Patents Issued in April 2, 2009
  • Publication number: 20090083890
    Abstract: An attachment platform for attachment to a helmet having at least four suspension mounting holes, includes a front section, a left side section, and a right side section. A plurality of primary fasteners are provided for mounting in the four suspension mounting holes of the helmet. The front section of the platform is securable alone to the helmet, by a first two of the primary fasteners extending into a first two of the mounting holes of the helmet. The front section and the side sections of the platform are securable together to the helmet, by the first two of the primary fasteners extending into the first two mounting holes of the helmet and by a second two of the primary fasteners extending into the second two mounting holes of the helmet. A novel mandible and face shield with attachment stems are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: BAE SYSTEMS AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE GROUP, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Martin Dempsey, Christian J. Harris, Christopher Michael Stalzer, William Schorr
  • Publication number: 20090083891
    Abstract: Disclosed is a face mask for use with a sports helmet. The face mask comprises a frame which is sized and shaped to surround at least a portion of the face of a user, and is connectable to the helmet. A shielding member is connected to the frame, and has a plurality of wires arranged in a grid, which define a plurality of openings therebetween. At least a portion of the wires are made from high tensile strength transparent wires.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Jean Charles Cote
  • Publication number: 20090083892
    Abstract: A kit cover for protective garments, including a right fabric panel. The right fabric panel includes a front edge, a back edge, a top edge and a bottom edge, the back edge configured to attach to a protective garment. A left fabric panel is also included. The left fabric panel includes a front edge, a back edge, a top edge and a bottom edge, the back edge configured to attach to the protective garment. A first half of a first removable fastener is disposed adjacent to the front edge of the right fabric panel. A second half of the first removable fastener is disposed adjacent to the front edge of the left fabric panel configured to attach to the first half of the first removable fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Point Blank Body Armor
    Inventor: Ardith D. Parks
  • Publication number: 20090083893
    Abstract: A protective apparel to be worn when changing clothing comprising: (a) a rayon silk blend or other smooth cloth material in an elongated oval shape with a continuation of the cloth into extended arms to the left and right to be used to tie the apparel around the neck, (b) the apparel is manufactured in one piece, (c) the apparel is adaptable to be worn either 1) tied around the neck of the wearer with the body of the garment covering the head and face from back to front or 2) tied around the neck with the body of the garment covering the chest like a bib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Karen H. Bergman, Billie Guidi
  • Publication number: 20090083894
    Abstract: A composite garment particularly suited for exercise includes an inner garment connected at the waistband with an outer garment. The inner element includes a torso element made of a body control material such as Lycra® to provide full body control circumferentially about a wearer and a finishing element made of a lacy material and terminating with a scalloped edge to prevent the formation of a panty line under the outer garment. The outer garment is also made of a stretchable fabric that contours the body and is comfortable to wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Nancy CAUSEY-GABBE
  • Publication number: 20090083895
    Abstract: A woman's sleeping garment includes a body, an adjustable band and a lift arrangement. The body includes an upper tubular portion having a neck hole formed therein for a wearer's head; a lower tubular portion; and a collar portion extending from the neck hole. The lift arrangement includes first and second panels coupled inside the upper tubular portion; a first strap extending from a top portion of the first panel through a first hole formed in the collar and extending behind a wearer's neck; and a second strap extending from a top portion of the second panel through a second hole formed in the collar and extending behind the wear's neck. The adjustable band radially constricts an area when tightened, the lift arrangement urges the panels toward the collar when the straps are coupled, and the collar is foldable to cover the straps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Susan E. Pellegrini, Amy E. Stephens
  • Publication number: 20090083896
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shirt collar size adjusting frame including: a fastening button provided at one side thereof so as to be inserted through a button hole formed on a shirt collar; and a slit formed at the other side thereof so as to allow a collar button formed on the shirt collar to be inserted therethrough, whereby the shirt collar size adjusting frame is connected between the opposite ends of the shirt collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Young-Il Park
  • Publication number: 20090083897
    Abstract: To make it easier to remove and insert a covering part via an accommodation part in a cold-weather glove in which the accommodation part is provided to a glove body and in which the covering body, which imparts cold weather protection, is connected to the accommodation part. A side part of the hem part (10) of the glove body (1) is divided, the divided end part of the hem part (10) on the side of the back-of-the-hand part extends towards a side of the glove body (1), and the laterally extending part (11) can be superposed in alignment along the palm part-side of the hem part (10). Releasable holding means (5) is provided for holding the laterally extending part (11) in a superposed state along the palm part-side of the hem part (10). The access opening 4 extends to the laterally extending part (11), and the opening width of the communicating opening part (4A) is increased when the access opening (4) is opened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: KABUSHIKI KAISHA KUREBU
    Inventor: Etsuo KISHINO
  • Publication number: 20090083898
    Abstract: A beanie for covering at a portion of the hair on the head of a person has at least one rear opening with opposite beanie portions on opposing sides of the opening. A plurality of spaced apart closures extend along the opposite beanie portions on opposing sides of the rear opening, and each of the spaced apart closures has open and closed positions so that the rear opening may be fully or partially open or fully closed depending upon the open or closed position of the closures. Preferably each closure provides a button on one side of the rear opening and a loop on the other side of the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Nicole Shirey
  • Publication number: 20090083899
    Abstract: A harness for holding the distal end of a pant leg about the ankle region of a person who is wearing long pants is disclosed herein. The harness includes an elongate first strap, an elongate second strap, and a pair of releasable fasteners. The first strap has two ends, and the second strap has two ends joined to the first strap respectively proximate the two ends of the first strap. The fasteners are respectively located at the two ends of the first strap. In this configuration, the first strap is adapted for fitting about the sole of a foot of the person, and the second strap is adapted for fitting about the heel of the foot. The fasteners are adapted for being attached to the distal end of the pant leg so as to hold the distal end of the pant leg in place about the person's ankle region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Sal Herman
  • Publication number: 20090083900
    Abstract: An open view facemask visor is an apparatus composed of a high impact resistive material any portion of which is capable of filtering or reflecting light. The visor is formed by shaping a nominally thick sample of the impact resistive material such that the finished product can be affixed either over or under a given helmet facemask design. Once installed, an open view facemask visor enhances the protection of a sporting helmet facemask by providing the user a barrier to light, glare, or debris without obscuring the “open view” to the user's eyes. Whether by integrating a clear section in the tinting of the high impact resistive material or simply providing a physically open, or cut-out, section in the visor, proper positioning of the visor shield on the facemask will not obstruct one's ability to view the helmet wearer's eyes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Samuel Wallace
  • Publication number: 20090083901
    Abstract: A protective pad assembly for releasably attaching to a garment, comprises a flexible inner member provided to be disposed inside the garment, an outer member provided to be disposed outside the garment and a securing device provided for releasably attaching the outer member to the inner member. The outer member further includes an outer protective pad. The securing device includes an inner magnetically attractive element attached to the inner member and an outer magnetically attractive element attached to the outer member. The outer magnetically attractive element and the inner magnetically attractive element are magnetically attractable to each other so as to hold the protective pad assembly in place on the garment. Moreover, one of the inner magnetically attractive element and the outer magnetically attractive element is a magnet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Joseph M. PARDILLO, John Picone
  • Publication number: 20090083902
    Abstract: A toilet flush water supply device for supplying flush water to a flush water tank of a flush toilet is disclosed. The toilet flush water supply device comprises a water supply pipe connected to an external water supply source, a water supply valve for switching between spouting and stopping of flush water supplied from the water supply pipe into the flush water tank, a float for switching between the spouting and stopping of the above water supply valve by a vertical movement thereof linked to fluctuations in the flush water level within the flush water tank, and a float guide disposed on the outer surface of the water supply pipe for guiding the vertical motion of the float.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicants: TOTO LTD., VORETO (XIAMEN) PLUMBING TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Eiji Fukuzawa, Yoshinobu Uchimura, Qing Zhang, Shan Lin, Fu Shan Chen
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    Publication number: 20090083903
    Abstract: A spa includes a shell including a plurality of water ports configured for emitting water therefrom, a first water well, and a second water well. The first and second water wells each are configured for receiving water from at least one of the plurality of water ports and for holding water therein. The second water well is separate from the first water well.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Sam Badiac
  • Publication number: 20090083904
    Abstract: A shower curtain closure system cooperable with a shower curtain rod, the shower curtain and shower curtain liner each being of two piece construction, there being fitted over the shower curtain rod at its distal ends, an L-shaped bracket being U-shaped in cross section and having a plurality of depending finger hooks, one such bracket at one end of the shower curtain rod fixedly securing a portion of the shower curtain and shower curtain liner in fixed relationship with the shower or tub, the opposing bracket partially securing a second portion of the shower curtain and shower liner in fixedly relationship with the shower or tub, the opposing end of the second portion of the shower curtain and liner being secured to a U-shaped slidable bracket having depending finger hooks which is slidable on the shower curtain rod for engagement and disengagement with the first L-shaped bracket, thereby opening and closing the shower curtain and liner, the shower curtain and liner vertical hems having a plurality of magnet
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Stewart A. Roston
  • Publication number: 20090083905
    Abstract: A rotatable shower rod system may be provided. The system may include a pair of mounting brackets coupled to a wall, the pair of mounting brackets includes a stationary portion; a rotatable portion rotatably coupled to the stationary portion, the rotatable portion rotates to at least one of a first position and a second position about an axis of rotation; and a cover coupled to the stationary portion; and a curved rod extending between the pair of mounting brackets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Colleen O'Connell
  • Publication number: 20090083906
    Abstract: The invention provides a mixing faucet system for an aircraft capable of minimizing as much as possible the size of the portion visible to the user, to thereby enhance the design flexibility of the wash basin and the lavatory including the wash basin. A mixing faucet system 1 for an aircraft comprises a discharge unit 2 of hot and cold water disposed on the wash basin in a lavatory of an aircraft, and a supply unit 3 separated from the discharge unit 2 and provided at a remote location from the wash basin for supplying to the discharge unit 2 through a hose 4 cold water and hot water either independently or in a mixed state. The discharge unit 2 is not equipped with a mixing function, and the supply unit 3 provided with the mixing function can be placed at a position remote from the discharge unit 2.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: JAMCO CORPORATION
    Inventor: Yoichi KURITA
  • Publication number: 20090083907
    Abstract: This invention is directed towards a patient single surface system, PS3, which is a next generation system solution for patient accommodation, diagnosis, treatment, transfer and transport. PS3 provides a single surface for the patient to remain on from the trauma site through diagnosis, treatment and convalescence. Needs addressed by the PS3 system include improved patient treatment through reduction in time to treatment, reduced or eliminated unnecessary patient movement and injury, as well as improved comfort throughout treatment and convalescence. In addition, the PS3 system solves significant economic considerations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Scott M. Ahlman
  • Publication number: 20090083908
    Abstract: Hygienic, antibacterial, and anti-allergenic pillows or pillow encasings with a covering are disclosed. The covering comprises a fabric coated with a monolithic coating and a filter. The monolithic coating prevents moisture from entering the pillow and allergens from leaving the pillow or pillow encasing. The filter is operative to allow air to egress and ingress the pillow covering.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: National Allergy Supply, Inc.
    Inventor: John Fry
  • Publication number: 20090083909
    Abstract: An apparatus for lifting a mattress so as to facilitate the bed making process and make changing bed linens less strenuous. The apparatus comprises an inflatable member disposed between a mattress and box springs of a bed and having each of a predetermined shape and a predetermined size and being formed of a predetermined material. A fluid communication means is engageable at a first end thereof with the inflatable member and an air pump is engageable with a second end of the fluid communication means for providing air for inflating the inflatable member. A power means is engageable with the air pump for providing power to operate the air pump and a switch means is engageable between the power means and the air pump means for activating and deactivating the air pump. A valve means is disposed in one of the fluid communication means and the pump means for controlling inflation and deflation of the inflatable member as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Fred R. Amsler, JR.
  • Publication number: 20090083910
    Abstract: Flame resistant fabrics useful as battings such as in mattresses and upholstery contain cellulose fibers (which retain at least 10 percent of their weight when heated in air to 700° C. at a rate of 20° C. per minute) and animal wool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY
    Inventors: Warren F. Knoff, Walter Randall Hall, III
  • Publication number: 20090083911
    Abstract: Preparing dyes suitable for cosmetic use that start with known dyes and link them, for example, with 1,3,5 triazine to bulky organic groups that control solubility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: ANDREA E. HOLMES
  • Publication number: 20090083912
    Abstract: The present invention relates to dyes of formula (1), wherein Pc is a phthalocyanine of formula (2), Me is a metal, [MePc] is a phthalocyanine-metal complex of formula (3), M+ is an inorganic or organic cation, R1 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl or unsubstituted or substituted aryl, and R2 is hydrogen, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted aralkyl or unsubstituted or substituted aryl, and n and m are each independently of the other 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, the sum of (n +m) being a number 5, 6, 7 or 8, and also to mixtures thereof, to processes for the preparation thereof and to the use thereof in dyeing or printing natural, semi-synthetic or synthetic material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Urs Lehmann
  • Publication number: 20090083913
    Abstract: The invention relates to novel dyes of the formula (1) in which D represents a phenyl or naphthalene residue which is substituted by one or two sulphonic Acid or carboxylic acid groups and, optionally, by one or two groups selected from C1-C4alkyl, hydroxyl and nitro, each R1 and R2, independently, represent hydrogen or, a C1-C4alkyl group, R?1 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl, C1-C4alkyl or C1-C4hydroxyalkyl, R3 represents hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl or phenyl, which is unsubstituted or substituted by one or two groups selected from C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, halogen, hydroxyl, —NH2, nitro, —SO3M and —CO2M and M represents hydrogen, an alkaline or alkaline earth metal, ammonium or ammonium that is mono-, di-, tri- or tetrasubstituted by C1-C4alkyl or C2-C4hydroxyalkyl or a polyglycolammonium cation and also known dyes of formula (5), in which D? represents a phenyl or naphthalene residue which is substituted by one or two sulphonic acid or carboxylic acid groups and, optionally, by one or two groups selected from C1-C4a
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2006
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Adolf Kaser, Wolfgang Schlenker
  • Publication number: 20090083914
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a manufacturing system of an assembled shoe or moccasin. The system incorporates a shock-absorbing insert inserted in a space obtained inside a false-heel. The false heal is formed by a special rigid frame that basically includes a horseshoe collar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: OTTAVIANI S.R.L.
    Inventors: Luciano Morroni, Stefania Ottaviani
  • Publication number: 20090083915
    Abstract: A plumbers snake with a hollow outer body and an inner core which floats within the outer body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Dennis Cicchelli, Warren Giesin
  • Publication number: 20090083916
    Abstract: A two piece eraser assembly for use as a rotary tool attachment for abrading surfaces enables quick and easy replacement of worn eraser disks without requiring the assistance of any hand held tools in either the removal or in the reinstallation process. The assembly, including aftermarket replacement parts therefor, comprise an eraser disk and an eraser hub for mounting and holding the eraser disk. The eraser hub includes upper and lower surfaces, wherein the eraser hub upper surface features a centrally positioned throughbore, a flange at the peripheral edge of the hub and a stub shaft on the lower surface positioned axially with the throughbore. The eraser hub includes a plurality of spaced apertures for engaging with and detachably locking eraser disk extensions on the backside, so the eraser disk is mounted flush with the eraser hub. The upper surface of the eraser disk includes a central recess and an aperture in the recess keyed for axially alignment with the throughbore of the eraser hub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Dynabrade, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Lampka, Matthew A. Giles
  • Publication number: 20090083917
    Abstract: A vibrating hair brush for enhanced detangling of hair, comprising a head with a base and a bristle-bearing pad, the pad comprising a motor and a vibrating actuator for generating a vibration movement in the pad, the pad being pivotally attached to the base such that the pad pivots about a pivot axis which is substantially transverse the general longitudinal axis of the hair brush and a method for detangling using said brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Silver Taggart, Jeffrey M. Kalman, John Richard Nottingham, John Wilford Spirk, Jay Tapper, Rachel Marie Nottingham, Carolyn Marie McNeeley, Richard Skinner, Brian Douglas Wall, Stephen Lee Wire
  • Publication number: 20090083918
    Abstract: A hair brush for detangling a user's hair comprising a head and a handle, wherein the head comprises an upper part which is connected to the handle, the head further comprising a bristle-bearing pad which comprises a vibrating motor, the brush further comprising an isolator assembly, the isolator assembly comprising a first connecting member for connecting to the bristle-bearing pad and a second connecting member for connecting to the upper part of the head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Silver Taggart, Jeffrey M. Kalman, John Richard Nottingham, John Wilford Spirk, Jay Tapper, Rachel Marie Nottingham, Carolyn Marie McNeeley, Richard Skinner, Brian Douglas Wall, Stephen Lee Wire
  • Publication number: 20090083919
    Abstract: A vibrating hair brush provides enhanced detangling of user's hair. The brush has a bristle pad comprising a plurality of bristles disposed in a brush head. The bristle pad is supported within the brush head by a vibrating motor and isolator assembly disposed for directing a vibratory movement of the motor to a bristle pad movement in a plane generally parallel to a user's scalp. The motor and isolator assembly effectively translate a circular vibratory movement of the offset weight into an elliptical movement of the bristle pad while insulating the vibration caused by the movement of the weight from a handle of the brush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Jeffrey Silver Taggart, Jeffrey M. Kalman, John Richard Nottingham, John Wilford Spirk, Jay Tapper, Rachel Marie Nottingham, Carolyn Marie McNeeley, Richard Skinner, Brian Douglas Wall, Stephen Lee Wire
  • Publication number: 20090083920
    Abstract: A sweeping broom apparatus comprises a main body having a debris receiving inlet, and connecting arms for operatively connecting the main body to a vehicle. A broom shroud has a forwardly facing debris outlet for permitting the directed egress of debris therefrom as a forwardly propelled stream of debris. There are arms for mounting the broom shroud on the main body, for free vertical movement of the broom shroud with respect to the main body. A main sweeping broom is operatively mounted free vertical movement within the broom shroud for propelling debris forwardly from a surface being cleaned, thereby creating a stream of debris propelled forwardly through the forwardly facing debris outlet to a the debris receiving inlet of the vehicle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Roger P. Vanderlinden
  • Publication number: 20090083921
    Abstract: A duct cleaning apparatus, including a flexible shaft having a first end and a second end, a cleaning head including a plurality of cleaning elements intertwined with a twisted wire, wherein each of the cleaning elements comprises a strip of electrostatic cloth fabric, and the cleaning elements extend outwardly and non-uniformly from the twisted wire, a detachable mounting assembly operatively arranged to secure the cleaning head to the first end of the flexible shaft, and wherein the flexible shaft includes a detachable connection means operatively arranged to connect the first end to the second end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Edward Williams
  • Publication number: 20090083922
    Abstract: A pipeline pig and pig launching apparatus which allow the automatic launching of multiple pigs into a pipeline are claimed. The pipeline pig (30,32,34) comprises an elongate body (40) having first and second ends (46,44) and a fluid passage (42) defined therein. The fluid passage (42) has an inlet (47) at the first end (46) of the body (40) and an outlet (49) at the second end (44) of the body (40). At least two support members (48,50) project radially outwardly from the body (40) and are spaced longitudinally from one another along the body (40). A valve means (52) is located within the passage (42) and adapted to selectively move between a first position in which fluid is free to flow through the outlet (49) and a second position in which fluid cannot flow through the outlet (49). A projecting member (54) extends longitudinally from the first end (46) of the body (40).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: PIPELINE ENGINEERING & SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED
    Inventors: William Stanley Watson, David Colin Bacon
  • Publication number: 20090083923
    Abstract: This multi-purpose hygiene device can be used for washing, applying lotion, and massaging the back. This device is attached to the wall in the bathroom on any smooth surfaces (tiles or plastic surfaces). In order to apply soap or lotion onto the skin of the back, the person needs to use his or her back to move the device if one desires to apply lotion, wash, or massage his or her back. This hygiene device is flexible and can accommodate the individual shape of the back due to its flexibility and elasticity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Marcus Klaus Kilian
  • Publication number: 20090083924
    Abstract: A photocatalysis process manual light emitting toothbrush comprising a handle with a grip at a proximal end and a replaceable brush head at a distal end thereof. The replaceable brush head has at least one group of bristles permanently affixed to the replaceable brush head and at least one blue light emitter is provided on an upper surface of the replaceable brush head for emitting blue light in a direction generally parallel to the bristles permanently affixed to the replaceable brush head. At least one blue light source is provided for radiating blue light, in a wavelength band between 420 nm to 480 nm, and a power source is provided for energizing the at least one blue light source. The blue light is at least one of modulated emission with an average optical output power level of less than 5 watts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: TECHLIGHT SYSTEMS LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Gregory SHEPHERD, Charlene Adele BARNES
  • Publication number: 20090083925
    Abstract: The invention proposes a precision brushing and combing device, allowing a top-quality, consistent, faultless and industrial implementation. To do this, the invention provides a geometrical bristle structure adjusted with precision distance-wise and angle-wise with respect to a reference, as well as dimension-wise, with mold implementation by wire spark erosion. In an example embodiment, the plastic-injection tool comprises at least one block assembly consisting of several steel plates, at least one row of cavities each intended to form the main portion of a bristle, machined either side of the surface separating two adjacent plates, and a closing-up element, disposed at the end of at least one row of cavities, in order to form the free end surface of the bristles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: Cinqpats
    Inventor: Jean-Louis Mathiez
  • Publication number: 20090083926
    Abstract: A snow removal device and kit that include a first sheet, a second sheet, and at least one strap. The top and bottom edges of the first sheet are joined to the top and bottom edges of the second sheet and the second sheet is also joined to the first sheet such that unjoined portions of the first sheet and the second sheet form an arm pocket and a weight pocket. The arm pocket is formed proximate to the joined top edges of the first sheet and the second sheet and is dimensioned to accommodate an arm of a user. The weight pocket is dimensioned to accommodate at least one weight and includes at least three closed edges. The strap is attached proximate to the joined top and bottom edges of one side edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Laura Boucher
  • Publication number: 20090083927
    Abstract: An eraser is provided which incorporates a fabric arranged as a band. The fabric may include an elastic material and an eraser material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: James Sylvester
  • Publication number: 20090083928
    Abstract: A tool for finishing viscous masses, such as joint compound and tape, for inside corners of drywall edges includes arcuate blade members. The arcuate blade members provide for the effective manipulation of the tool while moving upwardly or downwardly in an inside corner without the requirement of changing the tool to another hand of the user or inverting it to complete the finishing of the corner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Larry Salvino
  • Publication number: 20090083929
    Abstract: This invention relates to a windshield wiper comprises three layers of wiping surfaces by two wiper blades and multiple brushes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Bang Jiang PENG
  • Publication number: 20090083930
    Abstract: An auxiliary vacuum device for a central vacuum cleaning system is location specific and comprises a housing mountable externally on an inlet of a mounting plate of the system, a dedicated flexible concertina hose is provided on the device and a cleaning tool mounting probe is registrable with a docking station. With the probe docked in the docking station the device is in the ‘off’ position and with the probe removed therefrom the device is in the ‘off/standby’ mode. A push on/off button is used to complete the procedure for starting the system and for stopping it in an ‘off/standby’ mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Christian Marcil, Urs Widmer
  • Publication number: 20090083931
    Abstract: A spray cleaning apparatus for cleaning the surface of a caul screen includes at least one cleaning head assembly having a cleaning head in fluid communication with a pressurized fluid source. The cleaning head has an upstream end and at least one outlet nozzle in fluid communication with the upstream end, and which are operable to direct a generally linear high pressure fluid stream onto the surface of the caul screen. The cleaning head assembly is moveably mounted on a support beam so as to be maintained a substantially fixed distance from the caul sheet. A conveyor reciprocally moves part of the sheet beneath the cleaning head assembly, with the cleaning head being indexed in movement along the support to successively reposition cleaning fluid flow relative to the sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Troy Douglas Harris
  • Publication number: 20090083932
    Abstract: A dual powered vacuum cleaner apparatus is presented. The apparatus includes a housing including an electrical powered means for providing suction for cleaning, a battery for supplying a first electrical power to the suction means and a cord compartment. An electrical cord containable within the cord compartment for supplying a second electrical power to the suction means is included. And, means for moving the apparatus from one location to another is supplied. The apparatus may be operated by the first electrical power when the second electrical power is unavailable and may be operated by the second electrical power when the first electrical power is unavailable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Brandon Henderson
  • Publication number: 20090083933
    Abstract: To avoid the phenomenon such that a sucked object is sandwiched between an inner wall of a fan case and a fan. Forming an entering regulation part for regulating entering of the sucked object into a gap between the inner wall of the fan case and the fan on a part of the periphery of the air intake opening, the entering regulation part returns the sucked object to intend to enter the gap to the air intake opening. Thereby, changing a guide path, the sucked object is returned to the air intake opening to be sucked without being sandwiched in the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Masaki Takeda, Yoshiki Nakayama
  • Publication number: 20090083934
    Abstract: A sweeping broom apparatus for use with a vehicle comprises a main body with a debris receiving inlet, and a broom shroud with an open bottom. Airflow obstructing flaps are disposed around the bottom edge of the broom shroud. A forwardly facing debris outlet in the broom shroud permits the directed egress of debris therefrom as a forwardly propelled stream of debris. A main sweeping broom is mounted within the broom shroud for propelling debris forwardly, thereby creating a stream of debris propelled forwardly through the forwardly facing debris outlet. An air blast nozzle is connected in fluid communication to a source of compressed air for receiving compressed air therefrom. There is a nozzle mount for mounting the air blast nozzle for movement between a lower position whereat the air blast nozzle is disposed adjacent the surface being cleaned and to emit air in a forward and downward direction to impact on the surface being cleaned, and a raised impact-absorbing position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Roger P. Vanderlinden
  • Publication number: 20090083935
    Abstract: A sweeping broom apparatus comprises a main body with a debris receiving inlet, and a broom shroud with an open bottom and a main sweeping broom mounted within the broom shroud for propelling debris forwardly from the surface being cleaned, thereby creating a stream of debris propelled forwardly through the forwardly facing debris outlet. An air blast nozzle assembly has an air blast nozzle connected in fluid communication to a source of compressed air for receiving compressed air therefrom. A nozzle mount is for mounting the air blast nozzle to emit air in a forward and downward direction, and in movable relation on the broom shroud for movement to any selected one of a plurality of aimed positions, whereat the outlet of the air blast nozzle is aimable adjacent the area of contact of the main sweeping broom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Roger P. Vanderlinden
  • Publication number: 20090083936
    Abstract: A variable width pick-up head for a mobile sweeper comprises a housing defining a substantially hollow interior and has a front, a back, a left end and a right end, a top and a bottom, and a suctioning bottom opening for suctioning dust and small debris into the substantially hollow interior of the housing. A dust and debris outlet in the housing permits dust and debris to be suctioned from the substantially hollow interior of the housing into a hopper. The housing has a central portion, and a first laterally extending portion operatively mounted in moveable relation on the central portion for movement between a wide configuration whereat the overall width of the housing is maximized and a narrow configuration whereat the overall width of the housing is narrower than in the wide configuration. A selectively operable hydraulic actuator is for moving the first laterally extending portion with respect to the central portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Roger P. Vanderlinden
  • Publication number: 20090083937
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bare floor cleaner capable of wet pickup through a first nozzle opening with the aid of a squeegee, wet scrubbing with an agitator, and dry pickup through a second nozzle opening. The bare floor cleaner comprises a dual-path nozzle assembly having a wet suction path in communication with the first nozzle opening and a dry suction path in communication with the second nozzle opening. A diverter valve selectively controls fluid communication between a suction source and one of the first and second nozzle openings for conversion between wet and dry modes. The bare floor cleaner further comprises a single actuator that controls the positions of the agitator and of the diverter valve. As a result, the cleaning mode of the bare floor cleaner can be controlled with a single switch that is preferably located on the handle assembly for convenient access by a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.
    Inventor: Gabriel S. Vander Baan
  • Publication number: 20090083938
    Abstract: A double-pedal double-wheel truckle with independent braking and releasing functions is a truckle for a precision instrument and comprises a body, a rotating & locking device, a truckle body device, a braking device and a bottom cover body. The body is provided for disposing a rotating & locking device, a truckle body device, a braking device and a bottom cover body. With the independent braking and releasing functions of the braking device of the body, the user can easily operate and stably block the rotating & locking device and the truckle body device. The bottom cover body is provided for preventing foreign matters from entering inside the truckle body device, so that the truckle suitable for a precision instrument can keep a stable and safe static state. By such arrangements, it can achieve the objectives, such as easy operation, easy to distinguish braking state, stable braking, reducing noises, strengthening structure and safe usage, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Qing-Song LIN
  • Publication number: 20090083939
    Abstract: A damper device for retarding pivotal advancement of a hinged wall piece towards a hinging wall piece includes a tubular housing adapted to be mounted on one of the hinged and hinging wall pieces, a resisting seat with a resisting end, a position shifting mechanism disposed to couple the resisting seat to the housing such that the resisting seat is retainingly shiftable relative to the housing to permit movement of the resisting end, and a damper unit which has impacted and abutment ends and which is compressible such that, upon being pushed by an impact force, the impacted end is thrust towards the abutment end so as to acquire a damping force to counteract the impact force. The abutment end is engaged and moved with the resisting end for adjustment of the damping force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2007
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventor: Chung-Hsin WU