Abstract: A combined storing and cleaning device for toilets (1) including a brush (11) with a brush head (11?) provided with radially extending bristles (6). The device has a wall structure encompassing the brush (7) allowing same to move axially (15) within the wall structure, in storage position accommodating the head (11?) at the lower portion (3?) of the structure (3). The structure preferably is a circular cylindric wall structure (3, 4, 5) comprising openings (4) with intermediate wall portions (5), of which at least one axially extending area (3?) has an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the brush head (11?) so as to cause the bristles (6) to be momentarily bent (6?) by said wall portion (3?) when the brush (7) is moved in the structure (3, 3?) to then flip back (6) when reaching an opening (4), the bristles (6) thus being subjected to a cleaning action. The structure is submersed in water to such level (10) that at least the head (11?) of the brush (11) be covered in storage position.

Abstract: A head for a toothbrush including a neck and, first and second sets of one or more bristles each. The first and second sets are indirectly supported by the neck and movable relative to each other such that at least one component of this relative movement causes the bristle(s) of the first set to be raised and/or lowered relative to the bristle(s) in the second set. The first and second sets of bristles both are movable relative to the neck.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention provides a microfiber multi-purpose cleaning tool. The microfiber multi-purpose cleaning tool includes a base plate, a microfiber cleaning patch, first fasteners, and a pole. The microfiber cleaning patch includes a cleaning side, a fastening side, and an edge, and the cleaning side is for cleaning the surfaces, which is provided over the bottom side of the base plate. The cleaning side includes microfiber portions. The first fasteners are configured to fasten the fastening side of the microfiber cleaning patch to the bottom side of the base plate detachably, and the fasteners are disposed on the bottom side of the base plate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a variable strength magnetic window cleaning device having a master and slave unit utilizing magnetic force to simultaneously clean both the inside and outside panes of a window. When a user moves the master unit from inside, the slave unit follows the master unit along the outside window, thus cleaning both sides of the window panes simultaneously. A replaceable cleaning surface such as premoistened disposable wipe is secured across the engagement surface area and contacts the window surface to effect the cleaning.

Abstract: A squeegee and holder wherein the squeegee is of the type for smoothing foils, tapes, substrates and the like is releasably affixed to a holder that can be affixed to a user for easy access to the squeegee includes a strap for attaching to the user and has one component of a releasable fastener. A squeegee having at least one edge for smoothing foils, tapes, substrates and the like also includes a second cooperating component of said releasable fastener.

Abstract: A rear wiper assembly that moves to a parked position located out of contact with the rear windshield upon the occurrence of a specified condition. Upon resuming the normal operation of the rear wiper assembly the rear wiper arm waits a first delay prior to moving to a flip position located on the rear windshield and then waits a second delay prior to resuming its normal oscillation across the rear windshield.

Abstract: A windshield wiper assembly includes a pair of leaf spring elements supported generally parallel to each other with a space therebetween. Each of the leaf spring elements includes a longitudinal slot formed therein at opposite ends thereof. A support bracket maintains the pair of leaf spring elements in generally parallel spaced apart relation to support the squeegee therebetween. A pair of end caps is mounted on opposite ends of the pair of spring steel elements. Each of the end caps includes a pair of detents for engaging the longitudinal slots formed in the spring steel elements and a pair of slots for receiving the ends of the spring steel elements therethrough. A longitudinal length of each of the detents is shorter than a longitudinal length of the longitudinal slots formed in the spring steel elements, so that the spring steel elements can slide with respect to the end caps.

Abstract: A heating apparatus and a cleaner having the same are disclosed. The heating apparatus includes a heating casing to receive water from a water container and convert the water into steam, wherein the heating casing comprises a plurality of ribs and each successive rib comprises a space to collect water and convert the water into steam. The cleaner includes a cleaner body in which a water container is detachably mounted, a nozzle assembly rotatably connected to a lower part of the cleaner body and including a nozzle to inject steam, and a heating apparatus that includes a heating casing to receive water from the water container, convert the water into steam, and supply the steam to the nozzle assembly, wherein the heating casing includes a plurality of ribs and each successive rib includes a space to collect water and convert the water into steam.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for cleaning a ground surface of synthetic grass and a filler comprising a frame (4), moving and supporting means (5) arranged on the frame (4) for moving the apparatus over the ground surface, cleaning means for the filler arranged on the frame (4), wherein the cleaning means comprise at least one cleaning space for the filler and an air pump (14), wherein a suction side of the air pump (14) is connected to the cleaning space, wherein supply means (25-29, 30) are arranged on the frame for supplying the filler to the cleaning means. Moreover, a pressure side of the air pump is connected to the supply means.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dust tank is arranged in the lower side of the machine frame. A dust bag is sleeved by the dust tank. The top side of the dust tank is connected to a filter tank. The filter tank has an air inlet pipe at the bottom side thereof, a filter thereinside, and an air outlet at the top side thereof. The air outlet is connected to a closed chamber arranged at the other side of the machine frame via the air suction pipe. A suction blower is arranged inside the closed chamber. A motor drives the suction blower to operate and suck air to flow through the air suction pipe and go out from through-holes on the top of the closed chamber.

Abstract: A cleaning appliance includes a main body, including a motor and fan unit for generating an airflow, a separating apparatus for separating dirt and dust from the airflow and a passageway for receiving a filter. The passageway and a filter may be located downstream of the separating apparatus and upstream of the motor, and the filter may have an at least partially curved filter surface. The filter is arranged around at least a part of the motor and fan unit. The filter is removable through a side, and through a wheel, of the appliance. The arrangement facilitates ease of removal of the filter from the cleaning appliance.

Abstract: A vacuuming device has a housing having an air intake and at least one air outlet opening. A suction motor is arranged in the housing. At least two filters are arranged in the housing and each has a flow passage to the suction motor, wherein dirty air sucked into the housing by the suction motor passes through the at least two filters and exits through the at least one air outlet opening. The at least two filters each are provided with a cleaning device and a valve device adapted to close off the flow passage to the suction motor, respectively, as needed.

Abstract: A check link for a closure of a vehicle pivotally connected to vehicle structure, and a method of operation, are disclosed. The check link may include a main rod having a first end pivotally engaging one of the vehicle structure and the closure, and an end cap fixed to an opposed second end. A support may be mounted on the other of the vehicle structure and the closure, with the main rod extending through the support. Also, a shock absorber is mounted to the support and located between the end cap and the support. The shock absorber is configured to absorb energy of motion of the closure when compressed between the end cap and the support.

Abstract: A hinge with an elevating function is mounted between a top panel and a bottom panel of an expansion pad and has a lower pivot bracket assembly, a pivoting arm assembly, an upper pivot bracket assembly and a top pivoting assembly. The lower pivot bracket assembly is mounted securely on the bottom panel. The pivoting arm assembly has an upper end and a lower end. The lower end of the pivoting arm assembly is mounted pivotally on the lower pivot bracket assembly. The upper pivot bracket assembly is mounted pivotally on the upper end of the pivoting arm assembly. The top pivoting assembly is attached securely to the top panel and is mounted pivotally on the upper pivot bracket assembly to allow the top panel to be moved up and down and to be pivoted relative to the bottom panel. Consequently, the operating height and angle are adjustable.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a vehicle door hinge that combines: aerodynamic features; a pleasing aesthetic shape; a hinge axis between the door and the A-pillar of the vehicle; an inexpensive price; off-the-shelf availability; and an ability to open a door simultaneously outward and upward.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a hinge suitable for a glass door, having a roller actuating by a spring member and cooperating with a cylindrical surface and slots on the cylindrical surface to hold the glass door in the opened and closed positions, and to make the fluent opening and closing movement of the glass door.

Abstract: A hinge device for a console box includes a body arm 21 fixed to a console body; a shaft on the body arm; a lid arm attached to a console lid and pivotally supported on the shaft; and elastic members windingly provided on the shaft and one end of which is fixed to the body arm and the other end is fixed to the lid arm. The lid arm is pivotally supported on the shaft so as to be turned around from which the console lid closes the console body so that the console body is openable. The elastic members consist of a first torsion coil spring that urges the lid arm in a closed state in the opening direction and a second torsion coil spring that urges the turned-around lid arm in the closing direction. Thereby, the console lid that closes the console body is urged in the opening direction and also the turned-around console lid is urged in the closing direction without remarkably decreasing the service life of the hinge device.

Abstract: A torsion adjustment structure, member, and method for hinge device uses the hole diameters of a plurality of enclosing ends of an enclosing part as the torsion adjustment means, in which the interferences between the external pivoting diameter of the pivotal axle and the hole diameters of the plurality of the enclosing ends are different, such that the total torsion can be easily adjusted and the product's applicability can be expanded.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a dual stage vehicle door hinge that: allows a vehicle door to be opened at least one hundred and eighty (180) degrees; is compact; fits most production model vehicles, is inexpensive; is easy to install; is adjustable; and is off-the-shelf available.

Abstract: Various embodiments of this invention disclose a biaxial rear door hinge of a vehicle that allows the vehicle door to open outward and then upward. This biaxial hinge system allows the rear door in a sedan to mimic the look of a vertically pivoting front door.

Abstract: A handle comprises a transparent handle body that includes a cavity, at least one opening, at least one closure that closes the at least one opening, and an attachment member. An object may be inserted through the at least one opening and contained in the handle body. The at least one opening may comprise of one opening, and the handle body may be cylindrical and further include a closed end located opposite the one opening. In one embodiment, the attachment member attaches directly to a storage unit and may include adhesive or a plurality of holes through which screws may be inserted. In another embodiment, the handle of the present invention may further include a receiving member that engages with the handle body's attachment member. The base of the receiving member attaches directly to a storage unit and may include adhesive or a plurality of holes through which screws may be inserted.

Abstract: The subject of this disclosure is a brace for a variety of power tools to assist a user in controlling the tool. The brace extends from the power tool, and engages the forearm of the user to offset the pivot moment about the users wrist due to the weight and length of the power tool. The brace is configured to pivot in the horizontal and/or vertical plane to increase the ease of use and comfort of the user and/or to reduce the length of the overall tool and brace for storage.

Abstract: An accessory is substantially a ring-like strip with two separated ends and a safety device is connected to the ring-like strip. The safety device includes two connection members which are fixed to the two separated ends of the ring-like strip and each of the connection members has a reception space defined therein. Two magnets are respectively engaged with the two respective reception spaces and magnetically attracted to each other to connect the two separated ends of the ring-like strip. When the strip is tangled or pulled by a sudden force, the two magnets are separated so as to protect the user from being tangled by the strip.

Abstract: An adjustable napkin clip assembly which includes a pair of integrally molded one-piece napkin clips adjustably carried at opposite end portions of an elongated elastic cord that extends about a person's neck, wherein each of the napkin clips frictionally engages the cord in slidable relation to facilitate positional adjustment thereon and includes of a pair of hinged jaws that are resiliently biased toward an open position and movable to an interlocking closed position to pinch and hold the napkin in place.

Abstract: A golf scorecard holder comprising a generally cylindrical base and a clipboard. The cylindrical base comprises a lower portion so dimensioned as to securely fit within a standard vehicle cup holder and an upper portion. The upper portion of the cylindrical base has a first diameter throughout the upper portion. The clipboard is attached to the base at an end of the upper portion of the cylindrical base. The clipboard is positioned on the base at an angle less than ninety degrees to a bottom rim of said base.

Abstract: A device for gripping a cable is presented that has a retention member rotatably disposed within a cable guide such that upon entrance of the cable within an entrance port, the cable moves between the retention member and a wall, causing the retention member to simultaneously rotate and move toward the exit port and away from the wall until it abuts the exit wall and rotates in place as the cable is pushed out the exit port. When the cable is pulled toward the entrance port, the retention member simultaneously rotates and moves toward the entrance port and the wall, wedging the cable between the wall and the retention member.

Abstract: A tie for retaining a length of an elongated flexible article can include a strap having a proximal end for attachment to an attachment location of the elongated flexible article and a distal end. For retaining a length of an elongated flexible article, a proximal end of a strap can be attached to an attachment location, and an extending portion of the strap can be wrapped around a bundle of flexible article sections, and then secured by securing a more distally located section of the strap to a more proximally located section thereof.

Abstract: A clamp for clamping a cylindrically shaped structure within a hollow cylindrical structure includes means to maintain the angular and axial position of the structures fixed while the clamp is tightened.

Abstract: A clasp for an ornamental object comprising a base, a top, and a link. The link engages the base. The engagement occurs where at least one projection and an aperture from the link respectively engage at least one cavity and a post from the base. The engagement between the base and top is further secured by moving the top and the base proximal each other such that the link is positioned between the two. Magnetic force is used to position the top and base proximal each other.

Abstract: In order to provide a zip closure system that is difficult for a thief to operate, the system comprises a first zip slider (40), capable of fastening and unfastening the teeth, of a zip closure, and at least one of a second zip slider (41) and an end of a zip closure, the first zip slider (40) having a first handle (43) and the second zip slider (41) having a second handle (45), the handles (44,45) being configured so that when the first slider (40) is adjacent to the second slider (41), the first handle (43) overlies the second slider (41) and the second handle (45) overlies the first slider (40). The first and second handles (43, 45) can be released by moving right or left. A range of products can be provided which operate according to the same principles, but in which the first movement, for example left or right, varies between different products of the range.

Abstract: A zipper head includes a puller, a horse hook, an elastic piece, a cap and a pulling piece. The puller has guiding grooves there inside and an accommodating portion and a penetrating hole on top thereof. The end portion is disposed under the horse hook. One end of the elastic piece is fixed on the puller. Both sides in the interior of the cap are provided with a protrusion respectively. The two protrusions of the cap are located above the fulcrum portion of the horse hook. Via the above arrangement, a function of blocking and restricting the position of the fulcrum portion of a horse hook can be provided, and thus the fulcrum portion of the horse hook cannot be displaced excessively due to an extreme pulling force of the pulling piece. Therefore, the horse hook can be prevented from getting deformed or deviating from a predetermined position.

Abstract: A fastener having protruding members on a first surface that are positioned for alignment with and capture by corresponding flexible openings in an elastic substrate of a second surface so that the first surface and the second surface may be detachably fastened together.

Abstract: A fastening member that is capable of attachment to a molded article is disclosed. The fastening member may include at least one fastener element extending from a base and an anchor layer attached to the base. The anchor layer may be coated with a magnetically attractable coating. The magnetically attractable coating may be substantially continuous on select portions of the anchor layer and discontinuous on other select portions of the anchor layer.

Abstract: Object moulded in thermoplastic material in any shape having an outer surface from which protrudes at least one hook in one piece with the moulded object, in particular a hook field, the moulded object and the hook(s) having been formed by injection moulding, each hook comprising a base part and a head or hooking part protruding from the base part and being delimited by first and second lateral surfaces each extending on the outer surface of the moulded object, being separated from each other by an intermediate surface forming the edge of the hook, the curve sections, defined by the intersections of at least one of the first and/or second lateral surfaces with planes which are in parallel with the base plane from which the hook protrudes and which are at given distances h from this base plane, have a curvature which varies as a function of the distance h, the curvature of the curve section for h=0 (the base plane and said parallel plane merging) being greater than the curvature of at least one curve section f

Abstract: A clamping mechanism includes a fixing table forming a bracket, a first clamping apparatus, and a second clamping apparatus. The first clamping apparatus includes a sliding member slidably installed on an upper portion of the bracket, and a movable member coupled to the sliding member. The sliding member forms a protrusion, and a first clamping device is installed on the movable member for cooperating with the protrusion of the sliding member to sandwich an upper portion of a workpiece therebetween. The second clamping apparatus includes a sliding block slidably installed on a lower portion of the bracket, and a positioning post slidably installed on the fixing table. The sliding block forms a protrusion, and a second clamping device is installed on the positioning post for cooperating with the protrusion of the sliding block to sandwich a lower portion of the workpiece therebetween.

Abstract: A buckle device includes a base coupled to a strap, an operating arm is rotatably secured to the base with a stationary axle, a shaft is attached to the operating arm. A latch is slidably attached to the operating arm to selectively lock the operating arm to the base. Another strap has an intermediate portion engaged around the stationary axle to form two strap segments, the shaft may force the strap segment to tighten the straps when the operating arm is moved toward the base and locked to the base at the locking position with the latch, the stationary axle and the shaft are spaced from each other for a distance to allow one of the strap segments to be further pulled by a user and to further tighten the straps.

Abstract: A device for maintaining the crimping of textile fibers or filaments during subsequent setting treatment, located in a line for treating filaments by crimping and setting having a crimping machine (1), whereby this device is connected to the outlet of the crimping machine (1) and consists of two perforated conveyor belts (2), between which is fed the plug of textile fibers or filaments (3) coming from the crimping machine (1) and which pass through a setting oven or other setting machine to arrive at a filament uptake area. The device is provided with a member (6) for maintaining the continuity of the pressure on the plug of textile fibers or filaments (3) at the outlet of the crimping machine (1) and during the entire setting operation, whereby this member cooperates with the perforated conveyor belts (2).

Abstract: The invention provides a group III nitride semiconductor manufacturing system which is free from interruption to rotation of a rotational shaft.

Abstract: A piezoelectric resonator includes a resonator substrate, a base substrate supporting the resonator substrate, a lid substrate covering a surface of the resonator substrate, the surface being on an opposite side of a surface facing the base substrate, a first excitation electrode formed on the surface of the resonator substrate facing the lid substrate, a second excitation electrode formed on the surface of the resonator substrate facing the base substrate, and a third electrode provided on the surface of the resonator substrate facing the base substrate, the third electrode being electrically connected to the first excitation electrode through a concave portion which is formed on a side surface of the resonator substrate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a roller burnishing apparatus including a first member moved relative to an object to be burnished, a second member movable relative to the first member in a relative movement direction, a burnishing roller held by the second member such that the burnishing roller is rotatable, a biasing device which biases with a biasing force the second member relative to the first member in one of two opposite directions along the relative movement direction, and a pressing-force detecting device that detects a pressing force with which the burnishing roller is pressed against the object and which is based on the biasing force of the biasing device.

Abstract: A machining apparatus (1) for machining rotation-symmetrical workpieces (10), comprising a machine frame (4), which has a vertical front face (11), further comprising at least one vertical workpiece spindle (2) that is arranged on the front face (11) and can be driven rotatorily, comprising at least two tool holders (3 and 3a), which are arranged on the front face (11) displaceably horizontally and vertically by means of compound slides (5 and 5a), further comprising a conveyor (9) for workpieces (10), and a loading and unloading device (13), wherein the workpieces (10) can be transported by the conveyor (9) in a direction parallel to the front face (11).

Abstract: The kingpin bushing installation tool is a dual-headed insertion tool for installing kingpin bushings within the cylinder cavities of a steering knuckle. The kingpin bushing installation tool includes a rod having opposed upper and lower ends. An upper bushing-engaging member is mounted on the upper end of the rod and includes an upper portion, an intermediate portion and a lower portion. The intermediate portion has a diameter greater than a diameter of the lower portion, and the upper portion has a diameter greater than the diameter of the intermediate portion. A lower bushing-engaging member is adjustably and removably mounted on the lower end of the rod and includes an upper portion, an intermediate portion and a lower portion. The intermediate portion thereof has a diameter greater than a diameter of the upper portion, and the lower portion has a diameter greater than the diameter of the intermediate portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an automatic device for the production of metal frameworks. The inventive device first places an assembly of longitudinal metal bars (5) belonging to a framework in horizontal planes and subsequently positions stirrups (4) around said bars at pre-determined intervals. The invention essentially comprises an assembly of bridge structures (1) which are defined by pairs of telescopic posts (6) having end segments from which opposing pairs of horizontal telescopic arms (7) extend, said arms comprising ends segments (9) which support the longitudinal bars (5) of the framework in order subsequently to receive the corresponding stirrups. The stirrups (4) are first disposed on a table (3) which travels along guide rails (2) that are housed centrally between the legs (6) beneath the arms (7), such that as the table (3) advances it positions the stirrups (4) on the longitudinal bars (5) and subsequently solders same at the contact points with the different bars.

Abstract: An adjustable removable grinding arrangement for grinding inside annular openings in bottom portions of water hydrants. The grinding arrangement comprises a router having an energizable motor with a grinding tool attached to an end thereof, a base plate supportively attached to an end of a housing of the router, a support plate pivotally attached to the base plate attached to the router, and an annular guide ring having securement studs for removable securement to a rim of an opening on a lower end of a hydrant. The support plate is rotatable on a plurality of wheel members engaged with the guide ring to permit the grinding tool of the router to remove material from the rim of the hydrant as the support plate is rotated about the guide ring.

Abstract: An elastic band expander tool has a base plate and a cam plate rotatably secured to each other for rotation about an axis. The cam plate has three slots, each of which curves inwardly towards the axis at its outer end. The base plate has three expander bars moveably mounted on it, each of which has a finger extending therefrom and a cam pin for moving in an associated cam slot. When the cam plate is rotated on the base plate, the cam pins ride in the slots and move outwardly away from the axis. This movement causes the expander bars to move outwardly, thereby expanding an elastic band fitted about the fingers. When the cam pins reach the end of their respective cam slots, the tool locks in place, to provide hands-free operation.

Abstract: In a method for inserting a grommet into a structural member, a grommet slot is provided that opens into a grommet hole. The grommet slot is accessible in a plane of the grommet hole at an access location spaced from the grommet hole and has a closed-off end remote from the grommet hole. The grommet is compressed to a size allowing insertion into the grommet slot at the access location. The grommet is inserted into the grommet slot at the access location and pushed into the grommet hole. The method can be done manually or by automation.

Abstract: For vacuum treatment of workpieces by a multitude of distinct processing stations (P11-P1n, P21-P2m) the processing stations are grouped in two groups (I and II). The workpieces are handled towards and from the processing stations of the first group (I) simultaneously, whereat the workpieces are treated by the processing stations of the second group (II) in a selectable individual sequence.

Abstract: In accordance with certain aspects of the present invention, there is provided system and method for reducing the production cycle in the manufacturing of hard disk drives and a generic hard disk drive ready for customization. In one embodiment of the present invention a generic hard disk drive is provided. The generic disk drive includes a hard disk drive assembly and a printed circuit board having an electronic system for controlling the hard disk drive assembly with associated custom microcode specified by a customer during the customization of the generic disk drive.

Abstract: A lithium-ion rechargeable battery preparation methods that utilizes a double-injection method to reduce the thickening of the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) membrane caused by electrolyte additives such as lithium bis(oxalato)borate (LiBOB). The method includes injecting a portion of the electrolyte into the battery for the formation process and injecting a second portion of the electrolyte into the battery with the additives after the formation process.

Abstract: A compression assembly hand tool for attaching a connector to a coaxial cable tool includes a sliding carriage driven by handles through multiple stages of mechanical advantage to provide a very high level of compression assembly force in order to compress large diameter connectors. The middle and the back of a connector are engaged between relatively closely spaced, parallel, and opposed compression surfaces on the front of the tool and on the sliding carriage. Adapter inserts that slide into openings in the compression surfaces allow different connector sizes to be compressed. the tool allows the cable to extend outward from either end so that splice connectors may be attached. In the preferred design, a ratcheting system using two pawls provides the very highest level of compression force.