Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition for dyeing keratin fibers, for example, human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye precursor, at least one alcohol oxidase enzyme, at least one substrate for the enzyme, and at least one polymer comprising at least one sugar unit. Further disclosed herein are a process for dyeing keratin fibers, comprising applying this composition to the keratin fibers, and a multi-compartment device comprising the composition.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a keratin fiber coating composition comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one ionic surfactant and at least one nonionic surfactant with an HLB of greater than or equal to 8 at 25° C., wherein the composition has: a solids content of greater than or equal to 40% by weight, and an adhesive profile of less than or equal to 3, wherein the adhesive profile is the ratio of the adhesive power at the time when 20% of the composition has evaporated (AP20%), to the adhesive power at T0 (APT0, T0 corresponding to the time of application of the composition). The present disclosure also relates to the use of such a composition to obtain a charging makeup result on keratin fibers.

Abstract: Compositions for the oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising a medium suitable for dyeing and one or more bicyclic 5-6 heteroaromatic keratin dyeing compounds with one ring junction nitrogen one or two extra heteroatoms. A method for oxidative dyeing of keratin fibers, comprising applying such compositions in the presence of an oxidizing agent, for a period sufficient to develop the desired coloration.

Abstract: The invention provides new hair colorant and cosmetic compositions comprising carbon nanotubes that have either been chemically functionalized or physically modified to increase their affinity for hair.

Abstract: Peptide-based carbon nanotube hair colorants are described. The hair colorants are prepared by coupling hair-binding peptides to the surface of chemically functionalized carbon nanotubes. Hair colorant and cosmetic compositions comprising the peptide-based carbon nanotube colorants are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for treating hair fibers comprising: applying to the hair fibers at least one reducing composition comprising at least one reducing agent chosen form non-sulfur containing agents and protected thiols, and then applying a heating iron to the hair fibers to increase the temperature of the hair fibers, wherein the heating iron has a temperature of at least 60° C., and wherein the heating iron is applied before or after the hair fibers are optionally rinsed.

Abstract: A device method for applying a marking to a knitted garment (T) with a body equipped with a waistband, such as tights or the like. The device comprises a marking element (59) and engaging elements (41, 42) for the waistband of the garment, which engage a portion of the waistband and cause it to partially overturn, exposing the internal surface of the waistband to said marking element.

Abstract: A cleaner capable of appropriately doing the cleaning at the time that a user intends is configured to include: a cleaning portion autonomously suctioning dust in accordance with a predetermined rule or procedure, a timer for detecting a time, an operational button portion accepting an input of the time, a storage battery storing power by charging, a memory storing a time period required for charging the storage battery and a charge start time, and a control unit controlling the operational button portion for accepting an input of the charge start time, calculating a cleaning-ready time based on the time period for charging the storage battery and the charge start time, and prohibiting the cleaning portion from suction of dust for a prescribed period.

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 cartridge is disclosed comprising a reel-to-reel roll of cleaning material, for use in a hand-held or robotic cleaning device. The cartridge provides either an electrostatic dust cloth or wet mop, and includes a fluid reservoir for maintaining the wet mop cloth during use. A dust bin is also provided on the cartridge, and includes a hinged lid for providing selective access to the dust inside of the bin. A motor, optical sensor, and fluid pump inside of a cleaning apparatus control the operation of the reel-to-reel cloth, and control fluid delivery to the wet cloth.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multi-scraper structure. A plurality of scrapers is used in a cleaning panel process for repeatedly scraping the remnant contaminants on the surface of the panel. Moreover, a pressure control unit is used for immediately modifying the output pressure applied to a second scraper according to the resistance encountered by a first scraper.

Abstract: A tractor comprises a tractor module (10) coupled at opposite ends to a cleaning or inspection module (11) and a power generation module (12), the three modules being arranged in line within a pipeline (14) such that traction elements (15) on the tractor module (10) engage the wall of the pipeline (14). In operation within a pipeline along which fluid is flowing in the direction (16), drive is imparted to the power generation module (12) by the fluid flow, and the tractor module (10) is driven in the direction (17) by the power generation module (12) by way of a drive shaft (21) and appropriate step-down gearing (not shown). A speed governor is used to control the rotational speed of the drive shaft (21) such that the tractor speed is not directly related to the speed of the fluid flow, and is preferably substantially independent of the speed of the fluid flow.

Abstract: It is desribed a device for applying a liquid or creamy substance, e.g. sunoil, suncream, polish, shoepolish etc. The device comprises a rear, impermeable layer (1), a porous layer (2) containing the substance to be applied and optionally a tear-off layer (3). The porous layer (2) can e.g. comprise a foamed plastic material, a nonwoven material or a bristlelike material. Optionally the porous layer (2) in addition is provided with holes or perforations.

Abstract: A cleaning pad for use with a cleaning implement can be used to effectively clean surfaces, especially shower and bathroom surfaces. The cleaning pad has a scrubbing layer, an optional absorbent layer, and an attachment layer. The pad compressibility and the thickness of the attachment layer allows the pad to clean small crevices and generate sufficient foam. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, an auto cleaning device, a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, and a shower cleaning device.

Abstract: Attractiveness of consumer products is enhanced by use of scintillating fluorescent light collecting fibers contained in those products. The fibers collect ambient light of various wavelengths, some not visible, along their length which is collected within the fiber and emitted as visible light at the ends of the fibers. The emitted light can be used to enhance the consumer appeal of the product or promote its use. Specific consumer products disclosed include toothbrushes and liquid soap dispensers.

Abstract: A paintbrush having an elongated handle has a brush head containing a continuum of bristles configured from a multiplicity of primary short bristles and secondary longer bristles with split and smaller diameter distal extremities. The effect of the primary shorter bristles is to release coating liquid onto the longer bristles during bending. The effect of the distal end of the secondary longer bristles is to function as smoothing of the discharged coating in lieu of physical stroking requiring human muscular strain.

Abstract: A back scrubber for mounting on a wall of a bathroom or shower cubicle comprising a base (10), and a plurality of brushes (20) mounted thereto. The brushes (20) are arranged so that the scrubber has a scrubbing surface which is shaped to fit a user's shoulders, upper arms and back.

Abstract: A system for cleaning includes a handle, a head connected to the handle, and a stand incorporated with the head. The stand selectively supports the system in upright position with the head directed to the ground and the handle directed upward. The system also includes an implement, for example, bristles, connected to the head. The stand is retractable in conjunction with the head to selectively retain the stand from interference with the implement when the system is used for cleaning. The stand is extendable in conjunction with the head to extend the stand beyond the implement, such as bristles, and retain the system in upright freestanding position for storage and the like when not in use for cleaning.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mitt and to a grooming kit for the coat of an animal. The mitt comprises at least one cleaning surface consisting of microfibres and a second cleaning surface with a brush-type covering. The microfibre side can absorb relatively large amounts of moisture by capillary action, said moisture being in turn easily transferred to the coat of an animal that is to be groomed, if the coat is treated using the microfibre side. The brush-type covering, consisting of individual bundles of bristles, is used to transfer the moisture to the interior of the coat and to simultaneously remove foreign bodies from said coat. The interior of the mitt is provided with a loop, into which individual fingers or optionally the whole hand can be inserted. The loop permits a good grip and ensures that the hand cannot slip inside the mitt.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dust brush, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a dust brush that minimizes the manufacture cost by manufacturing an advertising piece printed with various advertising wordings, patterns or logos, and the like on one side of a body of the dust brush, and the body which the advertising piece is detachable, as separate objects, respectively, and after mass producing the body, mounting the advertising piece thus manufactured to the body, as required. In addition, it is a further object of the present invention to provide a dust brush that its hanging becomes easy by constructing such that the latch formed at the rear end of the body can be rotated.

Abstract: A windshield wiper apparatus comprises a forced air supply device, a windshield wiper blade assembly and an air delivery tube. The windshield wiper blade assembly includes an air duct having a plurality of air outlets and an air inlet. The air delivery tube is connected between the forced air supply device and the air inlet of the windshield wiper blade assembly. The forced air supply device is configured for supplying heated air to the windshield wiper blade assembly. The windshield wiper blade assembly includes a windshield wiper blade housing and the windshield wiper blade housing comprises the air duct. The windshield wiper blade housing includes a plurality of blade-carrying segments and a first one of said segments is flexibly attached to a second one of said segments.

Abstract: A wringer has a support surface and a first wringer surface depending from the support surface to a second wringer surface having perforations and curving to a free edge substantially below the support surface. The second wringer surface may be curved in an approximately 180 degree arc. The first wringer surface may be flat and also perforated. The support surface may be formed as an inverted channel structure with a closed upper surface and an angled surface extending away from the first wringer surface. The angled surface may extend at an angle approximately 45 degrees. The wringer may be used with one or more buckets, where the wringer is supported from the rim of one bucket or from the adjacent rims of two buckets. A flat first wringer surface may be used to ring a flat mop, and the curved second wringer surface may be used to bring a round mop.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for cleaning residual powder and other contaminants from external surfaces of pressed powder cosmetic pans before the pans are adhered into the compact. A feed chute feeds pans into a feed path in the apparatus one after another in an upright orientation. The feed path includes two cleaning stations, each provided with brushes for scrubbing the pan. One cleaning station has cylindrical or drum brushes to scrub the bottom of each pan. The other cleaning station has a belt-type brush to scrub the sides of each pan. Dust collection systems are suspended above and below the apparatus at appropriate locations along the feed path to collect the residual powder and contaminants removed from the pans. Belts may be provided within the feed path to move the pans through the cleaning stations.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing debris from a surface employs an air jet to lift the debris from the surface and then vacuums the lifted debris into a container.

Abstract: A floor cleaning appliance includes a housing carrying both a suction generator and a dirt cup. The dirt cup includes a sidewall, a top wall and a dump door. A latch is provided to secure the dump door in a closed position. An actuator for releasing that latch is remotely positioned on the top wall. A linkage is carried on the sidewall and operatively connects the actuator with the latch.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner having dual cleaning motor and fan units is provided having a cleaning head engagable with a floor and a suction nozzle and a brush roller rotatably mounted therein. A first motor and fan unit is mounted in the vacuum cleaner for producing suction in the suction nozzle and is operatively connected to the brush roller for rotating it. An upright housing is connected to the cleaning head, the housing having a handle for moving the vacuum cleaner along the floor during floor cleaning use. Contained in the housing are a dirt storage container, a passageway leading from the suction nozzle in the cleaning head to the storage container and a second motor and fan unit operatively associated with the storage container for drawing dirt laden air from the cleaning head through the passageway and into the storage container simultaneously with operation of the first motor and fan unit.

Abstract: The metal sheet of the invention includes means for fixing it to a support and a seal gasket laid out along these means. The fixing means comprise at least one lumen provided on the metal sheet by punching, with a cavity for receiving a head of a fixing component corresponding to a metal sheet portion protruding on the opposite face and a washer for transferring stresses between the metal sheet and the support on said protruding portion.

Abstract: A door stop is in the form of a generally U-shaped base having a spacing member extending outwardly from one of the vertical walls of the base. The door stop is slidably mounted on the bottom of a door. The spacing member is of a length greater than the distance a doorknob or other door hardware extends from the door. As a result, when the door is swung to its open position the spacing member contacts the room wall to prevent the door hardware from contacting the room wall. A magnet could be mounted to the wall molding to magnetically hold the door in its open position where at least part of the door stop is made of metal.

Abstract: An overhead track for suspension of a pocket door is disclosed. The overhead track has one or more troughs for hanging an pocket door by a plurality of gliders. The overhead track has a flat end for mounting at the pocket door opening and a spiked end for mounting against the door jamb within the pocket. The spiked end is forced into the door jamb within the pocket, then the flat end is screwed into the pocket door header for support and to prevent the spikes from disengaging with the door jamb within the pocket.

Abstract: A hinge for use in securing a door to a cabinet, includes a hinge cup portion for installation onto a door, a hinge arm portion for installation onto a cabinet, a spring for rotatable connection between said hinge arm portion and said hinge cup portion, where the spring is capable of exerting a first biasing force for urging the door to a fully closed or fully open position, and a second biasing force for exerting non-linear tension on the spring at a predetermined position during the progression of the door between an open and a closed position.

Abstract: A tool handle assembly adapted to be connected to a tool head comprises a leg with an inner grip handle connected to the leg between first and second ends thereof, an outer grip handle connected to the first end of the leg and a tool head connector connected to the second end of the leg. The inner grip handle includes a grip extending perpendicular to the leg. The outer grip handle preferably pivots about an axis extending perpendicular to an axis extending through the leg. The inner grip handle is preferably pivotal between a storage and use position and is slidably connected to the leg. The leg of the tool handle preferably telescopes and comprises a pair of parallel extending legs connected together by cross-members.

Abstract: The invention refers to a card engine or card machine comprising a measuring device for detecting the forces prevailing between the revolving cover and the drum. The device shall be improved in such a manner that the quality of the treated fibres can be influenced in an economical and efficient manner. This is achieved by virtue of the fact that the measuring device comprises a sensor for detecting the power consumption of the drive of the revolving cover. The sensor is arranged on the drive of the revolving cover or acts thereas, thereby facilitating the use of commercially available elements, which in turn is more economical.

Abstract: The invention relates to a chamber for the crystallization of solid catalyst carrier. The chamber is provided with an acoustic generator (9) for loosening the carrier from the walls of the chamber.

Abstract: A safety buckle comprising a substantially flat elongated body comprising a first distal end opposite to a second distal end, the elongated body having a front surface and a back surface; and first, second and third slots, respectively formed in the elongated body, wherein the first, second and third slots are approximately parallel in direction to each other, so that a first blade is formed between the first and second slots, and a second blade is formed between the second and third slots, wherein the second and third slots are configured to receive a first end of a strap by way the first end being tied around the second blade, and wherein the first and second slots are configured to receive a second opposite end of the strap by way of the second end being wrapped around the first blade.

Abstract: A recloseable fastener (10) or zipper of plastics material comprises first and second members (12, 20) which are profiled (18, 24) to create a closure by their interengagement. One of the closure members (12) is provided with an upstanding leg (30) which projects proud of the closure (18, 24) when closed. This leg (30) is positioned close to the closure so that it deflects upon closing of the closure, to enable the consumer to feel that the zipper is closing and then is closed.

Abstract: A clip for clamping a cloth according to the invention is mounted on an embroidery frame including an outer frame, and an inner frame which is internally engaged with the outer frame thereby to hold a cloth to be worked between the outer frame and the inner frame. The clip includes a leaf spring member which can be detachably mounted on the outer frame, and an urging member which is fitted to this leaf spring member and adapted to press the cloth to be worked onto the inner frame. The leaf spring member has a first engaging portion adapted to be engaged with a lower part of the outer frame from outside, a first plate portion extending upwardly from the first engaging portion, a second plate portion formed in an upper part of this first plate portion by way of a bent portion and downwardly inclined along an inner face of the outer frame, and a second engaging portion formed in this second plate portion and adapted to be engaged with an upper part of the outer frame from inside.

Abstract: Various embodiments for carabiners employing a pivoting gate and having a captive eye opening are disclosed. The carabiners of the present invention employ an arm laterally extending from the body of the carabiner to define a major opening and a captive eye opening within the interior of the carabiner. Some of the inventive carabiner designs provide the capability of opening the gate while the captive eye opening is maintained. Methods of fabrication and use of the carabiners are also disclosed.

Abstract: Cloth designed to be provided with at least one permanent fold, characterised in that at least in one folding zone (6), a shrink material (8) is anchored in it in one direction which can be shrunk in a direction which is diagonal to the aforesaid direction as a result of a treatment.

Abstract: A differential pressure application apparatus is configured to apply different amounts of pressure to different locations of a substrate, such as a semiconductor device structure. The apparatus may be used during polishing or planarization processes. The apparatus includes pressurization structures that may be moved independently from one another. An actuator may control the amount of force or pressure applied by each pressurization structure to the surface of the substrate. Systems including the pressure application apparatus, as well as differential pressure application methods and polishing methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A dicing tape applying apparatus, comprising a pre-cut dicing tape edge position detector detecting the edge of a pre-cut dicing tape and a cutter cutting a non-cut dicing tape into a desired shape when it is applied, and able to use both the non-cut dicing tape and the pre-cut dicing tape, has been disclosed.

Abstract: A tool turret mechanism includes internal and external tool turrets, a toothed ring secured to the internal tool turret, a central shaft secured to the external turret, a power switch, and a clutch; the central shaft has a piston fitted thereto; the power switch is used for providing power to the internal and the external turrets through the toothed ring and the shaft respectively; the clutch includes a fixed clutch claw, external and internal ring clutch claws, which are respectively securely connected to inner edge of the internal turret, and inner edge of the external turret; the ring clutch claws will rotate, and engage each other; when the piston is actuated, and displaced, the external turret will be forced to change position, and both the turrets will be left and right displaced between a first position, in which they engage the clutch, and a second position, in which they disengage the clutch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of finishing a metal preform. The preform is green machined in a first method step. Next, the quality surfaces, which, on the finished component part are to meet stringent quality requirements, are roller burnished. Finally, the preform is hardened.

Abstract: An extractor structure including a thread rod, a driving unit and an activating unit. A differential nut is rotatably disposed in the driving unit. The thread rod is screwed through the differential nut. The driving unit has several extension arms. The activating unit is disposed under the driving unit and includes a threaded seat and a connecting seat. The connecting seat is pivotally connected with the extension arms of the driving unit. The thread rod is screwed through the threaded seat. The threaded seat has several outward extending fixing arms interlaced with the extension arms of the driving unit. An outer end of each fixing arm is pivotally connected with a claw. An activating arm is pivotally connected with a middle section of the claw and pivotally connected with each connecting arm of the connecting seat.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for securing a captive rivet to a material. Briefly described, one embodiment is a captive rivet comprising a captive rivet head; a captive rivet shank coupled to the captive rivet head; and at least one capture region disposed on a lower portion of the captive rivet shank.

Abstract: A self-piercing rivet setting apparatus (9) comprises a punch (14) and a die (18) for driving a self-piercing rivet into a plurality of workpieces including a receiving-side workpiece adjacent to the die. The self-piercing rivet has a large-diameter head and a hollowed leg. The leg is driven to pierce the workpieces while allowing the front end of the leg to be expanded and deformed in its radial outward direction and to be stayed in the receiving-side workpiece without passing therethrough, to connect the plurality of workpieces with each other by the expanded leg and the head. The die includes a first die member (26) having a first cavity (25), and a second die member (30) having a second cavity (27) and a protruding pin (29) provided at the center of the second cavity. The first cavity is adapted to allow the leg of the self-piercing to be driven into the workpieces in a straight direction when the self-piercing rivet is pressed by the punch (14).

Abstract: Electromagnetic (EMF) trimming, flanging and hemming steps are performed at a single workstation in a combined fixture designed to form a hemmed panel assembly, such as a vehicle closure panel. Two or more formed sheets, outer and inner panels, are positioned together for hemming. The panels are clamped and EMF coils are activated to provide EMF force to retain the panels and trim off excess addendum material from the outer panel. The coils are then activated to bend the trimmed edge upward against a flanging member and form a 90 degree flange. Flanging and trimming members are retracted and a coil member positions EMF hemming coils opposite the flange. The hemming coils are then activated and apply EMF force to bend the flange of the outer panel to a 180 degree angle, overlaying the edge of the inner panel and forming a panel assembly having a hemmed edge. Optionally, if needed, the flanging member is then lowered against the flange to assure flatness of the hem.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for applying electromagnetic force (EMF) to flanging and hemming metal panels to form a hemmed panel assembly. First and second apparatus and method steps use a translating EMF coil to flange a sheet and to finish a hem by progressive non-planar bending. An alternate embodiment uses EMF hemming for difficult-to-hem portions of a flange and optionally precedes this with conventional hemming of straight hem portions.

Abstract: Especially for increasing the process security and reliability of permanent connections between overlapping materials, a method is suggested for permanently joining overlapping plate-shaped parts, particularly metal sheets, by producing an undercut between the parts in a deforming manner, the method comprising the following steps: disposing the parts to be joined between a protrusion of a punch tool and a support area of a counter-tool, forming a temporary elevation on the side of the parts that faces the counter-tool, by pressing the punch protrusion into the parts to be joined against the support area at least until the parts rise from the support area outside the forming elevation, and forming an undercut in the parts by flattening the elevation between punch tool and counter-tool by the punch tool further approaching the counter-tool. Furthermore, a device is suggested for carrying out said method.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayered gas sensor element including plural thin layers is provided. The method comprises applying, onto a substrate in a pattern, a dispersion of nano-particles of a desired type of material in a dispersion medium along with a dispersant to provide a thin green layer of the nano-particles, repeating the above procedure using a different type of material until a desired number of green layers necessary for making a sensing unit on the substrate are stacked on the substrate, and sintering the stacked green layers at one time or one by one after formation of a green layer.

Abstract: A method of making an integrated texture sensor for sensing a texture is described. In one embodiment, the method is directed to a sensor that that is protected from external contaminating particulates and will self-equalize using air from outside the sensor. Further combinations of such protection among various membrane switches, in combination with various types of membranes, is described. In another embodiment, a method of making a skin-texture sensor for sensing a skin texture having a plurality of ridges and a plurality of valleys is described, such that when completed, applying a ridge of the texture to a membrane switch will cause flexure of the membrane resulting in a contact between the lower electrode and the upper electrode, the contact establishing an electrical communication between said one of the row lines and said one of the column lines, whereas disposing a valley of the texture over said each membrane switch will not result in the contact between the lower electrode and the upper electrode.