52nd week of 2014 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20140373243 | GARMENT SYSTEM - Outerwear garment systems are disclosed having separate components that provide protection from environmental conditions and easy access to protective equipment and accessories for military and non-military uses. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373244 | HAND PAD FOR GRIPPING A LIFTING DEVICE AND OTHER DEVICES - A hand protective and padding device and athletic training system for gripping an exercise device, particularly a weight lifting bar, barbell or tension device. The system includes a protective pad covering the palm area and finger loops on the pad through which three fingers extend for an absolute hold between the hand pad and the user's hand. The hand pad possesses an oval like shape with concave center, providing the user with enhanced comfort and protection against the entire palm side of a user's hands. The hand pad may utilize a rubber-like material, which accommodates movement, and tolerance on rough surfaces. The hand pad has a generally high coefficient of friction which provides a non-slip grip, is smooth for a soothing grip for the user and can be easily cleaned and maintained for enhanced hygiene. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373245 | BABY BURP DEVICE - A baby burp device configured to drape over the shoulder of a user is provided. The single-use baby burp device includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a middle portion joining the front portion with the rear portion; wherein the front portion drapes over the chest, the middle portion drapes over the shoulder and the rear portion drapes over the back; wherein each of the front, middle and rear portions comprise a top layer having a top surface, wherein the top surface makes contact with a baby and wherein at least a portion of the top surface is water-proof or water-resistant; and a bottom layer attached to the top layer or a middle layer and having a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface makes contact with the user; and an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of the bottom surface of at least one of the front portion, the rear portion, or the middle portion, wherein the adhesive layer makes contact with the user. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373246 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING FACILITATING ITS OWN STORAGE DURING USE - The invention relates to an article of clothing that includes an article of clothing for at least partially covering a portion of the user's body. The article of clothing includes a band positioned in the extension of a portion of the clothing element and adapted to surround the waist or a limb of the user, the band being demarcated by at least one edge with adjustable perimeter, the band forming a wall of a housing surrounding the waist or a limb of the user, the housing being adapted to contain the folded clothing element and to keep it around the waist or a limb of the user. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373247 | ATHLETIC GRIPS - Implementations of an athletic grip are provided. In some implementations, a more durable and adjustable grip that may have a comparable break-in time as handmade grips made of athletic tape is provided. In some implementations, the grips of the present disclosure are made of athletic tape. In some implementations, the grips include an interior material such as a duct canvas fabric or other flexible, tightly woven, durable fabric such as Roc-lon®. In some implementations, the grips include slits and a removable band to secure the grips to the user's wrist. In some implementations, the slits are longer than the width of the band to adjust the position of the band on the user's wrist. In some implementations, the grips and/or the bands include fasteners (such as snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro®), or other reclosable fasteners to secure the band to the grip. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373248 | Thermal Energy Dissipating Garment with Scalloped Vents - A thermal energy dissipating garment may include a first garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a first side and a second garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a vent side. The first garment portion and the second garment portion are discontinuously affixed to each other at defined intervals along a surface of each portion proximate to the first side and the vent side creating a vent seam having a plurality of ducts/scalloped vents for directing air towards a body of a wearer. The plurality of scalloped vents are oriented with an angle of attack that redirects air from the exterior of the garment to the interior of the garment to increase air movement along a wearer's skin. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373249 | GARMENT ASSEMBLY WITH DEPLOYABLE SEAT - A garment assembly includes a garment and a seat. The seat includes a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface and a second side surface and defines an aperture that extends through the seat from the first side surface to the second side surface. The assembly further includes an at least partially elastic member including a first end section attached to the garment, a second end section attached to the garment, and an intermediate section extending through the seat aperture. At least one of the first end section and the second end section are elastic, and the intermediate section is elastic, such that the seat is deployable between a stowed position and a deployed position and exterior to the garment in the stowed and deployed position. The seat is configured to extend substantially vertical while stowed and substantially horizontal while deployed. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373250 | GLOVE WITH MOISTURE ABOSRBENT APPLICATOR LAYER - There are provided gloves comprising: a top glove portion and a bottom glove portion opposite to the top glove portion. At least one of the top glove portion and the bottom glove portion can be made of an impermeable material. The gloves can also comprise a moisture absorbent layer covering at least one of the impermeable top glove portion and bottom glove portion for allowing a user of the glove to perform the specific purpose. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373251 | Golf Gloves - According to the various features characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides partially fingered gloves intended to increase the overall performance in sports activities including but limited to golf. Primarily because of its unique finger configurations, and/or grip enhancers, and/or apertures, the present invention makes a glove more operable in various sports activities, including for those who play Golf using the conventional interlocking grip. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373252 | PET HAIR COLLECTOR - The present invention relates to pet hair collectors. In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a glove having a surface which, due to its specific manufacturing and curing process, provides a tacky surface and additionally develops an electrostatic charge during use that further serves to attract pet hair. The glove preferably maintains all or most of its efficacy after repeated washing. The glove is particularly adapted to removing pet hair when the glove is placed in contact with (e.g., brushed against) the pet hair. In some embodiments, an existing glove made of a material such as nylon and/or elastane (Spandex), or bamboo, is coated with a material such as nitrile rubber which is partially cured to obtain the desired tack and electrostatic charging properties. In other embodiments, the pet hair collector is a nitrile roller. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373253 | TROUSERS WITH INTEGRATED BOWL - Trousers containing an integral lap-mounted bowl, plate, or cupholder, or fastenings for a removable bowl, plate, or drinking vessel to be temporarily affixed to the lap area. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373254 | Method of Manufacturing Nonslip Member Made of Silicone Resin, Nonslip Member Manufactured in the Same Method, and Quarter Lining with Nonslip Member Attached Thereto - A surface of a nonslip member ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373255 | Support Device - A support device for transferring at least part of the weight of an earring from an earlobe to a part of the ear that comprises cartilage, the device comprising a first portion (P | 2014-12-25 |
20140373256 | HELMET PADS - A head covering or helmet pads are removably attached to the outer surface of an existing sport's helmet. The pads are constructed to conform to the contours of the outer surface of the helmet. The pads are made from layers of thermoplastic material structured to absorb both shock and acoustic waves that may cause concussive type injuries. The thermoplastic may be an open-cell foam material selected from the group consisting of neoprene, polyethylene, silicon, urethane, silicon/urethane blend. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373257 | LAYERED PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES - Protective structures that may be used in various protective gear items, such as helmets and the like. In some embodiments, the protective structure may comprise a layered structure having three distinct layers. The various layers may be selected, arranged, and configured to provide for improved protection at multiple velocities, such as high velocity impacts and low velocity impacts. Some embodiments may also, or alternatively, be configured to provide improved protection and/or durability for multiple impacts at the same portion of the helmet over time. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373258 | Modular Hat with Removable Face Coverage - A modular hat system is disclosed, comprising at least a head covering unit, an ear covering unit that can be removably attached to the head covering unit, and a face covering unit that can be removably attached to either the head covering unit, the ear covering unit, or both. Other modules, such as a scarf, ski goggles, earphones, safety lights, and so on, may also be removably attached. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373259 | PROTECTIVE PAD ASSEMBLY - Protective pad assemblies, which are worn on knees, elbows, shins, hips, and shoulders, and combinations thereof, are disclosed. Garments that accommodate the protective pad assemblies are also disclosed. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373260 | PROTECTIVE ELEMENT FOR USE IN SPORT - A user wearable article of protective equipment for protecting a portion of a body of the user. The article of protective equipment generally conforms to the portion of the body of the user to be protected when worn by the user. The article of protective equipment comprises: (i) an energy absorbent core, the core having a body-facing side and an opposing non-body-facing side, the core comprising a polymeric foam; and (ii) an outer shell generally covering the nonbody-facing side of the core, the outer shell being deformable during the use of the article of protective equipment by the user. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373261 | Decorative Toilet Bolt Cover - A decorative toilet bolt cover is provided that allows users to customize an area of their bathroom that is ordinarily merely utilitarian and dull. Toilet bolts are used to secure toilets to the bathroom floor and are omnipresent, yet there are no options available to decorate these toilet bolts. Covers are necessary for these toilet bolts because exposed bolts are ugly and can be dangerous since they are hard, potentially rusty protuberances. Traditional toilet bolt covers do not offer the range of design options that many users would like, therefore there is a need for decorative toilet bolt covers that are easy to secure to exposed toilet bolts. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373262 | Tracking Drain Closure Device that Rotates between Open and Closed. - A drain closure device for a vessel such as a bathtub or sink is provided. The drain closure device comprises a stopper fitted with a sealing gasket and equipped with track followers on a vertical post capped with a horizontal stopper, plus a flanged pipe emanating from said stopper that fits to the drainage hole in a vessel. The device is operable to be concentrically disposed with a hole in the bottom of the vessel. Rotation of the stopper causes travel of the followers on the stem to rise against the track cut into the interior of the flanged pipe. Resistance to closure when opened is provided by a terminal rest stop for each track follower on the upper part of the track. No springs, pins, or resistance seals are used. Reverse rotation of the stopper causes reverse travel of the followers back down the track to a low resting place located to effect closure of the horizontal stopper atop the flange of the pipe resting on the perimeter of the vessel hole. Once in place, the drain closure occupies the drain hole in the bottom of the vessel. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373263 | SMART TOILET SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A plumbing fixture includes a basin, a plumbing system configured to supply water to the basin, a processing circuit, and a housing containing the plumbing system and the processing circuit. The housing includes ports on the second face allowing access to a digital audio input, the plumbing fixture configured to output audio via a speaker based on the digital audio input. The plumbing fixture further includes a remote control configured to control the plumbing fixture and further configured to customize selectable audio sources for playback via the speaker. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373264 | FLUSHING DEVICE WITH ODOUR EXTRACTION - A flushing device ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373265 | AUTOMATIC HEAD CARE SYSTEM AND AUTOMATIC HEAD CARE METHOD - A person's head is safely and reliably arranged in a proper position inside a bowl of an automatic head care system. In the case where a person's head is supported by a head support and accommodated inside a bowl and then where a pair of arms swing in a forward and rearward direction of the head and rotate in a direction of approaching to or separating away from the head to care the head with a plurality of contacts provided at the arms, an angular position of the swinging of at least one of the arms is controlled so that the arms are arranged in a substantially horizontal direction and then, when a pushing force of the contacts detected by a pressure sensor in the arms arranged in the substantially horizontal direction has reached a first pressure, it is confirmed that the head has been inserted into the bowl. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373266 | AUTOMATIC HEAD CARE METHOD AND AUTOMATIC HEAD CARE SYSTEM - An automatic head care system capable of reliably caring, such as kneading and washing, or massaging, an entire occipital region with the occipital region securely supported is realized. By a method using an automatic head care system including an occipital region care unit having an occipital region contact unit and a pair of care arms having head contact units, when the care arms care a head except for an occipital region, the occipital region contact unit of the occipital region care unit supports the occipital region, and when the occipital region care unit cares the occipital region, the head contact units of the care arms support the head. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373267 | SHOWER CURTAIN AND ATTACHED SHOWER CURTAIN LINER AND CLIPS - A shower curtain and series of clips or hooks integral therewith. The clips are single pre-fabricated members including a lower/shower curtain portion and upper/hanger portion. The shower curtain portion retains a shower curtain while the hanger portion attaches to a shower curtain rod. The shower curtain portion may be square-shaped, rectangular or the like and may be received by, and substantially encapsulated by, an internal space defined by layers of shower curtain material at an upper edge thereof. The shower curtain portion is configured to fit onto a shower curtain rod. Advantageously, when attached to the shower curtain rod using the series of clips described herein, the shower curtain is substantially flat or flush relative to the shower curtain rod and/or the clips are concealed in part or completely from a position outside of the shower/bathtub. A shower curtain liner may be attached to the shower curtain. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373268 | Outside Shower Assembly - Outside shower assemblies provided herein offer a sleek yet durable outside showers, that are easy, even for a novice and/or non-plumber, to attach in the spring and remove in fall and which hangs flush and securely to the wall. The assemblies comprise: a shower head; a shower valve; an assembly body having openings for the shower head and the shower valve; one or more pipes in fluid communication with the shower valve, each pipe having a fastener for connection to an external water source; and a mounting cleat on the assembly body, the mounting cleat having a contact surface. Methods of making an using the same are also provided. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373269 | SPLASH GUARD FOR SINK - A splash guard includes a central base having a first linear margin and a second linear margin parallel to the first linear margin, a first wall connected to the central base along the first linear margin, the first wall having an upper portion extending upward from the central base to define a splash shield and having a lower portion extending downward from the central base to engage a host structure, and a second wall connected to the central base along the second linear margin, the second wall extending downward from the central base such that a channel for engaging a host structure is defined by the central base, the lower portion of the first wall, and the second wall. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373270 | OPENING FOR A MEATL FAUCET - An improved opening for a metal faucet has an outlet neck having an opening with an outer threaded section at an outer edge and a curved stopping ring at the opening, the stopping ring having a rounded surface at an inner edge. The improved opening for a metal faucet which does not have any sharp edge and provide smooth water flows. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373271 | BOTTOM PLATE STRUCTURE FOR INSTALLING FAUCET - A bottom plate structure used for installing a faucet, includes: a bottom plate, with its center provided with an installation hole; an indent slot, formed around perimeter of surface of said bottom plate; and a filling strip, which is of a long strip shape, placed into said indent slot, to form integrally together through over-molding. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373272 | Sofa Bed With Facilitated Opening, Particularly With Automatic Actuation - A sofa bed ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373273 | SHEET RECEIVER FOR PATIENT REPOSITIONING SYSTEM - A sheet receiver for a patient repositioning system includes a housing adapted to be supported at a first end of a bed deck and a pulling device located primarily within an internal compartment of the housing. The housing has an access door adapted to open and to close so as to provide access to the internal compartment via an opening, and the housing also has an elongated slot extending along a first end thereof, and spaced from the opening. A connector has an innermost end secured to the pulling device within the internal compartment and an outermost end removably attachable to a sheet located on a mattress supported on the bed deck. The connector spans substantially the length of the slot and may include at least one window near the innermost end, to facilitate cleaning of the internal compartment. The housing includes impeding structure which prevents the inadvertent insertion of the connector and/or the sheet into the internal compartment via the opening. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373274 | CUSHION AND METHOD OF USE - A cushion for inserting in the legwell between individual seats in rows of seats, for example in a vehicle, is disclosed. The top of the cushion can act as a surface for a user to lie down. The cushion can be inflatable and can be deflated for easy transport. The cushion can have multiple reservoirs so the internal pressure can be separately adjusted for the base and for the mattress of the cushion, similar to a box spring and a mattress in a common bed. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373275 | INFANT ARM SECURING DEVICE - A method and device for securing arms an infant. The device includes a pouch having an open end and a closed end, the pouch configured to receive the infant through the open end, an elongate piece of material with vertical and horizontal axes, a right wing having a right fastener at a distal right end, the right fastener part disposed along the horizontal axis and on the back side of the material; a left wing having a left fastener part at a distal left end, the left fastener part disposed along the horizontal axis and on the front side of the material, the sleeve attaching component including a pair of sleeves symmetrically disposed about the vertical axis, the pair of sleeves including a right sleeve and a left sleeve, the sleeves disposed and configured to respectively retain right and left arms of the infant. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373276 | HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE ENCASEMENT - The present invention is directed to a bedding article which provides a variable mattress encasement. In one particular embodiment of the present invention, the described mattress encasement provides an expansion portion that allows the mattress to expand from an initial height to an expanded height so as to incorporate a larger mattress volume. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373277 | FILLED BEDDING ARTICLES CONSISTING OF MORE THAN ONE FILLER - The present invention is directed to a bedding article which provides a structured construction for filling with filler material. Specifically, the present invention is directed to a bedding article that incorporates a number of pattern arrangements. The pattern arrangements allow for the sequestration of high performance filler material to areas of maximum effectiveness. Likewise, the pattern arrangement allows for standard performance material to be used in areas where user interaction is likely to be minimal, in order to minimize the amount of material needed in manufacture. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373278 | Head positioning aids for premature infants - A head positioning aid includes at least one head positioning assistor and at least one securing member. Some head positioning aids include positioning members secured to a headwear member. The positioning members maintain an infant's head in midline. An optional cheek flap protects the skin on the face. An optional support member supports the neck and an open airway. Size adjustment members may also be used to secure and orient tubing for a nasal cannula. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373279 | PATIENT SUPPORT COVER - A cover for a mattress for supporting a patient is adapted to provide a generally smooth top surface over the mattress while still accommodating the movement of portions of the mattress or changes in thickness of the mattress, for example, when turning the patient. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373280 | Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs Having Y-Shaped Seams and Inserts - A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The product may have individual inserts between adjacent strings of springs. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a pair of Y-shaped or U-shaped seams which may be joined together or spaced apart. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373281 | Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs Having Y-Shaped Seams and Inserts - A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The product may have individual inserts between adjacent strings of springs. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a pair of Y-shaped or U-shaped seams which may be joined together or spaced apart. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373282 | Pocketed Spring Assembly Comprising Strings of Springs Having Y-Shaped Seams Separating Adjacent Pockets - A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The strings of springs may extend from head-to-foot or side-to-side of the product. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a pair of Y-shaped or U-shaped seams which may be joined together or spaced apart. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373283 | MATTRESS STRUCTURE AND HINGE MECHANISM - A hinge mechanism and mattress for use with a child containment device. A first mattress panel is pivotally coupled to a second mattress panel by a hinge mechanism, and is thereby convertible between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The hinge mechanism defines a limit point beyond which pivotal motion is prevented in at least one direction. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373284 | WASHING MACHINE APPLIANCE DISPENSING CUP WITH PUMP - A fluid additive dispenser for a washing machine appliance is provided that includes a pump in the form of an aspirator to help remove one or more fluid additives from the dispenser for delivery into the wash chamber. A rinse for the fluid additive dispenser is also provided to help clean the dispenser as well as remove or prevent residue build-up from the fluid additives. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373285 | LIGHTENING PROCESS USING A COMPOSITION RICH IN FATTY SUBSTANCES AND METAL CATALYSTS, AND DEVICE SUITABLE THEREFOR - The present invention relates to a process for lightening keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising the use of one or more metal catalysts chosen from transition metal salts and rare-earth metal salts, and mixtures thereof and a cosmetic composition (I) comprising at least 10% by weight of one or more fatty substances, one or more basifying agents and one or more oxidizing agents. The invention also relates to a multi-compartment device comprising the compositions used. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373286 | OXIDATIVE DYEING COMPOSITION - Present invention relates to an aqueous oxidizing composition with improved stability. The object of the present invention is an aqueous composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent, salicylic acid and/or its salts and either acetaminophen or oxyquinoline and/or its salts and having a pH between 1 and 5. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373287 | DYE MATERIAL - The invention herein provides for an improved dye material composed of a dry particulate mixture of azo and phthalocyanine dyes for concrete surface applications. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373288 | ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR HAVING AN UPPER WITH A MATRIX LAYER - Articles of footwear, including athletic footwear, include one or more of: (a) a sole structure; (b) an upper having lateral and medial side elements engaged with the sole structure, the upper made from a polymer matrix structure that extends through at least a heel region; (c) a size adjustment mechanism located at the heel region; (d) a heel tongue element located adjacent the size adjustment mechanism; (e) a shoe securing mechanism; (f) an instep tongue member; and/or (g) a bootie member located at least partially within the foot-receiving chamber. Methods of manufacturing such articles of footwear also are disclosed. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373289 | SUBSTRATE HOLDING APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE CLEANING APPARATUS - A substrate holding apparatus capable of reducing an amount of deflection of a substrate, such as a wafer, is disclosed. The substrate holding apparatus includes: a plurality of chucks configured to hold a peripheral edge of a substrate; at least one support member disposed below the substrate; and an actuating device configured to bring the chucks into contact with the peripheral edge of the substrate while elevating the support member to bring the support member into contact with a lower surface of the substrate, and configured to move the chucks in a direction away from the peripheral edge of the substrate while lowering the support member to separate the support member away from the lower surface of the substrate. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373290 | MOUTHPIECE FOR CLEANING TEETH COMPRISED OF ALTERNATING LAYERS OF BASE AND BRISTLE COMPONENTS - The mouthpiece includes a plurality of individual thin layers of material forming a base or shell portion of the mouthpiece alternating with a plurality of individual bristle layers which are configured to the shape of bristles at the interior surfaces thereof. The base layers are comprised of a material which is sufficiently stiff to permit driving of the mouthpiece, while the bristle layers comprise material which is sufficiently flexible to produce an effective scrubbing action in operation without damage to the mouth tissues. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373291 | BRUSHHEAD FOR A POWER TOOTHBRUSH WITH MOVING PADDLE MEMBERS - A power toothbrush brushhead includes a neck portion which is attachable to a drive member of the power toothbrush which operates in a sweeping, i.e. partially rotating, manner. The brushhead includes a neck portion and a bristle base member at a distal end of the neck portion. The bristle base member includes a central portion and two paddle members on opposing sides of the central portion. The central portion and paddle members are supported at one end thereof in cantilever fashion from the distal end of the neck portion, with the other ends thereof being free to move. The action of the drive member moves the central portion in a sweeping, back-and-forth, motion, which results in an in-and-out movement of the two paddle members. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373292 | Amphiphile Surface Treatment for a Cleaning Pad for Improved Dust Adhesion - A cleaning pad ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373293 | TOOTHBRUSH - A toothbrush has a handle assembly, a brush-head assembly and a transmitting assembly. The brush-head assembly is slidably mounted in the handle assembly and has a sliding shaft and a swing head. The sliding shaft has two supporting portions mounted on the sliding shaft opposite to the handle assembly. The swing head is mounted on the supporting portions and has a toothed part. The transmitting assembly has a transmitting shaft. The transmitting shaft is rotatably inserted in the sliding shaft and has a longitudinal restriction relative to the sliding shaft. The transmitting shaft has a toothed portion engaging the toothed part. When the transmitting shaft is rotated, the swing head is driven to swing by the toothed part and the toothed portion to provide an improved cleaning effect. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373294 | HAIR BRUSH WITH MOVABLY MOUNTED BRISTLES - Hair brush with an array of bristles which are fastened on a flexible pad of bristles which yields during combing so that the position and/or location of the bristles is changed as a result, the bristles being composed of plastic, wherein the pad of bristle and the bristles are composed of a single piece and wherein the pad of bristles has the configuration of a flexible membrane. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373295 | DUSTER WITH INTERIOR SLEEVE - A duster including a sleeve and one or more fibrous bundles attached to the sleeve. The sleeve is constructed to include one or more channels within the interior of the sleeve for receiving prongs of a duster handle. The fibrous bundles are attached to the surface of the sleeve or through the sleeve. The channels within the sleeve may include one or more narrowing areas to facilitate retention of the prongs within the sleeve. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373296 | FLAT WIPING CLOTH HAVING AN ANTIMICROBIAL OR ANTIBACTERIAL FINISH - The invention relates to a flat wiping cloth ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373297 | HEATING DEVICE INTENDED FOR A WINDSCREEN WIPER AND WINDSCREEN WIPER HAVING SUCH A HEATING DEVICE - Heating device ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373298 | AIRFOIL FOR HYBRID WIPER ASSEMBLY - An airfoil for a hybrid wiper assembly includes an airfoil for a hybrid wiper assembly including a body extending longitudinally and having a spoiler that tapers outwardly from the body toward a terminal point to define a varying profile along a longitudinal curved surface thereof. The airfoil also includes a plurality of inwardly extending claws extending longitudinally and forming grooves between the body and the claws near each longitudinal end thereof and adapted to receive support structure of the hybrid wiper assembly. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373299 | WINDSCREEN WIPER - The invention relates to a support fitting ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373300 | WINDSCREEN WIPER - The invention relates to a support mount ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373301 | WIPER BLADE - A wiper strip is supported by at least one pair of auxiliary levers coupled to a pair of main levers having a pair of through-holes; a central cover coupled to the main lever is connected to a wiper arm and includes a pair of inner ribs extending in a longitudinal direction and having one upwardly extending end closer to the center of the wiper blade; a spacer clip is inserted between the main lever and the central cover and includes a pair of inner protrusions. As a lower portion of the spacer clip is located on the inner rib, the spacer clip is coupled to the central cover. As the inner protrusions are inserted into the through-hole, the spacer clip is coupled to the main lever. Movement of the spacer clip toward the center of the wiper blade is limited by the extended end of the inner rib. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373302 | Automatic Floor Cleaner - An automatic floor cleaner includes a cover, a base plate, a motive assembly, a driving wheel assembly, and a flat bottom plate. In use, the flat bottom plate can be attached with a dust removal sheet to mop a floor surface. When the floor cleaner hits an object, the driving wheel assembly can rotate about a vertical output axle of the motive assembly to cause the moving direction of the floor cleaner to be changed to a randomly new direction, so that the floor cleaner can escape the object to continue advancing and cleaning the floor surface. Furthermore, the floor cleaner can be mounted with a vacuum cleaning unit, so that the cleaning effect can be improved. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373303 | Padeye or Tie-Down Cleaning System - A padeye cleaning system includes a housing having an outlet designed to be positioned in communication with the opening in a padeye cover with a media inlet for introducing a pressurized media flow into the housing and through both the housing and the opening in the padeye cover for releasing a pressurized media flow into the padeye receptacle. A media exhaust port is provided for removing the released media flow from the receptacle. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373304 | Base Assembly for Floor Cleaner - The present invention relates to a base assembly for a floor cleaner configured to clean a floor through linear reciprocation movement of two rag attachment pads through which the two rag attachment pads come close to and go away from each other. More particularly, the present invention relates to a base assembly for a floor cleaner capable of simultaneously conducting cleaning and sterilization of a floor by injecting steam onto the rag attachment pads while the rag attachment pads are being reciprocally moved. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373305 | VACUUM CLEANER - A vacuum cleaner, in which a handle installed at a main body is rotated and is folded, and the direction and the length of the handle are adjusted according to a user's physical condition or a cleaning environment so that the vacuum cleaner can be conveniently used, the vacuum cleaner including: a main body; a first support part and a second support part that are installed at an outer side of the main body and are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance; and a handle combined between the first support part and the second support part, wherein one end of the handle is pivotably installed at the first support part, and the other end of the handle is detachably installed at the second support part. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373306 | SLIDE OUT DRUM WITH FILTER FOR A WET/DRY VACUUM APPLIANCE - A wet and dry vacuum cleaner system is disclosed, wherein the system includes a debris container having an inlet and outlet, a filter support having a filter and being adapted to situate at least a portion of the filter within the container and intermediate between the inlet and outlet, a vacuum unit adapted to be coupled to the container, and a housing. A wet/dry vacuum appliance system is also disclosed, which includes means for housing a vacuum unit, means for slidably receiving a debris container, and means for releasably holding the container in sealed engagement with the vacuum unit. In addition, methods of removing debris from such a vacuum cleaner and vacuum appliance systems are described. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373307 | CYCLONE VACUUM CLEANER AND CYCLONE SEPARATION DEVICE - The present invention relates to a cyclone separation device for separating particles from air and a cyclone vacuum cleaner ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373308 | CLEANING DEVICE WITH AERODYNAMIC OSCILLATOR - A cleaning device ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373309 | BLIND HINGE USED FOR FURNITURE - A blind hinge used for furniture, comprising a movable cup seat provided on the furniture door body, a regulating base provided on the main body of furniture, a rotary arm connected between the movable cup seat and the regulating base as well as an torsion spring designed to generate start-stop acting force on the movable cup seat at least, characterized in that wherein two torsion springs are respectively mounted on the notches on both sides at the bottom of the movable cup seat; The torsion spring at least comprises a first supporting leg with one end extending into the cup body of the movable cup seat and being connected with it as well as a second supporting leg with another end being extended into the cup body of movable cup seat and being connected with the rotary arm | 2014-12-25 |
20140373310 | CLIP - A clip includes a pair of end portions each having an arcuate portion. A pair of opposed gripping portions are each connected at each end to the pair of end portions. The arcuate portions provide a resilient force on the gripping portions toward one another. The end portions and gripping portions are integrally molded as a single piece of plastic. Optionally, the clip can be used with a base. The base includes a body portion and a pair of opposed raised portions. The gripping portions of the clip snap fit into the base, between the raised portions. This secures the clip to the base and retains the gripping portions in a closed position. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373311 | HOLD DOWN DEVICE FOR WINDOW COVERING LOOPED OPERATOR - A hold down device is provided for continuous loop cords or bead chains in a window covering installation. The hold down device engages the cord or chain while the cord or chain is loosely suspended, and prevents operation by encountering the head rail if the cord or chain is operated. Mounting the hold down device in a window covering installation disengages the hold down device from its secured position relative to the cord or chain. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373312 | Highly flexible cable clamp - A highly flexible cable tie includes comprising a head portion and a tail portion, the tail portion having one end joined to the head portion, the head portion being provided with an opening for the passage of the tail portion and with an elastic locking tooth, the tail portion being linear in shape, with a generically rectangular cross section, and having on a wider side saw-tooth projections configured to engage the flexible locking tooth of the head portion and to prevent the tail portion from sliding out of the opening of the head portion, the clamp having at least one projection on the wall to which the flexible locking tooth is joined, the projection being configured to limit the bending of the flexible locking tooth toward the wall to which the elastic tooth is joined. The tail portion has no ribs, projections, or raised lateral edges beside the saw-tooth projections. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373313 | DEVICE FOR ANCHORING A BELT LOCK - A device for anchoring a belt buckle ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373314 | MAT FASTENER - In a mat fastener for preventing a mat disposed on a carpet provided on a vehicle body panel from moving, a first fixing member is fixed to the carpet. A second fixing member is fixed to the mat. An operational mounting member is arranged to mount the second fixing member to the first fixing member. The first fixing member includes a supporting portion arranged to support the operational mounting member, and an engaging portion arranged to hold the second fixing member. The second fixing member includes a locked portion arranged to be locked on the operational mounting member, and an engaged portion arranged to be engaged with the engaging portion in a state where the second fixing member is mounted to the first fixing member by the operational mounting member. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373315 | LOCALLY REINFORCED AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL COMPONENT - An aircraft structural component comprising a panel element made of a fiber reinforced composite material and provided with an opening extending fully through the panel element. A reinforcing element made of a fiber reinforced composite material has an opening extending through the reinforcing element from a first surface to a second surface of the reinforcing element. The opening extending through the reinforcing element is aligned with the opening extending through the panel element. A bushing extends through the opening provided in the panel element and the opening provided in the reinforcing element and is adapted to receive an attachment device for attaching a load to the aircraft structural component. A connecting element connects the reinforcing element to the panel element in a region of the panel element adjacent to the opening extending through the panel element by means of a hook and loop connection. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373316 | Omnidirectional Gripping Surface for Sheet Materials - A clamping device for attaching or holding a sheet material has an upper clamping surface on an upper jaw with a series of protuberances formed with at least a curved shape about a center of a sheet material clamp, and a lower clamping surface on a lower jaw member having a series of protuberances which mate with the upper clamping surface protuberances in a nesting manner, such that closing of the sheet material clamp brings the upper clamping surface and the lower clamping surfaces into a nesting juxtapositioned position, thereby capturing a sheet material between the surfaces using compression or crimping. The pattern of protuberances may be concentric circular protuberances, other closed geometric protuberances, or semi-circular with rounded or tapered ends to avoid presentation of a sharp edge to a clamped sheet material. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373317 | Lock Ring - A lock ring that has a first ring half, a second ring half and a latch assembly. The first ring half includes a nest opening on a front portion of the first ring half, a back end portion of the first ring portion hingedly connected to a back end portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly is connected to a front portion of the second ring half. The latch assembly includes a connection arrangement and a spring system. The connection arrangement is designed to be releasably positionable in the nest opening. The spring system is designed to cause the front portions of the first and second ring halves to be drawn toward one another when the connection arrangement is positioned in the nest opening. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373318 | Closing Actuator for Sheet Material Clamp - A closing actuator for a sheet material clamp has a first threaded orifice in a lower clamping jaw with a threaded interior wall, a second non-threaded orifice formed in an upper clamping jaw which has a retention groove formed around the non-threaded interior wall; and an actuating screw with a retention shoulder formed between the head and the threaded shank, such that the threaded shank mates with the threaded first orifice in the lower clamping jaw and the retention shoulder snaps into the retention groove, thereby capturing the actuating screw in the upper clamping jaw when threaded into the lower clamping jaw. The second orifice may be a slotted or oval shape to allow the actuating screw to pass through the upper jaw at an angle other than perpendicularly to the upper jaw as the jaws assume various angles of relationship to each other during clamp closing and opening. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373319 | SAFETY HOOK - A safety hook includes a hook body and a trigger unit. The hook body has an opening. The trigger unit includes a keeper member and a trigger member. The keeper member is connected to the hook body. The trigger member is connected to the keeper member. The keeper member is operable to pivot relative to the hook body. The trigger member engages the hook body, and is unable to pivot relative to the keeper member so as to block the opening of the hook body when the keeper member is at a released position. The trigger member is moved via the keeper member to be disengaged from the hook body, and is able to pivot to unblock the opening of the hook body when the keeper member is at a pressed position. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373320 | SAFETY CARABINER COMPRISING A DOUBLE GATE - A carabiner ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373321 | ACCESSORY COUPLING STRUCTURE - A coupling structure includes: a rod-shaped rod attached to a first end of an accessory; and a receiving portion attached to a second end of the accessory and an insertion hole portion, which receives the rod, and an accommodating portion. The receiving portion includes: a cylindrical slider into which at least a tip end portion of the rod is inserted and which is slidable and rotatable in the insertion hole and the accommodating portion; a guide groove configured to restrict the movement of the slider to switch the position of the slider to a first position or a second position; and a locking pin that inhibits the movement of the rod in the receiving portion in a pull-out direction when the slider is located at the first position and that allows the rod to move when the slider is located at the second position. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373322 | TABLE AND A METHOD FOR NEEDLING A TEXTILE STRUCTURE FORMED FROM AN ANNULAR FIBER PREFORM, WITH RADIAL OFFSETTING OF THE NEEDLING HEAD - A circular needling table for needling a textile structure made from an annular fiber preform, includes: a horizontal top on which an annular fiber preform is to be placed; a driver system constructed and arranged to drive the fiber preform in rotation about a vertical axis of rotation; and a needling device for needling the fiber preform, the device including a needling head extending over a predetermined angular sector of the table top and to be driven with vertical reciprocating motion relative to the table top, and a mover system constructed and arranged to move the needling head in a direction that is radial relative to the axis of rotation of the fiber preform. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373323 | ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT MANUFACTURING METHOD - An electronic component manufacturing method includes the steps of preparing at least one electronic component chip having a first surface and a second surface opposite each other; holding the electronic component chip between a first plate and a second plate such that the first surface is in contact with a first elastic layer of the first plate and the second surface is in contact with a second elastic layer of the second plate; and turning the electronic component chip by relatively moving the first and second plates in a planar direction thereof using a planar movement mechanism and moving the first and second plates in accordance with a turning path of the electronic component chip using the planar movement mechanism and a vertical movement mechanism. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373324 | CERAMIC ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A ceramic electronic component includes a rectangular or substantially rectangular parallelepiped-shaped stack in which a ceramic layer and an internal electrode are alternately stacked and an external electrode provided on a portion of a surface of the stack and electrically connected to the internal electrode. The external electrode includes an inner external electrode covering a portion of the surface of the stack and including a mixture of a resin component and a metal component and an outer external electrode covering the inner external electrode and including a metal component. The inner external electrode includes a plurality of holes. An average opening diameter of the plurality of holes is not greater than about 2.5 μm. Some or all of the plurality of holes are embedded with the metal component of the outer external electrode. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373325 | ARRANGEMENT FOR FORMING A SEAL - The invention relates to an assembly for forming a seal between components ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373326 | TOOL FOR INSERTING OR REMOVING A TANG-FREE WIRE THREAD INSERT, PRODUCTION METHOD THEREFOR AND METHOD FOR MANUALLY REPLACING AN ENTRAINING BLADE OF THIS TOOL - A tool for inserting or removing a tang-free wire thread insert is described, the entraining blade of which is manually fastenable and replaceable within the axial recess of the spindle body by means of a latching connection. In addition to the secure removal of wire thread inserts, this tool construction also ensures a quick replacement of worn entraining blades of the tool. Furthermore, a production method for such a tool is described. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373327 | PRESS-FIT ASSEMBLY APPARATUS - A press-fit assembly apparatus for pressing to join two frames includes a base, a moving mechanism, and a rolling-and-pressing device. The base is used for supporting the two frame stacked thereon. The moving mechanism includes a movable mount. The rolling-and-pressing device includes a fixed mount and a roller. The fixed mount is fixed on the movable mount. The roller is connected to the fixed mount. During a movement of the movable mount in a direction relative to the base, the roller can keep moving apart from the base substantially by a distance. Thereby the roller can touch one of the frames corresponding to two engagement portions of the two frames and roll and press the one frame for achieve the purpose of joining the two frames. Therefore, the invention improves the yield of the joining process for the two frames by the above rolling and pressing. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373328 | METHOD OF PRODUCING IRRADIATION MODULES - Device for mounting flexible, profiled hollow cylinders onto cylindrical elements. Profiled hollow cylinders which are mounted onto a cylindrical element form excellent modules for irradiating fluid media with electromagnetic radiation. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373329 | QUICK-DETACH ACCESSORY BASE MOUNT FOR AN ACCESSORY RAIL - In some aspects a quick-detach (QD) accessory base mount includes a body. The body includes an accessory engagement interface configured to engage an accessory and a rail engagement interface defining a channel adapted to receive an accessory rail. A rail clamp is carried by the body and is moveable to selectively clamp the body to the accessory rail. A mounting arm extends outwardly from the body and is carried to rotate relative to the body between a first position and a second position. A cam is configured to support the rail clamp to grip the accessory rail and to clamp the body to the accessory rail when the mounting arm is in the first position and to release the rail clamp from gripping the accessory rail when the mounting arm is in the second position. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373330 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING A RE-CLOSABLE-CONTAINER - A method for producing a re-closable container. The method includes sealing a lidding film ( | 2014-12-25 |
20140373331 | METHOD OF PROTECTING A LENS OF A LIGHT - A method of protecting a lens of a light having a rear facing surface and a front face with a light display area, the front face having a shape defined by edges between the rear facing surface and the front face, the edges including at least a first edge, a second edge, and a pair of parallel edges between the first edge and the second edge, the method comprising: positioning a transparent portion of a cover over the light display area; and latching hooks, extended from the cover, around the first edge, the second edge, and the pair of parallel edges, to the rear facing surface to secure the cover to the front face. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373332 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR STAGE TUBE - A manufacturing method for a stage tube that has a first tubular segment and a second tubular segment bordering mutually having different diameters includes: taking a metal plate that has a first segment and a second segment bordering mutually and having a first width and a second width, respectively, the first width being defined between two first paired edges, and the two second width being defined between two second paired edges; forming the first and second segments so as to define a first edge interval; rolling up the first and second segments so that the two first paired edges are jointed together and form the first tubular segment, while the second segment is formed to define a second edge interval; and rolling up the second segment so that the two second paired edges are jointed and form the second tubular segment. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373333 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR VEHICLE SEAT - A vehicle seat includes a base, a buckle mounted on the base, a mounting member used to mount the buckle on the base, and an intermediate member provided between the base and the buckle. The manufacturing method includes providing an assembled body formed by integrating the buckle, the mounting member, and the intermediate member, and mounting the buckle on the base by combining the assembled body with the base. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373334 | BOND BETWEEN COMPONENTS OF A MEDICAL DEVICE - An elongated member and a method of manufacturing an elongated member may include first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels. The first, second, and third elongated rod mandrels may be fixed together at predetermined proximal and distal locations and at a ball tip. The first, second, and third rod mandrels may be disposed within a tubular coupling element and fixed to the tubular coupling element at the ball tip. The tubular coupling element may be placed into abutment with and fixed to the distal end of an elongated shaft. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373335 | Apparatus And Method For Inserting Angle Plates And Closing Duct Seams - An apparatus and method are described for automatically inserting angle plates into duct work and for seaming the duct work. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373336 | Method For Forming A Seal Between A Fastener And Associated Sheathing Board - Disclosed is a fastening system that is adapted for securing a sheathing board to an associated framing member. The system includes a feedband for retaining a series of fasteners and a powered drill for sequentially driving the fasteners. The feedband is made from a membrane of a polymeric compound. As the fastener is driven into the sheathing board, a portion of the membrane tears away from the surrounding feedband and becomes seated beneath the fastener. This acts to seal the penetration point and prevent water intrusion and otherwise prevents deterioration of the sheathing board. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373337 | ASSEMBLING APPARATUS AND ASSEMBLING METHOD - An assembling apparatus configured to mount a first part on a second part having an engaged part extending in a first direction includes a holding part configured to hold the first part, an engaging part extending in the first direction and being configured to engage with the engaged part, a support part configured to support the holding part and the engaging part, a first mechanism configured to displace the support part in the first direction, and a second mechanism configured to allow a displacement of the support part in a plane intersecting with the first direction. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373338 | DUAL SCREEN FOLDING DISPLAY HINGE - Dual screen display devices are disclosed. The device is able to be a mechanical hinge capable of joining multiple screens to form a single display or a substantially continuous display. The device is also capable of splitting a jointed display into separated screens. In some embodiments, the device comprises detaining mechanisms allowing the device to instantly interchange among several pre-defined angles or positions. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373339 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING SOLAR BATTERY MODULE, METHOD FOR MEASURING OUTPUT OF SOLAR CELL, AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING OUTPUT OF SOLAR CELL - A method for producing a solar battery module, which contains: arranging tab wire on an electrode of a solar cell via an adhesive; connecting the tab wire with a measuring device for measuring electrical characteristics of the solar cell, to measure electrical characteristics of the solar cell; judging a grade of the solar cell based on a result of the measurement; and modularizing the solar cells of the same grade. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373340 | NON-GRAIN-ORIENTED HIGHER-STRENGTH ELECTRICAL STRIP WITH HIGH POLARISATION AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - A higher-strength, non-grain-oriented electrical strip with high polarization, the electrical strip consisting of a steel alloy, wherein the limits of the following elements are maintained: Mn between 0.35 mass % and 0.65 mass %, Si between 2.0 mass % and 3.0 mass %, Al between 0.8 mass % and 1.4 mass %, and P between 0.14 mass % and 0.24 mass %; and a method for the production thereof. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373341 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LAMINATED COIL COMPONENTS - A method for manufacturing a laminated coil component having: a step of placing a first green sheet having pairs of bordering first and second areas; a step of placing a second green sheet having pairs of bordering third and fourth areas; and a step of staggering another second green sheet on the second green sheet. The first, second, third and fourth areas have identical rectangular shapes and have a first, second, third and fourth conductor, respectively. The third and fourth linear conductors form a loop. An end of the first linear conductor is connected to a first side of the first area. A part of the first linear conductor closest to a second side adjacent to the first side has a line width smaller than a part of the third linear conductor or a part of the fourth linear conductor overlapping with the part of the first linear conductor. | 2014-12-25 |
20140373342 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING BATTERY - According to one embodiment, a method for producing a battery, includes an injecting, a first sealing, a subjecting to processing including a charge, a releasing gas and a second sealing. In the injecting, an electrolytic solution is injected into a package member including an electrode through an injection port opened in the package member. In the first sealing, the injection port is sealed. In the releasing gas, a vent hole in the package member is opened to release gas contained in the package member from the vent hole. In the second sealing, the vent hole is sealed. | 2014-12-25 |