51st week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120317693 | Heat resistant glove with therapeutic relief/support - A heat resistant wrist support glove reliably provides therapeutic relief/support when handling hot objects or tools. The heat resistant glove comprises an inner member composed of an elastic material having a wrist supporting portion, a palm supporting portion, and at least one shallow opening adapted for passage of a user's fingers. The inner member is therapeutic in nature as it provides compression to the user's hand and/wrist and optionally at least a portion of the user's forearm. Preferably the inner member is composed of an elastic compression material. The heat resistant glove further comprises an outer member composed of a light-weight, thin, heat resistant material and is formed having a wrist segment, palm segment, and finger covering segment. The inner member is housed within the outer member. The glove provides therapeutic relief and protection against repetitive stress injuries (“RSI”), carpal tunnel, arthritis, hand fatigue and/or poor circulation and provides protection from burns when being worn. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317694 | Waterproof Cloak - A waterproof garment in the form of a cloak is disclosed. The cloak includes an outer layer and an inner layer, each made of a suitable fabric. The outer surface of the outer layer is endowed with decorative properties such as color and texture for the intended use. The inner surface of the inner layer is preferably chosen for suitability in coming in contact with a wearer. Enclosed between the outer and inner layers, protected from abrasion and other potential hazards inherent in direct physical contact, at least one surface is a weather layer, preferably impervious to water. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317695 | PANTS-TYPE WEARING ARTICLE - A pants-type wearing article including a connecting member by the intermediary of which respective lateral regions of front and rear waist regions are connected together. In a pants-type wearing article, a lateral region of a front waist region and a lateral region of a rear waist region are connected to each other by the intermediary of a sheet-like connecting member. The connecting member is folded to form mountain folds and valley folds arranged alternately and collapsed in a circumferential direction. These mountain folds and valley folds are expanded from the folded state in the circumferential direction as these folds are pulled in the circumferential direction. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317696 | WEARABLE ARTICLE FOR HOLDING A CONTAINER - A wearable article for covering at least a portion of a user's hand, such article including a first section partially surrounding the hand by connecting at least a portion of the palm to at least a portion of the back of the hand, the first section passing via a zone joining the thumb and index finger of the hand, and via the edge of the hand; a second section connected to the first section so as to form an opening for passage of the thumb, and at least one mechanism for fastening a container on the first section. The fastening mechanism comprises a fastener connected to a section so that it is capable of partially surrounding the container in order to press a portion of the container against the first section. The points of attachment of the fastener to the section are spaced from the palm of the hand. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317697 | GOLF GLOVE - A golf glove consisting of only a golf grip comprising a two finger sleeve arrangement composed of leather, synthetic leather or fabric material in a configuration to be worn on one hand with the first sleeve adapted to cover at least a portion of the pinky finger in one hand and with the second sleeve being attached to the first sleeve and adapted to cover at least a portion of the adjacent ring finger in the same hand and with the remainder of the golf glove having all or substantially all of the palm of the hand uncovered. The golf grip should be worn on the hand which grips a lower portion of the golf club with respect to the relative position of the other hand on the upper portion of golf club. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317698 | CONVERTIBLE HEADGEAR - Headgear that can be converted into another object, comprising a figurine provided with a hollow base which, in at least one configuration, defines an object including a volume for receiving an element. In a second configuration, the hollow base can be turned partially inside out to form a second object including another reception volume and, in a third configuration, the hollow base can be turned fully inside out to form a third object. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317699 | FOLDABLE RAIN HAT - The invention discloses a foldable rain hat for keeping hair dry. The rain hat includes a body having a rim, the rim defining the opening of a bowl for placing on the top of a user's head. The bowl is closed at its top by a crown. The rain hat further includes a snood that extends substantially downward from the body. Within the snood is a pocket that is adapted to keep a portion of the user's hair dry. The body and the snood may be made from a flexible material such that the body is foldable into the pocket and closed using a securing device such as a zipper. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317700 | PAIR OF PANTS AND METHOD FOR DONNING AND REMOVING A PAIR OF PANTS - A pair of pants that allows a wearer to easily don and remove the pair of pants while the wearer wears other articles of clothing, apparel or footwear (such as shorts, gym shoes, golf shorts or boots), a cast, a leg brace or the like. The pair of pants has a waistband that encircles a waist of the wearer of the pair of pants, a first leg having a first inner leg seam and a first outside leg opening, a second leg having a second inner leg seam and a second outside leg opening, a crotch seam between the first and second legs, the pair of pants being made of a fabric that is slidably supported on the waistband, at least a portion of the pair of pants enabling the fabric to slidably move on the waistband to enable the wearer to increase a size of at least one of the first outside leg opening or the second outside leg opening to facilitate the easy donning and removal of the pants. The pants have overlapping portions or wings that can wrap around the pants to close the first and second outside leg openings. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317701 | Attachable Pocket and Method of Attachment Utilizing a Continuous Backing Structure - Disclosed is an adhesable garment pocket and method of attachment that is adapted to create a secure connection with a target garment, provide a securable pocket enclosure and further a novel connection means that contemplates several ornamental designs and configurations. The garment pocket comprises coextensive adhesive backing surface that is preferably enlarged with respect to the pocket, wherein a pocket flap is connected to the backing surface along three of its sides. The backing surface provides a continuous surface area, preferably extending beyond the boundaries of the pocket flap, wherein the rear side of the backing surface comprises adhesive bonding material. The backing surface is designed to include varying boundary shapes, colors, embossments and patterns to create a unique pocket background, while its continuous surface area ensures a stable and long-term connection to the target garment without the use of fasteners or stitching. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317702 | Slidably Adjustable Magnetic Catch for Garment - A magnetic catch for a garment having which allows adjustment of the garment proximate a magnetically coupled first catch part and a second catch part without release of the magnetic catch. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317703 | Duty Belt Buckle - A duty belt buckle for securing a duty belt around the waist of a user. A duty belt buckle is fixed to one end of a duty belt and employs a mating element that engages with an attachment member on the distal end of the duty belt. A cover which rotates with respect to the buckle body and has securing extrusions which prevent the mating element from disengaging with the attachment member when the cover is in a closed position. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317704 | Natural Fiber Helmet - A natural fiber helmet capable of protecting a user engaged in a professional, recreational or competitive activity is disclosed. The protective fiber helmet may be constructed of wood, bamboo, or similar material. The outer shell of the helmet may have a decorative finish that emphasizes the natural beauty of the material from which it is constructed. The entire helmet may be constructed of biodegradable materials that include a cork impact attenuation or impact cushioning system and a hemp, leather or cotton strap system. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317705 | MODULAR SPORTS HELMET - The present disclosure provides a modular helmet comprising a shell, an energy-absorbing layer, and at least one energy-absorbing panel or other modular element, which is removably attached to the helmet. For example, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure, an improved football helmet comprises an outer shell with six apertures, an inner, energy-absorbing layer, a face mask, and six modular panels, each of which sits inside an aperture and is releasably attached to the outer shell. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317706 | Ballistic and Impact Protective Military Helmet Assembly - A helmet assembly is provided including a front mount configured to attach to the front of the helmet above a brim of the helmet, a mandible for protecting a portion of the user's face, a lower edge rim mounting portion such as a halo attached along the lower edge of the helmet for securing the mandible to a helmet and providing power and data conduits. The front mount provides a center top mounting arrangement that operatively connects a center top location of the face shield to a center front mount on the helmet The mount provides frontal bracket portions for mounting accessories. The helmet assembly provides a helmet shell with a curved shape having a surrounding reinforcing ridge. A reeling system is provided for adjusting front and lower chin straps. Other improvements in helmet assemblies are also disclosed. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317708 | HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A TOILET SEAT - A hinge assembly for a toilet seat, the hinge assembly comprising a hinge post for pivotally supporting the toilet seat on a toilet bowl, and a bolt embedded in the hinge post and configured to extend through an opening in the toilet bowl, the bolt having thereon a plurality of projections extending into the hinge post to distribute to the hinge post forces applied to the bolt. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317709 | RETROFIT AUTOMATIC TOILET FLUSH APPARATUS - An automatic flush apparatus for converting a manual flush toilet to an automatic flush toilet, and including a sensor for being mounted on an exterior wall of a tank of the toilet for detecting a condition predetermined to initiate a flush operation of the toilet. A signal transmitter conveys a signal indicating the occurrence of the condition, and a motor is provided for being positioned in the tank for receiving an electric current indicative of the condition from the signal transmitter. A flush valve is positioned proximate a bottom wall of the tank and is operatively connected to the motor for being opened by the motor upon receipt by the motor of the electric current. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317710 | Water-saving toilet - A water-saving toilet contains a base including a cavity, an outlet, a U-shaped tube, a cushion, a stopping member, and a flush button; the stopping member including an inlet pipe to connect with a first flow pipe and a second flow pipe, the first and the second flow pipes respectively including a plurality of outflow holes; wherein lengths of the first and the second flow pipes are equal when flushing the water, the water flows from the stopping member to the cavity via a first predetermined section of the first flow pipe without the outflow holes, and on a second predetermined section of the second flow pipe relative to a third predetermined section of the first flow pipe with the outflow holes is not provided with the outflow holes. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317711 | LIGHT SYSTEM FOR DEMARCATING A FIELD IN A SWIMMING POOL, FOR EXAMPLE A WATER POLO FIELD - A light demarcation system applicable to a predefined area of any water surface, such are being delimited by a bottom portion and by a pair of longitudinal walls and a pair of transverse walls of a length suitable for defining a water polo field, wherein the pair of transverse walls have a length smaller than the pair of longitudinal walls. The light demarcation system comprises one or more light profiles, each made up of a plurality of sequentially arranged light elements, in predefined positions inside and/or outside of the water polo field, and an electronic control system operatively connected by wireless or wired connectors to the light profiles for management of the operation of the light profiles. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317712 | Multifunctional furniture - A multifunctional furniture includes a stationary seat frame, a supporting frame, a back frame pivotally connected to the stationary seat frame to move between a sitting mode and a bedding mode, and a leg frame arrangement, which is provided underneath the stationary seat frame, the back frame and the supporting frame. When the back frame is in the sitting mode, the back frame is pivotally extended from the leg frame arrangement to form a predetermined angle of inclination with respect to the stationary seat frame while the leg frame arrangement is arranged to support the stationary seat frame, wherein when the back frame is in the bedding mode, the back frame is pivotally moved to align with the seat frame to form a sleeping area, while the leg frame arrangement is operated to provide extensive support to both the back frame, the stationary seat frame and the supporting frame. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317713 | Device to help nurse and move immobile patients in bed - An apparatus for nursing immobile patients in bed includes a base, a sheet and a control unit. Both the base and sheet components include magnetic elements. The sheet is placed on top of the base, and the patient is lying on top of the sheet. When activated, the magnetic elements in the sheet and base repel each other. The resultant magnetic force opposes the weight of a patient by that, elevate the patient. Under these conditions, the net force (Normal force) is reduced, leading to reduced friction force between the base and sheet components. Moreover, the magnetic elements produce a force perpendicular to the static magnetic field which creates a torque that may contribute to the rotation of the sheet component. This in turn leads to a reduction in the workload needed to change a patient's position. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317714 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE LATERAL POSITIONING OF PERSONS - The invention relates to a lateral positioning device for the variable lateral positioning of a recumbent person ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317715 | PATIENT LIFTING DEVICE - An open base patient lifting machine has generally upwardly extending first and second masts. There is a space between the lower end portion of the second mast. A patient support extends forwardly from the upper portion of the frame. A base at the lower portion of the frame supports the frame. The base has a forwardly extending first leg that is pivotably coupled to the lower end of the first mast about a vertical first axis. An opposed outer end portion of the first leg is positioned forwardly of the first mast. A second leg extends generally forwardly from the second mast. The second leg is pivotably coupled to the lower end portion of second mast about a vertical second axis. A portion of the second leg is positioned forwardly of the second mast. The legs are pivotable about their axes towards and away from each other. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317716 | SELF-DEPLOYABLE COT - A self-deployable device for a child ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317717 | FOLDABLE TENT-COT - A foldable tent-cot includes two elongated rods each having a pair of connecting rods pivotally connected to each other. The foldable tent-cot also includes a pair of outer X-shaped support racks pivotally connected to outer ends of opposing elongated rods and a central X-shaped support rack pivotally connected to central portions of opposing elongated rods. Each X-shaped support rack is defined by a pair of support legs that intersect adjacently at an intersection point and is further supported by support rods. The foldable tent-cot also includes vertical supports connected to the intersection points of each outer X-shaped support rack. A tent is coupled to the elongated rods and to the vertical supports. The integral tent-cot is foldable to a compact state wherein the connecting rods, support rods, X-shaped support racks and vertical supports are collectively folded substantially parallel and adjacent to each other along with the tent. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317718 | Shoulder Warming Sleeping Bag Extension - One embodiment of a sleeping bag extension piece or elongated sleeping bag with sufficient length beyond a traditional sleeping bag to rest upon the sleep surface above the user's shoulder line creating a natural body heat seal and restricting air flow between the sleeping bag top and sleep surface above the shoulder line, and having a separation to allow a user's head to protrude. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317719 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN EXERCISE MAT - The present disclosure describes an apparatus and method for an exercise mat that includes a first side and an opposed second side. The first side and second side are connected by at least one side edge. The first side has a surface constructed to slip when interfacing with an external support surface and the second side has a non-slip surface. The second side provides a non-slip surface when positioned to interface with the external support surface and with the first side of another mat. The mat is hand portable with size and dimensions limited. The first side has markings that define a base of support for positioning on the mat. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317720 | MEDICAL AIR MATTRESS - A medical air mattress has a mattress body and an upper bedspread. The mattress body is formed by multiple air cells including independent air cells parallelly arranged as an air cell row. The upper bedspread covers the mattress body. The independent air cells are connected to the independent deflating unit to be deflated independently. When the patient needs to use the bedpan, the independent air cells are deflated to form a recess for receiving the bedpan so that the patient needs not to move. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317721 | CRIB LINER - A crib liner and method of lining an infant crib are provided that greatly reduce the risk of an infant injury resulting from an infant's arm or legs extending through the slats or rails or a crib. The crib liner is provided with a plurality of panels that can have a perforated section and a cushioned section. The plurality of panels may be separated into individual panels by a plurality of stabilizers. The crib liner may be attached to the crib by at least one fastener. The fastener may be located in any area that allows the crib liner to be removably secured attached to the crib. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317722 | Changing Table Cover - A changing table cover is made from a material that forms a pocket, closed around a portion of its periphery and open around enough of the remaining periphery to accept one of any typical target changing tables. Part of the open peripheral edges optionally have disengageable fasteners. When the changing table cover is placed over a changing table, the inside surfaces of the pocket contacts the changing table while one of the outside surfaces contacts the child. When removed from the changing table, the inside surface remains contained and does not contact the outside surfaces, thereby reducing contamination from any undesirable material that was transmitted to the inside surfaces from the changing table. Preferably, the changing table cover folds into a pouch for ease of transportation. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317723 | Bed sheet - A bed sheet to cover a mattress may include a top sheet to cooperate with the substantially the top surface of the mattress, and a connector sheet to cooperate with the top sheet to stabilize the top sheet with respect to the mattress. The connector sheet and the top sheet may define an aperture to cooperation with a bottom corner of the mattress. The aperture may be substantially a rectangle, and the connector sheet may be substantially T-shaped. The connector sheet may be an inverted T-shaped sheet, and the connector sheet may include a base portion to connect the bottom edge of the top sheet. The connector sheet may include a top portion to connect to a side edge of the top sheet. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317724 | Patient support table, medical apparatus with a patient support table, and method for operating a patient support table - A patient support table has a patient support plate adjustable along at least one axis to support a patient thereon, and at least one touch-sensitive input device, wherein sweeping over or marking a segment of the at least one touch-sensitive input device by a user is translated into an adjustment of the patient support plate along the at least one axis. A medical apparatus includes such a patient support table, and in a method to adjust the patient support plate of the patient support table, appropriate interaction of a user with the touch-sensitive input device effects the adjustment of the support plate along the at least one axis. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317725 | Senior Friendly Shower Carrier - There is disclosed a senior-friendly shower carrier comprising a bed; a housing part comprising a second housing, a first housing coupled to a lower portion of the bed to elevate to an upper portion of the second housing and a third housing that elevates to a lower portion of the second housing; a first elevating module comprising a driving motor having a shaft provided therein, a fixing part, a power transmitting part which transmits a rotational force of the shaft to the fixing part, and a moving part which elevates the first housing upwardly, moving along the rotation of the fixing part upwardly and downwardly; and a second elevating module comprising a driving motor having a shaft provided therein, a fixing part, a power transmitting part which transmits a rotational force of the shaft to the fixing part, and a moving part which elevates the third housing downwardly. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317726 | HOSPITAL BED OBSTACLE DETECTION APPARATUS - A hospital bed obstacle detection device and related method for detecting an obstacle between first and second components of a hospital bed is provided. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317727 | AIR MATTRESS - Provided is an air mattress configured so that the pressure within each of bladder-shaped cells is variable, wherein the sleeping comfort of a person lying on the air mattress is not reduced. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317728 | SOFT LOCK WIRE TWISTING PLIERS - A plier having a wire twisting mechanism mounted on one handle with the opposing handle providing a multi tooth lock bar. A slide lock which actuates a spring retractable lock pawl is mounted on the twisting mechanism support. This arrangement allows locking of the plier handles when the proper jaw pressure is applied to varying thickness' of safety wire or any other item held in the pliers grip. A squeeze of the handles retracts the law pawl and releases the pliers grip. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317729 | CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A clothes treatment apparatus ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317730 | LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE WITH BIOFILM TREATING CYCLE - A laundry treating appliance having a rotatable treating chamber and configured to determine the presence of an over-sudsing condition. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317731 | AQUEOUS STABLE COMPOSITION FOR DELIVERING SUBSTRATES FOR A DEPILATORY PRODUCT USING PERACETIC ACID - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delivering substrates for a depilatory product using an enzymatically-generated peracid. More specifically, a pH stabilized two component system is provided comprising (a) a first aqueous composition comprising hydrogen peroxide and at least one carboxylic acid ester substrate; wherein the pH of the first aqueous composition is 4.0 or less and (b) a second aqueous component comprising an enzyme catalyst having perhydrolytic activity and a buffer, wherein the pH of the second aqueous composition is at least 5.0; wherein the first and second aqueous compositions remain separated until use. The perhydrolytic enzyme catalyst may be in the form of a fusion protein comprising a perhydrolytic enzyme coupled through an optional peptide linker to a peptidic component having affinity for hair. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317732 | NON-AQUEOUS STABLE COMPOSITION FOR DELIVERING SUBSTRATES FOR A DEPILATORY PRODUCT USING PERACIDS - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods for delivering substrates for a depilatory product using an enzymatically generated peracid. More specifically, a two component system is provided comprising (a) a first non-aqueous composition comprising a solid source of peroxygen, an ester substrate, and an optional organic cosolvent and (b) an aqueous component having a pH of at least 4 comprising an enzyme catalyst having perhydrolytic activity and a buffer. The perhydrolytic enzyme catalyst may be in the form of a fusion protein comprising a perhydrolytic enzyme coupled through an optional peptide linker to a peptidic component having affinity for hair. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317733 | ENZYMATIC PERACID GENERATION FOR USE IN HAIR CARE PRODUCTS - Disclosed herein are compositions and methods to treat hair with a peracid-based benefit agent. The peracid benefit agent can be used for hair bleaching, hair weakening, hair removal, hair waiving, hair straightening or any combination thereof. The peracid may be enzymatically generated from a carboxylic acid ester substrate using an enzyme having perhydrolytic activity (perhydrolase) in the presence of a source of peroxygen. A fusion protein comprising the perhydrolase coupled to a hair-binding domain, either directly or through an optional linker, may be used to target the perhydrolytic activity to the hair surface. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317734 | THICKENED HAIR COLORS - Described herein are beneficial hair color mixes comprising lightly- to moderately-crosslinked PVP. The color mix may be derived from one, two, or more parts, and the color mix exhibits satisfactory viscosity, stability, and formulation compatibility. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317735 | LIQUID CLEANING AND/OR CLEANSING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317736 | LIQUID CLEANING AND/OR CLEANSING COMPOSITION - The present invention relates to a liquid, cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising biodegradable abrasive cleaning particles. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317737 | Brush Head And Method And Tool For Producing Same - A brush head, particularly a toothbrush head, may have a plurality of cleaning elements, in particular bristle tufts, which are anchored by an end section in a brush carrier, wherein the cleaning elements may be cast with positive engagement in blind-hole shaped retaining recesses. For producing such a brush head different cleaning elements may be placed successively or simultaneously in different mold cavities and may be over-molded using different plastic materials from which injection-molding sections of the bristle carrier are formed in the process. In doing so, a first cleaning element is over-molded in a first mold cavity using a first plastic material, while a second cleaning element is over-molded in a second mold cavity using a second plastic material. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317738 | Brush Head And Method And Tool For Producing Same - A brush head, particularly a toothbrush head, may have a plurality of cleaning elements, in particular bristle tufts, which are anchored by an end section in a brush carrier, wherein the cleaning elements may be cast with positive engagement in blind-hole shaped retaining recesses. For producing such a brush head different cleaning elements, such as bristle tufts may be fused by heat and may be placed in a mold cavity to be over-molded. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317739 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a windshield wiper device ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317740 | WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLING STRUCTURE FOR PREVENTING LOOSE ATTACHMENT OF DRIVEN WIPER ARM - A windshield wiper assembling structure for preventing loose attachment of a driven wiper arm assembles the driven wiper arm having a hook arm on a windshield wiper fixing stage. The windshield wiper assembling structure includes an assembling stage and a positioning stage. The assembling stage has a through groove, an elastic blocking slice, and a first fastening groove which is formed at one side edge of the elastic blocking slice. The first fastening groove fastens on the windshield wiper fixing stage. The assembling stage has a containing groove on a top surface thereof to accommodate the hook arm. The positioning stage has a cover cap and a positioning arm which is extended from the cover cap. The positioning arm has a second fastening groove corresponding to the first fastening groove. The second fastening groove fastens on the windshield wiper fixing stage and corresponding to the first fastening groove. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317741 | WIPER BLADE OF FLAT BEAM CONSTRUCTION - The invention is based on a wiper blade ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317742 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PARTICULATE REMOVAL FROM MOVING PAPER WEBS - An apparatus for removing particulate-carrying air from a moving web. The moving web has a first side and a second side. The apparatus includes a NACA duct positioned in a non-contacting relationship on a first side of the moving web, and at least partially submerged in a particulate-carrying boundary layer of the moving web. The NACA duct can have an intake opening and an exhaust opening such that when the intake opening is submerged in the boundary layer at least a portion of the particulate-carrying air from the boundary layer enters the intake opening and exits the exhaust opening, thereby scavenging particulate-carrying air from said boundary layer. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317743 | BATTERY POWERED CORDLESS CLEANING SYSTEM - A cordless, battery-powered system of cleaning products. The system of cleaning products includes devices such as upright vacuums (e.g., a stick vacuum, a lightweight upright vacuum, etc.), a hand-held vacuum, a carpet-cleaner, a canister vacuum, and the like. Each of the devices is powered by a battery pack which is interchangeable among the devices. The battery pack includes a combination of hardware and software for connecting to, identifying, and communicating with the cleaning products to ensure that each of the products receives the power necessary to ensure optimal performance. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317744 | Robotic Vacuum - An autonomous coverage robot includes a chassis having forward and rearward portions. A drive system is mounted to the chassis and configured to maneuver the robot over a cleaning surface. A cleaning assembly is mounted on the forward portion of the chassis and has two counter-rotating rollers mounted therein for retrieving debris from the cleaning surface, the longitudinal axis of the forward roller lying in a first horizontal plane positioned above a second horizontal plane on which the longitudinal axis of the rearward roller lies. The cleaning assembly is movably mounted to the chassis by a linkage affixed at a forward end to the chassis and at a rearward end to the cleaning assembly. When the robot transitions from a firm surface to a compressible surface, the linkage lifts the cleaning assembly from the cleaning surface. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317745 | AUTONOMOUS CLEANING DEVICE - A blade assembly of an autonomous cleaning device. The blade assembly includes a blade having a first part fixed to the main body and a second part extended from the first part toward a floor and a support member having at least a portion disposed adjacent to the second part of the blade to restrict movement of the second part of the blade to within a predetermined range. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317746 | Floor Cleaning Machine - A floor cleaning machine has a housing and a movable hood that covers over vacuum and liquid hoses of the machine that are visible in prior art floor cleaning machines. The vacuum and liquid hoses are each pivotally connected to a wall of the machine housing and are also pivotally connected to a transparent dome provided on the hood. These connections reduce stresses on the hoses when the hood is moved and allow the dome to pivot relative to the hood. The floor cleaning machine also has a pair of slit orifices that eject fan spray patterns of cleaning liquid that are non-coplanar and do not intersect each other. Furthermore, the floor cleaning machine has an oscillating brush assembly that includes a brush that is replaceable without using tools. The brush height can be adjusted via an adjustment member provided on the oscillating portion of the assembly. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317747 | NOVEL VACUUM CARTS FOR HOSPITAL CLEANING - A mobile vacuum cart system for use in hospital environments is described. The cart is capable of meeting requirements of ULPA certification, thereby improving air quality and reducing the risk of healthcare-associated infections. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317748 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317749 | FLOOR CARE APPARATUS EQUIPPED WITH BRUSH ASSEMBLY - A floor care apparatus includes a vacuum cleaning unit having a suction generator and a dirt collection vessel. The floor care apparatus also includes a wand assembly having a wand element and a flexible hose. A brush member is carried on the wand element. The brush member is freely slidable along the wand element between a storage position and a use position. A lock ring is provided on the brush member. The lock ring is rotatable with respect to the brush member between a locking position and an unlocked position. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317750 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR CLEANING SURFACES SUBSEA - The invention provides a tool ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317751 | HINGE MECHANISM, AND MONITOR OPENING AND CLOSING MECHANISM - A plate spring | 2012-12-20 |
20120317752 | FURNITURE CASTOR OR THE LIKE WITH BLOCKING MEANS - A castor with combined blocking includes a casing | 2012-12-20 |
20120317753 | BAND CLAMP WITH REDUNDANT LOAD PATH - Techniques for detachably joining a first component and a second component includes a band clamp, a tensioning device, a plurality of shoes, and a plurality of brackets. The band clamp is configured to cause the plurality of shoes to engage an abutting cylindrical flange of each of the first component and the second component and to provide a sufficient clamping pressure to join the first component with the second component. Each of the plurality of brackets is attached to one of the first component and the second component. The sufficient clamping pressure results from redundant, independently inspectable, sources, a primary redundant source being circumferential tension in the band clamp, caused by tightening the tensioning device, to produce a first radial restraining force on the shoes, and a secondary redundant source being a second radial restraining force, applied by way of the plurality of brackets, to the band clamp. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317754 | SAFETY CORD CONNECTOR FOR WINDOW BLIND - A safety cord connector for a window blind includes a first half shell and a second half shell combined with the first half shell in such a way that a positioning protrusion extending from an inner surface of the second half shell is inserted into a positioning notch formed on an inner surface of the first half shell so as hold the first and second half shells together. When an external force exceeding the engaging force between the positioning protrusion and the positioning notch exerts between the first and second half shells, the positioning protrusion will separate away from the positioning notch to enable the combined first and second half shells to be split from each other so as to enhance safety in use. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317755 | CORD GRIPPING MECHANISM AND METHOD - A gripping device for gripping a cable, comprising: a first jaw comprising a first gripping element; a second jaw comprising a first gripping element; at least one fastener for fastening the first and second jaws to each other; and wherein at least one of the first and second gripping elements comprises a configuration that makes at least two points of contact with the cable. A system for gripping a cable, comprising: a gripping device fastened to a support structure, wherein the gripping device comprises: a first jaw comprising a first gripping element; a second jaw comprising a first gripping element; at least one fastener for fastening the first and second jaws to each other; and wherein at least one of the first and second gripping elements comprises a configuration that makes at least two points of contact with the cable. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317756 | Invisible zipper with rectangular positioning unit - An invisible zipper with a rectangular positioning unit includes two strips, teeth, a slide and a rectangular positioning unit. The two strips are sewed to an opening. The teeth are disposed along each strip. The slide is disposed on one of the strips and can slide along the two strips. The rectangular positioning unit is fixedly disposed at the end of one of the two strips. In use, the end of the other strip is inserted through the slide and into the rectangular positioning unit. Now, we can use the slide to bring together the two strips or separate them. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317757 | SERVICEABLE SNAP-IN FASTENER - A one piece snap-in retainer of multi-shot molded construction adapted to separate along a molded-in fracture line upon application of axial tensioning force. The retainer includes a base clip portion of molded polymer with a proximal barrel segment and a distal snap-in element projecting outwardly away from the barrel segment. The retainer also includes a head portion of molded polymer at least partially surrounding the proximal barrel segment. The molded-in fracture line includes a protuberance molded into the proximal barrel segment or the head portion at the interface in combination with an opposing complimentary mating depression molded into the other of the proximal barrel segment or the head portion. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317758 | MODULAR CLAMP ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIPLE TOOL ATTACHMENTS - A clamp assembly including: a clamp frame including a first portion including a first opening which accepts a fastener, and a second portion interposed between the first portion and a third portion, wherein the third portion includes a second opening and a third opening, each of which accepts a fastener, a threaded rod disposed through the first portion of the clamp frame; and a clamp pad on an inner end of the clamp rod. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317759 | Self-Aligning Ratcheting Clasp - A clasp comprising a securing rail and a clasp body. The securing rail comprises an elongate rail comprising a rail top, a pair of opposing clasping flanges extending lengthwise of the rail and a plurality of locking teeth spaced and extending lengthwise of the rail. The clasp body is configured to receive the clasping flanges of the elongate rail and to secure the clasp body to the rail against radial movement relative to the rail. At least one engaging tooth is operatively associated with the clasp body to engage the first plurality of locking teeth to secure the clasp body against movement in at least one axial direction lengthwise of the elongate rail with the clasping flanges received in the clasp body. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317760 | Button Fastener, Method for Forming Button Fastener, Eyelet, and Method for Forming Eyelet - A button fastener made of metal for fastening a button such as a male snap button or a decorative button to a cloth, includes a plate-like base and a cylindrical post projecting from a center area of the base. The upper end face of the post is open as a top opening, and the lower end face of the post is open in the center area of the base as a bottom opening. To the button fastener, a closing member which closes the inside of the post at a proximal side thereof is provided. The closing member is a closing part which has been cut out, by a punch, of an unfinished post of a semifinished product which is fabricated to the button fastener and then displaced by the punch through the inside of the unfinished post toward the lower end. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317761 | SAFETY CARABINER - The carabiner includes a body delimiting a basic frame, a closing finger pivotably mounted on the body between closed and open positions of the basic frame, locking means movably mounted on the closing finger between locked and unlocked positions of the closing finger, and actuating means arranged to move the locking means between the locked and unlocked positions thereof, where the actuating means include a handling member connected to the locking means and movably mounted on a portion of the carabiner body opposite the closing finger, between a first position in which the locking means are in the locked position and a second position in which the locking means are in the unlocked position, the handling member being arranged so that moving the latter between the first and second positions thereof causes the locking means to move between the locked and unlocked positions thereof. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317762 | SAFETY CARABINER - The safety carabiner includes a body including a central portion extended at the ends thereof by a first hook-shaped branch provided with a retaining portion and a second branch, respectively, the first branch having a retaining portion, and a closing finger pivotably mounted on the second branch of the body around a pivot axis, between closed and open positions of the carabiner; where retaining portion includes a slender end portion that is generally tapered seen from the side and the retaining portion is configured so that, when the carabiner extends substantially perpendicular to said flat support, and the first and second branches of the carabiner are bearing on said flat support, the free end of the end portion forms the bearing zone of the first branch on said flat support. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317763 | DRIVING DEVICE FOR BELT AXLE OF WINCH - The present invention discloses a driving device for a belt axle of a winch, which addresses the problems existing in conventional winches, for example the driving devices being out of work attributing to wearing of the unidirectional teeth on the fixed base and rotary body of the winch. The rotary cylinder of the driving device of the invention is provided with insertion holes into which a crow bar can be inserted. The fixed base is fixedly connected with the belt axle of the winch. The rotary cylinder is covered on the fixed base and fixed thereto in the axial direction. A unidirectional mechanism is located between the rotary cylinder and the belt axle to be engaged by unidirectional teeth. As the shift element and shift plates can be conveniently removed, the worn shift plates or shift element can be conveniently replaced after being used for a long period. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317764 | HOOP EARRING CLOSURE CONSTRUCTION AND METHOD OF MAKING - A novel bracket assembly for a hinge bar for a hoop type earring in which the pivot pin is integrally formed with a bracket formed of hollow tubing. Hollow tubing is used to form the hinge bar as well. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317765 | COMMEMORATIVE URN DISPLAY DEVICE - An urn display device for commemorating and honoring a deceased individual. The device features an urn body formed of substantially transparent material. Cavities forming indicia viewable through the urn body are formed and can include one or a combination of an image, text, or a facial depiction of the deceased, or combination thereof, as a means to employ customized indicia on the urn body to honor said deceased. The media to enhance viewing ability of the indicia includes or is supplemented by the deceased's ashes. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317766 | RIVET MACHINE - A fastener machine is provided. In another aspect, a rivet machine employs a rivet feeding mechanism. A further aspect includes a guide located at an intersection between a feed track and a feed rail with the guide having an angular offset orientation relative to both in order to deter ricocheting of the rivet back into the feed track when the rivet enters the feed rail. Moreover, an aspect of the present machine employs a rocker arm. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317767 | DIE FOR RIVET MACHINE - A rivet machine is provided. The rivet machine employs a die including a die body that has an inner wall with a pair of retaining ribs or projections extending inwardly therefrom. In use, the rivet pushes a slug from a workpiece within which it is mounted and into an opening of the die. The projections engage and retain the slug within the inner wall. According to further aspects, the pair of retaining ribs are diametrically opposed around the inner wall. Each of the retaining ribs has two converging surfaces that form an angle of between 90 and 150 degrees. In yet another aspect, the projections can be discontinuous such that a first retaining rib is longitudinally offset on the inner wall from a second retaining rib. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317768 | LATERAL PIN EXTRACTION TOOL AND LATERAL PIN EXTRACTION TOOL SET FOR WORKING MACHINE BUCKET - A lateral pin extraction tool for extracting a lateral pin fitted into respective lateral holes penetrating a plurality of adapters and a plurality of points, respectively, in a working machine bucket, comprising: an extraction butting element, the distal end thereof being butted against the end part of the lateral pin fitted into the lateral hole while, under the striking force, being inserted into the lateral hole for extracting the lateral pin fitted into the lateral hole; and a striking block element integrally provided at the proximal end of the extraction butting element for receiving the striking force to transmit it to the extraction butting element; and a shank element for grip equipped with a slip prevention part integrally mounted to the striking block element, the protrusion length of the extraction butting element from the striking block element being set at any length of extra long, long, medium, and short. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317769 | STEERING BOX MOUNTING METHOD - A method for converting the drive side of a vehicle. The method includes the step of mounting the steering box at (i) a horizontal angle of between 5 and 25 degrees and (ii) a vertical angle of 15 to 35 degrees relative to the straight portion of the vehicle chassis rails. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317770 | METHOD OF CONVERTING A NON-RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT TO A RECHARGEABLE FLASHLIGHT - A method for converting a non-rechargeable flashlight to a rechargeable flashlight ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317771 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SERVICING DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE COMPONENTS IN-SITU - An apparatus and method are provided for servicing a dynamoelectric machine component. The apparatus includes a tool delivery mechanism adapted for delivering a tool to a desired location in the dynamoelectric machine, and a tool support fixture adapted to be secured onto the body of the dynamoelectric machine, where the tool support fixture can be used for supporting and adjusting the tool delivery mechanism. A sleeve mechanism is attached to the tool support fixture, and the sleeve mechanism is disposed around a portion of the tool delivery mechanism. The apparatus is adapted to service the component of the dynamoelectric machine in-situ. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317772 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A SHROUD BLOCK IN A CASING - A system and method for adjusting a shroud block in a casing are disclosed. The system includes a crane, an engagement device mounted to the shroud block, and a hoist connecting the engagement device and the crane. Actuation of the hoist can cause movement of the shroud block along a shroud hook of the casing. The method includes mounting an engagement device to the shroud block, and actuating a hoist connected to the engagement device. Actuation of the hoist can cause movement of the shroud block along a shroud hook of the casing. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317773 | DYNAMIC REAL-TIME BORESIGHTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - Disclosed is a dynamic real-time boresighting system and method. In one embodiment, the method includes obtaining a mapping function by associating deflection and rotation data of strategically located at least two sensors with sensor deflection data, real-time or static sensor readings from at least two sensors which are strategically located on the component in the aircraft or the land vehicle, while the aircraft or the land vehicle is moving or static respectively and determining an alignment of the component by comparing the real-time or static sensor readings obtained from the strategically located at least two sensors with the obtained mapping function. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317774 | SUPPORT FOR A METAL COIL AND APPARATUSES COMPRISING SUCH A SUPPORT - The invention relates to a support for metal coils ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317775 | Tool remover - An apparatus and method for removing a shaft of a tool from a retainer. The apparatus comprises a first plate having a bore therethrough oriented to be parallel with an axis of the tool, a second annular u-shaped plate sized to bear against a first surface of the retainer and at least one connector extending between the first and second plates. The apparatus further comprises a clamping member received within the bore, adapted to be forced therethough so as to apply an axial compressive force to an end of the shaft from the bracket bearing against the first surface of the retainer. The method comprises securing a bracket to the retainer, applying an axial compressive force to an end of the shaft from the bracket bearing against a first surface of the retainer, applying heat to the retainer and applying an impact to the retainer. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317776 | METHOD FOR MOUNTING A PORTABLE DEVICE - A method of mounting a hand-held portable telephone or other normally hand-held portable device, wherein the method includes: mounting a body of a portable device holder on a mounting surface external of the portable device holder with a base surface thereof facing substantially away from the mounting surface; rotating opposing arms apart around a central post interior of the body, whereby substantially upright opposing fingers adjacent to ends of the arms are rotated apart; inserting a portable device between the rotated apart opposing fingers; and resiliently urging together the rotated apart opposing arms, whereby opposing fingers are urged into compressive contact with the portable device. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317777 | METHOD OF ASSEMBLING A MODULAR COMMERCIAL UNIT - A method of constructing a modular, commercial unit includes arranging components of said commercial unit in separate modules, each of the separate modules having a frame assembly. The modules are then transported to a predetermined location where certain of said separate modules are connected together, via the frame assemblies, to form an operation superstructure. The components are not removed from the separate modules prior to the separate modules being connected via their respective frame assemblies. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317778 | Unitary safety scaffolding and method for one individual to install the same - A scaffold assembly permits a single individual to install the assembly on an open stud wall. The assembly includes a horizontally oriented walkway supporting member, a vertically oriented rail support member, and a support unit extending from the walkway supporting member to the ground. An attachment assembly is connected to the walkway supporting member and includes a pair of rotatable members, one of which bears against the outer edges of a pair of adjacent studs and the other of which bears against the inner edges of the adjacent pair of studs in order to secure the scaffold assembly in place. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317779 | PROTECTIVE CASE FOR PHYSICALLY SECURING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - In some embodiments of the invention, a security apparatus for a portable electronic device is provided. The security apparatus may include a plurality of shell portions, each shaped to wrap around part of a perimeter of the portable electronic device. The security apparatus may further include a connecting portion that engages at least one of the plurality of shell portions and to thereby couple the plurality of shell portions to each other. At least one of the connecting portion and one or more of the plurality of shell portions may include an attachment device, the attachment device being configured to engage with a locking head, thereby locking relative positions of the plurality of shell portions and the connecting portion. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317780 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING THE FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM OF A MOBILE UNIT TO AN EXTERNAL MEDIUM SOURCE - Method for joining the extinguishing system of a mobile unit ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317781 | TARP AND BALLAST SYSTEM - An improved tarp and ballast system that includes a plurality of panels attached to one another along the lengths thereof, wherein the lengths of the panels correspond to the length of the tarp. The tarp also includes chain pockets located at the sides of the tarp which run the length of the tarp and have chains secured therein. The tarp further includes a plurality of cable pockets and associated ballast anchors oriented across the width of the tarp which are adapted to secure a plurality of ballast cables to the tarp. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317782 | Process for the Production of a Panel for the Acoustic Treatment Incorporating the Frost Treatment Function with Hot Air - A process for the production of an acoustic treatment panel that can be connected at a surface of an aircraft, in particular at a leading edge such as an air intake of an aircraft nacelle, whereby the panel includes an acoustically resistive layer ( | 2012-12-20 |
20120317783 | Method for Swaging Components - A method for practicing a swaging operation is described. A swaging apparatus comprises a housing, a holding unit, and a moveable member. The holding unit on the housing is capable of receiving and holding an inflexible tube and a swage fitting. The moveable member is capable of moving axially along the housing with respect to an axis for the inflexible tube and the swage fitting to connect the swage fitting to the inflexible tube and create a seal between the swage fitting and the inflexible tube. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317784 | Two-Piece Protective Carrying Case - A carrying case for a portable device is disclosed. Generally speaking, the protective case for a portable device comprises a first body section and a second body section, each having a back surface and upturned sides, and a rim affixed to an edge of the upturned sides of the body sections, the rim defining an open area. Preferably, the first and second body sections are of contrasting colors and connect to one another to form a cavity defined by the respective back surfaces and upturned sides. Further, the first and second body sections and the first and second rim are preferably all formed of the same material. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317785 | TEMPORARY BEVELED CLAMPING SURFACE CASING ALIGNMENT TOOL (CAT) - An alignment tool affords a safe and economical way to install surface casing, eliminating the need to align or delay the installation in speedhead or multibowl well drilling applications. The alignment tool includes two split halves that may clamp onto an existing surface casing. A top plate of the alignment tool may overlay the top flat surface edge of the surface casing, eliminating the possibility of the surface casing coupling to strike the flat edge and obstructing passage. The top plate may include a beveled edge to further help align the surface casing into the conductor pipe. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317786 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR JOINING MULTIPLE COMPONENTS - A method of joining multiple components includes stacking the components vertically. Each component includes two opposite substantially planar surfaces that are arranged in a column when the components are stacked. The method also includes placing the stacked components in a clinch-crimping apparatus having a first punch, a second punch, and a crimping element. The method also includes displacing a section of the substantially planar surfaces of the stacked components by driving the first punch in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the surfaces. The method additionally includes retracting the first punch from the displaced section and crimping the displaced section by the crimping element to form a crush initiator. The method additionally includes disengaging the crimping element from the crimped, displaced section. Furthermore, the method includes clinching the crimped, displaced section by driving the second punch in a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317787 | MODULAR NUT PLATES WITH CLOSED NUT ASSEMBLIES - A nut plate assembly includes a nut retainer and a bushing for expanding a tubular body of the retainer. The retainer assembly is used to cold work an opening of a workpiece in order to fix the nut retainer assembly relative to the workpiece. A nut can be snapped into the retainer. A method of installation includes passing a mandrel through the bushing to radially expand the bushing into a tubular body of the retainer. The tubular body is compressed between the workpiece and bushing as the bushing is displaced radially causing corresponding radial displacement of the tubular body. The expanded bushing applies pressure to the tubular body for a desired fit between the nut retainer and workpiece. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317788 | COUPLING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING A BODY TO A SURFACE - An arrangement for fastening a body to a surface, the body having a bore defined there through, includes, but is not limited to, a fitting configured for attachment to the surface. The fitting has a first flange and a second flange spaced apart from the first flange. The first flange has a first opening and the second flange has a second opening substantially axially aligned with the first opening. The arrangement further includes a retaining pin configured to extend through the first opening, the bore, and the second opening when a portion of the body is positioned between the first flange and the second flange. The arrangement further includes a cover member configured to be fastened to the first flange and to obstruct outward movement of the retaining pin from the first opening, the bore, and the second opening when the cover member is fastened to the first flange. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317789 | THREADED FLANGED BUSHING FOR FASTENING APPLICATIONS - A fastening system includes a first material having a first hole, a second material having a second hole, a bushing, and a threaded bolt. The bushing is located in the second hole and has a first end abutting the first material and a flanged second for securing the bushing to the second material. A threaded bolt extends through the first hole and into the bushing to secure the first material flush against the second material. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317790 | TOOL AND METHOD FOR MECHANICAL ROUGHENING - A device which processes a cylinder bore of a combustion engine in one working stroke prepares the cylinder bore for a subsequent thermal coating. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317791 | FABRICATION OF A HIGH PERFORMANCE NEUTRON DETECTOR WITH NEAR ZERO GAMMA CROSS TALK - A fabrication method is provided for making a high efficiency neutron detector using a scintillator medium coupled with fiber optic light guides. The light guides provide light pulses to photo sensor and thereby to high speed analog to digital conversion and digital electronics that perform digital pulse shape discrimination for near zero gamma cross talk. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317792 | SPEAKER MANUFACTURING METHOD - Provided is a method of manufacturing a loudspeaker including assembling a magnetic circuit and a frame. In the step of assembling the magnetic circuit and the frame, parallelism between a plate and a damper attachment portion of the frame is ensured by bringing an upper portion of the plate and the damper attachment portion of the frame into contact with a jig. In addition, perpendicularity between a magnetic gap and the damper attachment portion of the frame is ensured by bringing an outer circumferential side portion of the plate of the magnetic gap and an inner circumferential side portion of the yoke into contact with the jig. The magnetic circuit and the frame are assembled in such a state. With such a manufacturing method, it is possible to achieve a superior loudspeaker capable of reducing a gap defect while being downsized and having increased maximum input power. | 2012-12-20 |
20120317793 | METHOD OF FORMING ANTENNA BY SPUTTERING AND LITHOGRAPHY - A method of forming an antenna includes molding a supporting body, sputtering a conductive layer onto the supporting body, and defining a pattern of the antenna on the conductive layer. The step of molding the supporting body includes molding the supporting body having a non-planar surface. The step of defining the pattern of the antenna on the conductive layer includes defining part of the pattern of the antenna on part of the conductive layer sputtered on the non-planar surface. The method of forming the antenna further includes performing metallization or chemical plating on the formed antenna. | 2012-12-20 |