Patents Issued in February 25, 2010
  • Publication number: 20100043112
    Abstract: A quickly releasable vest capable of protecting a torso portion of a user is disclosed. The quickly releasable vest includes a first torso panel, a second torso panel, a plurality of plug members, a plurality of socket members and a quick release mechanism. The plurality of plug members is disposed on the first torso panel. The plurality of socket members is disposed on the second torso panel. Each of the plurality of socket members is configured to detachably couple to one of the plurality of plug members disposed on the first torso panel. The quick release mechanism is disposed on the first torso panel. The quick release mechanism includes a pull cord and a plurality of connecting tapes. The quick release mechanism is configured to separate the first torso panel from the second torso panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Manish Khandelwal
  • Publication number: 20100043113
    Abstract: A hand grip may include a palm portion for contacting a palm of a hand and a strap portion for extending around and contacting a back of the hand. Ends of the strap portion may be joined to the palm portion at the opposite edges. The palm portion may be contoured to have both concave and convex areas. The contours may also form a cross-sectional plane with an s-shaped configuration. An area of the palm portion may also have a shape of a hyperbolic paraboloid. The palm portion may also have surfaces with a textured configuration that includes indentations extending across the palm portion. The indentations may be on one surface or both surfaces, and a distance between adjacent indentations may be greater in one are than in another area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy A. Clark, Scott C. Holt
  • Publication number: 20100043114
    Abstract: A garment for a part of the body, and in particular a sport pant, includes an elasticity element, or a number of such elements, disposed on a portion of the garment, while another portion of the garment is free of elasticity elements. As a result, the garment can store energy by elastic elongation under a movement of, for example, a leg. This energy can then be released under a second movement of the leg in the opposite direction, resulting in the garment supporting the second movement of the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: adidas International Marketing B.V.
    Inventors: Michel Caillibotte, Vincent Philippe Rouiller
  • Publication number: 20100043115
    Abstract: An upper body garment is provided. The upper body garment includes an outer garment of a type normally formed as a separate garment for wearing over at least an upper torso of a wearer. An inner garment is circumferentially and permanently joined to an underside of the outer garment at a position corresponding to above a waist line of the wearer when the upper body garment is worn. The inner garment comprising a lower front panel and a lower rear panel. The lower front panel detachably fastens by fastening means to the lower rear panel at a position corresponding to a crotch of the wearer when the upper body garment is worn.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher John Weatherill, Leah Morgan Weatherill, Kevin Dennis Anseeuw, Sarah Reagan Anseeuw
  • Publication number: 20100043116
    Abstract: A flame-resistant shirt is described that has vents to facilitate heat release and air circulation while preserving flame-resistant qualities. The shirt has a standard front half, but a back half which includes a cape portion with openings to provide ventilation across the wearer's back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: William Vereen
  • Publication number: 20100043117
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a convertible apparel for providing cushioned support for the head and neck of a wearer. The convertible apparel comprises a hood and a body portion. The hood is detachably attached to the body portion of the convertible apparel. The hood covers the head of the wearer. The hood comprises an inner layer and an outer layer. A cushion structure is detachably attached to the inner layer of the hood for supporting the head of the wearer. The hood is folded around the cushion structure to create a neck support for supporting the neck of the wearer. The hood with the cushion structure thereby provides support for the head and neck of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Mary Elizabeth Hildebrandt
  • Publication number: 20100043118
    Abstract: Garments and garment sets are described that include a jacket having a powder skirt and trousers that can be attached to the powder skirt via at least one fastener. One embodiment of the invention includes a water resistant jacket, an elasticized powder skirt having at least two edges, the first of which is attached to the water resistant jacket, at least one fastener connected to the second edge of the powder skirt, water resistant trousers including a waist opening and two leg openings and at least one corresponding mating fastener connected to the trousers. The fastener and the corresponding mating fastener are constructed to detachably fix the powder skirt to the water resistant trousers. In several embodiments, the fastener and corresponding mating fastener are two mating zipper portions of standard length that can be combined to form a zipper irrespective of the garment size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Volcom, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Woolcott, Abran Abeyta, Arriana Padron, Jay Twitty, William Anderson
  • Publication number: 20100043119
    Abstract: The present invention is a golf club which induces proper grip and suitable swing by removing the thumb-covering portion of a golf glove so as to extend the Skin Contact Length between the thumb and forefinger. Due to the absence of a thumb covering, structural problems with the glove covering stretching from the thumb area toward the palm may arise when centrifugal force is imparted by the golf club. If the glove covering has been stretched, the covering will become folded when the club is gripped; this causes a pull on the left thumb when gloves are worn and leads to improper grip. Therefore, in order to provide elasticity with regard to stretching, in place of sheepskin the area subject to stretching is processed with a Spandex material having excellent elasticity and flexibility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Jeong Yong Kim
  • Publication number: 20100043120
    Abstract: A medical glove includes a glove body shaped to wrap a user's hand and a slip prevention part constituted by pieces formed at one side of the glove body to prevent an object gripped by the glove body from slipping. The respective pieces of the slip prevention part are arranged at predetermined intervals so that the user wearing the glove body can perceive the object through spaces. An object being gripped by the medical glove, such as an endoscope device, can be prevented from slipping on or off even when a lubricant is applied to the endoscope device and the medical glove. The medical glove is provided with the slip prevention part directly formed thereon, and any intermediate member for preventing a slip of the object is not necessary. As a result, hygiene in the medical act or the operation of the endoscope device can be improved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Kwan Jae LEE
  • Publication number: 20100043121
    Abstract: A hat includes a crown, a band and a resilient member. The crown includes a front having a first height; a rear having a second height wherein the second height is greater than the first height; an interior including a forward portion; an exterior including a rearward portion; and a circumferential bottom edge separating the interior and exterior. The band is coupled to the interior of the crown. The resilient member includes a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion between the first and second ends, wherein the first end extends through the exterior rearward portion of the crown, and wherein the second end extends through the exterior rearward portion of the crown, and wherein the intermediate portion is positioned between the band and the interior of the crown.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Ann-Marie Duwyn-Zylstra
  • Publication number: 20100043122
    Abstract: A head covering is described that is positioned on a head of a wearer to retain the wearer's hair in a desired position. The head covering comprises a hooded cap and an extension. The hooded cap includes a pair of ties and a set of straps. The hooded cap is secured to the head of the wearer using ties. The extension connects to the hooded cap on one end and includes an opposing distal end portion with a free terminal end. The extension includes a pouch and a flap. The pouch defines a first aperture in proximity to the hooded cap and a second aperture in proximity to the flap. A passageway is defined between the first aperture, the extension and the second aperture. The flap and pouch include connectors for the optional connection of the flap and pouch to secure the second aperture in a closed position. At least one strap is connected to the extension. The straps are constructed to secure the extension and hair together.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Deon D. Leftenant
  • Publication number: 20100043123
    Abstract: A pant for a hockey player. The pant comprises an inner pant and an outer shell releasably connected to a waist portion of the inner pant and wherein the inner pant has several protective pads, a pocket for receiving a cup for protecting the genital area of the player and respective left and right VELCRO tabs for affixing hockey socks to the inner pant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Stephen GOODHAND, David RUDD
  • Publication number: 20100043124
    Abstract: A hosiery garment is provided including a main body adapted to enclose at least a foot of a wearer, the main body having an outside and an inside, wherein the inside is configured to be in contact with the foot of the wearer. The hosiery garment includes a multi-layered cushion, the multi-layered cushion comprising an adhesive layer configured to adhere the multi-layered cushion to the inside of the main body, a synthetic rubber layer adhered to the adhesive layer, and a fabric layer adhered to the synthetic rubber layer and configured to be in contact with the foot of the wearer. Furthermore, the multi-layered cushion wraps partially around a back side of an ankle portion of the hosiery garment such that the multi-layered cushion protects an Achilles heel of the wearer from abrasion caused by a heel of a footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: ACHILLES COMFORT, LLC
    Inventors: Christian Arakelian, Anwar Ricky Hasan
  • Publication number: 20100043125
    Abstract: A apparatus for use with garments, such as tee shirts, or other clothing fabric or materials, which pulls the garment tighter to the wearer's body without slipping off the garment. The apparatus consists of a single unit with multiple inner members and a relatively thicker outer perimeter. The inner members are spaced apart, leaving an opening through which a portion of the tee shirt, garment or material is inserted. The tee shirt, garment or material is then pulled through the opening to achieve the desired effect. The flexibility of the inner members must permit the tee shirt, garment or material to pass through the apparatus, but be sufficiently strong to hold the apparatus in place for an extended period of time and through vigorous activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Amy R. MacLean
  • Publication number: 20100043126
    Abstract: A protection helmet is provided which includes a main outer shell having a longitudinal symmetry plane (P), a head band and a chin strap. The helmet also includes a sub-shell on which the main outer shell is secured.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Sabrina Morel
  • Publication number: 20100043127
    Abstract: A infusion in-mould helmet is disclosed. One side of a plastic sheet that is not resistant to high temperatures is attached with a protective tape that can withstand high temperatures, followed by printing, plastic removal, edge cutting, and hole drilling, to form an outer helmet. The outer helmet and a pre-formed inner helmet are disposed together in a molding machine to render an integrally formed sports helmet at lower pressure, lower temperature, and shorter time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Ze-Ping Wang
  • Publication number: 20100043128
    Abstract: A suction system which comprises an extractor element which is functionally connected in input to a flushing pipe of a flusher of a toilet bowl and in output to a space located outside the room in which the bowl is provided. The extractor element comprises a box-like container, which is provided with an inspection cover and inside which there is a compartment for accommodating an extractor in which the intake port is connected to the flushing pipe of the flusher and the discharge port is connected to a pipe for connection to the space outside the room or other vents; electrical and electronic means for supplying power and managing the system are provided within the box-like container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Ugo Soldera, Tranquillo Volpato
  • Publication number: 20100043129
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for processing greywater, comprising the following steps:—supplying water to a reservoir of a greywater device;—collecting the supplied water in the reservoir;—conducting water out of the reservoir to at least one reservoir of a water consumer;—monitoring the water quality; and—flushing the water from the reservoir of the greywater device and/or the reservoir of the water consumer into a sewer drain when the water quality drops below an acceptable level. Furthermore, the invention relates to a control system for controlling a greywater device, a system for reusing greywater, comprising a greywater device and a control system, and a greywater consumer, in particular a toilet, which is connected to such a system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Johannes Donaes Jacobus Platteel, Sjoerd Pieter Wouda
  • Publication number: 20100043130
    Abstract: A gravity flush toilet system is provides that includes a toilet bowl assembly having a toilet bowl and a tank, wherein the bowl includes a trapway extending from the bottom of the toilet bowl to a sewage line. The toilet system is capable of operating at multiple flush volumes without loss of siphonic function or significant change in the surface area of the water in the bowl. The multiple flush volumes allow the user to select appropriate water usages for the required waste removal without diminishing the performance of the toilet, resulting in significant water savings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: AS IP Holdco, LLC
    Inventors: David Grover, Zheng Chen, James McHale
  • Publication number: 20100043131
    Abstract: A diverter valve including: an inlet port coupled to a refill tube; a first outlet port; a bowl refill tube coupled to the outlet port with its second end adjacent to a toilet tank overflow tube; a second outlet port; a central flow passageway providing a path of fluid communication between the inlet port and the first and second outlet ports, the entrance of the first outlet port and the entrance of the second outlet port being directly opposite one another in the central flow passageway; a poppet in the central flow passageway, the poppet having a raised position obstructing the first outlet port and a lowered position obstructing the second outlet port; an actuating arm, float member and rod coupled to the poppet, wherein movement of the float member translates downward motion of the rod into upward motion of the actuating arm and vice versa.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Fluidmaster, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Robert Collin
  • Publication number: 20100043132
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a child's potty-training apparatus having a means to play audible recordings. The recordings can be college fight songs or cheers, professional sports team songs or cheers, crowd cheers, or car engine sounds. The potty-training apparatus of the invention can also be personalized by the application of appliqués, computer printouts, drawings, photographs, decals, stickers, trading cards and artwork.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Varsity Baby, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Viglietta
  • Publication number: 20100043133
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cover for an outdoor tank, the cover being made of a plate that can be treaded on and shifted between an open and a closed position, wherein the cover is guided displaceably on rails for opening and closing purposes in an at least approximately parallel fashion to the opening surface of the tank. A seal acting between the cover and the edge surface of the tank is brought into contact with the corresponding surface during the closing motion by such a relative movement that has a clear directional component, said directional component being normal on and directed toward said surface. The temperature of the surface from which the seal is removed when the cover is opened is automatically monitored and automatically raised by a heating element when the temperature falls below the freezing point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Armstark
  • Publication number: 20100043134
    Abstract: A chair to assist persons with mobility challenges, and their caregivers, with a better and inexpensive method for entering and exiting the bath tub on a chair that has a swivel seat that locks in place, and swivels outward for easy entry is provided. The chair can then be moved to the center of the bath tub, and the swivel seat can be positioned to face the shower, or rotated to face the right or the left. Upon completion of the shower, the chair can be returned to the edge of the tub, facing outward and locked in position for easy exit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Glenn Burkholder
  • Publication number: 20100043135
    Abstract: An example adjustable showerhead assembly includes a shroud and a showerhead movable between a first position attached to the shroud and a second position detached from the shroud. A flexible conduit communicates fluid to the showerhead. The shroud contains the flexible conduit when the showerhead is in the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Charles A. Patterson, Wie-Hin Pan, Julian Giggs, Victor Hoernig, Philip Nathan, Michael A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20100043136
    Abstract: An integrated shower base designed for improving the drainage of a tile shower is disclosed. The shower pan may be custom fabricated and molded with a depression surrounding a drainage opening for receiving a one piece floor drain. The pan and floor drain are welded together to prevent leaking. The floor drain contains weep holes so that water that seeps through the mortar on the shower floor and into the shower pan can drain properly without leaking. The floor drain also contains a reservoir for holding water that drains through the regular shower drain and also for water that seeps through the shower floor. A mortar guard is placed over the weep holes to prevent the holes from becoming clogged. A drainage mat is placed over the shower pan to help water seepage flow to the floor drain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: BORIS MICHAEL
  • Publication number: 20100043137
    Abstract: Automatic apparatus for washing feet comprising: a containment body 10 intended for being placed on the floor and delimiting a tank 20; washing means 31, 81, 91; 41, 82, 92 arranged in the containment body 10 for operating at tank 20; and a device 50 for actuating the washing means connected to the containment body 10. Apparatus 1 is characterised in that it is provided with a support structure 60 suitable for supporting a user in standing position. The support structure 60 is connected to the containment body 10 and is provided with a gripping portion 61. The actuating device 50 is connected to the support structure 60 in the proximity of the gripping portion 61.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Paolo Zavan
  • Publication number: 20100043138
    Abstract: An improved baby changing station which is utilized primarily to change the diapers of a baby or young child. The design includes an upper changing area with specially shaped protective ridges. The design further includes a lower supporting portion which is divided into at least three distinct areas. A first area is utilized for undersink storage. A second lower area includes multiple drawers for storage of sundry items. A third lower area contains stairs or steps for a toddler to use as needed. The design provides a safe floor-mounted and efficient changing station as compared to the fold-down wall mounted units currently in widespread use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Robert King, Traci King
  • Publication number: 20100043139
    Abstract: A kit for a portable assembly bed includes an operable carry bag having retaining elements disposed on the inside of the bag with bed construction removably retained by the retaining elements. The kits provide co-operable construction components including reinforced discs and tubular frame members for an assembled double-decker bed or two single beds, and at lease one foldable foot locker and an accessories pouch. The portable construction when assembled provides a complete double-decker cot with storage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Bonatz
  • Publication number: 20100043140
    Abstract: A component frame assembly for a patient lift device, the component frame assembly comprising: first and second opposed frame plates, and at least one plate connector connecting the plates, the plates and plate connector being sized, shaped and positioned such that the plates are separated by an interior component space and so as to define an opening to the interior component space between an edge of the first plate and an edge of the second plate, each plate having an inner side facing the interior component space and an opposite outer side; a force transmitter coupled to the plates and positioned in the interior component space; a force applicator mounted to the outer side of one of the first and second frame plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: PRISM MEDICAL LTD.
    Inventor: Mark Chepurny
  • Publication number: 20100043141
    Abstract: Apparatus to assist in the application of mechanical lifting force to a sheet. For instance, healthcare workers often roll patients, who require this type of assistance, from side to side in an effort to clean the patient, change the bed sheets on the patient's bed, or to prevent bedsore development on the patient. This particular apparatus allows for the mechanical rolling of patients using a more effective, and less costly mechanical solution than has been previously available. Less manual effort is required to roll a patient using this device, and nothing has to be placed under the patient to allow for the use of this device in rolling a patient. This device can be securely and safely attached directly to the bed sheet, which is unique in the field of patient rolling solutions. This device can also be used to boost a patient up in bed, if this device is applied to both sides of the patient while the patient is in bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Kenneth Short, Manon Short
  • Publication number: 20100043142
    Abstract: A wall bed assembly including a wall cabinet and a bed frame. The bed frame is pivoted from a vertical, stored position within the wall cabinet to a horizontal position for use as a bed. The bed frame is connected to the wall cabinet with a pivot bracket secured to the bed frame which pivotally attaches to the lower end of a counterbalancing piston. The pivot bracket is pivotally secured to a fulcrum member of a plate secured to the wall cabinet's side panel. The upper end of the counterbalancing piston is pivotally secured to a plate that attaches to the wall cabinet side panel. Accordingly, the bed frame may be pivoted between the vertical and horizontal positions. Additionally, the bed frame includes a pair of legs for supporting the frame in the horizontal position. The legs are non-linear and are pivotally attached to the sides of the bed frame such that they are positioned to support the bed frame due to gravitational forces as the bed frame is moved to the horizontal position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Peter D. Whitford
  • Publication number: 20100043143
    Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methodology for controlling humidity (i.e., moisture) within and/or adjacent a coverlet associated with a multi-layer air mattress. Humidity sensors may be incorporated at selected locations within the coverlet and coupled to a controller that is configured to provide a closed-loop control signal to vary air flow rate through the coverlet to control the rate of moisture adjustment, such as removal. In part, present subject matter may include a combination of a Low-Air-Loss (LAL) topper, having a pair of humidity sensors, one of which is at an inlet to the LAL topper and the other of which is at a selected one of existing outlets of the LAL topper. Air flow through the LAL topper is kept constant, in accordance with its basic operation, while the two humidity sensors are part of a closed-loop feedback control system, which adjusts the humidity of the air being input at the inlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: SPAN-AMERICA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: James R. O'Reagan, Joseph A. Lazich, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20100043144
    Abstract: An article of bedding comprising a bottom sheet (11) having side walls (12) thus to form a box sheet to be placed elastically over a mattress (10), and a top cover (14) having its edges attached to those of the bottom sheet (11) by means of a gusset (16). A sliding clasp fastener or the like (15) is provided to attach the edges of the bottom sheet and top cover together respectively when the article is not in use. A pillowcase (18) is permanently or removably attached to one end of the sheet and has an opening for insertion and removal of a pillow. The entire article, possibly excluding the pillow, is preferably of machine washable materials. An article made in this way ensures that the top cover which may contain a duvet, cannot slide off the bed inadvertently and therefore the occupant, most likely a child, is kept warm and safe from falling out of bed whilst having freedom of movement within the enclosure formed by the bottom sheet and top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: FINECARD INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
    Inventor: Mark Anthony Thompson
  • Publication number: 20100043145
    Abstract: The fitted sheet system is adapted for ship bunk systems and comprises either a single flat sheet or two single sheets sewn together. The sheet includes two opposed top ends and two opposed sides. The opposed ends include hospital corners to provide a tight fit. The top sheet is sewn along a side edge of the bottom sheet and is adapted to fold over the mattress top. Four equally spaced matching slots, two on each longitudinal side, are disposed on the bottom edges of the two sides for receiving straps. Alternatively, straps are provided at the bottom of the sheet for tightening the sheet over the mattress. A pillowcase is attached to the sheet. A decorative hem displaying a logo is disposed on the fitted sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Kathleen McCollum
  • Publication number: 20100043146
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sanitary product in the form of a disposable sheet or the like, consisting of a web-shaped material comprising a top comfort layer and a bottom barrier layer that are joined together by gluing or embossing without any intermediate layer, wherein the barrier layer is a breathable barrier layer, and said comfort layer is formed from a non-woven material, the basis weight of the comfort layer being equal to or greater than the basis weight of the barrier layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: CELL-COMB AKTIEBOLAG
    Inventor: Goran Eriksson
  • Publication number: 20100043147
    Abstract: Variable-use tubular pillows having attachable and detachable ends and related methods are disclosed. According to an aspect, a tubular pillow in accordance with the subject matter disclosed herein may include a pillow body having first and second ends being opposed to one another and being attachable to and detachable from one another. The pillow body forms a tube shape having a central tunnel when the first and second ends are attached. Further, the tubular pillow may include a removable cover for covering the pillow body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Phreddie D. Popp
  • Publication number: 20100043148
    Abstract: An air mattress having an internal support structure for stabilizing and resisting deformation of a sleep surface. The air mattress includes an air bladder defined by an upper sleep surface, a bottom surface, and an interconnecting side wall. A plurality of support columns interconnect the upper sleep surface to the bottom surface and segment an interior cavity of the air bladder into a plurality of air chambers for receiving air to support the upper sleep surface. A resilient member is carried within each of the air chambers to stabilize and resist deformation of the upper sleep surface resulting from changes in air pressure within the air bladder and from the shifting of weight on the upper sleep surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Comfortaire Corporation
    Inventors: Eric S. Rose, David E. Karr
  • Publication number: 20100043149
    Abstract: A hammer having a pry bar extending from the bottom stem of the metal hammerhead thereof in parallel to the extending direction of the bell unit, a clamping mouth defined between the bell unit and the pry bar for clamping to a wooden board for mounting or dismounting, and two series of teeth respectively formed on the top side of the pry bar and the bottom side of the neck of the bell unit for engaging the wooden board inserted into the clamping mouth. The teeth at the bell unit have the tooth peaks disposed in flush with the periphery of the bell of the bell unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Yung-Shou Chen
  • Publication number: 20100043150
    Abstract: The machine (1) for dry-cleaning and drying articles such as clothes, household linen, towels, curtains and the like comprises a rotary drum (2) which contains the articles, a closed circuit (3) for circulation of the air used for drying the articles and a refrigeration system (14) for the treatment of said drying air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: F.M.B. FABBRICA MACCHINE BOLOGNA S.P.A.
    Inventors: Fulvio Nuzzo, Tiziano Cotti
  • Publication number: 20100043151
    Abstract: Provided is a hair dye comprising 0.1 to 3.0% by weight of at least one of aqueous acid dyes and a resin comprising a terpolymer constituted from a vinyl cyclic amide represented by following Formula (I), an acrylic acid derivative represented by following Formula (II) and a quaternary derivative of acrylic acid represented by following Formula (III), wherein a content of the resin is 0.1 to 2.5% by weight in terms of a solid content; and the hair dye further comprises 1.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Takashi Umeno, Keiichiro Takachiyo, Hiroaki Koyama
  • Publication number: 20100043152
    Abstract: A transfer paper which comprises a transfer paper base and a disperse dye ink printed thereon or imparted thereto. The transfer paper is used in a dry transfer printing method in which the transfer paper is pressed against a synthetic fibrous material with heating to thereby transfer the dye (pattern) from the transfer paper to the fibrous material. The transfer paper is characterized in that the transfer paper base has a releasant layer comprising a synthetic resin soluble in organic solvents and an ink-receiving layer made from a mixture comprising a hydrophilic synthetic resin which softens or melts upon heating, a hydrophilic binder, and various aids, the ink-receiving layer being superposed on the releasant layer. With this transfer paper for dry transfer printing, a highly fine pattern can be printed with excellent reproducibility. Furthermore, the transfer paper enables quick delivery by so-called printing without platemaking. The method of dry transfer plating employs this transfer paper.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Hisashige Terao, Eiji Yamada, Takashi Hamada, Genshi Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20100043153
    Abstract: A bridge supports any desired loading capacity to cross rivers, ravines, highways, wetlands, and other areas where traffic or pedestrians conveniently access the opposite side. The structure is assembled in a number of ways at the bridge site, using smaller equipment and less time than is normally required. The prefabricated and trial fitted elements can be assembled at ground level and the structure can be launched on rollers across the area that is to be crossed, or can be assembled sequentially from one or both sides. The structure includes two or more box trusses supporting the bridge deck which is integrated into the structure. The upper portion of the trusses form the side barriers of the bridge and the deck with integrated cross members is fastened to the lower portion of the trusses, both of which are sized to accommodate the load bearing capacity of the traffic using the structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Marc Lerner, Steven Lerner, Barbara Lerner, Jerrold Lerner
  • Publication number: 20100043154
    Abstract: A self propelled pool cleaner is of compact narrow construction and comprises a diaphragm for propulsion and may be provided is a kit of parts for retrofitting a pool cleaner of the hammer type, the pool cleaner (10) having a hollow body (12) formed with a fluid inlet end (16) and a fluid outlet end (18) opposite to said inlet end, a divider (34) forming two separate flow passages in said hollow (14), and a hammer valve member (32) arranged to pivotally reciprocate about a pivot point to cause fluid to flow alternately in the flow passages.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: James Edward Kellogg
  • Publication number: 20100043155
    Abstract: The present invention provides a cleaning raker, which includes a raker holder, a cleaning brush disposed on the raker holder, a dedusting driver for driving the brush and a vibration device provided at a bottom of the raker holder. The vibration device comprises a vibrating plate and a vibrating driver for driving the vibrating plate. The vibrating plate is connected to the vibrating driver. In use, dusts with static charge around the raker holder are stirred along with vibration of the vibrating plate under the drive of the vibrating driver. These dusts then are cleaned with the brush easily, thus the cleaning efficiency is significantly increased. Further, as cleaning some large bulk of dusts, under the function of the vibrating plate, the vibration easily breaks down these large bulks of dusts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: XIAOTIAN (ZHONGSHAN) INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Hung Chow
  • Publication number: 20100043156
    Abstract: An electric toothbrush includes a handpiece with a drive shaft and attachment, which has a working head and a coupling member connecting the working head and the handpiece. The coupling member of the attachment contains a plug-on shaft to engage the drive shaft. An attachment coupling part is axially movable in a longitudinal direction to produce an unlocking or locking movement of the plug on shaft in the transverse direction. The connection can be released and re-established by axial push-on and pull-off movements. A transversely movable engagement part of a coupling contour of the plug-on shaft of the attachment and an actuating part provided on the coupling member are movable in the attachment longitudinal direction, such that relative movement of the actuating part and engagement part in the longitudinal direction produces an unlocking or locking movement of the engagement part in a direction transverse to the attachment longitudinal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Gerhard Kressner
  • Publication number: 20100043157
    Abstract: An electro-polymer motor comprising a fixed member and a first actuator having a first end fixedly connected to the fixed member and a second end is presented. The first actuator comprises a polymer positioned between two electrodes. The electrodes are in communication with a power supply. The motor also comprises a driven member comprising a first leg and a second leg such that the first leg and the second leg are separated by an axis. The driven member is fixedly connected to the second end of the first actuator. The motor also comprises a compressible member having a first end fixedly connected to the fixed member and a second end fixedly connected to the second leg of the driven member. The compressible member is spaced apart from the first actuator. The first actuator elongates after the power supply applies a voltage across the electrodes to move the driven member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: Uwe Jungnickel, Benedikt Heil
  • Publication number: 20100043158
    Abstract: An apparatus for deburring boards includes a platform, on which first and second guiding rail units perpendicular to each other are fixed, a deburring unit mounted on the first guiding rail unit, a carrying unit adapted for carrying the boards and mounted movably on the second guiding rail unit perpendicular to the first guiding rail unit, and a driving unit disposed on the platform and operable to drive the carrying unit to move between a loading/unloading zone, where the carrying unit is spaced apart from the deburring unit, and a processing zone, where the carrying unit is disposed between opposite deburring members of the deburring unit so that opposite deburred edges of each board contact respectively the deburring members. The driving unit further drives the carrying unit to move back and forth within the processing zone a predetermined number of times, thereby deburring the boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Yushan SUN
  • Publication number: 20100043159
    Abstract: An optical connector cleaning tool which wipes to clean a joining end face of an optical connector by a feeding movement of a cleaning body. It includes a tool body which incorporates a feeding mechanism that supplies and takes up the cleaning body, and an insertion part which inserts into a connector housing hole of a positioning housing for connectors. The insertion part has a head member on which is formed a pressing face that presses the cleaning body against the joining end face within the connector housing hole, and is capable of moving in a direction of extension or contraction relative to the tool body. Movement of the tool body in an insertion direction relative to the insertion part in a state where the cleaning body is in contact with the joining end face causes the head member to axially rotate while the state of contact is maintained.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Kunihiko Fujiwara
  • Publication number: 20100043160
    Abstract: A wafer cleaning roller including a tube body and a plurality of first protrusions is provided. The tube body has a longitudinal direction. The first protrusions are disposed on the outside surface of the tube body. Each of the first protrusions is shaped as a stripe having a first extension direction. The included angle between the first extension direction and the longitudinal direction is an oblique angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.
    Inventor: Tzu-Shin Chen
  • Publication number: 20100043161
    Abstract: The system toothbrush with illumination includes a gripping portion having an elongated body portion that is formed to be slightly flat and stores therein an LED light source, a battery, and a switch performing ON/OFF operations of the LED light source. The gripping portion includes insertion holes formed at opposing ends of the body portion. An attachment portion is detachably and compatibly connected to both ends of the gripping portion. The attachment portion includes at least a mirror portion and a toothbrush portion, and may further include an auxiliary toothbrush portion. Storage insertion holes may be formed in the gripping portion to store the attachment portion, and two button-shaped batteries may be overlappingly stored in the horizontal orientation at substantially the center of the gripping portion. An LED light source is arranged near the one end of the gripping portion, and the light is emitted towards the attachment portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventor: Masahiro Tanuma