51st week of 2010 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20100319097 | Apparel Incorporating A Protective Element - Protective elements may include a pair of material layers, a plurality of pad components, and a plate. The pad components may be located between the material layers, and the plate may be positioned adjacent to one of the material layers and opposite the pad components. Similar protective elements may also be utilized with apparel systems. For example, an inner garment may include the protective element, and an outer garment may extend over the inner garment. The outer garment may include an outer pad locatable to extend over the plate, and the outer pad may have a greater area than the plate. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319098 | Modular Snake Bite Protector - A modular snake bite protector assembly is provided comprising shin, calf and instep foot protector modules of curved metal mesh. Some embodiments comprise hook and loop fastening straps to fasten the shin and calf modules together about a user's leg. And some embodiments comprise a flexible leather ankle protector located between the instep foot protector module and the shin protector module in order to resist snake bite to the ankle. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319099 | Fitness & Training Weight Suite - The Fitness & Training Weight Suit invention is a stylish one or two piece (jacket and pant) garment made of a specific blend of fabrics for comfort and flexibility. The garment has strategically located weight cells throughout designed not to interfere with normal body movement, clearances and to receive varying amounts of preformed weight material in various areas or no weight at all. The Weight Suit provides added support and directional stability in areas of the weight cells through a cross hatching web fabrication\construction into the garment thus preventing excessive movement during physical activity. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319100 | Simple techniques for three-dimensional modeling - Techniques which employ structure-from-motion modeling techniques to produce 3-D models of any desired accuracy of any surface I the techniques, a pattern is applied to the surface to be modeled The pattern includes elements which are unique within the pattern as applied to the surface and which have a density in the pattern such that when two-dimensional images are made of the surface, correlatable features having the density required for the desired accuracy may be extracted from the two dimensional images In one example of the techniques, a consumer may make the images required to produce a model of his or her body by donning a garment with a pattern having the necessary uniqueness and density, and then using any digital camera to take pictures of their body wearing the garment The model may then be produced from the pictures. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319101 | UPPER GARMENT HAVING A PRE-TENSIONED BAND AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - This invention generally relates to an upper garment. More specifically, the present invention relates to an upper garment having a pre-tensioned waistband. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319102 | SELF-SECURING GARMENT WITH A YOKE - The application is directed to self-securing garments designed to be donned quickly and safely secured to the body in a matter of seconds. Described are garments having an opening in the back terminating at two opposite edges. Attached to the outside of the garment is at least one flexible elongated band at least partially comprised of a shape-memory material. A yoke attached to the garment allows at least one elongated band to be placed around the neck of the wearer without risk of contamination. The ends of the band are formed into dual, oppositely wound coils. To use, the wearer puts on the garment as usual and, grasping a flexible coil in each hand, pulls them so that they unwind and elongate while simultaneously wrapping them around the sides of the body. Upon release, the shape-memory material causes the coil to contract, thus embracing the body and holding the garment between the body and the uncoiled band. The garment can have one or more coiled bands, such as at the waist, chest, or neck, to secure the garment closely to the body quickly and without assistance. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319103 | Sleepwear having a skirt - Sleepwear that increases comfort and flexibility is disclosed. The sleepwear includes an upper garment and a skirt that allows movement of the body of a user without bunching of material or discomfort. The skirt includes a slit or a plurality of slits to allow movement of the fabric and to increase air flow over the body of the user. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319104 | SHIRT FOR A HOCKEY PLAYER - A hockey shirt suitable for being worn by a hockey player and comprising (a) a torso portion having a head opening and a lower trunk opening; and (b) first and second sleeves, each of the first and second sleeves comprising biceps, elbow and forearm portions and a gripping zone provided on one of the biceps, elbow and forearm portions. The gripping zone is made of a material having a coefficient of friction sufficient for preventing movement between the hockey shirt and a hockey elbow pad worn by the hockey player. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319105 | Facial Spacer Device and Associated Methods - The present invention provides systems and methods for decreasing breath condensation on a facial garment or covering. In one aspect, for example, a system for creating a breathing space between a facial covering and a subject's mouth and nose can include a facial covering operable to at least partially encircle at least a portion of a subject's head and/or neck and a facial spacer operable to be removably positioned between the facial covering and the subject adjacent the subject's mouth and nose. The facial spacer is free to move relative to the facial covering when the facial covering is in position adjacent the subject's mouth and nose. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319106 | INDIVIDUAL TOE SOCK - The present invention relates to a toe sock to cover the hallux comprising: a woven hosiery, where said woven hosiery covers the entire hallux and snugly fits over the hallux; and a decorative design on the top portion of the woven hosiery. The toe sock according to the present invention may be manufactured of a stretchable material such as cotton or spandex. In another exemplary embodiment, the toe sock may be designed to cover any foot digit. In another exemplary embodiment, a group of toe socks may be designed where each toe sock fits exclusively over each individual toe digit. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319107 | METHOD OF DECORATING A FABRIC ARTICLE - A method of decorating a fabric article such as a t-shirt or sweatshirt. The method comprises the steps of first creating a design upon the surface of the article, for example by applying a heat transfer to the article, then coloring the design using a washable ink and finally washing the fabric so that the ink is removed from the fabric article but the colorable design is retained. In this manner the present invention provides a method of providing a fabric article with a design that may be temporarily colored, washed, and then re-colored in a substantially different manner if the user so wishes. The method is particularly suitable for use with cotton fabric articles. Washable ink pens are preferred for colorizing the design. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319108 | Concealed glove pocket - A pocket in the shape of a glove made of fabric and intended to be sewn inside the front panel of a garment such as jeans, trousers, shorts and/or skirts, particularly useful to allow the wearer of the garment to place their hand inside the pocket and use their gloved fingers to touch, scratch and/or adjust their genitals comfortably while concealed from view by casual observers within close proximity. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319109 | Shock absorbing chin strap system method and apparatus - A chinstrap assembly includes a chin protector coupled to protective headgear, such as a helmet, through a substantially inelastic strap member and a shock absorbing device. In the event of an impact on the protective headgear, a mechanical impulse is transferred from the headgear through the strap member and shock absorbing device to the chin protector. A maximum value of the mechanical impulse as received at the chin protector is moderated by the shock absorbing device. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319110 | BRAIN COOLING DEVICE - There is disclosed headwear comprising an endothermic reactor and a trigger to initiate an endothermic reaction in the reactor whilst being worn on a wearer's head. Such may preferentially be utilised in or in conjunction with a motorcycle safety helmet or similar crash protection device. The headwear is intended to prevent or delay the onset of brain damage as a result of serious trauma or head injury. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319111 | NANOADHESION STRUCTURES FOR SPORTING GEAR - An apparatus including a first surface configured to attach the apparatus to a second surface of another object, and a plurality of elongated nanofibers. Each nanofiber has one end connected to the first surface and an opposite end extending away from the first surface. The plurality of elongated nanofibers is configured to adhere to the second surface by nanoadhesion when brought into contact with the second surface. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319112 | Swimming goddles - Swimming goggles are provided which include a hard combined frame, a soft left frame and a soft right frame receiving lenses therein, and hard buckles. The hard combined frame includes a first assembling frame, a second assembling frame, and a connecting member connecting the first assembling frame with the second assembling frame. The soft left frame and the soft right frame are respectively assembled on the first assembling frame and the second assembling frame. The hard buckles are respectively assembled on the first assembling frame and the second assembling frame for accommodating a head strap. The connecting member has first portions with bendable flexibility for fitting to users' nose profiles. The first assembling frame and the second assembling frame have second portions with bendable flexibility on parts of side edges thereof for fitting to users' face profiles. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319113 | Chemical Protective Fabric - A chemical protective fabric garment includes a first fabric layer, and a barrier layer bonded to the first fabric layer. The barrier layer includes a nonwoven membrane that is formed of fibers with embedded particles having one or more detoxifying properties, such as being absorptive of hazardous gases and/or being catalytically destructive of hazardous gases. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319114 | TOILET DRAPING - A toilet draping is formed by folding a plastic bag in half lengthwise and cutting a suitably shaped and sized opening in a medial location of the bag. In another aspect of the invention, a keyhole-shaped opening is formed in an impervious sheet to form a toilet draping. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319115 | Methods and apparatus for sealing a drain - One embodiment provides a valve assembly for selectively sealing a drainage aperture. The assembly is configured for seating within the drainage aperture such a flow of matter that would otherwise enter the drainage aperture passes through the valve assembly prior to release into a wider drainage network. The valve assembly includes a diffuser component for defining a primary chamber. The diffuser component includes one or more apertures formed therein for passing a portion of the flow from the primary chamber to a secondary chamber. The position of the one or more apertures defines a lower portion of the primary chamber in which sediments are collected. A body component defines the secondary chamber, the body component being positioned relative to the diffuser component to receive the portion of the flow from the primary chamber. The body component includes a sealing assembly configurable in a first configuration in which fluid material in the secondary chamber is permitted to egress form the valve assembly under influence of gravity, and a second configuration in which material is not permitted to egress form the valve assembly under influence of gravity thereby to seal the drainage aperture. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319116 | Waste Pumping System - A waste pumping system is provided that includes a tank having a floor, a body, and a tank inlet. Embodiments include those wherein the system includes a first designated area formed by a first baffle portion and the body, a second designated area formed by a second baffle portion and the body, and a third baffle portion for directing material toward the first designated area. In some embodiments, the system includes a pump substantially disposed within the first designated area and a sensing system substantially disposed within the second designated area for activating the pump when material within the tank reaches a predetermined level. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319117 | TOILET FLUSHING WITHOUT USING A TOILET TANK - A toilet bowl system comprising an electric spigot, an electric valve, and a control unit for controlling said electric spigot and said electric valve, and for operatively synchronizing said electric spigot with said electric valve. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319118 | Traveling toilet apparatus - A traveling toilet apparatus for both male and female users to relieve themselves of waste is provided. The traveling toilet apparatus comprises a hollow receptacle having a top surface and a bottom surface. An opening is formed in the top surface. A cover is movable to cover the opening. An aperture is formed in the hollow receptacle between the top surface and the bottom surface. A cap is positionable over the aperture wherein a user can relieve themselves in the hollow receptacle through either the opening or the aperture and wherein the opening and aperture are closable to maintain waste inside the hollow receptacle. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319119 | Movable sink - A movable sink is provided with a body which is connected with a discharge element. The movable sink also includes at least one sink and one moving device, and the sink is located inside the body and is provided with an inlet and an outlet. The outlet is connected to the discharge element, and the moving device is located at a bottom of the body. After a water supply has been replenished from the inlet, the movable sink can be moved to any place to provide the water supply by the moving device. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319120 | BUNK BED WITH REVERSIBLE STAIRCASE AND DRAWER UNIT - A bunk bed having a staircase and chest unit that can be mounted to either end of the bunk bed frame. The staircase opens to the front side of the bunk bed whereas drawers pull outwardly in a direction from the end of the bunk bed. The drawers may be mounted to either end of the bed frame with the drawers being reversible. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319121 | Maneuverable patient transfer device - A patient transfer device has an annular swivel ring rotatably mounted at one end of a base and located above a non-slip surface of that base, while the base rests on a support surface by means of a second non-slip surface. A hand-hold is located closely adjacent another end of the base so the overall device is stable and has a large non-slip surface presented both toward the user and toward the support surface; however, the device is not so large as to be cumbersome to maneuver. Thus, a balance has been made between stability and maneuverability and the locations of the hand-hold and the swivel are chosen to achieve this result. The covering of both the top and bottom surfaces of the base with non-slip material also permit the device to stably support a user while remaining as small and maneuverable as possible. The non-slip surface on the top surface is also located within the perimeter of the annular swivel ring to be easily and quickly accessible to the user so the user can easily stop the swivel at any time should he or she wish to stop moving for any reason by simply exerting pressure on his or her feet so they contact the non-slip surface located within the perimeter of the annular swivel ring. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319122 | INFLATABLE, PORTABLE CRIB - The instant invention is an inflatable, portable crib, comprising: a bottom most member parallel to the floor, at least one vertical member operationally connected to said bottom most member, at least three struts arranged around the perimeter of the bottom most member, and at least one horizontal member, said horizontal member(s) connecting at least two struts toward the tops of the struts, and said horizontal member(s) operationally connected to said vertical member(s), wherein said vertical member(s) and said bottom most member create an enclosed space; and wherein said struts and horizontal member(s) consist of an outer shell of dimensionally stable material and at least one inner bladder; and when said inner bladder(s) are inflated with air under pressure, said struts and vertical member(s) create a rigid structure for supporting said enclosed space. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319123 | Disc and Elongate Support Portable Bed Assembly - A portable bed assembly of a disc and an elongate support, and the disc has a body having a central hole having an axis, and the central hole being sized for slidably receiving the elongate support, with the disc body and the elongate support having a cooperable flexibly mounted retractably extendable lock pin and the disc body has two transversely disposed through holes for receiving the lock pin and locking the elongate support in the disc body and preventing rotational movement of the elongate support in the disc body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319124 | INTERNAL CORNER STRUCTURE FOR MATTRESS FOUNDATIONS - An internal corner structures for mattress foundations that sit at each corner between the frame and the grid. The rigid member contains a base, body and grid support deck. The base member sits atop the foundation frame and contains two flanges that overlap the frame and guide the positioning of the internal corner structure relative to the frame. The body structure supports the grid deck and has a rounded exterior profile to provide a rounded smooth contour to the mattress foundation corners, and has a plurality of square shaped openings that extend in both a vertical and horizontal direction. The grid support deck sits atop the body structure and provides support to the mattress foundation grid, and has engagement clips that engage and position the grid and an edge guard that functions to disperse a load and protect the engagement clips from impact. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319125 | Heating and Sterilizing Apparatus for Bed Mattress - Provided is a heating and sterilizing apparatus. The heating and sterilizing apparatus for a bed mattress having a surface sheet constituting a top surface, a built-in elastic member for elastically supporting the surface sheet, and walls forming a front surface, a rear surface, and both side surfaces includes a mattress body providing a inner space, the mattress body having an installation hole, in which a portion of either side surface thereof is cut, a partition disposed inside the mattress body to partition the inner space defined inside the mattress body, a case disposed on the installation hole defined in the mattress body, and a heating and sterilizing part disposed in the case to heat and sterilize the inner space of the mattress body partitioned by the partition and calculate air within the inner space of the mattress body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319126 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR SKIN PROTECTION AND RECOVERY - Devices and methods for managing the contaminants to which an individual's face is exposed when sleeping or resting on a pillow and/or pillowcase. The device may comprise a disposable pillow cover configured to receive a pillow and/or pillowcase therein such that an individual need not rest his or her head directly against the pillow or pillowcase. This may be beneficial to travelers, persons suffering from skin disorders or patients who are recovering from medical or cosmetic dermatologic procedures and thus have compromised skin. At least one embodiment of the methods disclosed herein comprises the steps of providing a disposable pillow cover, wrapping at least a substantial portion of a pillow and/or pillowcase within the disposable pillow cover to provide a barrier between the individual's skin and the pillow and/or pillowcase, and using the disposable pillow cover to prevent contaminants from coming into contact with the individual's skin. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319127 | FOLDING FOOT PROTECTION DEVICE FOR A BEDDED PATIENT - An electrocoagulation reactor for the treatment of wastewater. The electrocoagulation reactor typically engages a DC power source and a source of wastewater to be treated. It has a housing with walls and a wastewater inlet, and a treated wastewater outlet. There is at least one anode/cathode pair of oppositely charged spaced apart plates that engage the power source to charge the anode with a positive charge and the cathode with a negative charge. Between each anode/cathode pair is at least one segmented intermediate plate, which is not engaged to the power source of electrical energy, and which intermediate plate is segmented into multiple segments, which multiple segments lay generally in the same plane. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319128 | PATIENT SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATION - A patient support device of a radiation therapy treatment system includes an electromechanical motor and control system for moving the support device. The control system utilizes regenerative braking concepts, converting the motor into a generator as the support device is moved such that no matter the load, the support device will be moved at a constant speed. The control system also allows for moving of the support device in the powered off situation (i.e., when there is no power to the support device). | 2010-12-23 |
20100319129 | NEGATIVE PRESSURE CARE BED - A negative pressure care bed, including at least a worktable, an armrest, a rocking bed having an upper bed surface and a lower bed surface, a mattress, a body including an upper part and a lower part, multiple excretion holes, a pair of trousers, a bed pan, a waste container having an inlet and an outlet, and a noise reduction oven. The upper part is connected to the lower part via a hinge. A first lifter is disposed on the upper part. A groove is disposed at the bottom of the negative pressure care bed and formed via the worktable and the armrest. The rocking bed is disposed on the groove via multiple bearing supports. The excretion holes are disposed on the mattress and on the lower bed surface of the rocking bed. The trousers are disposed on the excretion hole. The bed pan is disposed in the excretion hole and on the trousers. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319130 | SLIDABLE CUSHION FOR A MULTI-PURPOSE GURNEY - An apparatus has a back section, a center section pivotally connected to the back section so that the back section is movable between a first position coplanar with the center section and a second position approximately perpendicular upwardly relative to the center section, a leg section pivotally connected to the center section so that the leg section is movable between a straight position coplanar with the center section and a bent position approximately perpendicular downwardly relative to the center section, a cushion slidably positioned on the center section so that the cushion is movable between a backward position and a forward position, and a sliding mechanism for sliding the cushion between the backward position and the forward position. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319131 | Suspended Back Pillow for Sustaining a Side Sleeping Position - A device and method for enabling an individual located on a bed to sustain a side-sleeping orientation on either a left or right side. The device comprises a light weight, elongate pillow having a longitudinal axis and being configured to rest at a back side of the individual when reclined in a side-sleeping orientation on the bed. The pillow includes attachment structure which is positioned along a longitudinal edge of the pillow to secure the pillow to the individual. The attachment structure provides sufficient flexibility to allow the pillow to rotate with respect to and rest against the individual's back to a laterally offset and suspended configuration in general alignment with the individual's spine. The method includes the steps of attaching the light weight, elongate pillow at the back side of the individual positioned in the side sleeping orientation on the bed and with pillow contact laterally offset from the spine between the back side of the trunk portion and the pillow, thereby capturing the pillow between the bed and back side of the individual upon attempted rotation of the body to a supine sleeping position. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319132 | PORTABLE CUSHION DEVICE FOR IMPROVING POSTURE - A cushion designed to alleviate or counteract the so-called forward head posture and/or its effects has a region sized and shaped to fit between a user's shoulder blades when the user lies in a supine position on a bed, a table or floor and the cushion is placed under the user's thoracic spine, especially upper thoracic spine. The height and/or firmness of the cushion is selected to cause the head and shoulders of the user to sag towards the substrate, thus counteracting the so called forward head posture and its effects, as well as opening the user's chest for improved wellness. And a therapeutic method for helping user reverse forward head posture and relieve its effects such pain and stiffness in the neck and shoulders. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319133 | Baby Crawling aid - A baby crawling aid is provided that includes a flat, rectangular pillow having a removable, washable cover for the pillow. The cover has a top side and a bottom side, and two opposite edges. Two flat straps are attached to the cover, each strap having an attachment means located distal from the cover. When the cover is placed on the pillow, the cover fits closely around the pillow and the straps extend outward from the pillow from the two opposite edges and may be attached together with the attachment means around the mid-section of a baby positioned on the pillow. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319134 | Fire Resistant Composite Material And Fabrics Made Therefrom - The present invention relates to fire resistant composite materials and to fire resistant fabric materials and mattresses made therefrom. The composite materials include (a) a substrate selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, lyocell, wool, silk and blends thereof; and (b) a coating consisting essentially of water, ammonium polyphosphate, binder material and cellulose filler material. The binder material bonds the ammonium polyphosphate and cellulose filler materials together and to the substrate such that the substrate is coated with the coating. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319135 | Fire Resistant Composite Material And Fabrics Made Therefrom - The present invention relates to fire resistant composite materials and to fire resistant fabric materials and mattresses made therefrom. The composite materials include (a) a substrate selected from the group consisting of cotton, rayon, lyocell and blends thereof; and (b) a coating consisting essentially of water, ammonium polyphosphate, binder material, cross-linking material, aluminum trihydrate, prefarbricated microcells, thickener material, a surfactant, surfactant-generated microcells and a catalyst. The binder material bonds the ammonium polyphosphate, cross-linking material, aluminum trihydrate, prefarbricated microcells, thickener material, surfactant, surfactant-generated microcells and catalyst together and to the substrate such that the substrate is coated with the coating. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319136 | APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SINGLE-SIDED ZONED MATTRESS ROTATION - A sleep support system including: a sleep support member having an inflatable member, wherein the inflatable member communicates with a first connector and a second connector, and a control unit having a terminal; wherein the terminal is configured to be connected to the first connector, if the sleep support member is in a first position, and wherein the terminal is configured to be connected to the second connector, if the sleep support member is rotated to a second position. Accordingly, a sleep support member having zoned support characteristics can be conveniently rotated without losing the proper zoned effect. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319137 | STEPPED-EDGE AND SIDE-SUPPORT MEMBERS, ASSEMBLIES, SYSTEMS, AND RELATED METHODS, PARTICULARLY FOR BEDDING AND SEATING - Stepped-edge and side-support members, systems, assemblies, and related methods for an innerspring assembly or other core are disclosed. In one embodiment, an innerspring assembly or core is provided having an interior area of a first height surrounded by one or more exterior, perimeter area(s) of shorter height(s) to provide a stepped-edge innerspring assembly or core. At least a portion of side-support members are placed onto at least a portion of the top surface of the perimeter area to provide edge-support for the innerspring assembly or core. In this manner, a greater portion of the side-support members can be disposed in the sleeping area of the innerspring assembly or core since the underlying perimeter area provides spring support to the side-support members. Further, this support can assist in retention and/or recovery of the shape of the side-support members to further prevent or reduce compression set of the side-support members. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319138 | Portable tool kit with auto-release clasp and expandable tools - A portable tool kit comprising a self-releasing clasp such that the clasp is released as a main body is rotated about a handle axle from a closed position to an open position with reference to a handle assembly. The main body and handle assembly cooperate to wholly enclose a set of tools when in the closed position. When in an open position, the tools of the main body are exposed to selection and rotation about a rivet of the main body cooperating with a biasing device of a biasing rivet of the main body to hold the tool in place. When fully extended, the main body and handle assembly permit the selection of a plurality of tools such as Phillips head and flat head screwdrivers of different sizes for extension from within the main body for use. Moreover, lamps may be provided on either end of the handle assembly for illuminating a work area. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319139 | Method for Spinning and Washing Aramid Fiber and Recovering Sulfuric Acid - A method for spinning and washing aramid fiber and for recovering sulfuric acid by (a) spinning an aramid polymer from a sulfuric acid spin dope to a yarn and coagulating the yarn in a coagulation bath having an inlet for water or diluted sulfuric acid and an outlet for sulfuric acid enriched water; (b) washing the yarn with water to obtain a washed yarn and a washing water containing sulfuric acid; (c) recycling the sulfuric acid enriched water and optionally the washing water to a sulfuric acid recovery unit; (d) increasing the sulfuric acid content of the recycled sulfuric acid enriched water, and optionally the washing water, by evaporation to obtain 20 to 98% sulfuric acid and water; (e) mixing the 20 to 98% sulfuric acid with oleum to obtain 98-105% sulfuric acid; and (f) recycling the 98-105% sulfuric acid to the spinning unit for use as sulfuric acid spin dope. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319140 | METHOD OF DYEING HIGH PERFORMANCE FABRICS - There is provided a process of dyeing yarn or cloth comprising fibres, comprising dyeing at least part of the fibres with at least two types of dyestuff that dye the same fibres substantially the same colour. One of the types of dyestuff chemically bonds with or is at least partially incorporated into the fibre structure and the other type of dyestuff does not chemically bond with or become at least partially incorporated into the fibre structure. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319141 | HUMIC SUBSTANCE DISPERSION FLUID - A humic substance dispersion fluid is obtainable by at least milling at least one of a humic substance and a humic substance derivative. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319142 | Improved Shading Process - The present invention relates to new compounds, which are molecular combinations of a phthalocyanine and a mono-azo dyestuff linked via specific linking groups and to a process for their preparation. Further aspects are shading compositions using these compounds. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319143 | DOCK LEVELER BLANKET APPARATUS AND METHODS - A thermal barrier system for a dock leveling system includes an insulative blanket is dimensioned to be larger than the ramp plate of a dock leveler system at a loading dock. The insulative blanket is removably attached to at least a portion of the door when positioned over the ramp plate. The insulative blanket can be attached to the door when the door opens, lifting the blanket out of the way during loading and unloading operations. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319144 | USE OF RECYCLED PLASTICS FOR STRUCTURAL BUILDING FORMS - Modular plastic structural composites having a web section disposed along a horizontal axis and at least one flange section disposed along a horizontal axis parallel thereto and integrally molded to engage the top or bottom surface of the web section, wherein said composite is formed from a mixture of (A) high density polyolefin and (B) a thermoplastic-coated fiber material, poly-styrene, or a combination thereof. Composites molded in the form of I-Beams and bridges constructed therefrom are also disclosed. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319145 | TRANSMITTING DATA BETWEEN A TOOTHBRUSH AND A TERMINAL - Data is transmitted between an electric toothbrush and an external terminal, for example, a data processing and/or display unit, in some cases through an adapter connected to the toothbrush handle in place of a releasable attachment such as a brush head or application substance container. In some cases the data is transmitted wirelessly, such as in accordance to a wireless USB standard. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319146 | Cleaning Apparatus for a Component of a Household Tumble Dryer - A cleaning apparatus for a component operatively disposed within a process air-circuit of a household tumble dryer, in particular a heat exchanger of a household tumble dryer, the cleaning apparatus including a cleaning brush configured for operational movement along the component and a drive mechanism having a cleaning brush drive rod operatively connected to the cleaning brush for moving the cleaning brush along the component. The cleaning apparatus further includes a cleaning fluid feed line and means operatively associated with the cleaning fluid feed line for supplying cleaning fluid to the cleaning brush. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319147 | Floor Treating System and Method - A floor treating system is provided including a power source having a rotatable drive shaft with an axis of rotation, a floor treating attachment, means for imparting an oscillating motion from the drive shaft to the floor treating attachment, a rug beating attachment, and means for imparting a vibrating motion from the drive shaft to the rug beating attachment. Multiple embodiments provide that the means for imparting an oscillating motion impart at least two speeds of oscillating motion. Embodiments include those with means for connecting floor treating attachments at at least two different distances from the drive shaft axis of rotation. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319148 | Cleaning Device - A cleaning device includes a case. A collection box is located in the case and the collection box includes an entrance with a door pivotally sealing the door. Two cleaning disks are connected to an underside of the case and driven by two gears connected to a roller. Each of the cleaning disks has multiple brushes so as to sweep dust into the collection box. A handle is connected with a yoke member which is pivotally connected to the case and a mopping unit is connected to the case and enclosed by a frame which is movable up and down to allow the brushes to contact the floor when use. The case is pivoted 180 degrees to allow the mopping unit to be located to mop the floor. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319149 | INFANT TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush for infants includes an elongate grasping region with a head at one end and a bottom at the other end. The head of the toothbrush includes a plurality of bristles, which may be formed from a soft, resiliently compressible material. The elongate grasping region may have dimensions that enable it to be held by an infant's hand while preventing its insertion and, thus, over-insertion of the toothbrush, into the infant's mouth. Various other features may be included to guide an infant's hand to an appropriate location on the toothbrush, as well as to enable an infant to grip the grasping region, particularly when moisture is present on the surface of the grasping region. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319150 | FLEXIBLE STRIP BRUSH, FLEXIBLE BELT BRUSH, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A flexible strip brush element is constructed from multiple monofiliments arranged in a parallel fashion and attached at one end to a flexible base. The monofiliments are attached to the base by intermingling material from the base with material from the monofiliments. The free ends of the monofiliments collectively form a bristle end zone. A plurality of flexible strip brush elements may be bonded side-by-side so the free ends of the monofiliments form a common bristle end zone. The bonded flexible strip brush elements may take the form of a linear section or may be fashioned into an endless loop or jointless spiral. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319151 | CLEANING SHEET, CONVEYING MEMBER USING THE SAME, AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING EQUIPMENT CLEANING METHOD USING THEM - A cleaning sheet for cleaning foreign matters away from the interior of the substrate processing equipment is provided. The cleaning sheet includes a cleaning layer having substantially no tackiness and having a tensile modulus of not lower than 0.98 N/mm | 2010-12-23 |
20100319152 | CLEANING OR DUSTING PAD WITH ATTACHMENT MEMBER HOLDER - A cleaning pad or cleaning article ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319153 | BACK SCRUBBER - A back scrubber has a base and a cleaning plate. The base has a front basal surface, a rear basal surface and a slot. The slot is formed in the front basal surface and has a slot opening, an inner wall and an engaging structure. The cleaning plate has a front plate surface, a rear plate surface, an inserting member and an engaging member. The front plate surface is uneven. The inserting member protrudes into the slot. The engaging member is formed on the inserting member and engaged with the engaging structure. The back scrubber in accordance with the present invention can be used to effectively and efficiently wash and is capable of saving body-cleansing agent and water. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319154 | END FITTING FOR A WIPER BLADE - The invention provides an end fitting ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319155 | WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - A windscreen wiper device comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade, which can be placed in abutment with a windscreen to be wiped, which wiper blade includes at least one longitudinal groove, in which groove a longitudinal strip of the carrier element is disposed, wherein ends of the longitudinal strip are connected to a respective connecting piece, which windscreen wiper device comprises a connecting device for an oscillating arm, with the special feature that the wiper blade comprises an elongated upper holding part and an elongated lower wiping part of a flexible material, wherein the holding part holds the wiping part, wherein the holding part comprises downwardly extending side arms, seen in cross-section, for holding the wiping part from the outside in a lateral region thereof, wherein the holding part is provided with a elongated reinforcement element, and wherein the holding part and the reinforcement element are mutually connected through co-extrusion. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319156 | Mop assembly with steam generation device - A mop assembly includes a handle having a control member connected to a lower end thereof and the control member is located within a connection unit which is connected to the handle. A locking unit is connected to outside of the connection unit and is hooked to a main body. The main body includes a case in which a tank, a steam generation device and a pivotal member are located therein. An operation bar is pivotably connected to the case. The pivotal member is able to activate the steam generation device by pushing the handle downward. The main body can be disengaged from the locking unit and used individually. The steam generation device can be activated by operation of an operation bar on the main body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319157 | VACUUM CLEANER WITH DETACHABLE CORD REEL UNIT - A vacuum cleaner having a detachable cord reel unit is provided. The vacuum cleaner includes a main body, a brush assembly connected to the main body and, a cord reel unit attachable to and detachable from a discharging portion of the main body, the cord reel unit comprising a power cord and a cooling fan formed therein, wherein the cooling fan stops driving automatically when the cord reel unit is mounted in the main body, and the cooling fan starts driving automatically to cool the power cord when the cord reel unit is detached from the main body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319158 | TOOL FOR A SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A tool for a surface treating appliance includes a main body connected to a conduit. To enable the main body to be widely maneuverable over, for example, a floor surface, the conduit includes a front section and a rear section. The front section is pivotably connected to the main body for movement relative thereto about a first axis to allow the conduit to be raised and lowered relative to the main body. The rear section is pivotably connected to the front section for movement relative thereto about a second axis to allow the rear section to be angled relative to the front section. The front section includes at least one port though which fluid is conveyed into the conduit from the main body, and through which the first axis passes. This can enable a relatively simple seal to be provided between the main body and the conduit to inhibit fluid loss to the external environment from the port as the main body is maneuvered over the floor surface, and can allow the tool to have a low profile along the length thereof. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319159 | TOOL FOR A SURFACE TREATING APPLIANCE - A tool for a surface treating appliance includes a main body connected to a conduit. The main body includes a first suction channel and a second suction channel in fluid communication with the first suction channel and located between the first suction channel and an outlet from the main body. In use, a relatively low vacuum is generated in the first suction channel which draws a first dirt-bearing fluid flow into the main body, and a relatively high vacuum is generated in the second suction channel, which draws a second dirt-bearing fluid flow into the main body and receives the first dirt-bearing fluid flow from the first suction channel. To maintain the pressure differences between the suction channels, the main body includes flexible surface engaging members located about the suction channels, and between the first suction channel and the second suction channel. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319160 | ADJUSTABLE DOOR STOP - An adjustable door stop ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319161 | HANDLE FOR PAILS - A handle includes a bottom wall and two side walls extending up from the bottom wall. Ribs extend between the walls and define upwardly open recesses. The smooth surfaces of the side walls and bottom wall provide a more comfortable handle for the user. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319162 | Hinge device and apparatus using the same - A hinge device is provided with a first cam rotating together with a first member, and a second cam rotating together with a second member. The first and second cams are provided with a cam portion and a cam engaging portion engaging with each other when the first and second members rotate to a predetermined position. A continuous groove is formed in a surface of the second cam opposite to a surface in which the cam engaging portion is formed. A ball holder rotates together with the first cam, and includes holding grooves. Balls are provided between the second cam and the ball holder, and move along the continuous groove and the holding grooves. When the cam portion and the cam engaging portion change from a partially engaged state into an engaged state, ball or transmission movable bodies pass curved portions of the continuous groove and suppress rotation. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319163 | HINGE ASSEMBLY - A hinge assembly includes a shaft, a first bracket, a second bracket, a spacer, and a restricting member. The spacer includes a main body and a resilient area protruding from the main body. The resilient area includes a top portion and a base portion connecting the top portion with the main body. The restricting member and the second bracket are arranged at opposite sides of the spacer. The restricting member forms a protrusion resisting the top portion of the resilient area. The spacer is fixed with the second bracket, and the second bracket includes a receiving portion corresponding to the resilient area. The base portion is located in the projection of the receiving portion projected at the spacer, situated parallel to the axis of the shaft. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319164 | COUNTERBALANCE ASSEMBLY - There is provided a mechanical arm assembly comprising: an arm rotatable about a pivot, a first force generating device for maintaining the arm at a datum, a second force generating device for compensating for the first generating device to maintain the arm in positions other than the datum. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319165 | Cable Holder Arrangement - A cable holder arrangement, including a protective tube, through which one or more cables are run with radial play, a cable retainer strap, arranged on a holder element at one end thereof and enclosing the protective tube and pulled with the free end region thereof through an opening on the holder element to make enclosing contact with the protective tube and prevented from making a movement in the direction of release of the enclosing contact by a blocking means. The cable is enclosed by a spacer in the region of the cable retainer strap the outer diameter of which approximately corresponds to the inner diameter of the protective tube. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319166 | DISPLAY MATERIALS, ACCESSORIES THEREFOR AND METHODS - A kit of components for use with a pin permeable board, the kit of components comprising a pin suitable for penetrating the pin permeable board for frictional engagement with the pin permeable board; and a magnet; further wherein the pin has a gripping handle, the gripping handle having a magnet attractive top surface configured to receive the magnet; whereby the magnet can be attached to the gripping handle by magnetic force thereby to allow an object to be displayed to be secured to the gripping handle between the handle and the magnet, and wherein the magnet remains in position on the gripping handle by magnetic attraction through the object when the pin is engaged in a vertically disposed pin permeableboard. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319167 | Versatile hook-and-loop fastener system - An improved hook and loop fastener system enables fastening to each other of two objects each provided solely with respective pluralities of flexible loops via an intermediate connection element that has two faces each provided solely with flexible hooks and is sandwiched between the two objects. The intermediate connection element can be easily removed and washed separately as needed, for example when either or both of the objects are to be washed with other fibrous objects, to eliminate the likelihood of the hooks inadvertently engaging with and ripping off any ambient fibers that could then clog the hooks and diminish their future performance. Selective retention of the intermediate connection element in engagement with only one of the two objects leaves the other object free of hooks and thus safely contactable by ambient objects that contain frangible fibers. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319168 | Clip for water - A clip includes a beam for contact with a face of a wafer, a first oblique section and a second oblique section for contact with an opposite face of the wafer. The beam includes a supporting section formed thereon. The first oblique section extends from the beam so that there is an acute angle between the first oblique section and the beam. The second oblique section extends from the first oblique section so that there is an acute angle between the first and second oblique sections and that there is an acute angle between a plane in which the supporting section lies. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319169 | TENSION CORD FASTENER STRUCTURE - A fastener structure is provided for fastening an elastic object and includes a bore-carrying fastening member and a pivot-carrying fastening member, which form grip band receiving holes and receiving channels and which have inner sides forming concave arc surfaces. The bore-carrying fastening member forms a bore that rotatably receives a pivot formed on the pivot-carrying fastening member therein. The locking member forms two flanges, which are respectively receivable in the receiving channels of the bore-carrying fastening member and the pivot-carrying fastening member so that the bore-carrying fastening member and the pivot-carrying fastening member are combinable together with the locking member with the concave arc surfaces of the bore-carrying fastening member and the pivot-carrying fastening member and a concave arc surface of the locking member together define and delimit a conic bore for receiving and fastening the elastic object. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319170 | HOLDING DEVICE FOR MEDICAL TEST STRIP - A device for holding a medical test strip is provided. The device comprises a receiving casing having an opening for receiving the medical test strip and a first stopping portion protruding from an upper surface of the receiving casing; an ejection base having a cover and a pusher beneath the cover, the cover downwardly extending a second stopping portion for sliding against the upper surface of the receiving casing; and an elastic member located between the receiving casing and the ejection base. When the pusher moves toward the opening by an external force to eject the test strip from the opening, the elastic member is compressed and the second stopping portion slides away from the first stopping portion. When the external force disappears, the second stopping portion slides toward the first stopping portion by a resilient force of the elastic member until the first stopping portion and the second stopping portion are engaged. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319171 | Mechanical device for prestressing of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets - A mechanical device was invented for prestressing of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) sheets. Significant features of this device are that the CFRP sheets are directly anchored to the mechanical device itself, the prestressing forces are applied with a manual torque wrench without the need for power operated hydraulic jacks and the prestressing transfer is accomplished under slow strain rates. Experimental investigation clearly indicates that the device was efficient in applying prestressing to the CFRP sheets and prestress losses during stressing were maintained at a minimum. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319172 | Method of Making a Current Collector - A method of manufacturing a current collector comprising embossing a sheet comprising lead thereby forming an embossed grid comprising rows of raised portions and lowered portions, and slots comprising edges of the raised portions and lowered portions; creating areas for tab creation by pressing or stamping areas of the embossed grid to a flattened state, thereby forming a sheet comprising embossed grid sections and flat sections; applying paste to the top and bottom of the embossed grid sections; and stamping current collectors out of the sheet such that at least one tab is created from a flat section. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319173 | Apparatus for the connection of articles via at least one plasticizable connection element - An apparatus for the connection of articles via at least one connection element plasticizable by heat includes a cap, in particular a heatable cap, which is movable toward and away from the connection element and which has a shaft, for the forming of a rivet head at the connection element and having means for the cooling of the cap by means of a cooling fluid, in particular air. A first variant is characterized in that the shaft of the cap has a central cooling fluid supply passage preferably reaching up to and into the cap body and a plurality of respective at least generally radially outwardly directed cooling fluid passages starting from the central cooling fluid supply passage are provided within the cap body. Provision can alternatively be made that the cap is manufactured at least partly from porous, air-permeable material, in particular ceramic material, and the shaft of the cap is provided with a cooling fluid supply bore preferably reaching up to and into the cap body. Means for the direct heating of the cap can in particular also be provided, with them advantageously including at least one ceramic heating element. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319174 | Adjusting Mechanism and Adjusting Method Thereof - An adjusting mechanism adjusts a boat to be parallel to a furnace having an opening and a receiving space, which has a first symmetrical line. When the boat having a second symmetrical line is inserted into the space, a first gap area is formed between sidewalls of the space and the boat. The mechanism includes an adjusting element and an adjusting tool, which is removably disposed in the opening and has a wide part, a narrow part and a through hole. The narrow part blocks the opening. When the boat is inserted into the space, a second gap area smaller than the first gap area is formed between the sidewalls of the boat and the through hole at the narrow part. The adjusting element adjusts the first and second symmetrical lines to be parallel to each other according to the second gap area. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319175 | BELT FASTENING SYSTEM - A belt fastener installation tool is provided with a raised belt guiding surface for inserting the belt between upper and lower plates of a belt fastener held in the tool. The raised surface keeps interference with the lower plate during belt insertion between the fastener plates to a minimum. The raised surface can be formed on a separate riser plate member for being secured to an existing belt fastener installation tool; the raised surface can be formed as an integral, one-piece member in combination with the anvil plate of the tool; and the raised surface can be formed integrally with an extruded base of the tool. Gripping structure is also optionally included on the raised surface, such as on the portion thereof under the clamp bar to provide enhanced gripping of the clamped conveyor belt. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319176 | SMART SYSTEM FOR VEHICLE COSMETIC REPAIR - The present invention is directed to system for repairing a cosmetic defect of a vehicle. The system comprises a portable computing device and at least one storage compartment. A plurality of articles can be stored in the compartment. Location and amount of content of the articles can be tracked and displayed on the portable computing device. The portable computing device can further contain a database for storing repair data. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319177 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REPLACING THE WATER COOLED LASER IN A MICROPLATE READER - The present invention relates to a method and system for repairing and refurbishing a microplate reader of the Flipr type which has a water cooled argon laser light source. The old laser is removed and replaced with a high power (300 to 500 mW) air cooled solid state laser as a replacement place on its own support and focused and wired to replace the old laser. The new product operates at lower power consumption yet provides accurate measurements. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319178 | NEEDLE REMOVER - An apparatus ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319179 | METHOD FOR SECURING A DEVICE - The method is for securing a device. Security bolts are into the device. The bolts have openings defined therein. A wire is inserted through openings of each bolt. The wire has a male end and a female end. A male end is inserted into a cavity of the female end to align a cavity of the male end with an opening of the female end. A locking bar of a lock is inserted through the cavity and the opening to lock the male end to the female end. The wire may also be attached to an item so that the device cannot be removed from the item. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319180 | RIVETED FASTENER EXTRACTION APPARATUS AND METHOD - An extraction apparatus ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319181 | DEVICE FOR PLACING HISTOLOGICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - The device for placing histological and biological samples encompasses a working area, a bin for cover glasses with a slot in the lower part, a cover glass pusher embodied in the form of a plate, the thickness of which is less than the thickness of the cover glass, a unit for placing the cover glass, which can be reciprocally displaced above the working area, and a press connected to the drive for reciprocally displacing the cover glass placing unit. This unit is embodied in the form of at least one spring-loaded, narrow plate or needle, the length of which exceeds the width of the pusher, and situated directly under the cover glass pusher in the same fastener. Said fastener is connected to the reciprocating motion drive in a direction perpendicular to the working area, wherein the reciprocating motion drive is a carriage. The carriage also accommodates guides for lowering and lifting the press. The press is embodied in the form of at least one elastic clamping element secured to the arm. The arm has a side stop placed in contact with the carriage guides. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319182 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL - A device for mounting a vehicle instrumental panel has an assist machine and work robots. The assist machine has instrument panel holding means for holding an instrument panel, conveys the instrument panel, and has an assist function for holding the weight of the instrument panel. The work robots have connection means removably connected to the instrument panel holding means and operate the instrument panel holding means to place the instrument panel in a vehicle interior. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319183 | METHOD FOR MAKING MICROSTRUCTURED OBJECTS - Described herein are casting and molding methods useful for making microstructured objects. By including a plurality of microfeatures on the surface of an object, other characteristics may be imparted to the object, such as increased hydrophobicity. Some of the casting and molding methods described herein further allow for manufacture of objects having both microfeatures and macro features, for example microfeatures on or within macro features or selected macro feature regions. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319184 | Method of Collective Fabrication of Calibration-Free Temperature and/or Strain Sensors by Matching of Resonators on the Basis of Resonant Frequency and Static Capacitance Criteria - A method of collective fabrication of remotely interrogatable sensors, each sensor comprising at least one first resonator and one second resonator, each resonator comprising acoustic wave transducers designed such that they exhibit respectively a first and a second operating frequency, is provided. The method comprises the fabrication of a first series of first resonators (RT | 2010-12-23 |
20100319185 | Methods of Forming Micromechanical Resonators Having High Density Trench Arrays Therein that Provide Passive Temperature Compensation - A method of forming a micromechanical resonator includes forming a resonator body anchored to a substrate by at least a first anchor. This resonator body may include a semiconductor or other first material having a negative temperature coefficient of elasticity (TCE). A two-dimensional array of spaced-apart trenches are provided in the resonator body. These trenches may be filled with an electrically insulating or other second material having a positive TCE. The array of trenches may extend uniformly across the resonator body, including regions in the body that have relatively high and low mechanical stress during resonance. This two-dimensional array (or network) of trenches can be modeled as a network of mass-spring systems with springs in parallel and/or in series with respect to a direction of a traveling acoustic wave within the resonator body during resonance. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319186 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING LAYERS WITHIN A LAYERED HEATER SYSTEM - A method of positioning a tape preform as a layer onto a resistive device substrate during the manufacture of a layered resistive device is provided. The method includes locating the tape preform in a predetermined position and translating one or more of the following relative to each other until a portion of the positioning device engages the tape preform: a positioning device, the resistive device substrate, and the tape preform. The method also includes continuing the translation until the tape preform engages the resistive device substrate and continuing the translation such that components of the positioning device progressively translate around the resistive device substrate and subsequently position the tape preform onto the resistive device substrate. In some forms, the method includes using a controller and/or applying a predetermined cycle of temperature, pressure, and time to the substrate and tape preform. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319187 | Manufacturing Method of Stacked Electrodes By Winding Type Electrode Stacking and Stacked Electrode Thereby - The present invention relates to a electrode stacking method, wherein electrodes are stacked in such a manner that the electrodes are disposed to face each other on both sides of a separation layer to which predetermined tension force is applied along the longitudinal direction of said separation layer, and the electrode assembly is turned so that another separation layer is formed outside the electrodes. According to the rechargeable lithium ion batteries in accordance with the present invention, the electrode stack in which the arrangement of anode electrodes and cathode electrodes is not disordered because uniform stress is applied to the entire battery and the separation layer maintains a constant tension force can be fabricated. Accordingly, the lifespan of a rechargeable lithium ion battery can be increased, and the input and output characteristic of the battery can be improved. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319188 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF POWER STORAGE DEVICE - A safe method of manufacturing an electrode of a power storage device even when an alkali metal is used in forming the electrode. A negative electrode is manufactured by forming an alkali metal ion insertion/extraction layer which is a layer capable of alkali metal ion insertion and extraction on a surface of a current collector, forming an alkali metal film under reduced pressure on a surface of the alkali metal ion insertion/extraction layer, ionizing the alkali metal film, and impregnating the alkali metal ion insertion/extraction layer with the ionized alkali metal. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319189 | REPLACEABLE HEARING PROTECTION MEMBRANE FOR HEARING DEVICES - A device as hearing aid to be worn in the ear or in or at the auditory canal comprises at least a sound or acoustic exit opening with a protection element ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319190 | Device for mounting and functional verification of roll fittings in rolling mill stands or rolling mill trains such as, e.g., tandem rolling mill trains - In a device for mounting and functional verification of roll fittings ( | 2010-12-23 |
20100319191 | VARIABLE POSITIONING DEVICE FOR A CRIMPING TOOL, AND CRIMPING TOOL - The present invention relates to a positioning device for positioning an element to be crimped in a crimping tool, for example a wire end sleeve or an electrical connecting plug. The invention further relates to a crimping tool for crimping a connecting element to be situated in a pressing axis. To allow the element that will be crimped to be brought into the pressing axis, the positioning device has a retaining unit for retaining, about its periphery, the element that will be crimped. The retaining unit has a retaining opening which encompasses the pressing axis coaxially. The positioning device further permits the positioning of the element that will be crimped within the pressing axis, in order, in particular, to ensure the necessary insertion depth of the element to be crimped in the crimping tool. For this purpose, the positioning device of the invention has an axial stop, with which the position in the pressing axis of the element to be crimped can be defined. According to the invention, the size of the retaining opening of the retaining unit can be adjusted coaxially in relation to the pressing axis. The size of the retaining opening can therefore be increased and decreased, with a center axis of the retaining opening coinciding with the respective pressing axis. Moreover, the axial stop is displaceable along the pressing axis, allowing different distances from the crimping tool to be realized. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319192 | PRESSING TERMINAL AND TERMINAL PRESSING DEVICE - A pressing terminal includes an outer conductive member having a shield outer tube; an inner conductive member; and a dielectric member. The dielectric member includes a protruding portion fitted into the shield outer tube so that a signal line pressing portion of the inner conductive member is situated at a pressing tool insertion opening portion. The dielectric member is inserted into a shield outer tube with the protruding portion thereof sliding against the shield outer tube. A terminal pressing device includes an anvil unit and a crimper unit. Upon attaching the signal wire, a claw portion of a signal line crimper of the crimper unit is inserted into a claw insertion groove portion of a signal line anvil of the anvil unit. A terminal pressing anvil portion of the signal line anvil is ushered to a terminal pressing anvil insertion portion of the signal line crimper. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319193 | WORK TRANSFER APPARATUS, AND WORK MOUNTING METHOD - According to a work mounting method by the work transfer apparatus of the prior art, a glass plate or a work may fail to abut against a window frame homogeneously at its peripheral edge portion, and the adhesion strength or the sealing property between the glass plate and the window frame may not be retained all over the periphery of the adhered portion. Provided is a work transfer apparatus, which grips a rear glass by its gripping member and mounts the rear glass while pushing the gripped rear glass onto the window frame of a car body by the action of a supporting arm. The work transfer apparatus comprises a control device, and each of absorption pads of the gripping member includes a force detecting sensor for detecting the force to be applied to the absorption pads. The control device controls, when it uses the work transfer apparatus to mount the rear glass on the window frame, the actions of the supporting arm on the basis of the magnitude of the detected value of the force detecting sensor of each absorption pad. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319194 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING INTEGRALLY BLADED ROTORS - A method for producing integrally bladed rotors comprises the following steps: a) defining and providing a blade profile of a blade to be manufactured with a pre-contour and a theoretical contour; b) producing at least two sectional planes of the blade profile, which sectional planes run vertically to a threading axis of the blade profile and of the blade to be manufactured; c) determining a point of rotation per sectional plane to produce an interval between the pre-contour and the theoretical contour that is approximately the same circumferentially, which points of rotation are located on a connecting line running parallel to the threading axis; and d) providing a base rotor body and electrochemically working the base rotor body in order to produce a raw blade with the blade pre-contour by movement of a hollow electrode into the base rotor body, the electrode movement including advancing motion along the connecting line superposed by rotation at the points of rotation, and which hollow electrode has an inner contour adapted to the pre-contour of the raw blade at least in an end area that is moved into the base rotor body. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319195 | PIEZOELECTRIC INKJET PRINTHEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - Provided are a piezoelectric inkjet printhead and a method of manufacturing the same. The piezoelectric inkjet printhead includes first and second single-crystalline silicon substrates. An ink flow path is disposed in a first surface of the first substrate. The ink flow path includes an ink introduction port, a manifold for supplying ink, a plurality of pressure chambers filled with ink to be ejected, a plurality of restrictors for connecting the manifold with the plurality of pressure chambers, respectively, and a plurality of nozzles for ejecting ink. The second substrate is bonded to the first substrate to thereby complete the ink flow path. A plurality of piezoelectric actuators are disposed on a second surface of the first substrate to correspond to each of the pressure chambers and provide drivability required for ejecting ink to the respective pressure chambers. In this construction, aligning the first and second substrates is unnecessary, so that the manufacturing process can be simplified, the manufacturing cost can be reduced, and ink ejecting performance can be improved. | 2010-12-23 |
20100319196 | Mounting kit and method for forming a recess in a concrete celling - A mounting kit and a method for connecting a sprinkler head to a coupling piece with threading, which is cast into a concrete ceiling. To enable installation of a sprinkler head concealed or visible in concrete ceilings, without costly steps for forming recesses in the concrete ceiling, it is proposed that the mounting kit include a hollow cylindrical cap with an end surface that is closed toward the outside of the concrete ceiling, a sleeve that encompasses the perimeter of the cap and a threaded element, which can be screwed into the threading and which separably connects the sleeve to the coupling piece. When the concrete ceiling is being cast, the cap is fastened to or on the concrete formwork on the outside of the concrete ceiling. | 2010-12-23 |