Patents Issued in November 10, 2005
  • Publication number: 20050246812
    Abstract: A protective device is disclosed that may have the configuration of a leg protector, for example. As a leg protector, the protective device includes a knee portion, a first thigh portion, and a second thigh portion. The first thigh portion is positioned adjacent the knee portion and has an elastic member. The second thigh portion is positioned adjacent the first thigh portion and opposite the knee portion. The knee portion, the first thigh portion, and the second thigh portion are secured relative to each other with at least one flexible strap that is attached to the knee portion, attached to the elastic member of the first thigh portion, and attached to the second thigh portion. The strap is unattached to the first thigh portion. In some embodiments, the first thigh portion does not include a restraint for securing the leg protector to the leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: NIKE, Inc.
    Inventor: Joseph Bevier
  • Publication number: 20050246813
    Abstract: Garments may include: (a) one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft3/min per ft2; and (b) another garment portion including one or more vented zones, wherein a material forming the vented zones has an air permeability of at least 550 ft3/min per ft2. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment. Methods for forming such garments may include: (a) providing one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft3/min per ft2; (b) providing another garment portion including at least one vented zone, wherein a material forming the vented zone has an air permeability of at least 550 ft3/min per ft2; and (c) forming a garment structure including these garment portions. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Nike, Inc.
    Inventors: Carrie Davis, LaShurya Wise, Jordan Wand, Michael Baron, Loren Myhre, Ian Muir
  • Publication number: 20050246814
    Abstract: The HUG-ME-TIGHT restructured the papoose style wrap to a more convenient and simplified form of infant wrap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Jennifer Cooper, Dawn Cooper
  • Publication number: 20050246815
    Abstract: An ear warmer comprises a set of membranes and a frame. The set of membranes collectively defines an outer perimeter. The set of membranes is attached along the outer perimeter to define an attachment portion. The attachment portion is entirely disposed within an interior of the set of membranes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Brian LeGette, Justin Werner, Ronald Wilson
  • Publication number: 20050246816
    Abstract: An ear covering is produced by sewing first and second cloth layers together along a first closed loop seam, and forming a hole inside the loop and extending through both layers; turning the sewn first and second layers inside out by passing one layer through the opening; then passing one of the layers through a passage in a flexible insert in the form of a distorted, truncated cone; placing a third cloth layer over one of the first and second layers and sewing the first second and third cloth layers along a second closed-loop seam, thereby enclosing the insert within a toroidal enclosure formed by portions of the first and second layers. Afterwards, the assembly is turned inside out to form a cup-shaped receptacle for receiving an external ear, with the second seam in the interior of the receptacle, and with the first seam within the toroidal enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Metex Corporation
    Inventor: Masao Tanaka
  • Publication number: 20050246817
    Abstract: A garment including a skirt has at least one ribbon or ring that attaches to the inside surface of the skirt and is appropriately sized and situated to encircle the leg of a person who is wearing the skirt in order to make the garment stay put. The garment may be, for example, a slip, a dress or a coat. The ribbon or ring is attached to the skirt along less than the entire length of the ribbon or ring. The ribbon or ring may be removably attached to the skirt, and may be adjustable for circumferential length and for elevation with respect to the skirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Linda Chatman
  • Publication number: 20050246818
    Abstract: The present jean adjusts the length of the jean hem in various lengths according to the surroundings, it is possible to produce various color compared to the outer color, users don't need to prepare spare clothes at the change of season.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Tae Kim
  • Publication number: 20050246819
    Abstract: A clothing system including an overtrouser and an undertrouser to be worn under the overtrouser, wherein the undertrouser is configured such that, when the system is worn, the undertrouser may be removed without removing the overtrouser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Rebecca Tucker
  • Publication number: 20050246820
    Abstract: A pants construction comprises an undergarment having a drawstring, elastic band or other securing mechanism on the waistband. The undergarment is attached to the inside of a pair of pants or shorts with a hook and loop type fastener, buttons, zippers, snaps, tie strings, temporary glue or the like. The attachment is concealed; and is arranged such that at least some of the upper portion of the undergarment is revealed above substantially the entire circumference of the waistband of the pants, and the waistband of the pants is below the waist of the wearer. This conveys a perception that the pants are far below the waist. A securing mechanism associated with the undergarment stabilizes the pants to prevent them from falling down.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Irese Davenport
  • Publication number: 20050246821
    Abstract: A form-fitting foot covering (10, 34, 44) is provided including a sole portion (14, 36, 46) and a corresponding uppers portion (16, 38, 48) which is designed to be worn in a tightly fitting manner over a user's foot to provide protection and comfort. The inner surface (20) of the foot covering (16, 34, 44) may carry a medicament (22). The foot covering (10, 34, 44) may be integrally formed using a thin, resilient, stretchable resin material such as latex, vinyl or nitrile, and they may be equipped with a laminated resilient gel padding layer (30). Alternately, the uppers portion (38) may be formed of a woven cloth material (40) or a perforate synthetic resin material presenting air holes (52). An optional adhesive (60) may be used to hold the foot covering in place and create a watertight seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: N. Kopp, Russell Davis
  • Publication number: 20050246822
    Abstract: A garment assembly includes a garment and a temporary hemming element. The garment comprises at least one fold wherein a portion of the garment is folded back upon itself. The temporary hemming element comprises a pin having a distal end extending from a second side of an outer portion. The outer portion is located on the garment so that the pin extends through the fold until it penetrates completely through the fold. An inner portion of the temporary hemming element receives the distal end of the pin of the outer portion to create a temporary decorative hem. The temporary hemming element can have at least two pins to inhibit movement of the temporary hemming element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Stephanie Brasher
  • Publication number: 20050246823
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a novel class of clothing which may be worn as described herein. The various embodiments of such clothing share the common attribute that a pocket for accepting various devices or other items is sewn or otherwise embodied within the article of clothing. The clothing is easily manufactured and the pockets may be deployed in various configurations to accept and retain a wide variety of devices and other objects. Further, the pockets are designed to provide a secure and snug fit around the device to lessen movement during various activities such as exercising. The pockets may also contain a specially configured tab for accepting and routing wires and cords associated with, for example, electronic devices for playing music.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: John Groom
  • Publication number: 20050246824
    Abstract: This invention relates to a helmet, comprising an external shell (9) and an impact-absorbing helmet liner (10) in which the helmet liner comprises a layer provided with protruding, deformable and impact-absorbing hollow knobs (7) distributed on an substantial part of the surface of the helmet liner as a protective layer. The helmet is characterized in that the hollow knots (7) are arranged for deformation by crushing in case of external impact on the helmet, and that the helmet liner (10) with the hollow knots (7) exhibits undercut. The helmet may also comprise an impact-absorbing and preferably resilient layer (2) which may be arranged between the external shell (9) and an internal lining (11) being arranged to rest in contact with the head of a user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: CRESCENDO AS
    Inventors: Jan Berger, Johan Horsrud, Ulf Tolfsen, Roy Kristiansen
  • Publication number: 20050246825
    Abstract: A flexible protective cover for an article of headwear which has a crown and a visor. The cover includes a first portion formed to resemble the shape of the crown and an integral pocket formed to receive the visor. The first portion and the pocket are formed from a sheet of polyvinyl chloride material which has a thickness between about 0.008 inches and about 0.012 inches. An inhibitor added to the material during a polymerization process significantly reduces penetration of ultraviolet light rays. The cover can be folded for storage purposes without forming permanent fold marks. The first portion extends beyond a peripheral edge of the crown and can be folded over a portion of such crown adjacent the peripheral edge. The folded portion may be positively urged for contact with the crown by a variety of retaining members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Susan Ruhl
  • Publication number: 20050246826
    Abstract: A garment for cooling a human being wearing a protective vest, comprising a sheet of stretchable material with an inner surface and an outer surface and a plurality of ridge-and-channel ribs forming air channels on the inner surface directed generally toward a wearer. The cooling garment further comprises a detachable air exhaust fan and power supply. The garment may have two or more connectable sections. The ribs are connected to the inner surface, and are made of a moisture resistant material, such as polyethylene. The sheet material is stretchable to conform to the body contours to aid in the air flow through the air channels.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Walter McCarter, James Hayden
  • Publication number: 20050246827
    Abstract: A toilet seat tilting device includes a base, a seat tilting member, a cam member, a first lever, a second lever and a connecting rod. The base includes a cam bracket and a lever bracket. The cam member is pivotally attached to the cam bracket and includes a first arm and a second arm. The first lever and the second lever are pivotally attached to the lever bracket and include a pedal and an actuating arm. The connecting rod connects the cam member and the seat tilting member. When the first pedal is pressed the first actuating arm pivots the first arm of the cam member upward and the seat is tilted upward until the seat is fully pivoted upward, and the seat remains fully pivoted upward. The second pedal similarly operates to tilt the seat downward.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Mi Kim
  • Publication number: 20050246828
    Abstract: When the human body is washed, washing water is sprayed on a surface to be washed of the human body from a posterior nozzle and a bidet nozzle. On the other hand, when the human body is not washed, the posterior nozzle and the bidet nozzle are subjected to high-temperature cleaning by a nozzle cleaning nozzle. When it is detected that a sanitary washing apparatus has not been employed yet, the posterior nozzle and the bidet nozzle are allowed to be cleaned by the nozzle cleaning nozzle by a controller. After a cleaning operation is terminated, a user is notified that the cleaning operation is terminated by a notification lamp and a speaker. A scale inhibiting material supply device is interposed in a pipe on the upstream side of an instantaneous heating device by the nozzle cleaning nozzle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Shigeru Shirai, Tomohide Matsumoto, Hideki Ohno, Kazushige Nakamura, Toshinari Matsumoto, Mitsuyuki Furubayashi, Takemi Oketa
  • Publication number: 20050246829
    Abstract: An aerobic digestion toilet (1) including a chamber (2) and a toilet bowl (3) above the chamber, said chamber having an oulet vent (4) and means for generating convection flow through the chamber from adjacent the floor thereof through the oulet vent from the chamber, whereby a conveyor (16) is mounted within the chamber and is located below the toilet bowl and configured to receive material falling from the toilet bowl and move it upwardly at an incline to discharge onto a downwardly inclined tray (21) for subsequent disposal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: ENVIRO OPTIONS (PTY) LIMITED
    Inventor: Brian La Trobe
  • Publication number: 20050246830
    Abstract: A continuous flow bathtub having at least two inlets on the head end of the tub, such that water enters the bathtub above a user's shoulders, flowing down over the bather's body and down to the water level in the bathtub, flowing out through an overflow trough at the foot end. This provides a luxurious experience of massage by clean, unused flowing water, without the need for expensive, complicated anti-siphon devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Tinsley Galyean, Ewen Galyean
  • Publication number: 20050246831
    Abstract: A partial roof cover to place over a shower stall to prevent drafts from entering the shower, which has proper drainage channels and elevated spacers around a bottom edge that allow controlled airflow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Steven Mayhew, Barbara Mayhew
  • Publication number: 20050246832
    Abstract: A sanitary washing unit (1) having a hand washing basin (1) and at least one sanitary outlet armature (3). The sanitary outlet armature (3) has at least two spaced apart outlet openings (4) to produce visually separated outward flowing water streams (5). The washing unit (1) of the invention has the feature that the longitudinal axes of the outlet openings (4) that determine outflow direction of the water streams (5) are arranged at such an angle that adjacent water streams (5) overlap at least in sections in the atmospheric area between the outlet opening (4) and the impact zone of the water streams (5) in the wash basin (2) or that the distance between the water streams increases. The risk of excessive splashing in the wash basin area is considerably reduced by the washing unit (1).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Neoperl GmbH
    Inventors: Uwe Zoller, Christoph Weis
  • Publication number: 20050246833
    Abstract: Various embodiments of a patient removal system are provided for evacuating a patient during an emergency. The patient removal systems may be used to transport the patient while the patient is on a mattress, or the patient removal systems may be used to transport the patient without the mattress. The patient removal systems permit caregivers to transport patients out of danger or harm without requiring patient support devices to be transported along with the patients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Mark Barth, Gregory Branson, John Biondo, John Koenig, Mitchell Smith
  • Publication number: 20050246834
    Abstract: A pull member for a patient transfer mattress preferably includes a first portion attached to the inflatable mattress and a second portion attached to the first portion such that a pulling force applied to the second portion is transmitted to the first portion at a location that is substantially equidistant from the top and bottom sheets. The pull member may be T-shaped having a first portion extending along a side panel between the top and bottom sheets or may include a first portion having opposite end attached to the mattress to define a loop. The pull member may include a hand grip to facilitate grasping engagement. The pull member may include a pair of elongated straps and an attachment mechanism for releasable attachment between the strap pair. The pull member may include a connector lug and a clip member for releasable attachment between first and second portions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Robert Weedling, James Weedling
  • Publication number: 20050246835
    Abstract: An adjustable crib includes a base and a bed frame which is connected to the base. A tilting device is connected to the base and able to title the head end of the bed frame so that the head of the baby can be located slight higher than the stomach. A rotating device is connected to the base and able to rotate the bed frame, such that the left side of the baby's body is higher than the right side of the body. The specific adjustment of the crib effectively prevents the baby from throwing up after having milk.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Chin-Chuan Tu
  • Publication number: 20050246836
    Abstract: A foldable hammock includes two bottom frames, and two side frames. Each of the bottom frames includes a fixed tube and two retractable tubes each retractably mounted on the fixed tube. Each of the two side frames includes two connected upright rods, two protruding sockets, and a hanging hook. Thus, the foldable hammock is available for a canopy, a soft bed, a swing chair, a foldable chair or the like, thereby enhancing the versatility of the foldable hammock to facilitate a user operating the foldable hammock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Chung-Sen Wu
  • Publication number: 20050246837
    Abstract: A bed guard assembly includes one or more side panels, an end panel coupled to the one or more side panels, and stabilizers for placement beneath a mattress, coupled to the one or more side panels. Each side panel includes a rigid outer side frame and fabric material attached to the rigid outer side frame. The end panel includes a rigid outer end frame and fabric material attached to the rigid outer end frame. Each side panel and/or the end panel can also include a substantially horizontal rigid member spanning an interior of the outer side frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Jason Macari, Steven Gibree
  • Publication number: 20050246838
    Abstract: A protective cover for a comforter has a bottom face and a top face which form a flexible woven fabric envelope. The cover is formed from a single-piece envelope including an edge which is at least partly closed in a permanent manner and three edges having fast opening and closing devices allowing the two faces of the envelope to be partly separated in order for the comforter to be placed on one of the faces of the envelope, so that the comforter is covered by the other face and at least two edges of the faces are joined with the aid of the fast opening and closing devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Jose Wirtz
  • Publication number: 20050246839
    Abstract: A bed foundation includes, in an advantageous form, a sidewall frame, a box-spring array, at least one spring interconnect, and at least a first structural foam layer. The sidewall frame includes a plurality of interlocking frame members. The sidewall frame has a frame interior, a frame top, and a frame bottom. The box-spring array is received within the frame interior and includes a plurality of springs. The at least one spring interconnect extends from the sidewall frame and into the frame interior. At least one spring interconnect interacts with at least one spring to thereby aid in retaining that at least one spring in place relative to the sidewall frame. The first structural foam layer is attached to one of the frame top and the frame bottom and extends thereacross. Advantageously, this first structural foam layer forms a mechanical interlock with the sidewall frame at the given one of frame top and the frame bottom to which it is attached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Alan Niswonger
  • Publication number: 20050246840
    Abstract: The present invention provides a fiber processing agent used for processing a surface of a fiber, and the fiber processing agent contains a soluble eggshell membrane and a reactive organic compound having a reactive group. With the fiber processed with the fiber processing agent having the composition as described above, even when the fiber is used for a long period of time, the eggshell membrane is not removed therefrom and the properties provided by the eggshell membrane can be maintained, so that the fiber has excellent durability and can continuously provide the moisture retention, water-absorbing property, moisture-absorbing property, antistatic property, and wound-treating property.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Idemitsu Technofine Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masahiro Sano, Tomoyuki Kanemitsu
  • Publication number: 20050246841
    Abstract: The present invention relates to textile benefit compositions comprising a cellulosic based polymer component; a material selected from the group consisting of a dispersible polyolefin, a chlorine inhibitor, a dye fixative and mixtures thereof; a cross-linking agent; a carrier and an optional wetting agent or, alternatively, a chlorine inhibitor; a material selected from the group consisting of a dispersible polyolefin, a cellulosic based polymer component, a dye fixative and mixtures thereof; a cross-linking agent; a carrier and an optional wetting agent. The present invention also relates to processes for making and using the aforementioned compositions and textiles treated with such compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Jiping Wang
  • Publication number: 20050246842
    Abstract: A moisture-permeable waterproof high density fabric made of polyester filament yarn with filament size of 0.2˜0.8 denier per filament (dpf) and with cross section having at least three grooves or recessions formed as Y-shaped, cross-shaped, or W-shaped cross section, or with cross section arranged as distinctive shape of Y-shaped, cross-shaped, or W-shaped cross section at different section of the filament yarn; the fabric is manufactured by high density weaving method, and processed by water repellent and hot press finish after dyeing processing through which to obtain a moisture-permeable waterproof fabric with property of hydrostatic pressure resistance higher than 700 mm H2O and wash ability better than that of the conventional woven fabric made of polyester filament yarn having round cross section, as well as better reproducibility without the need of coating or laminating processing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: NAN YA PLASTICS CORPORATION
    Inventor: Zo-Chun Jen
  • Publication number: 20050246843
    Abstract: A washing machine filter having improved structures of a drain filter and a drain casing so that foreign substances are effectively eliminated from wash water, thereby making itless necessary to frequently clean the drain filter. The drain filter includes a filter member having filter holes and filter protrusions, and a hand lever rotatably connected to the front end of the filter member. The filter protrusions, having a length larger than the depth of the filter holes, are perpendicularly protruded upward from the surface of the filter member, and each of the filter holes has a hexagonal shape. The drain filter can be detachable from the drain casing through a filter entrance formed in the front surface of the drain casing. A guide plate can be positioned at the rear end of the filter member, and a guide protrusion corresponding to the guide plate can be formed at the filter entrance, thereby permitting alignment of the drain filter within the drain casing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Song, Do Kim
  • Publication number: 20050246844
    Abstract: Solute-loaded polymer microparticles are obtained by immersing microparticles in a bath comprising a selected solute dissolved in a ternary solvent system. A first solvent of the ternary system is a strong solvent for both the solute and the polymer from which the microparticle was formed. A second solvent is a weak solvent or non-solvent for the solute and the polymer (tuning solvent). A third solvent is a weak solvent or non-solvent for the solute and polymer, but serves as a co-solvent with respect to the first and second solvents in that it is miscible with both the first and second solvents. The amount of solute incorporated into the microparticles is controlled by adjusting the ratio of solute with respect to the microparticle polymer, and by adjusting the composition of the ternary solvent system, principally the amount of tuning solvent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: BioArray Solutions, Ltd.
    Inventors: Sukanta Banerjee, Cecilia Georgescu, Michael Seul
  • Publication number: 20050246845
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to the floor scrubbing or finishing machines. There is provided a machine for scrubbing or finishing a floor surface comprising carriage means adapted for translational movement over a floor surface, a workhead, an electric motor carried by the carriage means and arranged in use to drive the workhead and battery support means adapted in use to support at least one battery as a source of electric power for driving the electric motor, wherein said battery support means are adapted to support said at least one battery so that said at least one battery can be positioned in a selected one of a range of positions relative to said workhead whereby the loading on said workhead can be varied as required.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Christopher Duncan, John Findlay
  • Publication number: 20050246846
    Abstract: A snake feeding device comprises a base having opposite ends, an actuator pivotally mounted on the base, and first and second sets of drive rolls spaced apart in the direction between ends of the base. Each set includes a roll on the base and two rolls on the actuator for engaging a snake therebetween and displacing the snake relative to the base in the direction between the ends thereof in response to rotation of the snake. The actuator selectively displaces the rolls of each set relative to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Michael Rutkowski, Jon Dunkin
  • Publication number: 20050246847
    Abstract: A toothbrush includes: a handle shaped and dimensioned to be grasped by a human hand; necks coupled to the handle; bristle supports coupled to the necks; and bristles coupled to the bristle supports. The toothbrush, through the bristles coupled to the bristle supports and the necks, is configured to adapt to a dento-gingival junction and all other changing surfaces encountered during brushing to disrupt plaque. The necks provide (i) resistance above 0.35 kilograms of brushing pressure force and (ii) resiliency below 3.77 kilograms of brushing pressure force. The bristles, the necks, and the bristle supports, in combination, provide (i) resistance above 0.55 kilograms of brushing pressure force and (ii) resiliency below 3.89 kilograms of brushing pressure force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Michael Brice
  • Publication number: 20050246848
    Abstract: Disclosed is a brush for cleaning toilet bowls and the like. The brush has a permanent handle and can be used with a replaceable/disposable brush head that is flushable after use. The brush is a stack of sheets of water-dissolvable material. The sheets are compressed to both bind them together into a stack. There is a longitudinal slit in the rear of the brush head to create left and right rear attachment tabs. A wand provides a remote system for clamping and unclamping the brush head. The wand has a jaw whose mouth has two wedge shaped teeth that are offset from each other to clamp the corresponding tabs while driving the tabs in opposite directions in the jaw.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Terra Morgan, Douglas Soller, Kenneth Michaels, Peter Neumann
  • Publication number: 20050246849
    Abstract: A cleaning implement with a handle and an antimicrobial surface can be used to clean hard surfaces and thereafter remain sanitary. The cleaning implement may be a manual tool or a motorized tool. The cleaning implement may have a disposable cleaning pad. Examples of suitable cleaning implements include a toilet cleaning device, a bathroom cleaning device, a shower cleaning device a hard surface floor mop, a carpet mop, and an auto cleaning device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Douglas Minkler, Lisa Blum
  • Publication number: 20050246850
    Abstract: During a televised entertainment event, a handheld cleaning device is used to wipe a stage or other planar surface to remove liquid there from. The device has an exterior displaying a visual advertisement, and the act of wiping the planar surface is televised, including the advertisement displayed on the device. This promotes over television the product or service in the advertisement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Kurt Robinson
  • Publication number: 20050246851
    Abstract: A set of color coded mop pads includes a first mop pad that is substantially flat, has a mop portion with a periphery, and has a first colored piping on the periphery associated with a first use, and a second mop pad that is substantially flat, has a mop portion with a periphery, and has a second colored piping on the periphery associated with a second use. The color of the first colored piping is different from the color of the second colored piping and the first use is different from the second use. This configuration also provides a method for color coding mop pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Judy Cline
  • Publication number: 20050246852
    Abstract: This invention relates to a novel automobile wiper holder with pressurized stability, warning effect and variable size, at least constituting the blade holder, the first connecting panel, the second connecting panel, the third connecting panel and the holder seat. The pressurized panel is design to be mounted on the both sides of surface of the holder seat so as to keep the wiper blade always pressed close to the windshield during the driving irrespective of the wind pressure applied to the wiper holder. The holder seat has a projected hollow body to house the a circuit linking to the lighting elements which will illuminate the transparent or translucent pressurized panel or semicircular tube in an effort to bring to the attention of the driver the poor vision in the bad weather. The second and the third connecting panels provide a plurality of retaining holes or retaining slides in collaboration with the cover panel for employing variable size of wiper blades.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: JANCHY ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Shun-Tien Shen
  • Publication number: 20050246853
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for minimizing the accumulation of soil and debris within a vacuum system of a surface maintenance machine is disclosed. A secondary fluid, such as pressurized cleaning solution, is sprayed into the vacuum system in order to reduce soil and debris accumulation within the vacuum system without applying additional fluid to a floor surface. In one embodiment of the invention, pressurized fluid is introduced directly into the vacuum extractor tool of a surface cleaning machine in order to dislodge accumulated debris on surfaces therein. A method of minimizing the accumulation of soil and debris within the vacuum system is also disclosed. The invention is applicable to a variety of portable and vehicle-based floor cleaning machines.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Paul Pierce, Frederick Heckman, Jeffrey Oberlin
  • Publication number: 20050246854
    Abstract: A retractable hose extension for a vacuum having an expandable hose within a containment structure, a first coupling at the first end of the hose and in the first end of the containment structure for connecting the hose to a vacuum, a valve at the second end of the hose, and either a door or other releasable retention device for the hose. Preferably, the valve is an iris valve. Two fixed embodiment and one portable embodiment exist. The first fixed embodiment is inserted within a wall. The second fixed embodiment is rotatably attached to a tube contained within or running below a ceiling and extending from a vacuum system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: John Stockton
  • Publication number: 20050246855
    Abstract: A retractable hose extension for a vacuum having an expandable hose within a containment structure, a first coupling at the first end of the hose and in the first end of the containment structure for connecting the hose to a vacuum, a valve at the second end of the hose, and either a door or other releasable retention device for the hose. Preferably, the valve is an iris valve. Two fixed embodiment and one portable embodiment exist. The first fixed embodiment is inserted within a wall. The second fixed embodiment is rotatably attached to a tube contained within or running below a ceiling and extending from a vacuum system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: John Stockton, Ned Hansen
  • Publication number: 20050246856
    Abstract: A simple dust collector includes a housing, a base plate horizontally separating the interior of the housing to form a motor chamber for fix a motor to rotate a fan covered by a fan cover under the base plate. A sucking passageway and a wind-exhausting hole are formed under the fan cover, and a tube joint is connected with the sucking passageway connected to a dust tube. The plurality of wind outlets are formed in a lower section of the housing and sealed by an airy cloth ring to filter dust from wind. The housing has an opening in a lower side and the opening is fitted with a dust bag for dust carried by the wind generated by the fan from the passageway and swirled by centrifugal force caused by rotation of the fan to fall and be collected in the dust bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Chieh Cheng
  • Publication number: 20050246857
    Abstract: Catching grooves (34) extending in the axial direction are formed in the cylindrical outer surface of a brush base (35) that has a slender, substantially cylindrical shape and made of a twistable material. Brush attaching portions (43) of brush members (41) and blade attaching portions (47) of scraping members (42) are respectively secured in the catching grooves (34) so that axially aligned bristles (44) of each brush member (41) and an axially extending blade (46) of each scraping member (42) project from the cylindrical outer surface of the brush base (35). Receiving members (53) are respectively fitted to both ends of a shaft (51) inserted through a shaft insertion hole (39) of the brush base (35). By rotating the receiving members (53) in opposite directions, the brush base (35) is twisted in a spiral and secured. By eliminating the necessity of forming the brush base (35) in a twisted shape beforehand by means of twist extrusion molding, the invention facilitates production of the brush base (35).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Applicant: Toshiba Tec Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Shuhei Omoto, Yasuhiro Ohtsu
  • Publication number: 20050246858
    Abstract: A brush roller assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a rotatable spindle having a longitudinal axis, a first end, a second end and a central portion. A first airflow enhancing device (“AED”) is positioned, by being molded onto or operationally attached to, the first end of the rotatable spindle. The first AED includes a central portion, which is positioned substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rotatable spindle when the first AED is positioned on the first end of the rotatable spindle. The first AED includes at least one fan blade projection outwardly extending from the periphery of the central portion of the first AED. The fan blade projection facilitates the movement of debris directly or indirectly from the first end of the rotatable spindle toward the central portion of the rotatable spindle. A second AED device may be positioned on the second end of the rotatable spindle, wherein the second AED has similar structure to and attaches in similar fashion as the first AED.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: William Kimmerle, Carl Sauers
  • Publication number: 20050246859
    Abstract: This impeller-free vacuum cleaner is based on a rotary piston. Vacuum suction of 300 inches of water or better can be delivered. Quietness of below 70 db can be delivered. Tongued rotary piston assemblies may be strategically placed, such as stacked, to eliminate vacuum suction dead zones. Sealing problems that otherwise were encountered with previous reciprocating and rotary piston structures for vacuum cleaners are solved by using a tongued rotary piston with a double-notched rotary valve operating by a Geneva mechanism, and a novel pancake-shaped cylindrical structure to house the rotary piston. An inventive rotary combustion engine also is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Charles Castronovo
  • Publication number: 20050246860
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a door closer, in a housing of which is received a sliding cylinder, the sliding cylinder is provided with teeth on an outer periphery thereof for meshing with a gear wheel of a door shaft, a sliding cylinder interiorly formed with inner pipe serves to move relative to a piston of a piston shaft. At an end of the piston shaft is provided with an oil-replenishing cylinder that serves to replenish hydraulic oil to the sliding cylinder via a one-way valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Tan-Cheng Huang
  • Publication number: 20050246861
    Abstract: A baby stroller extension handle having three 90 degree bends and being clampable to a baby stroller handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2004
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventor: Erik Monrad