44th week of 2008 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20080263737 | EMERGENCY RELEASE CABLE SYSTEM - In one aspect, a ballistic resistant garment includes a front component having a front outer shell a rear component having a rear outer shell, each outer shell including a pair of shoulder extensions. Each front shoulder extension includes a first half of a releasable connector and each rear shoulder extension includes a second half of the releasable connector. A release cable is positioned on the front component. In a first position the release cable maintains engagement between the first half of the releasable connector and the second half of the releasable connector to connect the pair of front shoulder extensions with the pair of rear shoulder extensions to form a neck opening. In a second position, the release cable disengage from the releasable connector to enable the pair of front shoulder extensions to disconnect from the pair of rear shoulder extensions. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263738 | Impact protection glove - A protective glove for working environments includes a protective member that cushions parts of the wearer's hand from impacts. The glove can be formed of a hollow shell defining a cavity that is configured to receive the hand of the wearer. The shell can be formed of nonwoven material other flexible, extensible material. The glove can include a protective member that can be formed of a layer of perforated foam material that has been attached to at least one portion of the glove. When attached to the glove to provide protection against impacts to the wearer's hand, the protective member is breathable and extensible when the glove is worn. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263739 | Storage pocket for glove for baseball or softball - A glove for baseball or softball having a storage compartment attached thereto for temporarily storing items such as keys, money or protective mouthpieces. The compartment is attached to the back side of the finger portion of the glove and may be selectively removable by the user. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263740 | Oopc, dual purpose burp cloth and bib - A protective garment is provided as a dual purpose burp cloth and bib, which is a flexible fabricated garment comprising fabric, paper or other similar material, of a predetermined size, cut in a rough configuration of a “C,” conceived as a protective layer, and providing excellent utility as both a burp cloth and a bib. Basic improvements to the prior art are the unique shape and the shoulder placement of the fasteners relevant to the bib utility. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263741 | Garment design for use with knife - Garment designs are provided that facilitate ready access to a knife. The garments are particularly adapted for wear and use in connection with outdoor-related activities, e.g., fishing, hiking, climbing and the like. Ready access to the knife is facilitated by a releasable pocket flap that retains and covers the knife, while permitting instantaneous access and removal of such knife therefrom. The pocket flap is secured with respect to a garment surface along at least one edge of the flap. However, the pocket flap is not secured with respect to the garment surface along the lower edge thereof which features a releasable engagement mechanism, e.g., hook-and-loop fastener elements. The releasable engagement mechanism secures the knife below the pocket flap until needed and permits ready removal of the knife through a substantially downward motion relative to the pocket flap, thereby disengaging the releasable engagement mechanism and allowing withdrawal of the knife therefrom. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263742 | Lower body garments with secured tunnel pocket system - The invention provides a lower body garment comprising an interior layer comprising an elastic material to be worn around a wearer's leg, an outer shell, and a tunnel pocket system positioned between the outer shell and interior layer. The tunnel pocket system defines a tunnel extending from the exterior pocket of the outer shell and terminating in an interior pocket positioned in or on the elastic material of the interior layer. In use, the wearer can access the interior pocket through the exterior pocket. The elastic material of the interior layer facilitates retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg, thereby reducing movement of items when the wearer moves. Retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg can be further enhanced by providing that the pocket be of elastic material. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263743 | VENTING APPARATUS WITH NO-CATCH MECHANISM - A venting apparatus with a no-catch mechanism and a method of manufacture of the apparatus are described. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a fastening device, a venting mechanism wherein the venting mechanism further comprises an opening, a mesh arrangement, and a no-catch mechanism. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263744 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT INCLUDING A MESH LINER LAYER - A protective garment comprising an outer shell having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The protective garment further comprising a moisture barrier layer, a thermal insulating layer and a mesh liner layer. The thermal insulating layer comprises at least one of a facecloth material, a batting material, a spunlace material and a felt material, and the mesh liner layer is unattached to the thermal insulating layer. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263745 | Protective glove - A protective glove ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263746 | Hand protective device - A protective device including
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20080263747 | Adjustable Glove - A glove for use by a soccer goalie includes several adjustment mechanisms, such as straps. The straps allow the glove to be adjusted for fit, such as by manipulating the width of the glove across the palm or the size of the wrist opening. Additionally, the glove includes a pull tab that allows the wearer to adjust the position of the fingers of the hand within the glove quickly so that the webs of the fingers remain in contact with the inside of the glove at the bases of the finger stalls. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263748 | Soccer Glove - The invention relates to an athletic glove for supporting a hand of a wearer. The soccer glove improves performance through the use a three dimensional finger cap which forms at least a portion of at least one digit of the wearer's hand. The athletic glove also comprises an open wrist feature which allows for a greater degree of support, adjustability, comfort, and ease of access and removal | 2008-10-30 |
20080263749 | BANDLESS HEARING PROTECTION MUFFS - The present disclosure generally relates to devices for covering an ear, and more particularly to such devices that are self-attaching and used for sound optimization, such as noise reduction. More specifically, the present disclosure is directed to hearing protection muffs that comprise a sound attenuating cap, a self-attachment member for engaging the sound attenuating cap to the ear of a user, and optionally a sealing member. Advantageously, the muffs of the present disclosure have good sound attenuating properties and do not require a band or other external attachment device to secure the muffs to the ear. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263750 | Headwear with signal generating capability - A headwear with signal generating capability includes: a headwear body; a signal output unit mounted on the headwear body for generating at least one of audio and video signals; a control circuit including a controller coupled electrically to the signal output unit for controlling activation and deactivation of the signal output unit; and a switch mounted on the headwear body and coupled electrically to the control circuit for controlling operating states of the control circuit. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263751 | Perspiration Redirecting Head Band Device - A head band device for protecting a wearer's eyes from perspiration from the wearer's forehead is provided. A substantially nonabsorbent band includes a front band portion and two side band portions. The gutter structure extends from an outer surface of the band. The gutter structure includes a gutter base and a gutter lip. The gutter structure in combination with the front band portion and at least part of the first and second side band portions forms a perspiration channel with a generally U-shaped cross-section. The gutter base has a first thickness at a central portion thereof. The gutter base has a second thickness at end portions thereof. The first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The gutter base slopes from the central portion downward toward the end portions thereof, transitioning from the first thickness to the second thickness. A closure system has two fasteners and an elastic loop member. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263752 | Method and Apparatus for Mounting a Vision System - A vision system for mounting an imaging assembly to a helmet through a helmet adapter and a mounting assembly. The mounting assembly includes a receiver for removably mounting an imaging assembly. The receiver is coupled to a cross-slide assembly providing fore-aft and side-to-side movement of the imaging assembly relative to the helmet. A stow pivot/slide assembly is coupled between the cross-slide assembly and the helmet adapter for moving the imaging assembly between a stowed and a deployed position. The vertical position and tilt angle of the imaging assembly is also adjustable by the stow pivot/slide assembly. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263753 | Swimming goggles - Swimming goggles include a couple of reticulate holding frames connected by a bridge, a couple of frames assembled in the reticulate holding frames, a couple of eyeglasses assembled in the frames, and fasteners. The reticulate holding frames are made of rigid material. Each reticulate holding frame forms a first and a second locking annulus corresponding to each other. Each reticulate holding frame defines an assembling opening in outward sides of the first and the second locking annulus. A first and a second connecting sheets respectively extend from opposing sides of the assembling opening and are assembled together when the swimming goggles are assembled. The frames are made of soft material and are assembled in the reticulate holding frames. The fasteners are assembled on the first and the second connecting sheets of the reticulate holding frames, and press the first and the second connecting sheets in a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263754 | Safety Eyewear - “The disclosure relates to safety eyewear disposed in a safety helmet and including a transparent panel for positioning in front of the eyes of the wearer. At each side of the panel, arms are provided which, at their ends are pivotally connected, on the one hand to the panel and, on the other hand, to the helmet. The arms also each have an interjacent joint at a point between their respective ends. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263755 | Protective garment having lower torso-covering and leg-covering portions and equipped with drag harness or drag harnesses - As worn by a firefighter or by an emergency rescue worker, a protective garment having a lower torso-covering portion and two leg-covering portions is equipped with a drag harness or drag harnesses. Each drag harness is accessible through an aperture or apertures somewhere in the lower torso-covering and leg-covering portions. In the illustrated and described embodiments, the protective garment is equipped with two knee pads. Each knee pad is manipulatable between a position wherein such knee pad covers the aperture or apertures in a given one of the leg-covering portions and positions wherein such knee pad does not cover the aperture or apertures in the given one of the leg-covering portions. Each knee pad may serve as a flap or may be completely detachable. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263756 | CHILD TRAINING POTTY - A child potty includes a waste collector and a seat adapted to rest on the waste collector. The child potty can be placed in an aperture formed in a base when a lid mounted for movement on the base is opened. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263757 | HYGIENE STATION FOR INDIVIDUALS - The present invention comprises a disposable hygiene device with a toilet seat with a top and bottom surfaces, where the toilet seat folds for storage before or after use. A receptacle is attached to the bottom surface of the toilet seat. After use, an adhesive on the top surface of the toilet seat is exposed by the removal of a protective layer. The toilet seat may then be folded onto itself to seal the hygiene device for easy disposal. The toilet seat may also include handles or an extension to ease proper orientation and use of the disposable hygiene device. The present invention also includes hygiene stations, preferably portable, that may be used with the disposable hygiene device, hygiene stations that include rotatable, extendable and height adjustable bathroom fixtures, and hygiene stations have a common connection point for inputs and outputs. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263758 | Apparatus For Flush Toilet - A toilet flush regulator mechanism driving the discharge of water from the flush tank together with the change of geometrical positioning of the curve that forms the toilet siphon; the driving is performed through a system of stems and plates connected among each other by rods, springs and pins joined to the toilet's movable siphon which goal is saving and rationalize the waste of water during the flush. The system works by acting on a driving lever( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263759 | Device Allowing a Swimming Pool Opening to be Exposed and/or Concealed Based on Low Profile Covers of the Juxtaposed Roof Component Type - The invention relates to a device for uncovering and/or covering the opening to a swimming pool covered by a roof, for low shelters consisting of adjacent roof elements oriented along the length of the swimming pool. The inventive device is characterised in that it comprises: storage means ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263760 | FOLDABLE BATH SEAT - A foldable bath seat includes at least a seat member and two leg assemblies each having two legs connected with a crossbar. Each of the crossbars is pivotally mounted to a bottom seat portion to allow the legs to pivot between a folded position and a downwardly extended position. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263761 | DIAGONALLY EXTENDING SLIDEOUT DRAWER ASSEMBLY AND STRUCTURE THEREWITH - A bathroom fixture has slide-mounted pullout drawers that extend diagonally forward from its sides. The fixture can be a lavatory with a vanity base in which one or more drawers are slidably mounted. The slide mechanism for each drawer includes a fixed race and telescoping rail supporting the drawer from underneath and another fixed race and telescoping rail mounted between a side wall of the drawer and a vertical support member. Both telescoping slides are mounted diagonally with respect to the front and the associated side of the vanity. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263762 | Sink Protector - A sink protector is provided that includes a frame defining a frame opening, and a grate supported by the frame. The grate includes a first grate section and a second grate section, each having a perimeter and a plurality of wires extending across each grate section to provide structure for supporting various items to be deposited in a sink. The grate is sufficiently porous to allow the unobstructed passage of water and food particles therethrough. The grate sections are pivotally connected such that at least one of the grate sections pivots about the other grate section to allow unencumbered access to the sink drain. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263763 | PATIENT SUPPORT INCLUDING TURN ASSIST, LOW AIR LOSS, OR INTEGRATED LATERAL TRANSFER - A patient support including turn assist, low air loss or integrated lateral transfer. The patient support is adapted to support a bariatric patient and includes a turning bladder for turning or assisting in turning a bariatric patient. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263764 | CONVERTIBLE CRIB BED - A crib, which is convertible into a toddler bed and a standard bed, has four panels forming an enclosure around a mattress. The toddler bed is formed by removing a section of one of the panels such that the mattress is accessible along one side of the toddler bed. The standard bed is formed by reconfiguring two of the panels forming the enclosure around the crib mattress into two side rails. The side rails are then installed in a spaced apart and substantially parallel relationship to each other between the two other panels. The two other panels may form a headboard and a footboard for the standard bed. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263765 | Folding Bed with Scissors-Type Lifting Arrangement - The invention relates to a folding bed which is covered with a mattress ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263766 | MAT FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT - A child management system is provided for entertaining, calming, and affecting the proper development of a child. The child management system comprises a mat having a top and bottom surface, a timing device mounted on the mat and set for a pre-determined amount of time, and a pressure sensitive sensor embedded within the mat electronically connected to the timing device such that the timing device counts down a predetermined amount of time while a child is activating the pressure sensitive sensor. The system further comprises a speaker mounted on the mat that is electronically connected to the sensor wherein the type of audio sound emitted by the speaker is a function of a child activating the pressure sensitive sensor. Additionally, a control device is connected to the timing device and speaker to set the pre-determined amount of time and control the audio sound emitted by the speaker. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263767 | Pillow cover - A pillow cover that can be placed on and removed from a pillow quickly and easily, while providing a snug fit on pillows in a range of different sizes and shapes. The pillow cover includes a piece of material such as silk or satin, and a band of stretchable elastic fabric. The silk or satin material is cut to form a substantially elliptical (oval) or circular shape. The band of stretchable elastic fabric is placed along the entire periphery of the silk or satin material, and a portion of the material is folded over the elastic fabric to form a channel in which the elastic fabric is disposed. The material along the periphery is then sewn to securely enclose the elastic fabric within the channel. As a result, the channel with the band of stretchable elastic fabric disposed therein forms a substantially oval or circular opening of the pillow cover. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263768 | BIAS CUT FITTED SHEETS - A fitted sheet that fits on mattresses of various thicknesses by having a construction that is elastic along the side edges of the sheet. The sheet includes an insert extending from one side portion of the sheet to another. The insert is placed such that the side edge of the fitted sheet is formed by the insert. This allows the fitted sheet to fit more elastically over the corner of a mattress. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263769 | PATIENT CARE EQUIPMENT SUPPORT TRANSFER SYSTEM - A patient support apparatus, such as a hospital bed, comprises a lower frame, an upper frame supported above the lower frame and configured to support a patient, and a support structure coupled to the lower frame. The support structure includes a lift having a movable portion that is movable generally vertically relative to the lower frame and relative to the upper frame. The movable portion of the lift is configured to carry a patient care equipment support. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263770 | Telescopic Lifter Mainly Designed for Height Adjustment of a Hospital Bed - A telescopic lifter, mainly for height adjustment of a hospital bed, equipped with a drive ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263771 | ENDBOARD FOR A PATIENT SUPPORT - An endboard such as a headboard or a footboard for a patient support is provided. The endboard is suitable for use in connection with care equipment, a service supply, and a service line operably coupling the service supply to the care equipment. The endboard includes at least one line support. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263772 | Adjustable pad according user's weight - A pad includes an outer cover having an inner space and an opening is defined in a side of the outer cover so as to receive a valve therein. A deformable member is received in the inner space and includes a foam piece with gaps defined therein. The foam piece is spread or soaked with gel-type material which flows within the gaps. The air in the cover is expelled out from the valve when a user sits on the pad and the cap is then seals the valve. The air outside the pad cannot enter into the pad so that the shape of the deformed pad can be kept. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263773 | Method and apparatus for use by a patient in temporarily lifting that person with respect to a horizontal surface--such as a bed - A support for a trapeze or other structure (such as a sling) that depends from a rail, said rail extending over a bed (usually a hospital bed) or other patient-support device. A carriage (which might also be called a trolley) is provided for selective movement—in small increments—along a conventional rail (having an octagonal or circular cross section) from one end to the other. Alternatively, the carriage is held static, where it provides a stable “anchor” for a trapeze, so that a person might safely pull downward on the trapeze. In one embodiment the static condition is initiated by the action of simply pulling downward on the trapeze, causing the carriage to bear against the rail with what may best be described as a “gripping” action. Switching between free movement along the rail and braked movement can be automatic, involving only a downwardly directed force on the carriage, which force may be supplied by an attending nurse or the patient. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263774 | Flame-resistant mattress rejuvenator - A mattress add-on is placed on top of an existing mattress and provides a rejuvenated fire-safe mattress. The mattress add-on has a flame-resistant covering that fits tightly over the sides of the existing mattress and also has flaps to cover the bottom of the existing mattress. The mattress add-on in combination with the flame-resistant covering is an inexpensive means of providing both more comfort as well as fire protection safety to consumers who retain their existing mattresses. The mattress add-on does not slip on the existing mattress because it is held tightly in place by tightening the flame-resistant covering using straps across the bottom of the existing mattress. The mattress add-on is customized to a user's physical profile by using zones of foam having different densities. In addition, the mattress add-on may include metal coils or air chambers. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263775 | Mattress for adjustable bed - A mattress for use with an adjustable bed frame having a carriage, a head support section and a thigh support section connected to the carriage and a foot support section connected to the thigh support section includes a foam layer, a rigid planar retainer member fastened to an underside portion of the foam layer, a fabric layer arranged to cover the retainer member and a fastener connected to the retainer member for connecting the retainer member to the carriage. The mattress may include a plurality of channels formed in the foam layer and arranged to allow airflow through the foam layer. A fan may be mounted in the foam layer to force air through the channels. Loudspeaker system components may also be mounted in the channels. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263776 | LOW AIR LOSS MOISTURE CONTROL MATTRESS OVERLAY - Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for controlling humidity (i.e., moisture) within and/or adjacent a coverlet associated with a multi-layer air mattress. Humidity sensors may be incorporated at selected locations within the coverlet and coupled to a controller that is configured to provide a closed-loop control signal to vary air flow rate through the coverlet to control the rate of moisture adjustment, such as removal. In part, present subject matter may include a combination of a Low-Air-Loss (LAL) topper, having a pair of humidity sensors, one of which is at an inlet to the LAL topper and the other of which is at a selected one of existing outlets of the LAL topper. Air flow through the LAL topper is kept constant, in accordance with its basic operation, while the two humidity sensors are part of a closed-loop feedback control system, which adjusts the humidity of the air being input at the inlet. Additionally portions of a closed-loop feedback control system may depend on the sensed rate of change of moisture, to facilitate more rapid response to changing moisture conditions. Separately, and not as part of the control feedback loop, a temperature sensor may be provided for simply indicating the temperature of the air relative to the LAL topper. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263777 | Tool Frame Member Including Spring - A frame member for the handle of a folding knife or multipurpose tool includes an integral flange with an integral leaf spring. An internal frame member has an upper flange and an oppositely facing lower flange. Each flange includes an integral leaf spring. The leaf springs bear upon the base portions of folding tool blades that are pivotably pinned to the frame. Attaching side scales to the frame creates upwardly and downwardly facing tool pockets. Other frames are shown in the form of a channel with an integral external flange extending outwardly from the top of a channel wall in a direction away from the channel. Pivot pins extending through the channel and out the channel wall carry pivoting tool blades. An integral leaf spring on the external flange bears against the base of a blade pivotably connected to the frame outside of the channel. Other tool blades are carried inside the channel and pivot about the pivot pin. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263778 | Stable Nonaqueous Bleaching Detergent Composition Dispersion - The invention pertains to a nonaqueous bleaching detergent composition comprising: a) a solid bleaching agent in an amount from 20% to 85% by weight, said solid bleaching agent being a hypochlorite-liberating agent, b) a thickening agent in an amount from 0.1 to 10% by weight, wherein the thickening agent is a mixture of clay and polymer in a ratio of clay:polymer of 1:10 to 10:1, c) a thickening agent activator in an amount of up to 0.3% by weight, d) an auxiliary compound in an amount from 0 to 23% by weight, and e) a nonaqueous liquid in an amount of at least 14.9% by weight which is chemically inert to the bleaching agent and wherein the solubility of the bleaching agent is less than 10 mg/l, said nonaqueous liquid being selected from vegetable oils, mineral oils, synthetic oils, or animal oils including fish oils, and admixtures thereof. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263779 | Release compositions and their application to textiles - The present invention is directed to a treatment composition for polyester and polyester blends including a hydrophilic copolymer and a hydrophilic, reactive polyurethane and the process for treating the textile material. When the treatment composition is applied to a textile which is 100% cellulosic textile material, the treatment composition includes at least one fluorochemical copolymer and at least one hydrophilic reactive polyurethane. In both cases, the treated textile material exhibits both increased oil and grease absorbance and good rinsing properties. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263780 | Fabric enhancing compositions comprising nano-sized particles and anionic detergent carry over tollerance - A fabric enhancing composition comprising: at least one fabric softening active, wherein said fabric softening active comprises a plurality of particles comprising a intensity weighted particle size distribution wherein at least about 50% said particles have a particle size below about 170 nm. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263781 | Cleaning System Utilizing an Organic Cleaning Solvent and a Pressurized Fluid Solvent - A cleaning system that utilizes an organic cleaning solvent and pressurized fluid solvent is disclosed. The system has no conventional evaporative hot air drying cycle. Instead, the system utilizes the solubility of the organic solvent in pressurized fluid solvent as well as the physical properties of pressurized fluid solvent. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263782 | Method and apparatus for wet-processing strand-shaped textile goods - An apparatus for wet-processing strand-shaped textile good, includes a closed container, a transport nozzle array to which a gaseous transport medium can be supplied, and a device for applying a liquid treatment agent in atomized form to the moving strand of goods in the region of the transport nozzle arrangement. The device for the application of the treatment agent is designed to apply the treatment agent to the strand of goods in two sections (I, III), which are at a distance from each other in transport direction of the strand of goods, in a form enclosing the strand of goods at least partially in a ring-shaped manner. In so doing, the gaseous transport medium is applied to the strand of goods in an intermediate region (II) located between said two sections. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263783 | Drum washing machine and washing method thereof - A drum washing machine and a washing method of the drum washing machine wash clothes to be dry-cleaned, without water, using microfiber. The drum washing machine includes a tub; a drum rotatably provided in the tub; and a cleaning member contacting laundry in the drum to perform the dry-cleaning of the laundry. The drum washing machine washes clothes to be dry-cleaned, without water, using a cleaning member made of microfiber, thereby minimizing the deformation or shrinkage of the clothes. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263784 | Apparatus and method for detecting malfunction of a clutch of washing machine - Device and method for detecting malfunction of a clutch in a washing machine, the device including a clutch including a coupling for transmission of a power from a motor to a washing shaft or a spinning shaft, a clutch motor ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263785 | Polycationic monochromophoric hydrazone compounds, dye compositions comprising such polycationic compounds and dyeing process using them - The present disclosure relates to polycationic monochromophoric hydrazone compounds of following formula (I): | 2008-10-30 |
20080263786 | Multicomponent Kit and Method for Dyeing Keratin Fibers - The present application relates to a multicomponent kit for dyeing keratin fibers which consists of | 2008-10-30 |
20080263787 | Cationic Pyrazolone Dyes, Method for Production Thereof and Coloring Agents for Keratin Fibers Containing Said Compounds - The present application relates to cationic pyrazolone dyes of the general formula (I), | 2008-10-30 |
20080263788 | PROCESS FOR PROTECTING THE COLORS OF COLORED TEXTILE ARTICLES OR FOR PROVIDING CREASE RESISTANCE TO TEXTILE ARTICLES - The invention concerns a composition for cotton textile care in particular, comprising an anionic polysaccharide (in particular anionic polygalactomannan) having a mole weight higher than 250000. The composition can be a solid or liquid detergent formulation, a liquid rinsing and/or softening formulation, a drying additive contacted with wet textile in a dry textile, an aqueous ironing formulation, a prespotting washing additive deposited on the textile before a washing operation. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263789 | Dye Mixtures - The present invention relates to dye mixtures comprising
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20080263790 | Telescoping ramp - The present invention includes a telescoping ramp that includes two ramp members that fit one atop the other such that the two members may be extended out or collapsed together. The first, outer ramp member has channels on either side of a substantially planar surface. The channels of the outer ramp member are structured to capture the rails on either side of a second ramp member. An inverted J-shaped channel is formed along each of the longitudinally aligned sides of the first ramp member. One embodiment includes inverted J-shaped channels that are dimensionally larger near the side that engages the other ramp member. The second ramp member is sized to between the inverted J-shaped channels and includes protruding rail-like members formed along each of its longitudinally aligned sides. The protruding members are complementarily shaped to slide and fit within a corresponding inverted J-shaped channel of the first ramp member. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263791 | HEAVY DUTY LOADING RAMP FOR CARGO TRANSPORTING APPARATUS - An expandable and retractable ramp assembly for conveying moving objects onto a cargo carrying surface of a cargo transporting apparatus comprising:
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20080263792 | TUBULAR SLIVER KNIT FABRIC FOR PAINT ROLLER COVERS - A tubular sliver knit fabric is disclosed that is manufactured with the pile extending from the outer side thereof and in an extended length, small diameter configuration, the tubular sliver knit pile fabric subsequently being separable into shorter tubular segments that may be secured to paint roller cover cores to produce seamless paint rollers. The sliver knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is manufactured in a tubular segment with the sliver fibers being located on the outside of the tubular sliver knit paint roller cover fabric. The tubular sliver knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is also manufactured in a size that makes it appropriate for installation onto paint roller cover cores. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263793 | SUBSTRATE TREATMENT APPARATUS - The present invention provides a substrate treatment apparatus for performing a substrate periphery cleaning process. The substrate treatment apparatus includes substrate holding mechanism which holds a substrate, a brush having a cleaning surface inclined with respect to a longitudinal axis thereof extending perpendicularly to a front surface of the substrate held by the substrate holding mechanism, brush moving mechanism which moves the brush along the longitudinal axis and along a lateral axis orthogonal to the longitudinal axis, load detecting unit which detects a load applied along the longitudinal axis to the brush, and first judging unit which judges, based on an output of the load detecting unit, whether or not the brush is located at a reference position serving as a reference for guiding the brush to a treatment position at which the brush is located in the cleaning process. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263794 | Fabric exfoliation method and articles - The present invention is directed to methods for removing unwanted materials from the surface of fabrics—such as lint, pills, fuzz, and hair—by contacting the fabric with an open-cell foam or an article of manufacturer comprising an open cell foam and a non-soiling and non-staining benefit agents and/or an auxiliary means for trapping material removed by the fabric exfoliation method. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263795 | Device for Cleaning Tubes - The present invention provides a device for cleaning tubes, in particular the internal surfaces of tubes in heat exchange systems. The device comprises a mass ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263796 | PIPELINE SYSTEMS USING A REVERSE FLOW WYE CONNECTOR - A piggable pipeline system is disclosed. One or more pig launcher/receivers may be coupled to a pipeline. At least one fitting may be coupled to the pipeline. The fitting may include a body and at least two passages through the body. The passages are in fluid communication within the body. A diverter is located in at least one of the passages. The diverter is movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the diverter allows open flow between two of the passages. In the closed position, the diverter inhibits flow between the two passages. The pipeline may allow a pig to be launched from at least one of the pig launcher/receivers and returned through the pipeline to at least one of the pig launcher/receivers. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263797 | Single-use toilet brush head - Disclosed is a disposable brush head assembly that may be used in conjunction with a toilet cleaning handle or wand. The assembly is a brush head pad that is disposed inside a water soluble wrapper for ease of handling. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263798 | Convertible implement - A convertible implement is provided having a first implement with a first operable head connected to a first handle. The first implement is removably connected to a second implement having a second operable head connected to a second handle. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263799 | Hand towel with attached scrubber - The disclosure provides a cleaning device and a method of manufacturing the same. The cleaning device is configured to be effectively used for cleaning, polishing, drying, scrubbing, and scouring. The cleaning device is constructed of a combination of materials wherein the different component materials are inherently better suited for different functions. The component materials are sized, arranged, and combined to provide a highly effective and versatile cleaning tool. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263800 | Mini roller cleaner - Mini Roller Cleaner is a handle and rod dimensioned to hold standard paint roller covers or mini roller covers. To use the preferred embodiment of Mini Roller Cleaner, a user places a mini paint roller cover or other roller cover on the rod after use and then places the device with the roller cover into a regular size roller spinner for cleaning. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263801 | EXFOLIATING AND CLEANSING WASHCLOTH - A two-sided cloth used for bathing or washing that has an exfoliating mesh nylon netting material on one side of the cloth. The other side of the cloth is the bathing cloth material that allows the individual to thoroughly cleanse the entire body. The cloth also has ropes or a string like devices on the corners of the cloth or anywhere on the cloth used as handles to make it easy for the individual to clean and exfoliate their back. This invention is used to bathe the skin and to deliver a soapy lather as well as exfoliating the skin. The soap is rubbed onto the cloth and the lather is created and is then spread through out the cloth. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263802 | Tubular Cut Pile Knit Fabric For Paint Roller Covers - A tubular knit fabric is disclosed that is manufactured with a pile extending from the outer side thereof and in an extended length, small diameter configuration, the tubular knit pile fabric subsequently being separable into shorter tubular segments that may be secured to paint roller cover cores to produce seamless paint rollers. The knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is manufactured in a tubular segment with cut pile segments extending from the outside of the tubular knit paint roller cover fabric. The tubular knit paint roller cover fabric of the present invention is also manufactured in a size that makes it appropriate for installation onto paint roller cover cores. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263803 | 751 Mud tool - A hand tool used to remove the dirt and mud from under fenders of off road motorcycles and all terrain vehicles, comprising of a handle and a scraper. The tool is adapted to facilitate a user applying force, urging the scraper in a forward motion against the underside of the fender. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263804 | Brush storage device - A brush storage device is shown comprising a cover with an opening located within the cover. The opening can be configured to grip a handle of a liquid media applicator brush such that the bristles of the brush are substantially immersed into a liquid media within a liquid media container when the brush storage device is installed onto the liquid media container. In alternative embodiments, the opening can include a plurality of axially aligned slits that form generally triangular shaped flexible segments that grip the handle of the brush, while in other embodiments, the opening includes a grommet that can grip the handle of the brush. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263805 | CAMPER SHELL WINDSHIELD WIPER UNIT - The present invention relates to a camper shell windshield wiper, wherein the wiper unit removes precipitation or debris from a window of the truck camper shell thus allowing the driver to view unobstructed through the window. In particular, the present invention may be used to wipe or sweep the rear-window of the truck camper shell. Specifically, the unitary windshield wiper unit may include a truck camper shell, wiper arm, wiper motor, and wiper blade. The unitary windshield wiper unit may also be associated with a washer fluid reservoir, washer fluid spray nozzle, washer fluid pump, or fluid delivery tube, which may be utilized to contact washer fluid to the window to be wiped, thus removing precipitation and debris from the camper shell window in a more effective manner. The present invention is also a kit for installing a unitary camper shell windshield wiper unit. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263806 | Wiper Blade - In the case of a wiper blade for cleaning windscreens on vehicles, particularly motor vehicles, with at least one spray duct arranged in the wiper blade with spray orifices for applying a washing or cleaning fluid to the windscreen to be cleaned, with at least one first connection for connection of the spray duct to an external line for supply of the washing or cleaning fluid and with at least one adapter for connecting the wiper blade to a wiper arm, the at least one connection is part of a connection and distribution element provided on the adapter, which is connected by at least a second connection to a duct section of the spray duct extending away from the adapter. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263807 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A WINDOW WIPER SYSTEM - A windshield wiper system for use on a hybrid electric vehicle is capable of adjusting the delay between consecutive cycles based on engine state and vehicle speed. The system includes a windshield wiper and a motor coupled to the windshield wiper. A sensor generates an engine speed signal and another sensor generates a vehicle speed signal. A processor in communication with the sensors and wiper motor provides a drive signal to the wiper motor which is based on the engine and vehicle speed. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263808 | Windscreen Wiper Device - The invention relates to a windscreen wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one gear wheel ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263809 | Wiper Blade Comprising a Support Mount, an Internal Verterbra and a Connecting Element - A motor vehicle wiper blade includes a support mount extending in a longitudinal main direction, and including a support for a wiping blade and a tubular body having a longitudinal main axis, a structural element in the form of a longitudinal horizontal strip which is accommodated inside the tubular body, and an element for connecting the blade to a drive arm which is mounted on the support mount and which includes a locking mechanism for locking the structural element in a position in the connecting element. The locking mechanism of the connecting element includes, on the one hand, a longitudinal mechanism for locking the structural element in said position, and on the other hand, an angular mechanism for locking the structural element in said position. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263810 | Connection Apparatus for a Wiping Arm - The invention relates to a connection apparatus ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263811 | WINDSHIELD WIPER HAVING REDUCED FRICTION CHARACTERISTICS - A wiper blade made of a compound having a methyl vinyl silicone polymer, a filler, and a friction-reducing additive is provided. The friction-reducing additive is present in an amount from between about 5 and 42 weight percent. The average particle size of the friction-reducing additive is preferably less than about 25 microns, thereby permitting extrusion of the compound into the shape of a wiper blade. Polytetrafluoroethylene is preferred as a friction-reducing additive, but other substances, such as boron nitride or graphite could be used. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263812 | Floor cleaning tool - A floor cleaning tool is described and which includes a vacuum chamber having a fluid intake end, and a fluid exhaust end; a coupling member defining a fluid passageway extending therethrough, and which is integrally coupled to the fluid intake end of the vacuum chamber; and a floor engagement member having a plurality of inlet ports, and which is releasably secured to the coupling member by means of a mortise and tenon joint. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263813 | Vacuum cleaner for using as both canister form and stick form - A vacuum cleaner for use in either a canister form or a stick form is disclosed. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body, a suction unit having an air suction opening formed in a bottom surface of the cleaner body to drawn in air, a dust collecting unit disposed in the cleaner body to separate dust or dirt from the air and to collect and store the dust or dirt therein, and a mode selecting unit on the cleaner body to select one of a first mode and a second mode. The first mode is a mode where a handle member for moving the cleaner body is connected to the cleaner body and the suction unit and the dust collecting unit are communicated with each other. The second mode is a mode where an external accessory is connected to the cleaner body to communicate with the dust collecting unit. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263814 | Upright Vacuum Cleaner - A steerable vacuum cleaner comprises an upright body portion which is pivotally mounted at its lower end to the rear of a wheeled floor-engaging head portion. A catch is pivotally mounted intermediate its opposite ends to the upright body portion, the catch having a finger at a forward end arranged to engage a formation on the head portion. The rearward end of the catch defines a foot pedal for moving the forward end of the catch out of engagement with the formation. The catch on the body portion can engage the head portion to prevent the head portion from pivoting sideways and rearwards when the cleaner is not in use. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263815 | Dust collecting apparatus for vacuum cleaner - A dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner is provided. The dust collecting apparatus includes a dust collecting unit, which is detachably mounted in a main body of the vacuum cleaner and comprises an inlet and an exhaust port, to separate dust from air flowing into the inlet, collect the separated dust and discharge air from which the dust has been separated to the exhaust port; a cover to open and close an upper part of the dust collecting unit; a dust compression plate which is capable of upward and downward movement inside the dust collecting unit; and a plunger which penetrates the cover, one end of the plunger being attached to the dust compression plate by a hinge; wherein the plunger enables the dust compression plate to move upwardly and downwardly when dust compression is being performed, and the plunger is retracted and folded down toward the cover about one end of the plunger when dust compression is not being performed. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263816 | Vacuum cleaner - A vacuum cleaner includes a cyclone dust separating unit which includes a cyclone part to separate dust from a dust-laden air drawn from a surface being cleaned using a centrifugal force, a dust collecting part comprising a dust chamber to accommodate the dust separated at the cyclone part, and a compressing part to compress the dust accommodated in the dust chamber. The compressing part includes a driving part to rotatably drive a driving axis, and a compressing plate driven in a substantially perpendicular direction with respect to the driving axis according to the rotation of the driving axis, and to compress the dust accommodated in the dust chamber. As a result, a vacuum cleaner is provided, which requires a minimum space for the installation of a compressing part to compress dust inside the dust collecting part, and provides maximum compressing force of the compressing part. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263817 | Vacuum Cleaner with Ultraviolet Light Source and Ozone - The present disclosure provides a vacuum cleaner (A) including a nozzle base (C) having a main suction opening ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263818 | Upright Vacuum Cleaner with Cyclonic Air Path - An upright vacuum cleaner with a floor engaging base unit, a body unit pivotally mounted on the base unit, and a dirt chamber removably mounted to the body unit. A filtration device is removably mounted to the dirt chamber, and includes a first member projecting into the dirt chamber and being adapted to allow air to pass therethrough and remove particles from the airflow, and a second member extending from the first member to a sidewall of the dirt chamber to hold the filtration device at a fixed vertical location within the dirt chamber. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263819 | Withdrawing mechanism - A withdrawing mechanism includes a catcher | 2008-10-30 |
20080263820 | Self-Cleaning Handle - A self-cleaning handle, in particular a door handle, door knob or similar, includes a handle surface which can be rotated by a drive in relation to a cleaning unit, to perform a self-cleaning process. To achieve simple construction and operation, the handle surface is configured from a large number of surface segments, which are arranged around the periphery of a cleaning unit, and these surface segments can be rotated about their longitudinal axes. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263821 | IN-MOLD HINGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - A molded hinge assembly is provided. The molded hinge assembly includes a male portion, a female portion formed unitarily with the male portion, a swivel shaft formed unitarily with the male portion, the swivel shaft including a plurality of channels defined along a rotational axis thereof. The molded hinge assembly also includes a plurality of molding gates formed at an intersection between each respective channel and the female portion, the female portion being subsequently rotatable with respect to the male portion after the molding gates are broken. During operation, the swivel shaft is friction fit within the female portion after the subsequent rotation of the female portion to break the molding gates. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263822 | Door hinge - A door hinge has a first hinge plate connected with a second hinge plate that is adjustably disposed in a hinge accommodation element, so as to pivot, with a pin on a hinge roll. The hinge accommodation element has a front part and a rear part, and the second hinge plate is guided in the hinge accommodation element so as to move in the vertical direction, and can be tilted in the horizontal direction, relative to the hinge accommodation element, with an adjustment screw. The front part and the rear part of the hinge accommodation element are connected by a connection screw, and the second hinge plate is clamped in place between the front part and the rear part, so that it cannot be displaced in the vertical direction, after the connection screw has been tightened. A hinge system can be formed by three of these door hinges. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263823 | Hinge assembly - A hinge assembly is used to pivotally attach a cover to a base of an electronic device and has a stationary leaf, at least one barrel and a pintle assembly. The stationary leaf has an upper end and barrel housing. The barrel housing has a slot and two keyways. Each barrel is mounted in the barrel housing and has a neck and two keys. The neck has two sides. The two keys are formed respectively on the two sides of the neck and are mounted respectively in the keyways. The pintle assembly is mounted through the bushing of the at least one barrel. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263824 | Hinge apparatus and image displaying apparatus - A hinge apparatus comprises a rotation body and a fixed body. The rotation body includes a frame which has a base body portion, a side portion being orthogonal to a rotation axis and having a first through hole and a cut portion, and a longer side portion having an extending portion and extending along the rotation axis. The extending portion is engaged with the cut portion and has a protruding portion protruding outwardly of the side portion from a tip end side thereof. The fixed body includes: a bracket having a base portion, a first and a second side portions, a superimposed portion extending from the second side portion so as to be overlapped with the first side portion, and an opening passing through the first side portion and the superimposed portion; and a stud inserted through the opening and rotatably securing the frame to the bracket. The protruding portion is contacted with the superimposed portion at a predetermined angle to regulate the rotation of the rotation body. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263825 | Hinge apparatus for cover of image forming apparatus - A hinge apparatus for a cover of an image forming apparatus has a hinge body with supporting brackets, movably inserted into a coupling hole positioned in a main body of the image forming apparatus, a hinge cam connected to the cover and pivotably connected to the supporting brackets, and a pressure device disposed at the hinge body to press the hinge cam. Accordingly, the hinge apparatus can be implemented with a simple and easy assembly operation, since it is not a complicated structural connection among the component parts of the hinge apparatus. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263826 | HINGE DEVICE - A hinge device includes: a first connector including a first leaf that is adapted to be fixed to a first part of an electronic device, and a shaft extending from the first leaf; a second connector including a second leaf that is adapted to be fixed to a second part of the electronic device, and a knuckle connected to the second leaf and defining a cylindrical retaining space therein; and a friction-providing sleeve inserted securely and detachably in the retaining space and having an inner surface that defines a cylindrical inner space. The shaft extends into the inner space in the friction-providing sleeve and is in frictional contact with the inner surface of the friction-providing sleeve. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263827 | Pivotal-axis changing hinge - A pivotal-axis changing hinge has a stationary leaf, a pivoting leaf, a pintle assembly and a cam. The pivoting leaf and stationary leaf are respectively connected securely to a cover having a rear edge and a keyway and a base having an elongated gudgeon. A parabolic edge is formed at an edge near the elongated gudgeon. The pintle assembly is mounted through the keyway and pivotally through the elongated gudgeon to allow the leaves to pivot along a pivotal axis of the pintle assembly. The cam is mounted on the pintle assembly, rotates simultaneously with the pintle assembly and has a protrusion mounted slidably on the parabolic edge to move the pintle assembly and the cover perpendicularly away from the base when the cover is pivoting. Consequently, the proximal edge of the cover is kept from colliding with the base and the rotating angle of the cover is expanded. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263828 | HINGE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A method of making a hinge has the steps of forming a region of a piece of sheet metal with a groove and then bending the piece of sheet metal to form the region into an eye with the groove opening inwardly into the eye so that the piece of sheet metal with the eye forms a first leaf. A pivot pin with a radially outwardly projecting thickened region is fitted and pressed into the eye such that the radially thickened region radially elastically widens the eye. Once the thickened region reaches the groove, the eye springs back so that the pivot pin is then captured held in the eye. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263829 | CUSTOMIZABLE GRIP AND METHOD FOR MAKING - This disclosure includes a customized grip handle, including a handle and a formable, polymeric compound layer, having a water-soluble polymeric resin, water, and a gellant. The polymeric compound layer may have an imprint of a hand, which is set upon removal of moisture. A method of making a customized grip handle and a grip kit are also disclosed. The grip kit may include a polymeric compound layer and a self-fusing tape with which a user may cover the handle base and place the compound on it and form a hand imprint. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263830 | Operating knob - An operating knob to be attached to a supporting member includes an operating part and a connector. The connector is attached to the operating part and includes a fitting cylindrical portion, a stopper disposed at an inner circumferential side of the fitting cylindrical portion to protrude on a radial inside, and housing portion. When the operating part is applied with a load greater than or equal to a predetermined value from an exterior in a direction toward the supporting member in a state where a fitting portion of the supporting member is fitted into the fitting cylindrical portion, the stopper is bent from the radial inside to a direction approximately parallel to the rotation axis so as to be housed in the housing portion and the fitting cylindrical portion moves toward the supporting member along an outer circumference of the fitting portion. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263831 | Device on a spinning preparation machine, for example a draw frame, carding machine, combing machine or the like, having a drafting system - In a device on a spinning preparation machine, having a drafting system for drawing at least one fibre sliver with drafting system rollers, forming drafting roller pairs, having power transmission means for driving the drafting system rollers and having a drive motor, the drive of the drafting system rollers is effected from different sides. In order to reduce the number of drive elements and to effect a substantial improvement in efficiency, the drive motor has two rotating drive elements, the drive of at least one roller pair being effected from one side by the first drive element and the drive of at least one other roller pair being effected from the other side by the second drive element. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263832 | Reactor for Mixing and Reacting Two or More Fluids As Well As Transferring Heat Between Said Fluids and a Method for Operating Said Reactor - The present invention relates to a reactor for mixing and reacting two or more fluids as well as transferring heat between said fluids. Said reactor comprises a pressure vessel (g) having at least one inlet and one outlet and which enclose a multi-channel monolithic structure (f), a manifold assembly (b) sealed to one end of said structure where the channel openings are, for feeding fluid to said structure and discharging fluid from said structure, a means (h) sealed to the opposite end of said structure where said manifold assembly is sealed, for changing the direction of fluid flow path 180 degrees when said flow leaves the channels in said structure. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a method for operating said reactor. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263833 | Strap structure - A strap structure used as a strap for an object such as mask or swim fin is disclosed. The object has a locking receptacle on either side. The strap structure includes an elastic strap having a coupling member at either end, the coupling member being adapted to releasably secure to the locking receptacle; and an adapting assembly having one end adapted to releasably secure to the coupling member and the other end releasably secure to the locking receptacle. Moreover, the adapting assembly includes one or more adapters so that the strap structure is adapted to secure around one of the different objects with various sizes. | 2008-10-30 |
20080263834 | EA member, and clip and structure for securing the same - A clip capable of firmly securing an EA member even if the thickness of a component such as a vehicle-body sheet metal panel is changed, an EA member provided with the clip, and a structure for securing the EA member are provided. A clip | 2008-10-30 |
20080263835 | Device for Fixing a Stretched Fabric - A device for fixing a fabric includes a frame of polygonal shape that is able to accommodate at least one insert, whereby the fabric is wedged between the frame and the insert, the frame includes a groove with a shrunken mouth, and the insert includes a horseshoe-shaped body that can be deformed elastically and can be inserted forcibly into the groove, characterized in that the body includes, on the one hand, a first wall that delimits a housing that opens toward the outside, and, on the other hand, a second wall that defines a retaining surface that can work with the groove, whereby a recess is arranged between the two walls ( | 2008-10-30 |
20080263836 | Quick release buckle - A quick release buckle has male and female components releasably joined in snap engagement. A release lever on the female component provides a means of disengaging the components. The release lever may be actuated either by pulling on a lanyard cord to which it is connected, or by accessing a lift tab projecting from its forward end. | 2008-10-30 |