Patents Issued in June 26, 2014
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Publication number: 20140173799Abstract: A protective glove includes an inner liner having a soft pliable material configured to cover a front side and a back side of a user's hand. A protective layer is attached to an exterior surface of the inner liner and disposed over at least the front side of the user's hand. The protective layer includes a wire mesh panel that is configured to protect the user's hand from cuts, abrasions, and punctures and that has an edge portion with a plurality of wire ends. An edge protector is disposed over the edge portion of the wire mesh panel and substantially conceals the wire ends to prevent the edge portion from fraying and the plurality of wire ends from piercing the inner liner. An outer layer is attached to the exterior surface of the inner liner and is disposed over the protective layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Performance Fabrics, Inc.Inventors: Steven R. VanErmen, Ronald D. Henion
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Publication number: 20140173800Abstract: The present invention describes a new and improved infant's bib, wherein the bib comprises an outer bib surface, attachment straps, and a table edge attachment means configured for securing the lower portion of the bib to a highchair table edge. When attached to the highchair table, the outer bib surface forms a U-shaped catch that prevents crumbs from falling to the ground or onto the child-wearer's lap. The device significantly reduces the amount of food that falls onto the child's highchair and onto the floor, and minimizes the hassle associated with extensive clean-up jobs. The bib also provides extra opportunities for an infant to eat more of their food that has fallen onto the bib, and promotes better motor skills by keeping their food within reach. Alternatively, the device comprises a crumb catching pocket positioned on the outer bib surface with its own table edge attachment means.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Jillian Wulf, Nathan Wulf
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Publication number: 20140173801Abstract: Fabric compositions are disclosed, along with methods of production and use thereof. Garments formed partially or wholly from the fabric compositions are also disclosed, along with methods of production and use thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Janus Holdings LimitedInventor: Dessislava Bell
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Publication number: 20140173802Abstract: An elastic tubular undergarment having a plurality of portions is provided. Each portion has a different graphic. The tubular undergarment may be placed over a user's chest. A plunging neckline garment may be placed over the tubular undergarment, thereby exposing only a portion of the tubular undergarment. The tubular undergarment may be rearranged to expose a different portion, and thereby expose a different graphic. The graphic may include at least one of a color, design, and pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Claudette Marissa Frye
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Publication number: 20140173803Abstract: Hospital gowns and methods of making hospital gowns are provided. For example, a hospital gown is provided that includes a front panel comprising an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface and a back panel comprising an exterior surface and an opposite interior surface. The front panel can be releasably securable to the back panel at different locations to create a gown with the interior surface of the front panel facing the interior surface of the back panel to form a releasable right shoulder portion, a releasable left shoulder portion, a releasable right side portion and releasable left side portion of the gown.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Carolyn H. McCollum, Gail P. Spooner
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Publication number: 20140173804Abstract: A glove securing kit which includes: pair of hand-covering garments with female buckles permanently attached to the gloves; a strap where each end has a male buckle which works in conjunction with the female buckle of the gloves; a nonremovable strap clip; strap extension adaptors which lengthen the strap; connectors which provide the ability to use other gloves through a clamp positioned on one end of the connector; a hook clip which can slide onto the strap vertically or horizontally; and a removable strap clip that can be inserted vertically into the strap.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Eduardo Matos
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Publication number: 20140173805Abstract: A latex glove article with a fibrous coating bonded to the skin-contacting surface. Long length soft moisture absorbing fibers are attached to latex layer of a glove with a thin layer of polymeric latex adhesive forming a fibrous lining. The long length fibers have a length ranging from 4 to 100 times the thickness of the polymeric latex adhesive layer and therefore extend or project from the polymeric latex adhesive coating. The fibers penetrate the polymeric latex adhesive layer at one end or both end of the fiber to a depth of about 60% to about 100% of the adhesive thickness, leaving a substantial portion of the fiber available for soft contact with skin and sweat absorption. Due to the substantial thickness of the fibrous lining, an air gap is created between skin and the impervious latex layer establishing continual evaporation of absorbed sweat and evaporative cooling.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Noorman Bin Abu Hassan, David M. Lucas, Nuzaimah Binti Mustafa
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Publication number: 20140173806Abstract: A tubular absorbent fistband, having a stretchy absorbent cloth which connects to an elastic mesh band body. The absorbent cloth can be repeatedly compressed by closing the hand of the wearer without losing shape, dispensing accumulated moisture wiped off wearer. The band is referred to as a fistband because it is engaged in a fist. The fistband is constructed with a peripheral pocket in which fingertips are received. The mesh body covers the users' knuckles while the absorbent cloth covers the user's palm. Wiping the absorbent cloth across a sweat laden body part, such as a forehead, will absorb the sweat. Squeezing the absorbent cloth in a fist releases the absorbed sweat.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: John E. Fournier
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Publication number: 20140173807Abstract: Headgear as provided herein includes a light source for providing light away therefrom, a rechargeable battery for providing power to the light source, and a solar panel for recharging the rechargeable battery mounted thereto. The headgear can include a housing configured to at least partially receive the light source, the solar panel, and the rechargeable battery therein. The housing is configured to mount to the hat and orient the electronic components in desired configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Michael Waters
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Publication number: 20140173808Abstract: A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length, and including a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for residing against a wearer's skin. The knitted anti-slip portion includes at least first, second and third yarns simultaneously knitted to form a repeat having a raised surface texture on the inner surface of the anti-slip portion. One of the first, second and third yarns is a low-friction yarn, and two of the first, second and third yarns are high-friction yarns knitted to reside on and form the raised surface texture on the inner face of the anti-slip portion. A fabric construction and a method of forming a fabric construction are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: BSN Medical, Inc.Inventors: Larry Wayne Collins, Joachim Dietmar Adolf Bauer, Kevin Michael Tucker, Phillip Todd Clark
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Publication number: 20140173809Abstract: An internal garment stay to detachably attach to a garment in the collar, or placket region. The garment may or may not need modification. Preferably, the garment is an off-the-shelf garment requiring no additional modification to receive these stays. The stays can have various configurations to facilitate insertion and usage, such has having appendages, curvatures, cut-outs, catches. Further, the internal stays can work with external stays such that external stays are visible from the outside so as to show a message, a slogan, a style, a logo (e.g., a sports team logo).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 26, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: George J. Partsch, IV
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Publication number: 20140173810Abstract: The present invention is a protective helmet having multiple zones of protection suitable for use in construction work, athletic endeavors, and similar activities. The helmet includes a hard outer protective that is suspended over a hard anchor zone by elastic cords extending between an elastomeric zone between the outer and inner zones. Fluid filed bladders are positioned in the elastomeric zone and bulge through one or more of a plurality of apertures located in the outer zone. In one embodiment, an additional crumple zone is present. The structure enables the helmet to divert linear and rotational forces away from the user's braincase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Loubert S. Suddaby
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Publication number: 20140173811Abstract: Unit composed of helmet and goggles, comprising a helmet cap and an eye protection element that is configured so as to be placed in front of the wearer's face. The upper edge of the eye protection element is adapted to the profile of the lower front edge of the helmet cap. A magnetic device is arranged on the two edges and has a first series of permanent magnets which are rigidly connected to one of the two edges and interact, by magnetic attraction, with complementary elements that are provided on the opposite edge. This front magnetic connection area between the two edges furthermore comprises tilt orientation means of the goggles for adjusting the contact with the face.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Rémi FINIEL, Robert ZIPFEL, Martin GEHRING
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Publication number: 20140173812Abstract: A wearable impact reduction device and method are disclosed. The wearable device and method comprise three layers, the middle layer of which comprises a resilient element that displaces as a result of an impact. The device and method also comprise the use of a motion sensor and a physiologic biosensor. In at least one embodiment, one of the layers of the device can be responsive to one of the sensors. In at least one embodiment, the motion sensor can comprise an accelerometer, a gyroscope, a magnetometer, an acoustic sensor, an infrared sensor, or a GPS (global positioning system) receiver and the motion sensor can be responsive to acceleration, position, or velocity.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Wesley W. O. Krueger
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Publication number: 20140173813Abstract: The present invention relates to a garment (10) for motorcyclists which comprises a pair of trousers (20), having a belt portion (30), at least one adjusting insert (70) and at least one protective element (40) which is removably applied to the knee portion of the garment (10). Said at least one protective element (40) is removably housed in a pocket (50) arranged in the garment (10). The garment (10) is also provided at the bottom portion of said pair of trousers (20) with fixing means (60) suitable for defining a plurality of height positions h1, h2 with reference to the belt portion (30) of the garment (10). According to the invention, said at least one adjusting insert (70) is suitable for being removably fixed to the fixing means (60) in order to adjust the length L, L+?L1, L+?L2 of the trousers (20).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: ALPINESTARS RESEARCH SRLInventor: Giovanni Mazzarolo
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Publication number: 20140173814Abstract: Nonwoven safety garments are described. Features of the stitching of some embodiments limit the number of particulates emitted from seams between cut edges. Attachments features may be included on the garments to enable secure, external attachment of measuring equipment. Doffing features, such as loops, are provided to help the wearer safely remove the garment, either by helping her pull off part or all of the garment or by starting to separate closure devices. In some embodiments, a repositionable closure on a neck flap covers the neck up to the bottom of a face mask or respirator, and a grasping tab helps the wearer safely open the repositionable closure and the neck flap.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Quest Environmental & Safety Products, Inc.Inventors: Sudhansu S. Yadav, Mark Dieterle, Joseph T. Marcum, Elliott Thompson
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Publication number: 20140173815Abstract: An article of apparel may include a garment component and a pad component. A pair of linear regions of the pad component may be secured to the garment, and a region of the pad component between the linear regions may be unsecured to the component. The pair of linear regions may be positioned at spaced and separate edge areas of the pad component. A central area of the pad component may be at least partially spaced from the garment component when the garment component is substantially unstretched.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Daniela Grogro
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Publication number: 20140173816Abstract: This invention relates to support garments and personal protective gear and, more particularly, to supportive waistbands providing an adjustable belt capable of both orthopedic support and essential body armor. The invention is capable of being worn with bullet proof or protective vests without interfering with comfort or the utility of the vest. A myriad of different schemes for design, use, and placement of body armor and protective elements are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Claude Grady
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Publication number: 20140173817Abstract: The invention is directed to a cervical spine protection apparatus one or more composite bands attached to provide restraint of one or more motions of the cervical spine of a wearer. The apparatus is designed to protect a wearer from incurring cervical spinal injuries, and/or to reduce the severity of cervical spine injuries without substantially compromising the normal functional range of motion of the wearer's cervical spine.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: DREXEL UNIVERSITYInventors: SORIN SIEGLER, MARY MILONE, YOGANAND GHATI
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Publication number: 20140173818Abstract: A flushing device (1) comprises an extraction device (2) for extracting odours from a sanitary device such as a toilet bowl or a urinal, a cistern (3) for holding flushing water, a fill valve (4) for filling the cistern (3) and a flush unit (5) for providing flushing water, wherein the flush unit (5) comprises a flush valve (6) with an overflow pipe (7) and an actuator element (8) for operating the flush valve (6). The extractor unit comprises a fan (9) for extracting air through an air duct (10), which extends at least partially through the cistern (3), and a filter element (11) for filtering the air, wherein the filter element (11) represents the end of the air duct (10). The actuator element (8), fan (9) and filter element (11) are mounted on a common housing (12), particularly arranged in a common housing (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: GEBERIT INTERNATIONAL AGInventor: Rolf KOSARNIG
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Publication number: 20140173819Abstract: A stopper assembly for a drain system of a fluid basin is provided. The stopper head assembly includes a stopper head having a seal to sealingly engage the drain system of the fluid basin when the stopper assembly is moved from a drain position to a plug position and a strainer to strain fluid passing through the drain system when the stopper head is in a drain position. The stopper head assembly further includes a stopper body operably coupleable to a control element to move the assembly between the drain position and the plug position. The stopper body may be detachably coupled to the stopper head and/or the strainer to enable selective removal of the stopper head and the strainer from the stopper body when the stopper body is installed for use and coupled to the control element. Related methods, systems and components are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Naushad Ali
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Publication number: 20140173820Abstract: A modular swimming pool is constructed of one or more floor sections and a plurality of wall sections, with water-tight seams between the sections. Grooves formed in the sides of each section mate with corresponding grooves on adjacent sections and thereby form hollow channels that hold elastomeric seals. A plurality of fasteners applies compressive force to the seals, which results in formation of a water-tight seam. A skirt, also provided in sections is attached to the wall sections and forms a structural and decorative part of the pool.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Mario L. Campodonico
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Publication number: 20140173821Abstract: A bathing vessel has a bottom, and a drain disposed in the bottom adjacent a blended area that is disposed between the side wall and the bottom. The side wall, the bottom wall, and the blended area are made of a first layer of rigid polyurethane material and a second layer of capping material attached to said first layer. A ratio of a density of the polyurethane backing adjacent the drain to a thickness of polyurethane backing is between 1-80:1. The side wall, the blended area and the bottom wall flex to absorb loads adjacent the drain.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2011Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: MASCO BATH CORPORATIONInventors: David Stuart Paskman, Scott Kapelanski, Michael Glenn Geels
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Publication number: 20140173822Abstract: An infant sleep pod providing passive and/or active safety features. The infant sleep pod provides a safe sleeping environment for infants sharing sleep areas with adults. The infant sleep pod provides a firm, flat, separate, portable, and dedicated sleep space for an infant. The infant sleep pod includes a base with a bed and sidewall, and a bridge extending across the bed. The bridge covers a head portion of the bed, while a foot portion of the bed is left open for inserting and removing the infant. The bridge prevents pillows and blankets from covering the bed and infant. The infant sleep pod also includes electronics for monitoring the sleep pod. The electronics include a sensor unit in the bridge and a control unit in communication with the sensor unit. The control unit and sensor unit are operable to detect unsafe conditions and, in response, generate alerts.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: UWM Research Foundation, Inc.Inventors: Jennifer J. Doering, Greg Krzecki
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Publication number: 20140173823Abstract: The convertible furniture kit includes a convertible crib and a bed conversion kit can. The convertible crib can be converted from a crib into a daybed or a sofa. Alternatively, parts of the convertible crib can be combined with parts of the bed conversion kit to form a full size bed and a sofa.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Boori USA LLCInventor: Justin Chui
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Publication number: 20140173824Abstract: A bracket and spring slat for a slatted bed frame. The bracket has plugs that extend into slots on the spring slat and also a bearing stub that is insertable into a recess on the frame. The slots accommodate a spring action of the slats. The bracket and spring slat combination allow slats to be placed very close together in areas of heavy loading.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: LORENZ KUNSTSTOFFTECHNIK GMBHInventor: THOMAS LORENZ
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Publication number: 20140173825Abstract: A medical air mattress has a mattress body, a lower bedspread and an upper bedspread. The mattress body is formed by multiple air cells substantially parallel arranged in a row forming an air cell row. The upper bedspread covers the mattress body and is securely connected to the lower bedspread. The mattress further comprises a pumping assembly with a pump and at least a pipeline connecting the pump with the air cells such that inflating and/or deflating of the air cells is controllable selectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 18, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: PICARD HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY (DONGGUAN) CO. LTD.Inventors: Kuang-Neng Chiang, Hsui-Lun Liang
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Publication number: 20140173826Abstract: A surgery table utilizing first and second sections which are hingedly attached to one another. First and second sections are also connected to supports apart from the hinged portion. An elevator moves one of the sections upwardly and downwardly at the support. The resultant position of the frame formed by the first and second sections may take the configuration of a flat surface or an upwardly or downwardly oriented “vee”.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Roger P. Jackson
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Publication number: 20140173827Abstract: Described herein are exemplary embodiments of patient positioning systems for supporting and positioning a patient in an inclined position during medical treatment, such as in the Reverse Trendelenburg position. Some embodiments comprise a flexible, air-impermeable shell having a torso portion configured to support the patient's torso and secure the positioner to the support surface, an intermediate portion integrally coupled to an inferior end of the torso portion, and a suprapubic portion integrally coupled to an inferior end of the intermediate portion opposite the torso portion and configured to extend along the patient's perineal-pubic region when the shell is evacuated of air. When evacuated of air, the positioner is configured to hold the patient in an inclined position on an inclined support surface with the patient's head above the patient's hips such that the intermediate and/or suprapubic portions physically block the patient from sliding feet-first down the inclined support surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: HUG-A-VAC Surgical Positioning Systems, Inc.Inventor: Eugene Lloyd Hiebert
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Publication number: 20140173828Abstract: A pillow designed specifically for vital support of child's head, neck and chest. It has a compilation of supports and protections for a child riding in car, as disclosed. Our invention endures under the weight and activity of the child while providing head, neck and chest security for sleeping children during transportation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Nikesha Nicole Wallace
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Publication number: 20140173829Abstract: Apparatus and methods for providing therapeutic treatment for symptoms associated with GERD and/or other digestive disorders and/or other medical conditions are described herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus includes a support element that has a first end portion and a second end portion and a top surface disposed at an angle relative to a bottom surface of the support element. The second end portion has a height greater than the first end portion. A riser element is configured to be coupled proximate to the second end portion of the support element. A body element is configured to be disposed on at least one of the support element or the riser element. The body element has a first arm and a second arm connected together by an arc portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Amenity Health, Inc.Inventors: Carl Melcher, Aaron Clark, Clint Erickson
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Publication number: 20140173830Abstract: A multipurpose truck power puller device for semi-tractor and trailer applications used by truck operators to release a fifth wheel pin of a tractor/trailer assembly, adjust tandem axle trailer pins, adjust load bars, and use as a general purpose mallet, the device being comprised of a heavy massed mallet handle section, a bend-resisting shaft, a loop section and a hook, all the parts integrally manufactured and having a means to connect the components as a single durable assembly wherein the puller device can be used as a portable apparatus adapted for a one-person application, and which is further adapted for operating a fifth wheel pin; a tandem wheel adjustment system for a tractor trailer; a safety reach mechanism for load bars; and a general purpose mallet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Robert Arthur
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Publication number: 20140173831Abstract: A combination handle clamp, beverage bottle and can opener having a generally curved shaped body and integral attachment point to allow connection to other personal item such as a key ring. A secondary and tertiary integral curved section form a pair of loading points for fixing open a handle-trigger assembly and incorporate a gripping edge to facilitate opening a crimped or vacuum sealed bottle top. The tertiary curved section additionally functions as a second clamp position for the larger handles and also doubles as a pry mechanism to assist opening a pop-top can. The said gripping edge of the invention which contacts with said bottle top to be constructed of a durable material that won't abrade from its intended use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Robert Kristiansen, Michael Tornabe
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Publication number: 20140173832Abstract: A multi-purpose kitchen knife which enables the user, by using only one kitchen knife, to cut or trim various kinds of food materials. Thus, it is not necessary to keep several kitchen utensils in the narrow kitchen space, and consequently it enhances the usefulness of the kitchen space.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: John Jungwon Kim
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Publication number: 20140173833Abstract: Cosmetic antiperspirants for nonaerosol use, having a content of methanesulfonic acid and/or at least one physiologically acceptable salt of methanesulfonic acid, which exhibit less textile staining than known antiperspirants.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaAInventors: Bernhard Banowski, Marcus Claas
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Publication number: 20140173834Abstract: Described are fabric care pellets comprising an amphiphilic polymer, preferably an ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, a surfactant, and a filler, wherein the pellet contains 30 wt % to 90 wt % amphiphilic polymer, preferably ethylene acrylic acid copolymer, and methods of making and using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2011Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Dow Global Technologies LLCInventors: Tong Sun, Yi Sui, Peng Gao, Yurong Cao
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Publication number: 20140173835Abstract: Dye mixtures comprising at least one reactive dye of the formula (1) together with at least one reactive dye of the formula (2), wherein one of the radicals A and B denotes NH2, and the other one of the radicals A and B denotes OH, D is a benzene or naphthalene radical, R1 is hydrogen, hydroxy, sulfo, C1-C4alkyl or C1-C4alkoxy unsubstituted or substituted in the alkyl moiety by hydroxy or by sulfato, R2 is hydrogen, C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy, C2-C4alkanoylamino or ureido, R3 is C1-C4alkyl, (R4)0-2 denotes 0 to 2 identical or different substituents selected from the group C1-C4alkyl, C1-C4alkoxy or sulfo, X1 is halogen, 3-carboxypyridin-1-yl or 3-carbamoylpyridin-1-yl, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 and Y5 are each independently of the other vinyl or a radical —CH2CH2—U and U is a group removable under alkaline conditions, h, k, l, m and n are each independently of the other the number 0, 1 or 2, and p and q are each independently of the other the number 0 or 1, are suitable for dyeing and printing cellulosic or nitrogen-contaiType: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: HUNTSMAN INTERNATIONAL LLCInventors: Georg Roentgen, Athanassios Tzikas, Hubert Jean-Luc Christnacher, Laszlo Fekete
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Publication number: 20140173836Abstract: The invention refers to the manufacturing of a novel group of sulfur dyes in which are used, as raw material, different kind of natural “biomass”, usually existing in the nature, and transforming them into soluble dyestuffs, capable to dye textile fibres, preferably cellulose fibres and derivatives, as cotton, viscose, paper, tencel, with high strength and fast colour properties. For this purpose, the concept “Biomass”, is defined as the residual product obtained from the usual human crop activities, in agricultural and forestry sectors.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: CLARIANT INTERNATIONAL LTD.Inventors: Manuel Jose Domingo, Joan Manel Blanquera, Yolanda Garcia
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Publication number: 20140173837Abstract: A method of producing a sole assembly for manufacturing aerated footwear comprises: fabricating a sole component having an aperture extending from a top surface to a bottom surface, and having recessed cavity along a length of the bottom surface, the aperture connecting to the recessed cavity; attaching a material layer to the recessed cavity; attaching an actuation member to the material layer; and closing the aperture with a valve so as to control the entry of and expulsion of air from the recessed cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Neville Ka Shek Lee, Chi Kit Chan, Samuel Sing-Kwong Hui
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Publication number: 20140173838Abstract: A brush head for an electric toothbrush having a support structure rotatably oscillated by a motor in the handle of the toothbrush. A plurality of bristle tufts are mounted on the support structure in three ring-like series concentrically about a center point of the support structure. The bristle tufts are arranged in a unique arrangement whereby no more than two of the bristle tufts in the intermediate series and innermost series lie on a diameter line passing through the center point. The outermost and intermediate series of bristle tufts may be arranged in oval-shaped rings and the bristle tufts of the inner series may have a circular arrangement. All of the tufts preferably have the same height and diameter.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: BRUSHPOINT INNOVATIONS INCInventors: Robert G. Dickie, Shahram Nabavi
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Publication number: 20140173839Abstract: A toothbrush featuring a graspable elongated handle defining a longitudinal axis, the handle comprising a neck region adjacent an end of the handle and a head disposed at the end of the handle. The head is carrying flexible bristles that extend outward from an outer surface of the head. The outer surface of the head is axisymmetric. The bristles are distributed about the head such that bristles extend in each of several radial directions, including from opposite sides of the head. At least some of the bristles are extending so as to overlay the longitudinal axis in opposite directions.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Alan Henderson
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Publication number: 20140173840Abstract: A drain-cleaning machine comprises a cable, a motor assembly, and a speed control assembly. The cable comprises a longitudinal axis. The motor assembly is configured to rotate the cable about the longitudinal axis of the cable. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a motor control device. The motor is configured to operate at an operating speed that may vary within a range of operating speeds. The motor is configured to produce a substantially constant torque while operating at varying operating speeds across the entire range of operating speeds. The motor is configured to be powered by DC power. The motor control device is configured to receive AC power from an AC power source, convert the AC power into DC power, and communicate the DC power to the motor. The speed control assembly is configured to vary the operating speed of the motor within the range of operating speeds.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Electric Eel Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: C. David Hale, Alfred P. Horning
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Publication number: 20140173841Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to wet wipes including a fibrous substrate, a cationic binder composition, and a wetting composition. The wetting composition includes at least one polyprotic acid having three or more functional groups and benzoic acid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.Inventors: Steven Michael Hurley, William Clayton Bunyard, YoonHee Cho, WanDuk Lee
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Publication number: 20140173842Abstract: An electric power line conductor cleaning brush assembly includes a tubular housing having a longitudinal opening. A multitude of open disc brushes having bristles are located within an interior of the tubular housing and normal to the tubular housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Murray W. DAVIS
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Publication number: 20140173843Abstract: A paint applicator having a non-stick coating, such as a fluoropolymer polymer resin, applied thereto in order to improve the cleanability thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: NOVA WILDCAT SHUR-LINE, LLCInventors: David J. Merten, Jay Z. Muchin
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Publication number: 20140173844Abstract: A process of cleansing by applying continuous multiple-ply sections of material comprised of dry sections of material alternating with potentially wet sections of material in which liquid is encased and becomes permeable with application of pressure. The sections can be manufactured into a roll separated by perforation. The sections can also be manufactured into flat sections separated by perforation or laid flat independently or folded one on top of the other. The sections can be configured in an unlimited combination of dry and potentially wet sections, composition of dry materials, composition of liquids, dimensions, connectivity, sizes, thickness and properties that synergistically improve the cleansing process when used in combination together. Habitual waste of materials can be progressively reduced, and ply materials are biodegradable and 100% recyclable providing for environmental preservation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: William Marshall Pickard, III
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Publication number: 20140173845Abstract: A cloth accessory and methods for the use thereof are disclosed and described. In one aspect, the cloth accessory may include a cover member forming an enclosure with a cavity therein, and a cloth attached to the cover member. The cloth may have a first configuration wherein the cloth is retracted substantially into the cover member, and a second configuration wherein the cloth is extended substantially out of the cover member without becoming detached therefrom.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Darren Jones
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Publication number: 20140173846Abstract: A drive member for a wiper carrier of a wiper system for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The driver member includes an orifice designed to receive a drive shaft, the drive shaft being able to rotate about a rotation axis, and an external contour when this drive member is viewed along the rotation axis. The drive member also includes a housing having a groove formed on the drive member and designed to partially receive the pipe in the configuration in which, when the drive member is viewed along the rotation axis and when the pipe is installed on the drive member, the pipe has a curved portion set back from the external contour of the drive member, and a holding means for holding the pipe in the groove when the pipe is installed on the drive member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: Valeo Systèmes d'EssuyageInventor: David Peschard
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Publication number: 20140173847Abstract: An extraction cleaner for cleaning a floor surface includes a liquid distribution system and a liquid recovery system. The liquid recovery system includes a motor, and a motor cooling air pathway provides cooling air to the motor and removes heated cooling air from the motor. A duct system delivers heated motor cooling air to a supply tank of the extraction cleaner to heat liquid contained therein, and also drains liquid from the supply tank away from the motor.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: June 26, 2014Applicant: BISSELL Homecare, Inc.Inventor: Tom Minh Nguyen
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Publication number: 20140173848Abstract: A vacuum cleaner comprising a dust-bag-housing made of paper, preferably card board housing panels 104a. Thus, the vacuum cleaner is environmentally friendly, having recyclable parts in place of some typical plastic parts, and is also capable of muffling the noise of vacuum generation.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2012Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventor: Jake Tyler