Abstract: A fatliquoring agent comprises A) a mixture of modified natural oils containing a1) at least one oxidized sulfited natural oil and a2) at least one oxidized sulfated natural oil, B) an emulsifier mixture containing b1) at least one C6- to C14-alkanol alkoxylated with from 4 to 12 alkylene oxide units, b2) at least one C12- to C24-alkanol alkoxylated with from 15 to 40 alkylene oxide units and b3) at least one C12- to C24-alkanol alkoxylated with from 50 to 100 alkylene oxide units, and C) if required, a linear, cyclic or branched polymer of a dialkylsilanediol, SiR2(OH)2, where R is methyl, ethyl, n-propyl or phenyl, and/or D) if required, a compound of the formula (II) where R1 and R2 are identical or different and, independently of one another, are selected from the group consisting of H, M, saturated linear aliphatic C1- to C18-alkyl and saturated branched aliphatic C3- to C18-alkyl, where at least one of the two radicals R1 and R2?H, M with M=alkali metal or 0.

Abstract: In a method for treating ropelike textile goods in a closed container that contains at least two axially adjacent J-boxes for receiving textile goods during at least part of the treatment time, a driving motion in a feeding direction is imparted to the textile goods, by means of a gaseous flow of feeding medium made to act on the rope via feed nozzle means. The textile goods, before entering each J-box, pass through separate feed nozzle means assigned to that J-box. Upon exiting from these feed nozzle means, the textile goods are introduced selectively into the respective associated first J-box or a second J-box adjacent to this J-box, or in the case of at least one J-box are conducted along a predetermined path, which carries the textile goods away from this J-box.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for smoothing fibers containing keratin, in particular human hair. According to said method, the fibers are subjected to a thermal treatment and to a treatment with an agent containing at least one conditioning compound, selected from cationic polymers, quaternary ammonium compounds, silicones and protein hydrolysates. The invention also relates to the use of an agent containing at least one of the conditioning compounds concerned in said method for smoothing fibers containing keratin. The inventive method achieves an excellent, uniform smoothing of the fibers, which are also conditioned.

Abstract: Anionic coloring agents comprising at least one spacer-arm bounded to their chemical structure, wherein said anionic coloring agents have the following formula: CA—RSA, wherein, CA is an anionic coloring agent comprising at least a chromophore group selected from the group consisting of azo, anthraquinone, formazane, dioxazine, phthalocyanine and/or sulphur; and RSA is said spacer-arm, which has the following chemical structure: —X—R-Z, wherein, X is a chemical bond or a group having the formula —S(O)n, wherein n is 1 or 2; or a —NR1— group, wherein R1 is a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl group; R is a linear or branched C1-C10 alkylene group; Z is a —NR2R3, —S—SO3R4, or —SO3R5 group, wherein, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are, independently, a hydrogen atom or a linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl group; or, Z is a —NR6—(CH2)m—W group, wherein, R6 a hydrogen atom, a linear or branched hydroxy C1-C10 alkyl group, or a linear or branched C1-C10 alkyl group; m is an integer from 1 to 10; and W is a —COOR7, —

Abstract: A portable ramp and load support assembly including a pair of rigid, elongated, first and second ramp components hinged together at adjoining ends by a simple pivot pin. The apparatus is made of light-weight, injection molded plastic material, and is provided with a resilient, non-slip surface on its upper side. The ground-engaging end and vehicle-engaging end are also specially configured to prevent slippage and dislodgment during use. The assembly also includes a plurality of accessory parts that enable the ramp to have utility in numerous applications other than its use as a ramp. The assembly provides a sturdy, light-weight, long-lasting and easily cleanable ramp apparatus suitable for use by dog and other large animal owners with SUVs, pickups, RV's and station wagons. The assembly also includes disconnectable legs for allowing the ramp apparatus to be used as a grooming table, examination table, game-cleaning table, etc.

Abstract: A collapsible ramp (100) comprising a collapsible deck (102) and a collapsible support structure (104). The deck (102) is composed of plural transverse panels (106, 110, 112, 114, 116) selectively joinable by tongue and groove connections (120, 122) and permanently interconnected by filament connecting means or hinges which allow the deck (102) to be rolled or folded. The support structure (104) includes foldable longitudinal members (126) which are interconnected by collapsible brace arms (142) and have foldable legs (148, 150) provided with feet (160) including screw threaded ground engaging members (168, 186). Protrusions (124) on the panels engage recesses (146) in the longitudinal members (126). The lowermost panel (106) includes a tapered distal edge (108) for facilitating ramp entry and the upper panel (116) has a rounded upper distal edge (118) for safety reasons.

Abstract: A dock leveller, comprising a deck plate having a deck upper surface, which deck plate is pivotably connectible with a platform; a lip having a lip upper surface, which lip upper surface, with the deck upper surface, forms at least a part of a transport surface; and a lip hinge construction with a pivot element which pivotably connects an end of the lip and an end of the deck plate of the dock leveller, characterized in that the upper surface of the lip, through the pivot element, is placeable at a positive angle or a negative angle relative to a position in line with the upper surface of the deck, being pivotable to both one side and the other side.

Abstract: The system includes a plurality of joining assemblies (37, 38, 39) for removably attaching a driven member assembly (15) of the appliance to an appliance body portion (12), wherein the joining assemblies are separate from the torsional axis of the workpiece. The joining assemblies each include an extending pin member (43) on the appliance body and a receiving element (46) in the driven member assembly for receiving the extending pin member. A drive shaft (16) for the workpiece is connected to a head portion (24) of the driven member assembly by two springs (32, 34), wherein the extending pin member mates with the receiving element in such a manner that there is no lost motion of the workpiece during operation but also such that the driven member assembly is readily removable from the appliance body.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric toothbrush (10) having a rechargeable energy store (24) that is arranged in an inner space (36) in the body (12) of the toothbrush (10). The inner space (36) is sealed by a primary sealing element (56) against splash water and other detrimental influences. At least one contact element (28) for an external power supply unit (46) produces an electrically conductive connection to the energy store (24). The contact element is located either within the inner space (36), it being possible for the primary sealing element (56) to be removed for charging purposes, or outside the inner space (36), in which case it is optionally protected by an additional secondary sealing element (76). The invention also relates to a process for producing such a toothbrush.

Abstract: A wiper apparatus for sweeping or clearing debris from a surface, such as cuttings generated in a machining operation that have collected on a collecting surface, comprises rotatable wiper arms and dependent wiper blades. The wiper apparatus can be self-powered or it can be driven by a screw mechanism that engages the wiper arms, causing the wiper arms to rotate. The wipers are capable of relative movement in relation to the wiper arms, and the wipers may be rigid or flexible. Springs can be used to mount the wipers to the wiper arms. According to one embodiment, the wiper apparatus comprises a central portion including a hub to which the wiper arms are secured and a base adapted to be secured to the collecting surface. The hub is rotatably mounted to the base.

Abstract: A cleaning tool generally comprises a hub having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of cleaning members. The cleaning members, formed of a fibrous material, are connected to the hub. In accordance with one embodiment, the cleaning members are distributed along the longitudinal axis. Also disclosed is a floor cleaning machine that includes a mobile body, the cleaning tool and a motor. The mobile body supports the cleaning tool and the motor and is configured to travel over a surface. The motor is configured to drive a rotation of the cleaning hub about the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A twist mop comprises a pole, fibers connected to the pole, and a movable collar connected to both the fibers and the pole, so that the collar is movable in an axial and radial direction about the pole, where radial movement of the collar pulls taut the fibers. The mop comprises an upper spline is connected to the pole, a pawl connected to the collar, to allow the collar to move in a radial direction clockwise or counterclockwise about the upper spline. The collar has a radial step to engage the pawl. The pawl is shaped to flex toward the radial step both when the collar axially traverses the pole and when the collar twists in a first direction, around the upper spline. The pawl being shaped to bias towards the upper spline while the collar turns in a second directions, opposite the first direction, around the upper spline.

Abstract: A brushing device for finishing a wet plaster surface is provided. The brushing device includes at least one brush head and a brushing base. The brushing base includes a rectangular cavity for securing the at least one brush head and a brushing device handle aperture.

Abstract: A paintbrush has a handle and a ferrule connected to one end of the handle. The ferrule including an injection-molded part, and a plurality of brush heads are attached to the handle via the ferrule. The brush heads are embedded in the injection-molded part.

Abstract: A glove including an integrated eraser is disclosed. The glove is flexible, and includes a body having a palmar side and a dorsal side, as well as finger stalls and a thumb stall each connected to the body. A pad comprising material capable of removing dry erase ink from a dry erase surface covers at least a portion of the palmar side of the glove. In use, the glove may be worn while writing on the dry erase surface and then use the glove to erase any desired markings placed thereon.

Abstract: Mortar joint finishing tools, such as jointers, beaders, and sledrunners are disclosed. The tools may include a stainless steel body. The tools and may be formed by a method such as casting, forging, or stamping.

Abstract: Concrete-finishing tools and attachments, such as edgers, groovers, and groover attachments, are disclosed. The tools and attachments may include a unitary stainless steel body or element. The tools and attachments may be formed by a method or methods including casting and forging.

Abstract: A built-in vacuum cleaning box with air outside discharge works autonomously and independently, and includes a case or basin (10) with outside vacuumed and filtered air discharge (18) to be built-in into the wall of a building, a main body (12) inserted into the basin and that defines with the basin an upper compartment (28) containing the autonomous suction power unit and the air intake port (30), while the dust collection bag forms a lower compartment (20), as well as an external frame (14).

Abstract: A central vacuum system connectable to an interior portion of an inhabitable structure includes a housing having an upper end, a lower end, and a side wall defining a collection chamber, the side wall defining an opening communicating between atmosphere and the collection chamber, and a vacuum motor supported in the housing and being operable to move debris from the interior portion into the collection chamber.

Abstract: An autonomous machine that needs to establish when it has completed a circuit of a working area includes a main body and a marker such as an annular magnetic puck. The machine includes a control system configured to cause the main body to traverse a working area according to a predetermined sequence. A detector is provided to detect the marker, and either the detector or the marker may be located on the main body. The control system is configured to recognize a predetermined location in the area, or to effect a predetermined part of the sequence, on detecting the marker. Preferably, the marker is slidably located on a power cable for the machine.

Abstract: This orbital motion scrubber uses less cleaning solution than many conventional rotary motion scrubbers of comparable scrub width and tank size, which results in longer solution run time. The present invention drives the cleaning element in a high speed orbital motion which results in more revolutions per spot than many conventional rotary motion scrubbers. A flexible pad driver produces better cleaning of uneven hard surface floors than some prior art designs with rigid pad drivers. The brush motor that drives the pad driver and the cleaning element of the present invention uses less electrical energy than the brush motor in many rotary motion scrubbers which results in longer battery run time.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a discharger for discharging cleansing solution and/or steam to a floor surface, a receptacle, and a sweeping member operatively associated with the discharger and the receptacle for sweeping used liquid on the floor surface into the receptacle.

Abstract: A recovery tank is provided for a floor cleaning unit. The recovery tank comprises an inlet opening and a duct fluidly connected to the inlet. The duct extends horizontally within the tank adjacent a side wall the recovery tank for directing air and liquid from the inlet opening in two opposing directions. A lid covers the tank and has an outlet opening for directing air out of the recovery tank. A pair of shields depends downwardly from the lid and extends from the duct to the side wall of the recovery tank. The outlet opening of the lid is located between the shields such that the shields prevent liquid from coming out of the duct and entering the outlet opening of the lid.

Abstract: A cleaning head for a suction cleaner, the head including a body; a rotatable tool connected to the body by support means; driving means; and transmission means providing a driving connection between the driving means and the tool; wherein the support means contains the transmission means, and provides for movement of the tool upwardly and downwardly relative to the body in use.

Abstract: A door checker includes: a check lever 6 formed, at the proximal end thereof, with a boss 10 connected to a bracket 7 via a shaft 8; a case 1 having through holes 4, 5 through which the check lever 6 passes; and shoes 19 which are in sliding contact with detent surfaces 9 of the check lever 6 in the case 1. The check lever 6 is provided, at the distal end thereof, with a full open stopper 12 which comes into contact with an outside surface of the case 1 to define a full open position of a door D. The full open stopper 12 is formed integrally with the check lever 6. The boss 10 is formed so as to be capable of passing through the through holes 4, 5 in the case 1 and between the pair of shoes 19. Therefore, the door checker for an automobile can be assembled while eliminating a process of installing the full open stopper to the check lever.

Abstract: A door checker for an automobile includes: a check lever 6; a case 1 through which the check lever 6 passes and which is fixed to a door D; and a shoe 19 which is housed in the case 1 and in sliding contact with detent surfaces 9 of the check lever 6. The check lever 6 includes: a core plate 6a made of a steel plate; and a synthetic resin skin 6b which is mold-connected to a peripheral surface of the core plate 6a. A full open stopper 12 for defining a full open position of the door D is provided in a distal end portion of the check lever 6. The full open stopper 12 includes: an anchor member 14 which passes through an anchor hole 13 formed in a distal end portion of the core plate 6a; and a bulging portion 15 formed integrally with the skin 6b so as to wrap the anchor member 14. Therefore, the structure of the full open stopper is simplified, and a process of installing the full open stopper can be eliminated from assembly.

Abstract: A non-glass-cutting and adjustable hinge has a doorframe mount, a securing base, a spindle, a door bracket assembly, at least one positioning device and an adjusting assembly. The securing base is securely attached to the doorframe mount. The door bracket assembly is pivotally connected to the securing base with the spindle to attach to a glass panel and has a door bracket, two resilient plates, a pushing plate and multiple pushing bolts. The door bracket is constructed of a single body and has an engaging recess and multiple pushing threaded holes. The resilient plates are mounted inside the engaging recess and located respectively at two sides of the engaging recess. The pushing plate is mounted inside the engaging recess and abuts against one of the resilient plates. The pushing bolts are screwed respectively into the pushing threaded holes and push against the pushing plate.

Abstract: A hinge including a stiffened leaf. The hinge may generally comprise a first longitudinally-extending leaf having a base portion and a mounting portion offset and preferably parallel to the base portion that defines a cavity. The mounting portion may contain at least one hole for attaching the leaf to a hinged object with a fastener. In one embodiment, the hole further includes an annular reinforcement disposed in the cavity proximate to the hole. The hole may be conical in shape and may extend into the reinforcement to receive and support a conically-shaped fastener head. The hinge is suitable for thin leaf construction and continuous full-length hinge applications.

Abstract: A handle for attachment to a rotational shaft, the handle comprising a lever handle, for attachment to the rotational shaft for aiding application of torque to the shaft, and an alignment boss, separate from the lever handle, for attaching the lever handle to the shaft and for aligning the lever handle at a predetermined orientation with respect to an alignment feature of the shaft.

Abstract: A handle for an electronic instrument housing includes an elongated grip portion. The grip portion includes two elongated elements each having opposed ends. The elements are connected to each other to form an elongated chamber. An elastomeric layer encompasses an intermediate portion of the grip portion, and the grip portion has a vent aperture communicating with the chamber. The vent aperture may be beyond the elastomeric layer, at one or both ends. One of the elongated elements may form a channel with tapered edge surfaces receiving the other element, so that pressure of elastomeric molding tends to wedge the parts together to form a seal against incursion of the elastomer.

Abstract: A method for stretch breaking fibers to produce a staple yarn and operating a staple fiber spinning machine, and an apparatus for performing such method, that enables the production of a plurality of products of lot size smaller than a large denier tow product. The process includes at least two break zones and a consolidation zone downstream from a second break zone to form a staple yarn. The filaments are broken in a second break zone downstream from the first break zone by increasing the speed of the fiber fed into the process.

Abstract: An apparatus (20) and methods are provided for splicing selected portions of sliver (S) such as during yarn formation and processing. The apparatus (20) preferably includes a needle carrying member (35) having a plurality of needles (32) to engage silver (S) when positioned adjacent thereto and a needle engaging member (45) positioned to underlie the needle carrying member (35) and to receive the plurality of needles (32) from the first needle carrying member (35).

Abstract: A drafting arrangement for spinning groups with at least one upper roller carrier and weighting arm held by a machine frame in which clearer rollers are rotatably mounted on an axis and can shift in a guide of a bearing element transversely to their axis of rotation in such a manner on the upper roller carrier and weighting arm that they rest on the particular associated upper roller during the spinning process. At least one end of the axis of a clearer roller is designed with a holding device that extends behind the guide of the bearing element, which guide is designed as a connecting link guide.

Abstract: A tether for electronic devices employing a plug having a first end adapted for engagement to a tether and a second end formed on non-conductive material having an exterior surface with an exterior circumference adapted for frictional engagement with the interior circumference of an electrical socket. The second end can be formed of compressible material having an exterior circumference slightly larger than the socket for a biased engagement. An axial void can also be provided to accommodate projections in the socket or to engage an antenna.

Abstract: A side release buckle includes a male member having two forward extended elastic retaining arms, each of which has a curved outer sidewall with a retaining shoulder portion formed near a proximal end thereof and a downward locating block; and a hollow female member having a front opening and two side openings, and two projected stoppers. The curved outer sidewalls of the retaining arms enable the male member to slide into the front opening of the female member from an angular position, and the engagement of the male member with the female member at the retaining shoulder portions and axially front ends of the side openings and at the locating blocks and the stoppers provides the buckle with enhanced force-bearing strength to prevent the male and the female member from easy breakaway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the production of geotextiles from melt-spun fibers. The melt-spun endless fibers are continuously transported in an unimpeded manner on a screen belt along all hardening and post treatment zones.

Abstract: A method for forming a metallic fabric includes forming a composite yarn having a metallic wire core, and a cover yarn including a fluid-soluble strand such as co-nylon or polylactic acid. The composite yarn can be knitted into an intermediate fabric product. The soluble element is dissolved to leave a use fabric suitable for other processing, such as coating with materials such as latex. The non-fluid-soluble strand may be either a single strand or multi-filaments of steel wire.

Abstract: On the one hand, the invention relates to a yarn guiding device for a weaving machine (1), comprising at least one yarn guide (2) with an input side (3) which is provided to be situated at a yarn supply (4), and an output side (5) which is provided to be connected to a connecting panel (6) by means of a connecting unit (11), wherein the connecting unit (11) is provided to connect the output sides (5) of at least two yarn guides (2) to the connecting panel (6). Furthermore, the invention relates to a weaving machine, more specifically an Axminster weaving machine or a tufting machine which is provided with such a yarn guiding device.

Abstract: Ultrasonic transducer including a multi-layer transformer arranged between a backing block and piezoelectric layer on each of which at least one matching layer is arranged. The transformer includes a substrate having an electronic circuit, one or more acoustically active layers and an interconnect layer interposed between the piezoelectric layer and the substrate. The properties of the substrate, each acoustically active layer and the interconnect layer are selected and then the acoustic impedance of the transformer at a side of the piezoelectric layer adjacent the transformer is determined. The properties are then varied, e.g., using a computer simulation, until values for these properties are obtained which provide a desired acoustic performance characteristic at the side of the piezoelectric layer adjacent the transformer. The electronic circuit is thus considered in the determination of the acoustic impedance of the transformer.

Abstract: To provide a high quality SAW device with enhanced productivity, wherein an outer face of a SAW chip mounted on a mounting substrate is covered with a heat-softened resin sheet and resin is filled on the SAW chip to form an airtight space below an IDT in the SAW device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling an exhaust treatment device such as a catalytic converter employs post calibration to achieve a desired bulk gap density of a support mat surrounding a substrate in the device housing. The mat is gauged under pressure to a thickness yielding the target bulk gap density and the pressure is saved for use in comprising the device housing against the mat after soft stuffing of the mat/substrate subassembly into the housing.

Abstract: A stream of scrap metal strip is continuously compressed in an apparatus comprising a pair of compression rolls and a traveling shear disposed, in that sequence, along a processing path having a substantial vertical component. The process is performed continuously, and there is no need for the process to be interrupted in order to remove strip parts overhanging the entrance to the compression apparatus.

Abstract: An improved process for making continuous sucker rod specifies uniform hardness along and among the input coils which reduces the number of steps required to manufacture the rod, thereby advantageously reducing capital and production costs.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for performing microfluidic processes comprising a base (50), a plurality of fluidic modules (20) releasably attached to the base (50), each fluidic module (20) comprising a fluid port (25) and a microfluidic manifold module (40) comprising a plurality of ports (45). A frame (70) is attached to the base (50) for releasably retaining the microfluidic manifold module (40), the frame (70) being moveable relatively to the base (50) to move the microfluidic manifold module (40) into contact with the fluidic modules (20) such that each fluid port (25) of the fluidic modules (20) aligns and seals with a respective port (45) on the microfluidic manifold module (40) thus completing a microfluidic circuit. A method for constructing and testing the apparatus (10) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A razor comprising a skeletal body and a reservoir for a shaving agent, and a method for the manufacture thereof. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: According to a metal joining method of the present invention, first and second dissimilar metals are joined together by interposing between the first and second metal materials a third metal material dissimilar to the first and second metal materials and causing eutectic melting at least either at an interface between the first and third metal materials or at an interface between the second and third metal materials.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal foil tube with a thickness of 10 to 100 ?m and a method and apparatus of production of the metal foil tube enabling even an extremely thin metal foil to be reliably finished into a tube, that is, a metal foil tube comprised of a metal foil sheet W with a thickness t of 10 to 100 ?m joined by welding, the method of production of the metal foil tube shaping the metal foil sheet W to form an overlap part G, then welding the facing sides and finishing the weld zone part flat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fixing components (2) to peripherally closed hollow profiles (3). Walls (4,5) of the component (2) and the hollow profile (3) are connected to each other in a positive fit. In order to fix the component (2) to the hollow profile (3) in a simple manner, independent or position, the walls (4,5) to be joined are placed in an adjacent position and are locally impinged upon by external pressure such that the walls (4,5) a repressed inside (12) the hollow profile (3) and a double-walled indentation (10) is formed, wherein the walls (4,5) are clamped against each other.

Abstract: Method for the attachment of a functional element having a head end and optionally a shaft part, in particular a fastener element, to a sheet metal part, optionally in liquid-tight and/or gas-tight form, wherein the functional element is pressed against the sheet metal part supported by a die button having a shaping space and sheet metal material is pressed by means of at least one movably mounted shaped part, and preferably by means of at least two such shaped parts of the die button, and by a radially inwardly directed movement of the or each shaped part, into an undercut of the functional element, with the or each shaped part forming a respective wall region of the shaping space, wherein the or each shaped part is initially radially supported by an envelope surface region of an abutment envelope and is prevented from a radially inwardly directed movement so long until the sheet metal material is drawn by the head end of the functional element into the shaping space for the formation of a pronounced recess

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing an attachment including an attachment molded thereon and an insert is shown. The insert is treated so that the lubricant used while affixing the insert to the component does not seep into the insert. The component is processed and inserted into a mold, in which molding material is introduced. Because the lubricant did not seep into the insert, it is not squeezed out during the molding process and does not impede the flow of the molding material. The molding material forms the attachment, which is molded onto the component. The attachment has less defects than attachments molded onto the component using methods of the prior art.