Abstract: The process of the present disclosure comprises applying to the hair at least one composition comprising at least one hydrophobic film-forming polymer, at least one pigment, and at least one volatile solvent, and heating the hair covered with the composition at a temperature above 40° C.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is an anhydrous composition in the form of a paste or in the pulverulent form for the colouring of human keratinous fibres comprising at least one oxidation dye, at least one complex of hydrogen peroxide and of a specific polymer and at least one alkaline agent. A subject-matter of the invention is likewise a method for colouring keratinous fibres in which the following stages are carried out: the above mentioned anhydrous composition is mixed with an aqueous composition, advantageously devoid of hydrogen peroxide, and the resulting composition is applied to the keratinous fibres, the composition is left to stand, the fibres are rinsed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, including human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing: (A) at least one nonionic derivative of cellulose comprising at least one hydrophobic substituent containing from 8 to 30 carbon atoms; (B) at least one nonionic, nonhydrophobic polymer of the hydroxyalkylcellulose type; and (C) at least one oxidation dye. The present disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers using such a composition; and also to a device that uses this composition for dyeing keratinous fibers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, for example the human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing: at least one nonionic derivative of cellulose comprising at least one hydrophobic substituent containing from 8 to 30 carbon atoms; at least one C8-C30 fatty acid ester; and at least one oxidation dye. The present disclosure also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers using such a composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, such as keratin fibers, for example the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing: at least one nonionic derivative of cellulose comprising at least one hydrophobic substituent containing from 8 to 30 carbon atoms; at least one oxidation base chosen from diaminodiazacyclopentene derivatives; and at least one oxidation coupler; and a process for dyeing keratin fibers using such a composition.

Abstract: Disclosed are triarylmethane dyes of formula (1) D1-(Z1J)r-Y1—S-A, wherein A is hydrogen; a radical of formula (1b) *—S—Y2-(Z2)-D2; or a radical of formula (1c) *—S—Y3; Y1 and Y2 independently from each other are unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, interrupted or uninterrupted C1-C10alkylene; C5-C10cycloalkylene; C5-C10arylene; or —C5-C10arylene-(C1-C10alkylene); Y3 is an unsubstituted or substituted, straight-chain or branched, interrupted or uninterrupted C1C10alkyl; C5-C10cycloalkyl; C5-C10aryl; or —C5-C10aryl-(C1-C10alkyl); Z1 and Z2 independently from each other are *—(CH2)p—C(O)—**; *—(CH2CH2—O)—**; *—(CH2)p—C(O)O—**; *—(CH2)p—OCO—**; —(CH2)p—N(R1)—**; —(CH2)p—CON(R1)—**; —(CH2)p—(R1)NC(O)—**; -0-; —S—; —S(O)—; —S(O)2—; or a cationic biradical of a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic or heteroaromatic compound of the formula (1a); (1b); (1c); (1d); or (1e); wherein the asterix * indicates the linkage to D1 and/or D2; the asterix ** indicates the linkage to Y1 and/or Y2; W1 is N o

Abstract: A method and apparatus for printing a forensically unique demarcation on a fabric substrate and mass producing fabric articles which displaying varying gradients in color reflecting the variations in pressure and motion of a tire wherein a unique tire tread mark capable being distinguished by forensic analysis is created.

Abstract: An article of footwear may have a sole structure with a chamber, a plate, and an outsole. The chamber encloses a fluid and has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The plate is positioned adjacent to the upper surface and has a plurality of projections that extend into indentations in the chamber. The outsole may be positioned adjacent to the lower surface and may have a plurality of projections that extend into indentations in the chamber. In some manufacturing processes for the sole structure, the plate and outsole may be located within a mold, and the chamber may then be shaped by surfaces of the plate, outsole, and mold.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wheelchair lift apparatus (1) for mounting to a vehicle, e.g.

Abstract: A drive device is provided having a movable part, a fixed part, a drive part, and a direction-detecting part. The fixed part is provided within a movement range of the movable part. The drive part drives the movable part in a first direction against the fixed part. The direction-detecting part detects the bound direction of the movable part after the movable part strikes the fixed part. The drive part drives the movable part so as to strike the fixed part according to the bound direction detected by the direction-detecting part after the movable part strikes the fixed part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tube scraping device including a body having means for scraping the tube, and driving means for driving said body in rotation about the tube. The body is equipped with pivoting jaws. A part of the driving means is borne by a driving structure independent from the body.

Abstract: There is disclosed an attachment device for attaching a pipe cleaning tool to a rotary motion facilitation device. The pipe cleaning tool comprises an elongate member adapted to be received by the rotary motion facilitation device. The attachment device comprises a connecting element that is positionable to connect the elongate member to said rotary motion facilitation device such that rotary motion can be transferred from the rotary motion facilitation device to the pipe cleaning tool. A retainer element is mountable to the rotary motion facilitation device to enclose at least a portion of the connecting element to retain the connecting element in position.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus capable of being used in dental procedures is disclosed. The cleaning apparatus comprises an elongated handle and a cleaning member. The elongated handle comprises a first end portion and a second end portion. The cleaning member comprises a stretchable member and a brush. The stretchable member has a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The proximal end of the stretchable member is removably coupled to a connecting point between the first end portion of the elongated handle and the second end portion of the elongated handle. The distal end portion of the stretchable member is slidably engaged to the second end portion of the elongated handle. The brush is attached to the distal end portion of the stretchable member.

Abstract: A cloth floor washing implement wherein the cloth can be folded to enable squeeze-draining in the floor mop fashion namely with a strainer. The implement comprises a pair of arms (16a; 16b) pivotally connected to a slider (22). The arms are guided by respective slots (20c) and (20d). Driving the slider (22) along broom stick (12) will cause the spreading-apart or folding back of the arms. The washing cloth, preferably made of microfiber, is releasably attached to the distal ends of the arms.

Abstract: A swab (10, 110) for a mop includes an outer casing (14) and an inner filling (20), the outer casing (14) being made of an absorbent material and enveloping the inner filling (20), and the inner filling (20) being made of an absorbent material, opposite major surfaces (16, 18) of the outer casing (14) being attached together though the inner filling (20) to form depressions (28) in the opposite major surfaces (16, 18) of the outer casing (14) and to limit movement of the inner filling (20) within the outer casing (14).

Abstract: A toothbrush head including multiple elastic cleaning elements attached to a holder in clusters. Each elastic cleaning element includes film strips, which can be manufactured, for example, from a sheet of film.

Abstract: A washcloth or other personal hygiene cloth having an adjustable temperature when used. A first ply of fabric has a dry temperature changing chemical embedded on it to form an embedded surface and at least one additional ply of fabric is placed to cover the embedded surface. The addition of water to the device causes the dry temperature changing chemical to change the temperature of the washcloth device. The temperature changing chemical can be one that heats or one that cools the washcloth. More plies may be added to increase the thickness of the device.

Abstract: A personal sanitation system for institutions (e.g., travel plazas, restaurants, retailers, hospitals, universities, hotels, schools, workplaces, other) and individuals that includes the ability to sanitize and protect self from spreading germs, infection and disease in public restrooms where individuals are in direct contact with shared toilet seats and other fixtures that must be touched to operate, by providing in-bathroom stall (or on wall, in case of urinals where no stall is available), flushable, cleaner-infused towels to wipe the toilet seat prior to sitting, and to wipe own hands with second towel prior to touching handle or button to flush the toilet, prior to touching door handle to exit the stall and prior to touching soap, water and paper towel dispenser handles. Towels may be dispensed via an institutional mounted holder method or a personal portable method by individuals for use in any shared restroom environment.

Abstract: The present invention is a wash glove consisting of an elongated cylindrical tube of elastic terry cloth material, with opposite first and second openings formed on the tube. A thumb aperture is formed on the tube between the first and second openings, said thumb aperture dimensioned to permit the user's thumb to pass there through when the glove is worn. The tube has a diameter which is dimensioned to permit the wearer's hand to be inserted into the tube from the first opening and through the second opening. The terry cloth material is sufficiently elastic and the diameter of the tube is sufficiently narrow that the tube resiliently clings and conforms to the user's hand when the hand is inserted into the tube. The length of the tube between the first and second openings is selected such that when the glove is worn on the user's hand, the second opening of the tube is positioned adjacent the user's fingers and the first opening of the tube is positioned adjacent the user's wrist.

Abstract: A golf towel is provided which includes a single, composite towel article having a top end, bottom end and consists of a first inner sheet, a second outer sheet and a third sheet between the first inner and second outer sheets. The three sheets are bound together to form the single composite towel article. The towel article is folded in half to form a fold line and bound along the fold line so as to form a pair or towel flaps having facing interior sheeting surfaces of the first inner sheet, external sheeting surfaces of the second outer sheet, and a gap open at the bottom end of the towel article. The first inner sheet comprises bamboo.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield wiper assembly for providing a vehicle user with a set of windshield wipers for removing grime, insect deposits and other debris off a front windshield of a vehicle. The invention includes a pair of spaced apart wiper blade elements (rubber squeegies) having thin flexible wiping edges with a nylon bristle brush occupying the space between the wiper blade elements said bristle brush making contact with the vehicle windshield as pressure is applied to the wiper assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing a heated cleaning fluid to a vehicle surface having an inlet port for receiving an amount of fluid; a housing bounding a reservoir in fluid communication with the inlet port; and an outlet port in fluid communication with the reservoir for dispensing an amount of heated fluid. A heater element heats fluid that passes from the inlet to the outlet port through the reservoir. A heat exchanger in thermal contact with the heater element for conveying heat to the fluid within the reservoir has a strut that divides fluid entering the housing through the inlet port into two flow paths and elongated fins that extend outwardly from the strut at transverse angles that bound fluid flow channels for fluid moving through said reservoir. A control circuit energizes the heater element with a voltage to heat the heating element and the fluid passing from the inlet to the outlet through the reservoir.

Abstract: A vehicle heated windshield wiper blade assembly suitable for use with a standard wiper arm is provided. The heated windshield wiper blade assembly of the invention comprises attachment means for connecting the assembly to the wiper arm of a vehicle, a quick connect electrical connector for connecting into a vehicle electrical system, flat electrical heating elements incorporated into the assembly between the wiper blade and the housing of the assembly which elements when activated at a given temperature will provide heat directly into the housing and indirectly to the wiper blade and wiping edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wiper system for a window of a motor vehicle. A wiper assembly is provided that oscillates over the window to remove moisture. A slider member extends outwardly and generally away from the wiper assembly. A pivotal lifter is affixed to the motor vehicle and engages the slider member to pivotally lift the wiper assembly away from the window upon deactivation of the wiper system. The present invention also relates to a corresponding method of making a wiper system in accordance with the above description.

Abstract: An adaptor assembly kit for connecting a wiper arm to a wiper blade includes a housing that is removably mounted to the wiper blade, and a plurality of uniquely structured adapting members. The adapting members are removably and interchangeably mounted to the housing and engage a wiper arm. Depending on a structure of the wiper arm, an adapting member designed to accommodate the structure of the wiper arm is selected from the plurality of adapting members, is mounted to the housing, and is coupled to the wiper arm.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved windshield wiper steel bar structure having a curvely bent portion disposed separately on both ends of the steel bar, at least one dent or at least one dent or at least one penetrating hole disposed at the middle of steel bar. After the steel bar is connected with a required wiper blade, the steel bar can be used for attaching the wiper blade closely with the automobile windshield glass to achieve a more effective scraping effect.

Abstract: A bare floor cleaner for wet and dry bare floor surfaces comprises a base with wet and dry suction nozzles and a handle pivotally connected to the base. A diverter mounted in the working air conduit between each of the dry suction nozzle and the wet suction nozzle to a recovery tank is movable by movement of the handle between a dry suction position and a wet suction position for selectively at least partially blocking working air flow from the wet suction nozzle and the dry suction nozzle, respectively, to the recovery tank.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner filter assembly having a first cap, a second cap, a filter element extending between the first cap and the second cap, and a vane connected to at least one of the first cap and the second cap and extending along at least a portion of the filter element. The filter assembly may be removably mounted in a dirt collection chamber having an air inlet and an air outlet, and may be adapted to engage an air outlet.

Abstract: The portable household appliance comprises: a motor unit (3) arranged to operate at least at lower operating speeds (M) or at higher speeds (MD, MX) and vice versa; first power supply means (9) arranged to constantly supply said motor unit (3); control means for increasing said lower speeds (M) in a first time interval (T1) up to said higher speeds (MD, MX) or to reduce said higher speeds (MD, MX) in a second time interval (T2) up to said lower speeds (M); auxiliary means (10) for the temporary power supply of said motor unit (3) which can be actuated during said first time interval (T1).

Abstract: There is disclosed a portable gum container, comprising a body. The body has a chewing gum holder, a sheet material dispenser, and a waste receptacle. The chewing gum holder is for holding chewing gum. The sheet material dispenser is for dispensing sheet material sized and shaped for wrapping about a piece of spent chewing gum. The waste receptacle is sized and shaped to contain the wrapped spent piece of chewing gum. Also disclosed is a portable gum container, comprising a body having a chewing gum holder, a waste receptacle and at least one piece of sheet material associated with the body for wrapping about a piece of spent chewing gum.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a hinge structure with changeable frictional faces, comprising a spindle socketingly disposed with a first enclosing part and a second enclosing part with the openings of the first and second enclosing parts pointing to the same direction to change the frictional face for torsion from the second enclosing face to the first enclosing part and thus to extend the service life and further to form a frictional face with four steps of different torsions to meet the demands of customers.

Abstract: A variable friction hinge has a pintle, a stationary leaf and a washer assembly. The pintle is attached securely to a cover of an electronic device. The stationary leaf is attached securely to a base of the electronic device. The washer assembly is mounted around the pintle and has a stationary abrasion washer and a rotating abrasion stationary washer. The rotating abrasion washer has an eccentric hole engaging the pintle. With the eccentric hole engaging the pintle, the rotating abrasion washer alternatively rubs fully or partially against the stationary abrasion washer. Therefore, the hinge provides variable friction.

Abstract: A hinge structure is shown for use in portable electronic devices, making it possible to turn a first housing part and a second housing part of the device in relation to an axis of rotation of a hinge structure, the hinge structure comprising a torsion spring, which has a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis, and the first end of the spring is connected to a first hinge half and the second end of the spring is connected to a second hinge half in such a manner that the connection point of the second end of the spring is able to rotate around the axis of the spring.

Abstract: A slide hinge is connected a cover to a base of a portable electronic device and has a stationary bracket, two pivot members, a sliding bracket and two torsion springs. The pivot members are mounted rotatably on the sliding bracket and are mounted to the base. The sliding bracket is mounted slidably on the stationary bracket and is mounted to the cover. The torsion springs are connected between the stationary bracket and the sliding bracket and each torsion spring multiple looped segments. The torsion springs with the looped segments provide an excellent resilient force to position the stationary bracket in one edge of the sliding bracket and therefore stably hold the cover in opened or closed positions without inadvertently sliding relative to the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sliding hinge. The sliding hinge includes a basic body, a sliding body slidably coupling with the basic body and a pushing component placed between the basic body and the sliding body. The pushing component has a torsion spring and a damping plate. The torsion spring has a first elastic arm and a second elastic arm, a free end of the first elastic arm is pivotably connected to the basic body, a free end of the second elastic arm is pivotably connected to the sliding body. The damping plate is pivotably mounted on the sliding body. The damping plate defines a stopping portion, the stopping portion has two stopping ends alternately engaging with the second elastic arm for providing a damping force to the second elastic arm when a stored elastic force of the torsion spring is released.

Abstract: A damping hinge apparatus includes a hinge and a damper. The damper has a damping shell, a damping cover, a damping body, an outer gasket and a rotating body. The damping cover is fixed in the damping shell and has a center hole defined, an inner wall of the center hole defines a plurality of loop-shaped groove perpendicular to the center hole and parallel each other. The damping body has a column portion received in the center hole, the column portion protrudes outward to form a plurality of rotating plates perpendicular to the column portion and parallel each other. The rotating plates engage the corresponding loop-shaped grooves. A bottom of the column portion connects a connecting portion located beneath the damping cover. The outer gasket is arranged around the connecting portion and against an inner side of the damping shell. Damping oil is filled between the outer gasket, the damping shell and the damping body.

Abstract: An abrasion-enhanced hinge has a pintle, a washer assembly and a stationary leaf. The pintle is connected securely to a cover of an electronic device. The washer assembly has multiple stationary washers and multiple rotating washers. The stationary and rotating washers are mounted interlacedly around the pintle. The stationary washers are connected securely to each other. The rotating washers are connected securely to the pintle. The stationary leaf is connected securely to a base of the electronic device and is connected securely to the nearest stationary washer. When the cover is pivoted to the base, the pintle is rotated relative to the stationary leaf. Thus, the rotating washers are rotated relative to the stationary washers. Because the stationary and rotating washers are mounted interlacedly, the rotations between the stationary and rotating washers provide a lot of abrasions. Therefore, the hinge provides enhanced abrasion.

Abstract: A sheath type rotating axle structure is disclosed, comprising an axle receiver disposed with a slanted corner which is further formed to have a notch therein; a sheath part disposed with a sheath end and an extending end, wherein a flute is formed at the sheath end and a rim and an annular groove are disposed between the sheath end and the extending end; and a pivotal axle pivotally connected the sheath end, disposed at its front end with a protruding ring, and embeddingly engaged with an axle hole of a fixed base at its rear end, wherein the extending end of the sheath part may be securingly mounted onto the notch of the axle receiver and the protruding ring of the pivotal axle may be abutted against the rim and the annular groove of the sheath part such that the sheath part may generate frictional torque against the pivotal axle when the axle receiver is rotated with respect to the fixed base With the implementation of the present invention, the pivotal axle, the sheath part, and the axle receiver can be p

Abstract: An example hinge includes a hinge pin extending along an axis and a first knuckle for receiving the hinge pin. The first knuckle is rotatable about the axis. A second knuckle for receiving the hinge pin and is rotatable about the axis. At least one bearing limits relative rotation between the first hinge knuckle and the hinge pin. The example hinge assembly may include a tolerance ring between the hinge pin and the first knuckle to urge the bearing away from the axis. An example method of producing a hinge includes the steps of permitting a first hinge plate to move relative a hinge pin and limiting movement of a second hinge plate relative a hinge pin. The method biases a bearing adjacent the hinge pin to limit movement of the second hinge plate relative the hinge pin.

Abstract: A vehicle including an integrated vehicle door hinge and interior handle is disclosed. The integrated vehicle door hinge and interior handle may comprise a door hinge and an interior door release handle, with the door hinge having a hinge support flange pivotally coupled with a vehicle body, and an exposed hinge arm extending from the hinge support flange. The interior door release handle may include a pull handle configured for gripping by a vehicle occupant, and a handle pass through arm extending from the pull handle and connected to the exposed hinge arm, with the handle pass through arm mounted to the door.

Abstract: A shelving system includes at least two parallel lengths of track, at least two pair of end pieces disposed on opposite ends of each of the at least two lengths of track, and a stationary shelving unit attached to one of the at least two pair of end pieces, with the stationary shelving unit including a plurality of posts and a shelf supported by the plurality of posts, and a mobile shelving unit, which includes a plurality of posts, a shelf supported by the plurality of posts, and a plurality of wheels adapted to roll on the at least two lengths of track.

Abstract: In an apparatus at a carding machine for cotton, synthetic fibres and the like, wherein at least one card flat having a card flat clothing is present, the card flat clothing is attached to the card flat, and the clothing is located opposite a roller, for example the cylinder, and an attaching means is present between the card flat and the card flat clothing. In order to make possible, in simple manner, a dimensionally stable clothed card flat and simpler and faster re-clothing (clothing replacement), at least one hook-and-loop closure is present between the card flat and those regions of the card flat clothing which face the card flat.

Abstract: A fastening system includes a grommet having a grommet shank and two grommet cap ends secured to opposing ends of the grommet shank; a planar border having a base and integrally formed substantially parallel planar flexible peripheral first and second legs of substantially like length, the first leg having a first leg distal end with a first aperture and the second leg having a second leg distal end with a second aperture and an integral and peripheral first spike having a first spike pointed end, each of the first and second apertures being proportioned for slidable receipt of the grommet when the first and second apertures are aligned with each other; and an elongate securement leg integrally dependant from the base in a direction of the distal ends of the flexible legs, and including a securement leg distal end having a receiving surface for receiving first spike pointed end.

Abstract: A high capacity paper clip which is able to accommodate thin or thick insertions of paper. The paper clip is formed by bending a continuous elongated oval loop of wire over onto itself with a first bent portion of the loop longer than a second bent portion, leaving a tensioning expansion loop at the bend in each arm of the shorter bent portion to allow the paper clip to expand wide for the insertion of bulky stacks of paper.

Abstract: An adjustable bundling device is disclosed that aids in the cinching and un-cinching of one or more items, such as the wrapping of food items in preparation for cooking. A cavity element and a stop element are attached to opposing ends of a length of flexible textured cord. The cord can be pushed through the cavity to form a loop that can hold various items. The loop can be tightened and loosened by sliding the cord within the cavity. The texture of the cord interacts with protrusions in the cavity to lock the cord in place. The cavity acts a type of clench and the end stop prevents the cord from slipping all the way out of the cavity.

Abstract: A buckle for securing strap ends to each other has an anchor peg, with a recess, attached to one strap end. Another strap end has a clamping head that has a recess adapted to allow insertion and removal of the anchor peg. A moveable locking mechanism in the clamping head can be moved from an open position, that allows insertion or removal of the anchor peg, to a closed position that prevents removal of an anchor peg inserted into the clamping head.

Abstract: A buckle that is a single piece, glass buckle is provided. A single piece, glass buckle is provided that is designed to limit the likelihood of breakage during use. The buckle may be of any desired shape or design, including coloration and other design effects, wherein all aspects are part of the continuous, single piece, glass buckle. A belt assembly with a strap or similar device designed to be used with the single piece, glass buckle to provide maximum stability to all aspects of the single piece, glass buckle. A belt assembly is provided that may be used in a functional capacity or as a fashion accessory.

Abstract: A hose clamp for clamping a pipe comprises a metal belt having a first edge and a second edge adapted for being overlapped defining a receiving cavity therein for clamping a pipe with a predetermined diameter, a positioning arrangement comprising a positioning head extended from said first edge of said metal belt, and a positioning head holder provided on said second edge at a corresponding place for receiving said positioning head, so as to guide said first edge and said second edge together in position; and a fastening arrangement comprising at least a welding arrangement comprising a first welding element provided on said first edge and a second welding element provided on said second edge at a corresponding place for being welded with said first welding point, so as to fasten said first edge and said second edge together.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for fastening a cover profile (4) for the transition between two surfaces (12, 13) which are perpendicular with respect to each other, comprising a support (1) which can be fastened to one of said surfaces (12, 13) and comprises two clamping legs (2, 3) for the cover profile (4) which extend in the longitudinal direction of the cover profile (4) and protrude against the cover profile (4), which profile can be mounted on the clamping legs (2, 3) under mutually opposite resilient contact of the clamping legs (2, 3) on the clamping surfaces (6) of the cover profile (4).

Abstract: A fastener includes first and second fastener units that releasably attach to one another. The first fastener unit includes a ring defining an inclined inner surface that narrows downward. The second fastener unit includes an upper plate defining a notched cylinder configured to abut the inclined inner surface of the ring; a lower plate having a seesaw-type push rod; and a push plate, which is operable by a user to press the push rod such that the push rod presses the ring upward. The push plate has a protrusion configured to press the notched cylinder against the inner surface of the ring when the fastener units are attached to one another, and to release the notched cylinder when the push plate is operated by the user. The first fastener unit may be in a vehicle floor mat, and the second fastener unit may be attached to a vehicle floor carpet.