Abstract: The invention concerns the treatment of clothes for dry wrinkle resistance, in particular in-wear wrinkle resistance. The clothes are treated with an amphoteric polymer and secured in the desired configuration, preferably during a process of ironing.

Abstract: There is provided a composition comprising a lubricant, preferably a water-soluble one, and components having a deviation of fabric wrinkle recovery angle versus water of at least +15, whereby the combination imparts in-wear wrinkle resistance to the fabric treated therewith.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for treating a fibre mass, such as for example a nonwoven or a woven. Such fibre masses are conveyed through a pressing mill for treatment where they are pressed in at least one pressing zone by means of a press-roll. By the pressing, a treatment fluid already present in the fibre mass is pressed out of the fibre mass. After the pressing out of the treatment fluid, a second treatment fluid is introduced into the fibre mass. In order to achieve a distribution of the second treatment fluid in the pressed fibre mass as quickly and homogenously as possible, according to the invention it is provided that the treatment fluid is introduced through the pressing surface area into the fibre mass in an expansion region, where the pressing power exerted by the press-roll is reduced in the moving direction of the fibre mass. Here, the pressing surface area is the surface through which the pressing power acts on the fibre mass.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for detecting a laundry weight of a washing machine can correctly detect a laundry weight of a washing machine. To this end, a motor of a washing machine is driven at a first speed and then at a second speed, and a laundry weight is detected on the basis of a value of a first current for driving the motor at the first speed and a value of a second current for driving the motor at the second speed.

Abstract: There is provided a reliable method for sensing a laundry amount and a method for controlling a washing machine, in which a method for sensing a laundry amount is performed appropriately according to the laundry amount. According to the method of the present invention, the reliability in the sensed laundry amount is improved.

Abstract: A drum washing machine that uses less wash water, reduces an amount of electricity required to heat the wash water, and reduces washing time. The drum washing machine includes a water tub to contain water therein; a rotary drum provided in the water tub so that a rotating axis of the rotary drum is inclined relative to a horizontal axis at a predetermined first angle of inclination to allow an inlet opening of the rotary drum to be directed upward and forward, with a drain hole provided on the rotary drum at a position adjacent to the inlet opening, and an internal surface of the rotary drum being inclined relative to the rotating axis of the rotary drum at a predetermined second angle of inclination so as to guide the water to the drain hole, prior to discharging the water from the rotary drum to an outside of the rotary drum through the drain hole; a drive unit to drive the rotary drum; and a water circulation unit to feed the water from the water tub into the rotary drum.

Abstract: The invention concerns compounds derived from diaminopyrazole of formula (I), wherein: R1 is a linear or branched radical selected among C2, C3, C4 aminoalkyl radicals or C2, C3, C4 aminoalkenyl radicals, or one of the physiologically acceptable salts thereof. The invention also concerns compositions containing said compound for dyeing keratinous fibres and the method using said compositions.

Abstract: A composition useful for the oxidation dyeing of human keratinous fibres and in particular hair containing, in a cosmetically acceptable medium based on water and at a basic pH, at least one oxidation dye and an alkalinizing agent containing at least one alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal or ammonium metasilicate and at least one alkanolamine, and the dyeing method using this composition.

Abstract: By providing certain quaternary terpolymers as an integral ingredient in hair coloring formulations, substantially improved and enhanced hair conditioning benefits are attained, providing a highly effective, hair coloring composition which also provides conditioning benefits to the hair fibers. In addition, the conditioning benefits and effects are long lasting and capable of being retained by the hair fibers for up to four weeks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hair dyeing composition containing a dissociative azo dye of the following general formula (1) A-N?N-B??(1) wherein “A” represents a phenyl or naphthyl group which may be substitued; “B” represents an atomic group containing a dissociative proton, with the proviso “A” and “B” are free of sulfo, carboxyl and quaternary ammonium groups. Additionally, the present invention describes a method of dyeing human or animal hair by using such a dye and the use of this direct azo dye for dyeing human or animal hair. The use of this direct azo dye can impart the hair with an extremely vivid color and has less color fading over time.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition for the oxidation dyeing of keratin fibres, for example, human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising at least one oxidation base chosen from 4,5-diamino-1-(?-hydroxyethyl)-1H-pyrazole and 4,5-diamino-1-(?-methoxyethyl)-1H-pyrazole, and the addition salts therof and at least one coupler chosen from 6-hydroxyindole and the addition salts therof. The invention also relates to a dyeing process using this composition.

Abstract: The new N-heteroarylmethyl-p-phenylenediamine derivatives have the general formula (I), Oxidation hair dyeing agents are described based on a combination of developing and coupling substance, which contain at least one N-heteroarylmethyl-phenylenediamine derivative of the formula (I), or a physiologically tolerated salt thereof.

Abstract: A walk ramp for use with a van or trailer, preferably manufactured from extruded aluminum. A pair of elongated side rails, including opposing inwardly facing open rail channels, is arranged in substantially parallel relation. A plurality of interlocking tread plates spans the rails, having their outer edges inserted within the rail channels. Each tread plate has a first connecting edge provided with a flange, and a second connecting edge provided with a recess. The flanges and recesses are sized and configured to interlock in sliding relation. Each tread plate features a plurality of upstanding ribs and a reinforcement tube, both extending between the outer edges of the plate. Bolts pass inwardly through the rails, into respective open ends of the reinforcement tube. A top apron and a bottom skid plate are provided on the ends of the ramp.

Abstract: A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised position to at least one lowered, operative position. In some embodiments, the dock leveler can be lowered either for normal operation so that the deck assembly rests on the bed of the vehicle or it can be lowered to accommodate an end-loading condition.

Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A tire-cleaning device for a wheelchair or other wheeled device, such as a scooter, which includes a pair of rotatably-mounted rollers positioned to support at least one wheel of the wheelchair. A rotatably-mounted cleaning brush is positioned between the rollers. The rollers are activated in a direction opposite that to the brush such that the rollers and brush rotate in opposite directions causing the brush to rotate in a direction opposite the tire of the rotating wheel of the wheelchair in order to effect the best cleaning mode. Cleaning fluid is drawn to the tire of the wheelchair by the rotating brush.

Abstract: An improved cleaning fluid supply housing assembly for a cascade-type substrate scrubber having a sliding piston configured with a flange with recesses so that the piston is out of contact with the rotating part of the brush core mandrel bearing assembly. Rather, the piston flange outer face only contacts the stationary outer race of the mandrel bearing. The water supply piston is also configured with a full bore to minimize the pressure on the end of the mandrel. A tolerance-controlled leak through the bearing is provided by the configuration of the piston flange to provide a flushing of the area in which wear might be a source of particle generation by a controlled tolerance leak upstream of the brushes. These features substantially eliminate the source of particle generation from contact wear and the contribution of such wear particles into the interface between the brush and the substrate surface being cleaned.

Abstract: A contact device with resilient contact elements is disclosed. The resilient contact elements have primary structures and secondary structures. The primary structures and secondary structures have contact surfaces for engaging a working surface. The primary structures are preferably molded structures with hardness value between 10 to 90 Shores A. The secondary structures are nodules, squeegees, arrays of nodules or squeegees and matrices but are preferably bristle structures formed from plastic resins, wherein the device is configured clean dentition.

Abstract: The broom may include a body, a shaft connected to the body, and a plurality of bristles extending from the body. The body may include a hanging shoulder disposed proximal to the shaft connector and a transverse retaining ridge disposed proximal the hanging shoulder. The retaining ridge limits rotation of the broom when hanging from a support. In another embodiment, the broom may include a body, a shaft, a support and a plurality of bristles extending from the support. The bristles are a plurality of bunched fibers which are connected to the support via fusion-bonding.

Abstract: A toothbrush has an inner handle part having an outer end, an outer handle part having an outer end remote from the inner handle part and an inner end juxtaposed with the inner-part outer end, bristles on the outer-part outer end, and a releasable ball-and-socket joint between the inner-part outer end and the inner-part inner end. This joint releasably secures the handle parts together and can open and release when a lateral force is applied to the outer-part outer end that exceeds a predetermined safe brushing force.

Abstract: A toothbrush made partly of a hard plastic material and partly of an elastomeric material, characterized in that at least part of the elastomeric material comprises an inner core (23) of a first soft elastomeric material wholly or partly enclosed within an outer flexible skin (24) of a second polymer material having different physical characteristics to the inner core polymer. Processes for making such a toothbrush are also described.

Abstract: A toothbrush for use on domestic pets, comprising a toothbrush head with each end curved upward at roughly 30 degree angles, and four sets of soft bristles attached to the head. Three sets of bristles are attached to the front face of the brush head, with two sets positioned opposite each other on each upward curved end of the head and the third set of bristles positioned in the center in the middle region, perpendicular to the toothbrush head between the other two sets, thereby providing coverage of the mesial, distal and occlusal surfaces of the teeth simultaneously. The fourth set of bristles is attached to the back side of the toothbrush head, thereby propping open the jaw and softening the bite while cleaning and massaging the opposing teeth at the same time that the other three sets of bristles are doing the primary cleaning. The toothbrush handle is attached to the center of the head for ease of use and the ability to reach the back molars.

Abstract: A hair brush may include a body having a receiving portion at a first end. A cushion pad having an inner surface and an outer surface may be disposed in the receiving portion, and may include a plurality of bristle anchors having an aperture. A plurality of bristles may be tufted into each of the apertures.

Abstract: A roller, particularly an applicator roller, comprising a handle connected to a flexible shaft at a first location and an applicator portion connected to the flexible shaft at a second location, spaced from the first location. The applicator portion preferably comprises an elongate portion, the elongate portion preferably extending substantially perpendicular to the flexible shaft. The shaft is preferably more flexible about an axis parallel to the elongate portion than an axis perpendicular to the elongate portion. Preferably the flexible shaft comprises a substantially oval cross-section. Alternatively the flexible shaft may comprise a substantially round cross-section.

Abstract: Improved lotion applicator utilizing a polyester foam having flocked fibers applied thereto. This flocked polyester foam is attached to a latex or polyurethane foam that has a handle extending there from.

Abstract: A robot cleaner with a pivotable brush which pivots in accordance with a condition of a floor surface to be cleaned. The pivotal brush prevents overload to a suction motor caused by excessive contact of the brush with the floor surface to be cleaned. The robot cleaner includes a robot cleaner body with a hinge receiving portion, a brush frame with a hinge protrusion pivotally connected to the hinge receiving portion, and a suction port sealingly connected with the dust suction portion of the robot cleaner body. A brush cover is detachable from the brush frame via a brush cover locking means. A rotatable brush is rotatably disposed between the brush frame and the brush cover.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner with a rotatable wet cloth cleaning unit. The vacuum cleaner is capable of not only cleaning dust, but also removing stubborn dirt such as a foreign substance stuck in a floor surface to be cleaned. The robot cleaner has a robot cleaner body which as a control unit programmed to cause the robot cleaner to automatically run along a floor surface to be cleaned and perform a cleaning operation in accordance with preset values. The robot cleaner further includes a driving portion driven in accordance with a control signal from the control unit and a dust suction portion for capturing and collecting dust by a suction motor. The robot cleaner has a rotatable wet cloth cleaning unit detachably secured to a lower surface of the robot cleaner body.

Abstract: A robot cleaner for cleaning ambient air in a cleaning area while cleaning a cleaning surface, and a system thereof. The robot cleaner and the system thereof comprise a body, a driving part driving a plurality of wheels disposed at a lower portion of the body, a dust suction part formed in the body to draw-in dust from a cleaning surface, and an air cleaning part formed in the body to draw-in dust-ladened air from a cleaning area. The robot cleaner cleans the air and discharges cleaned air, and, utilizing a controller disposed in the body, controls the driving part and the air cleaning part. Accordingly, since the robot cleaner provides cleaned and fresh air to a predetermined cleaning area while cleaning a surface, it contributes to a fresher residential environment.

Abstract: A floor cleaner is provided for cleaning a floor, where the floor cleaner has a front and a rear and includes: a sweeper for sweeping the floor; a scrubber, connected to the sweeper and located in the rear of the sweeper, for wetting and cleaning the floor; and a burnisher, connected to the scrubber and located in the rear of the scrubber, for burnishing the floor.

Abstract: A device for safely and conveniently vacuuming up solid or liquid waste material of a hazardous or unpleasant nature. The device includes a waste receptacle, an intake operatively connected to a hose which in turn is connected to the waste receptacle, a vacuum pump for sucking material into the intake and through the hose for reception in the waste receptacle and a fluid reservoir for providing fluid to a spray nozzle for lubricating the inside of the hose. The waste receptacle may include automatically sealing removable liners.

Abstract: A canister vacuum cleaner has a canister assembly and a stair hugging swivel wheel assembly. The stair hugging swivel wheel assembly pivotally connects to the canister assembly and has both a pendulum and a wheel rotatably mounted to a housing thereof. During use, the pendulum projects from the housing under the influence of gravity to inhibit or otherwise prevent the stair hugging swivel wheel assembly from pivoting whenever the canister assembly becomes oriented in an inclined position, such as when placed on a stairway. Preferably, the pendulum mates with a recess in the canister assembly co-located with a circular track in which the stair hugging swivel wheel assembly pivots.

Abstract: An upright cleaning device comprising, an actuator for receiving a user input, an upper assembly, a base assembly, a rear wheel mounted to the base assembly, configured to support the rear portion of the base assembly, and a drive mechanism located in the base assembly. The actuator is mounted to upper assembly, and the upper assembly is pivotally mounted to the base assembly. The drive mechanism has its major diameter in contact with a surface to be cleaned, and the drive mechanism is configured to operate at one of: full speed in one direction, no speed and full speed in the opposite direction, according to the relative position of the actuator.

Abstract: A broom (20) which permits picking up dust and disposing of said dust while standing up. The broom (20) comprises an aspiration canal (24) in the broom brush (22), reaching an aspiration tubing situated inside the broom handle (26). The aspiration tubing is ended by a removable cap (28). A motor (34) is situated alongside the tubing and permits the aspiration of air through the aspiration canal and aspiration tubing by an opening (32) along the tubing side. The opening is made of a semi permeable membrane (38) which allows air to exit the tube while keeping dust inside. The broom inside tubing comprises means to keep the dust inside the tubing, so the dust does not fall out through the bottom of the tubing. After the broom operator has finished aspiring the dust inside the broom handle, he may remove the cap, turn the broom upside down, and empty the dust into. All this without bending down.

Abstract: A dust receptacle comprises a receptacle body having an air inlet and an air outlet, and detachably mounted in a dust collecting chamber of a robot cleaner, a cover fit in the receptacle body to open and close the air outlet, and a dust outlet formed in the receptacle body. Accordingly, the dust collected in the robot cleaner can be thoroughly and conveniently removed.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a housing as well as a suction generator and bagless dirt system carried on the housing. The bagless dirt system includes a dirt cup, a prefilter, a filter chamber remote from the dirt cup, a filter in the filter chamber and a first conduit providing fluid communication between the dirt cup and the filter chamber. A second conduit provides fluid communication between the filter chamber and the suction generator.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a suction head for a vacuum cleaner, including a casing having a suction port for sucking alien substances from the floor, an agitator rotatably installed inside the suction port, a plurality of brushes being arranged on the agitator in the length direction, an agitator driving unit for driving the agitator to perform reciprocating rotation in a predetermined angle range, and a resonance unit for resonating the reciprocating rotation of the agitator driving unit. The suction head for the vacuum cleaner improves cleaning performance of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: This invention is a new design in the structure of a Dustless Eraser for Blackboards. The main component includes a rectangular hollow eraser case with, screw holes, roller shaft holes, and spring holders on the two sides. An interior brusher, with the same dimensions as the eraser case, is mounted in the base of the eraser case and comes into contact with the eraser fabric. Two rollers are secured to the eraser case via the roller shafts, which are secured to the roller shaft holes. A hat shaped bracket is screwed to the eraser case via the two sides bolts hole and two rollers are arranged on the front and back of the bracket. The eraser belt fabric is sleeved onto the outside of the two rollers and the bracket. The eraser belt fabric is supported by the top surface of the bracket. Two springs are hooked to the roller shaft in the oblong shaft holes and then hooked to the end of eraser case via the spring holders. A pad made of soft material is mounted around the edge of the eraser case.

Abstract: A wheel assembly (1) for supporting and guiding a rotating milking platform the assembly (1) having a metal hub (2) with sealed bearings (3) and an outermost nylon rim (4) supported by the metal hub (2) and interlocked therewith by a spring clip (5) positioned so as to be within each of a circumferential slot (6, 7) in an outer face of the metal hub (2) and an inner face of an outermost rim (4), where the outermost rim (4) is of a material other than metal with a low coefficient of friction.

Abstract: The invention relates to door leaf element for a sliding door system, which is characterized in that the door leaf element (2) can be slid along a guide rail (7, 42) and can be swiveled about a first and a second swivel axis (25). A door closer (16) forms an integral part of the door leaf element (2) and/or an arm of a lever (12, 13) is disposed in the door leaf element. The door leaf element (2) is guided by means of guiding elements (9) in an upper and a lower end area.

Abstract: The invention includes a clasp that can be mounted to the roller track of an overhead door and a shim that can be mounted to the overhead door or the shaft of the roller. The clasp includes a portion for attaching to the roller track and a blocking portion that is secured in proximate location to the inner surface of the overhead door. When the overhead door is in a closed position, the shim and the blocking portion are engaged thereby encouraging the overhead door towards the door frame. Multiple clasp and shim assemblies can be mounted to the overhead door to improve the seal between the overhead door and the door frame.

Abstract: The invention concerns a cabinet hinge with an automatic opening device, especially for cabinet doors with a hinge cup, which is connected with a hinge to a hinge arm, which is, being adjustable and lockable, connected to a base plate, which is connected to a cabinet body; whereby, the hinge includes an inner and outer joint lever, which are fastened to the hinge cup, as well as the hinge arm, with each one pivoting joint pin, which causes a kind of parallelogram-joint to be formed between the hinge cup and the hinge arm, by which means the cabinet door relative to the cabinet body can be swung out; whereby, at least one elastic resilient spring element directly affects at least one joint pin of outer and/or inner joint lever and causes a torque for opening of the cabinet door from the closed position through a defined opening-angle area, and; whereby, the resilient spring element is fastened to the hinge cup, whereby, at least one resilient spring element affects through a sliding wedge directly or indirectl

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching a wheeled element, such as a caster, comprises a caster bracket with means for engaging the caster plate of a caster. The caster is affixed to the caster plate and is then engaged with the caster bracket. The caster bracket is preferably flanged for slidably receiving the caster plate which is positively held in place with the aid of a flexible locking member affixed to the caster bracket. The flexible member is operatively arranged to substantially immobilize the caster plate when the member engages a surface of a slot in the caster plate. The flexible locking member further comprises a tab extension operatively arranged to allow disengagement of the caster safely by direct hand/finger engagement without requiring tools.

Abstract: A braking system for braking a first element (2) pivotally mounted on a pivot pin (6) that is secured to a stationary second element (3). The system includes a helical spring (18) which has a diameter adapted so that, in the assembled state, said helical spring (18) is in contact against the inside wall (15) of a sleeve (14) secured to the second element, the helical spring (18) being adapted so as to make it possible, while the first element is pivoting, to increase the diameter of the helical spring (18) so as to increase the friction force between the helical spring (18) and the sleeve (14), thereby causing the pivoting of the first element (2) to be braked.

Abstract: A brake mechanism includes an input, a chassis, a lock and a release mechanism. The input is an axially extending input having first and second ends. The chassis interfaces with the input such that the input is movable relative to the chassis. The lock is coupled to the chassis for constraining movement of the input relative to the lock. The release mechanism is coupled to the lock and is responsive to a force applied relative to the input and the chassis such that when the force is greater than a release force level the release mechanism allows the lock to disengage the input and such that when the force is less than the release force level the release mechanism does not allow the lock to disengage the input.

Abstract: An improved door hinge attachment device is provided. The device includes a plate formed separately of the door and door frame that is attached to a door or door frame. The device has elongate threaded bores alignable with screw holes in the hinge plates. The device is useful with metal doors and door frames. The attachment devices have projections on the backside thereof and may be provided with covers to prevent construction material or debris from fouling the threads in the threaded bores.

Abstract: A retractable handle assembly for a luggage, handcart and the like comprises a retractable tube having four tubes engaged with each other, three controllers received in the tubes and a tube plug having engagement portion provided at an end of the retractable tube. A handle has a grip portion, an axle portion and a handle plug having an engagement portion provided at an end of the axle portion. The handle is pivotally coupled with the retractable tube by a shaft. A lock device is movably mounted on the retractable handle assembly. The lock device is moved between a first position, in which the lock device is engaged with both of the engagement portions of the retractable tube and the handle, and a second position, in which the lock device only is engaged with one of the engagement portions of the retractable tube and the handle.

Abstract: A handle system attaches to the side of a cooking vessel and enables the removable handle to be securely fixed to the cooking vessel and to be easily removed when it is not required. Multiple embodiments of the engaged and engagement structures are illustrated and include a rectangular handle bracket and a variety of handle; a variety of rivet heads and shafts and a variety of rivet engaging tong structures, along with a variety of mechanisms for operating all of the engagement and disengagement functions of the above.

Abstract: A tool handle device includes a handle made of hard polymer, a cover made of soft polymer and at least one mark plate made of metal. The handle includes at least one pedestal formed thereon. The cover wraps the handle and defines at least one window through which the pedestal is visible. The mark plate is mounted on the pedestal and located within the window.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool including a housing (1) having a handle (7), and a holding device (3) having a catch element (9) with a free end (9a) for suspending the power tool, with the free end (9a) having a main axis (K) intersecting a normal live (N) that extends transverse to the tool plane which is defined by the plane of the handle and the operational direction of the tool, and passes through the center of gravity (S) of the tool.

Abstract: Methods of enhancing the solubility of a fluorinated compound in an organic solvent are provided. In one embodiment, carbon dioxide gas pressure is applied to the solvent at a pressure effective to enhance the solubility of the fluorinated compound. The method may further include recrystallizing the fluorinated compound by reducing the pressure of the carbon dioxide gas. Also provided are methods of conducting a reaction using a fluorinated compound in an organic solvent In one embodiment, the method comprises applying carbon dioxide pressure to an organic solvent comprising at least one substrate and a fluorinated catalyst, in an effective amount to solubilize the catalyst; and permitting the fluorinated catalyst to catalyze the reaction of the substrate to form a product. The catalyst is optionally separated from the reaction product and solvent after the reaction by the release of the pressure.