Abstract: A helmet comprising

Abstract: Handling aid for a tampon for feminine hygiene having at least two separate finger coverings for the user. At least one finger covering of the handling aid is joined to the finger covering by a line of weakness in such a way that it is at least partially detachable from the remaining part of the handling aid. The handling aid can be produced from two essentially planar portions of film corresponding to the outline of the handling aid, the outline of the aid being thermally or mechanically joined with an edge unjoined to provide a reaching-in opening. The handling aid can also be produced by dipping.

Abstract: The present invention provides a puncture-resistant glove and a puncture resistant glove liner, each suitable for protecting a hand comprising a palmar side and a dorsal side. In preferred embodiments, the glove or glove liner comprises a palmar portion designed to fit over the palmar side of the hand, the palmar portion being made of a puncture-resistant material. The glove or glove liner also comprises a dorsal portion designed to fit over at least part of the dorsal side of the hand, and optionally being made of a puncture-resistant material, the dorsal portion being sewn to the palmar portion along seams substantially located on a dorsal side of the glove.

Abstract: A new and improved article of clothing that will severely reduce, and possibly eliminate, the chances that a person who falls down will injure himself or herself The present invention would preferably be a jacket, with the jacket including at least two internal air bags. Both air bags could be in the front portion of the jacket, or the jacket could have one air bag in front and another air bag in back. When the air bags are located on the present invention, each air bag would be located beneath the outer covering of the jacket, effectively hiding it from view. Each air bag would automatically inflate by an activation means. The activation means would either be triggered by a sudden change in position by a user of the jacket or voluntarily triggered by a user by activating an activator that would be attached to a user's wrist and connected to the air bags.

Abstract: A toilet stool with economized water is provided to prevent the reflux of a contaminated stink to the toilet stool, to use small amount of water for flushing the toilet stool, to wash hands utilizing a supplied water to a flush tank after feces, and to spout a fragrance after flushing the toilet stool. The toilet stool with economized water comprises a flush tank for storing water, a toilet stool lymph and a water drainage hole for washing in the upper part, and a toilet bowl having a trap in the lower part for falling freely the drained water directly to the lower part of the toilet stool. A trap switch tap 20 is pivoted in the lower part of the toilet bowl for opening or closing an entrance 13a of the trap 13. A tap opening and water supplying means 40 drains the filth by opening the entrance and discharging the water to the water drainage hole 12 when the trap switch tap stepped on and off water switch pedal 41.

Abstract: An article of furniture which is readily convertible from a loveseat to a baby crib and vice versa. The loveseat/baby crib includes two main parts: a mattress supporting assembly and a frame assembly. The frame assembly includes a pair of side end panels, a vertically movable front side rail, and an immobile rear rail disposed between the panels. The mattress supporting assembly has a drawer for storing the baby crib mattress. A vertical sliding assembly connects the frame assembly to the mattress supporting assembly. The vertical sliding assembly allows the frame assembly to be height adjustable with respect to the mattress supporting assembly. The movable front side rail can be stored in the rear of the rear side rail in another embodiment by modifying the two rails.

Abstract: The present invention provides an article of furniture in the form of a cabinet and folding bed combination that provides a comfortable sleeping surface for the user. The present invention provides a mattress assembly capable of receiving a mattress having a thickness of up to 4″ and capable of being folded in spaced relation for storage inside the cabinet. The present invention is designed for convenient storage inside the cabinet without the use of a locking mechanism. The unique design of the present invention allows the center of gravity of the front panel to change as it is rotated so that the weight of the mattress assembly assists in closing the front panel and keeps the front panel firmly closed against the front opening of the cabinet.

Abstract: A pillow apparatus includes a pillow unit which includes a first pillow end and a second pillow end which are situated along a longitudinal pillow axis. The pillow unit also includes a front pillow face and a rear pillow face. A first strap is connected to the first pillow end, and a second strap is connected to the second pillow end. The pillow unit can include a pillow housing and a pillow cushion retained in the pillow housing. A pocket assembly is connected to the pillow unit. The pocket assembly includes a zipper or Velcro fastener. The pocket assembly is connected to the rear pillow face. Each of the first strap and the second strap includes a respective strap length first connector and a strap length second connector. The first strap and the second strap are connected to the respective pillow ends by respective strap-mounted connectors.

Abstract: The present invention concerns that of a new and improved apparatus which would allow a user to more easily raise and lower a jack of a vehicle. Presently, it is awkward for most people to use the jack handle that comes as a standard part of all vehicles. The jack handle that presently comes with vehicles can be turned a little over 180 degrees, at which time, the handle of the jack handle must be brought back toward the person's body, at which time, the jack handle is attached to the jack again and the motion is repeated. A traditional jack handle must be constantly used, detached, reattached, and used again approximately 20-30 times before the jack would be an appropriate level for a user to change a tire or perform other desired car repairs or alterations.

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing performance of a consumer appliance, including: a consumer appliance; a work piece identifier; a director in communication with the consumer appliance; a data store in communication with the director; an identification device in communication with the director; and an optimization module in communication with the director, having executable instructions for determining optimized operating conditions of the consumer appliance. One exemplary embodiment is a method of optimizing processing conditions based on environmental conditions. The method comprises the steps of providing a consumer appliance having one or more sensors in communication with a director and sensing one or more environmental conditions from the sensors. The sensors might then communicate the environmental conditions to the director and to an optimization module in communication with the director.

Abstract: A pressurized pretreatment process for removal of stains on fabrics prior to washing employing means for delivering a stain pretreating solution under the pressure of water or air or a combination of water and air. Stains are effectively removed on such fabrics as polyester/cotton blends and cotton, and a washing machine having delivery means for delivering a stain pretreating solution under pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to cationic aminodianthraquinones containing at least one cationic group Z, Z being chosen from quaternized aliphatic chains, aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized saturated ring and aliphatic chains containing at least one quaternized unsaturated ring, their use as direct dye in compositions for dyeing keratinous materials, in particular human keratinous fibers such as hair, the dyeing compositions containing them, as well as the dyeing methods using them.

Abstract: The present application relates to a cosmetic composition intended for treating keratin fibres, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibres:

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, and in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation base, 2-amino-3-hydroxypyridine as coupler and at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme, and to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: Process for preparing formulations comprising dyes and/or brighteners which possess at least one free SO3H and/or COOH group, characterized in that an aqueous suspension comprising

Abstract: Disclosed is a paint roller apparatus including a generally cylindrical roller sock which can be positioned in painting and filling orientations, an edge guard means and means for securing relative orientation therebetween. Also disclosed is methodology of the apparatus application in the painting of a surface which is adjacent to a surface which is protected, by the edge guard means, from being simultaneously painted.

Abstract: A side rear-view mirror retrofit wiper assembly including a housing member that is sized to be positioning about the one side rear-view mirror assembly to allow the one side rear-view mirror to be seated within. A wiper shield projecting outwardly from a side of the housing member and extending a vertical length of the housing. A wiper blade and a wiper arm are in communication. An arm control link is positioned adjacent the upper plate of the housing member and couples with the wiper arm. Finally, a motorized means is positioned within the housing member and has linking members coupled to a link pin that couples with the arm control link of the wiper arm to allow movable communication of the linking members with the wiper arm. The wiper arm with the arm control link provides pendulum fashion movement of the wiper blade across a mirror of the one side rear-view mirror.

Abstract: A portable steam cleaner eliminates the need for the heavy, self-contained machine that houses the water pump, vacuum system, solution tank, and wastewater recovery tank. It moves the vacuum system and recovery tank from the self-contained unit to a module that the technician wears on his back. The water pump itself becomes a separate unit that attaches to any external tank of water at the job site, such as a bathtub. This external tank serves as the solution tank. Because the portable steam cleaner breaks the machine into small, manageable modules, a technician can easily transport the equipment to a job site. With the smaller steam cleaner, the technician has a great degree of flexibility, so he can maneuver the steam cleaner with ease and efficiency. Finally, because the recovery tank rests on the technician's back, he can effortlessly drain the tank simply by opening a valve.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool for cleaning machines, comprising a box-like body which is interchangeably associable with a cleaning machine adequately provided with a power outlet and is movable on wheels; a front advancement part of the body is arranged transversely to a main direction of movement, so as to form a housing which accommodates a roller which is provided with bristles and is moved, by way of transmission means, by an electric motor which is accommodated within the body. The body is articulated to a connecting element adapted to provide a detachable connection to the machine with a dirt suction duct. The bristle-fitted roller is replaceable, and an inlet of the suction duct can be opened and closed by way of the presence of a passage flow control flap.

Abstract: A riding type sweeper with a rear-mounted engine and a driven sweeper roller located between the front axle and the rear axle, wherein the sweeper roller transports the dirt into a coarse dirt container disposed behind the sweeper roller, from which the fine dirt is suctioned off by a filter blower unit. The filter blower unit is arranged in the region before the rear-mounted engine in a vertically superpositioned arrangement, with the blower turbine together with the fine filter being arranged in a common box.

Abstract: A grommet for a wire harness is provided that includes a small-diameter portion into which a wire harness is insertable and which is tightly contactable with the wire harness, a large-diameter portion having an engaging groove engageable with an inner peripheral edge of an automobile body panel, an extending portion extending past an end of the small-diameter portion along an axial direction thereof, and a lip portion radially projecting from an outer peripheral surface of the extending portion. The lip portion tightly contacts an inner peripheral surface of the insertion hole from inside when the grommet is mounted. The lip portion has a step portion including a first face and a second face respectively engageable with the inner peripheral surface and an outer surface adjacent to a peripheral edge of the insertion hole. Thus, the tightness of the seal between the grommet and a sound insulator secured on the automobile body panel is improved.

Abstract: An obturator (1) for an opening (10) has a collar (2) comprising a peripheral lip (3) adapted to come into abutment on a face (10a) of the opening (10), and several teeth (6) mounted pivotally on the collar (2) and adapted to come into abutment on an opposite face of the opening (10) in a locked position of the obturator (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and method for reducing the wobble tendency in an axle-mounted caster wheel assembly on a vehicle-mounted broom system. The caster wheel is mounted on an axle which is connected to a yoke. The yoke is attached to an upwardly extending column member. Movement of the column member is controlled by an adjustable braking mechanism located at the top of the column member.

Abstract: Textile fibers, in particular cotton fibers, in a treatment installation by way of a transport system are supplied after one another to various treatment stations. With this the fibers are at least cleaned and homogenized. With a sensor system (10) continuously at least two different physical variables (22) are detected at the fibers. From the detected variables certain fiber properties are deduced and actual values are formed which in an evaluation means (8, 9) are compared to a nominal value (24) for each fiber property. With the presence of deviations from a nominal value the operating condition at least of one treatment station and/or of the transport system is changed. With this the whole treatment process is to be optimized.

Abstract: An apparatus for introducing a plurality of slivers simultaneously to a sliver processing machine includes an arrangement for withdrawing the slivers from coiler cans; a creel; a plurality of supply rolls mounted on the creel and contacting the slivers; a drive, having at least one drive motor, for rotating each supply roll; a common converter connected to the drive; and an rpm setter for setting rpm's of the drive such that the drive has an rpm essentially corresponding to a desired rpm.

Abstract: A locating frame for drawing and compacting units of a pair of adjacent spinning stations in a spinning machine where each drawing unit has a pressure roller which supplies the bundle of fibres to the compacting unit and which rotates a pressure roller of the compacting unit, by means of a belt transmission.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a clipping device made of plastic and which can surely grasp any good regardless a thickness thereof and which comprises a first clamping member 10, a second clamping member 11 rotatably supported at a part of the first clamping member 10, an elastically resilient member 13 integrally formed on a part of the first clamping member 10 and giving the second clamping member 11 a bias force to cause the second clamping member 11 to be moved to a direction whereby the second clamping member 11 to be opened, a coupling piece member 14 integrally formed on a part of the second clamping member 11, and an operation member 15 rotatably supported on a part of the first clamping member 10, and in that by coupling the coupling piece member with the operation member, the first and the second clamping members are fixed to each other.

Abstract: An integral spring clip and computer slot cover is disclosed for mounting over an expansion slot of a PC. The cover has an integrally formed spring clip assembly for capturing a ledge of the PC case over an expansion slot therein at one end and means formed at an opposite end of said cover assembly for retaining that end of said cover assembly to the computer case to allow either a slot cover to be mounted over the slot without the use of screws or to mount an expansion card therein by mounting the card through an opening formed in the cover assembly.

Abstract: A front center opening can be opened and closed by a zip fastener. A hook assembly joins upper ends of the front center opening in a separable way and adjusts a waist size of pants within a fixed range. An adjusting cloth is sewed between one of fastener tapes of the zip fastener and an outer cloth of the front center opening. The adjusting cloth has an overlap to provide an extra length on the waist size of the pants. The hook assembly adjusts the waist size of the pants so as to fit a waist size of a user. The overlap of the adjusting cloth is extended in a specified manner so as to adjust a size of the pants corresponding to a portion lower than the waist of the user.

Abstract: A front center opening can be opened and closed by a zip fastener. A hook assembly joins upper ends of the front center opening in a separable way and adjusts a waist size of pants within a fixed range. An adjusting cloth is sewed between one of fastener tapes of the zip fastener and an outer cloth of the front center opening. The adjusting cloth has an overlap to provide an extra length on the waist size of the pants. The hook assembly adjusts the waist size of the pants so as to fit a waist size of a user. The overlap of the adjusting cloth is extended in a specified manner so as to adjust a size of the pants corresponding to a portion lower than the waist of the user.

Abstract: A vacuum cinerary jar contains the remains or cremains of human beings or pets, a cover as a C-ring link component to compact the only top open of the foresaid main body in pressurization. A vacuum pump set on the cover, in which there is a stationary base and a piston respectively that set the first non-return valve and the second non-return valve. Utilizing the reciprocating motion of foresaid piston of a manual or electric operating shaft in pump to make the foresaid first and second non-return valve open on different time via resist-compressed action so as to cause the air in the jar extracted unidirectionally. Keeping the reciprocating motion of the foresaid operating shaft goes down to the setting of vacuum degree in the airtight jar.

Abstract: A lightweight structurally sound casket formed preferably of a sandwich construction using a core of an open cell or honeycomb patterned material and fluid resistant surface elements. The casket is comprised of a body containment portion and a lid portion, each of which has the sandwich construction as the main structural element. The open cell material is structurally enhanced by being sandwiched between first and second stabilizing surface elements in both the body containment portion and the lid portion. In addition to the stabilizing surface elements, an aesthetically pleasing material is adhered to the outer portions of the body containment section and lid so that the casket has an attractive appearance. The body containment portion is constructed from rectangular pieces of the open cell material and stabilizing surface elements by folding the same into a box-like configuration.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for producing mop trimmings from a twisted yarn (7) which is cut into pieces is described. In order to prevent any untwisting of the yarn pieces it is proposed that the twisted yarn (7) is subjected to a needling prior to cutting.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting a roll-formed product of a roll-forming unit having at least a roll-forming machine comprises a cutter mechanism arranged backward of the roll-forming machine, for cutting the roll-formed product sent out from the roll-forming machine into a predetermined cut length. Also provided is a feed roller which is rotated at a predetermined rotational speed, for sending out a formed product cut by the cutter mechanism backward.

Abstract: A stator assembly for use in an electromechanical machine includes an improved concentric winding arrangement. Groups of concentric coils are alternately inserted from both ends of the stator core. In other words, a first phase group is inserted from one end. The stator core is then rotated 180° for insertion of the second phase group. Next, the stator core is rotated back to its original position for insertion of the third phase group. The alternating process continues until all phase groups have been inserted. Preferably, the winding pattern utilizes a combination of full slots and shared slots, with full slots of different groups of the same phase being adjacent to one another. The invention permits the use of automated winding equipment in large inductions motors where hand insertion was often required in the past.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing a lithium secondary battery and more particularly, to a method for producing a lithium secondary battery comprising steps of unwinding a separation film for insulating electrodes by a roller, simultaneously coating an adhesive by an air injector on both surfaces of the separation film at regions where cathode plates and anode plates are to be attached to the separation film, simultaneously bonding the cathode plates and the anode plates respectively on the surfaces of the separation film while allowing the electrode plates on each surface of the separation film to be uniformly spaced apart from one another, laminating the bonded cathode plates and anode plates, and laminating the separation film bonded with the cathode plates and the anode plates so that the cathode plates and the anode plates are arranged alternately. According to the present invention, a lithium secondary battery can be made readily and efficiently.

Abstract: A gripping device for positioning a component (47) on a substrate, comprising three fingers (1, 2, 3) arranged in a triangle (7), and means for moving the fingers along parallel paths (4, 5, 6) relatively to each other to grip or release a component, a middle finger (2) being movable in opposite directions with respect to the outer fingers (1, 3).

Abstract: An electronic component mounting apparatus which employs a first air feed device connected to an air passage at one end part of a spline shaft, and a second air feed device connected to the air passage in the vicinity of the other end of the spline shaft. The first and second air feeds function to supply air to the air passage to return an interior thereof to atmospheric pressure. The time required to return the vacuum pressure in the air passage to atmospheric pressure can be shortened by the use of the two separate air feeds.

Abstract: A chip mounting system includes a substrate supply apparatus and a chip supply apparatus. The substrate supply apparatus includes a transport conveyor formed to be moved for a length corresponding to the size of a discrete substrate and a stage with a disposition surface corresponding to the size of the discrete substrate. In the chip supply apparatus, the lowermost chip tray of a plurality of stacked chip trays is sequentially transported to a chip supply stage, and a tray stage is disposed near the chip supply stage. In addition, the chip supply apparatus includes a box for surrounding an area in which the substrate and the chip are transported as a substantially closed space and a clean fan for flowing clean air into the closed space.

Abstract: In an electronic component mounting method and apparatus, an electronic component is taken out from an electronic component feed position, a posture of the component is detected, and the component is mounted on a board based on a detected result. The method includes acquiring image data with a camera of the component from the feed position, processing acquired image data with a plurality of algorithms for detecting postures of components, and detecting a posture of the component.

Abstract: A linkage terminal for a joint connector is provided by stacking two terminal elements, welding their carriers intermittently, and cutting the carriers corresponding to the number of unit accommodation grooves of a corresponding housing.

Abstract: A tube for a heat exchanger which is formed to have beads for dividing passages for a medium in the tube by roll forming, wherein base portions of the beads are formed to have a thickness (B) greater than a thickness of a plate material for the tube. The roll forming has a first step of sequentially bending the plate to have a depressed shape to form portions-to-be-bead which are to be intermediate forms of the beads, a second step of performing a width drawing of the portions-to-be-bead and a third step of compressing the portions-to-be-bead, after the second step, in a direction of the height of the beads, wherein a width (w′) of the depressions of the portions-to-be-bead (21a) in the first step is larger than a width (w) of depressions of beads (21) after forming, and a height (h′) of portions-to-be-bead (21b) after the second step is determined to be higher than a height (h) of the beads (21) after forming.

Abstract: A portable level and square laser alignment tool comprising a base and a separable L-shaped square. The base serves as an adjustable mounting surface upon which the L-shaped square is removably secured via a dual cam mechanism. The L-shaped square comprises two legs positioned at ninety degrees from each other thereby serving as a square to draw and/or test inside or outside right angles. Carried on each leg is a bubble level for providing a means to level the L-shaped square and/or the base. Additionally, a battery powered laser is attached to and is positioned in-line with each leg. The L-shaped square can be utilized alone or in conjunction with the base.

Abstract: A carrier shape measurement device includes: a stage which supports a carrier which is to be a subject of measurement; and a measurement section which measures a shape of the carrier, and the stage comprises kinematic coupling pins to support the carrier by a kinematic coupling.

Abstract: Described are mask-alignment detection structures that measure both the direction and extent of misalignment between layers of an integrated circuit using resistive elements for which resistance varies with misalignment in one dimension. Measurements in accordance with the invention are relatively insensitive to process variations, and the structures using to take these measurements can be formed along with other features on an integrated circuit using standard processes. One embodiment of the invention may be used to measure misalignment between two conductive layers. Other embodiments measure misalignment between diffusion regions and conductors and between diffusion regions and windows through which other diffusion regions are to be formed. A circuit in accordance with one embodiment includes row and column decoders for independently selecting mask-alignment detection structures to reduce the number of test terminals required to implement the detection structures.

Abstract: A device for measuring five parameters which define the riding position of a bicycle, which device may also e used as a jig to guide adjustment. The five parameters measured are: position height, saddle setback, saddle angle, reach to the bars, and bar angle The device treats these parameters as functions of a given rider's anatomy, and compensating adjustments factor out changes in crank length, height of shoe sole or height of pedal which would otherwise alter a rider's “reach” to the pedals. The device includes the scales and gauges needed to perform all measurements or to be used as a jig, as well as the fittings needed to attach it to a bicycle. No other tools are needed, and no disassembly of the bicycle, including crank bolts or cranks, is needed.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying “dry suits”, HAZ MAT suits, cleanroom suits and the like utilizes a blower and heating elements mounted through a neck, wrist or ankle seal of the suit. The heated and compressed air is discharged into the suit to absorb moisture from the internal suit surfaces, then is discharged through the suit seals, rapidly drying the suit. Inserts for establishing a desired discharge rate from the suit seals are described. The inserts also serve to stretch the neck and arm seals to the proper diameter for maintaining comfortable wear.

Abstract: A heat treatment process for fiber feedstock, such as cotton in the baled form, comprises repeatedly subjecting the bale to a reduced pressure atmosphere followed by the introduction of steam which permeates the bale. The interior of the bale may ultimately reach a temperature of about 80° C., which conditions and sanitizes the cotton fibers. Reduced pressure in the range of 20-200 mbar and steam treatment time in the order of 5 minutes can be employed.

Abstract: The method for safety control of the drying cycle in hydrocarbon-solvent dry-cleaning machines, comprising, in the first step of the drying cycle, when the temperature of the mixture of hot air and solvent at the outlet of the drying drum reaches values which are higher than a preset safety value passing, the drying air, before being returned to the drum, through an additional separator-heat exchanger having a high thermal capacity. The apparatus is constituted in particular by the additional separator-heat exchanger connected through at least one valve driven by a detection to the drying circuit of the machine.

Abstract: In a process of making a shoe, a waterproof lining sleeve which has a top open end and a bottom open end is mounted inside the shoe by attaching the bottom open end of the lining sleeve to an inner surface of the upper above a bottom end of the upper, without extending the bottom open end of the lining sleeve to the bottom end of the upper and without providing any stitch on the bottom open end of the lining sleeve. The bottom open end of the lining sleeve is attached by applying an adhesive directly to at least one of the upper and the bottom open end of the lining sleeve.