Abstract: The invention relates to a dyeing composition comprising, in an appropriate dyeing medium, at least one electrophilic monomer and at least one pigment comprising at least one organic part. The composition in accordance with the invention makes it possible to obtain a visible and very chromatic coloration on a dark keratin material. In particular, in the case of dark keratin fibres, a very visible chromatic coloration is obtained without it being necessary to lighten or bleach the keratin fibres and, consequently, without physical degradation of the keratin fibres.

Abstract: An apparatus for the rapid loading, launching and retrieval of foam pellets for tube cleaning. The apparatus uses a block configuration to allow gravity feed and rapid firing of pellets into tubes. The apparatus includes a hopper feeder attachment, which is self-adjusting during pellet jams.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush comprises a body portion and a head including a motor, a moving portion, a handle, and a gear arrangement between the moving portion and the motor. The moving portion rotates, oscillates and/or reciprocates about an axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the head. The moving portion can include stiff bristles and massaging tips and the static portion can include soft bristles and massaging tips. The body portion houses the motor. A switch is operatively connected to the motor to provide momentary or continuous operation of the toothbrush. In one embodiment the gear arrangement includes a shaft, a worm gear and a pair of step gears. In another embodiment the gear arrangement includes a plurality of gears and at least one swivel arm for drive the moving portion in a rotating, oscillating or reciprocating manner.

Abstract: A reciprocating work head for use with an electric tool assembly, such as an electric brush, comprises a movable section and a fixed section. The movable section carries a retaining pin. The movable section is arranged to move along the retaining pin in a reciprocating motion along the longitudinal axis of the fixed section. There is also disclosed an electric tool assembly, such as an electric brush, comprising such a work head.

Abstract: A device for converting a rotating motion into a reciprocating motion comprises a rotatable shaft carrying a first grooved element, a second element constrained to move along an axis of said second element, and a pin carried on the second element. The pin may be engaged in the groove on the rotatable shaft so that as the rotatable shaft rotates, the pin moves in the groove thereby causing the second element to move along its axis. The shape of the groove defines the motion of the second element. There is also disclosed an electric brush assembly and an electric tool assembly comprising such a device.

Abstract: An apparatus for cooperative operation with a paint roller assembly at least includes: a main member; a first end member coupled to the main member, the first end member adapted to be secured to the end of the handle of a paint roller assembly; and a second end member coupled to the main member, the second end member at least partially spanning across a projected region. The second end member is adapted to accommodate and support a forearm during painting activities.

Abstract: An interdental brush comprises bristles (11), a wire (12) with which the bristles (11) are twisted, and a handle (13) to which the wire is attached. The handle (13) is composed of a main body (21) and a sub-body (22). The main body (21) is provided with a longitudinal hole (41) into which a base part of the wire (12) is inserted, and a lateral hole (43) intersecting the longitudinal hole (41). A coming-off preventing bent portion (51) is formed at the base part of the wire (12) so as to be exposed to the lateral hole (43). The sub-body (22) is provided with an engagement portion (52) filling the lateral hole (43) so as to surround a periphery of the bent portion (51).

Abstract: The present invention provides a silicone pastry brush of uniform composition and unitary construction. The pastry brush is a single, formed piece of silicone with a uniform composition throughout.

Abstract: A paint applicator for use in a corner application having a pad pivotally attached to the handle. The head may be resiliently biased as well.

Abstract: Some embodiments provide an apparatus comprising a handle, a frame connectable to the handle, and an absorbent material on a roller, the roller installable in the frame on its longest axis, wherein the absorbent material is capable of absorbing a liquid and discharging the liquid when rotated quickly about its axis. In some embodiments, the absorbent material is lambs wool. The apparatus allows for quick removal of water from puddles on athletic fields by absorbing, and then dispensing said water to less water affected areas of the field. Replaceable and disposable rollers will be part of the apparatus design and functionality.

Abstract: A wiper blade (18a) has a rubber holder (22) for holding a blade rubber (21). This rubber holder (22) has a connection block (24) coupled to a wiper arm and two sub-holders (25) fixed on both sides of the connection block (24), and the sub-holders (25) each has two rod-shaped spring members (27) curved with curvature radii smaller than that of a front glass and 11 holder pieces (26) fixed to these rod-shaped spring members (27) in a longitudinal direction at a predetermined interval. Further, this rubber holder (22) is formed so that the two sub-holders (25) are coupled to each other via the connection block (24) in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A windshield wiper spoiler essentially comprised of a plate spoiler connected with a folded plate to the wiper blade; rectangular openings respectively formed in the center and on both sides between the spoiler and the blade; plate protrusions being respectively provided to the rectangular openings on both sides; both ends of the spoiler being inwardly folded to each from a slightly erected flap; the surface of the spoiler indicating inclined folding; two shuttle shape ventilation holes being provided in symmetric on both sides to allow the wind force to escape upward without expanding to outer sides as limited by both flaps, thus to increase the compressing force to facilitate the operation of the windshield wiper.

Abstract: A spot cleaning apparatus comprises a housing, a fluid distribution system, a fluid recovery system, an agitation system, and a controller system to automatically monitor and control inputs and outputs to said systems for removal of spots and stains from a surface without attendance by a user. A suction nozzle and agitation device are mounted to the housing for movement over the surface to be cleaned relative to a stationary housing. Optionally, the spot cleaning apparatus can be operated in a manual mode.

Abstract: A Shop Vacuum Cleaner commonly utilized for the Industrial and non industrial environments alike. Our shop vacuum cleaner, hereafter known as the “Retrac-A-Vac”. Said Retrac-A-Vac is vacuum cleaning product which incorporates extremely unique features. Said Retrac-A-Vac's uniqueness rests in its' ability and “on demand”, to in real time extend, deploy and retract, draw back its' vacuum hose. Said Retrac-A-Vac's real time hose manipulation feature though unique in itself, is supported by other internal mechanical advantages within unit. The additional features inasmuch when grouped together, collectively and in a mutual sense support the main feature's true functionality. As a result and united together they are indeed unique notwithstanding in themselves. The Retrac-A-Vac embodiment encompasses a cylindrical outer housing covering.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a vacuum cleaner having a housing defining a blower port, an exhaust port, and a flow path between the blower port and the exhaust port. The vacuum cleaner also includes a removable cap assembly for the blower port to direct discharge airflow via the flow path to the exhaust port. The removable cap assembly, in turn, includes a cap head that engages the blower port to close the blower port, a cap body coupled to the cap head and inserted in the flow path, the cap body comprising a frame through which the discharge airflow passes, and a sound-influencing material supported by the frame within the flow path to reduce noise effected by the discharge airflow. The sound-influencing material may include a reticulated foam roll disposed in the frame to diffuse the discharge airflow.

Abstract: A hand-guided portable vacuum/blower device has a blower unit with a blower and a motor unit with a drive motor. The blower unit is rigidly connected to the motor unit. The drive motor is drivingly connected to the blower. A grip part is connected with antivibration elements to the motor unit and the blower unit. The grip part is at least approximately ring-shaped and has a first handle. The grip part is arranged in a plane that is positioned perpendicularly to an axis of rotation of the blower and, when viewed in the direction of the axis of rotation, is located between the motor unit and the blower unit.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning waste collection systems of solid materials. The apparatus is capable of cleaning waste systems in two known ways. First, a pumping method uses normal and injected water flow to suspend the solids in a slurry. A submersible pump moves the slurry from a collection point up to a pressurized container where the water content of the slurry is decanted and reused as injection water while the particulate material settles to the bottom of the pressurized container. Second, a vacuum system may be used to move the slurry from the waste system to the waste container. The vacuum system creates a negative pressure differential, causing material to be pulled through a vacuum tube and into the waste container. When the container becomes substantially full of solid particles, it may be emptied at a dumpsite.

Abstract: A head (10) for a suction cleaner is described. The head (10) including: a lower housing portion (12); an upper housing portion (14); and a rotatably mounted brush bar (26) mounted within the housing portions (12, 14). The upper housing portion (14) is pivotable relative to the lower housing portion (12) between a closed position for use and an open position in which the brush bar (26) is exposed from above and the front.

Abstract: A hand-held device for dusting a surface is disclosed. The device includes a housing, a drive motor associated with the housing, a rotating dusting element rotated about its axis by the drive motor, and at least one conduit for removing dust from the dusting element. The conduit has a first portion for attachment to a source of vacuum and a side portion extending parallel to the axis of the duster and adjacent to the duster. Optionally, the first portion of the conduit is adapted to couple to a vacuum cleaner hose to draw air and debris into the side portion and out of the first portion of the conduit. The side portion of the conduit has one or more vacuum inlets extending along the duster for drawing dirt from the duster. One or more vacuum inlets are selectively rotatable from a first position generally facing toward the duster to a second position generally facing away from the duster and providing access to the vacuum inlet independent of the duster. The device weighs less than five pounds.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning tool has a housing with a working chamber and a connecting socket for a vacuum hose. A brush roller is arranged in the working chamber. An air turbine is arranged in a turbine chamber between working chamber and connecting socket. The working chamber has a bottom with vacuum air ports through which a vacuum air flow enters the working chamber. The housing has an opening between working chamber and turbine chamber and a discharge opening between turbine chamber and connecting socket. The vacuum air flow passes from the working chamber into the turbine chamber and drives the air turbine and then passes through the discharge opening into the connecting socket. The brush roller acts through the vacuum air ports on a surface to be treated. A bushing on which the air turbine is fixedly mounted is rotatably supported on a support shaft mounted in the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a duster brush assembly for a vacuum cleaner. The duster brush assembly includes a duster brush fixedly disposed at the air flow entrance of a hollow tubular member operatively connected to the vacuum cleaner. A hollow tubular member is telescopically mounted on a suction tube which is in communication with the vacuum cleaner. To clean the duster brush the hollow tubular member is moved forward over the duster brush is removed by vacuum into the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A slide for use as a recreational entertainment device and for use on hard surfaces. The slide comprises a first member having a first predetermined shape and a first predetermined size, the first member has a first surface and a second surface. There is a second member having a first surface affixed to the second surface of the first member. The second member has a second surface for contacting such hard surface. There is at least one strap member engageable with the first member, the strap member having a first end and a second end. A first means is disposed along an upper surface of the first member adjacent a first outer edge portion thereof between a front portion of the first member and a back portion of the first member for engaging a first end of the at least one strap member.

Abstract: A kind of resilient hinge for spectacle frames and a method of manufacturing same. Said resilient hinge includes at least an axis as well as a positioning guide, a resilient medium and a stopper, which are fitted over and through the axis in the aforesaid order. The spectacle frame front and temple can be correspondingly closed and opened conveniently and smoothly through the resilience generated by the resilient hinges provided between the spectacle frame front and the temple. The positioning guide is thus designer to maintain the stability of this process. Said method should at least include the following steps: to make the axis into its basic form from a metal sheet; to reduce the diameter size of the end portion of the said axis bearing the basic form and process it into a cylindrical shape with a specified diameter; a hole is provided at the top end of the axis to form a hinge hole.

Abstract: A vertically adjustable hinge is disclosed. The hinge comprises a housing for attachment to a first structure. The housing has a housing cavity and an opening into the cavity. The cavity has an upper portion, a lower portion and a retaining portion forming a channel defining the upper portion and the lower portion. The hinge further includes a first leaf extending through the cavity opening and into the cavity upper portion, threaded nut rotationally fixed to the first leaf, and an adjustment mechanism disposed in the housing cavity. The adjustment mechanism comprises a jack screw extending between the upper cavity portion and the lower cavity portion. The jack screw has a threaded portion threadably engaging the nut in the upper cavity portion and a geared portion disposed in the cavity lower portion.

Abstract: A hinge includes a tubular base part being attached to a main body or an open/closed body, a rotation body being attached to the main body or the open/closed body, which is not attached to the base part, and supported on side wall end parts of the base part opposed to each other for rotation, the rotation body having a cam part, a wedge body being reciprocatably housed in the base part and having a slope for coming in sliding contact with the cam part when the rotation body rotates, an elastic member being housed in the base part for urging the wedge body toward the side of the rotation body, a sliding contact face being formed on the side of the wedge body from a rotation axis of the rotation body on an inner wall of the base part and bent to a concave corresponding to a parallel move path of a line almost parallel with the rotation axis, and a sliding contact part being formed in the rotation body for coming in sliding contact with the sliding contact face when the rotation body rotates.

Abstract: A first abutment surface 24 for restricting an initial position of a hinge main body 5, and a second abutment surface 25 for restricting a terminal position of the hinge main body 5 are formed on the transmission case 2. A third abutment surface 34 for restricting an intermediate position of a reception case 3 is formed on the reception case 3. Between the transmission case 2 and the hinge main body 5, there are provided a first turn biasing means (not shown) adapted to turn bias the hinge main body 5 to the initial position, and a second turn biasing means (not shown) adapted to turn bias the hinge main body 5 to the terminal position. Between the reception case 3 and the hinge main body 5, there are provided a third turn biasing means (not shown) adapted to turn bias the reception case 3 to a folded position, and a fourth turn biasing means (not shown) adapted to turn bias the reception case 3 to a transmission position.

Abstract: A knob for furniture consists of a knob head (2), on the underside of which a knob base (3) protrudes. The knob head and base include a hollow cavity(s) resulting in a reduction of material requirements in the manufacture of the knob. Within a central cavity (5) in the knob base (3), there is a threaded hole (7) to accommodate a fastener screw (8). The threaded bore is disposed at a distance from the underside end of the knob base creating the cavity which results in the material savings during manufacture.

Abstract: The invention concerns an assembly (A) containing a plurality of stacks of strip shaped material, which is fanfolded in the stacks between a leading end (111a, 112a) in a first end of the stacks and a trailing end (121a, 122a) in a second end of the stacks, and arranged to be able to be fed out through unfolding of the material continuously at least until the assembly has been emptied. The assembly contains two such packs (1, 2) each of which contains a plurality of such stacks (101a-d, 102a-d) arranged side by side. The leading ends and the trailing ends of the strip material of the stacks of the two packs are alternately joined to one another, so that a continuous strip is achieved with a leading end (111a) of the assembly in a first stack of one of the packs and a trailing end (122d) in a last stack of the other pack.

Abstract: Roller pair for tensioning strands of filter material in the manufacture of cigarette filters with a first roller made of metal which is rotatably driven by a drive and a second roller of which the surface consists of a resilient material, the two rollers being mounted on one side on a frame or the like and the second roller being pivotally mounted about a horizontal axis perpendicular to its longitudinal axis, away from the first roller and towards the latter, and an actuation device for pivoting the second roller, the second roller able to be driven by a drive via a second drive shaft and an articulated shaft and being mounted such that the size of the gap between the rollers can be altered along its length to adapt to the thickness of the material.

Abstract: A strapping connection for a pair of longitudinally extending and transversely overlapping strap ends has a pair of longitudinally extending and interengaging hook formations formed as transversely pushed-out regions of the strap ends and permitting limited movement of the strap ends in one longitudinal direction. In addition the ends are formed in the pair of hook formations with transversely interengaging lock formations fitting transversely snugly together and prohibiting relative longitudinal movement of the strap ends.

Abstract: An appliance is provided for terminating high temperature conductors. The appliance includes a clevis member, a first set of aluminum elongate helically formed reinforcement members, and first and second U-shaped dead-end members having leg portions formed of an aluminum material and an aluminum-coated metal material, respectively. The reinforcement members and first and second dead end members are applied to the associated conductor in a layered relationship in a manner to establish a phase ordering of aluminum alloy and aluminum covered steel wire materials over the circumference of the conductor. The combination of aluminum alloy and aluminum coated steel wire materials provides desired strength while maintaining an operating temperature of the appliance lower than an operating temperature of the associated conductor.

Abstract: A unitary hitch (1) comprises an elongated shank (2) having front (3), rear (4) and side (5) faces, a pair of hooks (6) at one end of the shank (2) and a closed eyelet (7) at the other end of the shank (2), wherein the hooks (6) extend from opposite side faces (5) of the shank (2) and the hooks (6) are coplanar with the eyelet (7). A method of using the rope hitch (1) is also described.

Abstract: A rope terminator comprising, an elongate hollow barrel (12) formed from a fibre reinforced synthetic resin material, the barrel having therein a rope receiving passage (13), and said passage having a first end region from which the rope (18) to be terminated extends in use, and an opposite, second end region, the passage tapering in internal diameter from a minimum at said first end region to a maximum at said second end region, a tapering wedge member (14) for insertion into said passage of the barrel to trap fibres (19) of the rope (18) between the outer tapering surface of the wedge member and the inner tapering surface of said passage, said barrel having an outer surface region tapering in diameter. The terminator further includes a hollow outer body member (11) having therein a tapering passage within which said outer tapering surface of said barrel is received, providing a means (15b) of attaching the terminated rope to an anchor point.

Abstract: A water-resistant zipper with interlocking profiles for a reclosable bag is disclosed. The zipper includes a first profile with upper and lower legs forming an engagement area therebetween. The upper and lower legs terminate in hooks extending into said engagement area. The lower leg further includes a downwardly extending arm. The second profile includes a male detent element which is detent engaged within the engagement area. The second profile further includes a first post which urges against the downwardly extending arm at all locations where the profiles are captured within a slider, thereby maintaining a water-resistant configuration. The second profile further includes a second post which urges against the upper leg when the first and second profiles are interlocked with each other.

Abstract: A pull tab apparatus may be easily connected to and disconnected from a slide fastener by a user. According to an exemplary embodiment, the pull tab apparatus includes a coil having a first end and a second end. The coil is configured to include a first section exhibiting a first shape and a second section exhibiting a second shape. At least one of the first and second sections of the coil includes a plurality of layers.

Abstract: A chest of cinerary urns which has a simple structure capable of allowing convenient placing of cinerary urns therein, while minimizing decay and degradation of cremated remains stored in the placed cinerary urns. The chest of cinerary urns includes a chest body having a plurality of urn receiving spaces, a plurality of cover plates detachably attached to the chest body to cover the urn receiving spaces, seal members each interposed between a portion of the chest body around the associated urn receiving space and the associated cover plate, hollow inlet members each protruded from an associated rear wall portion of the chest body, each of the inlet members communicating with the associated urn receiving space, valve mounting members each coupled to the associated inlet member, and injection valves each fitted in the associated valve mounting member, and centrally provided with an injection hole to allow gas to be injected through the injection hole into the associated inlet member.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention is an urn for holding the cremated remains of a deceased human or pet, the urn comprising a body portion and a lid portion. The body portion includes an opening and defines an inner cavity for placement of the remains. The body portion is relatively flat in shape. The lid portion is configured to cover the opening. Additionally, the body portion and the lid are composed of rock salt. The composition of the rock salt preferably allows the urn to float for a minimum of 1 minute upon placement on water and dissolve within several hours upon placement on water.

Abstract: Apparatus, system and methods of burial using a columbarium pod are disclosed. In one embodiment, a burial system includes a water ballast control system, a stabilizing system, an identification system, a position registration system, and a mapping system. The system may include a plurality of tubes, each tube configured to store a plurality of containers, each container retrievable after burial. The plurality of containers may include, for example, a cremation urn container, and one or more additional containers that store DNA-based biological material of the decreased, memorial materials or the like.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor includes: a capacitor element comprising an anode made of a valve metal having an oxide film formed on a surface thereof, a cathode provided with a valve metal, and a separator provided between the anode and the cathode, the anode and the cathode and the separator being wound around together; a solid electrolyte interposed between the anode and the cathode; an anode lead tab having an oxide film formed on a surface thereof and being fixed to the anode; and a cathode lead tab fixed to the cathode. The oxide film of the anode lead tab has a portion the thickness of which is equal to or greater than 75% but less than 100% of the thickness of the oxide film of the anode.

Abstract: An apparatus which includes a capacitor stack including a plurality of substantially planar electrodes, a first partially etched anode layer of the capacitor stack including a first substantially unetched portion, a second anode layer of the capacitor stack, a first connection member connected to the first substantially unetched portion and a second connection member connected to the second anode layer and the first connection member.

Abstract: A method for producing a solid electrolytic capacitor, comprising coating a solution containing a monomer of an electroconducting polymer and a solution containing an oxidizing agent in repeating sequence on a valve-acting metal anode having formed on the surface thereof an oxide dielectric film, and then polymerizing wherein the electroconducting polymer is formed by setting the humidity in the atmosphere of polymerization process to from 10% to less than 60%.

Abstract: A joining method and to a joining device (1) for joining roof skins (11) to parts (4) of vehicle bodies (3) is provided. The joining device (1) includes one or more joining grippers (2), which are comprised of at least one frame (24), of a number of gripping elements (29, 30), of at least one pressing strip (27), which acts upon the roof skin (11), and of an associated adjusting device (32). The pressing strip (27) is adapted to the joining contour (6) of the part (4) and has one or more dimensionally stable strip segments (33, 34, 35, 36, 37) that, independent of one another, are mounted on a strip support (26) with a limited flexibility in the direction of adjustment (41). The roof skin (11) with the joining part edge (13) thereof, is pressed against and fixed to the contact area (7) of the part (4) by means of the strip segments (33, 34, 35, 36, 37) and, optionally, is permanently deformed.

Abstract: Supplying work for many parts supplied for vehicle assembly is progressed toward one radiation center, and the supplied parts are assembled into one vehicle on a rotary-type assembly bed provided at the radiation center.

Abstract: A method of imparting fire-resistant properties, insulation properties, acoustic properties, and/or anti-microbial properties, and/or reducing static electricity propensity, to items including carpet, flooring and/or textile products including woven and/or non-woven products, synthetic products, and/or natural fiber products, includes coating the item with a multi-ceramic based liquid insulation composition.

Abstract: An automatic suction and repelling device for rivet gun, which comprises a body and a handle, and the intake passages thereof are in communication each other; the rear center of the body is furnished with a regulation ring and a used-nail cylinder; the regulation ring can be adjusted to move by means of screwing so as to adjust the volume of pressure air to enter the body, and to adjust the vacuum suction force in the used-nail pipe; during rivet-pulling work, the rivet gun can automatically suck in, and can suck a used nail into the used-nail cylinder upon the rivet-pulling work done.

Abstract: A semiconductor wafer may be secured to a wafer support system by causing a supported surface of the semiconductor wafer to be at a lower gas pressure than an exposed surface of the semiconductor wafer.

Abstract: A system for locating and determining the orientation of fasteners in hard disk drive spindle assemblies utilizes a sensor system that facilitates an automated rework process for the spindle assemblies. The screw locating system identifies the locations of the screws in a spindle and generates a signal for a screw driver system to align tool bits with the screws. The sensor is highly advantageous when reworking spindle motors with opaque labels that cover and/or block the fasteners. The present invention overcomes the drawbacks of prior art techniques by using a screw locating system that is based on a selected capacitance probe without requiring the use of timing features.

Abstract: A rotor assembly operable with anvil mechanism for comminuting waste wood and other fragmentable material has a rotating drive shaft with a series of rotors fixed in axially spaced relation thereon. A series of radially projecting hammers mechanisms are situated along the axis of the shaft and powered by the shaft. Fragmenting knives are removably secured to the leading outer portions of the hammer mechanisms. The hammer mechanisms include sidewisely reversible hammer legs having portions received by the rotors sidewisely contiguously.

Abstract: The invention is generally directed towards apparatuses and methods that provide for improved effectiveness in purging oxygen at a surface of a weir valve, as that surface is welded to another component. In one embodiment, the amount of oxygen at a weir valve weld surface can be lessened by more directly channeling inert gas into the portion of the internal flow path leading to the weld surface. In another embodiment, the amount of oxygen at a weir valve weld surface can be lessened by reducing the turbulence of inert gases flowing through the weir valve and over the welding surfaces.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for twisting wire using an axially elongated hand-holdable tool having an outer axially extending slot and an inner axially extending hole in an end thereof for receiving and supporting an axially extending length of wire and an adjacent end of the wire respectively during a turning of the tool on a longitudinal axis thereof.