Abstract: An equipment support system has a first telescoping arm and a second telescoping arm. The arms are pivotable relative to a room wall about a generally vertical axis and are extendable and retractable along respective generally horizontal axes. A first equipment support is coupled to the first telescoping arm and is configured to support patient care equipment thereon. A second equipment support is coupled to the second telescoping arm and is configured to support patient care equipment thereon.

Abstract: A highly safe stretcher that can be moved up and down smoother and where are stopper mechanism is more reliable, so that the stretcher can be correctly handled by ambulance crews. A stretcher (100) has casters on front legs (15) and rear legs (17), an upper frame (11) on the upper part of which a stretcher body is placed, constant load springs (28,29) in a slide mechanism for vertically varying the position of the upper frame (11), and mechanical locking devices (32,33) for stopping the upper frame at desired positions. The stretcher (100) further has a lock mechanism (31) for locking front leg-assisting frames (16), for supporting the front legs, so as not to slide, and has rear leg-assisting frames (18) for supporting the front legs (15), the front leg-assisting frames (16), and the rear legs (17). The stretcher (100) is characterized in that rollers (36) are provided between supporting portions of the lock mechanism (31) and of the rear leg-assisting frames (18) and a center rail (14).

Abstract: A comfort pad that may be mounted on a vehicle, and may be used as a seat or as a head or back rest. The pad comprises of an expandable compartment that receives and holds cargo for transportation by the vehicle.

Abstract: A pillow for an infant includes a pillow body and a support member. The pillow body includes a medial portion and a pair of arms extending therefrom. Each of the arms includes a first end and a second end. The medial portion is formed integrally with, and extends generally laterally between, the arm first ends. The pair of arms are spaced apart in a mirrored relationship such that a well region is defined therebetween. The support member includes a body portion and a head portion extending from the body portion. The body portion extends across the well region and is between the pair of arms. The head portion is coupled to, and extends from, each of the arm second ends.

Abstract: This utility model involves a healthy bed for nursing. The bed is characterized in its bed body being a reticular fabric which is woven by water-proof fiber strands and has meshes. This device is not only simple in structure and low in manufacturing cost, but also easy to clean and suitable for babies and bedridden patients.

Abstract: A method for processing biological tissue used in biological prostheses includes providing a tissue procurement solution formed from a phosphate buffered saline (PBS) solution and a chelating agent. The tissue is transferred from the tissue procurement solution and undergoes chemical fixation. The fixed tissue is then immersed in a series of fresh bioburden reduction process (BRP) solutions to extract phospholipids. The tissue procurement solution reduces the bioburden on the stored tissue and preserves tissue architecture by minimizing tissue swelling. The tissue procurement solution further reduces calcium from the incoming water and/or tissue, and inhibits enzymes that digest the collagen matrix. The serial immersion of the tissue in the fresh bioburden solutions ensures optimal extraction of phospholipids thereby mitigating subsequent calcification of the tissue.

Abstract: Process for hydrophobing a leather tanned with organic tanning agents, characterized in that the leather is treated with a preparation containing at least one alkylalkoxysilane of the formula I R1R2 Si(OR3)(OR4)??(I), in which R1 represents a C1-C30-hydrocarbon radical, in particular an aliphatic, preferably an aliphatic, saturated C6-C20-radical, particularly preferably hexadecyl or octadecyl, R3 and R4, independently of one another, represent a C1-C10-hydrocarbon radical, in particular an aliphatic C1-C10-radical, preferably saturated, particularly preferably a C1-C4-radical, methyl, ethyl, propyl or isopropyl being preferred, and R2, independently of R1, has the meaning of R1 or represents OR3 or OR4.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyorganosiloxanes having a concentration of nitrogen of >0.8% by weight (wt-%), based on the total weight of the polyorganosiloxane, to compositions comprising such polyorganosiloxanes and to the treatment of fiber materials with such compositions.

Abstract: A dispersion including anionic softeners and a process for producing compositions of anionic softeners is provided and obtainable by (a) reacting partial glycerides with maleic anhydride at a temperature above 53° C., wherein maleic anhydride is used in stoichiometric or below stoichiometric quantities to form a reaction product; and, (b) reacting the reaction product with an aqueous solution of sodium sulphite, wherein a quantity of water is selected to form a final product in the form of a 5 to 50 wt % aqueous solution. Powder compositions of anionic softeners may be obtained by drying the final product.

Abstract: Compositions for dry-cleaning garments containing dipropylene glycol n-butyl ether (DPNB), water, and optionally at least one other solvent selected from cyclic siloxanes and glycol ethers other than DPNB suitable for use as dry-cleaning solvents, wherein the water is present at a level of about 2% by weight or less when only DPNB is present and about 10% by weight or less when other solvents are present.

Abstract: Devices configured to permit the application of color to hair from a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition and methods relating to use of such devices are disclosed. The device includes a support, and a solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition fixedly disposed on the support. The solid or semi-solid hair coloring composition includes a soap gelling agent such that the hair coloring composition retains its shape, and can be provided as a block having a predefined shape. These devices are not attendant with dripping as has been associated with prior art hair color applicators.

Abstract: Methods of formulating products having nitrogen-based components to reduce malodor therof and formulating fragrances to add to the product include selecting at least one malodor-reducing odorant determined by calculated values of air impact, flux, dipole moment, clogP and hydrogen bond donor and acceptor indexes and adding the fragrance to the product to mask malodor.

Abstract: Dye mixtures comprising at least one dye of formula together with at least one dye of formula wherein the radicals indicated in the formulae are defined in accordance with the claims, are suitable for dyeing or printing cellulosic fibre materials with good build-up behaviour and yield dyeings of a deep shade having good fastness properties.

Abstract: A shoe tree for one shoe includes a main body having a front end formed with a vamp support portion and a rear end formed with an upwardly extending rising portion and having a first side formed with a first side support portion and a second side formed with a second side support portion. Thus, the first side support portion has a shape matching that of the outer side of the shoe, and the second side support portion has a shape matching that of the inner side of the shoe so that the inner space of the shoe is supported by the main body of the shoe tree rigidly and stably, thereby preventing the shoe from being deformed due to its gravity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting a dock leveler in a manner to reduce the effects of free fall and stump-out. The apparatus includes the use of a retractable support leg. The method includes maintaining the support leg in a support position and retracting the support leg under certain conditions.

Abstract: A push side pool cleaner (1) has a spheroidal overall shape, within this shape two outer segments (9, 10) serve as wheels and a central zone (88) carries a suction passage (33) and a debris collector (32) also located entirely within the overall shape. The wheels are driven directly by water jets (44, 45) without any gears or other transmission. A flow splitter is provided in the cleaner (1) to divide push side water flow between the jets (44, 45) which drive the wheels and jets (43) which provide impulsion to the suction passage (33).

Abstract: A scrubbing device for use on a barbeque grill having a plurality of spaced rods, the scrubbing device including an elongate handle member having a first end and an opposite second end, a head member provided on the second end of the elongate handle member, and one or more scrubbing means releasably secured to the head member, wherein the one or more scrubbing means include a first scrubbing means and a second scrubbing means, and wherein the second scrubbing means extends substantially beyond the first scrubbing means.

Abstract: In a toothbrush 1 comprising a head 2, neck 3 and handle 4 continuously formed in turn, a sucker portion 5 is coaxially formed on the tip end of the handle 4 opposite to the neck 3. The sucker portion 5 is made of the same material as an elastic material portion 8 of the handle 4 and the end of the sucker portion 5 is formed to be open as a bell mouth.

Abstract: A system for rotating a paintbrush that connects handle (31), which may also be connected to an extension pole, to a paintbrush (10) comprises a rotary connection device (36) or silicone tube sections (80, 81) including a first member (56) having an internal cylindrical surface (57) and a second member (33) located within and substantially coaxial with the member (56) and having an external cylindrical surface. One member is attached to the handle (31), and the other to the paintbrush. If the bristles of the brush (10) are place in a painting position against a surface with the axis of the brush extending substantially perpendicular to the surface and the handle (31) is moved with a circular motion substantially coinciding with the axis of the brush, the cylindrical surfaces of the two members will interact and cause the brush to rotate about its axis.

Abstract: A tool for removing scuff marks from floors is connectable to a handle of standard floor tools. The tool includes an inflexible knob with a felt-type material covering. A user simply rubs the felt-type material against the scuffmark until the scuff mark is removed.

Abstract: A manually operable fine powder applicator has a pouch with an outer wall of pliant porous fabric and a layer of fabric adjacent the opposite side of the pouch. Space between the layer and the pouch forms a pocket such that the applicator can be worn on a hand. Fine powder stored inside the pouch can pass through the porous wall to the outside surface of the applicator usually upon tapping or shaking. This exposed powder is transferred to an object bearing coarse particulate matter to be removed, such as beach sand, by contacting the applicator to the object. Gentle wiping action mixes the powder with the particulate matter and tends to easily and quickly remove particulate matter from the object. Cleanup does not require water or other liquid agents.

Abstract: A car wash brush is constructed using elements of pleated synthetic material. In one form, radially-pleated fabric discs are stacked on a shaft. In another form, a single length of material is laterally pleated and punched to form a continuous pattern of holes along one edge, and assembled onto a spring or flexible cable which can be wrapped around a rotatable drive shaft.

Abstract: A hand-held tool for removal and scraping of matter, such as mortar, drywall and the like from surfaces such as containers, buckets and the like, thereby perhaps salvaging the matter for reuse as well as salvaging the container. A hand-held tool may include, in the various embodiments, a curved blade having at least one straight side edge; a flat bottom edge; and a top surface that may be used a handle, a hanging shelf, and perhaps even reinforcement of the integrity of a blade. A hand-held tool may be made of stainless steel, galvanized metal, plastic and the like.

Abstract: An articulating ball joint for connecting a pair of driven members to a driving member such as a crank pin. In one embodiment, a single ball is held in a first, or inner, socket defined by a coupling member having a convex outer surface, and the first socket is held within a second, outer, socket defined in a second coupling member also having a convex outer surface, which is, in turn, engaged by a retainer.

Abstract: A windshield wiper structure includes a supporting member, a connection bracket straddled on a predetermined surface of the supporting member, and a wiper strip engaged with the supporting member. The supporting member includes two elongated arc sheets parallel to each other. The connection bracket has a base, two parallel plates extending upwardly from two lateral sides of the base respectively, a bar over the base and connected between the two parallel plates, and a clip member extending inwardly from each lateral side of a bottom of the base in order to clasp the lower surface of the supporting member.

Abstract: A wiper arm assembly including a primary bow and at least one secondary bow with a claw on at least one end of the secondary bow arranged to hold and guide a wiper blade. The secondary bow is rotatably attached to one end of the primary bow by means of a pivot. The wiper blade is arranged in a curved configuration such that when placed in the claws, a force is exerted on the secondary bow in a longitudinal direction of the primary bow. The primary and secondary bows contact each other by means of a projection extending from either the primary or the secondary bow, with the projection arranged to impose a force on the secondary bow in a longitudinal direction away from the primary bow.

Abstract: A spot cleaning apparatus comprises 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. In one embodiment, the spot cleaning apparatus comprises a controller for continuously reversing the agitation direction of the agitatation system. In another embodiment, the spot cleaning apparatus comprises a modular strain relief assembly. In yet another embodiment, working air is recirculated to the surface to be cleaned through internal ducting.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaning device provides improved removal of dirt and cleaning solution while using less air flow than conventional cleaning devices, requiring less power to operate. The device utilizes an air control valve which may or may not be coupled to a liquid valve. An existing power system may then be used to operate additional cleaning devices.

Abstract: A steerable upright vacuum cleaner includes an upright section including a dirt collecting portion, a collar on which the upright section is mounted and base section to which the collar is attached. The upright section is mounted on the collar such that the upright section pivots around a first axis with respect to the collar. The base section is attached to the collar such that the collar pivots around a second axis with respect to the base section. The second axis is approximately perpendicular to the first axis. The base section includes a nozzle that communicates with the dirt collecting portion.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner comprises a housing having a suction airstream inlet and a suction airstream outlet. A dirt container is selectively mounted to the housing for receiving and retaining dirt and dust separated from the suction airstream. The suction airstream inlet and the suction airstream outlet are in fluid communication with, respectively, an inlet and an outlet of the dirt container. The dirt container includes a first cyclonic airflow chamber and a second cyclonic airflow chamber, each cyclonic airflow chamber including a longitudinal axis. The second cyclonic airflow chamber is spaced from the first chamber, wherein the first and second chambers are each approximately vertically oriented and are arranged in a parallel relationship. An air manifold is disposed at a top portion of the dirt container. The air manifold includes an inlet section through which dirty air passes and an outlet section.

Abstract: A door closer device for connection between a door leaf and a door frame serves to automatically close the door after opening. The device has a housing that is received in the door leaf and a chain have one end connected inside the housing and the other end connected to the door frame. A spring connects the chain to the housing and serves to urge the chain into the housing bore. The chain links are pivotally connected plates with opposed side edges arranged such that a side edge of a link faces a corresponding side edge of an adjacent link. Each side edge defines a first portion and a second portion. The facing first portions of adjacent links are adapted to come into abutment when the links are arranged such that the longitudinal axis of the chain extends substantially in a straight line so as to prevent the links from pivoting in a first direction.

Abstract: A damping device (100), in particular for damping impacts of mobile parts in pieces of furniture, comprises: a casing (1) wherein is defined an inner chamber containing a viscous fluid and substantially closed at one end through a cap (2); a piston (3) slidably mounted in the inner chamber; a stem (4) having a first end (4a) associated with the piston (3) and a second end (4b) projecting from the inner chamber. The damping device (100) is characterised in that the cap (2) comprises at least one floating gasket (28) slidably mounted in a cavity (24) defined in the cap (2), said floating gasket (28) defining a region with variable volume in the cavity (24) suitable for receiving the viscous fluid displaced into the inner chamber by the stem (4) during the movements of the piston (3).

Abstract: A door check is provided comprising a housing (2) that can be fixed to a door or door frame and is provided with a first housing half (3) and a second housing half (4) which can be connected to each other, and a stay bar (24) that penetrates an opening (23) within the housing (2) and is pivotally mounted on the door frame or door, the housing (2) and the stay bar (24) not being fixed to/mounted on the same part. The first housing half (3) and the second housing half (4) respectively delimit only one section of the circumference of the opening (23). In order to create a door check that allows reliable and secure retaining and can be produced at low cost, a braking member (13) which is biased in the direction of the stay bar (24) by means of a spring element (20) is disposed in at least one of the two housing halves (3, 4).

Abstract: A door retaining rod for a doorstop utilising, for example, an arm of long strand type material, a metal plastic material or a formed wire encapsulated in a moulded arm.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge is mounted on a doorframe, holds a glass door and has a stationary bracket and a clamp assembly. The stationary bracket is mounted securely on the doorframe and has a sliding actuator. The clamp assembly is mounted rotatably on the stationary bracket and has a first clamp assembly and a second clamp securely holding the glass door and two pairs of pivot pin clamp bolts. The first clamp assembly has a body, a pivot pin mounted rotatably through the stationary bracket and two pivot pin clamps securely holding the body on the pivot pin. The pivot pin clamp bolts securely hold the pivot pin clamps on the body of the first clamp assembly. The glass door is aligned with the doorframe by releasing the pivot pin clamp bolts and loosing the pivot pin clamps to align the sliding actuator and the pivot pin.

Abstract: A hinge has a pin, a rotating positioning element and a stationary positioning element. The rotating positioning element is mounted around the pin and has a first, second, third and fourth detent and a rear surface with an inner circular area and an outer circular area. The first and second detents are formed in the inner circular area. The third and fourth detents are formed in the outer circular area. Each detent has a centerline. The centerlines of the first and third detents coincide. The centerlines of the second and fourth detents coincide. The stationary positioning element is mounted around the pin and has a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The first protrusion is formed on the stationary positioning element and selectively engages the first and second detents. The second protrusion is formed on the stationary positioning element and selectively engages the third and fourth detents.

Abstract: A handle assembly for mounting to a door of a refrigerator includes a main body portion having first and second end portions separated by an intermediate portion, wherein each of the first and second end portions includes a recessed section adapted to receive an end cap. Each of the end caps includes a mounting arrangement formed therein for receiving an attachment member, such as a clip or bracket. The handle is selectively mounted to a front face or side edge of the refrigerator door depending upon the end caps and attachment members selected.

Abstract: A vibration-dampening, height-adjustable handle for a power tool. Embodiments include a handle assembly connected to a shaft or frame via a plurality resilient fittings. The resilient fittings are arranged to conduct roll, pitch, and yaw forces sufficient to control the power tool. In some embodiments, the handle assembly rotates about at least one resilient fittings, and the height of the handlebar portion of the handle assembly is controlled by adjusting the distance between the shaft and another resilient fitting.

Abstract: An apparatus for stripping fiber material from textile fiber bales has a tower, which can be moved to and fro in relation to the fiber material by means of a carriage having a travel motor or the like, and has at least one boom, which is provided with the stripping apparatus. The boom together with the stripping apparatus can be moved in the height direction of the tower by means of a lifting motor or the like. A movable distance sensor is provided for determination of the location in the length direction. In order to make possible, by simple means, an exact determination of location in the length and/or height direction, a movable distance sensor scans, for location determination in the length and/or height direction, the distances to a counterpart element and calculates from those distances the location.

Abstract: An apparatus on a carding machine for processing textile fibres, with a cylinder, has, in the preliminary carding zone, after carding zone and/or underneath carding zone, covering elements which lie opposite the cylinder clothing. A fixed carding element is associated with at least one cover element. The spacing of the cylinder clothing from the clothing of the fixed carding element is smaller than the spacing from the cover element. In order to reduce nep formation, to allow improved carding work and to give a better carding result, between at least one clothing strip of the fixed carding element and a cover element arranged upstream and/or downstream thereof, there is arranged an air guide element the spacing of which with respect to the cylinder clothing gradually decreases or increases.

Abstract: A robotic CCD microscope and procedures to automate crystal recognition. The robotic CCD microscope and procedures enables more accurate crystal recognition, leading to fewer false negative and fewer false positives, and enable detection of smaller crystals compared to other methods available today.

Abstract: The fastening device comprises a housing (1) having joining means to the link, and two coaxial pins (6, 7) for joining it to the object, of which at least one is mounted in a manner that enables it to slide between two positions, one being retracted from the wall of the housing (1) and the other projecting from the wall of the housing (1) for engaging inside an opening of the object, coaxial to a second opening for accommodating the other of these pins. The fastening device also comprises elastic return means (10, 11) for attempting to constantly hold said sliding pin (6, 7) in the retracted position and an activating element (12) associated with a cam (14) for displacing the sliding pin (6, 7) into the other said position. When the sliding pin (6, 7) is in the retracted position, the internal extremities of said pins (6, 7) abut against one another, their respective surfaces being adapted for providing a space at the periphery thereof capable of receiving the extremity of a position of said cam (14).

Abstract: A snap-fit fastener having deflectable, diverging wings extending from a distal end of a pedestal is provided with lead-in extensions from the connection of each wing to the pedestal. The extensions define a slot therebetween and are curved relative to the wings. By inserting an implement such as a screwdriver in the slot and twisting the implement, the lead-in extensions are spread relative to each other and the wings are moved toward the pedestal to allow the fastener to be disconnected from an object.

Abstract: A water resistant slide fastener includes two supporting members made of a water resistant material. Each supporting member includes a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a longitudinal edge. A plurality of coupling elements are formed on each supporting member. Each coupling element includes a first portion on the first surface of an associated supporting member and a second portion on the second surface of the associated supporting member. The first portion and the second portion of each coupling element extend beyond the longitudinal edge of the associated supporting member and have a gap therebetween. The longitudinal edge of each supporting member extends into the gaps of the coupling elements. The longitudinal edges of the supporting members overlap each other when the coupling elements of the supporting members are engaged with each other.

Abstract: An airtight zipper construction is provided that can be installed on any bag body and seals the bag completely. The airtight zipper construction comprises a first zipper tape having a first zipper groove, a second zipper tape having a sealing portion at its end and a second zipper groove engaged with the first zipper groove, and a first slide with a separating portion. The separating portion divides the inner chamber of the slide into an upper guiding passage and a lower guiding passage. The first zipper tape and the second zipper tape are inserted through the upper guiding passage and the lower guiding passage, respectively. The first zipper tape is engaged into the second zipper tape from zipper head toward zipper end, with the first zipper tape covering the second zipper tape, and the first slide jammed into the sealing portion without any gaps.

Abstract: An apparatus for eliminating misaligned rows when securing edges of knitted panels together by securing edges of a pair of panels being darned. The apparatus comprises a first member and a second member each having a handle portion on a first end and a jaw portion on an opposite end. A securing means engaging such first member and such second member intermediate each end thereof for securing such second member to such first member. An aperture is formed through a jaw portion of one of first member and second member and a post member extends outwardly from an inner surface of an opposite one of first member and second member. The post member is disposed to extend through the aperture for securing the panels. A biasing means is engageable with the handle portion of such first member and such second member for biasing the apparatus in a closed position.

Abstract: A rotation-type safety buckle comprising of a male fastener and a female fastener is provided. The male fastener has a column at a center of an inner surface thereof, the male fastener has a respective engagement clamper,at each opposite side with respect to the column the engagement clamper is raised from the inner surface of the male fastener such that an opening is provided corresponding to the engagement clamper. The female fastener is provided with a central portion at a center thereof for connecting with the male fastener, the central portion has a wall and defines a guiding hole for receiving the column, and a respective side arm extending from the wall of the central portion is provided to enter the opening of the male fastener for complete engagement with the engagement clamper. The engagement is formed by the male fastener and the female fastener being stacked to each other and connected, making the male fastener rotate clockwise, making the side arm enters the opening of engagement clamper.

Abstract: A safety karabiner comprises a swivelling gate with a sliding locking ring operating in conjunction with a lock-bolt. The ring comprises a hole for receiving the lock-bolt at the end of the translation travel to the first locked position to constitute both a mechanical blocking device of the ring and a first visual indicator indicating the locked state. The lock-bolt is fitted on the movable gate.

Abstract: A buckle switch is provided which, in one form, can sufficiently ensure electrical conduction between movable contacts and fixed contacts. Fixed contacts and are provided in a switch main body. In a movable piece, movable contacts electrically connected to one another are positioned in a straight line perpendicular to the movement direction of the movable piece. The movable contacts are separated from or slidably contact the fixed contacts, respectively. The movable contact always slidably contacts the fixed contact. An lower edge of the fixed contact and an upper edge of the fixed contact are positioned in another straight line perpendicular to the movement direction of the movable piece. Thus, it is possible to ensure electrical conduction between the fixed contacts and the movable contacts for a long time and the switching time of the switch can be shortened.

Abstract: A cremation urn and keepsake holder is provided. The urn and keepsake holder includes a housing of a general overall construction and appearance of a hard cover book and includes two book leafs which are hingidly attached to one another and which are rotatable to open the housing as a typical book would be opened. One book leaf provides a first compartment for receiving keepsake articles and can include a photograph holder. The second book leaf provides a second, hermetical sealed compartment for receiving and holding cremation remains. A container assembly can be provided for storing additional keepsake articles, and a decorative pillow can be provide for the attachment of keepsake articles. When the leafs are closed, the keepsake articles are safely retained by the housing.