Abstract: A multi-purpose trucker's power puller tool with a hook rod that slides in the bore of a handle, and a weighted head at an end of the handle. The weighted head provides momentum to the hooked end for yanking free stuck objects, such as a truck's fifth wheel pin. The slidable rod also allows the tool to be locked in extended or collapsed positions. The invention also allows interchangeable hook rods to be used, so that the tool may be adapted to different purposes, such as grabbing and pulling eyelets of truck load covers, or pulling chains.

Abstract: It is aimed to produce cotton fibers and fabrics containing thereof, which are excellent in dyeability and has gloss on surfaces and soft touch, or in otherwise to produce cotton-regenerated cellulose composite fiber product that has improved coloring evenness between the cotton fibers and the regenerated cellulose while keeping soft touch and sufficint dyeability. Yarns, fabrics or the like is subjected to processing with aqueous solution of alkaline metal hydroxide having surface tension of no more than 75 dyn/cm2; the processing being made under no tensile stress until static friction coefficient of the cotton fibers become 50 to 75% of that before the processing, or the processing being made under tensile stress until the static friction coefficient become 40 to 65% of that before the processing.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus includes an inner shaft rotatably driven about a longitudinal axis of rotation, an outer shaft concentric with the inner shaft for selective rotation about the longitudinal axis, a coupling element movable between a first position engaging the inner shaft to the outer shaft for rotation therewith, and a second position disengaging the inner shaft from the outer shaft for relative rotation therebetween, and an actuating element connected to the coupling element and operable to move the coupling element between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A method of providing a consumer with a custom hair colouring product. Details of personal characteristics are obtained from the consumer with the assistance of a licensed hair colouring technician, including a desired hair colour. A custom formula is developed based upon the personal characteristics of the consumer, wherein the formula prescribes two or more base dye colours and their relative quantities. The consumer is provided with the two more base dye colours and a developer agent and self-applies the custom hair colouring product.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising, in a medium that is suitable for dyeing keratin fibers, such as human keratin fibers, at least one compound chosen from heptafulvene and tropolone derivatives and mixtures thereof. The present disclosure similarly relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers using the compositions, optionally in the presence of at least one oxidizing agent, and also to a multi-compartment kit comprising at least one compartment comprising a composition as disclosed herein, and at least one compartment comprising a composition comprising at least one oxidizing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition for dyeing keratin fibres, in particular human keratin fibres such as the hair, comprising, in a suitable dyeing medium, at least one hydroxyalkyl compound of general formula (I) below: and at least one cosmetic adjuvant according to the invention. The present invention also relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibres using these compositions based on hydroxyalkyl compounds, to a device with compartments and to the use of these compounds in hair dyeing.

Abstract: The invention relates to reactive dyes for ink-jet printing. A series of reactive monoazo dyes derived from ? acid were synthesized, the printing quality of the inks made from the dyes were evaluated and compared with those of the commercial inks. The materials printed include photo papers, glossy papers, A4 papers and pretreated cotton. Based on the data of CIE Lab, it is found that inks made from the inventive dyes have smaller ?E and better fastness against water and light. The printing quality of the inventive inks is better than those of the commercial inks. The inventive dyes can solve current problems such as complicate operation process and the treatment required for high polluted waster water produced associated with the conventional printing industry, such that not only the cost and time are saved, but also the demand of diversity required by customers can be satisfied.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush may comprise a handle at a first end of the toothbrush and having a motor disposed therein. The electric toothbrush may also comprise a head at a second end of the toothbrush. The head may comprise a first bristle group, a second bristle group, and a third bristle group. The head may further comprise at least one elastomeric element. Further, the head may comprise a moveable bristle holder which oscillates. The moveable bristle holder may comprise at least one elastomeric element in the shape of a prophy cup.

Abstract: A toilet cleaning brush with a relatively long arcuately formed handle one end of which holds a brush receiving device and the other end being formed into a hollow gripping area, the interior of which houses the power supply for the brush. The power supply can be either batteries or an adaptor or both. A brush is operably attached to the handle end brush-receiving device, and the unit is operably configured for the power supply to rotate the brush for cleaning. The elongate handle supports a cleaner-filled receptacle that supplies the brush with a selectively chosen quantity of cleaner. The brush has a retractable splashguard. A brush supporting stand is provided that has a supporting surface-engaging end and a handle-supporting and retaining end, both ends joining proximate the power supply storing receptacle.

Abstract: The brushhead attachment system includes a hub member which is secured to a drive shaft of a personal care appliance for oscillating action. The hub member includes a number of spaced locking elements in the form of protrusions around the periphery thereof. An annular outer brushhead portion with a first group of bristles includes a plurality of spaced grooves in the outer surface thereof which mate with extending pins in the body of the appliance for insertion and removal of the outer brushhead portion.

Abstract: The bristle arrangement includes a first brush portion which has a first set of bristles, the first brush portion being arranged in an annular configuration, and remains stationary in operation of the appliance. The bristle arrangement also includes a second brush portion which has a second set of bristles, wherein the second brush portion oscillates at a selected frequency. The second set of bristles has a circular arrangement, fitting within the opening of the annular arrangement of the first set of bristles. The first and second sets of bristles have a diameter within the range of 3 mils to 5 mils, and a length in the range of 0.3 to 0.425 inches. The first bristle set includes 40 to 100 bristle tufts and the second bristle set includes 40 to 120 bristle tufts, which are substantially evenly spread, respectively.

Abstract: A tooth brush includes a handle, a shank attached to the handle and having a housing, a casing disposed in the housing, and a paddle wheel rotatably received in the casing and having a shaft extended out of the casing. A rotary brush device is attached to the shaft of the paddle wheel, and includes a number of brush members for teeth brushing purposes. A water supplying device may be used to supply water into the casing, to drive and to rotate the paddle wheel relative to the casing, and to drive the brush members of the rotary brush device to brush teeth. The casing includes a cover having one or more orifices for allowing water to flow out through the orifices of the cover of the casing.

Abstract: An ornamental design and a portable appliance that has been specifically designed to remove Bird droppings from all transportation vehicles and surfaces on land and sea. The device is a multi purpose and battery driven portable BIRD DROPPING removal system “BDR”. This is a hand held device that embraces a “DC” Direct Current powered, A Low Torque motor, driving several gears and then right angled rotating disks that holds a disposable sponge disk pad that is uniquely saturated with a cleaning liquid solution. The rotating saturated disk is specifically designed to wipe clean hardened bird droppings that are deposited on surfaces by removing the bird droppings in a quick time as not to smear the bird dropping on its surface. Even though the surfaces are exposed to the sun and intense heat the Bird dropping remover will separate the bird dropping from the surface without damage to the paint or other surface material.

Abstract: A hand-held scrubbing device for cleaning a surface has a waterproof casing having an interior area and an exterior area. The interior area has an electromechanical motor and a battery joined to the electromechanical motor. The exterior area has a scrubbing surface removably joined to the electromechanical motor which provides a mechanical action to the scrubbing surface. The scrubbing surface is impregnated with a cleaning composition. A kit has a hand-held scrubbing device, while a method of use employs such a hand-held scrubbing device. A disposable scrubbing surface impregnated with a cleaning composition is designed for use with a hand-held scrubbing device.

Abstract: A bag includes a sealed hollow body and water-soluble powders contained in the body for removing an oil film on a windshield of a vehicle. The body is soft and permeable. Preferably, the body is water-absorbable. Preferably, the water-soluble powders are made of an inorganic material selected from a group consisting of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, manganese oxide, copper oxide, calcium silicate, silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, iron oxide, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: An oral care device for providing a user the flexibility to play and record any type of music or sound they prefer on the oral care device in use. The oral care device may be any dental device that is capable of providing oral hygiene to a user of the device such as, e.g., a toothbrush.

Abstract: A toothbrush (10) is disclosed with soft fingers (16) mounted on the toothbrush head (14). During use of the tooth-brush the fingers move laterally relative to the axis of the tooth-brush thereby improving the tooth cleaning and gum massaging performance of the toothbrush. The lateral movement of the fingers is accomplished by relatively stiff ribs (24) which physically interconnect the fingers to flexible portions of the toothbrush head. The ribs translate flexure of the head into the lateral movement of the fingers.

Abstract: A multi-roller applicator for the application of paint having a handle member and a frame member, the frame member having secured thereto in parallel relationship, a pair of spaced apart axles for the receipt of a frame core member and paint absorbing sleeve member rotationally mounted thereon for the application of paint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a paint roller having a multi-part bearing which is disposed on a frame and onto which a tubular roll body can be slipped. The bearing here comprises an inner part encompassing the frame and an outer part encompassing the inner part, the inner part and the outer part being able to be twisted in contrarotation and an external diameter of the outer part being able to be enlarged and diminished depending on a twist direction.

Abstract: A stop log slot/guide cleaning method and apparatus is disclosed as a frame with attached scraping or scrubbing devices attached in locations that will contact and shear off attached marine life or debris. A flushing system that using water or compressed air or both attached and located on the frame pushes the removed or loose debris off of the stop log slot/guide seating surfaces as the frame is lowered into or removed from the slot leaving clean flat sealing surfaces for the stop log seals to seal against.

Abstract: A debris collection apparatus that is generally shaped as a rectangular sheet and fabricated of a flexible plastic material. The apparatus' front-to-back form is that of a shallow arch or upwardly extending curve. A leading edge of the apparatus is beveled to facilitate the debris pick-up process. Two corners of the apparatus are formed with diagonally-oriented finger tabs, that are raised above the surface of the rest of the sheet, or cut-outs defining handles. The debris collection apparatus may be manufactured using an injection molding process. The apparatus is fabricated of lightweight materials chosen to provide an appropriate degree of flexibility, resiliency, durability, and longevity. The apparatus possesses a simple, yet scalable, design that may be economically manufactured and sold to provide for widespread use.

Abstract: A cleaning appliance includes a housing with a brushroll and a wheel mounted thereto. A floor-type sensor is disposed within a mounting tube secured to the housing. The floor-type sensor emits sonic energy toward a surface being traversed by the cleaning appliance and receives corresponding sonic energy reflected by the surface. A comparator, electrically coupled to the floor-type sensor, compares the received reflected sonic energy to one or more associated predetermined values to determine the type of surface being traversed. A processor analyzes the results of the comparison and controls at least one of a suction fan, said wheel and said brushroll, based at least in part on the analysis.

Abstract: A platform mounted drive train for a professional carpet and floor cleaner system, the platform mounted drive train being formed of a rigid platform; a power plant having two spaced apart mounting structures secured to the rigid platform; a vacuum blower having one mounting structure secured-to-the rigid platform; a rigid structural connector coupled between the power plant and the vacuum blower for rigidly securing the vacuum blower in fixed lateral, angular and rotational alignment with the power plant; and a coupler assembly interfaced between an output drive of the power plant and an input drive of the vacuum blower. The drive train is optionally mounted using one or more vibration isolators.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle including a nozzle head, the nozzle head having at least one mechanical beater and at least one sonic beater.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle including a nozzle head, the nozzle head including at least one mechanical beater and at least one sonic beater, the at least one sonic beater including a beater portion and an ultrasonic actuating member that vibrates the beater portion.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner nozzle including a nozzle head, the nozzle head including at least one mechanical beater and at least one sonic beater, the at least one sonic beater comprising a beater portion and an actuating member that vibrates the beater portion. The beater portion includes a hollow cylinder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a curtain hook, comprising: a strip, an assembly connected to the strip of a first flange directed toward the strip and a second flange directed away from the strip, and at least one carriage closing round the second flange and provided with a hook-like member, wherein the carriage is displaceable relative to the second flange. The invention also relates to a strip for use in such a curtain hook. The invention further relates to a carriage for use in such a curtain hook.

Abstract: A multi-section hinge mechanism (60) includes a rotary member (10), a connecting shaft (20) and a hollow cylindrical body (30). The rotary member includes a disk (1) and a securing portion (12) integrally formed with the disk. The connecting shaft includes a shaft portion (22) and an elastic body (23) provided on the shaft portion. The hollow cylindrical body includes a bottom portion (31) and defining a plurality of grooves (33) in an inner wall thereof. The bottom portion defines a hole (32). The shaft portion is rotatably received in the hole. The shaft portion of the connecting shaft is securely engaged with the securing portion of the rotary member. The elastic body engages in one of the grooves of the cylindrical body.

Abstract: A hinge for anchoring and folding on a small pintle which has a diameter between 3 and 7.9 mm to form a stepless swiveling and anchoring by increasing the friction resistant force to counter the torque. It includes a maneuvering structure which has a rotary member and an anchor member that form a rotational displacement on the contact surfaces therebetween that can be swiveled and anchored in a stepless manner and latched on a fixed location for closing. A braking structure is provided that has braking elements and washers to increase the friction resistant forces so that the small pintle has adequate friction resistant forces to anchor a display device after unfolding. The maneuvering structure has anchor elements and retaining troughs of different sizes that cannot be coupled with each other when the display device is unfolded and swiveled to 180 degrees to maintain the original friction resistant forces so that the display device may be anchored at any angle after unfolded.

Abstract: A hinge device of a portable terminal connects a keyboard member to a comparatively massive display member and has cam and friction mechanisms. The cam mechanism has a fixing cam for axially receiving a shaft which extends into a cam case having a rotation arresting mechanism fixed on the shaft, a slider cam provided slidably in a manner to confront the fixing cam restrained in its rotation by the cam case, and an elastic mechanism for pressing the slider cam toward the fixing cam. The friction mechanism has a friction ring attached to the shaft and fitted into the friction case under pressure with a rotatable rotation arresting mechanism, so that both of automatic close lock function from a predetermined closed angle between the first and second members and a free stop function when opening and closing operation of the first and second members can be realized together without strain.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design method and apparatus for a handle or grip providing a shape and structure that fills various regions of the hand except a region in an area over the underlying carpal tunnel. Such design method and apparatus provides for various supports and handles for use by a hand. In particular, the apparatus includes a generally boot-shaped body or portions thereof. The body or body portions include a radial section, an ulnar section and middle section. Furthermore the body has a distal (frontal) finger side, proximal (back) side, palmar side and a thumb side. The body also has radial and ulnar sides. These portions are shaped to engage the various corresponding regions of the inner surface of the hand. These sections and sides forming the body can be divided and used separately for individual applications of the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention provides a design method and apparatus for a handle or grip providing a shape and structure that fills various regions of the hand except a region in an area over the underlying carpal tunnel. Such design method and apparatus provides for various supports and handles for use by a hand. In particular, the apparatus includes a generally boot-shaped body or portions thereof. The body or body portions include a radial section, an ulnar section and middle section. Furthermore the body has a distal (frontal) finger side, proximal (back) side, palmar side and a thumb side. The body also has radial and ulnar sides. These portions are shaped to engage the various corresponding regions of the inner surface of the hand. These sections and sides forming the body can be divided and used separately for individual applications of the present invention.

Abstract: A faller bar assembly includes a support member that defines a generally annular shaft. A sleeve defines a tubular wall with a generally annular opening and receives the generally annular shaft. The sleeve includes a rib that projects outwardly from the tubular wall and supports a plurality of combing needles. The rib includes a rib wall disposed within a plane defined by an axis of the generally annular opening. The rib wall defines an intermediate surface with the tubular wall having an angle of between 40 and 55 degrees to the plane defined by the axis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for drafting at least one sliver (FB) by means of a regulated spinning machine, particularly a carding machine or drawing frame, comprising pairs of rollers (2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b) which are disposed one behind another and upstream of which the cross section of the at least one sliver is measured. The inventive method is characterized by the fact that at least one roller (2a, 3a) of a first pair of rollers (2a, 2b, 3a, 3b) is triggered via a first regulating circuit while at least one roller (4a) of a second pair of rollers (4a, 4b) is triggered via a second regulating circuit based on the measuring signals. Also disclosed is a device for carrying out the inventive method.

Abstract: A flat strap structure including at least one metal reinforcing wire and a strap made of plastic material by molding. The metal reinforcing wire is integrally embedded in the plastic strap. The metal reinforcing wire is formed of flexible metal wire or steel cable or is composed of electrically conductive wires enclosed by a layer of cable. The metal reinforcing wire serves to enhance the shear strength and tension strength of the flat strap to ensure safety in use of the flat strap. In addition, the electrically conductive wires can conduct current to transmit electric signal.

Abstract: A strap tensioning device for anchoring a load to an anchor point, that includes a strap, a base member having a pair of arms, a handle rotatably connected to the base member, a mechanism operated by rotation of the handle for securing the strap to the base member under a tension, an anchor for anchoring the base member to the anchor point, and a tension indicating device connected to the base member. The tension indicating device includes a load member extending between the arms, and preferably a spring connected between the load member and the base member. At least one of the anchor and the strap are configured to exert a changing force on the load member for moving the load member against a resilient force of the spring as the tension in the strap changes.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp with top and bottom sections, each section having a bore to receive a magnet, and each section having an interlocking surface on the perimeter of the bore. An eyelet is positioned on the perimeter of each section. The interlocking surfaces consist of mating camber protrusions that will lift and separate the top and bottom sections when the sections are rotated in one direction by the eyelets. One magnet is longer than the other to provide structural resistance to separation at the camber protrusions by opposing force exerted through the eyelets. In another embodiment, a steel tube is positioned in the bore of one section to encase the magnets to redirect magnetic flux and provide additional structural resistance against opposing force through the eyelets. Additional steel shielding can be used to reduce magnetic flux emanating from the clasp. Neodymium magnets coated with gold or silver are preferred.

Abstract: An opener for a slide fastener comprising an insert pin mounted on a bottom end of a fastener element, a notch portion provided in a main body portion thereof, a base portion provided on an upper side to be projected to a box pin side, an inserting portion that is to be inserted into the fastener element on the box pin side and provided protrudedly on the base portion, a mounting portion provided adjacent to the inserting portion so that a leg portion of the fastener element can be placed thereon, an accommodating portion for accommodating an engaging head of the fastener element provided between a projecting portion on top of the main body portion and the inserting portion, wherein the right and left fastener elements are captured by the insert pin thereby blocking separation due to push-up from a rear surface, when the inserting portion is inserted into the fastener elements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of a toggle clamp assist tool for a toggle clamp having a clamp jaw, clamp arm, and a clamp loop. The toggle clamp assist tool comprises a base member. A clamp pin coupled to the base and configured to engage the clamp loop of the toggle clamp. An actuator is mounted on the base and configured to contact the clamp arm of the toggle clamp. A controller is coupled to the actuator, wherein the actuator is selectively in contact with the clamp arm of the toggle clamp when the controller is activated. The actuator may be one of a fluid cylinder and an electric apparatus.

Abstract: A locking device is disclosed. The device includes a base portion having a base free end, a base hinged end, and an elongated top face extending between the base free end and the base hinged end. The device also includes a top portion having a top free end, a top hinged end, and an elongated bottom face extending between the top free end and the top hinged end. A hinge is hingedly connecting the base hinged end and the top hinged end. A locking mechanism releasably secures the base free end and the top free end such that the top face of the base portion and the bottom face of the top portion are secured proximate to each other.

Abstract: A carabiner for retaining an article includes a spine, a gate coupled to the spine, and a holder coupled to the spine configured to receive the article.

Abstract: A hook and an eye are integral with and located at opposite longitudinal ends of a body. The hook includes a tip spaced from the body and defining a mouth for attachment of the hook to a ring or other object. A lock pin mounted in the body moves axially between a closed position engaging the tip of the hook and an open position. The body has a flat, easily gripped shape with a button at one side movable in a transverse direction. A cam system translates transverse button movement into axial movement of the lock pin, and provides a decreasing force-displacement characteristic. The hook is designed to break to prevent user injury in the event of excessive force, and includes a ramp surface facilitating detachment of the hook.

Abstract: Decorations, badges, insignia, etc., worn on clothing, are held by pins or nail-like projections of various lengths which penetrate the fabric. The decoration is usually held in place by sliding some sort of holding device onto said pin or nail-like projection. Because of the design of the holding device, if the pin is extraordinarily long, or the fabric it is placed upon is thin, the decoration will not lay flush to the fabric. In addition, most fasteners, after a short period of time, lose their holding ability. Subsequently, both the fastener and the decoration are lost. This invention eliminates both problems by holding the decoration flush to the fabric, and not readily wearing out.

Abstract: A pivoting casket carrier includes a pivoting bed having a predefined length and width. The bed includes a plurality of rollers disposed substantially transverse to the length of the bed for facilitating removal and placement of a casket on the bed. A pivoting mechanism is operatively connected to the bed to allow a predetermined degree of rotation of the bed about a central axis of the pivoting mechanism. A locking system is operatively coupled to the pivoting mechanism to enable operation of the pivoting mechanism to allow rotation of the bed when the locking system is in a first disengaged position, and disable operation of the pivoting mechanism to prevent rotation of the bed when the locking system is in a second engaged position.

Abstract: This is a design for a light weight sectional cemetery grave liner made of recycled plastic sheeting, which can be easily manufactured with simple tools. Its purpose is to prevent the collapse of graves in areas where larger cement grave liners or vaults cannot be used. It can be made in various sizes to accommodate limited grave space. The sections, all under 50 pounds, can be assembled in the grave by one person, without the need of heavy equipment. It also meets the traditional requirements of certain Orthodox religions that the body be interred directly in the soil.

Abstract: A hydroentangling process comprising providing fractionated cellulosic fibers having a length weighted average length of at least 2.4 mm and less than 2% on a weight basis of fines having a length no greater than 0.2 mm, forming said fibers into a mat, applying jets of fluid under pressure to the pulp fibers to entangle said fractionated cellulosic fibers. The fibers may be entangled with a nonwoven web.

Abstract: The device comprises in combination: an interlacing jet for reciprocally joining the covering yarn and the elastic yarn; supporting means for spools of elastic yarn; winding members for winding the composite yarn on a developing cop; a device for interrupting the feeding of composite yarn to said developing cop and starting the winding of the composite yarn on a new winding tube. The supporting means for the spools of elastic yarn are suitable for arranging at least one first spool of elastic yarn in a working position and at least a second spool of elastic yarn in a standby position and for transferring said second spool from the standby position to the working position. Furthermore, a retaining member is arranged near said interlacing jet to withhold an initial free end of the elastic yarn of said second spool in standby position. Means for introducing the elastic yarn of said second spool in said interlacing jet are also provided.

Abstract: A yarn withdrawal apparatus for continuously withdrawing a yarn from a feed yarn package and then from a reserve package, where the trailing yarn end on the feed package is knotted to the leading end of the yarn on the reserve package. The transition of the yarn from the feed yarn package to the reserve yarn package is detected by a sensor, which includes a movable yarn guide, which moves during the transition from an inactive position to a signaling position in a first degree of freedom of movement. To prevent the movable yarn guide from rebounding when it reaches the signaling position, the yarn guide or an element connected thereto defines a second degree of freedom of movement which is different from the first degree of freedom of movement, and such that after the rebound the movement is of such a kind that a departure from the signaling position back toward the inactive position is geometrically not possible.

Abstract: A process for forming a capacitor. The process includes the steps of forming an anode of a valve metal. A dielectric layer is formed on the valve metal. A conducting layer is formed on the dielectric layer wherein the conducting layer is the cathode. A carbon layer is sprayed onto the conducting layer and a silver layer is sprayed onto the on the conducting layer.

Abstract: A method for processing a lens barrel includes the steps of: (a) providing a processing device including a processing shaft and a cutting tool; (b) moving the lens barrel and the processing shaft relative to each other so that an image of the cutting tool projected on a plane that intersects a tubular wall of the lens barrel is orthogonal to the tubular wall; (c) moving the processing shaft relative to the lens barrel so that the cutting tool is close to the tubular wall; (d) moving the processing shaft relative to the lens barrel so that the cutting tool is in touch with the tubular wall; (e) moving the processing shaft and the lens barrel relative to each other so that the lens barrel is formed with a continuous groove on the tubular wall; and (f) moving the cutting tool away from the lens barrel.