Abstract: A bib and dish combination device has a bib that preferably has an opening that is designed to accommodate a wearer's neck and to prevent food or beverage from touching a wearer's clothes as the wearer is eating or drinking. The lower end of the bib is preferably intended to engage a dish that is temporarily attached to a high chair tray or table, such as through suction cups or the like. The bib can be attached to the dish in a variety of different ways such that any food or drink that contacts the bib will roll off the bib and into the dish in order to prevent the spillage from falling into the wearer's lap. Further, the length of the bib retained within the device can be varied to accommodate any size individual.

Abstract: The visor attachment assembly for mounting on a helmet comprising an elastic, flexible and resilient cover, hood or cap constructed, sized and arranged to be elastically received over a helmet and held thereto and a visor affixed to and extending outwardly from the cover, hood or cap.

Abstract: A protection implement, particularly suitable for sports applications, constituted by at least one first outer protective element which is advantageously rigid and optionally by one or more second elastically compressible elements which are arranged internally. At least one third element, advantageously constituted by a two-sided vertical-warp knitted fabric, is arranged below the at least one first outer protective element.

Abstract: A garment has an inflatable collar having a sealed cavity and an air cock communicating with the sealed cavity for injecting and discharging air therethrough. The cavity may be formed by placing an arc shaped tube in the collar or by making the collar with fiber or cloth coated with a sealing material. According to the present invention, the collar, when inflated, is adapted to surround and/or support the wearer's neck for use as a pillow.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided an apparatus for collecting, disposing, and measuring liquids including a vessel with an inner surface and an absorption mechanism disposed on the inner surface of the vessel for absorbing and collecting liquids within the vessel. The present invention additionally provides for an absorption mechanism disposed on an inner surface of a vessel for preventing the spillage of any liquids, particularly those associated with excretory waste. Finally, the present invention provides for a method of using the apparatus claimed herein to collect, dispose, and measure liquid output from a bedridden individual.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods to treat fabrics with lipophilic fluid and bleaching agents. The present invention is also directed to compositions containing lipophilic fluid and bleaching agents.

Abstract: According to the invention, a metal salt and an oxygen source are applied to penetrate or impregnate a suitable substrate sequentially in effective amounts so as to react in contact with the substrate and produce a mineral compound fixed within the surface of the substrate. The inventive combination of a mutually compatible metal salt, oxygen source, and substrate brings about an in situ reaction, and modifies the substrate to bring about a lasting desired effect. The mineral compound that is produced according to the invention is linked to the substrate, is stable and long-lasting or permanent, and is immobilized or insolubilized in the substrate. The mineral compound is bound or contained within and on the surface of the substrate, so it may be said to be ingrained in the fibers or matrix of the substrate, or embedded within the substrate. The desired effect is preferably a color. A wide variety of metal salts may be used depending on the desired effect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for treating a lipophilic fluid contained in an emulsion of water and lipophilic fluid. The process includes the steps of pretreating the emulsion, removing lipophilic fluid from the emulsion, and purifying the lipophilic fluid to remove at least a portion of the impurities collected during the use of the emulsion. Method options are provided for each of the aforementioned steps.

Abstract: A dry cleaning composition comprising a volatile siloxane and a mixture of different classes of organic surfactants and, optionally water, and a method for dry cleaning comprising contacting an article with a composition comprising a volatile siloxane and a mixture of different classes of organic surfactants.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide dry cleaning system features a pair of liquid carbon dioxide storage tanks in communication with a compressor. A sealed cleaning chamber contains the objects to be cleaned. By selectively pressurizing the storage tanks with the compressor, liquid carbon dioxide is made to flow to the cleaning chamber through cleaning nozzles so as to provide agitation of the objects being dry cleaned. Liquid carbon dioxide displaced from the cleaning chamber returns to the storage tanks. In an alternative embodiment, a single storage tank is pressurized via a compressor with gas from the cleaning chamber so that liquid solvent from the storage tank travels to the cleaning chamber through nozzles. The objects in the cleaning chamber are agitated by a rotating basket. After a prewash cycle, liquid solvent from the cleaning chamber is directed to a still. The liquid solvent in the still is boiled through a connection with the head space of the cleaning chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one cationic direct dye of given formula and at least glycerol and/or one specific polyol and/or polyol ether. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ready-to-use composition for dyeing keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one suitably selected cationic direct dye and at least one nitrobenzene direct dye, as well as to the dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: A single composition for simultaneous coloring and highlighting hair to provide hair fibers having variations in tonality, hue, and/or shade, comprising, 1-20% inorganic persulfate, 1-20% hydrogen peroxide, 0-10% of one or more cationic dye molecules; and 0.01-20% of one or more cationic surfactants; as well as a one step method for simultaneously color and highlighting hair to provide hair fibers having variations in tonality, hue, and/or shade comprising, combining, immediately prior to use, a powder composition comprised of at least one inorganic persulfate, an aqueous developer composition comprised of hydrogen peroxide; and an aqueous based colorant composition; and applying the mixture to the hair for a period of time sufficient to cause coloration and highlighting of the hair.

Abstract: The invention relates to substrates, which develops colour on oxidation of the general formula 1 1

Abstract: The present invention relates, firstly, to a cosmetic and/or dermatological composition intended for treating keratin fibers, in particular human keratin fibers and more particularly human hair, comprising, in a support which is suitable for keratin fibers: (a) at least one enzyme of 2-electron oxidoreductase type in the presence of at least one donor for the said enzyme; (b) at least one substantive polymer chosen from the group consisting of: (i) cationic cellulose derivatives; (ii) dimethyldiallylammonium halide homopolymers and copolymers of dimethyldiallylammonium halide and of (meth)acrylic acid; (iii) methacryloyloxyethyltrimethylammonium halide homopolymers and copolymers; (iv) polyquaternary ammonium polymers; (v) vinylpyrrolidone polymers containing cationic units; (vi) mixtures thereof. The present invention also relates to processes for treating keratin fibers, in particular processes for dyeing, permanently reshaping or bleaching the hair using this composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oxidation dye composition for keratin fibres, and in particular for human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a medium which is suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor and optionally one or more couplers, characterized in that it also comprises a nonionic amphiphilic polymer containing at least one fatty chain and at least one hydrophilic unit.

Abstract: A wheel cleaning apparatus for a wheelchair comprising a roller-assembly frame 50L which includes a first receiving roller 21L and a second receiving roller 22L which can do seesaw movement with respect to a rocking central axis shaft tube 53, and a restoring coil spring 68 for energizing the roller-assembly frame in a direction to relatively spring up the second receiving roller from the first receiving roller. When the front wheels T1 are to be separated from the apparatus, the second receiving roller 22L is pushed down and the first receiving roller 21L is sprung up, resulting in that it is easy for the front wheels T1 to climb over the step. Whereby the rear wheels are prevented from slipping off during cleaning, and it is easy for the front wheels to escape from the gap between the receiving rollers so that the load on the helper can be reduced.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for cleaning a substrate comprises a cleaning member, a cleaning member carrier for holding the cleaning member and bringing the cleaning member into contact with a substrate to be cleaned, and a sensor for detecting a presence/absence of a cleaning held by the cleaning member carrier The substrate is cleaned by causing relative movement between the cleaning member and the substrate while keeping the cleaning member and the substrate in contact with each other.

Abstract: A method for forming a plurality of distinct paint applicators having a common exterior head configuration and distinct paint applying medium configurations includes forming a plurality of handles and forming a plurality of paint carrying units. Each handle formed includes a head having an exterior configuration and an interior having a mouth and head thickness between the exterior configuration and the mouth. Each paint carrying unit includes at least one paint applying medium coupled to a mounting portion that is disposed within an interior of one of the plurality of handles. The mounting portion has a mounting portion exterior configuration and a mounting portion thickness between the mounting portion exterior configuration and the paint applying medium. To form the plurality of distinct paint applicators, the configuration of the paint applying medium is varied while at least one of the head thickness and the mounting portion thickness is also varied.

Abstract: An improved toothbrush is disclosed. The toothbrush contains bristles which are individually embedded in a toothbrush head and mutually spaced apart from one another by a distance from 0.5 times to 10 times the diameter of the bristles. The bristles may include first type bristles having a diameter of from about 0.25 mm to about 0.60 mm; second type bristles having a diameter of from about 0.08 mm to about 0.35 mm and a free length of from about 7 mm to about 16 mm; third type bristles having a diameter of from about 0.15 mm to about 0.40 mm and a free length of from about 5 mm to about 14 mm; fourth type bristles having a diameter of from about 0.15 mm to about 1.0 mm and a free length of from about 9 mm to about 15 mm; and a dense tuft of bristles at the end of the toothbrush head distal from the handle.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a bristle (1) suitable for use in a brush (4) or the like, and in particular in a toothbrush. The bristle (1) is made of a plastic material and includes preferably a circular area of cross-section. When viewed in crosssection, the bristle (1) includes two sections (2, 3) with different properties. These sections (2, 3) are not in concentric relative arrangement. As a result, the bristle (1) curves along its longitudinal axis. The curvature produces an improved cleaning action of the brush (4).

Abstract: In a multi-processor system, each processor has a respective hard affinity queue and soft affinity queue. For execution of a thread, a queue loader places an instance of the thread upon the hard or soft affinity queue of a selected processor. The selection may use an affinity attribute, processor attribute, accessor function, or a respective program of code threads for each processor. A thread instance on a processor's hard affinity queue is executed only by that processor. A thread instance on a processor's soft affinity queue is executed by that processor unless another processor has a soft affinity queue empty of thread instances ready for execution. Each processor alternates service priority between its hard and soft affinity queues. When a thread has a soft affinity it is initially bound to the processor it is started from. It will, then, be bound to the last processor it has been run on.

Abstract: A grommet 1 includes a corniced part 2 in a shape of a bellows, and two engaging parts 3, 4 integrally formed on opposite ends of the corniced part and adapted to be engaged with respective bodies to be fitted such as a chassis panel 5 and a door panel 6. The grommet 1 is formed in a hollow tubular shape in such a manner that the corniced part 2 is smaller in diameter than the engaging parts 3, 4. The grommet 1 can be obtained by molding thermoplastic elastomer by injection molding so that the diameter of the engaging parts is less than five times as large as the diameter of the corniced part, opening molds 17, 18 for forming an outer face thereof, and thereafter, enlarging the corniced part thereby removing the grommet from a core 19 for forming an inner face thereof.

Abstract: A caster structure including a seat body, a linking member, a caster seat and a lower bearing cover. The linking member is integrally formed with an upper bearing cover. The seat body is formed with a differential fixing hole and the top of the linking member is formed with a fixing section. The shape of the cross-section of the fixing section is an internal tangential circle of the differential fixing hole. When the fixing section is passed through the fixing hole and compressed and fixedly riveted, the fixing section will form a differential section complementary to the fixing hole. Accordingly, the linking member is firmly connected with the seat body without rotation.

Abstract: A compound hinge system includes a first link and a second link. The first link includes knuckles and arcing engaging surfaces next to stop portions that are configured for receiving engaging lug portions on a second link member. A second link member includes first and second sets of knuckles. One of the sets of knuckles cooperates with a hinged pin to pivot relative to the first link while the second set of knuckles receives a hinge pin to pivot relative to the second element. The lugs slide relative to the engaging surface and push against the stop portions to flex them outward and require additional force to move between various stops in the range of motion.

Abstract: An arrangement for forming non-woven fiber fabrics or webs having high resilience and loft with substantially equal fiber orientation in all directions and substantially equal fiber density throughout. The arrangement includes a fiber web forming chute having upper and lower walls arranged in a substantially upright position. Each of the upper and lower wall includes a fiber movement assist mechanism which acts to assist movement of the fibers toward the exit end of the forming chute in a manner which assists in the control of the fiber orientation and the density of the fiber web being formed. The arrangement further includes an air flow mechanism which directs an air flow through the forming chute during the forming operation. The air flow may or may not be treated.

Abstract: A clip is attached to an insertion part of an object and inserted into an attachment hole formed in an object receiving attachment. The clip is formed of a pair of clamping plates facing each other for receiving therebetween the insertion part of the object and having elasticity for expanding outward. The clamping plates have a plurality of teeth with tips formed on inner surfaces. The tips form a multiple stage pattern across a direction of insertion into the attachment hole to be pressed to the insertion part. Also, coupling arms are provided outside the clamping plates. The coupling arms are coupled into the attachment hole by elasticity at a final position of insertion into the attachment hole after being elastically bent inward upon insertion of the insertion part of the object into the attachment hole.

Abstract: The casket interior kit is composed of a casket lid liner panel, several lengths of panel edge, a liner cloth set, and a pillow. The lengths of panel edge are individually laid on the lid liner panel with the decorative surfaces thereof laid against the display surface of the lid liner panel. The liner cloth set is folded over itself, attached to a stiff liner cloth stretcher, and also laid against the display surface of the lid liner panel beside the lengths of panel edge. The pillow is laid over the folded liner cloth set. The casket interior kit also comprises a box having dimensions for fitly containing the aforesaid articles in the specified arrangement.

Abstract: An electric double layer capacitor having an element impregnated with a non-aqueous electrolyte, said element comprising positive and negative electrodes made of carbonaceous electrodes, and a separator interposed between the electrodes, wherein said separator is made of paper prepared to contain at least 50 wt % of fibers obtained by beating regenerated cellulose fibers.

Abstract: In a method for producing an electric capacitor, installed in a housing, of low self-inductance, Litz wires (2) interconnect the capacitor connection elements (1) and bushings (6). Use is made of Litz wires (2) with an essentially circular cross-section, and before being inserted into the bushings (6) the Litz wires (2) are centrally compacted at least at an end (7) arranged in the bushings (6).

Abstract: A tool for driving an annular seal into a cavity defined by a shaft assembly housing that surrounds a rotatable shaft includes an elongated body having an interior cavity that opens at a first end of the body for receiving the shaft. The body defines an annular surface at the first end. The annular surface has an inner diameter greater than the outer diameter of the rotatable shaft and forming a removable frictional seal with the inner diameter of the cavity.

Abstract: A clamping device for fixing plastic molded parts during welding is proposed, comprising a flange-like fastening part for fastening on a plastics welding device, the fastening part having at least one first annular recess for receiving a clamping element and the fastening part having at least one second recess for receiving spring elements acting radially on the clamping element, the clamping element having at least one projection on an inner surface which is arranged opposite the outer surface of the plastic molded part. The clamping element allows good fixing of the plastic molded parts in a very confined space.

Abstract: A method of producing an aluminum alloy fin material for brazing, which comprises:

Abstract: An interface F between upper mandrels and lower mandrels are moved to a predetermined position in a cavity with the upper mandrels and the lower mandrels slidingly moving toward the lower punch while the upper mandrels and the lower mandrels remain in contact with each other, in a manner such that pressure is not applied to powdered dielectric material disposed in the cavity. The powdered dielectric material in the cavity is compressed by an upper punch and the lower punch while the upper mandrels and the lower mandrels remain in contact with each other, thereby forming a dielectric block.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for mounting a wire assembly made up of a ferrite and terminal-provided wires into a connector housing (C). The connector housing (C) includes a main body (C1) and a cover (C2) that are connected by a connecting piece. Operations are automated a mechanism (50) for mounting a portion of a wire assembly (AY) into a housing main body (C1), a mechanism (20, 25) for turning a cover (C2) after the wire assembly (AY) is fully mounted, a mechanism (40, 60) for connecting the cover (C2) with the main body (C1), and a mechanism (40, 70) for inserting a lock into a connector housing (C).

Abstract: An assembly apparatus for electronic appliances of the present invention includes an adhesive applicator for applying adhesive to a PCB; a mounting section for placing an electronic component on the PCB; two or more bonders for pressing the electronic component onto the PCB; a feeder for supplying the electronic component to the PCB; a mounting means for placing the electronic component on the PCB; and a recognizer for detecting the electronic component held by the mounting means. The assembly apparatus of the present invention has two or more bonders in a single equipment. This enables the mounting and bonding of the required components for assembling an electronic appliance using a single apparatus, allowing reduction of equipment costs for assembling electronic appliances. In particular, the assembly apparatus for electronic appliances of the present invention is effective for assembling display devices.

Abstract: Metal traces and solder bump pads are formed on a semiconductor substrate by way of a semiconductor template that has been micromachined to receive solder paste material. The solder paste material is then formed into precisely controlled ball shapes and metal trace geometries. First, a semiconductor substrate is covered with a mask material for protecting selected surfaces of the substrate that are not to be etched. Next, a mask is applied in order to etch the substrate surface below. Solder ball sites and metal trace channels are formed at this time. A solder nonwettable material is applied to the exposed surfaces of the solder ball sites and the metal trace channels. A solder paste can then be applied uniformly across the surface of the substrate, thus filling in any sites and channels, or both, that are used to form the balls or metal traces desired.

Abstract: The method for producing a printed wiring board comprising the steps of preparing a conductive substrate, forming an insulating layer on one surface of the said substrate, forming at least one via hole in the insulating layer, thermally curing the insulating layer, and reducing at least one oxidized layer formed on the other conductive surface of the substrate during the curing operation. Alternatively, the thermal cure may be accomplished in an atmosphere (e.g., reducing gas, inactive gas, or mixtures thereof) not conducive to oxide formation on metallized circuit surfaces.

Abstract: A press-fitting unit includes a vertically movable press blade for press-fitting a stripped end of an electrical wire to a terminal disposed in a connector. A connector retaining bar movable in a horizontal direction is disposed to be opposed to the press blade. The retaining bar is provided with a plurality of connector receiving recesses in parallel to respectively hold a connector with a press-fit terminal. A wire chuck is disposed so as to opposing to the rear part of the press blade. The wire chuck is horizontally movable along a horizontal guide to a side of the press blade so as to holding the wire. Alternatively, the connector retaining bar is fixed to the apparatus by a frame and a transfer mechanism can carry the press-fitting unit along the bar in a horizontal direction. In addition, the apparatus may have a pair or two pairs of the upper and lower symmetrical press-fitting units; and the connector retaining bar is disposed between the upper and lower press-fitting units.

Abstract: The present invention is a hand-held stripping tool. The tool is adapted for cutting an outer sheath of a first electrical cable. Inside the sheath is parallel spaced apart insulation covered wires and a core member containing an uncovered ground wire between the insulation covered wires. The sheath has spaced apart curved sides conforming to the covered wires. The tool has spaced apart first and second jaw members adapted to be pressed together. The jaw members have cutting edges that receive a portion of the first cable along its length. The cutting edges define an opening configured to cut the sheath and the core without significantly cutting the insulation on the wires or the unsheathed ground wire when the jaw members are pressed together to form the opening. The portion of the sheath is then removed in one continuous process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a knife with a replaceable blade which is spring-biased in the retracted position. The knife is designed such that the blade can only be extended by exerting a downward force and by turning the handle with respect to an inner housing. The handle has a tab affixed to the inside wall of the handle. The inner housing has an angled slot in its wall adapted to receive the tab. When the blade is fully retracted, the tab rests on the shoulder at the top of the inner housing. A straight downward pressure on the handle causes the tab to engage the shoulder and will not allow the blade to extend. When the handle is rotated, the tab enters the slot and the blade is forced downward. As this occurs, the blade extends through a slot at the bottom of a blade cover. When the blade is removed from the object to be cut, the spring forces the handle to move with respect to the inner housing and causes the blade to retract within the blade cover.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a hair removing apparatus as, for example, a dry shaving apparatus (TR), a hair clipping machine, an epilation appliance, with a housing (1) and a liquid conveying arrangement comprising a liquid container (5), a drivable pumping device (13) with a pump inlet (E) and a pump outlet (PA), and a liquid dispensing device (4) for wetting a human skin and/or hairs with liquid, wherein the liquid dispensing device (4) is adapted to be coupled to the pump inlet (E) by way of a first liquid conduit (31) and to the liquid container (5) by way of at least one second liquid conduit (32).

Abstract: A multipurpose folding tool (30, 280) including a pair of folding scissors (32), in which scissors blades (80, 82) are movable about pivot shafts (78), between a stowed position and a deployed position in the handles (34, 36). A rocker (94, 96) is moved by a spring (106) in the tool handle and in turn urges a scissors blade toward an open position. In one embodiment four springs (104, 106) hold the handles together with the folded scissors stowed within the handles. When the scissors and other tools are folded into their stowed positions in the handle of the multipurpose tool of the invention the tool has a smooth outside configuration allowing the tool to be carried in a pocket without causing undue wear. A handle (34 or 36) may be constructed as a sheet metal channel or a handle (282, 284, 382, 384) in two pieces at least one of which includes a perpendicular flange taking the place of a channel bottom portion so that each blade or tool bit may be accompanied by a separate spring (318, 418, 420).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a portable handheld work apparatus such as a brushcutter, edge cutter or the like. The work apparatus has a drive motor which drives a rotatable work tool via a drive shaft (3) journalled in a guide tube (2). The guide tube (2) is held in a housing (5) of the drive motor by an anti-vibration unit (6). The anti-vibration unit (6) includes a clamp (7) which surrounds the guide tube (2) and elastic damping elements (8, 9) which lie between the clamp (7) and the housing (5). The clamp (7) surrounds the guide tube (2) and is fixed form tight on the housing (5).

Abstract: The invention relates to portable handheld work apparatus including a brushcutter, edge cutter or the like. The work apparatus has a drive motor (1) and a cutting tool (2) driven by the drive motor. The work apparatus includes a guide tube (3) for guiding a drive shaft (4) as well as a handle (5) fixed on the guide tube (3). The drive shaft (4) connects the cutting tool (2) to the drive motor (1). The handle (5) is in the form of a handle bracket (8) and can be pivoted about a pivot axis (7) lying transversely to the longitudinal axis (6) of the guide tube (3) for adjusting the distance (a) of the handle to the guide tube (3). A spring action handle bracket holder (22, 23) is mounted between the handle bracket (8) and the guide tube (3). The handle bracket holder is especially vibration dampening and extends with a component in the direction of the longitudinal axis (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable, hand-operated working machine (1) with a tool which is rotatable by an engine through a driving shaft (20), and a transmission comprising a centrifugal coupling, a driving belt (8) and a driving wheel with a groove (7) for the driving belt fitting in said groove, which driving wheel comprises an outer (3) and an inner (4, 4′) half of the driving wheel, wherein the outer half (3) of the driving wheel consists of an inner wall of a coupling drum (11) being part of the centrifugal coupling, which drum is rotated by the driving shaft when the centrifugal coupling is in the operative state.

Abstract: A device for micro positioning of small objects using an actively generated friction force field. Positioning is achieved by sequentially holding the object by a gripper or holding means while moving the gripper on a manipulation surface by means of piezoelectric actuators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and a method for determining the circumference of a body.

Abstract: A tape measure (50, 60) includes a take-up drum (51) around whose circumference a measuring tape (6) is wound, and a take-up spring (5) for supplying impetus to cause the take-up drum (51) to rotate in the direction of retracting the measuring tape (6). The measure further includes an operation member (100, 200) installed on the case (1, 2) for moving the take-up drum (51) in the radial direction of supporting shafts (1a, 2a) disposed inside the case. The measure still further includes braking members (1c, 2c) disposed on the inside walls of the case (1, 2) to apply braking force to the rotation of the take-up drum (51) by the contact between the take-up drum and the braking members when the take-up drum (51) is moved by the operation member (100, 200).

Abstract: The present invention relates to heating systems for drying wet coatings such as printing inks, paint, sealants, etc. applied to a substrate. In particular, the invention relates to a drying system in which a blower having an inlet directs a current of heated gas such as air towards a wet coating on a substrate to dry the coating and wherein the heated air is circulated back to the inlet of the blower once the air impinges the coating on the substrate. The present invention also relates to a drying system in which the substrate is supported about a thermally conductive roll having a plurality of energy emitters disposed within the conductive roll along a length of the conductive roll. The plurality of energy emitters are controlled to selectively emit energy along the length of the conductive roll.