Abstract: Coating compositions are disclosed that include a film-forming resin, a colorant, a long chain alkyl group containing polymerizable ethylenically unsaturated compound, and a diluent. Also disclosed are substrates at least partially coated with such compositions, substrates at least partially coated with a multi-layer composite coating comprising at least one coating layer deposited from such compositions, and methods for improving the adhesion of a multi-layer composite coating system to a porous substrate.

Abstract: A swimming pool cleaning device for automatically cleaning a submerged surface includes a forwardly inclined housing forming a flow passage including a flow control valve. A flexible planar disc extends around an inlet to the flow passage for engaging the surface to be cleaned. The flexible planar member includes slits extending from the peripheral edge inward toward the central opening to form a pedal-like segmented flange for splaying of each segment in response to travel of the cleaner over an irregularly contoured surface and facilitate an effective frictional contact with the surface. A steering mechanism driven by fluid flow through the housing causes the housing to rotate about the planar disc.

Abstract: A dust remover which comprises a power supply and an electrode applied with voltage by said power supply. The dust attached to the object of dust removal is removed therefrom by bringing the electrode into contact with the object of dust removal or approaching toward the object of dust removal. The object of dust removal is a conductor and/or an insulator. The voltage applied to said electrode is a pulsed voltage of plus and minus or an AC voltage of plus and minus. Or the voltage is a DC voltage having the same polarity with that of electricity with which the dust is charged, or the voltage is a DC voltage having an opposite polarity to that of electricity with which the dust is charged. The object of dust removal includes at least a ball for “Pachinko”, a car body, a printed board, a metal box or a part thereof, a frame for glasses, a plastic lens, a plastic box or a part thereof, a fiber, a wood, a paper box or a part thereof.

Abstract: An interdental treatment device, such as a toothbrush, includes a handle configured to accommodate an electric power source, a head carrying an interdental treatment tool, and a neck between the handle and the head. The head or neck includes a mechanical motorized vibratory device, including a drive which causes the head to vibrate. Electrical connections are operably connected to the mechanical vibratory device and the electric power source to power the mechanical vibratory device via the electrical connections. At least parts of the electrical connections are formed by tracks of an electrically conductive plastic material. In various embodiments, a vibration-damping structure dampens vibration transmission from the head to the handle.

Abstract: A tool for creating a deer scrape comprises a substantially planar body portion having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a plurality of extensions extending from the second surface, wherein the plurality of extensions cooperate to form a white-tailed deer hoof print. The tool further includes a handle extending from the planar body portion, a serrated edge located along a length of the handle, a substantially flat scraping edge located along the length of the handle, and at least one prong located at an end of the handle and extending angularly therefrom.

Abstract: A cleaning cloth assembly has a microfiber fabric layer, a knit mesh netting layer adjacent to the microfiber fabric layer, and the layers connected about perimeter edges.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a longitudinal axis, comprising a lower section and an upper section. The upper section and the lower section are generally aligned along the longitudinal axis. The lower section comprises a lower handle section and a shaft extending therefrom. The upper section comprises an upper body and a longitudinal cavity. The longitudinal cavity wall conforms to an outer wall of the shaft and is shaped so as to hold the shaft securely enough to avoid separation between the upper and lower sections. The longitudinal cavity wall is shaped so as to mate with the outer wall loosely enough to allow a force of the head pressing against the teeth of a user to effectuate a lateral rotation of the upper section in relation to the lower section. The lateral rotation reduces an amount of manual rotation of the toothbrush performed by the user.

Abstract: A brush head of compact design, which includes a bristle carrier having secured to it bristles, and an elastic element for holding an oral, dental and/or gingival cleaning and/or care substance. The elastic element is joined to the bristle carrier by means of a support element. The bristle carrier is made of a first plastic, the support element of a second plastic, and the elastic element of a third plastic.

Abstract: A long-shaped bath brush includes an elongated body, an elastic mesh tube and a fixing member. The elongated body has a grip portion and a rack portion which is provided with a clipping space, a clipping rod is extended from the rack portion to the clipping space, and a separate opening end formed between one end of the clipping rod and the rack portion, wherein the one end of the clipping rod is not connected to the rack portion. The elastic mesh tube is disposed in the clipping space, and is clipped and fixed by the clipping rod and the rack portion. The fixing member is disposed at the opening end, whereby the elastic mesh tube is not escaped from the clipping space. The long-shaped bath brush of the present invention has simple structure and processes for fixing the elastic mesh tube.

Abstract: Skate N' Mop is new in the history of floor cleaning, since the consumer will use it as a cleaning pad over a shoe, in order to clean their floors. With traditional mops, you have to use your arms to push the mop around; with Skate N' Mop, you are using the weight of your body to help clean in a more thorough and sanitary fashion.

Abstract: A cleaning pad is adapted to be releasably retained on a cleaning implement which includes on its cleaning head either multiple strips of pile-type fastener material or a plurality of attachment structures. The cleaning pad includes a top layer constructed of polyethylene and a bottom layer constructed of rayon. The top and bottom layers are affixed together along their peripheries by a bond line so as to define an enclosed pocket therebetween which is sized and shaped to receive a middle layer constructed of wood pulp paper. Multiple strips of hook-type fastener material are secured on the top layer and are adapted to releasably engage complimentary strips of pile-type fastener material on the cleaning implement. One or more mounting tabs are secured on the bottom layer and are adapted to releasably engage complimentary attachment structures on the cleaning implement. Each mounting tab can be disposed between a retracted, or folded, position and an extended, or unfolded, position.

Abstract: An autoclavable mop head comprising one or more folded tubular strand elements. The tubular strand elements incorporate an arrangement of elongate depressed channels and raised profile segments extending along their surface in the length direction.

Abstract: The invention disclosed herein provides a system, apparatus and method for removing a paint roller cover from a paint roller frame. The paint roller frame includes a handle having a movable button, a hollow support shaft, a roller support pivotally attached to the hollow support shaft, a spring mechanism and a cable that is connected to the button and the roller support. The paint roller cover is released from the paint roller frame by pressing the button. When the button is pressed the cable is pulled towards proximally. As the cable is pulled proximally, the roller support is moved towards the spring mechanism. The movement of the roller support towards the spring mechanism causes the spring mechanism to transform into a position to release the paint roller cover.

Abstract: A vacuum system includes a storage cabinet which is adapted to be located in a wall, such as between studs or the like, on each floor or in any area. The storage cabinet stores a retractable hose as well as storage for debris collected by the hose. The system is used in the manner of a central vacuum system, but is installed in each room or area of interest rather than one location in a building.

Abstract: A cleaning machine for cleaning a surface is provided. The cleaning machine includes a base assembly that moves along the surface and a liquid distribution system associated with the base assembly for distributing the cleaning solution to the cleaning surface. A suction nozzle assembly is mounted to the base assembly and includes a front nozzle portion and a rear nozzle portion. The front nozzle portion defines a fluid flow path having an inlet opening and an outlet opening and the rear nozzle portion defines a fluid flow path having an inlet opening and an outlet opening. A suction source is in fluid communication with the suction nozzle for applying suction to draw the cleaning solution and dirt from the surface and through the suction nozzle assembly. The fluid flow path of the front nozzle portion is closed in response to the base assembly moving in one of the forward direction and rear direction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and system to adjust the outflow of exhaust air that flows out of a nozzle outlet attached to a removable vacuum unit of a wet and dry vacuum cleaner. This adjustment allows the vacuum unit to perform at full operating capacity in a vacuum mode and yet reduce the air flow in a blower mode with the vacuum unit operating as if in the vacuum mode. The nozzle can include an air diverter that allows air in the nozzle to be diverted away from nozzle outlet. The air diverter can be adjusted to a variety of positions for controlling the amount of air diversion. The nozzle can be removably coupled with the vacuum outlet using a latch. An inlet ring on the nozzle having an enclosed portion can engage the vacuum outlet on the vacuum unit and stabilize the nozzle coupling to the vacuum unit.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes at least one cyclone dust separation unit. A cover is formed over the cyclone dust separation unit to attenuate noise generated by the cyclone unit. Dimples or recesses may be formed on the interior of the cover to further attenuate noise. In addition, a noise attenuating material may be inserted between the cyclone dust separation unit and the cover.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning head 1 comprises a housing 2 having an agitator in the form of a brush bar 4 rotatably arranged in a chamber 3 having an air inlet 6 and an air outlet 22. An air turbine 7 for driving the brush bar 4 is provided. The air turbine 7 has its own air inlet 9 for admitting clean air to drive the turbine. A restricting member 25 is arranged in the outlet of the chamber so as to restrict the cross-section of the outlet when the head is pressed against a surface to be cleaned. The restricting member 25 serves to restrict the flow of air from the brush bar chamber 3. The restricting member 25 is designed to distribute incoming air between the main inlet 6 and the turbine inlet 9 in a satisfactory ratio. Thus, more air flows through the turbine 7, enabling it to drive the brush bar 4 at high rotational speed.

Abstract: A device for installing carpet or other similar flooring material includes a base which is attached or mounted to a floor or other surface on which carpet is to be laid. The base incorporates a number of gripping members that are formed from the base and provide a secure manner in which carpet is held in place by the installation device. The device may be configured to accommodate a wide range of carpet textures and thicknesses, as well as the use of carpet padding.

Abstract: The invention relates to an overhead door closer. For reducing the width of the overhead door closer including the casing, it is proposed that the overhead door closer has two compression springs, which are disposed one inside the other, that the spring supporting member and the damping piston have an anti-rotation means in relation to the cam disc and in that the housing wall has a reduced cross-section on both sides of the longitudinal axis such that a substantially planar surface is formed on the outside.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle, in particular for use in a screwdriver. Such handle comprises an outer region having a first stiffness and an inner region comprising a second stiffness. According to the invention the second stiffness is smaller than the first stiffness. The inner region might be built with chambers and ribs wherein the chambers might be hollow or filled with a soft material, e.g. a gel or a soft porous or non-porous plastic material.

Abstract: A hinge for use in a motor vehicle, including first and second members pivotably coupled to each other. First and second position retainers are coupled between the first member and the second member to releasably secure the second member in a first holding position relative to the first member. The first position retainer has a first holding portion and the second position retainer has a second holding portion such that one of the first and second position retainers is structured and arranged to move relative to the other of the first and second position retainers such that the first and second holding portions move into and out from a first holding position. The first and second holding portions are structured and arranged to be releasably secured to each other in the first holding position.

Abstract: A hand tool and a method of fabrication thereof, the tool comprising a head having a neck portion provided with perforations, and a handle comprising a core and a sleeve, the sleeve of the handle being molded over the core and the neck, the material of the sleeve forming a bridge between the core and the neck and filling the perforations of the neck.

Abstract: A holder assembly for paper currency, credit cards and other type of currency including an elongated band comprising a plurality of movably interconnected segments extending along a length thereof. A connecting assembly interconnects the plurality of segments and is structured to facilitate expansion or contraction of the band as well as to normally bias the band, as well as the plurality of segments, into a contracted orientation. In at least one embodiment a coupling assembly is connected to the band and is disposed and structured to vary the length of the band such that the longitudinal dimension thereof is adjustable whether the band is in the expanded or contracted orientation.

Abstract: A fastening device for detachably joining together paired articles of clothing, such as socks or gloves, is described. The device includes male and female fastener portions that are adapted for attaching to the articles of clothing and provided with complementary threads for detachably coupling to each other. In applications, the device protects the article of clothing from loss or mismatch during their laundering or storing.

Abstract: Clamping device (1) for shoelaces (2) or the like lacing devices with clamping jaws, between which the shoelace (2) can be locked in a closed position and moved back and forth in an open position, wherein the clamping device (1) is engageable in an open position wherein the engagement in an open position of the clamping device (1) is releasably by a movement of the shoelace (2) to be locked in a direction out of the pulling direction of the shoelace (2) as well as a shoe with a clamping device (1) in accordance to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a release buckle for coupling or decoupling a band used in a bag, a sack, clothing and the like for carrying articles, which includes a fixing base formed with protrusion parts on both sides of a front surface thereof with fitting hook guide coupling grooves, and a fitting hook inserted into a lower part of the fixing base to be positioned in the fixing base entirely, wherein the releasing work for releasing the holding state of the fitting hook by using fingers, which has been carried out in the prior art release buckle in advance to separate the fitting hook from the fixing base, is not necessary any more, especially, it becomes possible to couple or decouple the fitting hook with or from the fixing base conveniently while wearing thick gloves in winter time, the coupling state between the fitting hook and the fixing base may be kept more stably, and an entire area of the release buckle in the coupled state may be reduced, creating compact and clean images.

Abstract: A buckle for swimming goggles is assembled on a left/right frame of swimming goggles, allowing a head strap pulling therethrough and controlling engagement with or disengagement from stopping grooves of the head strap. The buckle for swimming goggles includes a connecting base, a pressing member pivoting to the connecting base by means of leverage, a button for controlling the pressing member to disengage from the stopping grooves of the head strap, a cover assembled to the connecting base, a wrapping layer, and a mounting element between the connecting base and the cover for mounting on the left/right frame of the swimming goggles. The wrapping layer is provided on an outward side of the cover, and enveloping the button entirely, thereby avoiding nipping users' hair.

Abstract: One-piece and two-piece watchbands may be quickly and easily installed on a watch of the wearer's choice and may just as easily be removed and replaced with another watchband to provide color and style coordination with other items of the wearer's chosen wardrobe.

Abstract: A fastener requiring less space for the performance of the locking or unlocking action without causing an interference with other surrounding component parts is disclosed to include a locating bar, a first hook member connected to one end of the locating bar, a slide slidably coupled to the locating bar and having a relatively lower portion and a relatively higher portion, a second hook member inserted through the locating bar and the slide in a first direction, and a transverse pin inserted through the second hook member in a second direction and supported on the slide to control locking/unlocking action of the fastener.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for forming a pattern of low basis weight regions, such as apertures or perforations, in an unbonded fibrous web. The present apparatus includes a forming surface having a pattern of forming elements, with an unbonded web positioned in operative association with the forming surface. Differential air pressure is applied to the web so that a pattern of low basis weight regions is formed corresponding to the pattern of forming elements. The fibrous web is thereafter removed from the forming surface, and can be further processed, if desired, such as by application of binders or other finishes, and can be integrated with associated components for various end uses, including medical, industrial, and hygiene applications.

Abstract: A cutting tool is provided and includes a plurality of cutting inserts located in respective insert pockets. The cutting inserts each include a top cutting plane with at least one cutting edge and a bottom support plane. The top cutting plane includes an engagement portion for mating with a respective engagement portion located in the respective insert pocket. A clamping wedge clamps the cutting insert against the respective insert pocket. A shear resistance created between the engagement portions of the cutting insert and the respective insert pocket during operation of the tool is greater than a centrifugal force created during operation of the cutting tool. In an exemplary embodiment, the engagement portions are shown as a plurality of serrations. The cutting tool is particularly useful in high speed milling operations.

Abstract: A method for welding a plurality of pipes, including first, second and third pipes, to each other, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a clamping apparatus comprising a rigid frame, first and second clamping means for clamping the pipes, said first and second clamping means being supported on the frame; (b) engaging a side of the first pipe with the first clamping means and a side of the second pipe with the second clamping means and with a first end of the first pipe disposed at a welding distance from and in line with a first end of the second pipe; (c) operating a welding apparatus to make a welding seam to connect the respective first ends of the first and second pipes; and (d) moving the clamping apparatus along the second pipe to a second end of the second pipe and repeating steps (b)-(c) to weld the second end of the second pipe to a first end of the third pipe, wherein the method comprising the steps of determining a shape of the first pipe with help of the first clamping means, storing

Abstract: An injection needle master is manufactured (S1), the injection needle master is mounted on a master receiving holder (S2), an electroforming metal is adhered to the injection needle master by an electroforming treatment (S3) and, finally, the injection needle master is pulled from an electroforming tank together with the master receiving holder whereupon the electroforming body, which constitutes the injection needle main body, is released from the injection needle master (S4). The manufactured injection needle comprises a tapered portion in which the outer diameter of the puncture tip-end portion is about 0.12 mm and in which the outer diameter narrows between the base-end portion and the puncture tip-end portion.

Abstract: A method for making a luminescent key. The key has a 3-dimensional shape and is extraordinarily thin. Besides, the key evenly emits luminescence. The key can be used in a mobile phone to save space so that more components can be put into the mobile phone.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for an electronic assembly. The electronic assembly has a first object created and separated from a host substrate. The first object has a first electrical circuitry therein. A carrier substrate is coupled to the first object wherein the first object is being recessed below a surface of the carrier substrate. The carrier substrate further includes a first carrier connection pad and a second carrier connection pad that interconnect with the first object using metal connectors. A receiving substrate, which is substantially planar, including a second electrical circuitry, a first receiving connection pad, and a second receiving connection pad that interconnect with the second electrical circuitry using the metal connectors. The carrier substrate is coupled to the receiving substrate using the connection pads mentioned.

Abstract: A method of fabrication of a magnetic head including a read head sensor includes providing a read sensor stack having a front edge, a rear edge, a right side edge and a left side edge, and at least one pinning layer. The left side edge, right side edge, front edge and rear edge of the sensor stack are milled. The read sensor stack is annealed in a magnetic field to set the final orientation of the pinning layer, and the read sensor stack is encapsulated in overcoat material having a front surface. A projected final ABS boundary is established which lies within the overcoat material. A trim range is established relative to the projected final ABS boundary. The front surface of the overcoat material is lapped until the overcoat front surface is within the trim range. Residual overcoat material is then removed by ion beam etching.

Abstract: The invention discloses a fabrication method of semiconductor electric heating film at least comprising the steps of: preparing an elementary material from one of the metallic (Sn, V) chlorides or silicides, into which one of the compounds of Fe, Sb, In, Zn or Zr is further added as an anti-oxidation additive, above resultant is used as basic semiconductor electric heating film material having anti-oxidation property; uniformly mixing the aforesaid material, and taking a predetermined ratio of it to solve in a solvent; uniformly churning the resultant prepared in the above step, and adding a small amount of HF non-organic acid as an modifier so as to improve film's stability and causing oxidation or reduction between the solvent and the film material; and cleaning a substrate with supersonic wave and then washing it with pure water in order, after that setting the washed substrate in a furnace and heating the substrate with in-line heating process gradually, and as soon as the substrate's surface has reached

Abstract: A piston for an automatic transmission including a cylindrical portion and a bottom portion formed integrally with one of opposite axial end portions of the cylindrical portion and being formed by a press-forming operation, including a lug formed on the cylindrical portion by cutting and radially outwardly raising a predetermined circumferential portion of the cylindrical portion, so that the lug engages with a predetermined stationary member. The cylindrical portion includes a cutout formed in a circumferential part thereof, and a rotary member that rotates about an axis parallel to an axis of the piston is disposed in the cutout.

Abstract: A shipping comb for assembling a disk drive comprises: a comb block, wherein the comb block comprises a locking portion having a comb pin hole forming therein, at least one spacer and a connecting beam to connect the locking portion and the at least one spacer; a comb pin received in the comb pin hole of the locking portion; and a controlling system to engage with and control the comb pin to move in the comb pin hole. The invention also discloses a method for assembling a disk drive using the shipping comb.

Abstract: An assembling machine with a feeder is provided. The feeder feeds receiving components into an assembler, where a moveable coupling mechanism couples attaching components to the receiving components. Transporting mechanisms coupled to a plurality of drive trains deliver the receiving components across the feeder table and to the assembler. The transporting mechanisms alternate between a plurality of speeds so as to deliver the receiving components to the assembler such that the moveable coupling mechanism may operate at a continuous, periodic rate.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a printed wiring board with a component mounting pin to connect a printed wiring board and an electronic component A method of manufacturing a printed wiring board (1) with a component mounting pin (18) at a stage to form a component mounting surface after layers of a predetermined number were formed includes the steps of forming a conductive land (11) on the component mounting surface, covering the component mounting surface with an insulating layer (12) except the conductive land (11) of the component mounting surface, partly forming near the conductive land (11) of the upper surface of the insulating layer (12) a sacrificial layer (14) which can be removed in the subsequent process, forming conductive layers (16, 17) on the upper surfaces of the conductive land (11) and the sacrificial layer (14) with a plating process to pattern the conductive layers (16, 17), forming the component mounting pin (18) elongated from the conductive land (11) by pa

Abstract: Boring device for boring via holes for connecting contact regions of a first layer of a multilayer printed circuit board to contact regions of a second layer of the circuit board includes boring device for boring the via holes and control device for generating control signals for controlling boring device in accordance with via holes to be bored. A device is provided for determining a layer-to-layer misalignment between the first and second layers of the circuit board. Device is connected to control device for feeding a signal representing determined layer-to-layer misalignment to control device, which generates control signals as a function of determined layer-to-layer misalignment so that boring device bores via holes as a function of determined layer-to-layer misalignment. Boring device includes at least one laser for forming the via holes.

Abstract: An approach is provided for fabricating cantilever probes. The approach generally includes using various techniques to secure a cantilever probe in a manner to allow a tip to be created on the cantilever probe. For example, embodiments of the invention include attaching the cantilever probe to a carrier structure by clamping the cantilever probe to the carrier structure, bonding the cantilever probe to the carrier structure via a post feature on the cantilever probe, or applying a material on the carrier structure and substantially around and in contact with the cantilever probe to affix the cantilever probe to the carrier structure. A probe tip can then be formed on the cantilever probe while the cantilever probe is attached or affixed to the carrier structure. The cantilever probe can then be removed and bonded to a probe substrate.

Abstract: A method and a device for machining a cracking groove for a connecting rod, wherein a drive pulley is rotated under the driving action of a rotatingly driving source installed in a body to transmit the rotatingly driving force of the drive pulley to a driven pulley through a drive force transmission belt so as to rotate a groove machining part integrally connected to the driven pulley. In the groove machining part, a spindle integrally connected to the driven pulley is rotatably supported on a support part, and a saw having a plurality of blade parts on the outer peripheral surface thereof is installed on the holding part of the spindle.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing an inkjet printhead.

Abstract: A rotary electric shaver including a shaver main body; a motor installed in the shaver main body; and a plurality of outer cutter units detachably provided on the shaver main body, each of the outer cutter units including an outer cutter and an inner cutter which is rotated by the motor and rotate while sliding against the inner surface of the outer cutter are, and in this shaver, each of the outer cutter unit includes a cutter frame on which the outer cutter is mounted at a top end thereof, and this cutter frame is swingable in any direction, and thus the outer cutter units are swingable independently of each other.

Abstract: The present invention is a razor blade carrier having a base with at least two stepped protrusion extending outwardly therefrom. The stepped protrusion define at least two landing positions that support a portion of the razor blade. The landing surfaces of the stepped protrusions cooperate to define at least two razor blade locations. The razor blade carrier is used in a razor cartridge.

Abstract: A hand tool such as a folding knife incorporates a blade stop pin that stops rotation of the blade in the open position. The stop pin defines a multifaceted face having plural surfaces, each having a radial distance from an axial centerline that is different from adjacent surfaces. Rotation of the stop pin allows for adjustment of the stop position of the blade.

Abstract: A method of separating frozen food products and a frozen food product separation tool. A first step involves providing a tool that has a wedge mounted to a body and a hammer that slides along the body to impart a jarring impact to the wedge. A second step involves positioning an edge of the wedge where two frozen food products are joined. A third step involves sliding the hammer along the body to impart a jarring impact to the wedge, thereby driving the wedge between the two frozen food products.