Abstract: This invention provides a medical diagnosis and therapy system particularly adapted for the combined uses of emergency cardiac defibrillation and pulmonary oxygen administration, including automated patient cardiopulmonary assessment and voice prompted therapy and resuscitation: electrocardio diagnosis/monitoring/defibrillation and electropulmonary blood oximetry/oxygen administration. The system has a case having access opening(s) and clear cover(s) to view the apparatus and contents, to dispel all doubt as to know how to open the case and to make it easy for a user to quickly find and use the various components.

Abstract: An extrusion die (10) includes a die body (30) having an upstream face (32) and a downstream face (34) with an extrusion profile (22) passing through the body (30) from the upstream face (32) to the downstream face (34). The walls of the extrusion profile (22) being the bearing (46) of the die (10). A pocket (40) having tapered sidewalls (70) is formed in the upstream face (32) of the die (10) and surrounds the extrusion profile (22). The configuration of the pocket (40) improves the material flow through the die (10). The configuration of the pocket (40) depends on the configuration of the extrusion profile (22). The width of the pocket (40) is small at the fast areas of the extrusion profile (22) while being large at the slow areas of the extrusion profile (22). The pocket (40) alters the entry angle of material as it enters the die (10) thus reducing friction in the die (10) and allowing increased extrusion speeds.

Abstract: A terminal and a method for a digital mobile radio system having a receiving device for receiving digital data packets, and having a decision device which before complete reception of an information unit, which comprises one or more data packets, uses a part of the information unit which has already been received to determine whether the information unit is or is not important. If it is determined that the information unit is not important, the decision device causes the receiving unit to ignore the rest of the information unit.

Abstract: A covering device (10) for the back of a user's hand (100) while driving; wherein, the device includes a cover member (20) that may be fabricated from a double thickness of stiff material (21) or a plastic insert (22) surrounded by a soft fabric envelope (23) and a wrist engaging member (30) that may include an elongated strap element (32) having cooperating fasteners (33) or a bracelet element (34) wherein the wrist engaging member (30) is hingedly connected to the cover member (20) to create a free end and a captive end on the cover member (20).

Abstract: A ball catching tool includes an outer leather member and an inner leather member inserted in the outer leather member. The inner leather member is formed by coupling a palm-side inner leather portion and a back-side inner leather portion to each other, and has a plurality of thumb and finger portions receiving the thumb and the fingers respectively. An interdigital extensional member is mounted on at least one portion between the bases of the finger portions. Thus, the extensional portion is provided between the bases of desired ones of the thumb and finger portions of the inner leather member for increasing the interval between the bases.

Abstract: An articulating body protective device for protection from impact-based injuries, especially relating to sports activities, is provided by a composite body protector having a fabric outer garment and protective elements, in particular soft elements and semi-rigid and rigid elements, that are selectively provided in predetermined locations within the outer garment for protecting vital organs and other body parts from injuries related to impact during sports or athletic activities.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel design of decorative, detachable/attachable magnetic collar stay devices to be used on the collars of sports shirts. The magnetic portions of the device are arranged so that the top portion and bottom portion of the device have opposite polarities from each other. The bottom portion is enabled to receive collar stays of various lengths. The outward surface of the top portion has a relatively flat surface enabled for the affixing of a decorative element.

Abstract: A glove designed to prevent contamination of the user when it is being used to clean a predetermined surface area. Such glove includes an flexible portion designed to fit over a wearer's hand. The flexible portion having an inner surface adjacent such wearer's hand and an outer surface. The flexible portion is impervious to passage of predetermined fluids therethrough. There is a predetermined absorbent soft material portion covering at least predetermined portions of an outer surface of such flexible portion.

Abstract: A glove which includes massage elements within each of the fingertips of the glove. Each massage element includes a housing and a motor therein for vibrating the housing. A power source, such as a conventional or rechargeable battery, may be provided for powering the motors. Each massage element is electronically connected to the power source. A securing means may be provided for securing the device to the hand of a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove, especially a single-use or disposable glove with at least two essentially congruent plastic sheets, one forming the outer face for the back of the hand and one forming the inner face for the palm of the hand and with at least one absorbent outer layer applied to the outer face and/or top side of the inner face, which outer layer is provided with at least one fluid, especially sprayed and/or soaked and/or impregnated, the plastic sheets being permanently joined to one another at least along the lateral border regions while providing a glove opening which is opposite the finger section, is essentially sealed against the penetration of fluid, and may be exposed and/or opened when the glove is to be used.

Abstract: A hat having an adjustable inner circumference is provided. The hat includes a primary sweatband and an adjustable secondary sweatband which is removably secured at both of its opposing first and second ends to the primary sweatband. The opposing ends of the secondary sweatband are received within a pair of corresponding openings formed in the primary sweatband such that the ends of the secondary sweatband lie between the interior surface of the primary sweatband and the interior margin of the hat. Fastening members are positioned on both the opposing ends of the secondary sweatband and on the inner surface of the primary sweatband, adjacent the pair of openings. The fastening members allow the position of the secondary sweatband to be varied along the length of the primary sweatband in order to adjust the inner circumference of the hat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a breath guard assembly for a helmet which is capable of effectively preventing a formation steam in a helmet shield, removing any inconvenience when wearing a helmet and capable of implementing an easier attaching and detaching operation of a breath guard from a helmet body.

Abstract: Here is disclosed swimming goggles 1 comprising a pair of lenses 2, frames 3 mounted around these lenses 2, respectively, and pairs of upper and lower arms 13, 14 extending from the respective frames 3 wherein each of these pairs of arms 13, 14 are connected to each other by means of a connecting region to which a buckle 4 is attached.

Abstract: A method and combination creates an air tight CBR impervious barrier for combatants. Protective garments including a protective overgarment, gloves, and over-boots are donned. The protective garments have an annular drawstring interface between a hooded-coat and trousers of the protective overgarment, an annular interface between each sleeve of the hooded-coat and each glove, and an annular interface between each leg portion of the trousers and each over-boot. Dilating elastomeric sheaths to an extended or stretched disposition and placing each elastomeric sheath over a separate one of the interfaces allow constricting of each elastomeric sheath over a separate one of the interfaces and compressedly engaging of the interfaces and the wearer's body by the constricting elastomeric sheaths to create an air-tight CBR impervious barrier at the interfaces. Elastomer, adhesive, or other coatings can be on inside surfaces of elastomeric sheaths to create better friction surfaces.

Abstract: A toilet tank cleanser dispenser has a receiving holster suitable to receive an inverted container of cleaning composition and suitable to dose liquid from the container. The adapter has an internal dosing shuttle for metering an aliquot of cleanser through an opening at the bottom of the adapter defining a valve seat. A float can move up and down with respect to the liquid level in the tank to drive an outlet valve against an outlet of the adapter. The valve head can have a balloon-like structure driven by the float. For example, a low density thin wall polyethylene valve head can be supported by a trapped air pocket to reduce leakage, permit some flexibility, and avoid permanent deformation.

Abstract: A toilet seat assembly 10 includes a toilet seat 12 having a seat skin 14 defining the exterior surfaces thereof and a seat core 16 disposed within and surrounded by the seat skin 14 and a cover 18 having a cover skin 20 defining the exterior surfaces thereof and a cover core 22 disposed within and surrounded by the cover skin 20. The assembly is characterized by the cores 16, 22 each comprising a waste material. The waste material may be a single polymer wasted in the process of making other products. Alternatively or in combination therewith, combining a plurality of different materials (including different polymers) from different sources may be employed to formulate the waste material.

Abstract: A transfer apparatus for aiding in the transfer of persons confined to a wheelchair from the wheelchair to another support surface (e.g., beds, toilets, commodes, seated showers, household furniture, etc.) which is adapted to be used with a wheelchair having a frame and a pair of rear tires disposed on an exterior of the frame. The apparatus includes a rectangular body defined by a pair of lateral edges, a pair of longitudinal edges, a top surface and a bottom surface. Proximate the first lateral edge is positioned a first securing component and proximate the second lateral edge is positioned a second securing component, both securing components for securing the body to the wheelchair. In use, the first securing component is received in an armrest housing and the second securing component is received between one of the rear tires and the frame of the wheelchair.

Abstract: A reinforcing plate having a Z-shaped profile with a raised section and an extended base plate is welded to the vertical aspect of a rear side rail of a sickbed comprised of a front and a rear frame. The front and rear frames of such a sickbed are connected to each other by engaging a hook formed at the end of the front side rails with a horizontal pin fixedly attached to both the vertical aspect of the rear side rail and the raised section of the reinforcing plate. The reinforcing plate provides important structural support to a vulnerable part of the sickbed frame and thereby augments the weight bearing capability of such a sickbed, and further protects the hook-and-pin coupling of the front and rear side rails from inadvertent displacement or other dislodging and deforming forces. The sickbed is therefore deemed to be safer than sickbeds of the prior art.

Abstract: A neck supporting cushion construction (10) including an elongated strap member (20) provided with a pair of cooperating fasteners (21) (22) wherein, the strap member (20) is dimensioned to be slidably received in a pair of opposed apertures (43) (43) formed in the rear portion of a pair of circular end panels (42) on a generally cylindrical fabric cover (40) dimensioned to receive a generally cylindrical sealed fabric envelope (31) containing a quantity of particulate material (32) such as buckwheat hulls or the like; wherein, the sealed fabric envelope (31) is introduced into the interior of the cover member (40) via an elongated zippered closure (44) hidden by a flap panel (45).

Abstract: A support assembly for a hammock includes a base unit having a base body and a tubular member extending upwardly from the base body to define a shaft-receiving bore therein, and a canvas-mounting unit including a shaft that is mounted rotatably in the shaft-receiving bore, and that has an upper end protruding upwardly and outwardly from the shaft-receiving bore, and a holding seat fixed to the upper end of the shaft for co-rotation therewith.

Abstract: A pliers-type of crimper for blasting caps adapted for forming a double crimp in a single operation. For safety, the crimper is constructed of a lightweight non-sparking and non-magnetic material, specifically, aluminum, which is provided with a heavy dense anodic coating to provide the desired wear properties. The use of aluminum facilitates the forming of the intricate crimping elements in an integral structure for low cost.

Abstract: A spin tub of a washing machine is driven by an electronically commutated DC motor. The commutation devices are connected to a DC power supply and have free-wheeling diodes connected in parallel therewith. The washing machine includes other components having inductive windings. A controller terminates commutation of power to the motor windings. A voltage threshold detector monitors the voltage of the power supply. Switching structure connects the inductive winding of an unused component in the machine across the power supply when the detector detects that the voltage has exceeded a predetermined value and subsequently disconnects the inductive winding of the unused component from the power supply when the detector detects that the voltage has reduced below the pre-determined value.

Abstract: A hand-held, electric-powered cleaning device used to wash elevated or difficult-to-reach surfaces. The device includes a length adjustable elongated pole with a rotating brush assembly attached at its distal end. Attached to the proximal end of the elongated pole is a handle assembly that includes a battery housing and a hand grip assembly with a brush control switch and a hose connector fitting. Disposed inside the elongated pole is a coiled water conduit that connects to a standard hose fitting located in the end of the handle assembly and terminates in the brush assembly to deliver water to the brush assembly. Also disposed inside the handle assembly is a soap delivery system to deliver soap to the water conduit.

Abstract: Cleaning brush with water-maintaining effect, including: a resilient main body having a neck section, a first expanding section formed on upper side of the neck section and a second expanding section formed on lower side of the neck section; and a fitting member made of water-absorbent material and having an opening. The fitting member is fitted around the first expanding section to tightly enclose a predetermined portion of the first expanding section. The water-absorbent fitting member is able to maintain the water contained in the first expanding section and the fitting member. The cleaning brush is designed with various patterns and also has massaging effect.

Abstract: A vehicle windshield wiper assembly for providing a user with a set of windshield wipers for motor vehicles designed to scrub insects off the glass. The vehicle windshield wiper assembly includes a bridge member that has a first end, a second end, and a medial portion. The first and second ends are for attachment to a plurality of attachment portions of a blade member. The medial portion of the bridge member is for attachment to a wiper arm of a vehicle. The blade member is for providing support to a plurality of cleaning members and a cleaning blade. The cleaning members and the cleaning blade are for facilitating cleaning of debris the windshield of a vehicle.

Abstract: A water circulation cleaner is provided which is capable of easily removing contaminants on a cleaning object through the use of an improved suction head. A plurality of injection nozzles are used to spray cleaning water onto a surface of an object to be cleaned, and a suction port then sucks debris and fluid off of the surface of the cleaning object. An impeller assembly is used to generate this suction force, while a filter device removes debris contained in the suction fluid from the cleaning water. A brush and a duster may be affixed to a lower surface of the suction area of the cleaner, and can be used either alone or in combination to loosen debris from the surface of the object to be cleaned, thus facilitating removal by suction of the debris, and the effective and efficient cleaning of the object.

Abstract: A chair caster in the invention mainly includes a wheel holder, a spindle, a wheel axle, two wheel bodies, two shake-proof washers and two caps. Each of the two wheel bodies is provided with a recessed chamber disposed in an inner side thereof and capable of being fitted with a shake-proof washer made of a soft rubber material, thereby enabling the chair caster to lower shaking and noise in rolling under the resilience of the shake-proof washers and providing better strength to the whole structure of the chair caster so as to prolong the working life.

Abstract: A hood support piston stopper that is positionable in connection with the hood support piston assembly of a vehicle in a manner to prevent the piston rod of the hood support piston assembly from sliding back into the cylinder allowing the hood to move from the raised to the closed position. To maintain the stopper in a handy location under the vehicle hood of a vehicle with a faulty hood support piston assembly it would be a further benefit to have a tether for securing the stopper in an out of the way but readily accessible location under the vehicle hood.

Abstract: A notebook computer hinge with spring opener is provided. The shaft has a C-shaped stopper ring with an offset notch in the middle section, which allows the coupling block of the rotatable bracket to be engaged by the notch. A spring is mounted on the outer edge of the rotatable bracket through a common shaft. As the display panel is lowered towards the computer body, the coupling block presses against the stopper ring and a torsional force is accumulated by the spring. The force will be released once the notebook computer is opened, enabling the display panel to be separated from the computer body with an appropriate angle, thus providing extra convenience for notebook computer users.

Abstract: An improved swing away style door hinge utilizing three articulated hinge members and a means for controlling the position of at least one of the hinge members with respect to at least one other hinge member such that the hinge allows greater access through a doorway when the door is opened at a 90 degree angle.

Abstract: A loudspeaker assembly comprising a cabinet and a grille in which the grille is at least secured in part to the cabinet sides by a pair of handgrips that are shaped and sized to permit lifting of the unit using fingers of a hand.

Abstract: A drive belt assembly for a revolving flat card includes a flexible belt. At least a pair of connecting elements are integrally formed with the belt. The connecting elements include a cross-beam with an inclined surface. A locking element is disposed between the pair of connecting elements in order to prevent the connecting elements from approaching one another. The locking element is removable from the pair of connecting elements to allow for the approaching of the connecting elements to one another.

Abstract: A retaining arrangement retains a key holder of a type having a tag suspended from a ring with the ring also holding at least one key. The retaining arrangement includes a panel. A plurality of slots is defined by the panel. Each slot is shaped and dimensioned to receive the tag of the key holder through it such that the key of the key holder lies on one side of the panel and the tag lies on an opposed, operatively outer side of the panel.

Abstract: A ratchet-type buckle (100) is disclosed for use with a ladder strap (80), wherein the buckle includes a toothed, barrel-shaped strap engagement member (140) that is rotatably mounted between oppositely disposed sidewalls (130) that are pivotally coupled to a base (110). The engagement member is positioned to drivably engage and hold the strap. A holding pawl (160) allows forward rotation and hinders backward rotation of the engagement member. A driving pawl (180) is incorporated into a lever assembly (170), which is pivotally coupled to the sidewalls, the driving pawl positioned to engage and rotate the engagement member teeth when the lever assembly is pivoted in a forward direction. The pivotal coupling of the sidewalls to the base permit the engagement member to be lifted away from the base, to release the strap. The sidewalls are preferably biased towards the base.

Abstract: To provide a wrist mounting type electronic apparatus facilitating attachment and detachment thereof. The wrist mounting type electronic apparatus is constituted by a main body bent substantially in an L-like shape and straps comprising a hard material. An inserting portion is provided at a front end of the strap on one side and is inserted into an inserted portion of the pivotable strap on other side. The inserted portion is penetrated with a bar member which is engaged with a small diameter hole of the inserting portion. Thereby, the wrist mounting type electronic apparatus can be mounted to the wrist. A hinge of the strap is provided with a coil spring and a state of opening the strap relative to a cabinet of the main body is maintained so far as the strap is not engaged.

Abstract: A fur material (1) includes an elastic net (2) and a fur strip (3) provided with real or artificial hair (3a). The net (2), made up of warps (4) and wefts (5), is stretchable in one or more directions. The fur strip (3) is wound around one of the wefts (5) that is reinforced by an auxiliary string (6). The net (2) is provided with an attachment area (2a) to be brought into engagement with buttons on clothes.

Abstract: An apparatus is described for needling a non-woven material with a support (3) which receives at least one needleboard (1) and is drivable in a reciprocating fashion both in the needle-penetration direction (5) as well as the direction of passage (6) of the non-woven material and on which are coupled the connecting rods (10) of two oppositely drivable eccentric drives (8, 9) for the drive in the needle-penetration direction (5) and on which there acts at least one additional eccentric drive (12).

Abstract: A tampon formed of a substantially cylindrical mass of compressed fibers substantially enclosed in a fluid-permeable cover has improved ability to prevent early leakage. This tampon has a stability of at least about 15 N, and is capable of radially expanding upon exposure to a humid environment. The radius increases by at least about 10% after 15 minutes to 90% relative humidity at 40° C.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a piezoelectric thin film component utilizing seed crystals, such as crystals of titanium, as a crystal source on a bottom electrode. Crystals of piezoelectric material are grown using the seed crystals as a nucleus, wherein a crystal grain size and orientation of the piezoelectric material formed on the crystal source may be of a different orientation and crystal grain size from that of the bottom electrode. The piezoelectric thin film formed by this operation is of a polycrystalline structure. The formation of the piezoelectric thin film by this method includes a sol-gel film formation process utilizing a sol composition having an high molecular organic compound which creates a porous gel thin film. Further, the formation of the piezoelectric thin film by this method may include a metal organic decomposition process utilizing a hydrolysis inhibitor in the sol solution.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing a forming element from a concrete pipe includes a support member and a removal device including first and second elements. The first element is attachable to the forming element and has a stop. The second element is supported by the support member such that the second element is swingable with respect to the support member. In addition, the second element is engageable with the stop so as to apply a force to the first element for removing the forming element from the concrete pipe.

Abstract: A tool for inserting and extracting pins of roller chains, comprising a body having a pair of teeth designed to engage two chain links to be connected or separated by insertion or extraction of a pin. The tool comprises a screw member which can be operated manually and which is provided with a punch designed to co-operate with a pin that is to be inserted or extracted. The tool comprises two retaining elements which can move between an inoperative position, in which the chain links can freely engage and disengage the teeth, and an operative position, in which the teeth block the chain links in a pre-set position with respect to the teeth (26).

Abstract: A window alignment device for use in a door having a recess and a peripheral edge and a window regulator is provided. A window panel is adjacent to the window regulator. The panel has a peripheral edge and a portion adapted to conform to the shape of the door and disposed in the recess of the door. Additionally, a locator member is adjacent to the peripheral edge; the locator member is disposed between the door and the window panel. When the panel is fixedly fastened to the regulator, the locator member is removed to form a predetermined gap between the edge of the window panel and the corresponding seal in the door or the body.

Abstract: A method of producing a dispensing device for coatable products, such as adhesives, wherein a sleeve-shaped element, a pedestal with a spindle, a piston for receiving the product, and a closure cap are produced by injection moulding, and the thus-produced parts are subsequently assembled, comprising the steps of injection-moulding the piston and the spindle together as a single body in a common injection-moulding process, wherein the piston and spindle are formed to be separable for assembly after injection-moulding.

Abstract: A ring installation method and a ring installation jig which are capable of performing an installation operation with high efficiency in which an anti-slip-off ring made of an elastic metal material is uniformly expanded to be fitted on a pin's end and pushed to an engagement position to be mounted thereon. The jig has (i) an expansion guide member which has, at its front, a working face to be brought into contact with an end of a chain-coupling pin for positioning and has a ring expansion guide section on its outer periphery and to which a propulsive force is applied; (ii) an expansion claw fitted on the expansion guide member for expanding and supporting the anti-slip-off ring and moving it to the pin's end; (iii) an elastic body for applying a pressing force to the expansion claw; and (iv) a pusher for pushing the anti-slip-off ring which has been expanded by the expansion claw into an annular space defined by a link of the chain and the pin.

Abstract: There is disclosed a car body having a shell body, having a pattern excellent in beautification at the outer surface portion, made by forming a shell body by cutting, shaping and combining a metal plate, covered with patterned plastic film, which is used at the main outer surface of the car body, or by forming a shell body by fitting up the car parts, made by cutting, shaping and combining a metal plate, covered with patterned plastic film, to a previously assembled main body.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for installation of a lockbolt to fasten together an assembly of at least two parts having a viscous fluid such as adhesive or sealant in the interface between the two parts, inserts a lockbolt into aligned holes through the two parts and exerts a pulling force of a predetermined intermediate magnitude on the lockbolt while reacting the pulling force against opposite sides of the assembly to exert a compressive force on the assembly to squeeze the fluid out of the interface. The intermediate pulling force is maintained for a precisely timed dwell period based on an optimal period for that fluid and that temperature. After the dwell period, the pulling force is increased in magnitude while simultaneously swaging a collar into threads on the lockbolt to secure the collar on the lockbolt and secure the lockbolt in a state of tension in the hole in the assembly. The pulling force magnitude continues to increase said until the pintail breaks off the lockbolt.

Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a friction member with high painting performance in which undesirable matters, which stick to the friction member before painting, are removed, and degreasing and recovery of damaged portions are carried out. In the method of manufacturing a friction member in which a friction material is attached to a metal back plate and they are painted, after the friction material is attached to the back plate, the back plate is treated before painting. The treating prior to painting process may be shot-blasting or coating with phosphate. With this treatment before painting, parting compounds that are adhered when the friction material is attached to the back plate is to be removed; dirty things and attached matters are removed; and flaws due to blasting are recovered, resulting in improved painting performance in adhesiveness.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a carrier for use with a printer that can support irregularly shaped substrates having a top surface. The carrier includes first and second planar members. The first planar member has top and bottom surfaces, a thickness, and an inner edge that conforms to an irregularly shaped outer edge of a substrate. The second planar member has a top surface that is coupled to the bottom surface of the first planar member. A recess, defined by the inner edge of the first planar member and the top surface of the second planar member, is adapted to receive the substrate such that top surfaces of the substrate and the first planar member are coplanar.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a module including at least one inductive winding made up of one or more conductive tracks on a printed circuit film support on which the tracks form turns which are combined to form a winding or a plurality of parallel and/or coaxial windings.

Abstract: A heated element assembly and method of manufacturing heated element assemblies is provided. The heated element assembly including a first and second molded sections shaped to mate with each other is provided. A resistance heating element is secured between the first and second molded sections by an interference fit. The resistance heating element includes a piercable supporting substrate and a resistance wire sewn thereon. The resistance wire is disposed in a predetermined circuit path which is substantially encompassed by the first and second molded sections. The resistance heating element is easily fixed in a position between the first and second molded sections and is capable of providing heat on vertical, horizontal and contoured surfaces.