52nd week of 2013 patent applcation highlights part 1 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20130340140 | DIVING DRY SUIT - Diving dry suit including a watertight first part forming, in one piece from top to bottom, a chest portion, trousers, and socks, and a separate second part forming a watertight jacket comprising an interior layer being in watertight material and comprising a chest portion and long sleeves, the interior layer being also provided with cuffs at the neck and at the end of the sleeves, an exterior layer of the jacket also comprising a chest portion and long sleeves, the interior layer and the exterior layer being separate entities separably fastened together at the level of at least one valve, the suit being free of any zip opening/closing system, and in that the central portion of the first part and the lower portion of the interior layer of the jacket each comprise an elastic material skirt to produce a watertight connection between the jacket and the first part. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340141 | GRINDING MODE SELECTOR SWITCH FOR WELDING MASKS - A grinding mode selector switch for welding masks which controls an anti-glare device blocking hazardous light during a welding operation or an operation using a cutting torch and protecting eyes of a worker during a grinding operation without taking off a welding mask during the welding operation and the grinding operation is disclosed. The grinding mode selector switch for welding masks is installed on the outer surface of the welding mask and is not touched by an external object, and the protruding height of a button protective cap is equal to or greater than the height of a button so as to prevent the button from being touched by an external object when the worker performs an operation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340142 | Headwear with storable accessory - Headwear in which a storage area or pocket is formed in one side of the hat portion where an accessory is stored in the pocket when not in use. The free end of the accessory can be removed from the pocket by the wearer and pulled across the wearer's face after which the free end of the accessory is detachably secured to an opposite side of the hat portion so that the accessory remains positioned over the wearer's face. After use, the free end of the accessory is detached from the hat portion and returned for storage in the pocket. The invention is described in an embodiment for use in a ski hat in which the accessory is a goggle. Also described is the provision of a non-permeable layer in the hat portion that prevents moisture from reaching the goggle to prevent it from fogging up during its use. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340143 | ELASTIC WATER-ABSORBING HEAD WRAP - The present invention provides a water-absorbing envelope capable of suppressing wet hair with ease and effectively absorbing water therefrom, which comprises a continuous spiral tube consisting of an elastic part and a water-absorbing fabrics, an opening end of said elastic water-absorbing head wrap configured to be extended along a hair length; characterized in that said elastic water-absorbing head wrap being able to extend in length and to absorb water as characteristics thereof such that an inner diameter of said elastic water-absorbing wrap enwraps hair longitudinally to effectively absorb water from wet hair. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340144 | ACTIVE HEAD COVERING WITH MOVEABLE ELEMENT - A system and method for increasing customer interest in head coverings. A set of actuating components are coupled to moveable elements of an active head covering, the moveable elements respond to operation of an actuating mechanism in a side extension. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340145 | Excess Belt Loops - A system of holding belt curvature that extends away from an individual's body having a set of loops of material. The loops are formed from longitudinal strips of material that are sewn end to end. Once sewn they are slid into place along the length of a belt. To provide flexibility another embodiment has an elastic material strip sewn between either end of the first strip of material. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340146 | IMPACT CORE FOR INSERTION INSIDE AN OUTER SHELL OF A HELMET - The invention relates to an impact core for insertion inside an outer shell of a helmet. The impact core comprises a shock-proof material and is substantially dome-shaped having cut outs to increase the flexibility of the impact core. The cut out makes the impact core deformable and as a result the impact core can be adjusted according to different head shapes and sizes. The impact core comprises a substantially star-shaped cut out at a top and a plurality of elongated edge cut outs near an edge of said impact core. Further, each of a plurality of arms of said star-shaped cut out extends downward between two neighboring edge cut outs at the edge. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340147 | ENHANCED RECOIL ATTENUATING SAFETY HELMET - A reinforced and impact attenuating helmet comprising a shell configured to receive a head of a wearer of the helmet, the shell comprising an outer surface and an inner surface; a series of linked coils; filler material; wherein the series of linked coils are entirely encased within the filler material to form a reinforcement layer, the reinforcement layer having a first surface and an opposing surface, the first surface of the reinforcement layer generally facing toward the inner surface of the shell, the reinforcement layer being located proximate the inner surface of the shell, forming a basic helmet assembly. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340148 | HELMET - The objects of the present invention are to improve the effectiveness in strength of a chin guard and to form the chin guard in a shape conforming to the size of a helmet shell in state of a full-face helmet. In order to achieve such objects, there is provided a chin guard configuring the outmost layer of a helmet, crossing from side to side over the front open part of a helmet shell molded to an open-face shape, and supported about an axis passing through the right to left side of the helmet shell so as to swivel up and down, chin guard including a surface layer member formed from a flexible material to be deformable by deflection in a shape conforming to a different size of the helmet shell and a core member formed from a rigid material and mounted inside of the surface layer member, wherein the core member inhibits the surface layer member from deflection to adjust the surface layer member in a shape conforming to the size of the helmet shell. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340149 | DETACHABLE PROTECTIVE HELMET SHIELD AND HELMET - A helmet is disclosed with a detachable shield that completely envelopes or partially envelopes the helmet. This protective shield is replaceable and removable. When a helmet is scratched or worn, the protective shield may be replaced by a user. The protective shield may also be used to change the color or appearance of a helmet, as well as to alter the strength of the helmet. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340150 | SAFETY HELMET - The present invention is for a safety helmet having a hard outer shell having a plurality of protective flexible air bags for protecting a person's head against blows to the helmet outer shell and having a shock absorbing face guard. Each air bag may have a plurality of cushioning air bags enclosure layers mounted to a thin foamed polymer shell lining. Each enclosure layer of each air bag has an interior filled with a resilient multi-cellular sponge like material, such as a shaped foamed polyurethane sponge, and has a plurality of air escapement openings sized to meter the release of air under impact to the helmet hard shell under predetermined pressure with a different air release pressure for each enclosure layer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340151 | BICYCLE HELMET WITH VENT - A bicycle helmet can include at least one ventilation opening and an exhaust port such that airflow enters the helmet through the ventilation opening and exits through the exhaust port, providing ventilation for a user. The orientation and location of the ventilation openings can reduce the aerodynamic drag of the helmet by delaying flow separation from the surface of the helmet and prevent airflow stagnation around the user's shoulders and neck. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340152 | AIR FLOW EYE PROTECTION DEVICE AND SYSTEM - An air flow eye protection device includes eye protection goggles having a frame with a plurality of air jets for expelling air in a first direction, temples for securing the frame to a users head, a connector for receiving air from an external device, and an air channel for transporting the received air to the air jets. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340153 | PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND LENS ASSEMBLIES WITH ADJUSTABLE VENTILATION HAVING REDUCED VISUAL OBSTRUCTION - Lens assemblies and goggles are disclosed. One example goggle includes a lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a lens and a ventilation shutter configured to cover vent openings of the lens in a first position and expose the vent openings of the lens in a second position. The shutter has substantially the same transparency as the lens and is slidably attached to the lens by a button. The button extends from an exterior lens surface through the lens to an interior lens surface and has a button end configured to extend through the shutter. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340154 | TOILET SEAT HINGE ASSEMBLY - A hinge assembly for mounting a toilet seat to a toilet bowl includes a hinge post, a threaded fastener extending through the hinge post and configured to extend into a bore in the toilet bowl, a bushing positioned around a portion of the threaded fastener, and a nut threadably coupled to the threaded fastener. The nut includes an expandable section configured to extend into the bore in the toilet bowl. The nut has a surface that is engaged by a surface of the bushing so that the expandable section of the nut expands as the nut moves relative to the threaded fastener to secure the hinge post to the toilet bowl. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340155 | DEVICE COMPRISING ACTUATING MECHANISMS WITH A PEDAL AND COMPRISING A HYDRAULIC ACTUATOR FOR LIFTING AND LOWERING, RESPECTIVELY, THE COVER AND THE SEAT OF A WC - A device having mechanisms for lifting and lowering the cover and the seat of a toilet (WC), including a structure fixed to the rear part of the mouth of a WC bowl and housing a first axle and a second axle arranged co-linearly and separated at the ends thereof. The first and second axles include, on the adjunct co-linear ends, a first cam and a second cam designed to receive and hold the end of a first cable and a second cable. The ends of the cables respectively connect to a first pedal element and a second pedal element that are independent of each other, but mounted in a single structure. The device can include a mechanism actuated by a hydraulic piston in order to lower the cover and seat automatically when the WC tank is emptied. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340156 | Toilet Assemblies Having a Moveable Trapway and Methods of Installing Same - Toilets, kits and methods for installing toilets using a moveable trapway are described in the disclosure. The moveable trapway comprises a conduit body having an exterior surface and an interior surface defining a passage. The conduit body has an upper inlet portion defining an inlet opening configured to receive fluid from a bowl outlet, such as the end of a partial trapway of the toilet, and an outlet portion defining an outlet opening for fluid to exit to a sewage drain pipe. The passage extends from the inlet opening in the upper inlet portion to the outlet opening in the outlet portion. The trapway also includes a connector configured to attach the inlet portion of the conduit body so as to be in fluid communication to the bowl outlet, for example to a partial trapway of the toilet. The conduit body of the moveable trapway is configured to be rotatably positioned during installation of the toilet such that the outlet portion is capable of being displaced along or away from a longitudinal midline of the toilet. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340157 | SWIMMING POOL COVER WITH SECURED FLOAT - A swimming pond cover has an underside with at least one tab secured to the underside. The tab has a grommet configured to receive it tether attached to a float. The float is positioned in the center of a swimming pool on the surface of the water and is secured in its position by being tethered to the pool cover, which is secured to the wall of the pool. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340158 | WATER INGRESS DETECTION SYSTEM - A detection system for a tub having a water recirculation system includes an electronic sensor and an indicator. The electronic sensor is configured to detect a condition indicative of water being present in a water recirculation system of a tub. The indicator is configured to provide a visual indication according to the detected condition. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340159 | PORTABLE COLLAPSIBLE FREE-STANDING SHOWER - A portable shower includes an enclosure that converts between a two-dimensional collapsed configuration and a three-dimensional upright configuration defining a space therein for a person. The enclosure is self-extending and free-standing in the upright configuration, and desirably has a height of at least 4 feet. The enclosure includes a liner, preferably tubular in shape when extended, and an integrally attached collapsible skeleton such as an elastic coil, preferably helical. The elastic coil has a sufficient relaxed size and spring constant to self-expand the liner when constraints are released. A water reservoir connects to a shower sprayer through a hose, and may be integrated in the wall of the enclosure. For instance, a helical sleeve around the liner may constrain both the elastic coil and the hose. A foot pump may be provided along the hose and within the enclosure for easy propulsion of water from the reservoir to the sprayer. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340160 | EMERGENCY WASH SYSTEM - Apparatus and method for providing tempered water to an emergency wash system. Various embodiments include simple, reliable, low-cost flow regulators to reliably provide adequate emergency wash flows. Yet other embodiments include one or more features that consider the special needs of a person temporarily blinded, and include those persons having disabilities. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340161 | APPARATUS FOR SAVING WATER - Apparatus ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340162 | FAUCET WITH INTEGRATED MIXING VALVE - A faucet is configured to receive a first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit. The faucet includes a mixer valve within a portion thereof that is configured to receive a first fluid from the first fluid conduit and a second fluid from the second fluid conduit and to output the first fluid or the second fluid or a blend the first and second fluids to a faucet outlet. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340163 | DRAIN ASSEMBLY FOR A BATHTUB AND THE LIKE - A drain assembly including a drain pipe with a threaded portion and a nut is provided. The drain pipe includes a first end, an elbow portion, and a second end. The first end includes an annular flange and the threaded portion. To interconnect the drain assembly to a bathtub, the second end of the drain pipe is inserted through a drain port of the tub until the annular flange abuts a bottom wall of the tub. The nut is then threaded onto the threaded portion of the drain pipe to secure the drain pipe to the bathtub. The second end of the drain pipe is then interconnected to drain plumbing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340164 | DUAL LAYER SLEEPING PAD - A dual layer inflatable sleeping pad has an upper inflatable layer coupled to a lower inflatable layer. The dual-layer sleeping pad has an inflation valve for the lower layer and a second inflation valve for the upper layer. These valves are in fluid communication with their respective layer, thereby allowing air to travel in and out of each layer as needed. Each layer is independent from one another and the inflation level of each layer can be independently adjusted. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340165 | IMAGING SYSTEM SUBJECT SUPPORT - A method includes receiving a subject support motion disable signal indicative of at least one of power removal of an imaging system, a collision of a horizontally moving tabletop of the imaging system, a decoupling of a horizontal motion drive system configured to horizontally drive the tabletop, or a collision of a vertically moving subject support of the imaging system, wherein a vertical motion drive system drives the subject support vertical motion, and disabling, in response to receiving the subject support motion disable signal, at least one of tabletop horizontal motion or subject support vertical motion. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340166 | MOBILE OPERATING TABLE AND STORAGE DEVICE - A mobile operating table or surgical cart providing one or more storage areas for medical supplies and waste containers and providing a drainable top surface suitable for performing a surgical or medical procedure. The storage areas are contained within a cavity inside the mobile operating table's base or within storage trays contained within the base. The mobile operating table or surgical cart is able to be easily transported using two or more swivel casters which can be lockable to prevent unwanted movement. The top surface comprises one or more removable panels, which include at least one perforated insert allowing fluid to pass through to a drainage surface below the panels. The collected fluid is then collected into one or more waste fluid containers. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340167 | PATIENT CARE AND TRANSPORT ASSEMBLY - A versatile patient care and transport assembly having a patient support frame constructed of multiple sections, each including pluralities of individual patient sensors, and which can be cooperatively tilted or otherwise inter-articulated to a variety of support positions. Pull-out/expandable side and end railings are provided for patient safety. Power and drive components are incorporated into a base module upon which the patient support module is mounted in multiple elevatable and/or articulating fashion. Also provided is paired side-by-side docking of two identical assemblies such as for facilitate patient transfer and in order to drastically reduce the risks associated with handling of patients by caregivers. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340168 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A patient support system includes a patient support apparatus and a support surface mounted on the patient support apparatus. The patient support apparatus is reconfigurable among a plurality of different configurations for supporting a patient on the support surface in a plurality of positions. The support surface is mounted on the patient support apparatus to move in response to reconfiguration of the patient support apparatus. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340169 | PATIENT SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE - A patient support system includes a scale system, an air system, and a lift system. The patient support system also includes a control system configured to graphically communicate information about the scale system, the air system, and the lift system to a user. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340170 | LIFE SUPPORT LITTER HAVING A PLURALITY OF VIBRATION DAMPERS - Life support litters ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340171 | Limb Support Device - A limb support device for patient care comprising a non-deformable, non-porous hollow polyhedron comprising a top surface, a bottom, and first, second, third and fourth sides; wherein the top surface and a first side are connected along an edge of each and form an obtuse angle; wherein the second side is connected to the top surface opposite the first side and forms an obtuse angle with the top; wherein the third and fourth sides are disposed opposite each other and between the first and second sides; wherein the bottom is open and further comprises one or more lips, each lip formed along the edge and extending outwardly from the opening in the bottom along the edge of at least one of the first, second, third and fourth sides to provide a handle; and wherein the top is defined further as comprising a channel for the support/positioning of a patient's extremity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340172 | FAUX GUSSETED PILLOW SHELL - A faux gusseted pillow shell is provided. The faux gusseted pillow shell includes a first panel having a first length and a first width, and a first plurality of sides. The faux gusseted pillow shell also includes a second panel having a second length greater than the first length and a second width greater than the first width, a top wall, a second plurality of sides, and a plurality of depending sidewalls formed along respective sides of the second plurality of sides and extending from the top wall. The depending sidewalls are stitched to respective sides of the first plurality of sides to form a corresponding plurality of seams and thereby form a shell. At least one additional seam is formed in the second panel extending along one of second plurality of sides. The at least one additional seam is formed by stitching through the second panel only. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340173 | SUPPORT PILLOW WITH CENTER PANEL - In one embodiment, a support pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that form a well region, a first side and a second side. The pillow body further includes an outer periphery and an inner periphery outlining the well region. The pillow body further comprises a fill material and a cover enveloping the fill material. The cover comprises a main section that extends about the first and second sides and the outer periphery, and a center panel coupled to the main section so as to be located along the inner periphery. Also, the center panel is constructed of a woven fabric having two grain directions that are generally perpendicular to each other and a bias. The woven fabric is generally non-stretchable in at least one of the grain directions, and the center panel is coupled to the main section so as to be substantially on the bias. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340174 | Child Sleeping Restraint - The present invention relates to a sleeping restraint for a child that can be used to secure the child to the chest of an adult who is in a substantially horizontal position as well as to methods of using a sleeping restraint. In certain embodiments, the sleeping restraint comprises at least one chest strap for at least partially encircling the chest of an adult, first and second child restraining walls connected to the at least one chest strap, and a restraining strap connected to the chest strap for restraining a child in place on the adult's chest between the walls when the adult is lying on his back. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340175 | MANAGING MATTRESS PRESSURE ON WOUNDS - A method, computer usable program product, or system for adjusting a mattress to minimize pressure on a patient wound including detecting a location of the patient wound relative to the mattress, and responsive to detecting the location of the patient wound relative to the mattress, adjusting the mattress to minimize pressure on the patient wound. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340176 | MANAGING MATTRESS PRESSURE ON WOUNDS - A method for adjusting a mattress to minimize pressure on a patient wound including detecting a location of the patient wound relative to the mattress, and responsive to detecting the location of the patient wound relative to the mattress, adjusting the mattress to minimize pressure on the patient wound. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340177 | MODULAR MATTRESS ASSEMBLY - The modular mattress designed to be easily assembled. The mattress assembly includes a double-border wire unit having a central cavity. The cavity is adapted to receive a matrix of coil spring units therein. The coil spring matrix is removably attached to the double-border wire unit. Foam rubber forms are inserted into the wire unit to form the perimeter of the mattress without using glue or similar fastening means. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340178 | DRIP TRAY FOR LAUNDRY TREATMENT SYSTEM - A drip tray having a main body and a plurality of surface irregularities projecting from the main body. The drip tray can be used to pre-treat a stain in a fabric. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340179 | METHOD FOR DISPENSING AN ENZYME IN A LAUNDRY TREATING APPLIANCE - A method for treating laundry in a laundry treating appliance including the application of a lipase solution to the laundry during a cycle of operation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340180 | WASHING MACHINE UTILIZING UNIFORM WASHING FORCE AND WASHING METHOD THEREOF - A washing machine includes an inner tub arranged in an outer tub and a rotatable wave wheel. As every 1 kg load is increased, the height difference h | 2013-12-26 |
20130340181 | Hair colorant compositions comprising 2-Methoxymethyl-1,4-diaminobenzene, methods, and kits comprising the compositions - A hair colorant composition comprises 2-methoxymethyl-1,4-diaminobenzene developer in combination with other p-phenylenediamine developers and selected couplers. A kit for coloring hair comprises the hair colorant composition. A method of treating hair comprises applying the hair colorant composition to hair. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340182 | DYE COMPOSITION FOR HAIR DYEING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - The present invention relates to an azo dye composition for hair dyeing that has an excellent performance as a dye for hair dyeing and proves negative in the Ames test, and also relates to a method for producing the composition. An object of the present invention is to develop a purification method for a dye composition for hair dyeing mainly containing an azo dye and proving negative in the Ames test, and to provide the dye composition for hair dyeing that is produced by applying the purification method and indicates negative in the Ames test. The dye composition for hair dyeing contains, as a main component, the azo dye having trimethylammonio, and the dye composition for hair dyeing is characterized in that the result of the Ames test is negative. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340183 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR A MODULAR CROSSING SYSTEM - A modular crossing system generally includes a set of modules and a set of segments (e.g., bridge segments). Each segment includes a subset of the set of modules, and at least a portion of the set of segments are configured to be rotateably interlocked with a subsequent segment such that the set of segments form a crossing assembly having a deployed state and a collapsed state. Each module of the set of modules may include a hinge pin opening configured to removeably accept one of the set of hinge pins. The set of segments may be rotateably interlocked via the set of hinge pins. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340184 | Oral Care Implement - An oral care implement is disclosed. The oral care implement includes a head section including a carrier element that is mounted for driven movement; a base section including a transmission element; and an at least partly elastically deformable neck section arranged between the head section and the base section. The transmission element is coupled to the carrier element for driving the carrier element into an oscillatory movement with an oscillation amplitude peak value. Further, the neck section is arranged as a parallel spring arrangement that deforms when a load above a first threshold load value is applied at the head section along a use direction such that the angular relationship between the head section and the base section is preserved and the head section and the base section move relatively to each other resulting in a reduction of the oscillation amplitude peak value. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340185 | INTERDENTAL CLEANING DEVICE - An interdental cleaning device that delivers an oral care fluid to a cleaning element via capillary action. The invention can be an interdental cleaning device comprising: a housing forming an internal reservoir containing an oral care fluid; an applicator extending from the housing, the applicator comprising a stem and at least one cleaning element extending from the stem; and wherein the stem comprises a capillary material that extends into the reservoir to be in fluid communication with the oral care fluid so that the capillary material of the stem delivers the oral care fluid from the reservoir to the at least one cleaning element via capillary action. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340186 | CLEANING DEVICE HAVING PLURAL AND CUSTOMIZABLE CLEANING SURFACES - A device for cleaning debris from a target surface. The device has a sole plate with permanent bristles and a removable/replaceable pad. The device also has a replaceable, on-board supply of cleanser. The pad/cleanser may be replaced when depleted and replaced with a new pad/cleanser or may simply be replaced with a new pad/cleanser when that pad/cleanser is more suitable for a particular cleaning task. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340187 | MOP HEAD FIXATION DEVICE AND METHOD - Various embodiments of a mop include a user-manipulatable control operable by a user to generate attachment of a mop pad to a mop head and/or release of the mop pad from the mop head. The user-manipulatable control can be located on a handle of the mop in some embodiments, and on the mop head in other embodiments. Also, an actuator coupled to the user-manipulatable control can be used to move one or more grips, magnet-carrying elements, slides, wings, or clamping members to releasably secure the mop pad to the mop head, or to selectively magnetize one or more magnets for release and/or attachment of the mop pad. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340188 | TOOTHBRUSH INCLUDING A DEVICE FOR INDICATING BRUSHING FORCE - A toothbrush that includes a piezochromic polymer or a proximity dye based polymer effective to emit an optical signal indicative of brushing force. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340189 | Toothbrush with a Flexible Region in the Handle - A toothbrush wherein longitudinally between its neck region and the grip handle is a an undulating region of transverse limbs integrally linked by folds with troughs between the limbs, the troughs containing a thermoplastic elastomer material bonded to the plastic material of said limbs with a ShoreA hardness of 60-70. Specific structures and dimensions of limbs and folds are disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340190 | CEILING FAN CLEANING ARTICLE - A cleaning article specifically adapted for the cleaning of ceiling fans generally and especially the blades thereof is comprised of an elongated dust-attractive sleeve sized and shaped to receive a conventional ceiling fan blade therein and having both interior and exterior surfaces especially adapted for removal and trapping of dust. The sleeve includes an opening through which fan blades are received, and the opening includes means for maintaining the opening in the desired shape to mitigate against prematurely dislodging dust from fan blade surfaces which would otherwise occur if the opening were collapsed during insertion of the sleeve over the blade. Closure means are provided for sealing the open end of the sleeve upon completion of the cleaning task to permanently trap dust inside. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340191 | CLEANING OR DUSTING PAD WITH ATTACHMENT MEMBER HOLDER - A cleaning pad or cleaning article is disclosed. The cleaning article includes a combination of fibers bonded to a base sheet. Spot-bonding regions and/or a central joining line join fibers to the base sheet. The base sheet further has an attachment portion for retaining the cleaning pad to a cleaning implement handle. In one embodiment, the attachment portion is comprised of elongate slit openings in the base sheet. In other embodiments, the base sheet is folded over and bonded to the base sheet or to itself to form a retaining cavity for an attachment member. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340192 | Paint Roller Assembly and Painting Products with Superhydrophobic Characteristics - A paint roller assembly has a handle, a shaft with one end connected to the handle and an opposite end, and a roller head carried on the other end of the shaft. At least a portion of the paint roller assembly has a superhydrophobic surface. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340193 | WIPER APPARATUS - In a wiper apparatus, a gear case of a gear part is provided with a first frame fixing part which is fixed to a frame member by fastening volts and fastening nuts. An attachment bracket has a second frame fixing part which is fixed to the frame member together with the first frame fixing part by the fastening volts and the fastening nuts, and has an insertion pin which is fixed to a rear-side vehicle-body panel. A wiper motor can be fixed to the frame member together with the attachment bracket by the same fastening members, and it is possible to reduce the weight of the wiper apparatus by reducing the number of the fastening members. It is possible to enhance the productivity of the wiper apparatus by reducing the size of the attachment bracket separated as a dedicated part from the gear case. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340194 | WIPER BLADE ADAPTER, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter, in particular for a motor vehicle wiper device, comprising a coupling unit ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340195 | WIPER BLADE ADAPTER DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSCREEN WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiper blade adapter device, in particular for a motor vehicle windscreen wiper device, comprising a wiper blade adapter ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340196 | WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE - The invention relates to a windshield wiper device ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340197 | WIPER BLADE ASSEMBLY - A wiper blade assembly including: a primary lever including a spoiler portion; and a secondary lever disposed on a side of the primary lever and hinge-coupled to the spoiler portion of the primary lever, wherein support portions are disposed on an inner surface of the spoiler portion of the primary lever and prevent the movement of the secondary lever. The support portions support the secondary lever to prevent the secondary lever from moving on the inner surface of the spoiler portion of the primary lever when a wiper is or is not in operation. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340198 | WIPER DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR A MOTOR VEHICLE WINDSHIELD WIPER DEVICE - The invention relates to a wiper device, in particular a motor vehicle windshield wiper device, comprising a wiper strip unit ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340199 | WRINGER FOR A BUCKET - The disclosed wringer for a bucket includes flexible wall members for squeezing around a strip mop. Each wall member has an outer portion, an inner portion, and a transition zone between the outer portion and inner portion and each wall member having an upper face and an under face that is facing the container. On at least one of the wall members at the under face is a least one outwardly projecting rib extending through the transition zone. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340200 | Rinser for Cleaning Containers - A rinser for cleaning containers, includes a linear conveyor path for conveying the containers; lances which are inserted into the containers for supplying at least one cleansing agent; and at least one suction device for sucking off the supplied cleansing agent from the containers. The lances are arranged at a closed cyclic transport path, and the transport path includes a linear section which corresponds to the conveyor path for supplying the cleansing agent. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340201 | ROBOT CLEANER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - A robot cleaner and a method for controlling the same are disclosed. The robot cleaner includes a body provided with a suction portion and a slope formed to be inclined at a lower end thereof, an auxiliary front wheel disposed at a rear side of the slope, a main wheel disposed at a rear side of the auxiliary front wheel and arranged such that a height of the main wheel is variable with respect to the body, and a driving unit to lower or raise the main wheel with respect to the body, wherein the driving unit lowers the main wheel when the auxiliary front wheel enters a stepped portion. The robot cleaner is capable of climbing up a higher stepped portion than in conventional cases. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340202 | UPRIGHT VACUUM WITH FLOATING HEAD - A vacuum cleaner with a reduced frictional force between a vacuum base and a cleaning medium is described. The vacuum has a handle, yoke, body, and base. A handle and yoke distinct from, and behind, the base provides a moment arm anterior to the base when a force is applied. The handle and yoke assembly reduce the friction between the cleaning surface and the vacuum, allowing for larger motor and debris capturing capabilities, with easier handling and maneuverability resulting in advanced and superior cleaning capabilities. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340203 | CLEANER HANDLE AND CLEANER HANDLE HOUSING SECTIONS - Handle has status indicators viewable by operator while viewing location being cleaned and using handle in ordinary cleaning position, and light illuminating location being cleaned. Indicators are LED lamps. Light is an LED lamp. Microphone senses particles and illuminates an indicator. Indicators and light are provided in a housing section that forms part of a housing for handle. Housing section may be integrated with the remainder of the housing, or may be unit that fits into remainder of housing. Light has central axis generally parallel, within approximately five degrees from parallel, with cleaning axis of handle. Indicators each have a central axis generally parallel, within approximately 5 degrees from parallel, with cleaning axis of handle. The indicators have limited beam angle. Indicator viewable over grasping section of handle from towards distal end of handle. The cleaner may be a vacuum cleaner, which may be a central vacuum cleaner. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340204 | DOOR STOPPER AND METHOD OF USE - One embodiment of the invention may be a door stopper and a method of operating same, the door stopper may comprise a base plate and a pivoting arm, the base plate having at least a first side and a second side, the first side being pivotally connected to a pivoting arm in a manner that allows the pivoting arm to move between an operating position and a storage position; wherein the door stopper attaches by its second side to a side of a door of a doorway proximate to a edge of the door in a manner that allows the pivoting arm to move from a storage position to an operating position automatically, this operating position allows the pivoting arm to prevent the door from fully closing within the doorway. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340205 | BABY STROLLER FOLDING MECHANISM - This invention involves a set of exclusive methods of folding mechanisms for means of collapsing and opening a baby stroller. The methods aims for the compact ability, ease of use, versatility and easy manufacturing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340206 | WORKING ASSEMBLY WITH A COOLING SYSTEM, FOR A MACHINE FOR OPENING FIBERS, IN PARTICULAR A CARDING MACHINE - A working assembly ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340207 | APPARATUS FOR PRESSURE STEAM TREATMENT OF FIBER BUNDLE AND PRODUCING METHOD OF CARBON FIBER PRECURSOR FIBER BUNDLE - Provided is a pressure steam treatment apparatus of a fiber bundle and a producing method of a carbon fiber precursor fiber bundle which are suitable for producing a carbonated precursor fiber bundle which can suppress an influence of a leakage of a pressure steam to the outside of the apparatus so as to hold down a pressure steam supply amount to the minimum, simultaneously reduce a broken yarn, improve a yield ratio and have a high productivity. A pressure steam treatment apparatus ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340208 | CABLE BUNDLE TIE APPARATUS - The present invention involves a cable bundle tie apparatus to tie up and organize a cable bundle. A strap is made of a flexible material with opposing ends. A plurality of spaced apertures are formed across the strap from the free end towards a middle position. The strap also has pre-formed loop portion with a second aperture. A locking head has a post, a base at a first end of the post, an engagement portion on the second end, and a radially extending disc which separates the engagement portion and base. The engagement portion may be in the form of a sphere, button, hook, or latch. To secure a cable bundle, a loop is formed, folding from the free end of strap over the bundle of cable, while folding over the strap may stretch to securely fasten the bundle of cable, securing the bundle of cable by selecting the appropriate aperture in the series of apertures and stretch the appropriate aperture over the locking head. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340209 | RATCHET ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A ratchet adjustment system has an elongated adjustment strip with teeth extending along the strip. The teeth form a ratchet mechanism when ends of the strip are inserted into a locking mechanism having a base plate and locking devices. The strip ends are inserted into the locking devices from opposite directions, so that the system forms a closed circle. The circumference of the system is reduced by pressing opposite sides of the strip together so that the insertion ends are inserted further through the locking devices, and the circumference is increased by pulling the strip away from the locking devices. Depending on the geometry of the teeth and locking devices, the amount of force needed to reduce and increase the circumference could be equal, or the amount of force required to reduce the circumference could be less than the amount required to increase the circumference. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340210 | Latching Devices For Bracelets And/Or Animals' Collars And Chains - The latching devices of the present invention is an innovative latching device that secures animals' collars and chains together and provides hidden latching method for the bracelet, and necklace and is seamless and appealing. Moreover, the latching device of the present invention is easier to lock and release compared to traditional fastening means such as clasps or buckles. The latching device comprises a main housing unit, a center coin with a hook (latch) underneath, a spring, and a receiver ring. To lock the latching device, the receiver ring is slid into the housing and secured by the center coin at locked position. To open the latching device, the center coin is pressed; the receiver ring is then released from the housing. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340211 | FASCIA BRACKET WITH QUARTER TURN LOCKING NUT - A system for coupling a trim component to a body component having two generally perpendicular surfaces. A rotatable fastener is coupled to the trim component. The rotatable fastener has a plurality of force transmitting surfaces. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340212 | GARMENT CLIP SYSTEM FOR HANGERS - A garment clip system for hangers for adjustably holding various clothing has a cover that fits over a central portion of a hanger and has two clips moveably mounted along a portion of hanger that clips cloths to hold them to the hanger. An elastic cord connects each clip to the cover and keeps the clips in a selected place. A closure is disposed along the bottom that opens to allow a user to attach garment clip system for hangers to any hanger. A hook and loop connector is used to keep closure closed. In another embodiment, a retractor is mounted within cover to keep tension on a retractable cord that connects the clips. The retractor is biased using a spring to keep the desired tension on the cords. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340213 | DOUBLE-LAYER NYLON ZIPPER - A double-layer nylon zipper includes two zipper tapes each having two series of teeth respectively disposed at opposing top and bottom sides of the fabric strip thereof, and a zipper slider coupled between the interlocking series of teeth of the two zipper tapes and having opposing top guard frame wall and bottom guard frame wall, a division wall between the top and bottom guard frame walls, a nose located on the top guard frame wall and a pull tap coupled to the nose. The top guard frame wall and bottom guard frame wall have respective first ends kept in flush and respective second ends in different lengths so that an accommodation space is defined right below the second end of the top guard frame wall outside the second end of the bottom guard frame wall to facilitate smooth interlocking of the interlocking series of teeth. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340214 | Molded Hook and Loop Fastener - The molded hook and loop fastener comprises multiple hook and loop fastener parts on which multiple engaging elements are disposed, and a connection member for connecting the hook and loop fastener parts. The hook and loop fastener parts comprise fixing parts which fix the connection member to backings. The backings comprise forward and rearward extensions that extend in the longitudinal direction from the positions where the fixing parts are disposed. The dimension in the longitudinal direction of the connection member at a connection part is set to be longer than the minimum interval between adjacent hook and loop fastener parts, thereby allowing the molded hook and loop fastener to be bent easily in the width direction, and allowing the forward and rearward extensions to prevent foam resin material from directly hitting the lateral walls. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340215 | MONEY CLIP AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME - A money clip has a spring, and a pair of arms joined by the spring, wherein at least one of the arms includes at least one recess configured to hold coin currency. The money clip further includes a pair of levers, wherein at least one of the levers is configured to rotate from a retracted position to a deployed position, and wherein the levers support coin currency when in retracted position and are used to open the money clip when in deployed position. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340216 | Spring fastener with highly improved lever/angle pulling force - A fastener comprises a first side connected to a bottom portion and a second side connected to the bottom portion, thereby forming a U-shaped structure with the first side. A first engagement spring is connected to the bottom portion and a second engagement spring is connected to the bottom portion. At least one barb extends from the bottom. A barb stop is on the at least one barb. According to one embodiment, the barbs have inwardly bent front ends, and the engagement regions further have hindrance portions. The fastener reversibly engages the rib of a first part, such as a plastic panel and/or a pillar, and the fastener is also suitable to be engaged reversibly in a slot of second part, such as a metal sheet and/or the frame of a car. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340217 | FIREFIGHTER/RESCUE WORKER UTILITY ANCHOR - A utility anchor having a retracted configuration and an extended configuration and can operate as a tether or anchor in either configuration. It includes an anchor body having a through hole, a rod slidably disposed in the through hole and having a first end and a second end, a rope connector disposed on the first end of the rod, a stopper disposed on the second end of the rod, and a locking element disposed on the rod. A spring disposed between the rope connector and the anchor body urges the apparatus into the retracted configuration, wherein the longitudinal axis the stopper and the anchor body are generally parallel and the locking element is disposed within the anchor body. When the anchor is in the extended configuration, the longitudinal axe of the stopper and the anchor body are not parallel and the stopper is spaced apart from the anchor body. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340218 | HANDHEALD FELTING DEVICE - A device used for felting. The felting device may include a top portion and a bottom portion. The bottom portion may include a bottom surface with a waffle maker pattern. The waffle maker pattern may include a plurality of intersecting grooves that form protruding blocks. The top portion may include a handle for easily grasping and using the felting device. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340219 | PROCESS FOR PRODUCING LIQUID EJECTION HEAD - A process for producing a liquid ejection head having a piezoelectric body provided with an ejection orifice for ejecting liquid and a pressure chamber communicating therewith for retaining the liquid, wherein an electrode is formed on an inner wall surface of the pressure chamber to deform the pressure chamber by piezoelectric action caused by applying voltage to the electrode to eject the liquid, comprising providing the piezoelectric body in which a surface thereof having the ejection orifice has an arithmetic mean roughness of 0.1-1 μm, forming a dry film resist pattern on the surface of the piezoelectric body so as to expose the ejection orifice and a linear region connected thereto, and forming a metal thin film pattern being connected to the electrode on the inner wall surface and continuously extending from the inner wall surface to the linear region by using the dry film resist pattern as a mask. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340220 | INK-JET HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - According to one embodiment, an ink-jet head includes a piezoelectric member which forms an ink pressure chamber, an electrode disposed on a side surface of the piezoelectric member, a nozzle plate attached to the piezoelectric member and including a nozzle hole communicating with the ink pressure chamber, a surface of the nozzle plate including a top surface of the nozzle plate, and a protection film which covers the surface of the nozzle plate, a peripheral portion of an adhesion part between the piezoelectric member and the nozzle plate, and the electrode. A recess is formed in a part of the protection film covering the top surface of the nozzle plate. The part of the protection film corresponds to a peripheral area of the nozzle hole. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340221 | OSCILLATING DESCALER AND METHOD FOR DESCALING A SEMI-FINISHED METALLURGICAL PRODUCT - An oscillating descaler ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340222 | Rolling Tool - Disclosed is a rolling tool which serves for working—in particular rolling smooth—an inner lateral surface of a cylindrical clearance. For this purpose, the rolling tool has at least one rolling body, which is held in the rotatably drivable rolling tool, and can he taken along by said tool on a peripheral path along the inner lateral surface. The at least one rolling body is inserted into a radial clearance in the rolling tool and can he subjected to a pressurized fluid from the inside to the outside along the radial clearance. The fluid is an aerosol. The aerosol is a fluid mixed with gas and serves for hydrostatic bearing and lubrication. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340223 | BUCKET TRUCK INTENSIFIER - A high pressure tool assembly includes a hand control valve mechanically connectable to a tool. An intensifier is fluidly connected to the hand control valve and to the tool. The intensifier increases pressure of an operating fluid to be supplied to the tool. A first fluid circuit conveying the first operating fluid is formed between the intensifier and the tool. A second fluid circuit conveying a second operating fluid is formed between the hand control valve and the intensifier. The first fluid circuit operates at a first pressure. The second fluid circuit operates at a second pressure. The first pressure is higher than the second pressure. The first fluid circuit is isolated from the second fluid circuit. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340224 | Heating Apparatus for Manufacturing Display Device - Disclosed is a heating apparatus for manufacturing a display device, which prevents damage or breakage even though a heating member is deformed by heat, and extends a period for replacement of the heating member, wherein the heating apparatus comprises the heating member for emitting heat so as to heat a material to be deposited on a substrate prepared for manufacturing the display device, a first installing device for supporting the heating member, and a second installing device provided with a passing hole for passing the other end of the heating member therethrough. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340225 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CANISTER INSPECTION, PREPARATION, AND MAINTENANCE - A travel system ( | 2013-12-26 |
20130340226 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AN INTEGRAL ROTATIONALLY SYMMETRICAL METAL PART INCLUDING A REINFORCEMENT CONSISTING OF CERAMIC FIBERS - A method for manufacturing an integral rotationally symmetrical part, which includes producing a blank of the part around a cylindrical mandrel, the blank including at least one fibrous structure made of composite ceramic fibers coated with metal, followed by a diffusion-welding treatment of the blank by hot isostatic pressing, and optionally machining the thus-treated blank to obtain the part. The blank includes at least a first metal-wire layer between the mandrel and the composite fibrous structure, and at least a second metal-wire layer arranged around the composite fibrous structure to cover the composite fibrous structure. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340227 | MATERIAL SEPARATING TOOL - A tool for separating material layers may include a first arm including a first end and a second end; a second arm including a first end and a second end; a first material contact pad carried by the first arm proximate the first end of the first arm; and a second material contact pad carried by the second arm proximate the first end of the second arm. The second end of the first arm may be joined to the second end of the second arm, and the first material contact pad and the second material contact pad may be movable with respect to one another along two substantially orthogonal axes. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340228 | FABRIC DISPLAY PANELS AND METHODS OF MAKING SAME - Fabric display panels mountable on a frame for displaying graphical images and methods of making same. In some embodiments, fabric display panels which can be mounted on foldable frames to provide portable display systems. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340229 | Apparatus for Retaining Solid Material in a Radial Flow Reactor and Method of Making - An apparatus for use in radial flow reactors is presented. The apparatus includes a first partition and a second partition with support members coupled therebetween. The first partition include a first opening and a second opening to allow the passage of fluid therethrough. A baffle extends into a flow channel formed by adjacent support members to obstruct an upper or lower portion of the first opening to interrupt a portion of the fluid flow therethrough. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340230 | APPARATUS, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOLDING AN ITEM - An accessory holder, a system and a method holds and/or stores an accessory, such as, a doser for medicine, with a bottle. The accessory holder is attachable to a bottle, such as, for example, a medicine bottle. The accessory holder has a container segment to receive the accessory. The container segment holds and/or stores the accessory with the bottle such that the accessory is prevented from being separated, lost and/or contaminated while not in use. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340231 | Filter Assembly and Method for Assembling the Same - A sub-assembly of a filter assembly is disclosed. The sub-assembly includes an endcap having a substantially cylindrical sidewall including an exterior surface and an interior surface and a housing having a substantially cylindrical sidewall including an exterior surface and an interior surface. The exterior surface forms at least one exterior recessed region. A portion of a length of the substantially cylindrical sidewall of the housing is deformed such that a portion of the interior surface of the substantially cylindrical sidewall of the housing is arranged at least partially within the at least one exterior recessed region formed by the exterior surface of the substantially cylindrical sidewall of the endcap for mechanically-coupling the housing to the endcap. A method is also disclosed. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340232 | METHOD OF FABRICATING AN OPTICAL-FIBER-COMPATIBLE SENSOR - A method for fabricating a sensor is provided, with the sensor including a reflective element and an optical fiber positioned relative to the reflective element such that light emitted from the optical fiber is reflected by the reflective element and propagates in an optical cavity between the optical fiber and the reflective element. The method includes positioning an element within the optical cavity. The element has a coefficient of thermal expansion and a thickness that compensate a refractive index change with temperature of a medium within the optical cavity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340233 | Retractable Catheter - A retractable catheter for use in an implant delivery system, the catheter including an elongate tubular sheath made of a relatively flexible material, and a pull element for transmitting a pull force to the sheath to retract it longitudinally. The pull element includes an end portion disposed in the relatively flexible material, at least the thickness of the end portion being substantially less than its length. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340234 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LENS BARREL - A manufacturing method of a lens barrel is disclosed. According to one implementation, the manufacturing method includes the following steps. A first lens holding section protrusion step inserts a first lens holding section from one end of a barrel frame to a hollow section to protrude from the other end. A second lens holding section suction step sucks a convex surface section. A first lens holding section contact step brings the planar surface section into contact with the first lens holding section. A lens holding switching step releases suction of the convex surface section, and the planar surface section is held by the first lens holding section. A barrel frame contact step moves the first lens holding section or the lens barrel so that a surrounding edge section is brought into contact with a lens receiving section. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340235 | MODULAR CASE AND METHOD OF FORMING THE SAME - A modular case and method of forming the same, the case preferably formed from a plurality of panels, edge members and corner pieces having ribs. The panels, edge members and corner pieces are preferably connected to align the ribs, forming substantially continuous ribs capable of distributing forces over a large area of the modular case. The case is most preferably made of plastic, the connections preferably being hot-plate welds. Most preferably, the panels and edge members have a dual skin construction with internal ribs, proving for greater strength and allowing for superior structural properties including air-/water-tight integrity. Edge members are preferably formed with protuberances to allow for better base-to-lid and case-to-case engagement. Hardware attachments to the modular case can be advantageously made while distributing the force on attachment points and without compromising structural integrity. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340236 | ASSEMBLY TOOL FOR A PROSTHESIS - An assembly tool for assembling components of an implant can include a finger assembly, a handle assembly, and a crossbar assembly. The finger assembly can include first and second fingers oriented parallel to each other, and sized and shaped to releasably engage first and second components of the implant during assembly. The handle assembly can include first and second handles pivotally connected to each other and configured to control movement of the first and second fingers. The crossbar assembly can be configured to maintain the first and second fingers substantially parallel to each other during movement of the first and second fingers. The assembly tool can be used for assembling a bearing assembly to an ulnar component of an elbow prosthesis. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340237 | BUCKET TRUCK INTENSIFIER HAVING A HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD - A high pressure tool assembly includes a tool and a hand control valve connected to the tool. A hydraulic manifold is fluidly connected to the hand control valve. An intensifier is fluidly connected to the hydraulic manifold and to the tool. The intensifier increases the pressure of a first operating fluid supplied to the tool. A first fluid circuit is formed between the hand control valve, the hydraulic manifold and the intensifier. The first fluid circuit operates at a first pressure. A second fluid circuit is formed between the intensifier and the tool and operates at a second pressure. The second pressure is larger than the first pressure. The second fluid circuit is isolated from the first fluid circuit. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340238 | Surgical Instrument With Telescoping Attachment - A surgical instrument for the dissection of bone and other tissue includes a spindle, a dissection tool and an coupler disposed between the spindle and the dissection tool. The coupler includes a tool collet and an attachment locking mechanism operable to permit tool collet operation and telescoping movement of an attachment tube with respect to the dissection tool. A method is also provided for convenient coupling of the dissection tool and adjustment of the attachment tube length. | 2013-12-26 |
20130340239 | SUBSTRATE JOINING METHOD USING RIVET, AND JOINING STRUCTURE - A joining method includes punching respective laminated plate materials by a rivet shaft portion of a SPR, forming a crimp portion at the front end of the rivet shaft portion, and fastening and joining the laminated plate materials between the rivet head portion and the crimp portion. Washers are laid on and brought into contact with respective opposite surfaces relative to joining surfaces of the laminated plate materials, the washers each having an inner hole through which the rivet shaft portion is allowed to pass, the washers are used as jigs at the time of the punching, the punching by means of the rivet shaft portion is performed along the inner holes of the washers, and the joining is performed so that the washers left between the rivet head and the crimp portion and the opposite surfaces. | 2013-12-26 |