Abstract: This invention provides clothes, wherein a fabric wale of one of parts (a) and (b) destined to be rubbed against each other is arranged so that it satisfies at least one of the following alternatives (i) and (ii): (i) it crosses with the fabric wale of another part at an angle of 35 to 145 degrees when the respective parts are placed so that their axial lines are kept parallel. (ii) it crosses with its axial line at an angle of 55 to 125 degrees. This invention provides clothes which can manifest the basic functions of the fabric such as water repellence, water pressure resistance, and good look & taste, can respond to the diversification of needs without impairing the basic functions of clothes and can reduce the rubbing noise and friction noise of clothes.

Abstract: A protective helmet that includes a cap, a protective padding, possibly a comfort padding, and a retaining system. According to the invention, the cap has a visual impact indicator whose state changes when the cap is subject to an impact exceeding a predetermined threshold. For example, the indicator is formed by a capillary tube sealed at both ends enclosing a drop of colored liquid trapped between two gas bubbles. The invention applies to any type of helmet, for the practice of a sport, for motorcycling, for professional use, or as a safety helmet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to attachments for releasably securing a transparent shield to a wire grid face protector and the wire grid face protector to a helmet. The attachments comprise a clip and a bracket. The clip comprises a retaining body adapted to be secured to the wire grid face protector at a predetermined location and on opposed sides of a sight opening of the wire grid face protector. The retaining body has a guide slot adapted to receive an attachment flange of the transparent shield, and an opening formed in an outer wall thereof configured to receive in abutting engagement a resilient, outwardly inclined tongue of the attachment flange. The bracket comprises a body having a groove into which a wire member of the wire grid face protector is releasably and frictionally retained.

Abstract: A simplified-fitting modular helmet resistant to aerodynamic stresses. The helmet has a base helmet and module, and includes between these two parts two lateral linking devices and an upper linking device. The linking devices include a finger secured to the module inserted into a socket secured to the base helmet and latchable in the assembled position of the helmet by a device of the quarter of a revolution type. The lateral fingers permit a small lateral clearance between the two parts of the helmet. Such a helmet may find particular application as an aircraft pilot helmet.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to improve an easiness in removing operation of a shield. The operating lever is rotated or slid to push wide the shield pressing cover in an outward direction, a clearance through which the shield can pass is formed between the shield pressing cover and the top point of the supporting shaft, the fixing section of the shield is reached to the top point of the supporting shaft, thereby the shield can be easily removed.

Abstract: Flexible pads primarily intended for use as protective padding for athletes and other users. In one preferred embodiment, the pads include two, outer layers of substantially inelastic material spaced apart by a middle section of discrete beads of substantially elastic, resilient material. Adjacent beads of the middle section preferably abut one another and are integrally joined to each other. Similarly, the outer layers of the pad contact adjacent beads of the middle section sandwiched therebetween and are joined to them to form an integral, strong pad. The outer layers of the pads are preferably porous and breathable and made of waterproof (non-absorbent) material. The resilient beads are preferably also made of waterproof material wherein moisture and air will readily pass through the assembled pads but will not be absorbed by any of the component layers or beads. The pads help to keep the athlete cool and dry in use and can be washed and dried for re-use.

Abstract: A removable retainer has a plurality of lugs projecting outwardly from its surface for cooperating with a like number of lugs projecting inwardly from the inner surface of a body. The lower surface of the retainer lugs and the tipper surface of the body lugs have non-planar surfaces which cam off of each other when the retainer is inserted into the body. The shock force from a weighted nozzle stem is transmitted through the lug system to the body and a surrounding pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device to be placed across the sides of a bathtub for placement of accessories, bathing articles and products and bathtub toys, providing a draining basket to allow toys or other articles to drain after use and multiple compartments in the single-piece molded water-proof device, which is detachable from the tub, yet secured in a fashion to prevent accidental displacement of the device from the bathtub.

Abstract: A shower seat for installation within a corner of a shower stall. The shower seat may be constructed from a wide variety of rigid materials and is polygonal in shape. A horizontal corner strip of backboard of shower walls within the shower stall is removed to form a slot. A back portion of the shower seat is inserted into the slot such that the edges are against vertical wall studs supporting the backboard of the shower walls.

Abstract: Preventing damage to the porcelain surface of a bathtub that is being installed by using an original equipment manufacture (OEM) peripheral flange to mount support rods for a protective cover draped over the bathtub which remains in place except for the short duration when a bottom now of tiles is set in place, the workpersons exercising the necessary care during this short duration to avoid chipping of the porcelain surface with inadvertently dropped tools or the like.

Abstract: A modular tub spout assembly for use in removably attaching a tub spout on a threadless water pipe extending outwardly from a bath wall without affecting connection of the pipe to a water supply system behind the bath wall includes a tub spout insert, a sleeve and a seal member. The insert has an interior passage, at least a portion of which is of a size to provide a close, but sliding, fit on the pipe. The sleeve has an internal diameter providing a close, but sliding, fit on the pipe and there is a chamber in the insert formed and adapted to closely fit about the sleeve exterior. The seal member is also positioned within the chamber in the insert. A fastener extends within the aligned openings in the insert and sleeve to fix the insert on the pipe. There is a tub spout shell extending over and enclosing the insert and a fastener to attach the shell to the insert.

Abstract: A quick-install assembly for a single control faucet connected to water supply lines that extend through an opening in a deck to which the faucet is mounted, which assembly has a collar of larger diameter than the diameter of the opening of the deck and positioned from above the deck to be disposed at the opening of the deck. The collar has a pair of ears formed thereon that extend over the opening in the deck. A pair of fasteners are operatively engaged from above the deck to be threadedly connected to the ears to be disposed from above through the opening of the deck. A retainer is threadedly connected to the fasteners and includes a pair of swing flaps thereon adapted to be axially shifted toward and away from the collar responsive to the direction of rotation of the fasteners.

Abstract: A crib safety sack made of thin blanket fabric is provided. The sack is pocket-shaped to cover an end of a crib mattress. The top panel of the sack secures an infant in a back sleeping position on the surface of the crib mattress, which is the sleeping position recommended by experts for the prevention of SIDS. The sack acts as a blanket and also as a safety restraint keeping the infant securely in position through gentle force. The sack may be reversible, in that either a top or bottom panel of the sack may be positioned on top of the mattress. The sack preferably has at least one flap providing easy access.

Abstract: The high loft comforter includes a lower tick portion and an upper tick portion of material, the upper tick portion comprising a plurality of squares arranged and sewn together and then to the lower tick portion, forming rows and columns thereof. Each square has a pleat at each corner thereof, so that when the squares are sewn together and to the lower tick portion, rows and columns of box-like volumes are defined, with approximately straight side portions. Each box volume contains a selected volume of fill, thus providing a high loft, puffy arrangement for the comforter.

Abstract: An infant activity device includes a base, a support member and an upper member. The support member extends from the base to the upper member to support the upper member above the base. An infant activity panel is attachable between the upper member and the base. An infant activity fastener also is attachable to the infant activity device to secure, for example, a toy.

Abstract: A bed frame insert including a pair of side frame members for supporting the bed, one end of the pair of side frame members being pivotally supported to the bed frame, at least one cross frame member extending between and interconnecting the pair of side frame members, at least one leg member secured to the cross frame member, and a pair of elevating posts for inclining the pair of side frame members relative to the bed frame during use, the pair of elevating posts being removably secured to the pair of side frame members proximate to another end of the pair of side frame members. The leg member is adapted to contact and be supported by an adjacent floor to thereby aid the pair of side frame members in supporting the bed. In one embodiment, one end of each of the pair of side frame members are pivotally mounted to the bed frame and the pair of elevating posts are also removably secured to the bed frame.

Abstract: A process for washing laundry in a washing machine employs a receptacle for dispensing a detergent tablet. The receptacle is substantially rigid and includes a number of apertures which have an average dimension equivalent to a mesh size of between 1 and 10 mm. A solid detergent in the form of a tablet is placed in the dispensing receptacle, the latter then being placed into a washing machine along with laundry to be washed and a washing operation is carried out. After the washing operation, the device is removed from the machine and stored for subsequent use. Moreover, the invention relates to a dispensing device for carrying out this process.

Abstract: A bulk dispenser includes a dispensing chamber having an open upper end. A storage chamber is fitted within the dispensing chamber and includes a dispensing opening spaced above the bottom of the dispensing chamber. A valve is within the dispensing opening and is movable from a closed position preventing fluid from leaving the storage chamber to an open position permitting fluid to flow through the dispensing opening into the dispensing chamber. A spring biases the valve to its closed position.

Abstract: The device comprises a collar consisting of two shells, designed to provide a link with the load-transmitting element. The cable has an assembly of tensioned strands contained, at the level of the collar, in a matrix filling the interstices between the strands. This matrix is totally or partially made from a plastic material susceptible to creep under the effect of the clamping action of the collar. The clamping action is applied by elongate elements transmitting a clamping force to the shells of the collar. These elongate elements are stressed so as to produce a longitudinal elastic deformation that is much greater than the maximum settlement of the matrix due to creep. This prevents any undesirable loosening of the collar.

Abstract: Suspension cables for an elevated lightweight guideway are arranged so that high-speed traffic along the guideway is not subjected to guideway-induced oscillation. Furthermore, suspension cables are interconnected so that pre-assembled towers and guideway spans can be transported and rapidly installed by helicopter.

Abstract: A hydrodynamic attachment for use with a pool brush having scrubbing bristles at a brush head portion connected to an elongated pole. The hydrodynamic attachment has a base fin connected to the pool brush opposite the scrubbing bristles, and an outer fin connected to the base fin to form a scoop pocket. The scoop pocket has a generally C-shaped cross-section such that the scoop pocket can temporally trap water when the pool brush is pushed in a downward motion. In this manner a transverse force is produced against the brush head which is then urged toward the target surface of a pool. Additionally, an improved pool brush which incorporates the hydrodynamic attachment is disclosed.

Abstract: A solenoid valve and timing module kit for use with a floor treating apparatus. The apparatus includes a reservoir for holding a cleaning solution, a flow control valve, a head assembly adapted to carry a floor treating device, a fluid flow line for delivering the liquid supply to a supply point adjacent to the floor treating device, an operator control, and a timing module for continuously opening and closing the flow control valve in response to the operator control.

Abstract: A shoe cleaning device for a vehicle includes a tray mounted beneath a vehicle immediately adjacent one of the door openings. Slidably received within the tray is a drawer like cleaning device including a lower wall with a pair of side panels upwardly extending therefrom. A layer of abrasive material is disposed on the lower wall. A plurality of bristle pads may be removably attached to the mat as well as the inwardly facing sides of the side panels for removing heavier debris. A motor and gear assembly automatically extends and retracts the cleaning member.

Abstract: A brush with a handle that includes a pivotally mounted female engagement member at one end of the handle. This end of the handle includes a fork termination with two separated elongated members that have each a flat opposing surface with radially disposed recesses therein. An elongated termination of the female engagement member cooperatively and snugly fits between the surfaces. The elongated termination includes cooperating ribs that permit a user to keep the female engagement member at a predetermined angle with respect to the handle. And the female engagement member is removably coupled to a mating male engagement member that includes a bristle gripping assembly. A user can then paint with the brush without causing the pivoting female engagement member to move by the strokes up to a predetermined magnitude.

Abstract: Bearing part (30) for an articulation of a wiper blade (10) at a hook-shaped end (20) of a wiper rod (18) of a windshield wiper, which bearing part (30) can be placed on a bearing pin (28) of the wiper blade (10) with a hub (36) which is open along a portion of its circumference and is introduced into the hook-shaped end (20) and held by the hook-shaped end (20) in assembled state via contact faces (60, 62, 64, 66, 68) and catch means (50, 52, 88, 90, 92), characterized in that an elongated base body (40) has two arms (42, 44) which are arranged diametrically relative to the hub (36) held in the hub (30) so as to be rotatable coaxial to the hub (36) in a holding clip (46) whose side walls (48, 50) project in the longitudinal direction (38) over lateral surfaces of the base body (40) and are connected with one another by at least one crosspiece (50, 52), wherein the arms (42, 44) are constructed in different ways for receiving wiper rods (18) with different hook-shaped ends (20).

Abstract: A force distribution arrangement, which is particularly adaptable as a support frame for a windshield wiper support frame (180) for a vehicle, and which can further be provided with an integrally formed windshield wiper blade, is provided with a force input for receiving a directional input force, a force distribution portion resiliently coupled to, and integrally formed with, the force input for transmitting and distributing the directional input force, and a plurality of force output points resiliently coupled to, and integrally formed with, the force distribution portion and the force input. The force output points produce a respective plurality of output forces to the windshield wiper blade, and are translatable with respect to one another along respective paths that are substantially parallel to the direction of the directional input force, and thereby accommodate the curvature of the surface contour of a windshield.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner including a suction fan and a suction fan drive motor also includes a power control circuit with a controller, and a reset toggle. First and second capacitors are positioned with one on each side of the reset toggle. A zener diode is also provided. Together, the capacitors and zener diode function to reduce the susceptibility of the power control circuit to undesired reset in response to relatively small and otherwise insignificant power supply and static discharge spikes.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for transporting a flow of air and particulates through a vacuum cleaner. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes an intake body having an intake opening configured to receive the flow of air into particulates. An airflow propulsion device is coupled to the intake opening to draw the flow through the intake opening and through a flow passage having an approximately constant flow area. The flow continues through one or more conduits from the propulsion device to a filter element housed in a filter housing where the particulates are separated from the flow of air.

Abstract: A sliding bushing for providing rotational support of a rotating member and axial biasing of that rotating member. The sliding bushing includes a body portion and a biasing portion. The body portion defines an inner periphery and an outer periphery while the biasing portion extends from the body. The sliding bushing is an integral unit.

Abstract: A telescoping handle assembly for luggage or other luggable items. A telescoping handle assembly is provided that includes a primary handle and a secondary handle. The secondary handle provides at least one gripping surface that, when deployed, may extend in a direction generally parallel to a direction that a traveler may move when transporting an item attached to the secondary handle from one location to another.

Abstract: A hinge connection including a male member applied on a base plate. The male member has protrusions provided to be hingedly and resiliently fitted between a pair of female members applied on a further base plate. The male member is formed by two parallel male legs. Each leg includes one of the protrusions and each of the female members includes a through hole for engaging one of the protrusions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a clip type friction hinge device, which can be conveniently assembled and can freely adjust the torque to a desired rotary direction. The clip type friction hinge device of the present invention comprises a housing having an axial hole and a fixing slit formed at a lower portion of the axial hole; a rotary axis which is inserted to the housing to be rotatable; a torsion spring which elastically supports the rotary axis for the housing and is comprised of a pair of semi-cylindrical spring members; and a plurality of C type clips which are elastically inserted to the outer circumference of the torsion spring.

Abstract: A handle device includes a tube, a seat secured to the tube and having a channel for slidably receiving one end of one or more hand grips. The hand grips each has a slot for slidably receiving a fastener which is engaged through the hand grips and for allowing the hand grips to be folded to a compact folding position. The fastener has a neck engageable into the hand grip for solidly securing the hand grips to the seat. A bar is engaged onto the hand grip, and a quick release fastener is engaged through the bar and secured to the seat for clamping the bar to the hand grip.

Abstract: This invention relates to a silver compression method and device. By using the compression method of this invention, the loaded sliver is reduced without requiring the use of spindles and thus allow for easier handling in the next process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hook-shaped arrangement (1) which comprises a main part (1a), a hook-shaped device (1b) integral with said main part, and a holding means (2) which is integral with or attached to said main part. The hook-shaped device (1b) is comprised of a tongue (5) which is part-circular, or at least essentially part-circular in cross section and has an angle of arc slightly below 360°. The center (5′) of the curved tongue is located in a plane (A) which coincides with a plane (A′) that lies on one side surface (7) of the main part. The free end (5a) of the tongue extends in a plane (B) that coincides with a plane (B′) lying on that side surface (8) of the main part opposite to said one side surface (7) of said main part.

Abstract: A elongate cylindrical body member has a longitudinal interior passageway formed therethrough for receiving folded, bundled cords such as electrical power cords and other wiring. The interior diameter of the passageway decreases gradually and smoothly radially inwardly from the opposite outer ends of the passageway toward its center. The folded cord is retained in the interior passageway through the body. The organizer may be used with cords that are in use with appliances and the like to keep the cords organized and out of the way, and may be used to efficiently store cords that are not being used.

Abstract: A knotless securing device (10) includes a main shaft (14) with at least two loops (40) connected to each end of the main shaft (14). The length of the main shaft (14) between the loops (40) is long enough to accept a plurality of wraps of a rope (30) having a diameter of substantially equal to the diameter of the main shaft (14). A locking device (54) is connected to at least one of the loops (40) to hinder movements that would jeopardize the connection between the securing device (10) and the rope (30). A length of rope (30) is secured to the device (10) by first doubling over the rope (30) to form a fold (80). One loop (40) is passed through the fold (80), and the two ends (82, 84) are wrapped around the main shaft (14) a number of times and then passed through the other loop (40).

Abstract: A magnetic closure device for items of clothing, leather goods and the like comprising at least one layer of magnetizable powder and at least one layer for covering the layer of magnetizable powder. At least the outer face of the covering layer is free from magnetizable powder.

Abstract: A flexible fabric fastener comprising a flexible and stretchable polyester and rubber material onto which Velcro®-type nylon loops or hooks are woven therethrough. The Velcro®-type hooks or loops are woven into patterned portions of the elastic base of the flexible fabric fastener. The Velcro®-type hooks and loops pattern are secured in place by a composity polyester and rubber locking thread. When applied to a compression garment or other stretch fabric, the flexible fabric fastener would be able to stretch along with the garment thereby reducing the difficulty of applying garments to a patient or any garment or product needing a closing device that self sizes.

Abstract: A clip design for securing an object to an article of clothing on a wearer. The clip contains first and second display surfaces for conveying a message, slogan or other device to a wearer and to others in proximity to the wearer when the clip is in use. The display surfaces are oriented in a direction opposite from each other and positioned such that a message contained on the surfaces are oriented in a direction to be visually perceivable by the wearer.

Abstract: A buckle comprises a male member and a female member. The male member is provided with an insertion portion adapted to be inserted into the female member and an insertion hole formed inside of the insertion portion. The female member is provided with a recess in which the insertion portion is to be fitted, and an accommodating portion adapted to communicate with the insertion hole. The accommodating portion is provided therein with an engaging piece swingable in an inserting direction to the insertion hole. The engaging piece is provided with an engaging portion which is to be inserted through the insertion hole. The insertion hole of the male member is formed with a locking surface against which the engaging portion is adapted to abut.

Abstract: A metal casket that is readily assembled at a location remote from the location of manufacture. The casket has several different potential embodiments. For example, first and second tabs on respective first and second side walls are overlapped to form a joint connecting the first and second walls. In another embodiment, a plurality of side walls has peripheral slots extending from lower sections of respective walls. A bottom has a periphery extending into the peripheral slots of the side walls to join the bottom and the side walls together. In a further embodiment, a portion of a plurality of side walls have an upward opening groove for receiving a decorative material. In a still further embodiment a casket cover includes a cap providing an exterior finish of the casket and a dish disposed within the cap to provide an interior finish for the cover of the casket. The cover further has a frame with a first slot for receiving an edge of the cap and a second slot for receiving an edge of the dish.

Abstract: A yarn which imparts a high level of wearing comfort to a textile portion is produced by forming a knitted portion from the yarn, subjecting the knitted portion to a treatment by which the curl imparted to the yarn by the stitches of the knitted portion is set. The yarn is undone again after the setting step. The yarn has preferably a main thread and an elastic thread. A textile fabric and an article of clothing are also provided.

Abstract: The physical properties of an elastane, i.e. spandex, filament may be selectively altered basically by stretching the filament to a selected degree while heating the filament to a selected temperature above its glass transition temperature to set the filament at a reduced denier and a reduced degree of elongation. The tenacity of the filament may increase or decrease depending upon variable parameters of the methodology. The method may be performed on a single elastane filament or simultaneously on multiple filaments, e.g., in a draw warping operation.

Abstract: A method of producing a composite ultrasonic transducer having transducer elements comprising piezoelectric ceramic, with the elements being dispersed in plastic and radiating essentially in the longitudinal direction. To reduce production costs, in several method steps, a plurality of flat ceramic bodies (20) having a plurality of parallel, slot-like openings (21) that are closed on all sides are inserted into a casting mold (25), and the casting mold (25) is filled with plastic (26). After hardening, the resulting ingot (28) is unmolded, and, on the unmolded ingot (28), the ceramic material (26) on the end surfaces away from one another and extending transversely to the longitudinal direction of the openings (21) is removed to the point that the plastic material (26) imbedded in the openings (21) is exposed at the end surfaces (211).

Abstract: A plate member, which may be a die plate or a shim, which is adapted to be used within a fluid material dispensing system, such as, for example, a system for dispensing or distributing adhesives upon substrates, is provided with a plurality of apertures equally spaced along the longitudinal extent thereof. The apertures comprise a plurality of through-bores for respectively receiving a plurality of fasteners, which are adapted to secure the plate member to a support structure, for example, an adhesive manifold or the like. In addition to the through-bores, milled slots are also provided within the plate member, the milled slots connecting the through-bores to a free edge portion of the plate member.

Abstract: Methods for assembling, handling, and fabricating are disclosed in which targets are used on objects. The targets can be specifically applied to the object, or can be an otherwise normal feature of the object. Conveniently, the targets are removable from the object or covered by another object during an assembling process. One or more robots and imaging devices for the targets are used. The robots can be used to handle or assemble a part, or a fixture may be used in conjunction with the robots. Conveniently, the CAD design system is used in designing the targets as well as for the assembly process using the targets. A plurality of targets can also be used to monitor and inspect a forming process such as on a sheet panel.

Abstract: The measuring instrument for a pressure gauge comprises an indicator unit (2) with two plates (4, 6) that bear rotatably an indicator shaft (24) carrying a pinion (28) and that furthermore bear a gear segment (32). The measuring instrument furthermore comprises a metal Bourdon tube (48) bent into an arc shape, which is soldered on one end to a spring carrier (40) and on the other to a spring end-piece (54). The spring end-piece (54) is connected to the gear segment (32) such that the displacement of the spring end-piece (54) because of the measurement pressure is transferred to the gear segment (32). The spring end-piece (54) constitutes a part that is rigidly attached to one of the two plates (4, 6) prior to the Bourdon tube (48) being soldered to the spring end-piece (54) and that is separated from this plate once the Bourdon tube (48) has been soldered to the spring end-piece (54).

Abstract: A method and a device for manufacturing a hollow body from two plates, which are placed against one another and inserted into an internal high pressure forming tool. After the forming tool is closed, a fluid is introduced under high pressure between the plates by way of an expansion lance inserted between the plates. The plates are expanded until they abut the interior surfaces of the forming tool that match the shape of the hollow body. To achieve a process-reliable manufacture of the hollow body, the plates, before any internal high pressure is developed, are pinched in the thickness direction along the circumference of the opening that surrounds the inserted expansion lance by cooperation between the dies of the forming tool and the circumferential contour of the expansion lance that is oversize relative to the location between the plates at which the expansion lance is introduced.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus employing an ultra high-pressure fluid pulse to perform metal working operations, including joining and cold working. In one application, an ultra high-pressure fluid pulse is directed into a hollow rivet that is seated within an orifice formed in two metal sheets, causing the fastener to expand outwardly, in an interference fit with the orifice that joins the metal sheets together. The ultra high-pressure fluid pulse can alternatively be applied to the metal sheets to plastically deform them into a cavity to form a clinch fastener joint. Further, the ultra high-pressure fluid pulse is usable to plastically deform the interface between stacked metal sheets or other components into surface features that are provided on one of the sheets, to form a mechanical interlock.