47th week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140338089 | Technical Wetsuit - A wetsuit comprising first panels exhibiting a high-stretch and adapted to provide buoyancy to the wearer and second panels exhibiting a low-stretch and adapted to provide further buoyancy to the wearer wherein the first and the second panels are fastened together by seams and wherein the second panels are arranged according to the muscular configuration of the wearer to stimulate the muscular relaxation velocity of the wearer. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338090 | DANCE FOOTWEAR - A dance sock including features and materials to increase horizontal friction and decrease pivot friction between the sock and a surface. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338091 | Golf Shirt With Improved Fit And Contrast - The present invention is directed to a golf shirt with two laterally-opposed textile bands affixed thereto that are less stretchable than a textile used to construct the torso portion and the shoulder portion of the shirt. A first end of each band is adhered to a skirt of the collar portion, and a second end is adhered to a free end of the shirt. One side of the length of the pair of bands is adhered to the shirt at each point between the first and second end. When the shirt is worn by a person, and the person addresses a golf ball (e.g., extends his arms in front of his body and/or partially clasps his hands together around a golf club), the textile used to construct the bands pulls the sleeve portion away from the wearer and/or decreases a movement associated with the sleeve portion. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338092 | Versatile hoodie - Disclosed is an outer garment having a jacket with a hood commonly known as a “hoodie”. The hood has a primary opening for a user's face when the hood is raised over the user's head. A secondary opening allows for an object to extend through the secondary opening. An opening in the rear of the hood allows for a bill of cap to extend through the hood, or a pony tail of a user to extend through the hood; openings on the sides of the hood permit headphones to be placed against the user's ears for enhanced listening when the hood is raised. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338093 | INSTA HOOD - Insta-Hood is a hood that can be worn on any shirt, jacket or other suitable garment. The invention is a removable hood that is held in place by a non-permanent, reusable attachment means. The design can be constructed from any desired garment material. There may be an additional inch of fabric around the bottom perimeter of the hood, and a series of fasteners on this fabric. A user can remove the hood as desired, and may reuse it any number of times. A person can also easily switch between different hoods to change the look of a garment. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338094 | SPORTMANS GARMENT WITH TORSO ADJUSTMENT - A garment comprises a torso portion including a volume reduction arrangement. The volume reduction arrangement includes a first strap that crosses a second strap, a first strap adjustment member, and a second strap adjustment member. The first strap adjustment member is coupled to a right side of the torso portion. A first portion of the first strap is coupled to a left side of the torso portion, and a second portion of the first strap engages the first strap adjustment member on the right side of the torso portion. The second strap adjustment member is coupled to the shell on the left side of the torso portion. A first portion of the second strap is coupled to the right side of the torso portion, and a second portion of the second strap engages the second strap adjustment member on the left side of the torso portion. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338095 | Vest Having Releasable Components - A releasable vest having a front panel; front shoulder strap elements that include at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening; a back panel; a first waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one waist belt element attachment opening formed through the waist belt element; a second waist belt element that extends from the front panel and has at least one release loop attached thereto, wherein the at least one release loop is capable of being passed through the waist belt attachment opening of the first waist belt element and the at least one front shoulder strap attachment opening of the front shoulder strap elements; and a release lanyard that is capable of being passed through the release loop so as to releasably secure the first waist belt element and the at least one shoulder strap element to the release loop. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338096 | NURSING COVER - Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a cover having a top edge and a stiffener comprised of a shape memory material having a material memory coupled to the cover using a securing mechanism to prevent the stiffener from rotating. In one embodiment, the material memory causes the stiffener to assume a pre-determined shape, to temporarily deform without breaking the stiffener when force is applied to the stiffener, and to reassume the pre-determined shape. In one embodiment, an end of the stiffener provides a substantially smooth surface to prevent abrasion. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338097 | CAP WITH A BILL HAVING UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS DISPLAYING INFORMATION WHEN SPACED-APART - A flip cap which has crown and bill portions, the bill having upper and lower members, at least one of the upper and lower portions having a surface capable of displaying information secured thereto when the upper and lower members are spaced-apart. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338098 | ARTICLE OF HEADWEAR - An article of headwear includes a crown and a bill. The bill defines an inner edge that is operably coupled to the crown. The bill projects away from the crown and terminates at an outer edge. The bill includes a stiffener that stiffens the outer edge. The stiffener is spaced from the crown to define a cavity within the bill between the stiffener and the crown. The stiffener has a first longitudinal end that is adjacent the inner edge, a second longitudinal end that is adjacent the inner edge, an intermediate portion that is disposed between the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end, a top side, and a bottom side. A cross section of the stiffener is substantially constant in the intermediate portion between the first and second longitudinal ends, and one of the top and bottom sides is flat in cross section. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338099 | Medical Information Alert Cap - A wearable cap designed to reduce medical errors by quickly, accurately, and reliably communicating essential information about its wearer, even when the wearer is incapacitated or otherwise unable to actively participate in communication. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338100 | Sporting garment and corresponding sock, attachment member and kits - A sporting garment for removably receiving one or more articles of clothing, such as a sock, is described. The garment has leg portions for covering at least in part the legs of a person wearing the garment. Each leg portion has a central division extending along a length of each leg portion, and corresponds to a front portion and a rear portion of the legs of the person, thereby dividing each leg portion into lateral sides. The garment also has an attachment member mounted on at least one of the lateral sides of at least one leg portion, the attachment member being positioned, shaped, and sized for removably receiving the at least one article of clothing on said leg portion of the garment. Also described are corresponding garment kits, a sock and an attachment member. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338101 | ADJUSTABLE CLOTHING ARTICLES AND METHODS OF USE - An adjustable pair of pants for a body of a person. The pants include a waistband for encircling a portion of the body, and with the waistband presenting a circumference. The pants additionally include a fastening component for selectively securing the waistband about the portion of the body, and an adjustment component for selectively adjusting the circumference of the waistband. The pair of pants provides for the adjustment component to include an underlying segment and an overlying segment, with the underlying segment extending lengthwise along a first longitudinal axis and the overlying segment extending lengthwise along a second longitudinal axis. When the first and second longitudinal axes are parallel, the circumference of the waistband has a first magnitude, and when the first and second longitudinal axes are not parallel, the circumference of the waistband has a second magnitude. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338102 | GARMENTS FOR SUPPORTING LEG GUARDS AND LEG PROTECTING GARMENTS - The present disclosure is directed to garments for supporting leg guards and configured to be worn over at least a portion of a leg of a user. Garments may include an outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer extends away from a lower portion of a user's leg and encloses an interior. The inner layer may be disposed within the interior of the outer layer and secured to the outer layers proximate the lower portion of the leg of the user. In some examples, the outer layer and the inner layer cooperate to define a sheath sized to receive at least a portion of a leg guard. Some examples define socks for supporting soccer shin guards. Some examples define leg protecting garments including leg guards removably disposed at least partially within sheaths. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338103 | DECORATIVE INTERCHANGEABLE BOUND EDGE FOR HATS - A device to bind the edge of a hat brim that is easily applied to a hat and can be reformed and removed as desired. A malleable forming member, enveloped by a covering material, allows the device to be folded over the edge of a hat brim and the brim formed to the desired curvature. The covering material that envelops the forming member provides a finished appearance to the device and may be comprised of textiles in any color or texture, so it may be interchanged with other devices to suit the appearance of the hat or its wearer. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338104 | HELMET PADDING SYSTEM - Helmet padding systems are disclosed. One helmet padding system includes a baseball cap and a spacing pad. The baseball cap has a body portion and a brim portion. The cap includes a pair of side portions extending downward from the cap body below a point at which the brim portion meets the body portion. The spacing pad is positioned within the baseball cap, and includes a layer of elastomeric material. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338105 | SAFETY HELMET, IN PARTICULAR FOR CYCLISTS - A safety helmet, in particular for cyclists, includes a self-contained portable semi-shell helmet (H), on which an integral part ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338106 | HELMET WITH REMOVABLE CHIN GUARD - The present invention relates to a protective helmet ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338107 | Adjustable sunshade that attaches and separates easily from a hat or safety helmet - A sunshade that attaches and separates easily from a safety helmet or hat is disclosed. The shading shield is very close to the face, almost touching it. Its position is fully adjustable. There is therefore less sun exposure while riding a ski lift chair or waiting in the direct rays of the sun while waiting to perform a sport. The invention is worn while waiting in the sun to perform a sport like snow-skiing, snowboarding, motorcycle riding, etc. It is not meant to be worn on the helmet or hat while actually performing the sport. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338108 | ADJUSTABLE FACIAL PROTECTOR - A head gear assembly that may include an upper head portion; a facial protector connectively attached to the upper head portion further having a first element a second element; and a movable armature comprising at least one armature member configured for movable engagement to at least one of the first element and the second element. The engagement between the movable armature and the at least one of the first and second elements results in the presence of a gap further comprising a gap size, which may be adjustable from a first size to a plurality of other sizes. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338109 | EYE PROTECTION DEVICE - An eye protection device a first covering sheet, a protection sheet, and a second covering sheet. The first covering sheet has a first supporting edge with a containment slot and a first opening disposed on the first supporting edge. The protection sheet is disposed in the containment slot and has a non-transparent sheet and an axial aperture provided in the sheet. The second covering sheet has a second supporting edge and a second opening provided on the second supporting edge. The second supporting edge overlaps the first supporting edge, and the first and second supporting edges sandwich the protection sheet in the containment slot. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338110 | Traveler Urine Cup and Use Thereof - The invention discloses a urine collecting system for collecting urine waste, comprising a traveler urine cup, wherein the cup comprises a top opening, a bottom opening, an elongate section between the top and bottom openings, and a reversible shut-off valve within the elongate section; and a receiving bottle container having an upper opening for receiving the urine waste from the cup. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338111 | Odor Eliminating System for a Toilet - A ventilation system for a toilet that provides a clean, convenient and safe means for eliminating unpleasant odors by use of a fan is herein disclosed. This system can be added to an existing toilet or used in newbuilt as so desired. Odors are eliminated directly to the sewer outflow. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338112 | Toilet Vent System and Method - A toilet vent comprising a first fluid connection and a second fluid connection. Said first fluid connection is between an upper portion of a tank of a toilet above a sanitary fluid level and a gas outlet outside of said tank. Said second fluid connection is between a supply line outside of said tank and one or more tank components inside of said tank. Said toilet vent is capable of housing said first fluid connection and said second fluid connection. A portion of said toilet vent, containing a portion of both said first fluid connection and said second fluid connection, passes through a fluid input in a bottom of said tank. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338113 | LID-ACTUATED TOILET FLUSHING APPARATUS - A toilet bowl lid actuated linkage toilet flushing system wherein a conventional toilet-flushing flapper is actuated by a drain pull chain controlled relative to the positioning of the toilet bowl lid to the toilet. The toilet bowl lid must be moved from an upward position to a downward position to flush the toilet, which a magnetic plastic ribbon actuator mechanism is provided for completion of the toilet flush even when the toilet bowl lid remains in the downward position. Movement of the lid actuates a magnetic flush pull of a plastic ribbon that is linked to a drain pull chain connected to the flapper. An alternate version of the toilet bowl lid actuated linkage toilet flushing system is compatible with flushometer toilets and enables an opening and closing of a valve controlling outflow of a pressurized water source. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338114 | Toilet with an Odor Eliminating Function - An odor eliminating toilet with an air passage and enclosed ventilating fan is disclosed. Odors are removed from the toilet bowl during use by an air passage connecting the toilet bowl with the sewer outflow. The air passage contains a ventilating fan for removing said odors. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338115 | HYDROMASSAGE BATHTUB - A hydromassage bathtub is described. The hydromassage bathtub has one or more internal side walls and a recess extending substantially along all of the perimeter of the bathtub at the internal sidewalls, the perimetrical recess being adapted to house a plurality of emission nozzles for carrying out the hydromassage function. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338116 | CHILD BATHING ACTIVITY CENTER - A child bathing activity center apparatus includes entertainment features for engaging a child's attention during a bathing, and safety features for preventing or reducing the risk of harm to such child during the bathing, such as from slipping on the floor thereof. The apparatus may be received within a standard bathtub, and one or more apertures disposed in the walls of the apparatus permit water to freely pass and flow between the apparatus the standard bathtub. In this way, the apparatus does not need to be separately filled with water in order to be used. The apertures obviate the need to refill the apparatus during a bathing by precluding water from being operatively displaced therefrom. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338117 | CURVED SHOWER ROD ATTACHMENT - A curved shower rod attachment assembly, which includes a first element that is adapted and configured for attachment to a surface and a second element that is securable to the first element and includes a protrusion that has an opening formed therein that extending at an angle and is configured to receive a shower rod. The dual channel interlocking bracket allows a curved shower rod to hinge within the attachment assembly to preclude rotation and sagging. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338118 | FAUCET HANDLE WITH ANGLED INTERFACE - A faucet assembly including a handle that rotates about a rotational axis extending perpendicular to an angled interface for adjusting a water parameter. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338119 | Devices and Methods for Body Elevation - Devices and methods are presented for elevating seat devices. The device allows a vertical and forward motion of a seat from a first position to a second position. Such motion more resembles a natural body motion during the standing motion. A similar but converse motion is also possible with movement from a standing position to a sitting position. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338120 | Convertible Headboard Table Apparatus and Method of Use - A wall mounted headboard capable of storing and deploying a spring loaded table. The apparatus is comprised of a headboard pivotally connected to a first table section and assisted by a plurality of gas springs. The first table section is pivotally hinged to a second table section. The hinges between the table sections are hidden thus the table surface is free from anything disturbing a smooth surface. The weight of the second table section is offset by a plurality of torsion spring assemblies. The torsion spring assemblies are comprised of a torsion spring slidingly engaged in brackets mounted to each table section. The torsion spring assemblies allow a single user to move the second table section easily with minimal effort whether deploying or storing the table. The operation of storing or deploying the table can be performed from either side of the bed without walking around to the opposite side. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338121 | PATIENT POSITIONING DEVICE - A positioning device includes a planar sheet having first and second side edges and a top surface. A patient is positioned on the top surface where the first and second side edges are adjacent to the patient's legs. A first flexible substrate and a second flexible substrate are coupled to the respective first and second side edge of the sheet and are capable of wrapping around an adjacent leg of the patient creating a wrapped engagement. This wrapped engagement of the patient's legs prevents heat loss during pre-surgery, surgery, post-surgery or transport of the patient. Handles coupled to the sheet may be utilized for lifting or moving the sheet when the patient is supported by the sheet. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338122 | CAMP BED FRAME AND CAMP BED - A camp bed frame includes two bed bearing tubes and two pillow tubes alternately arranged and forming a rectangular closed frame. At least one of the two bed bearing tubes has a retractable and localizable bed bearing monotube. In use, the two bed bearing tubes are inserted into respective sleeves of a bed cover; one pillow tube is inserted into the corresponding sleeve of the bed cover and mounted at the ends of the bed bearing tubes; the retractable bed bearing monotube is retracted; the other pillow tube is inserted into the corresponding sleeve of the bed cover and mounted at the ends of the bed bearing tubes; and finally, the retractable bed bearing monotube is stretched out until the bed cover is tensioned tightly and positioned. The present application also discloses a camp bed adopting the camp bed frame. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338123 | HAMMOCK WITH QUADRECLINE GEOMETRY - A hammock with quadrecline geometry is disclosed. The hammock includes a bed having a bed surface, a head end and a foot end located opposite the head end. The head end has an attachment point to suspend the head end of the bed. The bed further has a leg rest portion at the foot end defined by four, connected suspension lines. A foot spreader is configured and arranged to spread the four suspension lines apart, providing support to the leg rest portion. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338124 | User Module for a Patient Support - A user module for a patient support is provided. The user module is coupled to a patient support barrier, such as a siderail or a footboard. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338125 | WRAP AROUND BED FRAME - A wrap around bed frame for use in supporting a box spring and mattress. The bed frame has the normal side rails and cross members and also has a foot member that is affixed to the foot ends of the side rails such that the foot member provides support for the foot end of the bedding and prevents sagging and damage from weight being exerted at the foot end of the bedding. The entire bed frame can be assembled with fittings that do not require tools for assembly and thus, the bed frame can be assembled easily by the user by simply sliding or snapping the components together. Protective shields cover the bed frame so as to prevent tearing of the linen, bed spreads or other bed coverings used with the bed frame. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338126 | Sun Towel - The invention disclosed provides an improved sun towel with added features to be used by beachgoers, picnickers, and the like. The topside comprised of soft pile terrycloth to provide comfort and absorbance, and the backside comprised of a polyurethane film backing to repel moisture from underneath. The sun towel is round in shape, and comes equipped with built-in pockets sewn in between the top-side of towel and backing; fit to encapsulate removable waterproof storage pouches. Built-in grommets allow the towel to be secured into the ground with plastic spikes. The towel can be rolled and folded to fit into any carry-all. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338127 | BLANKET WITH PET POCKET - A blanket with a pet pocket comprising a front and back surface large enough to cover a bed; a pocket on the front surface smaller than the front surface, wherein the pocket includes a top opening large enough for a household domestic pet to fit comfortably inside. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338128 | Valance - A valance for a bed includes an attachment portion having one or more installation pockets. The attachment portion is configured to lie between a mattress and a bed frame. The valance also includes a skirt portion that is attached to an outer periphery of the attachment portion and depends downwardly from the attachment portion when the valance is installed onto the bed. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338129 | BED WITH USER-ASSIST MECHANISM - A bed, comprising: a user support structure including a body support member having a head region and a foot region, and a foot support member positioned proximate the foot region of the body support member and projecting laterally from the body support member; a frame for supporting the user support structure on a support surface; a coupling mechanism coupling the user support structure to the frame and providing for relative movement there-between; and an actuator that is configured to move the user support structure relative to the frame between a user rest position and a user reception/departure position, such that when in the user rest position the body support member is oriented to support the body of a user lying at least indirectly thereon, and when in the user reception/departure position, the body support member is oriented laterally to the foot support member such that the foot support member is oriented to support the user standing thereon. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338130 | Pillow Cover with Side Gussets and Method of Construction - A novel pillow cover is provided that can be manufactured so that a finished gusseted pillow produced from four rectangular fabric pieces with only six straight line seams. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338131 | MULTILAYER MATTRESS - A multilayer mattress comprising a top polyurethane polyether reticulated foam layer; a middle polyurethane polyether reticulated foam layer; and a bottom support layer. The top layer has an open-cell structure, a thickness of 1.5-5 cm, a compression resistance of 1-5.5 kPa and a resilience of 40-55%; whereas the middle layer has an open-cell structure, a thickness of 2.5-7.5 cm, a compression resistance of 1-5.5 kPa and a resilience of 1-15%. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338132 | Multi Tool Stand for Digital Device Method and Apparatus - A multi tool with a handle arranged along a longitudinally aligned axis. The handle has a first end and a second end and a housing for containing a first tool. The multi tool also has a prop which interoperates with the first handle and provides stability against overturning of the multi tool when supporting a device. The multi tool also has a mount which is interoperable with either the handle or the prop. The mount will maintain a device in an upright position. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338133 | Multi-Function Tool - A multi-function hand tool is provided. The multi-function hand tool includes a first member and a second member pivotally connected to the first member such that the hand tool is pivotable between an open orientation and a closed orientation. The first member includes a first cutting element and a second cutting element disposed proximal to the first cutting element. The first cutting element has a first cutting blade and the second cutting element has a second cutting blade and a first at least one groove. The second member extends between a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the second member includes a third cutting element corresponding to the second cutting element. The third cutting element has a third cutting blade corresponding to the second cutting blade and at least one second groove corresponding to the first at least one groove. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338134 | ENCAPSULATES - The present application relates processes that can be used to produce encapsulated benefit agents comprising a core and a shell that encapsulates said core, encapsulated benefit agents produced by such process and products comprising such encapsulated benefit agents as well as methods of making and using such products. Such process can be used to produce particles that offer the desired protection and release benefits when used in a variety of products. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338135 | DYEING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a dyeing composition. More particularly, the present invention provides a dyeing composition comprising an ether-based nonionic surfactant, an ether-based oil and alcohol. Preferably, the ether-based nonionic surfactant, the ether-based oil and the alcohol have the same number of carbon atoms. The dyeing composition according to the present invention comprises the ether-based nonionic surfactant, the ether-based oil and the alcohol, forms a multi-lamellar liquid crystal structure, allows for ease of material application and maintains excellent color formation, and particularly, mitigates pungent smell, eye irritation and the like. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338136 | AIR PASSENGER STAIR OR BRIDGE WITH AN APPROXIMATELY U-SHAPED PORTAL FRAME DISPOSED AT THE FRONT OF THE AIR PASSENGER STAIR OR BRIDGE FOR RECEIVING A CANOPY ROOF - The object of the invention is an air passenger stair or an air passenger bridge ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338137 | LOADING RAMP - Techniques are disclosed relating to a loading ramp. In one embodiment, the ramp includes a hitch mount that includes a horizontal portion configured to detachably couple to a tow hitch and a vertical portion extending upwards from the horizontal portion. In this embodiment, the ramp includes first and second coupled ramp members configurable as a ramp in an open position. In this embodiment, the first ramp member is rotatably coupled to the vertical portion of the hitch mount. In the open position, the ramp members may define a ramp surface usable to load light vehicles or cargo, for example, into a truck bed. In this embodiment, the first and second ramp members are configurable in a closed overlapping position in which the first and second ramp members are substantially parallel to the horizontal portion of the hitch mount. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338138 | PIVOTABLE CANOPY ROOF OF AN AIR PASSENGER STAIR OR AN AIR PASSENGER BRIDGE - A pivotable canopy roof ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338139 | Pipeline Service Pig with Floating Seal Carriers - A pipeline pig for performing service operations in a pipeline having a pig body, guides on the pig body which are adapted to slide along the bore of the pipeline, one or more seals which are each a composite of a metal seal carrier and a resilient sealing cup which are adapted to sealingly engage the bore of the pipeline and the metal seal carriers are adapted to sealingly engage the pig body and have radial freedom relative to the pig body such that when the pig body moves to an eccentric position relative to the pipeline such that the guides engage the bore of the pipeline bore the one or more seals are free to remain substantially concentric with the bore of the pipeline. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338140 | TOOTHBRUSH - The present invention is directed to a toothbrush ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338141 | Surface Cleaning Device - A surface cleaning device is an apparatus that is used to apply a cleaning solution to a sullied surface prior to cleaning the surface. The apparatus features a main hollow body with a first open end and a second open end. A fluid dispenser is mounted into the first open end and a removably attached cleaning pad holder is attached into the second open end. The holder comprises a plug and a base plate. The dispenser utilizes a user-actuated foam pump mechanism to dispense cleaning solution from the fluid dispenser. Cleaning solution may be poured into the main hollow body by removing the holder to expose the second open end. The holder features hook fasteners that are utilized to secure a cleaning pad in place. The cleaning pad is removably attachable to the hook fasteners and features two surfaces including an absorbent surface and an abrasive surface. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338142 | ATTACHABLE BRUSH FOR A GOLF SHOE - An attachable brush is configured to accommodate footwear. The attachable brush includes a brush further comprising a brush base mechanically coupled to brush bristles that are configured to clean debris from a golf club. An adjustable bracket is mechanically coupled to the brush. The adjustable bracket has an upper angled member mechanically coupled to a central angled member with a set of grips. The central angled member is mechanically coupled to a lower member. An upper bracket is detachably coupled to the adjustable bracket and further comprising an upper bracket horizontal portion mechanically coupled to an upper bracket vertical portion. The upper bracket is configured to grasp a portion of the footwear and the central angled member is configured to also grip the footwear on an opposite side in order to secure the attachable brush beneath the golf shoe. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338143 | WINDSCREEN WIPER ADAPTER WITH SAFETY POSITION - The invention relates to an adapter ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338144 | WIPER CONNECTOR FOR VEHICLE - A wiper connector for a vehicle may be provided which connects a wiper arm to a wiper blade | 2014-11-20 |
20140338145 | CONNECTING STRUCTURE OF WIPER ARM - A connecting structure of a wiper arm may be provided according to an embodiment of the present invention, which includes: an arm head of which one side has an assembly hole and the other side has a first connecting portion; a retainer including a second connecting portion which is formed on one side thereof and is connected with the first connecting portion; and an elastic member connected between the arm head and the retainer. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338146 | CLEANER AND CLEANER ACCESSORY - A cleaner including a body configured to generate a suction force, a suction head configured to suction air and dirt while making contact with a cleaning surface, a handle pipe configured for manipulation by a user, a flexible hose connecting the handle pipe to the body, an extension pipe connecting the suction head to the handle pipe, and an accessory assembly coupled to the handle pipe to perform a cleaning in place of the suction head, the accessory assembly comprising an accessory body, a Dusting on which a brush is mounted, a Crevice to clean a gap, and an Upholstery to clean fabrics, the Upholstery being rotatably coupled to the accessory body, thereby enhancing the convenience of use and cleaning efficiency. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338147 | DUST SUCTIONING PICK-UP HEAD APPARATUS FOR USE WITH A SWEEPING VEHICLE - A dust suctioning pick-up head for a sweeping vehicle comprises a shroud defining a fore-aft longitudinal axis, and has a substantially hollow interior, a bottom edge defining a bottom opening, and a forwardly facing debris outlet for permitting the directed egress of debris from the shroud as a forwardly propelled stream of debris. At least one cylindrical main sweeping broom is disposed within the substantially hollow interior of the shroud for engaging a surface to be cleaned through the bottom opening to thereby sweep dust and debris from the surface to be cleaned and propel the dust and debris forwardly through the forwardly facing debris outlet. A dust suctioning nozzle apparatus has a dust receiving mouth in fluid communication with a dust transfer outlet connectable in fluid communication with a source of air suctioning. The dust receiving mouth is in fluid communication with the substantially hollow interior of the shroud so as to suction air therefrom, and is disposed vertically adjacent the bottom edge of the shroud so as to be in dust suctioning relation to the surface being cleaned, and rearwardly of the at least one cylindrical main sweeping broom to thereby permit the suctioning of dust from the surface to be cleaned subsequent to the surface being swept by the at least one cylindrical main sweeping broom. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338148 | VACUUM CLEANER - Disclosed herein is a vacuum cleaner including a main body generating suction force, a suction head contacting a surface to be cleaned and sucking air and dust from the surface, a handle pipe for user operation, a flexible hose connecting the handle pipe and the main body, and an extension pipe connecting the suction head and the handle pipe. The handle pipe includes a handle pipe body communicating the extension pipe and the flexible hose with each other, and a sub-accessory assembly combined integrally with the handle pipe body so as to suck air and dust from the surface as a substitute for the suction head. In the vacuum cleaner, sub-accessories may be easily replaced, a separate space for storage of the sub-accessories is not required, and there is no danger of loss of the sub-accessories. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338149 | STOPPERS FOR DOORS AND/OR WINDOWS - A door and/or window stopper includes two branches each having a contour tapering toward a tip and further includes a coupling body, which is at least partially made of rubber or a flexible, rubber-like thermoplastic material or elastomer, wherein at least outer surfaces of the branches have a relatively high friction coefficient. The two branches have inner surfaces, which are connected to each other in a connecting region and extend away from each other outward to tips of the branches The two branches are connected to each other by way of a connecting body and disposed in a V-shaped manner. Proceeding from the respective tips, the outer surfaces of the branches extend at decreasing distances toward the coupling body. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338150 | GUIDING BLOCK OF CURTAIN - An improved curtain guiding block structure may include a block body, a first wheel base, a second wheel base and a plurality of rolling balls. During the assembly process, the second wheel base is inserted into the circular hole of the block body from one side, and the first wheel base is inserted into the circular hole of the block body from the other side after the rolling balls are disposed therein; and the guiding post plugs into the through hole of the second wheel base to complete the assembly process without using any additional tools. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338151 | AUTOMATIC DOOR CONTROLLER AND DOOR ACTUATION EQUIPMENT - An actuated hinge assembly for facilitating pivoting movement of a door, the hinge assembly including: a first hinge member; a second hinge member pivotally coupled to the first hinge member; a powered actuator operatively coupled to the first hinge member, the actuator configured to drive relative rotation of the first hinge member and the second hinge member with respect to each other; wherein one hinge of the first hinge member and the second hinge member is configured for mounting to the door and the other of the first hinge member and the second hinge member is configured for mounting to a door frame of the door. Also included is a controller unit configured to control actuation of a powered latch assembly and/or the actuated hinge assembly using control signals received from a transponder. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338152 | HANDLE MOUNTING INSERT - A handle assembly for a door includes at least a support member, an elongate handle body, an insert and a fastener. The elongate handle body includes an opening at a handle end. An outer hole is formed on a shell of the handle body near the handle end so as to be in communication with the opening. The insert is configured to be inserted into the opening. The insert includes an aperture and an inner hole. The aperture is configured to accommodate the support member mounted on a door. The inner hole is configured to be aligned with the outer hole and be in communication with the aperture. The insert includes a protrusion that protrudes into the aperture. The fastener is configured to be inserted through the outer hole and the inner hole and press the support member against the protrusion such that the protrusion extends into a neck portion of the support member. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338153 | RAIL VEHICLE WITH DISINFECTION DEVICE - A rail vehicle has at least one handle, in particular a securing or activation handle for passengers and/or train personnel. The handle has a disinfecting device or is connected to a disinfecting device which is suitable for disinfecting the handle before, after and/or during the activation of the handle. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338154 | CARD WIRE WITH IMPROVED TOOTH SHAPE - A card wire comprises an elongated rib portion and teeth. The teeth have a front portion and a back portion. The teeth hang over towards their front portion. The front portion and back portion merge at the tip of the tooth. The front portion comprises at least three sections: a first section extends from the tip of the tooth in the direction of the rib portion, a second section extends below the first section in the direction of the rib portion and a third section extends from the end of the second section in the direction of the rib portion. The second section comprises a straight part and a curved segment, wherein the straight part has a minimum length of 0.10 mm and the straight part has an angle between 10 and 30 degrees relative to the length direction of the card wire. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338155 | RELEASABLE BALLOON CLIP - At least one pair of opposed, congruent, transversely curved, longitudinally consistent, surfaces each presented by one of two portions hinged together at one end intended to traverse the stem of a balloon are brought into a close spaced apart parallel disposition tensioned between a pinion on one end and catch on the other. The spacing compresses the two walls of the stem of a conventional balloon together providing a tight seal that can be released manually for reuse if desired. An oval perimeter to at least one of the two portions, with the pinion and catch defining the longitudinal axis, is suggested including a band defining an aperture for securing a tether is suggested. Use of two adjacent pairs of opposed, congruent, transversely curved, longitudinally consistent, surfaces is also suggested to yield a rounded shape to avoid potential skin abrasion in manipulation or in being hit by a water filled balloon. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338156 | FIBER-OPTIC CABLE WITH REINFORCEMENT FOR LINING A GROOVE - A retaining device for retaining a fiber-optic cable. The retaining device includes an elongated hollow part configured to receive the fiber-optic cable and a retaining element extending away from the hollow part, when viewed in a cross-section. The retaining element is configured to be inserted into a groove. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338157 | OVER MOLDED G-HOOK - A loop engaging G-hook with a metal interior having a polymer covering. The metal interior remains uncovered in selected regions which engage the connection strap and loops during use. One uncovered region may be a wave-form crossbar in a threading eyelet engaging the strap. Another uncovered portion may define an inwardly projecting ridge disposed along the inboard edge of the hooking arm adapted to extend through the loops. The selective combination of bare and covered metal provides a high level of strength in a low profile hook structure. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338158 | CAP STRUCTURE HAVING AN INNER SURFACE CONCAVE FEATURE AND ZIPPER HEAD ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE USING THE SAME - A cap structure includes a cap body and an elastic piece. The cap body has at least two first inner concave grooves corresponding to each other, at least two first retaining blocks corresponding to each other and respectively extended outwardly from the at least two first inner concave grooves, and at least two first outer concave grooves corresponding to each other and respectively adjacent to the at least two first retaining blocks. The at least two first inner concave grooves are disposed on the inner surface of the cap body, and the at least two first outer concave grooves are disposed on the outer surface of the cap body. The elastic piece is disposed on the inner surface of the cap body, and the at least two first retaining blocks contact the elastic piece for retaining the elastic piece. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338159 | FASTENING MEMBER AND FASTENING SEGMENT - Provided are a fastening member and a fastening piece for which an unpleasant texture and an incongruous appearance are significantly reduced, and that bring about an integrated feeling with the main body of a disposable article for wearing. A fastening segment includes a hook fastener and a base sheet. A hook height H1 of a hook is set to 45 μm to 150 μm, and a hook sheet thickness T2 is set to 45 μm to 75 μm. When in an L*a*b* color coordinate system, a color difference of L* is ΔL*, a color difference of a* is Δa*, and a color difference of b* is Δb*, a color difference ΔE between the hook fastener and the base sheet calculated using the ΔL*, the Δa* and the Δb*, is less than 5.5. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338160 | SPRING CLIP ASSEMBLY - A spring clip assembly includes a spring clip and a mounting plate. The spring clip includes an elastic abutting tab, a connecting plate connected to the abutting tab, and an inclined tab angled with respect to the connecting plate. The mounting plate is connected to the spring clip. The mounting plate includes a base plate, and a first positioning portion and a positioning portion connected with the base plate at opposite sides. The base plate defines a through hole. The first positioning portion and the base plate cooperatively define a first gap. The second positioning portion and the base plate cooperatively define a second gap. The abutting tab is engaged with the through hole after the connecting plate is inserted into the first gap and then received in the second gap. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338161 | SIDE-LOADING RATCHET DEVICE - A ratchet device | 2014-11-20 |
20140338162 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING DCB SUBSTRATES - Process for producing DCB substrates having in each case at least one ceramic layer which is essentially made up of aluminium nitride (AlN) and is provided on at least one surface side with an intermediate layer which is essentially made up of aluminium oxide and also has at least one metallization formed by a metal layer or metal foil on the intermediate layer | 2014-11-20 |
20140338163 | PALLET CHANGER FOR A MACHINE TOOL, A PALLET CHANGING METHOD AND A MACHINE TOOL - The method that exchanges pallets ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338164 | BURNISHING HEAD - This invention concerns a burnishing head for smooth rolling of the ring-shaped flat end faces ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338165 | ALIGNMENT TOOL FOR USE IN ALIGNING OPENINGS IN STRUCTURAL MEMBERS - An alignment tool ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338166 | DOWEL PIN REMOVER TOOL - In one aspect of the present disclosure, a tool for removing a dowel pin from a component is shown. The tool includes an elongated nut, a bolt, a hollow pipe, at least one washer, and a fastening nut. The elongated nut has a first end and a second end. The first end has a threaded portion to receive the dowel pin. The bolt has a threaded first end and threaded second end. The bolt threaded first end is configured to be threaded into the second end of the elongated nut. A hollow pipe is positionable to cover the elongated nut and the bolt such that the first end of the hollow pipe is positioned around the dowel pin and a portion of the bolt extends outward beyond the second end of the hollow pipe. At least one washer is disposed through a bolt to make contact with the second end of the hollow pipe. A fastening nut is engaged to thread onto the second end of the bolt and is configured to apply pressure to the at least one washer, thereby extracting the dowel pin. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338167 | LIFT GATE WEDGE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLY - A method of securing a wedge assembly to a vehicle is shown and described. The method may include the following steps: providing the wedge assembly having a striker assembly, a support assembly and a shipping retainer, securing the wedge assembly with a moveable door of the vehicle, engaging the moveable door of the vehicle with a door engaging portion of the vehicle, and adhering the support assembly with the door engaging portion of the vehicle in a predetermined position. The method may further include the following steps: disengaging the moveable door of the vehicle from engagement with the door engaging portion of the vehicle causing the shipping retainer to disengage from the striker assembly, and securing the support assembly with the door engaging of the vehicle. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338168 | Inspectable Synthetic Tensile Member Assembly - A protected synthetic tensile member assembly including one or more fixed terminations used to transmit a tensile load from the tensile member to an external component. The tensile member includes access for inspection of its constituent fibers in at least one selected inspection region. The region is selected on the basis of the area of interest to the tensile member's use such as the area of greatest stress concentration or the area of greatest abrasion. A removable cover is provided for the inspection region. A user may selectively remove this cover in order to gain access to the inspection region. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338169 | Diesel fuel injector circlip and ferrule ring removing tool - A removal tool includes a staking unit configured to deform a circlip located at a bore of an apparatus when the removal tool is pushed into the bore, and a spring fork unit configured to push a ferrule ring located at the bore when the removal tool is pushed into the bore. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338170 | METHOD FOR WITHDRAWING LIQUID CRYSTAL FROM A LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL AND METHOD FOR RECYCLING A LIQUID CRYSTAL PANEL - A method for withdrawing a liquid crystal from a liquid crystal panel includes the steps of: (a) providing a liquid crystal panel that includes a liquid crystal and two spaced-apart substrates cooperatively defining an accommodating space therebetween to accommodate the liquid crystal, and that is divided into a discard region and a reserve region; (b) forming a through hole that is located in the discard region in one of the substrates; and (c) liquefying the liquid crystal that is accommodated in the accommodating space, followed by withdrawing the liquid crystal from the accommodating space through the through hole. A method for recycling a liquid crystal panel is also disclosed. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338171 | Medical Needle Removal and Storage Device - An apparatus for removing a needle from a needle holder, including a grasping unit for selectively grasping the needle; a receiving unit for receiving the needle holder, displaceably disposed relative to the grasping unit; a biasing member biasing the receiving unit in a first direction; and separating means for separating the entire needle from the needle holder. Preferably, the needle is heated to melt, soften, or otherwise weaken a material and/or adhesive connecting the needle with the needle holder. Preferably the heating is electrical heating, including completing an electrical circuit through the needle and passing current through the needle, and/or passing current through a heating element. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338172 | ATTACHMENT ASSEMBLY - An attachment assembly is configured to couple a panel assembly to a support member. The attachment assembly includes a first attachment member and a second attachment member movably coupled to the first attachment member. As such, the second attachment member is configured to move relative to the first attachment member. The second attachment member defines a cavity portion. The attachment assembly further includes a locking member movably coupled to the first attachment member between an unlocked position and a locked position. When the locking member is in the unlocked position, the second attachment member is movable with respect to the first attachment member. In the locked position, the locking member is at least partially disposed in the cavity portion, thereby fixing the position of the second attachment member with respect to the first attachment member. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338173 | FOOD DISPENSING CONTAINER - A container for dispensing food products can include a clump decimator portion for breaking up food clumps. In one embodiment, a container comprises a container portion having an open interior and an open top and a cover for selectively covering the open top. The cover can include a cover base portion and a rotatable top portion configured to be coupled on top of the base portion. The cover base portion can include a plurality of dispensing apertures for allowing a food product to be dispensed therethrough. The rotatable top portion can be selectively rotatable relative to the cover base portion and the container portion. The clump decimator portion can extend downwardly and radially from the top portion through the cover base portion and into the container portion. The clump decimator can rotate as the rotatable top portion is rotated to agitate the contents of the container portion while they are being dispensed. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338174 | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR ASSEMBLING AND DISASSEMBLING THREADED PIPES - A device for assembling or disassembling a first threaded pipe ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338175 | ANTI-VIBRATION ACTUATOR, LENS UNIT AND CAMERA FURNISHED THEREWITH, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR SAME - To provide an anti-vibration actuator capable of smooth transition to image-blur prevention control. The present invention is an actuator ( | 2014-11-20 |
20140338176 | Child Carrier Restraint System - A child carrier having a carrier pass through which defines a restraint path between opposed carrier sides and having a carrier restraint tensioner coupled at a fixed location on the child carrier which operates to adjust length of a carrier restraint disposed in the restraint path to secure the child carrier in relation to a vehicle seat. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338177 | AN APPARATUS AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING PANELS AND LOCKING ELEMENTS - An apparatus for assembling panels and locking elements comprises a feeding conveyor for substantially continuously supplying a panel, a processing assembly including a magazine for receiving the continuously supplied panels, the processing assembly being provided with an indexing system for taking the panels from the magazine in a substantially discontinuous manner to a plurality of processing stations, including a machining station for making a recess into a panel, an inserting station for inserting a locking element into a recess of a panel, and a discharge station for discharging the assembled panel. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338178 | Method and Jaw Assembly for Applying End Fittings or Couplings to a Fluid Hose - An expansion jaw assembly for use in expanding an end fitting within a fluid hose comprises a plurality of elongated jaw elements configured when combined to form a cylindrical body sized for introduction into the interior of the end fitting. The jaw elements when combined define a tapered bore for receiving an expansion pin to move the jaw elements radially apart relative to each other, to thereby expand the diameter of the combined jaw elements within the end fitting. Each jaw element includes a plurality of rib segments projecting from an outer surface of the jaw element, the rib segments spaced along the length of the jaw element. The rib segments are defined by a radially outermost plateau, a fillet radius from the plateau to the outer surface of the jaw element. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338179 | NUT, WASHER & FASTENER HEAD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC EFFECT PROTECTION - A fastener system for composite structure providing electromagnetic energy (EME) protection incorporates a fastener having a head with an engagement surface and a shank having a threaded end. A nut is received on the threaded end of the fastener, with the nut also having an engagement surface. At least one of the head engagement surface and the nut engagement surface incorporates a reduced area portion for engagement of a first mating surface or second mating surface, respectively. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338180 | COMMON JIG APPARATUS FOR MOUNTING FENDER OF MULTIFARIOUS VEHICLE - The present invention provides a common fender mounting jig apparatus for use with multifarious vehicles including a plurality of common clamping units for clamping fender panels of multifarious vehicles by using, selectively, a plurality of fixing blocks processed in compliance with the shape of a fender panel associated with each vehicle model. Additionally, the common fender mounting jig may also include a clamp movement unit for moving the common clamping unit upwardly and downwardly, forwardly and backwardly; a fender mounting jig mounted on its upper face with the common clamping unit and loading the fender panel clamped by the common clamping unit on a body-in-white; and a jig movement unit for moving and rotating the fender mounting jig. By using only one common clamping unit, the present invention is able to comply with various shapes of fender panels of multifarious vehicles. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338181 | Process and device for ensuring operational readiness of batteries - The invention claims a process and device for ensuring the operational readiness of a battery in which the battery is first electrically connected with a testing device, and is then tested with the testing device to determine whether the battery is passivated. If the battery is passivated, a procedure for de-passivation of the battery is performed. If the battery is not passivated, a point in time for the next testing of the battery is scheduled. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338182 | Motor Stator Automatically Assembling Method - A motor stator automatically assembling system includes a feeding unit, a wire-winding unit, a first conveyer unit, a second conveyer unit, a first assembly unit and a second assembly unit. A motor stator automatically assembling method includes: the feeding unit is operated to feed a plurality of insulation members; the insulation members are arranged on the first conveyer unit to convey to the wire-winding unit; the wire-winding unit is operated to wind wires on the insulation members to form a plurality of wire-wound insulation members; the wire-wound insulation members are arranged on the second conveyer unit to convey to the first assembly unit; the first assembly unit is operated to insert pole teeth into the wire-wound insulation members to form a plurality of compact pole tooth sets; the second assembly unit is operated to combine the compact pole tooth sets with a stator ring frame to form an assembled motor stator. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338183 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF ROTARY ELECTRIC MACHINE - A production method of rotary electric machines is provided that can laser weld the leading end parts of a plurality of electrical conductors projecting from respective slots with high joint strength. A production method of rotary electric machines that produces a rotary electric machine by joining, by way of laser welding, leading end parts | 2014-11-20 |
20140338184 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INJECTION MOLDING ROTOR MAGNETS - A method and assembly for forming a rotor include forming a rotor core having a plurality of voids and placing the formed rotor core into a die cavity. The method includes moving a plurality of support shoes to define an outer diameter of the die cavity, and injecting at least one of the plurality of voids with a magnetic slurry. At least one permanent magnet is formed from the magnetic slurry by applying pressure to the rotor core and the magnetic slurry within the die cavity and by applying a magnetic field to align the magnetic slurry. After forming the at least one permanent magnet within the rotor core, the plurality of support shoes are retracted and the rotor core removed with the at least one permanent magnet formed therein. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338185 | Method Of Producing Surface-Mount Inductor | 2014-11-20 |
20140338186 | Medical Needle Removal and Storage Device - An apparatus for removing a needle from a needle holder, including a grasping unit for selectively grasping the needle; a receiving unit for receiving the needle holder, displaceably disposed relative to the grasping unit; a biasing member biasing the receiving unit in a first direction; and separating means for separating the entire needle from the needle holder. Preferably, the needle is heated to melt, soften, or otherwise weaken a material and/or adhesive connecting the needle with the needle holder. Preferably the heating is electrical heating, including completing an electrical circuit through the needle and passing current through the needle, and/or passing current through a heating element. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338187 | Medical Needle Removal and Storage Device - An apparatus for removing a needle from a needle holder, including a grasping unit for selectively grasping the needle; a receiving unit for receiving the needle holder, displaceably disposed relative to the grasping unit; a biasing member biasing the receiving unit in a first direction; and separating means for separating the entire needle from the needle holder. Preferably, the needle is heated to melt, soften, or otherwise weaken a material and/or adhesive connecting the needle with the needle holder. Preferably the heating is electrical heating, including completing an electrical circuit through the needle and passing current through the needle, and/or passing current through a heating element. | 2014-11-20 |
20140338188 | Motor Stator Automatically Assembling System - A motor stator automatically assembling system includes a feeding unit, a wire-winding unit, a first conveyer unit, a second conveyer unit, a first assembly unit and a second assembly unit. A motor stator automatically assembling method includes: the feeding unit is operated to feed a plurality of insulation members; the insulation members are arranged on the first conveyer unit to convey to the wire-winding unit; the wire-winding unit is operated to wind wires on the insulation members to form a plurality of wire-wound insulation members; the wire-wound insulation members are arranged on the second conveyer unit to convey to the first assembly unit; the first assembly unit is operated to insert pole teeth into the wire-wound insulation members to form a plurality of compact pole tooth sets; the second assembly unit is operated to combine the compact pole tooth sets with a stator ring frame to form an assembled motor stator. | 2014-11-20 |