Abstract: The present invention relates to a transit boarding platform panel for use along the edge of an existing transit platform adjacent a track. The panel comprises a molded base portion formed from a reinforced composite polymer. The base portion has a top deck and bottom plate, a first side intended to be adjacent a track at an edge of the transit platform, a second side opposite said first side and intended to be adjacent the existing transit platform, first end and second side, and between the top deck and bottom plate a series of internal support members. The top deck, bottom plate, first and second sides, first end, second end and series of internal support members are preferably molded at the same time to form an integral unit. The top deck has a detectable warning surface consisting of raised truncated domes detectable by the visually impaired in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus includes an elongated housing bounding a chamber with a motor disposed therein. A shaft is at least partially disposed within the chamber of the housing, the drive shaft being coupled with the motor such that during selective operation of the motor, the drive shaft is rotated continuously. A brush head is coupled with the drive shaft and has a plurality of bristles mounted thereon, the brush head has a rotational axis about which the brush head continuously or reciprocally rotates.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes an elongated shaft rotatably mounted to the cleaning surface of the brush head parallel to the longitudinal axis of the brush head. Cleaning elements are mounted to and extend outwardly from the shaft. In one embodiment of the invention the cleaning elements are disposed at an angle which is non-perpendicular to the shaft. In another embodiment of the invention the shaft and cleaning elements are in the form of a roller wherein the cleaning elements extend continuously along the length of the shaft.

Abstract: A sweeper comprising a main wheel being capable of spinning in both a counterclockwise and a clockwise direction in response to the broom being moved backwards or forwards. The sweeper has a brush wheel driven by the main wheel and being capable of spinning in one direction irrespective of the spinning direction of the drive wheel. The sweeper has a plurality of intermediate wheels capable of translating the spinning motion from the drive wheel to the brush wheel, and each of the wheels being capable of simultaneous and non-slip spinning.

Abstract: An inter-dental brush structure comprises a brush shaft installation opening installed on the curved end of the brush handle. A fitting bulge and a joined clip lid is each installed on the top surface of the curved end, and the joined clip lid has a fitting fillster installed matching the fitting bulge. The fitting fillister of the joined clip lid can fit the fitting bulge and fix the brush shaft inserted in the brush shaft installation opening by pushing back the rear of the brush shaft and clip it tight to fix, and in turn enables the installation and replacement of the brush shaft. The brush handle in formed of two parts connected by an axis so that it can revolve, the connecting surface has several indents and bulges arranged in a circle to fix the location of the revolving. The characteristic of this inter-dental brush structure is to adjust to the angle needed for brushing the rear teeth crevices, and increase the convenience of usage.

Abstract: A toothbrush includes a head having multiple cleaning elements. One group of the cleaning elements is mounted on a movable portion of the head and another group may be fixedly mounted on the head. The movable portion of the head is attached by a flexible membrane to the fixed portion of the head so that the membrane is capable of flexing to alter its original orientation during use of the toothbrush and then recover to the original orientation randomly during use.

Abstract: The present invention is a cleaning tool used to clean furniture, electrical products, interior walls, and so forth. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cleaning tool that traps dust very well and is excellent at removing dirt. The cleaning tool of the present invention comprises a cleaning component (2) and a handle component (5), with the cleaning component (2) being removably attached to the handle component (5). The cleaning component (2) comprises a bulging component (40) bent in a U-shape, a handle insertion component (3) formed inside said bulging component (40), and a pleated component (4) formed along and underneath the bulging component (40). A support component (10) of the handle component (5) is inserted in the handle insertion component (3) of the bulging component (40), and the cleaning component (2) is supported at the distal end of the handle component (5).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for adjusting the angular travel of a motor vehicle wiper mechanism, comprising a connecting rod and a crank, wherein the crank includes a body which extends longitudinally in a substantially horizontal plane, which is articulated at one first end about a vertical axis (A), and which is articulated at a second end to the connecting rod, comprising a step which consists in adjusting the angular travel by modifying the distance between the first and the second articulated ends of the crank. The invention is characterized in that the adjusting step consists in modifying the length of a longitudinal section of the body of the crank.

Abstract: A portable cleaning apparatus for cleaning a surface is provided and includes a housing for movement along the cleaning surface. A solution distribution system is mounted at least in part to the housing and includes a solution distributor operatively connected to the housing for distributing a solution onto the cleaning surface, a first solution tank for holding the solution, and a first adjustable flow rate valve fluidly connected between the first solution tank and the distributor for adjusting the flow rate of the solution out of the valve.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner attachment, especially suited for a wet/dry vacuum cleaner, having a ridged squeegee, a semi-absorbent pad and sidewalls for efficiently and effectively removing liquid and debris from a cleaning surface. The unique combination and orientation of cleaning elements permit maximum airflow into the cleaning attachment, thereby improving cleaning performance.

Abstract: The Quick Scrape Vacuum Attachment attaches to a 2½-inch shop vacuum hose. The purpose of the attachment allows a person to vacuum up paint chips as he/she scrapes off the lose material. The attachment is ideal for painters when removing paint from specific areas.

Abstract: A suction cleaner comprising a suction unit having a source of suction and a separator/collector arrangement for separating entrained dirt from a flow of air created by the source of suction and for collecting and retaining such separated dirt for disposal; and a flexible suction hose for conveying suction airflow to the suction unit from a hose inlet at which a cleaning tool may be connected; wherein the suction hose comprises a first portion which can be accommodated in the suction unit and deployed therefrom when required and which is extendible in length when subject to lengthways tension, and a second portion having the inlet and connected to the first hose portion.

Abstract: The main bag stands independently and moves via free swiveling caster wheels at four corners. A free swiveling caster wheel is provided with a wheel, a yoke connected to the wheel in a manner allowing the wheel to rotate, a radial bearing with its outer ring connected to the yoke, a swivel shaft connected to the inner ring of the radial bearing, and a mount which holds the upper end of the swivel shaft fixed. The rotation axis of the wheel is disposed with eccentricity with respect to the swivel axis, which is the center of rotation of the swivel shaft, allowing the yoke to swivel. The yoke and mount have a bend prevention gap established between mutually opposing surfaces in close proximity. When a bending impact load acts on the swivel shaft, the yoke and mount press against each other at the bend prevention gap to support the bending impact force.

Abstract: A securing device for a window includes a fixed support, a slide rod pivoted to the window and displaceably passed through a transverse hole of the fixed support, and a knob screwed into an axial screw hole of the fixed support for securing the slide rod after the window is moved to an intended position; a pair of curved pads is used for protecting the slide rod from scratching of the fixed support; each pad has a curved main body with convex and concave sides, an engaging protrusion on the convex side, and several ribs formed around and connected to the engaging protrusion; the pads are respectively positioned in the axial hole, and the fitting cavity with the concave sides facing each other, and with the ribs being pressed against inner sides of the fixed support for preventing the pads from falling off.

Abstract: An adjustable automatic positioning hinge for a glass door includes a doorframe mount, a body, a spindle, a positioning device, a door bracket and at least one pair of adjusting screws. The body is attached to the doorframe mount and rotatably holds the spindle. The spindle has an exterior surface and at least one adjusting flat defined in the exterior surface. The positioning device is mounted in the body to position the spindle. The door bracket holds the spindle and clamps a glass panel. The adjusting screws are mounted in the door bracket and respectively have an inside end abutting a corresponding adjusting flat. Consequently, the adjustable hinge is simple, and small adjustments can be made to align the glass panel with a doorframe of the glass door.

Abstract: Hinge (10) for pivotally attaching a door leaf (12) on the body of cabinets, whereby the unobstructed width of the open front side that can be closed by the door leaf is narrowed by at least one inwardly facing frame strip (16). The mounting plate (28) of the hinge can be pre-mounted on the inwardly facing frame strip (16), wherein the mounting plate has an attachment flange that can be screwed onto the free front face (26) of the inwardly facing frame. The attachment flange extends beyond the inside of the frame into the interior of the cabinet body. The free surface of the mounting plate facing away from the frame includes an elongated strip-like projection, on which the body stop element of the hinge (10), which is formed as an elongated support arm (24) extending over the strip-like projection, can be adjustably attached.

Abstract: Air guidance between a cellulose opener and a diaper machine, characterized in that the air used for removal and conveying to the diaper machine is guided back to the opener and is again used for fiber conveying.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an object, including functional objects as well as ornamental objects, to an intermediate sheet of material such as fabric or glass includes pieces that are magnetically coupled through the intermediate material so that the magnetically coupled pieces are securely and replaceably held thereto. An object retainer is secured in any desired manner to at least one of the magnetically coupled pieces. One or both of the magnetically coupled pieces may be placed into forms for added mechanical strength, ease of handling, distribution of force, or protection to the intermediate material. A coating layer may be placed on the retainer, on some or all of the magnetically coupled pieces, or on the forms if used, either over the entirety thereof or over selected surface areas.

Abstract: A designer unisex horseshoe-shaped apparatus which is designed and configured to provide color accenting for tracheostomy tubes and other neck wearing devices. It is a designer attachment with a non-medical appearance. Therefore, the present invention will provide for any color, including gold and silver tone in order to accent the user's wardrobe. Other embodiments may include, but not limited to, stretching materials, any other suitable material and adjustable hangings with designer clamps in the back being that there are both adjustable and nonadjustable models. The present invention may be comprised of, but not limited to, various materials such as beads, chains, and fabrics including stretching fabrics or the like in order to provide various designs. The present invention is comprised of a closed-ended hook and go system which helps to make it a safe attachment.

Abstract: A strap-length-adjusting device is composed of a main body, a strap body, and at least one partition. The main body includes a vertical through hole and at least one horizontal hole, which communicate with each other. The strap body is overlapped itself to run through the vertical through hole and has two parts pulled out of two ends of the horizontal through hole. The partition that is identical to the horizontal through hole in number is mounted on the main body to form two fenders at two ends of the horizontal through hole. The two parts of the strap body are retarded respectively by the two fenders from being pulled back inside the main body. Accordingly, the two parts of the strap body are pulled out of the horizontal through hole to adjust the length of the strap body.

Abstract: A fixing clamp for connection of sheets with different expansion properties and is thus installed in a rectangular opening of a support plate. The fixing clamp includes a rectangular baseplate and a threaded sleeve in the center. Transverse webs are bent in the same directions as the threaded sleeve on a front transverse edge. Two clamping legs are bent away from the sleeve, parallel to the baseplate. A further clamping leg is bent upwards on the opposing rear transverse edge in the same direction as the front clamping leg. Spring webs are cut into the baseplate on both sides of the threaded sleeve and bent at an angle in the same direction as the clamping legs. The spring webs are bent with the end regions thereof reaching the baseplate, whereby a separation “A” between the end regions and the transverse webs on the front clamping leg is of such a size that the spring webs extend into the opening when the front clamping legs are situated ont the longitudinal edge of the opening.

Abstract: A retaining tool includes a press member, an engaging member and a press handle for securing a radiator to a base of a main board. The press member has an elongated elastic bent section with an end thereof having a bend and an engaging hole for engaging with an engaging jut of the base and the other end thereof being joined to the engaging member and the press handle. When the press handle at the press part thereof is pressed down to allow the press handle rotating with respect to the pivotal joint of the press handle and the engaging member, the retaining member is attached to the base by way of the fitting hole of the joining part engaging with another engaging jut of the base with the contact part thereof pressing the press part at the end fitting with the retaining member such that the elastic bent section of the press member can generate tensile deformation against the radiator to secure the radiator on the base firmly.

Abstract: A Sock Snaps unit will separately hold each of a pair of clothing items, one to each side of the unit, during a mechanical laundry activity or while in storage. The purpose of the product is to prevent loss of either of a pair of small clothing items such as a mated pair of socks. The Sock Snaps unit has a left and a right separately hinged top section, with the hinges near the middle, which permits the each section to be separately raised for the placing of the clothing item. Each top section then is snapped closed using a separate lock and release mechanism on each side. Each side of the Sock Snaps unit has cones protruding in an alternating pattern from both the top and bottom sections to hold the item securely during the mechanical washing and drying of socks.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a nonwoven fabric, and specifically to a durable lightweight nonwoven fabric wipe, comprising improved strength, as well as an improved MD to CD elongation ratio, which results in a material imminently suitable for application in the cleaning and cleansing of surfaces. A method of making the nonwoven fabric embodying the present invention includes the steps of providing a precursor web comprising a fibrous matrix. The method further comprises the steps of providing a precursor web, which is subjected to hydroentangling.

Abstract: A method of formation of a capacitor forming part of an electric circuit when producing a circuit board, consisting of forming a valve metal bottom electrode layer and a valve metal oxide dielectric layer on the same, then integrally forming a solid electrolyte layer comprised of an organic semiconductor and a top electrode layer comprised of metal on the same, this integral formation step consisting of the step of holding one surface of metal foil for the top electrode at a bonding wedge and making the other surface of the metal foil carry a powder of the organic semiconductor by compression bonding and heating and the step of compression bonding the organic semiconductor powder carried by compression bonding at the dielectric layer by a bonding wedge through metal foil, whereby a solid electrolyte layer comprised of an organic semiconductor sandwiched between the metal foil and dielectric layer and closely bonded with the two is formed, a capacitor built into a circuit board, a circuit board including a cap

Abstract: A gasket for sealing between a wall and a gasket support surface, such as between an oven housing and an oven door. The gasket includes a clip, the clip typically being made from a single strand of wire. The wire is bent into a head and a base, the base for engaging the gasket and head dimensioned for engagement with a wall for a support surface.

Abstract: A tool adapted for assembling a hose material within a connector opening. In one form the present application relates to a tool for introducing the frayed braided wires at the cut end of a braided hose into a connector/socket.

Abstract: An installation apparatus is comprised of a pair of grasping brackets and an installation jig. The installation apparatus is employed to install a cockpit module in a vehicle body in a manner that the grasping brackets is detachably attached respectively to both end portions of a steering member of the cockpit module and that the installation jig grasps the grasping brackets and conveys the cockpit module to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A mono-diameter wellbore casing. The mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a first tubular member within a wellbore. A second tubular member is then plastically deformed and radially expanded in overlapping relation to the first tubular member. The second tubular member and the overlapping portion of the first tubular member are then radially expanded again.

Abstract: A mono-diameter wellbore casing. The mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a first tubular member within a wellbore. A second tubular member is then plastically deformed and radially expanded in overlapping relation to the first tubular member. The second tubular member and the overlapping portion of the first tubular member are then radially expanded again.

Abstract: A warewash machine arm includes a body formed of a single piece of sheet metal. Adjacent edge parts of the formed sheet metal mat be sealed, such as by a seam weld, an epoxy or another sealing technique.

Abstract: An electrical machine having a machine output rating. The electrical machine including a shaft rotatable about an electrical machine axis, a rotor coupled to the shaft and rotating with the shaft, and a stator including a stator core. The rotor is configurable to include a first rotor portion having a relation to a first output rating and a second rotor portion having a relation to a second output rating. The stator core is configurable to be disposed adjacent to the first rotor portion relative to the machine axis when the machine output rating corresponds to the first output rating and adjacent to the second rotor portion when the machine output rating corresponds to the second output rating.

Abstract: A thin-film magnetic head comprises a read head and a write head. The read head and the write head are placed such that a top shield layer of the read head and a bottom pole layer of the write head are opposed to each other. A magnetism intercepting layer is provided between the top shield layer and the bottom pole layer. The magnetism intercepting layer is made of a nonmagnetic metal material that is capable of being formed through plating, such as platinum. The top shield layer, the magnetism intercepting layer and the bottom pole layer are consecutively formed through plating.

Abstract: A slider comprises a slider section and a reproducing head section. The slider section has a first medium facing surface, an air inflow end, and a recording head. The reproducing head section has a second medium facing surface, an air outflow end, and a reproducing head. The slider section and the reproducing head section are fabricated separately, and bonded to each other so that the first medium facing surface and the second medium facing surface are continuous.

Abstract: A mono-diameter wellbore casing. The mono-diameter wellbore casing is formed by plastically deforming and radially expanding a first tubular member within a wellbore. A second tubular member is then plastically deformed and radially expanded in overlapping relation to the first tubular member. The second tubular member and the overlapping portion of the first tubular member are then radially expanded again.

Abstract: A resin application station has processing units for heating dynamo-electric machine components. In one or more of the processing units batches of components are placed in fixtures on vertically rotating support plates. The vertically rotating support plates are mounted in cabinets. Heated air is circulated in the cabinets to control the ambient temperature. The components travel through regions of the controlled temperature ambient as the support plates rotate and are heated to process temperatures. Intermittent rotation of a support plate in a unit allows loading and unloading of an individual component from the unit while the support plate is stationary.

Abstract: A substantial apparatus width along a board carrying direction of an electronic component placing apparatus for placing electronic components on a board having a length L along the board carrying direction is a total dimension 4L+SL. Specifically, 4L denotes a length of the sum of the lengths of a first board retreat position, a first component placement position, a second board retreat position and a second component placement position. Further, SL denotes a length of the sum of the lengths of the spaces for positioning a board stop mechanism provided at each of the first board retreat position, the first component placement position, the second board retreat position and the second component placement position. Finally, the substantial apparatus width is between 450 mm and 1000 mm inclusively.

Abstract: A highly reliable and productive manufacturing method of boards and a manufacturing apparatus are provided. The manufacturing apparatus includes heater-punches (4a) and (4b) disposed above and under pressuring holes (24) provided on positioning stage (6) which positions and laminates board materials. The apparatus also includes a supplying and discharging means of a mold-releasing sheet, and the means is formed of supply reel (22), take-up reel (23), and guide rolls (25a) and (25b). The sheet is supplied and discharged passing between heater-punches (4a) placed above pressuring holes (24) and heater-punches (4b) placed under pressuring holes (24).

Abstract: A method of construction of an inkjet printhead having a large array of inkjet nozzle arrangements by defining a single inkjet nozzle arrangement for the ejection of ink from a single nozzle and utilizing a series of translations and rotations of the single inkjet nozzle arrangement to form all the inkjet nozzles of the inkjet print head. The utilizing step can comprise: initially forming those nozzles in a pod; forming a group of pods corresponding to each color utilized in the print head; forming a firing group of pods; forming a segment of the printhead; forming each segment of the print head. The inkjet nozzle arrangements can include a series of layers deposited and etch utilizing a mask.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a printhead integrated circuit to incorporate a plurality of nozzle arrangements is provided. Each nozzle arrangement has nozzle chamber walls defining a nozzle chamber and an ink ejection port bounded by a rim. The method comprises providing a substrate having drive circuitry formed thereon, depositing a sacrificial material layer on the substrate, etching the sacrificial material layer to define deposition zones for the nozzle chamber walls and the rim, depositing a conformal layer of structural material on the sacrificial layer, planarizing the conformal layer to a predetermined depth to define each ink ejection port bounded by its respective rim and etching away the sacrificial material layer. The sacrificial material has a coefficient of thermal expansion substantially the same as that of the substrate.

Abstract: A shearing device is provided for, for example, trimming hair in the nose, that spaces the teeth on the blades of the device from the skin. The shearing device includes a housing having a top portion and a bottom portion, where the top portion has an opening and a plurality of ridges that form channels adjacent to the opening. At least one cutting blade is disposed in the opening in the top portion of the housing of the shearing device. The top portion of the shearing device includes ridges, and brackets the cutting teeth of the trimmer on either side and includes a plurality of ridges forming channels that expose the teeth on the trimmer blades. The length of the hairs remaining after cutting is determined by the depth of the channels.

Abstract: An electric razor has a normal drive mode and a cleaning drive mode. The electric razor has a non-latch main switch, a driving unit for driving a blade of the razor, an indicator for notifying a user that the razor is operated in the cleaning drive mode, an indicator for prompting the user to perform cleaning, a timer for measuring a predetermined time, an integration timer for integrating a time during which the razor is operated in the normal drive mode, and a controller for controlling the operation of the driving unit, and for causing the indicators to emit light.

Abstract: According to the present invention, a shaving apparatus includes a flexible bladder, a housing, and a handle. The handle includes an interior cavity, an exterior grip portion, and an actuator. The flexible bladder has a width and is operable to store flowable shaving aid material. The flexible bladder is at least partially disposed within the interior cavity of the handle. The housing includes at least one port that is in fluid communication with the contents of the flexible bladder.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus includes a razor blade, a reservoir for containing a non-solid shaving aid material, at least one conduit extending between the reservoir and one or more ports, and a pump in fluid communication with one or both of the reservoir and the conduit. Movement of the razor blade actuates the pump, and the pump transfers shaving aid material from the reservoir to the one or more ports.

Abstract: There is provide a utility knife handle having a plurality of blade openings. The blades can be alternated between a sheathed and an unsheathed position. Alternatively the blades can be statically positioned in an unsheathed position. Blade storage is accomplished internal to mating casing sections.

Abstract: A folding knife having a handle including a first side and a second side spaced apart to define a cavity a blade including a cutting surface and a tang, the tang being pivotally attached to the handle in a manner allowing the blade to pivot between an open position with the cutting surface extending outwardly from the handle, and a closed position with the cutting surface disposed at least partially within the cavity; and a holding mechanism including a piston adapted to be manually moved and having a first stop element of a first dimension and a first opposing element of a second dimension greater than the first dimension, at least a second stop element fixed relative to the tang, and at least a second opposing element also fixed relative to the tang, the first opposing element being adapted to be moved to a hold position when the blade is in one of the closed and open positions, in which the first opposing element seats against the second opposing element, the first stop element substantially engages the se

Abstract: An apparatus and method for a cutting blade having a pointed tip and ultra-flat faces that intersect at ultra-sharp edges. The cutting blade is batch-fabricated on a standard {100} semiconductor mono-crystalline silicon wafer using conventional anisotropic wet etching silicon micromachining techniques as a pair of spaced-apart substantially parallel and planar top and bottom surfaces each formed in {100} planes of a {100} mono-crystalline silicon substrate with first and second mutually rotated cutting edges formed between the top and bottom surfaces of the substrate and substantially parallel thereto in adjacent {111} planes that form a first pointed tip at an intersection therebetween, and having third and fourth cutting edges formed between the top and bottom surfaces of the substrate and substantially parallel thereto in adjacent {110} planes with the third and fourth cutting edges forming different pointed intersections with the first and second mutually rotated cutting edges.

Abstract: A training knife for use primarily by military and law enforcement personnel has a blade made of a damage-resistant lightweight material, such as polycarbonate, PETG or an acrylic substance. The finish of the blade is such that it enhances the blade's light refracting and/or light reflecting properties; this can be accomplished, for example, by resorting to an oscillating sanding machine, by applying to the blade one or more abrasive media at an elevated pressure and/or by tumbling the blade in an abrasive medium to thus etch the selected portion(s) of the surface of the blade. One end portion of a lanyard can be attached to the free end of the handle of the knife, and the other end portion of the lanyard can be provided with a loop which surrounds the wrist of one hand of the person using the knife.

Abstract: A simple attachment for a reciprocating tool that will effectuate the ability to do a flush cut in an inexpensive and simple manner which is neither too rigid, nor not rigid enough. This is effectuated by providing an insert which fits into the reciprocating tool in the same fashion as a regular blade. The present invention then offsets the placement of a blade, sander, file, or other tool by as many inches as wished by the user. The blade, sander, file, or other tool is held rigid through the use of a 45 degree bracket spanning the distance from the original plane to the offset plane, or via a single or compound trapezoid design.

Abstract: A simple attachment for a reciprocating tool that will effectuate the ability to do a flush cut in an inexpensive and simple manner which is neither too rigid, nor not rigid enough. This is effectuated by providing an insert, which fits into the reciprocating tool in the same fashion as a regular blade. The present invention then offsets the placement of a blade, sander, file, or other tool by as many inches as wished by the user. The blade, sander, file, or other tool is held rigid through the use of a 45 degree bracket spanning the distance from the original plane to the offset plane, or via a single or compound trapezoid design.