Patents Issued in July 14, 2011
  • Publication number: 20110167529
    Abstract: Padded arm and leg protectors having particular application to be worn around the arm and leg of one playing the game of paintball to prevent injury as a consequence of a paintball propelled from a paintball marker striking the player's arm or leg. In one embodiment, the arm protector includes a sleeve surrounding the arm and extending at least between the elbow and the wrist of the player. The sleeve has an outside top layer, an inside bottom layer, and a plurality of protective pads retained between the layers. The protective pads are strategically positioned along the sleeve to cover the wearer's elbow, his wrist and at least some of the muscles of the arm between the elbow and the wrist. The protective pads are separated and spaced from one another by respective channels which extend completely around each pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Kenneth K. Anderson, Tyson A. Evenson, Pamela Evenson
  • Publication number: 20110167530
    Abstract: High-strength porous carbon and a method of its manufacture are described for multifunctional applications, such as ballistic protection, structural components, ultracapacitor electrodes, gas storage, and radiation shielding. The carbon is produced from a polymer precursor via carbonization, and optionally by surface activation and post-treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Marek A. Wojtowicz, Eric P. Rubenstein, Michael A. Serio, Joseph E. Cosgrove
  • Publication number: 20110167531
    Abstract: A protective goggle assembly includes a protective goggle having two side straps, each side strap comprises a free end and a first surface attachment region adjacent to the free end on at least one surface of each side strap; and a strap assembly that encircles the user's head, on each side of the strap assembly a second surface attachment region is provided that is configured to engage the first surface attachment region of the side straps. Free ends of the base band of the strap assembly are connected to an elastic ring to form a complete encircling band. The base band has a tail for securing the base band in position on a helmet. The complete encircling band is configured to fit around a soldier's helmet and the elastic ring being configured to fit over and around a night vision goggle mount at a front of the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Daniel Packard, Kimberly Borsa, Adam North Lazar, James Patrick Radigan
  • Publication number: 20110167532
    Abstract: A device for reducing friction between a portion of skin of a living being and an object adjoining that portion includes two layers of tricot fabric. Each layer has a shiny side and the shiny sides of the two layers of fabric face each other. Each layer of fabric has a machine direction M, and the layers of fabric are positioned such that the machine direction M of one layer is perpendicular to the other layer. A garment includes a low friction zone and a higher friction zone adjacent the low friction zone, the higher friction zone comprising a material different from a material of the low friction zone. The low friction zone comprises two layers of fabric with their shiny sides, facing each other and their machine directions M oriented perpendicularly. Also described is a method of preventing or treating a skin wound comprising clothing a living being in a garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Tamarack Habilitation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Martin Carlson, Mark J. Payette
  • Publication number: 20110167533
    Abstract: The training system comprises a shell adapted to conform to a portion of a body of a wearer. The shell includes an exterior surface and an interior body contact surface. The interior body contact surface includes at least one pocket that is positioned and sized so as to correspond to an anatomical muscle group of the wearer. Preferably, the shell includes a plurality of sets of pockets, each set of pockets being shaped and positioned to correspond to different anatomical muscle groups of the wearer. A weight is also provided for each pocket. The weights are shaped substantially similar to their respective pockets and are formed from a combination of a flexible material and a metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Calvin Stewart
  • Publication number: 20110167534
    Abstract: A method of securing ties to a medical gown including providing a medical gown and associated ties made from a material that is compatible with ultrasonic welding, folding the ties prior to welding to provide more than one layer of tie material and welding the ties by ultrasonic welding through the more than one layer of tie material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: PRIMED MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC.
    Inventors: Nancy WONG, Christopher LEEUW, Raymond MARUSYK, Lucas ETHIER
  • Publication number: 20110167535
    Abstract: An invertible glove includes a hand portion having at least two digit portions configured to cover at least two digits of a hand of a wearer of the glove and a palm portion configured to cover a palm of the hand of the wearer of the glove. The hand portion includes an exterior surface for handling an object and an interior surface for abutting the hand of the wearer of the glove. The hand portion further includes a grasping element that extends from the interior surface of at least one of the digit portions and is configured to be grasped by a digit of the hand of the wearer of the glove for facilitating inversion of the glove when the hand is removed from the glove. A glove is inverted by pulling on the grasping element as the hand is removed from the glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Lisa KERR-MADDOX, Daniel Lee BIZZELL
  • Publication number: 20110167536
    Abstract: A sports wristband with layered transparent pockets is provided. The device includes an elastic band capable of being worn around a wrist and a storage portion attached thereto. The storage portion includes a transparent pocketed flap. Identification/license cards placed in the transparent pocketed flap can be displayed while the device is worn on the wrist and the flap is closed. When the transparent pocketed flap is opened, a set of twin, transparent pockets are revealed. Such a device is useful for carrying an identification card/license along with small items such as change and keys. Tournament fishermen can use the device to carry and display their fishing license and store tackle. Such an arrangement saves time during competition to access the tackle. In addition to providing a convenient way to carry small items, the wristband is preferably constructed of a sweat-absorbent material allowing the device to dually function as a sweatband.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Jamison Kellerhals
  • Publication number: 20110167537
    Abstract: A pair of pants (1) having an invisible quick access opening (2) along a center seam (10) of the pants. The opening extends along the center seam between a right leg (5) and a left leg (6) of the pants. The opening can be opened or shut preferably using an elongated zipper (12). When the zipper is in a closed position, it is not visible on the exterior surface (4) of the pants, thereby creating the appearance of a sewn center seam from the outside of the pants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Michael J. Christoff
  • Publication number: 20110167538
    Abstract: Hosiery, such as stockings, are releasably and removably attachable to footwear such as flip-flop type sandals, and/or serve to secure a flip-flop adjacent the foot while the flip-flop is being worn. An instep covering front flap is provided, covering portions of the top of the foot while leaving toes exposed. The stockings include cooperating fastening elements configured to secure the stocking to the V-strap portion of the flip-flop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: MOXEE LLC
    Inventors: Summer Germann, Tam Trinh, Mark David Levine
  • Publication number: 20110167539
    Abstract: The fit of a garment is improved. An upper garment, which is a piece of clothing, has a sleeve portion, which is provided with a vertical seam line in the longitudinal direction and a horizontal seam line that extends to the vertical seam line from both directions with respect to the circumferential direction. The horizontal seam line has ends, which are located at different positions on the vertical seam line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: MONT-BELL CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Isamu TATSUNO, Fumiaki MASAKI, Takeshi TATSUNO, Hideo TAKATORI, Tetsuji KASUMI
  • Publication number: 20110167540
    Abstract: A garment retention device with dual and continuous low profile work surfaces that adhere to fabric but not skin, that is infinitely adjustable for adaptable fit, and that comfortably accommodates user movement, yet holds clothing place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: David Hugh Little
  • Publication number: 20110167541
    Abstract: Described herein are helmets comprising at least one surface reinforcing component. In some embodiments the surface reinforcing component comprises at least one anchoring feature embedded in a structural feature of the helmet, such as a force absorbing element. In other embodiments, the surface reinforcing component comprises fasteners configured to mate with a respective fastener on a shell of the helmet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Smith Optics, Inc.
    Inventor: James A. CHILSON
  • Publication number: 20110167542
    Abstract: There is provided a safety helmet with a helmet fitting and impact attenuation system. The system comprises a semi-rigid space frame attachable to the safety helmet and a headband, releasably attachable to one or more arms of the space frame. The space frame and headband accommodate the use of an impact attenuation liner mounted between the space frame and the helmet shell. The helmet fitting and impact attenuation system also may be used to update and retrofit existing helmet shells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Biokinetics and Associates Ltd.
    Inventors: Timothy Douglas Bayne, Edmund Fournier, Nicholas Shewchenko, Christopher Withnall
  • Publication number: 20110167543
    Abstract: An article of protective apparel for placement on and protection of a portion of the body of a user includes a protective shell and bi-directional device that receives a first and second line that each extend to the shell. Rotation of a control handle of the bi-directional device causes portions of the lines to be drawn into the device, thereby tightening the protective shell about the user. Optionally, the article is a helmet for having an adjustable chin strap that is capable of being tightened by manual rotation of the control handle of the device. Optionally, the article of protective apparel is capable of being loosened by manual positioning of the control handle into a release position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2007
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ENVENTYS, LLC
    Inventors: Ian D. KOVACEVICH, Kevin J. DAHLQUIST, Tom PHILPOTT, Daniel Lee BIZZELL
  • Publication number: 20110167544
    Abstract: A visor configured for engagement to a riding helmet for horseback riders in an as-used position. The visor has an extra long frontal bill which extends around the helmet to side portions. The bill protects the eyes and most of the rider's face from sun and the sides protect the ears and side of the face. An elastic band provides a biased engagement to a helmet and optional vent apertures and retainment clips are employable to hold the device to a helmet more securely in high wind.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Min Kim
  • Publication number: 20110167545
    Abstract: A stab resistant knit fabric, made containing a plurality of panels of a knit fabric having a modified knit structure corresponding to rows of knit stitches, wherein each of the panels of knit fabric comprise a front layer of knit fabric and a back layer of knit fabric, wherein the front layer and back layer are joined together by rows of tuck stitches formed from a yarn having no more than 4.5% elongation; wherein at least one panel of knit fabric is arranged such that the rows of knit stitches of the at least one panel of knit fabric are perpendicular to the rows of at least one other panel of knit fabric, its combination with a ballistic layer to provide ballistic resistance properties, and a protective garment prepared therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Alejandro GARCIA, Matthew KOLMES
  • Publication number: 20110167546
    Abstract: An energy absorbing device suitable for wearing by humans, or for use in a prosthetic device or robot is provided. The device including support structures which may conform to the contours of limbs, and have the capability of being removeably attached to the limbs. Plates are attached, either fixedly or slideably, to the support structures and adjacent ends of plates may be joined with a flexible link. As the limbs flex at a joint, the slideably attached plate slides to accommodate the rotational motion between the limbs at the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Keith D. Olson
  • Publication number: 20110167547
    Abstract: A stretchable chemical protective material is described comprising a selectively permeable chemical protective film and an elastic textile. Further described are methods for making a stretchable chemical protective material and methods of using the same. Materials made from these methods may have improved flex durability. Garments made from these materials may have improved heat loss.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: MUKESH K. JAIN
  • Publication number: 20110167548
    Abstract: Chest protectors (e.g., for use during motocross, or other high-speed motor sports) for protecting a rider from injury are provided. A chest protector is made with removable protective attachments that provide flexibility and has a low neckline, or removable neck attachment, to facilitate use of the chest protector with removable neck braces. In some implementations, the neck brace is be attached to the chest protector, e.g., using hook and loop fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Shock Doctor, Inc.
    Inventors: Bastien Jourde, Bill Best
  • Publication number: 20110167549
    Abstract: Various methods and systems are provided for dual flush activation. In one embodiment, an assembly includes a handle assembly; and a transfer box configured to detachably connect to an actuation control box of the dual flush toilet system. The transfer box is configured to translate a rotational motion of the handle assembly into a linear motion accepted by the actuation control box to initiate a flush mode of the dual flush toilet system. In another embodiment, an assembly includes a dual-input actuation control box configured to detachably connect to a rotary handle assembly and a push button assembly. The dual-input transfer box is configured to translate a rotational motion of the rotary handle assembly and a liner motion of the push button assembly into a linear motion to initiate a flush mode of the dual flush toilet system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Michael J. Schuster, Douglas C. Saunders, Duston E. A. Stutzman
  • Publication number: 20110167550
    Abstract: A method of operating a toilet includes: (1) providing a toilet including: (a) a bowl; (b) a tank having first and second flush modes, wherein a first volume of water is flushed from the tank to the bowl in the first flush mode, and wherein a second volume of water greater than the first volume of water is flushed from the tank to the bowl in the second flush mode; (c) a flush mode mechanism for selecting between the first and second flush modes of the tank, wherein the flush mode mechanism is biased toward selecting the first flush mode; (2) optionally actuating the flush mode mechanism to select the second flush mode; and (3) flushing either the first volume of water or the second volume of water from the tank to the bowl responsive to the selected flush mode.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: David Fisher Revelle
  • Publication number: 20110167551
    Abstract: The present invention describes an anti-sedimentation tank for an ecological toilet that uses previously-used water containing organic and inorganic solid and/or semi-solid residues, said anti-sedimentation tank comprising a main body that includes a front wall, a rear wall, a flat bottom and a pair of side walls that jointly define an interior volume; an anti-sedimentation member arranged within the interior space that includes generally inclined walls and a generally concave bottom to increase the entrainment force of the water, thus preventing the adherence to or encrustation on its walls of any solid or semi-solid residue, as well as preventing the formation of sediments; a modification of any kind of washbasin mixer valve that allows the washbasin which is integrated into and/or interconnected with a toilet to be used without having to discharge the toilet tank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Marcelo Gerardo Garza Lagüera Garza
  • Publication number: 20110167552
    Abstract: A swimming pool cleaner which is located inside a passage in a body of the cleaner, which includes a diaphragm with a first end anchored by means of a resilient ring to the body, and a second end, into which a pipe is inserted, which is directly engaged with the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: George Patrick DANKS
  • Publication number: 20110167553
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for sequentially supporting, opening and closing a pool-deck lid covering below-deck troughs housing coordinated with the operation of powered pool cover systems housed in the troughs. In certain embodiments the system comprises in combination: a front, longitudinal seating structure, an upwardly movably, cantilever bracket structure, hydraulic/pneumatic means, and a hydraulic/pneumatic actuation control means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Harry J. Last
  • Publication number: 20110167554
    Abstract: According to one aspect of the invention, there is provided a bathtub device including a bathtub 2, a jetting unit 3, a jetting driving unit 4, and a controller 5. The bathtub includes a first bathtub wall surface and a second bathtub wall surface opposed to the first bathtub wall surface. The jetting unit is provided in the second bathtub wall surface and configured to jet a jet flow to a sole of a bather bathing in the bathtub. The jetting driving unit is connected to the jetting unit and configured to adjust jetting flow rate of the jet flow jetted from the jetting unit. The controller is configured to control the jetting driving unit. The controller is configured to control the jetting driving unit to cause the jetting unit to intermittently jet the jet flow with a strength, a leg of the bather being passively bent by the jet flow with the strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: TOTO LTD
    Inventors: Minoru Sato, Tomohisa Kato, Masako Fujita, Masayuki Mochita
  • Publication number: 20110167555
    Abstract: The invention relates to a closing and securing assembly for a bathtub and/or shower basin (2), having an entry region (3) which may be closed in a water-tight manner using a door (4) which optionally extends at least to standing height and which may be locked using a locking device (8), and having a discharge drain (9) having a closing mechanism which may be closed only in the locked state of the locking device (8). To provide the greatest possible safety while essentially completely avoiding electrical or electronic components, and which prevents bath water from escaping via the entry region (3) of the basin (2) when the door (4) is open or unlocked, and which allows the door (4) to be opened when the basin (2) is filled above the height of the entry region (3), a mechanical transfer arrangement (11) is provided for connecting a locking device (8) which operates in a strictly mechanical fashion to the closing mechanism, using a control system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: ARTWEGER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Wolfgang Zierler, Alois Laimer
  • Publication number: 20110167556
    Abstract: A shower apparatus comprises a water inlet directing water into a container that is structurally supported by and connected to the interior of a shower enclosure. The container has one or more hinged joints that connect to structural supports and allow the container to rotate axially. The container includes an automatic water shut off to stop the flow of water from the water inlet when the container is full, a heating element to heat water in the container and a heating element monitor to prevent overheating. The container has both an outside handle to manually pull the container, rotating it axially latitudinally, and a motion sensor and a sensor activated motor to automatically rotate the container. The container is emptied by rotating latitudinally, thereby causing the contents to be released onto the user in a deluge of water. The speed of rotation can be dialed in to vary the intensity of the expression of water. Water temperature is controlled by mixing hot and cold water to the desired ratio.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Oliver Irwin
  • Publication number: 20110167557
    Abstract: A bronze outlet pipe and making process thereof comprises the steps of: a. fluid inflation forming; b. working an outer wall of the tube member; c. working a first and a second connectors; d. working an arcuate leadless brass tube; e. selectively welding the first inlet with the orifice or welding the first outlet with the mouth together; f. welding the first connector and the tube member together; g. selectively welding the first connector or the second connector with the first opening of the first inlet together, or welding the orifice of the first connector or the mouth of the second connector with the first inlet of the tube member or the first outlet of the tube member together; h. surface treating; wherein the tube member and plural welding portions are surface treated to finish the bronze outlet pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Xiqiao Tan
  • Publication number: 20110167558
    Abstract: A convertible sofabed is a sofa when closed in a sitting position and a bed when opened in a sleeping position. A retractable support structure can be telescoped from the sofa to form, in conjunction with the sofa, a bed that is longer than the depth of the sofa in its sitting position. The mattress in the sleeping position is folded in three portions, a fixed portion, a central portion and an outer portion. The outer portion forms a sofaback in the sitting position and the central portion folds to lie on top of the fixed portion to form the seat of the sofabed. The support structure includes curved legs that travel easily over the floor without causing damage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Anne Harris
  • Publication number: 20110167559
    Abstract: Disclosed is a patient transfer mattress, comprising an upper (2) and lower (3) sheet, and having disposed therebetween a plurality of pods (20) connecting the upper (2) and lower (3) sheets, the pods (20) comprising a first aperture (21) in a peripheral wall thereof and, a second aperture (22) in an end thereof, said first and second apertures allowing air to flow from within a main cavity of the mattress and out to form a cushion of air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Yogen J. Jasani
  • Publication number: 20110167560
    Abstract: A bed rail having an operating position at one of the sides of a bed and a stored position between a mattress and box spring of the bed. To take down the bed rail, a guard frame portion is disengaged from a base frame portion, then the guard frame portion is pivoted and slid into the base frame portion. To set up the bed rail, the guard frame portion can be slid out of the base frame portion, pivoted relative to the base frame portion, then engaged to the base frame portion and into the operating position at a side of the bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: REGALO INTERNATIONAL, LLC
    Inventor: Mark A. Flannery
  • Publication number: 20110167561
    Abstract: An adjustable bed skirt includes a deck with a peripheral edge around its perimeter, and a ruffle attached around the perimeter of the deck at the peripheral edge. The deck includes a releasable longitudinal fold and a releasable lateral fold, reversibly secured by closure members. The ruffle includes a plurality of releasably extendible pleats. Each of the longitudinal and lateral folds extends into an associated one of the pleats. When the longitudinal fold is released, the deck and the ruffle are changed from a first, folded width to a second, unfolded width. When the lateral fold is released, the deck and the ruffle are changed from a first, folded length to a second, unfolded length.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Carolyn Jo Gatzke, Diane Holnagel Lechner
  • Publication number: 20110167562
    Abstract: A bed includes a deck assembly that is supported by a base assembly. The base assembly includes a tilting actuator assembly. The base assembly is coupled to the deck assembly so that the deck assembly can be tilted from a prone position to an upright position. The base assembly and the deck assembly are coupled so that there are no easily accessible pinch points therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Bobby BROWN, Randy Holloway, Donny Hicks, Larry Hambrick
  • Publication number: 20110167563
    Abstract: An arm protection apparatus for a patient's arms when the patient is in a prone or supine position. An injured party who is unable to voice complaints of pain or pressure may be positioned on an operating table or on a stretcher. The patient may be unconscious. There is a risk of injury to a patient's arm unless the patient's arm is secured in a safe positioned and cushioned from outside pressure. The arm protection apparatus involves a central pad, which is positioned under a patient's body. Sections come off the central pad, which may be positioned around a patient's arm. Ordinarily, a patient's upper arm and lower arm will both be contained within separate sections that are attached to the central portion of the pad. The pad will be constructed of a soft foam-like material, which is radiolucent and easily folded or cut as need be. The pad will ordinarily be disposable and discarded after one use and can be packaged and stored in a sterile container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Frank Forrest Humbles
  • Publication number: 20110167564
    Abstract: An inflatable device, comprising a substantially fluid impermeable bladder, a fluid controller coupled to the bladder and including an electrically powered pump is disclosed. In one embodiment, the pump is positioned at least partially within a profile of the bladder, and the fluid controller is adapted to permit air to exit the bladder through the fluid controller and to be provided to the bladder through the fluid controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Robert B. Chaffee
  • Publication number: 20110167565
    Abstract: A support surface assembly for a sleeping person that comprises a rigid frame with an upper edge for supporting an air-permeable layer and an air-permeable layer that is fixedly joined to the upper edge in a desired tension, such that the upper edge is entirely covered by the outer perimeter of the air-permeable layer. The air-permeable layer comprises a lattice grid structure such as a mesh material, a netting or a web-like material. The outer perimeter of the air-permeable layer is joined to the frame at the side wall or at the bottom wall of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Shlomo ABADI
  • Publication number: 20110167566
    Abstract: A combined car jack and lug wrench assembly is provided that includes a driving lever configured to be used both to engage a driving head for operating a hydraulic system of the car jack and to be used as a spanner of a lug wrench assembly. The assembly can include a car jack body, a socket storage assembly disposed on the body for housing wrench sockets, and a lever storage assembly disposed on a sidewall of the body configured to secure the driving lever along a sidewall of the body, when not in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Test Rite Products Corporation
    Inventors: Judy Lee, Tony Ho, Ting-Hsien Wang
  • Publication number: 20110167567
    Abstract: A composition comprises a fibre material. The fibre has been treated by reaction with a molecule having the following formula: wherein R is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 5 carbon atoms and more preferably 1 to 3 carbon atoms. wherein RI is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 5 carbon atoms and more preferably 2 to 5 carbon atoms. wherein RII is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms and more preferably 1 to 5 carbon atoms. wherein RIII is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. wherein RIV is an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, preferably 1 to 10 carbon atoms and more preferably 1 to 5 carbon atoms. wherein X is a halide, preferably one of Cl?, Br? or I?.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Reckitt Benckiser N.V.
    Inventor: Giuseppe DiBono
  • Publication number: 20110167568
    Abstract: A package for treating stained fabric. The package can have a backing layer having a second side and a pouch layer joined thereto to form a pouch. A fluid pervious contact substrate can be joined to a first side of the backing layer. The pouch can contain a stain treatment fluid. The package can have a first position in which first and second planar regions of the backing layer are substantially in plane with one another. The package can have a second position in which first planar region and second planar region are in a substantially angularly facing relationship. In the second position the pouch can be in fluid communication with the contact substrate. The stain treatment fluid can include a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Janet Sue Littig, Morgan Thomas Leahy, Kuang-Kai Liu
  • Publication number: 20110167569
    Abstract: A method for treating stained fabric. The method includes the step of providing a contact substrate containing a stain treatment fluid. The contact substrate can have micro fibers having a diameter less than about 5 micrometers. The stain treatment fluid can include a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Janet Sue Littig, Morgan Thomas Leahy, Kuang-Kai Liu
  • Publication number: 20110167570
    Abstract: A package for treating stained fabric and a method for using such package. The package can have a backing layer having a second side and a pouch layer joined thereto to form a pouch. A fluid pervious contact substrate can be joined to a first side of the backing layer. The pouch can contain a stain treatment fluid. The package can have a first position in which first and second planar regions of the backing layer are substantially in plane with one another. The package can have a second position in which first planar region and second planar region are in a substantially angularly facing relationship. In the second position the pouch can be in fluid communication with the contact substrate. The stain treatment fluid can include a surfactant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Janet Sue Littig, Morgan Thomas Leahy, Kuang-Kai Liu
  • Publication number: 20110167571
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of dying a person's hair and especially to a method and composition for preventing coloring of the skin adjacent the hairline when dying a person's hair. The composition for applying to a person's skin adjacent the hairline to prevent coloring of the skin adjacent the hairline when dyeing a person's hair includes a mixture of alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyvinyl alcohol, glycerin, ethylhexyl palminate, bambusa starch octenylsuccinate, zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, polythylene glycol, dimethicone, allantoin and water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Sang H. Yoon
  • Publication number: 20110167572
    Abstract: A textile comprising a diacetylene compound which is capable of changing colour when irradiated with light energy. Methods of imparting colour to textiles comprising irradiating the textile with light energy are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Anthony Jarvis
  • Publication number: 20110167573
    Abstract: A footwear customization kit is disclosed. The kit comprises a container including an article of footwear, a stand, a steaming bag and a set of instructions. The article of footwear includes a customizable portion that can be deformed when heated. The stand and the steaming bag can be used to heat the article of footwear in a steam environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian D. Baker, Alexandre Baudouin, William M. Dieter
  • Publication number: 20110167574
    Abstract: A robot configured to navigate a surface, the robot comprising a movement mechanism; a logical map representing data about the surface and associating locations with one or more properties observed during navigation; an initialization module configured to establish an initial pose comprising an initial location and an initial orientation; a region covering module configured to cause the robot to move so as to cover a region; an edge-following module configured to cause the robot to follow unfollowed edges; a control module configured to invoke region covering on a first region defined at least in part based at least part of the initial pose, to invoke region covering on least one additional region, to invoke edge-following, and to invoke region covering cause the mapping module to mark followed edges as followed, and cause a third region covering on regions discovered during edge-following.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: EVOLUTION ROBOTICS, INC.
    Inventors: MICHAEL S. STOUT, Gabriel Francis Brisson, Enrico Di Bernardo, Paolo Pirjanian, Dhiraj Goel, James Philip Case, Michael Dooley
  • Publication number: 20110167575
    Abstract: The power toothbrush includes a toothbrush body and a stem portion extending from the toothbrush body which has a workpiece with a flexible membrane at a remote end thereof, and a flexible membrane at a near end thereof as well. A movable piston is positioned in the stem portion, as well as a fluid which is in communication with the flexible membrane at the workpiece end of the toothbrush and the flexible membrane at the near end of the stem portion. The body includes a solenoid coil which, when actuated, moves the piston in opposing directions in a controlled manner within the stem, which acts on the fluid in the stem and moves the flexible membrane at the workpiece in and out at a desired frequency and amplitude.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2005
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS ELECTRONICS N.V.
    Inventors: Martijn Van Baren, Klaas Kooijker, Wilhelmus Maria Ettes, Pawel Leshem
  • Publication number: 20110167576
    Abstract: A washcloth soaked in body wash soap gel, and dried to form a soap rag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventor: Hamiyd Muhammad
  • Publication number: 20110167577
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade for cleaning the windshields of vehicles, comprising at least one elongated carrier element (6) on which a wiper strip (5) having at least one wiper lip (5.1) is held, a wiper blade adapter attached to the carrier element (6), said adapter being designed to mechanically connect the wiper blade (2) to a wiper arm (1) or to a wiper arm adapter (11) provided on the wiper arm (1) in a joint direction, at least one electric heating element provided on the wiper blade (2), and at least one electrical connecting element provided on the wiper blade adapter on the wiper blade side, said connecting element having at least one electrical contact for establishing an electrical connection between the heating element and a power supply provided or held on the wiper arm (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: VALEO SYSTEMES D'ESSUYAGE
    Inventors: Bruno Egner-Walter, Michael Schaeuble
  • Publication number: 20110167578
    Abstract: The present invention provides a curling broom head for improved ice surface heating and curling performance. The curling broom includes an elongate shaft having opposed first and second ends, the first end being graspable by a sweeper and being attached to a broom head attachment plate located at the second end. A curling broom head is attached to the broom head receptacle for sweeping an ice surface. The broom head includes a base section, a reflective constituent selected to reflect infrared radiation which can be a layer secured to a bottom surface of the base section, or the top of the woven fabric or both or a reflective powder incorporated into a foam pad attached to the base section, (or the foam pad being metalized), or an outer surface of an outer fabric layer located below the pad being metalized and secured to the base section. The outer surface of the outer fabric layer contacts the ice during sweeping motion by the user sweeping the ice surface with the broom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas JENKYN, Scott ARNOLD, Jeffrey WOOD