Abstract: A transport system for transport of blade shell half parts of a wind turbine blade, the blade shell half parts each having a tip end and a root end, wherein the transport system comprises a frame assembly comprising a first transport frame; and a first set of one or more separator elements, the first set of separator elements including a first primary separator element configured to separate a first blade shell half part and a second blade shell half part neighbouring the first blade shell half part such that the second blade shell half part is at least partly stacked above the first blade shell half part. Further, a blade shell half part system comprising the transport system and a plurality of blade shell half parts and related method is disclosed.

Abstract: A package for two liquid personal care compositions, including an applicator, a first reservoir, and a second reservoir. The applicator is non-removably connected at and extends away from the first cavity. The first and second reservoirs each hold a quantity of a liquid composition therein. The first reservoir includes an open end sized for independent insertion and removal of the applicator therethrough. The first reservoir is removable and protectively encases the applicator. The second reservoir includes a closed end an opposing open end, through which a liquid composition can be dispensed.

Abstract: A device for applying a coating includes a multi-component cartridge, a static mixing nozzle in fluid communication with the cartridge, and at least one paint applicator selected from the group including a roller, a brush, and an angled spray tip, in fluid communication with the nozzle. A method includes applying a coating to a surface with the above-described device. Another method includes applying a non-skid coating to a surface with the above-described device.

Abstract: A system for arranging wind turbine blades includes first and second root cradles and a first tip cradle proximate to the second root cradle, wherein the first tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to a horizontal line. The system also includes a second tip cradle proximate to the first root cradle, wherein the second tip cradle is angled approximately 30 to 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal line. A method for arranging wind turbine blades includes transferring a first wind turbine blade to a first root cradle and transferring a second wind turbine blade to a second root cradle. The method further includes rotating at least a portion of the first wind turbine blade about at least a portion of the second wind turbine blade.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for the deep cleaning of surfaces, which comprises a support for at least two reservoirs arranged side-by-side and provided with deformable walls having uniformly perforated faces essentially facing the direction of the surface to be cleaned. At least one reservoir can contain a granular material for cleaning the surface and at least one reservoir can contain a fluid substance for the flowing of the granular material onto the surface. By means of the pressure exerted by a user on a support of the reservoirs in the direction of the surface to be cleaned, the granular material and the fluid substance flow from the corresponding reservoirs and are mixed together on the surface to be cleaned. A tangential movement of the reservoirs onto the surface conveys a compound of granular material and fluid substance onto the surface with a cleaning effect.

Abstract: A pen-shaped printing device having a pen-shaped body, a plurality of intersecting ribs longitudinally extending along the body to define internal chambers for printing fluid, and a printhead having ejection nozzles configured to eject the printing fluid from the chambers onto a surface.

Abstract: A device and method for mixing and applying hair coloring chemicals to a user's hair. The device comprises a brush applicator, a first compartment capable of holding the brush applicator in a locked position, a second compartment containing a first hair coloring chemical, a third compartment containing a second hair coloring chemical, and a membrane. The membrane is located between the second compartment and the third compartment such that the first hair coloring chemical is separated from the second hair coloring chemical by the membrane when the brush applicator is in the locked position. When the brush applicator is released from the locked position, the brush applicator is movable toward the membrane to puncture the membrane. Upon puncture, the membrane retracts to a peripheral edge of the membrane to cause the first hair coloring chemical and the second hair coloring chemical to be mixed together.

Abstract: A pen-shaped printing device is provided having a pen-shaped body, a plurality of intersecting ribs longitudinally extending along the body to define internal chambers for printing fluid, and a printhead having ejection nozzles configured to eject the printing fluid from the chambers onto a surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for applying a fluid, comprising an application container (12) limiting a receiving space (34), the application container being equipped at a first end (14) with an application unit (16), and being connected via a valve unit (20) at a second end to a reservoir container (22) having a reservoir space (38), the reservoir container being embodied of a sleeve which is guided at a plunger-like cylindrical body (26) of the valve unit (20) via an annular collar (24) that has a lateral channel (30), which is connected to an axial channel (32), which leads to the receiving space (34) of the application container (12).

Abstract: A printing device having a nib configured to retract into the device when pressed upon a surface, an ink supply, and ink ejection nozzles in fluid communication with the ink supply and configured to print ink upon the surface responsive to the retraction of the nib.

Abstract: A packaging and dispenser device includes at least two reservoirs containing two different compositions for application to the human body, and a fluid-application surface that is flocked at least in part, and onto which there open out at least two distinct dispenser orifices that are fed by the first and second reservoirs respectively.

Abstract: A dispensing device includes inner and outer compartments for housing two different cosmetic liquid materials therein, the outer compartment secured to a cap by threading; a spring biased valve for blocking both openings of the inner and outer compartments when the device is in an inoperative position; and an outlet assembly partially fastened in the valve. An individual may unfasten and remove the cap from the device to unblock the valve, and squeeze both the outer and the inner compartments to push the cosmetic liquid materials to mix in the outlet assembly prior to dispensing out of the device.

Abstract: A device for the storage and extrusion of a flowable substance (A) includes a loading unit (13) for an application tool (14). The loading unit has a pot-shaped insert (15) for a holder (17). Through axial pressure on the holder (17) the flowable substance A can be extruded from a chamber (12) of the holder through openings (20A) made on the perimeter of the insert (15) into a chamber (16) of the loading unit (13), so that the application tool (14) set at right angles to the axis of the insert (15) is loaded with the substance (A).

Abstract: A device for applying a coating comprises at least two cylindrical cartridges, a static mixing nozzle in fluid communication with the cartridges, a spray tip, in fluid communication with the nozzle, a first flexible hose disposed between and in fluid communication with the nozzle and the spray tip, and a second hose, in fluid communication with the spray tip, for supplying atomization air to the spray tip. Methods of applying coatings with the device are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention may be used for applying fluids to a convex surface. A handle may be attached to a fluid dispensing assembly that may have a roller applicator assembly attached. The roller applicator assembly may have rollers rotatably disposed on a bracket with two of the rollers positioned at an oblique angle to an intermediate roller. The fluid dispensing assembly may have a body with a first fluid channel in fluid communication with a first fluid container in the handle and a second fluid channel in fluid communication with a second fluid container in the handle, and a piston in each fluid container. The first fluid channel may have an aperture adjacent a first roller and a second aperture adjacent the intermediate roller. The second fluid channel may have an aperture adjacent a second roller and a second aperture adjacent the intermediate roller.

Abstract: A pen-like device which has a tubular body containing a nib configured to retract into the tubular body when pressed upon print media, an ink supply having a tube defining a plurality of internal chambers containing respective ink, and ink ejection nozzles in fluid communication with the ink supply. The ink ejection nozzles are configured to print ink upon the print media responsive to the retraction of the nib.

Abstract: In order to provide an applicator for two or more components, in particular for an adjustable metering dispenser in which the components (A, B) are only mixed at an applicator surface (2) with outlet apertures (3), the outlet apertures (3; 3a, 3b) for one of the components (A) and for the other component (B) extend separately up to the applicator surface (2) and are brought together to a point at the applicator surface (2).

Abstract: A device for packaging and distributing at least first and second cosmetic compositions, which are different from each other and which may be mixed together for the purpose of applying them to keratin materials may be configured to separately store the first and second compositions. The device may include a regulating member configured to allow a user to vary a relative proportion of at least one composition in the mixture, the relative proportion conditioning at least one visible optical effect other than color in the mixture.

Abstract: A pen-like device includes a tubular body and a replaceable cartridge configured to be received within the body. The cartridge includes an ink supply, in turn, including a tube defining a plurality of internal chambers containing respective types of ink. A stylus nib is configured to retract into the body when pressed upon print media. A printhead is mounted in fluid communication with the ink supply and is configured to print ink upon the print media responsive to retraction of the stylus nib.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator for storing and dispensing a plurality of cosmetic masses includes an applicator container and an applicator tip; and methods for making the same. The applicator container includes a first reservoir having an elongate portion that is disposed in a second reservoir having a neck portion. The applicator tip includes an outer portion and an inner portion having an inlet and an outlet that is fluidly connected by a shaft having at least one wall. The outer portion engages the neck portion and the elongate portion is disposed in the shaft thereby defining a channel that is fluidly connected to the second reservoir between the elongate portion and the at least one wall.

Abstract: A device is provided for packaging and applying at least two products, particularly hair-treatment products. The device includes a first compartment suitable for containing a first product, and a second compartment suitable for containing a second product. An applicator end-piece includes at least two orifices for dispensing the product, and the end-piece has an interior distributor dividing the flows of products emanating, respectively, from the compartments. The end-piece also includes a first orifice that dispenses a mixture or ratio of the first and second products in respectively different proportions from those of a mixture or ratio of these products dispensed by a second orifice.

Abstract: A device for applying a coating comprising a multi-component cartridge comprising at least two cylindrical cartridges, each cylindrical cartridge comprising an aperture and an open filling end that is disposed opposite the aperture and that is slidingly sealed by a cartridge piston seal, a static mixing nozzle in fluid communication with each aperture, and at least one paint applicator selected from the group consisting of a roller, a brush and a spray tip, in fluid communication with the nozzle, wherein at least one flexible hose is disposed between and in fluid communication with the cartridge and the nozzle.

Abstract: A cleaning device, which has a swivel mounted removable sponge, a rigid arm, a pair of hollow tubes, and a hollow handle capable of containing cleaning fluid. Buttons located on the handle allow the user to release the cleaning fluid into the tubes and down into the sponge during use.

Abstract: A small slender container and an applicator that may be used to store small quantity of substance, such as creams, lotions, and make-ups in a sealed environment and easily and sanitarily dispenses its content for application as desired is disclosed. The content of the slender container may be permanently sealed with an opening means or may be sealed with a high viscosity substance such as silicone. The container and applicator comprises of a small slender container with a sealed first end and a second end with a high viscosity substance sealed within the container and an applicator that is inserted into the container to simultaneously extract and inject the content into the applicator. The applicator may then be used to apply the contents to the desired location. After application, the sealed compartment and the applicator are disposed of.

Abstract: The multi-channel container comprises of a multi-channel single-tube sealed container and applicator that defines multiple channels within its body that may contain different substances in each channel and that is sealed on both ends. A score is formed at a predetermined distance from each sealed end of the multi-channel single-tube sealed container and applicator such that when the multi-channel single-tube sealed container and applicator is bent it will break open at the score discharging the substances in the channels. The multi-channel container is a multi-channel single-tube sealed container and applicator that is easy to package, convenient, easy to use, easy to transport, sanitary, economical, and self-contained. The multi-channel container is not only a container but can also be used as the applicator. Furthermore, the multi-channel container eliminates the tedious task of measuring the proper proportion of the substances required for application.

Abstract: An applicator including at least one tube with at least one plug of a liquid or a powder inside the tube. At least a first substance is contained in an inside space of the tube, with the space defined at a first end by the liquid or powder plug. The plug is arranged, in use, to be expelled together with the first substance when it leaves the inside space of the tube. The applicator further includes at least one second substance different from the first substance and dissociated therefrom prior to use. Kit or packaging arrangements are also provided for containing one or more of the applicators.

Abstract: A device for at least one of packaging and dispensing a product may include a receptacle configured to contain a product and at least one body. The at least one body may include a binder and a plurality of particles associated with the binder. The at least one body may define at least one cavity visible to the naked eye, and the device may be configured so that, at least during use of the device, the at least one body is at least partially in contact with the product and at least some of the plurality of particles is at least partially in contact with the product.

Abstract: A fabric repair coloring device and associated method of using the device to coloring unwanted bleached out spots on fabric. The device comprises a plurality of cartridges, an elongated cylindrical casing, a manifold, a rotating cap, and a conical applicator tip. These elements of the device are interconnected to allow a user to select a desired dye color or to mix a plurality of dyes together prior to precisely applying the mixed dyes onto the unwanted bleached out spots on a piece of fabric. The method comprises the steps of finding, obtaining, pressing, pushing, releasing, twisting, wiping, and withdrawing.

Abstract: A brush coupled to a hairdye ejecting apparatus in which a first hairdye and a second hairdye are simultaneously ejected from a pair of storing vessels to dye or to decolorize the hairs. The first hairdye and the second hairdye can be ejected in a combination of them, thereby making it possible to dye or decolorize the hairs by only one stroke of the brush. In the brush coupled to a hairdye ejecting apparatus according to the present invention, if a push button 18 is pressed, a pair of levers 28 are pivoted downward to push down a pair of blocks 15. Then the pair of the blocks 15 press down a pair nozzles 11b of a tank 11, with the result that the hairdyes are supplied into the blocks 15. Then the hairdyes are supplied to a hairdye collecting member 16 where the hairdyes are mixed together. Then the mixed hairdyes pass through a guide pipe 17, a conduit 33, and a plurality of branch conduits 33a so as to be ultimately ejected through outlets 35a of hairdye ejecting comb blades 35 to the hairs of the user.

Abstract: An applicator comprises a support which is configured to allow the applicator to be engaged with a container containing a first product, in the form of a gel, cream, or liquid, and an application member on the support. The application member is capable of conveying the first product from an opening defined by the support to an application face of the said application member. The applicator further includes a lid configured to removably cover the applicator member by engaging with the support. In a closed end of the lid there is a second product, in the form of a solid cake or powder. The application face is capable, when the lid is fitted, of being pressed elastically against the second product so that the second product can be loaded onto the application face. Once the first and second products have been loaded onto the application face, the lid can be removed and the application face can be put in contact with a surface to apply the combined first and second products.

Abstract: A computer-implemented apparatus and method for coordinating paint-related process steps of at least one paint-related facility. The paint-related process steps exhibit paint-related characteristics. A data acquisition module is provided for acquiring paint characteristic data indicative of the paint-related characteristics. A paint process control data structure is provided for interrelating the acquired paint characteristic data with at least two of the paint-related process steps to produce interrelated paint process control data. A paint process control coordinator is connected to the data acquisition module for storing the acquired paint characteristic data in the paint process control data structure. A data display is connected to the paint process control data structure for remotely receiving and viewing the interrelated paint process control data.

Abstract: A marker apparatus for placing an elongate mark on a marking medium surface, including a first chamber having a first chamber proximal end, a first chamber distal end with a first chamber wick port, and containing a first pigmented marking liquid; a second chamber having a second chamber proximal end, a second chamber distal end with a second chamber wick port, and containing a second pigmented marking liquid; a first wick segment in liquid communication with the first pigmented marking liquid protruding from the first chamber wick port for contact with a surface of a marking medium; a second wick segment in liquid communication with the second pigmented marking liquid protruding from the second chamber wick port for contact with a surface of a marking medium; and a chamber retaining structure retaining the first chamber and the second chamber so that the first wick segment is positioned substantially adjacent to the second wick segment.

Abstract: A microfluidic pen for selectivly writing lines of different colors, includes a colorant mixing chamber and a writing tip in communication with the colorant mixing chamber; a plurality of colorant reservoirs disposed in the pen and which contain different colorants; microkinetic pump selectively effective to deliver colorant in selected amounts from the colorant reservoirs to the colorant mixing chamber wherein the colorants are mixed to provide a colorant of the desired color. The color is selected by a user and actuates the microkinetic pump to cause the desired amount of colorants to be delivered to the colorant mixing chamber where the writing tip can write a line of the desired line colors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hand held brush for delivering multiple foamable wash/wax solutions and designed to effectively and aesthetically wax the vehicle which includes a generally hollow elongated shaft having a first end and a second end and a plurality of veins extending thought the shaft, a head connected to the first end of the shaft and having a plurality separate compartments and a plurality of aperture surfaces formed within the head, a first of the compartments communicating with a first of the veins and a first of the aperture surfaces, and a second of the compartments communicating with a second of the veins and a second of the aperture surfaces, and the head further having means connected to the head for aiding application of the foamable wash/wax solutions.

Abstract: A light-emitting ball-point pen having two tubes filled with two different chemical solutions, a pen body receiving the two tubes in its interior, a steel ball fitted in a front end opening of the pen body and contacting with an outlet aperture of each of the two tubes containing a chemical solution, rotation of the steel ball forcing the chemical solutions to flow out of the outlet apertures of the two tubes, and mixing with each other to give off light during writing.

Abstract: A brush-type shower head is disclosed which may reduce residual detergent and contamination of the scalp and hair after shampooing. In the shower head, there are formed a plurality of water supply holes over a surface of the shower head. A plurality of projection members each having water communication holes are formed in the surface of the shower head. The water communication holes of the projection members are in communication with the water supply holes of the shower head. Under the condition that the projection members are held in contact with the scalp, water is supplied from the water communication holes of the projection members. Accordingly, the detergent components residual in the scalp or hair may be washed up without fail.

Abstract: This invention is a cooking sauce dispenser comprising an assembly of one or more tubular, squeezable containers having a circular opening in a plane at an oblique angle to the axis of the container and connected rotatably to a collar having a flow passage for each container. The flow passage for each container is attached to an individual, heat resistant flow tube which terminates in a drip proof flapper valve. The distal end of each flow tube fits into a common flow directing nozzle which contains a bristle brush for applying the sauce to food. The drip proof valves are designed to accommodate sauces of varying viscosities and sauces containing chunky ingredients. The bristle brush is detachable and easily replaced with brushes of varying stiffness. By rotating a particular container, the container is caused to extend at an acute angle from the axis of the dispenser.

Abstract: An applicator for applying a plurality of liquids, such as for tanning, at the same time to the human body. The applicator includes a handle and an applicator head at the top of the handle. The head receives a pad for contact with the body where the liquids are to be applied. The handle has at least two chambers for separately containing the liquids. The liquids are fed from the chambers to the applicator pad for application to the body upon contact with the pad.

Abstract: A dispenser for multicomponent hair-cosmetic products, such as hair-dyeing preparations, includes in one embodiment a tubular element including absorbent material in separate storage compartments for each product component, respectively, and a plurality of tines of absorbent material partially inserted into the storage compartments for transferring the components by capillary action from the storage compartments into the tines, where the components are mixed and immediately thereafter available for transfer from the tines to hair to be dyed.

Abstract: A planar window washing device especially adapted to clean extremely soiled windows in a single washing step. The device comprises an elongate handle member and a cleaning head assembly. The cleaning head assembly includes a carrier member and first and second wiping means. The first wiping means is in the nature of a rubber squeegee and the second wiping means is in the nature of an abrasive pad which is movable between a first inoperative position and a second operative position in contact with the window surface.

Abstract: In a hand tool for the mixing and metered dispensing of a two-component mass, a container holding a solid component mass is mounted in a handgun-like shaped support member. A mixing chamber is aligned with and mounted on one end of the container for mixing the components of the mass. A motor in the support member drives a drive shaft extending axially through the container. A mixing worm is connected to the drive shaft and is located within the mixing chamber. A metering pump is located within the support member for delivering a liquid component of the mass from a tank. The metering pump is a hose pump powered by the drive shaft. A conveying helix is positioned on the drive shaft in the container. Accordingly, since the drive shaft powers the metering pump and the conveying helix, a fixed mixture ratio of the solid and liquid components is delivered into the mixing chamber independently of the quantity dispensed. The mixed components flow out of the mixing chamber through a dispensing nozzle.

Abstract: A dishwashing apparatus has a grip with a water supply receptacle and a liquid detergent receptacle, and a working head with a plurality of portions circumferentially arranged about its axis and with a water outlet formed in one portion and a liquid detergent outlet formed in another portion.

Abstract: An apparatus into which a can of paint is placable, the apparatus including a motor driven pump that draws the paint from the can and through a hose into the interior of a paint roller from where it filters through the roller and upon its outer surface so to be applied to any surface being painted, the roller including a perforated hollow cylinder covered by lamb wool on its outer side so the paint can soak therethrough; and the apparatus in a modified design being developed to deliver paint in a controlled manner from two paint cans to a common paint roller.