Abstract: A lateral tilting device for a patient lying on a mattress is capable of being inserted between the mattress and a level bed base or bed frame on which the mattress rests. The lateral tilting device comprises at least two independent first and second inflatable cells, pneumatically independent and positioned at least partly symmetrically from one another in relation to a median axis of the tilting device. The lateral tilting device includes two ‘U’ shaped inflatable compartments that are fitted into one another. A method for the lateral tilting of the mattress includes inflating a said first or second cell and concomitant deflation of the other second or respectively first cell of the tilting device laid out under the mattress.

Abstract: Tanned leather, skin or pelt is produced by non-metal tanning, comprising the step of tanning a bated hide, skin or pelt with a tanning agent (A), the tanning agent (A) being at least a mixture of compounds of formula (I) and formula (II), wherein Hal signifies fluorine or chlorine, R1 signifies hydrogen, C1-8-alkyl or an alkyleneoxy radical of formula (III), —(—C2-3 alkylene-O—)q—H??(III) R2 signifies a) phenyl, mono- or di-substituted with SO3M or COOM and optionally substituted also with hydroxyl or C1-4-alkyl or C1-4-alkoxy, or b) naphthyl, mono- or di- or tri-substituted with SO3M and optionally substituted also with hydroxyl, or c) C1-8-alkylene, substituted with (SO3M) or (COOM), or d) a radical of formula (IV), —(—C2-3 alkylene-O—)p—Y??(IV) e) or a radical of formula (IVa), —(C2-3 alkylene-O)p—C2-3 alkylene-SO2CH2CH2O—Y??(IVa) m signifies 1 or 2, p signifies 0 or 1, Y signifies hydrogen or —SO3M, q is of from 1 to 10, M signifies hydrogen or an alkali metal cation or an am

Abstract: A washing machine (1), is operable in a recirculation washing mode, wherein a filter clogging state of a washing liquid filter (13) of a recirculation unit is monitored. If a critical filter clogging state is detected, the recirculation washing mode is deactivated and substituted by a non-recirculation washing mode.

Abstract: A method of determining a qualitative load size of laundry in a treating chamber of a laundry treating appliance based on both a weight signal from a weight determining device and a volume signal from a volume determining device, each device within the laundry treating appliance.

Abstract: A subject-matter of the present invention is a composition for dyeing keratinous fibers, in particular human keratinous fibers, such as the hair, comprising: —at least 25% by weight of at least one fatty substance not comprising a carboxylic acid functional group; —at least one aminopyrazolopyridine oxidation base chosen from the bases of formula (I), the bases of formula (II) and their addition salts, their solvates and the solvates of their salts: —at least one coupler; and —at least one oxidizing agent. The composition of the invention is suitable for use in oxidation dyeing and results in a coloration with shades which are varied, intense or chromatic, powerful, attractive, not very selective and highly resistant to the various assaults which the hair may be subjected to, such as shampooing operations, sweat, permanent reshapings and light. In particular, it makes it possible to obtain an optimized color result with a good power, a good dyeing capacity and a good equal depth.

Abstract: An access apparatus for enabling transfer of personnel between a seaborne vessel and an offshore installation is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a body adapted to be mounted to a deck of a seaborne vessel, clamping members adapted to grip a buffer tube, mounted to a support of an offshore installation, therebetween, to limit vertical movement of the buffer tube relative to the clamping members, wherein the clamping members can pivot relative to the body about a respective single pivot axis extending in at least two mutually perpendicular directions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bay loading safety device including —an articulated platform (14), whose level can be altered to adapt to the differences in height between a lorry trailer (10) and a loading bay (12),—a door (15) for shutting off access from (13) a building (11) opening onto the bay (12),—a set of buffers (16a, 16b) fixed on either side of the platform (14) to provide protection for the bay (12) when the lorry trailer (10) comes alongside the said bay (12), characterised in that it comprises,—a sensor (31) able to monitor a zone (34), called the crush zone,—a sensor (36) able to determine the distance of the lorry (10) from the bay (12),—an obstacle (35) that can be retracted during the travel of a lorry (10), so as to prevent it from coming alongside the bay (12) depending on whether the whole or part of a fixed or mobile object (17) situated in that zone (34) is present and on the distance of the lorry (10) from the bay (12).

Abstract: A cosmetic instrument for applying a product to a surface includes a handle and an applicator. At least a portion of the cosmetic instrument may change from a first color to a second color in response to occurrence of a condition, such as exposure to electromagnetic radiation (e.g., ultraviolet light or infrared light) or when a temperature of the cosmetic instrument is within a predetermined temperature range. For example, one or more portions of the handle and/or applicator of the cosmetic instrument may be configured to change color in response to the occurrence of the condition.

Abstract: Brushes may be made by extruding filaments having at least two different cross-sections using a single extrusion mold. The filaments may have different cross sectional shapes and/or sizes. After extrusion, the filaments may be coupled to a brush, such as a cosmetic brush for applying a cosmetic product.

Abstract: A connecting arrangement for connecting a wiper blade to a wiper arm for a windscreen wiper system of a vehicle. An adaptor for holding the wiper blade is fitted onto the wiper arm in an installation direction running transversely with respect to a wiping surface definable by the wiping movement of the wiper blade. The connecting arrangement includes a securing element designed as a sliding latch arranged on the wiper arm. The sliding latch, which has a U-profile in cross section, serves for the positionally secured holding of the adaptor on the wiper arm, and the sliding latch is displaceable along the wiper arm from an installation position into a functional position securing the adaptor. The sliding latch has a back and two limbs, and at least one projection engaging around the wiper arm on the lower side is arranged on the limbs of the sliding latch.

Abstract: A windscreen wiper device of the “flat blade type” comprising an elastic, elongated carrier element, as well as an elongated wiper blade of a flexible material and a connecting device for a oscillating arm comprising two longitudinal arm sections connected to each other by means of a curved intermediate section and a resilient tongue engaging in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in the oscillating arm, wherein the resilient tongue comprises at least two, spaced-apart, downwardly extending protrusions, wherein a first protrusion is adapted to engage in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in an oscillating arm of a first type, and wherein a second protrusion is adapted to engage in a correspondingly shaped hole provided in an oscillating arm of a second type, the oscillating arms of the first and the second types mutually differing in the distance between their respective longitudinal arm sections.

Abstract: A wiper blade. In one aspect, the wiper blade includes a wiper strip which directly wipes a wiping surface; a lever assembly which supports the wiper strip; and a cover which receives the lever assembly, wherein the lever assembly includes at least a pair of first levers supporting the wiper strip, and a pair of second levers hinge-coupled to the first levers respectively and coupled to the cover.

Abstract: A mop wringer comprises a housing supporting a first roller and a second roller. The first roller is supported by the housing in a first position where the first roller is spaced from the second roller a first distance and in a second position where the first roller is spaced from the second roller a second distance. The second roller is supported on an arm where the arm moves relative to the housing to move the second roller toward and away from the first roller between a third position and a fourth position. A drive mechanism moves the arm between the third position and the fourth position and rotates the roller in the fourth position.

Abstract: A steam generating device has a handle and a nozzle or pad attached to the handle for treating a surface. The handle includes a heat exchanger, a water reservoir, a fluid conduit in fluid communication with the water reservoir and heat exchanger, and a fluid delivery system for moving water from the water reservoir, through the fluid conduit, and into the heat exchanger. A fuel powered heater is positioned on a side of the wall of the heat exchanger opposite the interior space of the heat exchanger. A first section of the wall of the heat exchanger transfers heat from the heater to water located in the heat exchanger for generating steam from the water located in the heat exchanger. A second section of the wall of the heat exchanger includes an opening that allows steam to exit the heat exchanger and handle and flow through the nozzle or pad.

Abstract: A backpack power apparatus is comprised of a back carrier frame for being piggybacked by a user, a blower unit including a fan driven by a drive motor for sucking in or blowing out air through an airflow duct, and an airflow tube fluidically communicating with the airflow duct of the blower unit for sucking in or blowing out air through the airflow tube. The blower unit is mounted on the back carrier frame via a vibration isolating means, and the airflow tube is supported on the back carrier frame and adapted for being held and operated by the user when in use. The airflow tube is floatingly coupled to the airflow duct of the blower unit.

Abstract: Portable vacuum systems are provided. In one embodiment, a portable vacuum system includes a tank, an engine, and a transportation system. The engine is configured to generate a vacuum within the tank. The transportation system illustratively has one or more wheels and is configured to tilt the tank about an axis that is between a front and a back of the tank. In other embodiments, a portable vacuum system may also include a swivel elbow that connects the tank to a vacuum wand, a ledge that supports the engine, a back door that forms a seal with the tank along a curved lip, and a filter that is accessible through a threaded cover on the tank. Additionally, one or more of the components of a system may be made utilizing rotational molding.

Abstract: Disclosed is a robot cleaner. The robot cleaner includes a case forming the external appearance of the robot cleaner, an agitator rotating and contacting a surface to be cleaned, a dust collector in which foreign substances are collected and a suction unit providing suction force to the dust collector, and the agitator is arranged between the dust collector and the suction unit. Therefore, the robot cleaner reduces loss of suction force generated from the suction unit.

Abstract: A cleaner head for a vacuum cleaning appliance includes a suction cavity having a downwardly-directed opening through which debris enters the suction cavity. The opening is bounded in part by a front edge and a rear edge which is substantially co-planar with the front edge. A thread lifting strip is mounted on a support located within and moveable relative to the suction cavity. A spring urges the support in a direction extending towards the opening.

Abstract: A door hinge for a household appliance, the household appliance including a body and a door, the door being movable about a horizontal axis between a substantially vertical closed position and a substantially horizontal opened position. The door hinge includes a housing couplable to the body, a door lever pivotably mountable on the door for movement about a main shaft, a weight compensating spring and a closing spring. The weight compensating spring holds the door substantially in a position of equilibrium when the door is opened and the closing spring applies a self-closing force shortly before the door reaches the closed position and applies a closure maintaining force when the door reaches the closed position. Further included is a dampening device that counteracts one or both of a closing force and an opening force.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle assembly for an airtight container.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance is provided. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body; a damper having a central longitudinal axis; a first linkage member pivotably attached to the damper; a second linkage member pivotably attached to the damper; and a foot pivotably attached at a first end of the foot to the first and second linkage members, the foot being configured to engage at a second end of the foot a foot receiving portion of the domestic appliance such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the domestic appliance. The first and second linkage members are offset from and positioned on opposite sides of the central longitudinal axis of the damper.

Abstract: A hinge assembly is provided for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body having two side walls; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper, the foot being configured to engage a foot receiving portion of the appliance body such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance body; a pivot member that locationally fixes an eyelet of the damper to the hinge body; and two spacer bushings located on opposite sides of the eyelet and between the eyelet and the side walls of the hinge body. The pivot member extends through the side walls, the spacer bushings and the eyelet.

Abstract: A hinge assembly is provided for attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper and having a pivot end, the foot engaging a foot receiving portion of the appliance such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance; and a shoulder bushing attached to the pivot end of the foot and to a pivot point of the hinge body such that the foot pivots relative to the hinge body around the pivot point, the shoulder bushing having a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion. The pivot end of the foot is fixed to the shoulder bushing at a fixing area of the small diameter portion such that a side surface of the pivot end of the foot is in contact with a side surface of the large diameter portion.

Abstract: A hinge assembly is provided for pivotably attaching a door to a domestic appliance. The hinge assembly includes a hinge body having two mounting areas; a damper; a foot pivotably attached to the damper, the foot being configured to engage a foot receiving portion of the appliance body such that the hinge body and the door pivot relative to the appliance body; and a first mounting spacer attached to the hinge body at a first one of the mounting areas, the first mounting spacer being configured to attach to the door such that the hinge body is fixed relative to the door. Each of the two mounting areas is configured to receive a first fastener to attach the first mounting spacer to the hinge body, and each of the two mounting areas is configured to receive a second fastener to attach the door to the hinge body.

Abstract: A tassel for blind cords comprising at least two independent parts associated to the ends of the operating cords of blinds and some means to retain the these separate pieces in an assembled position thereby forming a tassel to operate blind cords, which also split apart when force is applied to the cords associated with the parts. The invention consists of means to retain the independent parts that form the tassel, is made of a retention elastic piece that embraces the outside surface of the independent parts and tends to keep them grouped together in an assembled position.

Abstract: A hook for manipulation of lines, the hook comprising an aduncate body, the body defining an opening between at least two portions thereof, the body further comprising a first shaped opening including an entry of a first dimension and an enlarged portion of a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is larger than the first dimension, a second shaped opening including an entry of a first dimension and an enlarged portion of a second dimension, wherein the second dimension is larger than the first dimension, the respective entries to the first and second shaped openings oriented in different directions, the hook further comprising a shuttle including a first retention pin, a second retention pin and a spacing body to space the first retention pin and the second retention pin from one another, the first retention pin shaped to pass the entry of the first shaped opening when oriented in a first position and to be prevented passage when not in the first position and the second retention pin shaped to pass t

Abstract: A tensioner structured to shorten the effective length of a tension member is provided. The tensioner has a body with an outer surface and a generally helical path on the outer surface. The tension member is wrapped around the tensioner body and retained in the path. In this configuration, the tensioner acts to retain a first length of the tension member within a second, shorter length corresponding to the length of the tensioner body. When the effective length of a tension member is reduced, the amount of sag in the tension member is reduced.

Abstract: The cufflink comprises at least an end containing a movable part, a shaft and a wing attached to said shaft, wherein the shaft comprises releasing means cooperating with said moving part to allow displacement of said moving part in a protruding position, and the position of said wing being adjustable with respect to said shaft to allow a variation of the length of said shaft.

Abstract: A reusable connecting device that includes a strap with a first end a second end, wherein the strap features teeth located on one of the ends. The reusable tie wrap includes a housing with an opening, which is configured to engage with the teeth of the strap. An attachment mechanism is located on the tie wrap, which is configured to allow for connection, disconnection and reconnection with an attachment mechanism of another device. The attachment mechanism may be a two part buckle enclosure or side-release buckle. In another embodiment, the reusable connecting device may also be coupled to an adjustable connecting device. The adjustable connecting device is configured to be secured to an object with which the reusable connecting device is to be utilized.

Abstract: A fastening device for cables includes a fastener and two pivot members. The fastener includes a base body defining a through slot, and a belt extending from the base body. An engaging portion extends from a top wall bounding the through slot. A bottom of the engaging portion defines a number of latching slots. A number of latches are formed on the belt. The belt can be bent, with a distal end of the belt away from the base body extending through the through slot. Thus, the cables are bundled tight between the top of the base body and the belt. The latches engage in the latching slots. The pivot members are pivotably connected to opposite sides of the base body. The pivot members are operable to rotate to force the engaging portion to move up.

Abstract: A positioning fixture includes a clamping member, a supporting member, and a magnet. The clamping member includes a base body and an end portion protruding from the base body. The supporting member includes a main body and at least one protruding portion protruding from the main body towards the clamping member. The main body includes a mounting surface adjacent to the protruding portion. The main body defines a receiving groove at the mounting surface. The protruding portion engages with the end portion. The magnet is mounted on at least one of the supporting member and the clamping member, and at least another one of the supporting member and the clamping member is made of magnetic material. The optical component receives in the receiving groove, and the magnet provides a clamping force to clamp the optical component by using the supporting member and the clamping member.

Abstract: A zipper puller (110) has a one piece structure including a molded plastic body (112) and an integral molded looped tether (114). The looped tether is molded in a first size and shape, and after molding the looped tether is permanently deformed to a second size and second shape by aligning the crystalline structure of the looped tether material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking device for a pole, including: a grasping tube having incision portions; operating pins adapted to be inserted in an up and down direction into upper and lower pressing parts; and an axial lever having a pressing plate extended in the lengthwise direction of the pole.

Abstract: An attachment for strap detachable from a strap mount includes a plate having a strap hole formed portion, a strap mount connecting portion, and a cranked portion connecting the strap hole formed portion with the strap mount connecting portion, and a rotating member that has an extension portion and that is rotatably supported by the strap hole formed portion. Each of the strap mount connecting portion and the cranked portion is provided with a connecting hole so as to attach the strap mount. And the rotating member is rotatable between a first position where the extension portion passing through the connecting hole abuts against the strap mount so as to set the attachment for strap to be in a locked state and a second position where the extension portion is removed from the connecting hole so as to set the attachment for strap in an unlocked state.

Abstract: Disclosed is a double locking buckle. The double locking buckle includes a plug member having a pair of lock arms and a locking rod provided between the lock arms and a socket member having locking parts in a chamber with which the lock arms are locked. A locking unit is provided at the front end of the locking rod, and the socket member is provided at the center thereof with a guide groove coupled with the locking road and a locking protrusion coupled with the locking unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for increasing the skin or wound compatibility of a hygiene or wound care product, which has a cellulose nonwoven fabric and which is present in the form of a web, or of a precursor product of said hygiene or wound care product. The product is stretched and deviated in at least one direction in such manner that the cohesion of fibers or flakes of the cellulose nonwoven fabric is weakened, reduced, disrupted, or broken down at least in some sections.

Abstract: A containment device for holding the remains of a cremated individual. The containment device may include a receptacle with a rim section and a containment section. A cap may be sealed on the receptacle once the remains of the cremated individual are within the containment section. The outside of the receptacle may include an attachment component. Therefore, the receptacle may be displayed in one's home for a time and then may be permanently mounted in a memorial site. An anchor may attach to the attachment component to prevent theft.

Abstract: A method for preparing high-grade and casual fabric with special leather feel using a corn-based fiber that comprises the steps of: 1) selecting 0.3-0.5 D/PF ultrafine corn-based SORONA fiber from DuPont (U.S.) and 0.2-0.4 D/PF long porous bright polyester yarns as raw materials; 2) compositing by air-jet texturing: having the above raw materials composited by low tension air-jet texturing in an air texturing machine, with the tension force controlled in the range of 4.5-6.0 cN, so as to form ATY yarns with a denier number of 120-180 D; 3) weaving, which includes yarn sizing, preliminary drying, oil applying and plain weaving; 4) dyeing and finishing, which include treating a fabric by pre-treating, presetting, splitting and alkali detaching, water washing and dehydrating, dyeing, water repellent treatment, instant ultrahigh temperature treatment, and one-sided lustering.

Abstract: A method for roller burnishing a cylindrical component part surface of a workpiece includes using a roller burnishing tool including at least one rolling element. The at least one rolling element is pressed by hydrostatic pressurization radially outwardly against the component part surface and is left to roll down on the component part surface by rotating the roller burnishing tool or the workpiece. The torque arising as a result of the friction between the at least one rolling element and the component part surface is detected and sent for evaluation.

Abstract: An electrode production system is configured so that a metal foil is folded back a plurality of times and conveyed by a plurality of rollers that are disposed for a coating device, a drying device and a pressing device. A coating process, a drying process and a pressing process are serially performed by the coating device, the drying device and the pressing device, respectively, by using the rollers. This makes it possible to unwind the rolled metal foil and convey the metal foil in the up-and-down direction. The coating device, the drying device and the pressing device can be integrated and thus the size of the electrode production system can be reduced. Furthermore, since a small-size electrode production system can be configured, it is easy to install the electrode production system in a clean and dry environment.

Abstract: A method for reconditioning a railcar articulated connector is provided. The method comprises the steps of marking a surface of a portion of an articulated connector to divide the surface into sections, pre-heating the surface of a portion of an articulated connector, adding weld to a first section of the pre-heated portion of the articulated connector, and adding weld to a second section of the pre-heated portion of the articulated connector.

Abstract: A fastening assembly for attaching and accurate positioning of a first workpiece, which defines a first main axis, on a second workpiece, which defines a second main axis and includes an anchor secured on a supporting surface of the second workpiece. The fastening assembly comprises a first member including a fastening portion for holding the first workpiece; a second member including a receptacle for the anchor; and wherein the first member and the second member are movable relative to each other in order to move the fastening portion toward or away from the supporting surface of the second member.

Abstract: An aligning tool in the field of wind turbines is provided. The aligning tool has a first and second section. The second section has an outside diameter tapering down in a direction away from the first section. The aligning tool is connected to a fastener and can easily catch a corresponding hole.

Abstract: Provided is a method which comprises: an attaching step of attaching a pair of installation jigs, respectively, to right and left opposite lateral portions of a support member; a clamping step of clamping the clampable surface portion of each of the installation jigs by a clamping unit of a transfer device; a temporarily mounting step of transferring the instrument panel module to the front of the passenger compartment by the transfer device to temporarily mount each of the right and left mounting brackets to a sidewall of a vehicle body; and a fastening step of, after the temporarily mounting step, detaching the installation jigs from the support member, and fastening each of the right and left mounting brackets to the sidewall of the vehicle body in the vehicle width direction by a fastening bolt.

Abstract: A method for securing a captive screw assembly within a hole in a panel cover with a press. The press is centered over a hole in the panel and clamped to the panel. A force arm on the press is lowered to drive the captive screw into the hole and then the press is released from the panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coupling method for a separable bicycle, in which the front wheel and the rear wheel are easily separated from and coupled to each other such that the front and rear wheels are firmly coupled to each other even if the separable bicycle is operated for a long period of time.

Abstract: In order to ensure that the process of setting a blind rivet is reliable, during the setting operation a rivet mandrel is gripped by gripping jaws of a tension head and is pulled in the axial direction for deforming a rivet sleeve. The tension head and the rivet mandrel, in this case, are matched to one another in such a manner that the gripping jaws initially slide along a gripping portion along the rivet mandrel in their closed position until they reach a predetermined tension position, which is defined in particular by a stop, from which the necessary tensile force for the deforming of the rivet sleeve is first transferred onto the rivet mandrel.

Abstract: A method for supporting a semiconductor wafer includes providing a device wafer to a magnetizable ring, providing a magnetizable carrier to the device wafer, and magnetizing the magnetizable ring and the magnetizable carrier to form a magnetized clamp having a magnetized ring and magnetized carrier. The magnetized clamp securely clamps the device wafer therebetween.

Abstract: A tool is provided for moving a first clamping or gripping member toward or away from a second facing clamping or gripping member, the tool having a double threaded drive shaft coupled to opposed threaded linkage driving members for causing the threaded linkage driving members to be driven toward or away from each other. As the threaded linkage driving members move closer, the resulting angle of the links becomes steeper, thus increasing the mechanical advantage of the clamping tool, enhancing clamping forces. A beneficial result is a clamping apparatus that requires less manual energy than a traditional clamp. Another beneficial result is provided if the same amount of energy is applied to the driveshaft as in a traditional clamp, the resulting clamping force is significantly higher. If the second clamping member is adjustable, it accommodates wide variations in thickness of an object positioned between the first and second clamping members.

Abstract: A charge-coupled device (CCD) image sensor includes multiple vertical charge-coupled device (VCCD) shift registers and independently-controllable gate electrodes disposed over the VCCD shift registers and arranged into physically separate and distinct sections that are non-continuous across the plurality of VCCD shift registers. The CCD image sensor can be configured to operate in two or more operating modes, including a full resolution charge multiplication mode.