention is specific to the functional kite spars and the sail material that attaches to them. One side of the zipper is attached permanently or non-permanently to kite spars. The other side of the zipper is permanently attached to the kite material. This allows easy disassembly of the kite material from its structural spars. This also functionally attaches the desired portion of kite material to its structural spar without the use of pockets or material stretching. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229553 | Hermetically Sealed Zip Fastener With Slider Which Grips The Teeth Supporting Strips - A hermetically sealed zip fastener includes two rows of facing teeth mounted on two strips of compressively elastic material, the teeth being joined and disengaged by a movable slider which can be displaced by gripping its outwardly projecting gripping member. On opposite sides of the strips, the slider has first and second concave capsules, substantially mirror-images of each other, arranged with the perimetral edges of their concavities opposite and facing each other, the first capsule having directed upwards a pin perpendicular thereto and able to slide perpendicularly through a cavity inside the slider and through a hole in the second capsule. The gripping member, when actuated, causes simultaneous displacement of the first towards the second capsule and of the second towards the first capsule perpendicular to the plane of the zip fastener, moving end parts of their perimetral edges together sufficient to grip between them, with desired pressure, the strips. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229554 | Luggage Security Device - A luggage security device for use on luggage having a zipper including a first zip chain and a second zip chain with first and second zip sliders such that the zipper is sealed when the first zip slider is positioned adjacent the second zip slider. The device includes a zipper engaging portion that engages the first zip chain at a point on the zipper between the first and second zip sliders when the first zip slider is positioned adjacent the second zip slider and a slider engaging portion to engage with both the first and second zip sliders when the first zip slider is positioned adjacent the second zip slider. The slider engaging portion prevents movement of the first zip slider relative to the second zip slider and the zipper engaging portion prevents the first and second zip sliders from moving relative to the zipper. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229555 | SLIDER FOR DOUBLE-SIDED SLIDE FASTENER WITH AUTOMATIC LOCKING DEVICE - A slider for a double-sided slide fastener with an automatic locking device, includes: a body, having a first body, a second body opposed to the first body, and a third body connected to the first body and the second body, which define a space; an operating member, attached to the body, and having a first member being parallel to the first body and formed with a first groove and a second member being parallel to the second body and formed with a second groove, the operating member adapted to slide on the first member and the second member in a direction; a pawl member, being in the body, and having a locking pawl configured to retractably project to the space in accordance with a sliding operation of the operating member; a first pull-tab, attached to the first groove; and a second pull-tab, attached to the second groove. A shaft portion of the first pull-tab can abut against an end portion of the first groove in the direction, and a shaft portion of the second pull-tab can abut against an end portion of the second groove in the direction. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229556 | Intermediate Fixing Element - The inventive intermediate fixing element ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229557 | Apparatus for securing articles of clothing - A clothing attachment device includes (a) a first portion defining an opening and having a locking tab at a distal end thereof; (b) a second portion including a longitudinal member extending from a proximal end of the first portion and having at least one slot for engaging the locking tab. The clothing attachment device of the invention is easily and inexpensively fabricated and simple to use. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229558 | SECURING RING AND CORRESPONDING MANUFACTURING PROCESS - A securing ring, such as a belay loop, including a plurality of layers of ring-shaped surface sections, an outermost ring-shaped surface section being fixed to at least one of the layers below. The ring-shaped surface sections are formed from surface sections of a flat tubular element folded or rolled upon one another. A corresponding process for the manufacture of the securing ring involves the folding or rolling up of a flat tubular element. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229559 | POSITIONING AND CLAMPING APPARATUS - A positioning and clamping apparatus, capable of positioning and clamping a panel material and removing the panel material from a locating pin under a state of releasing the clamping, is provided. A base having a contact surface contacting with the panel material is provided with the locating pin that penetrates through a through-hole of the panel material. A clamp arm moving between an escaping position and a clamping position is provided in a slit, and the clamp arm is moved between these positions by a reciprocating cam. When the clamp arm reaches the clamping position, the panel material is clamped by a clamp portion which is a tip of the clamp arm. A pusher driven by a pushing piston is provided inside the base, and the panel material is removed from the locating pin by the pusher. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229560 | Bare die tray clip - A clip is provided for holding a stack of at least one tray and tray cover. Stack compressive forces applied by the clip are substantially limited to tray and cover perimeter rail portions. The clip has a channel base with left and right side retaining walls attached for restricting movement of a stack in left and right directions. Left and right rods protrusions above the base extend inward towards the walls of the channel from the left and right side walls respectively for captivating the stack in an upward direction. Spring protrusions extend upward from the base on input and output ends of the channel, and are configured for applying an upward spring force on opposing bottom edge areas of the stack. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229561 | Crutch Fastener for Inverted Crutch - Disclosed is a fastener for use on or with a pair of crutches; crutches joined through use of the fastener form a self-stable geometry which permits the crutches to stand without support. The fastener is inexpensive, easy to use, and may be included on or with a wide range of different crutch types. Crutches so equipped provide benefits to users, who find it easier to store crutches without having to lay the crutches down. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229562 | Shoelace pull tab for facilitating and teaching lace tying - A shoelace pull tab device for facilitating and teaching lace tying. The shoelace pull tab comprises a small flat beadlike device having two spaced apertures therethrough which are tapered and angled. The lace end of a lace member is threaded up through a first aperture and down through a second aperture to create a gripping pull tab which will not slide/move its position at the newly created apex of the loop in the lace. The pull tab provides a grip or pull tab for children to manipulate the laces into a bow. Indicia on the pull tabs are used as action characters or objects in a story-telling teaching method for learning shoelace tying wherein the action characters or objects engage in activities directly related to the actions necessary for tying a shoelace. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229563 | Shoe lace end - An end piece for the end of a lace, string, filament or the like flexible article. The end piece includes a tube into which the end of the lace or the like is installed. A pin passes through and across the tube and pierces or traps the end of the flexible article in the tube. A decoration may be applied on the pin. A decoration support may be supported on the pin. The decoration support may have the form of a pivotable bridle attached on the ends of the pin. The bridle is supported to the tube by pintles. The pin passes through one pintle and into the other arm of the bridle. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229564 | Method of Regenerating Filter Fabric and Regenerated Filter Fabric - A method of regenerating a filter fabric, comprising at least fibrillating a spent filter fabric and converting the fibers resulting from the fibrillation operation into a nonwoven fabric. In this method, a dust removing operation of removing any dust adhering to the fibers resulting from the fibrillation operation may be performed prior to the above mentioned formation of the nonwoven fabric. Further, it is preferred from the viewpoint of efficient regeneration that the fibrillation operation be performed by passage through an auto fibrillation machine. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229565 | METHOD OF PRODUCING A CAPACITOR - A method of making an electrolytic capacitor includes providing a first electrode that includes a metal substrate, a carbide layer, and a carbonaceous material. The metal substrate includes a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, tantalum, niobium, zirconium, silver, steel, and alloys and combinations thereof. The method further includes providing a second electrode and an electrolyte. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229566 | Method for manufacturing acceleration sensing unit - A method for manufacturing an acceleration sensing unit includes: providing an element support substrate in which a plurality of element supporting members is arranged so as to form a plane, each of the element supporting members being coupled to the other element supporting member through a supporting part and having a fixed part and a movable part that is supported by the fixed part through a beam, the beam having a flexibility with which the movable part is displaced along an acceleration detection axis direction when an acceleration is applied to the movable part; providing an stress sensing element substrate in which a plurality of stress sensing elements is arranged so as to form a plane, each of the stress sensing elements being coupled to the other stress sensing element through an element supporting part and having a stress sensing part and fixed ends that are formed so as to have a single body with the stress sensing part at both ends of the stress sensing part; disposing the stress sensing element substrate on the element support substrate such that the fixed ends of each stress sensing element are situated on the fixed part and the movable part; fixing the fixed ends onto the fixed part and the movable part, and dividing the element supporting part and the supporting part. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229567 | Method for Repairing a Component of a Turbomachine - The invention relates to a method for repairing a damaged and/or aged component of a turbomachine, which is made at least in part of a ceramic composite material. The aim of the invention is to create a method which allows the downtime of the turbomachine caused by damaged components to be reduced while making it possible to repair damaged components. Said aim is achieved by a generic method for repairing a damaged component ( | 2008-09-25 |
20080229568 | Method for assembling a semi-trailer - A semi-trailer is assembled by constructing a semi-trailer body at a remote location. The semi-trailer body is transported from the remote location to an originating port by highway or rail and loaded onto a vessel by lifting the semi-trailer body using a plurality of upper female ISO connection points. The semi-trailer body is arranged in a stacked configuration on the vessel using the upper female ISO connection points and vertical load carrying members. The semi-trailer body is unloaded from the vessel at a destination port and a running gear assembly, a landing gear assembly, and a rear under-ride guard are attached to form an assembled semi-trailer. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229569 | Synthetic closure with multiple internal layers, each layer having a variable cross section (VCS) along the closure length - A container closure includes an inner core having a non-cylindrical profile created by a variable longitudinal cross-sectional area. One or more outer layers concentrically surround the core and have a cross-sectional area inversely correlated to the inner core so that the overall container closure has an essentially cylindrical profile. | 2008-09-25 |
20080229570 | Method for Permanently Fixing at Least One Component to a Base Component Using a Plastically Deformed Bolt - The invention relates to a method for the unreleasable fastening of at least one component to a basic component with the aid of a bolt projecting through a bore in the component or components, first the bolt being welded electrically with one end face on the surface of the basic component and subsequently being deformed plastically. So that components consisting of any desired materials can be used, it is proposed, according to the invention, that the shank of the bolt, which has a head, be upset, until the underside of the head lies in regions on the surface of the component. Furthermore, an unreleasable connection of one or more components to a basic component is proposed. | 2008-09-25 |