Patents Issued in April 17, 2008
  • Publication number: 20080086789
    Abstract: Protective devices and methods suitable for users of pneumatic tools are contemplated for providing covering sufficient to stop or impede a nail's momentum for protection of more commonly injured areas of the body. Protective devices and methods are provided to protect areas of the body such as: a hand, including thumb and index finger of the hand not holding the nailer; a wrist; a knee; a foot; and/or an ankle. Protective covering can be made of any material that is sufficient to stop or impede the nail's momentum. The material may be flexible or stiff. The material may not significantly impede normal joint articulation or significantly interfere with normal work functions. Material can be stiff and the protective device be composed of smaller elements joined so as to allow normal articulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Roderick Dick
  • Publication number: 20080086790
    Abstract: A cut-resistant composite yarn, comprising a high strength organic fiber having a tenacity greater than 15 grams per denier and a hard-particle-filled thermoplastic fiber useful in making fabrics from which protective articles, such as gloves are made.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Alan Koralek
  • Publication number: 20080086791
    Abstract: The undertank or lining tee includes a body and a sleeve, in part defining an armpit section aligned with the endocrine glands of the wearer. The armpit section has an interior surface of a given size. A shield is formed of a substantially bean-shaped fabric sheet of a size slightly larger than the size of the armpit section. The fabric sheet has a laminated or coated liquid blocking layer. The sheet is stitched to the interior surface of the armpit section to produce a slight puff or pucker in the shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Kathleen Kirkwood Samuel, Leon Samuel
  • Publication number: 20080086792
    Abstract: Moisture diverters attachable to a region above the eye and below the eyebrow that prevents sweat, liquid, moisture, or the like from entering the eyes of a wearer is described. A moisture diverter may include a substrate having an inner surface facing the wearer and an outer surface facing away from the wearer. The inner surface comprises a lower adhesive section and an upper adhesive-free section, the adhesive section releasably attaches the diverter to the wearer at a point above the eye and below the eyebrow, the adhesive-free section shaped or shapeable to abut or protrude from eyebrow region of a wearer and to divert moisture away from the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Charles Kuracina, Tim L. KITCHEN
  • Publication number: 20080086793
    Abstract: An article of headwear comprises a plurality of panels joined together along one or more seam lines. At least one of the panels is a piece of cloth capable of erasably receiving markings thereupon or comprising the piece of cloth. The piece of cloth faces outwardly, is co-extensive in size with the at least one panel, and may have a stiffening substrate such as buckram attached to its interior face. The at least one panel may form part of a crown, peak or brim of the article. The at least one panel may be embroidered or have an eyelet defined therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Alan Norman Higgins
  • Publication number: 20080086794
    Abstract: A garment with an adjustable waist is disclosed, having an opening intersecting a waist section of the garment, a closure mechanism urging the opening to a narrowed position or a widened position to adjust the girth of the waist section, and a panel bridging across the opening, the panel being hidden by the opening in a narrowed position. An embodiment of the closure mechanism includes a slide fastener extending along the opening. Another embodiment of the closure mechanism includes a waist band for extension across the opening and for selective attachment to respective fasteners located along the waist section to correspond with adjustments in the girth of the waist section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: JAMES H. GARDNER, III
  • Publication number: 20080086795
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective mask adapted to be worn by a person engaging in the game of paintball. The mask has a main body to cover the front, sides, mouth and ears of a user's face. It also has a removable flexible transparent lens that locks into a rigid support frame formed in the mask. The mask also has a strap to securely support the mask on a wearer's head, and a removable face engaging element provided to accommodate a face of the wearer. This face engagement element evenly engages around the wearer's face in a cushioned manner because its face engagement portion is made of foam that engages the user's face along the entire perimeter of the face engagement element. The face engagement element is securely locked onto the mask by locking clips that fit into openings on both sides of the face engagement element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Raymond Cyr, Richmond Ilalia, Zbigniow Migos, Marie-Pierre Gendron
  • Publication number: 20080086796
    Abstract: Eyewear member includes a structure for fitting peripherally on or around or behind lens and structure of conventional eyewear. Interfitting structure ranges from sealing segments to eyewear members which may attachably engage or simply interfit behind conventional eyewear. The eyewear members enables conventional eyewear to form a closer fit with the face of the user to protect the person's eyes from wind, water and foreign material. All embodiments contemplate selectable removability, replace ability and interchangeability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Arthur Lindahl
  • Publication number: 20080086797
    Abstract: A mask is disclosed. In one embodiment, the mask is a diving mask and includes a soft flirt; a plastic frame formed with the flirt; a strap interconnected both ends of the frame; two auxiliary eye frames; two lenses fitted in the frame by securing the auxiliary eye frames to the frame; and a brace either fully or partially formed in either a central portion of the frame or a connecting portion of the auxiliary eye frames by subjecting to injection molding and cooling processes. The brace includes holes, latches, and recesses for increasing its secure engagement with the frame. The enhanced frame can effectively resist collision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Chih-Cheng Shiue
  • Publication number: 20080086798
    Abstract: Disclosed are simulated rip stop fabrics. In one embodiment, a simulated rip stop fabric includes a plurality of body yarns that form a body of the fabric, and a plurality of pseudo rip stop yarns that are provided individually in discrete portions of the fabric body so as to form a grid pattern, the psuedo rip stop yarns comprising at least three individual yarns that are plied together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Southern Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Allen, Mike Creech
  • Publication number: 20080086799
    Abstract: Ultra Fresh Way Toilet consists of a toilet seat having an inner seat rim with a plurality of vents located on the inner seat rim, a vent fan attached to the toilet seat via a vent hose and a toilet bowl having inner bowl rim with at least one bowl vent located on the inner bowl rim. When a motion activated switch or another mechanism is activated, the vent fan starts sucking gas odors through the plurality of vents on the inner seat rim of the toilet seat through an exhaust manifold and into a vent hose and away from the toilet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Granush Bakhchadzyan
  • Publication number: 20080086800
    Abstract: Vented Toilet Seat consists of a toilet seat with a plurality of vents on the underside, a vent manifold, a vent hose with a butterfly valve, a wall-mounted vacuum, a hinge for the toilet seat, and an activation mechanism to start the wall-mounted vacuum. When pressure sensitive switches or another mechanism is activated, the wall-mounted vacuum starts sucking the gas odors through the plurality of vents on the underside of the toilet seat through the vent manifold and into the vent hose and then into the plumbing vent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Donald R. Entrekin
  • Publication number: 20080086801
    Abstract: A dispenser for releasing a treatment composition into the bowl of a toilet, and a fragrance into the surrounding room, comprises a solid block of a treatment composition in a housing. A bl>Ak of gel material impregnated with the fragrance fills an opening in a front wall of the housing and is exposed to the housing interior.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Peter Virica, Neil Papworth, Brian Wilson
  • Publication number: 20080086802
    Abstract: The TOILETFLOOR SHIELD will be a new product in line with the toilet fixtures and bathroom supplies. It is a clear flat light weight product that can come in four basic bathroom fixture colors. It is made from a thin sheet of steel. It has a soft white weather stripping complete around the outer edging of the model. The TOILETFLOOR SHIELD resembles a bathroom mat that will attractively fit in place around the toilet basing. It can fit or slide neatly in under the toilet base to the flange. It slides far enough in, to the flange that any urine will stay on the shield and not reach the original flooring. The experiment is, that all urine stay on the TOILETFLOOR SHIELD and not reach under the shield to the original flooring. This is how the TOILETFLOOR SHIELD saves and protect the flooring to last longer and cut down on those unwanted stale urine odors around the toilet base areas. It is a non-toxic chemically treated product.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Violet Geraldean Thomas, William C. Favors, Tyrone Lamont Turner
  • Publication number: 20080086803
    Abstract: An improved drain cleaning assembly (10) is provided having a coupling apparatus (18) designed to mate with the open end of a clogged drainpipe (12), an elongated, powered, axially-rotatable drain cable (16) passing through the apparatus (18) and into pipe (12), and water inlet and outlet lines (20, 26) coupled with apparatus (18) for delivery of water therethrough during the course of drain cleaning operations. The apparatus (18) includes a unitary main tubular body (38) receiving a drainpipe connection fitting (46) via quick-connect structure (44). The body (38) also has an internal sponge-type cable cleaning component (94) and a spray fitting (54) for directing incoming water onto cable (16). Preferably, the lines (20, 26) are each equipped with a check valve (21, 28) to control water flow through body (38) during drain unclogging and to facilitate visual verification of an unclogged condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: David Stoltz
  • Publication number: 20080086804
    Abstract: A toilet seat or receptacle, for use by newborns, infants, toddlers or preschoolers for assisting in their toilet training and toileting. The device includes a seat disposed about an opening, a head/backrest to which is attached a safety belt. It has one or more sound emitting devices to provide predetermined sounds used to induce or encourage the process of urination or defecation. It is configured for use with a toilet or potty or other toilet receptacle. The toilet seat has a left hand ramp portion configured to be disposed at a front left hand end of the toilet seat and configured for raising the left hand knee of the child towards the chest whilst sitting on the seat. The device also includes a right hand ramped configured to be disposed at a front right hand end of the toilet seat and configured for raising the right hand knee of the child towards the chest whilst sitting on the seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Lee Goh Aow
  • Publication number: 20080086805
    Abstract: A toilet (10) having an automatic flush assembly (50) includes a toilet bowl (14), a water holding tank (12) for supplying water to the toilet bowl (14), and a flush valve (22). The holding tank (12) supplies water to the toilet bowl (14) and defines a handle opening (34) for an actuating handle (36) of the toilet (10). The flush valve (22) provides fluid communication between the toilet bowl (14) and the holding tank (12). The automatic flush assembly (50) is mounted in the handle opening (34) and includes a sensor section (54), a control section (56), and an actuating mechanism (58). The sensor section (56) detects the presence of a person in front of the toilet bowl (14). The control section (56) receives a detection signal from the sensor section (54) and initiates a flush signal to the actuating mechanism (58), which actuates the flush valve (22).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: I-CON SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventor: Shawn Bush
  • Publication number: 20080086806
    Abstract: A toilet include a toilet water tank, a flapper valve and a float pusher that supports closing the flapper valve properly and moves up and down in the toilet water tank by buoyancy force, a vertical guide that guides the float pusher in moving up and down along the vertical guide. The flapper valve is adapted to open for releasing water from a toilet water tank and to close for the purpose of refilling water in the toilet water tank. The float pusher includes a through hole, a bottom surface, a top surface, an outer surface connecting the top surface and the bottom surface and a water recess that is adapted to contain water. The water recess is provided on the top surface. The through hole is provided between the top surface and the bottom surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Henry Hyunbo Shim
  • Publication number: 20080086807
    Abstract: A temperature difference swimming pool comprises a pool filled with water, a plurality of water curtain controlling devices, and a temperature regulating system. The water curtain controlling devices are spaced apart and arranged at a bottom of the pool, each of the water curtain controlling devices includes two juxtaposed pipes, a series of intermittent holes is formed in a top surface of the pipes and located along the length thereof and is vertical to the water surface of the pool, the pipes each has a close end, and another end of the pipes is connected to a pump. Water is suctioned by the pump into one pipe via the holes thereof, and is then spurted out of the other pipe via the holes thereof, thus making the water circulates and forming a water curtain in the swimming pool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2005
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Yongkang Zeng
  • Publication number: 20080086808
    Abstract: A woven fabric pool cover has an antimicrobial agent that reduces/prevents the growth of microbes on the pool cover and in the water of a swimming pool covered by the cover. The fabric cover may be woven from polyolefin extruded monofilaments, and/or fibrillated tape yarns where the yarns have an antimicrobial agent added during the yarn extrusion process or added to fabric formed by the yarns. The fabric may be woven from traditional polyolefin extruded monofilaments, and/or fibrillated tape yarns before the resulting fabric is treated with a antimicrobial agent. Such treatment may involve spraying a solution onto the fabric or also dipping, soaking, or padding the fabric into the treating solution. The antimicrobial agent may form a zone of inhibition around the yarns and may seep out of the fabric to form zones of inhibition in the surrounding environment, like on the cover and/or in swimming pool water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Propex Inc.
    Inventors: Ralph Alan Sutton, Noah Nichols
  • Publication number: 20080086809
    Abstract: Overmolded jets for hydrotherapy equipment components providing enhanced gripping capabilities and ease of manipulation for the occupant of the hydrotherapy equipment in underwater or wet conditions such that the ergonomics of hydrotherapy equipment jets are enhanced and improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Russ Wooten
  • Publication number: 20080086810
    Abstract: A jet assembly includes a casing defining a flow path. The casing is adapted to be coupled to a basin, and an impeller is disposed in the flow path and adapted to generate a flow through the flow path. A motor includes a motor housing and a drive shaft coupled to the impeller. The motor housing is coupled to the casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Thanh Le
  • Publication number: 20080086811
    Abstract: This invention is a novel sink rim that is readily adaptable to mounting by conventional drop in, under mount and flush mount methods. By incorporating a thicker and wider outwardly extending peripheral mounting flange, a tri-mountable sink rim is created. Having a flat surface on both the upper and lower surfaces of the outwardly extending peripheral mounting flange, the rim may be mounted as a drop in or an under mount sink assembly. By welding the separate pieces to form the sink assembly, substantially square exterior edges (of from about 85 to about 95 degrees, preferably from about 89 to about 91 degrees) are formed. These square exterior edges, as opposed to rolled or beveled edges, create a truly flush mountable rim, overcoming the limitations of prior art sinks. The additional thickness and width of the outwardly extending peripheral mounting flange provide adequate support for the sink assembly when flush mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Shujen Yu
  • Publication number: 20080086812
    Abstract: This invention is a novel sink rim that is readily adaptable to mounting by conventional drop in, under mount and flush mount methods. By incorporating a thicker and wider outwardly extending peripheral mounting flange, a tri-mountable sink rim is created. Having a flat surface on both the upper and lower surfaces of the outwardly extending peripheral mounting flange, the rim may be mounted as a drop in or an under mount sink assembly. These square exterior edges, as opposed to rolled or beveled edges, create a truly flush mountable rim, overcoming the limitations of prior art sinks. The additional thickness and width of the outwardly extending peripheral mounting flange provide adequate support for the sink assembly when flush mounted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Shujen Yu
  • Publication number: 20080086813
    Abstract: A combined crib and playpen assembly includes a playpen body, a hanging bed, and a bassinet unit. The playpen body has a first bottom wall, and a first surrounding wall connected to and cooperating with the first bottom wall to define a first receiving space. The hanging bed is disposed removably within the first receiving space, and includes a second bottom wall spaced a part vertically from the first bottom wall, and a second surrounding wall connected to and cooperating with the second bottom wall to define a second receiving space. The bassinet unit includes a base plate disposed removably on the second bottom wall, and at least one bassinet member supported by the base plate and defining a third receiving space which is smaller than the second receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: WONDERLAND NURSERYGOODS CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shun-Min Chen
  • Publication number: 20080086814
    Abstract: An apparatus for displaying bedding at the point of sale of a mattress includes a fitted covering for positioning on a mattress. The covering includes a surface having a plurality of different bedding materials applied to the surface for display purposes. The covering includes a top wall and a side wall, and a plurality of panels or layers of bedding material may be coupled to the top wall. A method for advertising and displaying bedding for a mattress includes the steps of providing a covering having two or more different types of bedding material for partially covering a mattress and applying the covering to a mattress at the point of sale such that the different types of bedding materials are visible to a consumer. The covering does not completely obscure the top surface of the mattress. The types of bedding materials are sheets, mattress pads, blankets, and comforters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Gerald Wootten
  • Publication number: 20080086815
    Abstract: A patient support apparatus has a powered transport device that is operable to propel the apparatus along a floor in forward and reverse longitudinal directions, as well as in left and right lateral directions. A user input for selection of discrete speed settings for the powered transport device is included on the patient support apparatus. User inputs for controlling the direction that the apparatus is propelled are provided at the head end, foot end, and both sides of the patient support apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Ronald Kappeler, Robert Zerhusen, Steven McCaig, Christian Reinke
  • Publication number: 20080086816
    Abstract: An embodiment provides a patient positioning system for an imaging device. The patient positioning system comprises a table assembly for engaging and supporting a patient, at least one single cross bar assembly coupled to the table assembly and a belt drive assembly coupled to the single cross bar assembly, the belt drive assembly being configured to drive the single cross bar assembly. Another embodiment provides a patient positioning system comprising a table assembly and at least two multiple cross bar assemblies coupled to the table assembly. The table assembly is configured to be displaced to multiple positions along a vertical axis. The multiple cross bar assembly comprises multiple pair of cross bars coupled to one another by a pivot. The patient positioning system can further comprise a screw drive assembly coupled to the multiple cross bar assembly for driving the multiple cross bar assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventor: Asghar Ali Farooqui
  • Publication number: 20080086817
    Abstract: A device for emergency transport of pediatric patients that safely and efficiently transports a pediatric patient to a medical facility is described. The device facilitates a variety of rapid attachment mechanisms to support emergency medical personnel's ongoing need to quickly transport pediatric patients despite continuously, significantly changing specifications for conventional stretchers. Additionally, the device provides for safer, more stable transport of infants and more effective treatment of children with severe temperature imbalances.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Stefanie Zucker, Charles Bergh, Suzanne Hantke, Robert Ciappenelli
  • Publication number: 20080086818
    Abstract: A pillow having a length, a width and a height for supporting a head of a reclining body. The pillow is formed of a core formed with variable displacement parameters along the length and width in the direction of the height. The core includes an outer region surrounding, at least in part, an inner region where the inner region forms one or more cavities within the outer region to establish the variable displacement parameters. The variable displacement parameters allow the head to deform the pillow in the direction of the height of the pillow in proximity to the cavities for controlling alignment of the head in a comfortable sleeping position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Roger A. Sramek, David E. Lovejoy, Roger S. Smith
  • Publication number: 20080086819
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ergonomic pillow consisting of a body with a modular profile based on two cylindrical side sections and an intermediate prism-shaped section that is substantially smaller in height. The elasticity characteristics of the pillow are such that, when the user rests his/her head thereon in any position, equal pressure is applied over the entire contact surface. The inventive pillow can have a modular structure based on two basic elements, namely a half-pillow and a laminar section, the number and shape of which can be selected according to the desired elasticity and height.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2005
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Arturo Valero Pavia
  • Publication number: 20080086820
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes devices, methods, and systems for leg elevation. The leg elevating device includes a leg support platform, a base platform positioned adjacent the leg support platform, and a first and second lift positioned between and coupled to the leg support platform and the base platform. The leg support platform can have a first horizontal position relative the base platform when the first and second lift are in a first position, an angled position relative the base platform when the first lift is in a second position and the second lift is in the first position, and a second horizontal position relative the base platform when the first and second lift are in a second position. Also, the leg support platform can be a predetermined height above a floor surface when in the first horizontal position, such that the leg elevating device is locatable under furniture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Timothy Brenner
  • Publication number: 20080086821
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bed comprising a mattress with a plurality of air chambers arranged in a grid, each chamber being equipped with at least one air connection. The bed is also equipped with a plurality of controllable valves, each valve being assigned to one of the air chambers and several sensors. A control unit is connected to the sensors and controls the valves individually in accordance with the output signals of the sensors. In addition, the inventive bed comprises an air source that is connected to the valves.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2005
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Arno Friedrichs
  • Publication number: 20080086822
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pocket tool with a housing, a compartment region, pins (11a, 11b) and an implement (13) interchangeably mounted on one of the pins (11a, 11b) by means of a coupling mechanism (22) and which can be moved by means of a pivot bearing (18) between an inwardly pivoted transport position and an outwardly pivoted functional position, which is mounted against a spring element and can be moved relative to the pin (11a, 11b) into an uncoupling position and removed from the pocket tool. The coupling mechanism (22) has a guide track guiding the implement (13) in the uncoupling position at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis (68) of the housing (2) during its uncoupling movement along the compartment region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Carl Elsener
  • Publication number: 20080086823
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of washing laundry by controlling the intensity of washing according to the temperature of washing water. In the method of washing laundry using a washing machine including a cabinet having a laundry inlet for putting the laundry in, an outer tub disposed in the cabinet for reserving a washing water, and an inner tub disposed in the outer tub for rotating the laundry, a temperature of a washing water supplied to the outer tub is sensed. Then, the intensity of washing laundry is controlled according to the sensed temperature of the washing water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Soung-bong Choi
  • Publication number: 20080086824
    Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is the use, in the direct dyeing of keratinous fibres, of at least one direct dye and of a specific cationic hydrotropic agent of formula: in which X represents CH or N+R6 with R6 representing a C1-C10 alkyl, R1 represents either a hydrogen or a C1-C10 alkyl, if X represents N+R6, or (CH2)nN+R3R4R5 with R3, R4 and R5, which are identical or different, representing a C1-C10 alkyl and n representing an integer between 0 and 12, if X represents CH; R2 represents a C1-C4 alkyl; p has a value 0 or 1; the electrical neutrality of the compound being provided by a cosmetically acceptable anion or a mixture of cosmetically acceptable anions. The invention likewise relates to a dyeing composition comprising at least one dye and such a cationic hydrotrope and to colouring processes employing this dyeing composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Maxime De Boni, Alain Lagrange
  • Publication number: 20080086825
    Abstract: An improved grommet assembly for repairing a sandal having a foot retainer attached to a sole at least one terminus of the foot retainer includes a flange having a cross-sectional width substantially greater than a cross-sectional width of the at least one terminus. A bore extends axially through the flange, defining an opening of sufficient size to accommodate insertion of the terminus therethrough. A securing mechanism adapted and constructed to secure the grommet to the at least one terminus. The flange can be used in association with a sandal repair kit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Scott Mullen
  • Publication number: 20080086826
    Abstract: Attachment apparatus and method for interlocking attachment of a scraper blade with a drive shaft of a scraped surface heat exchanger includes a blade having dual attachment beams and a central locking member, and at least one pin having dual fingers each for interlocking with a respective attachment beam.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Benjamin Hardy, Drew Norman
  • Publication number: 20080086827
    Abstract: An oral care implement is provided having a head frame and a cleaning elements assembly attached thereto with tooth cleaning elements extending from one or more carriers. One or more central carriers can be suspended via a flexible bridge between a pair of support carriers attached to the head frame. The bridge may be formed from an elastomer and permit the one or more central carriers to move from an initial position toward the head frame during use. The bridge may include rigid supports and flexible elastomeric supports. The carriers and the bridge can be formed as a unitary assembly attached to the head frame, such as via mechanical connections. The mechanical connections could include snap-fit connections.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth Waguespack, Robert Moskovich, Bruce Russell, Douglas Hohlbein
  • Publication number: 20080086828
    Abstract: A multisided roller brush that can surround and act on the entire surface area of multisided objects comprising bars, posts, poles, shafts, spindles, railings, supports, and columns, but not limiting to the aforementioned group of multisided objects, while the operator is positioned on only one side of said multisided objects for purposes comprising painting, staining, dusting, polishing, striping, sanding, cleaning, wiping off or applying chemicals (liquid and powder), comprising a one piece frame and two rollers where the frame and rollers are in the same plane and the center line of the 90 degree angle formed by the rollers is 90 degrees to the center line of the frame handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Willis Gerald Major
  • Publication number: 20080086829
    Abstract: A scraper for removing wax or similar material from bases of skis, snowboards, surfboards, or similar recreational equipment. The blade for scraping is positioned inside the hollow unit and scrapes up the wax through a slot in the scraper that runs parallel to the blade. The wax is then contained inside the device until emptied.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Joshua Wade Adams
  • Publication number: 20080086830
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an adaptor of a wiper blade with an improved structure for allowing the wiper blade to be easily coupled to wiper arms with a variety of shapes and sizes upon exchange of the wiper blade. There is provided an adaptor coupled to a bracket of a wiper blade for coupling the wiper blade to a wiper arm, which includes a base body formed with a coupling groove portion to be coupled to the bracket, and a pair of base sidewalls coupled integrally with each other by the base body. Further, the base body includes a first elastic support extending from the coupling groove portion in one direction and a second elastic support spaced apart from the first support by a certain distance, and each of the pair of base sidewalls is formed with a through hole therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicants: ADM21 CO., LTD.
    Inventor: In Kyu Kim
  • Publication number: 20080086831
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly of a vacuum cleaner is disclosed. The A nozzle assembly includes a main casing having an air inlet formed thereto to draw in dust or dirt from a surface to be cleaned, a drum brush disposed in the main casing to brush away the dust or dirt adhered to the surface while rotating in contact with the surface, and a subsidiary brush unit disposed in front of the main casing to preliminarily brush away the dust or dirt adhered to the surface in front of the drum brush, and having a cover disposed in front of the main casing, and a subsidiary brush member to come in elastic contact with the surface. The subsidiary brush member is configured to change a relative position to the cover, and thus to selectively maintain a contact state or a non-contact state to the surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Dong-Hun Yoo
  • Publication number: 20080086832
    Abstract: A bumper and dusting attachment for a vacuum cleaner head generally provides a flexible body of mesh material having fleece on its exterior surface. The body defines a medial chamber and has a first end portion, a second end portion, a top edge, a bottom edge, a back surface and a front. Padding, having a retentive memory, fills the medial chamber adding thickness to the body. A protruding lip formed in the front surface extends elongately from the first end portion to the second end portion and protrudes outwardly from the front surface when the body is fastened to a vacuum cleaner head. Cooperating strips of hook and loop fastener carried by the back surface of the body and on the vacuum cleaner head provide for releasable attachment of the body to the vacuum cleaner head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventor: Lynne M. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20080086833
    Abstract: A floor-care vacuum cleaner comprising a floor-contracting body having an air inlet (16) for vacuuming-up dust, a fan (26) driven by a motor (22) permanently installed in the body, and means for accommodating at least one on-board battery (34) as a source of power for the motor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2005
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: JACM LIMITED
    Inventor: Graham Capron-Tee
  • Publication number: 20080086834
    Abstract: Handheld dust removal devices that selectively utilize vacuum pressure are disclosed. Preferably each device includes a small lightweight handle that houses a vacuum assembly having an electric motor and a battery. The device further includes a duster assembly for removably holding a dusting cloth or cover, whereby it can be used similarly to a conventional duster. The vacuum source can be fluidly connected to and draw a vacuum airflow through the duster assembly, for example, through and/or around the dusting cloth. In some implementations, this is done by drawing the vacuum airflow toward opposing lateral portions of the duster assembly. Some implementations further include an auxiliary vacuum inlet that is adapted and configured for drawing large particles such as crumbs, hair, and others thereinto. The auxiliary vacuum port can be displaced from the duster assembly, e.g., mounted to the handle or elsewhere, as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Ralph Schwarz, Matthew White, George Gregory, Robin Cocker, Craig Shiesley, Benn Miller
  • Publication number: 20080086835
    Abstract: The invention relates to a vacuum cleaning device comprising a dirt collection container which has a suction inlet and is in flow connection with at least one suction unit via at least one filter and at least one suction line, and comprising at least one external air inlet which opens into the suction line downstream of the at least one filter and is adapted to be closed by means of at least one closing valve, the closing valve having a movable valve body which, in a closed position, bears against at least one valve seat so as to form one or more sealing lines, the at least one sealing line delimiting an area which, in the closed position of the closing valve, is acted upon by a differential pressure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: Alfred Kaercher GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Christian Stewen, Uli Haeussermann
  • Publication number: 20080086836
    Abstract: A vacuum cleaning machine comprising a housing that includes a suction nozzle that is adapted to move along a surface to be cleaned and a receptacle coupled to the housing for holding particles removed from the surface during operation of the vacuum cleaning machine. The receptacle is provided with an external opening for the introduction of debris particles therein which are not ordinarily removable from the surface through the suction-generating apparatus. The vacuum cleaning machine can be an upright vacuum cleaning machine and the receptacle can be mounted to the handle. The receptacle can also be incorporated into a dirt cup in a cyclone separator module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: BISSELL HOMECARE, INC.
    Inventors: Adam G. Carr, Donald J. Mahaffy
  • Publication number: 20080086837
    Abstract: An agitator (100) for a suction nozzle (10) in a vacuum cleaner is disclosed for largely improving efficiency of the vacuum cleaner, the agitator (100) including a body rotatably provided at an inlet (12) of the suction nozzle (10), and at least one blade assembly (120) including a plurality of blades (121) configured to come in contact with a surface to be cleaned, and mounted at the body (110) along a length direction thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2004
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventors: Young Son, Hyoung Joo Cho, Kyeong Seon Jeong, Ki Tak Hyun
  • Publication number: 20080086838
    Abstract: A nozzle assembly of a vacuum cleaner capable of easily separating spidery dirt, such as hair, fur of a pet and the like, from a surface to be cleaned is disclosed. The nozzle assembly includes a nozzle assembly body; a drum brush unit disposed in the nozzle assembly body, and having a drum brush disposed to brush away dirt or dust adhered to a surface to be cleaned while coming in rotation contact therewith; and a subsidiary brush unit disposed to one of the nozzle assembly body and the drum brush unit, and having a subsidiary brush to preliminarily brush away the dust or dirt adhered to the surface to be cleaned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2007
    Publication date: April 17, 2008
    Inventors: Dong hun Yoo, Yun hee Park