Abstract: A composition for the permanent dyeing of keratinous fibres, includes at least one dye precursor, at least one alkaline agent, and at least one oxidizing compound, and further includes: a protein hydrolyzate, a quaternized copolymer of di-methylallyl ammonium and acrylic acid, a N-methyl triethanolamine methylsulphate di-alkyl ester, and a di-alkyl carbonate.

Abstract: An alkalization-effecting solid composition that contains, as an agglomerate at least one alkalizing agent and at least one chelating agent. The chelating agents are present along with the alkalizing agent in the same particle of the agglomerate. Hydrogen peroxide decomposition during the dissolution process of alkalization-effecting compositions in the presence of H2O2 can be greatly reduced if the composition to be dissolved is this alkalinization-effecting solid composition.

Abstract: To obtain a reactive dye composition having satisfactory reproducibility, leveling, washing off and toughness under balanced affinity and reactivity, and improving Right First Time success ratio, for dyeing a cellulose fiber or fiber materials containing the cellulose fiber. A reactive dye composition, which comprising: (a) at least one reactive red dyestuff having an amido group of the following formula (1) wherein R, R1, R2, R3, X and Q are defined the same as the specification; and (b) at least one yellow reactive dyestuff selected from the group consisting of the following Color Index: C.I. Reactive Yellow 145 and C.I. Reactive Yellow 176, and/or at least one blue reactive dyestuff selected from the group consisting of the following Color Index: C.I. Reactive Blue 194, C.I. Reactive Blue 221 and C.I. Reactive Blue 222.

Abstract: A height-adjustable docking buffer is described, in particular for protecting facades when vehicles are docked in building openings. The docking bumper is made up of a fixed mounting frame and a height-adjustable buffer block for a loading ramp or a transfer bridge. The buffer block is designed as an essentially horizontal bumper bar, the ends of which are height-adjustably supported on two spaced, fixed mounting frames, preferably in the form of pillars. In addition, the invention describes a method for operating a docking buffer of this type. An inflatable gasket is provided on the bumper bar.

Abstract: The invention relates to an underwater cleaner (1), particularly for a swimming pool, comprising a suction nozzle housing (3) that has a suction nozzle (2), which communicates with a suction chamber (4), and has a suction mouth (19), which defines a suction plane (16), whereby a discharge channel (5) emanates from the suction chamber (4), and a filter device (6) is connected to said outlet channel. The inventive device also comprises a water jet nozzle (7) that leads into the suction chamber (4) and via which water under pressure can be fed into the suction chamber (4) whereby, according to the principle of the water jet pump, giving rise to a vacuum inside the suction chamber (4). The aim of the invention is, in the simplest possible manner and even in difficult to reach areas, to enable an effective cleaning and, at the same time, to also efficiently remove heavy dirt particles, such as stones.

Abstract: A swimming pool cleaning device for automatically cleaning a submerged surface includes a forwardly inclined housing forming a flow passage including a flow control valve. A flexible planar disc extends around an inlet to the flow passage for engaging the surface to be cleaned. The flexible planar member includes slits extending from the peripheral edge inward toward the central opening to form a pedal-like segmented flange for splaying of each segment in response to travel of the cleaner over an irregularly contoured surface and facilitate an effective frictional contact with the surface. A steering mechanism driven by fluid flow through the housing causes the housing to rotate about the planar disc.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush includes a handle having an electric motor, a head, and a neck extending between the handle and the head. The head has first end disposed adjacent to the neck and a second end opposite the first end. The head has a first bristle holder with a plurality of bristles disposed therein and a second bristle holder having a plurality of bristles disposed therein. The first bristle holder is located at the second end of said head. A rotating shaft is operatively connected to the electric motor and to the first moving bristle holder to reciprocate the first moving bristle holder in a direction transverse to a longitudinal axis of the head.

Abstract: A power toothbrush with a drive train that is easy to manufacture, reliable in service and that enables multiple heads or other complex design or functional elements is provided. In an illustrative embodiment, the power toothbrush includes a sealed case that encloses a motor with a pinion gear joined to an eccentric link. This eccentric link can be a circular rack having an eccentric pin that rides in a slot on a drive plate. The drive plate is joined to a push rod, typically constructed of metal that passes up a hollow toothbrush shaft through an elastomeric seal to a head assembly. The head assembly includes one or more moving disks that are each connected to generally circular brush heads, which project outwardly from the head assembly. One disk receives a bent end of the drive shaft in a hole located eccentrically to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A power washer is provided with a transport frame, a wash unit and a gun. The wash unit and the gun may be separated from the transport frame to be used in multiple modes. Possible modes include a walk-behind mode, a spray mode and hand wash modes. A quick connection is also provided to make it easier to disconnect and reconnect various components of the power washer.

Abstract: A glass cleaning apparatus includes a handle and a cleaning member. The handle has its interior hollowed out to form an accommodating cavity and its upper end cut downward with a transverse combining opening. The cleaning member has a central portion inserted in the combining opening of the handle, with a pivot inserted through the handle and the cleaning member to fix them in position. The cleaning member is bored with a horizontal slide groove at the location where the pivot is inserted so that the cleaning member can be adjusted in angle and in length and collapsed and received in the handle by means of its horizontal slide groove, convenient to be stored, adjustable in angles and in length for matching with different-shape surfaces of glass windows and easy to replace wiping fabric.

Abstract: A series of tools for interproximal cleaning of teeth that can be part of a kit of tools, each having a single handheld base, or they can be part of a kit of separate handheld tools. Each tool has a curved, or arcuate probe disposed at the distal end of the handheld tool. Brush elements or hardened rubber or plastic beads are respectively disposed along the curved surface of the probes.

Abstract: A system for cleaning includes a handle and a head having a cleaning surface. The head is connected to the handle and is extendable to selectively widen or narrow the cleaning surface. A gear is fixedly connected to the handle and rotatingly connected to the head, so that twist of the handle rotates the gear. A first series of extension gears operably connect to the gear, and a second series of extension gears also operably connect to the gear. Rotation of the gear via the handle, rotates the first series and the second series. A first head extension is operably connected to the first series, such that rotation of the first series swings the first head extension into laterally aligned extension of the head. A second head extension is operably connected to the second series, such that rotation of the second series swings the second head extension also into laterally aligned extension of the head.

Abstract: A water disintegrable cleaning utensil of the present invention has: a cleaning part, at least part of which is formed by a wet shrinkable resin being hydrophilic and shrinkable at least in one direction when absorbing water; and a holding part which holds the cleaning part. By this structure, the water disintegrable cleaning utensil is very effective at cleaning both in a dry and in a wet condition and is disintegrable in water when being disposed of after being used.

Abstract: A cleaning tool is formed by bundling a plurality of water-disintegrable cords to have a holding part in which the cords are joined to one another with a holding material wound therearound and bonded thereto by a water-soluble adhesive, and a cleaning part in which the cords are positioned independently from one another. Each cord is formed by twisting a water-disintegrable sheet such as a fiber entangled nonwoven fabric of pulp fibers, rayon fibers, and the like entangled by water-jet processing.

Abstract: A water-decomposable cleaning product dispersible in water that includes a compressed-fiber structure in which a water-dispersible fiber is compressed.

Abstract: A method and special tool system for cleaning around the damaged areas of a rubber roof of a building structure. The method utilizes an elongated tool of about four feet in length and having a rotating output shaft positioned at a lower end thereof. A brush structure is attached to the elongated tool by means of a specially designed adapter element. The method and system greatly reduces the time needed to repair a roof which has been damaged, for example, by a lightning strike or other destructive force. The roof patching job is thus much easier and more efficient for the repairing personnel.

Abstract: A device for mechanically cleaning a grooves used to hold a rotor or a stator winding of an electric machine includes an axially moveable device carrier and at least one cleaning tool connected to the device carrier and extending radially from the device carrier into the groove. In addition, a corresponding method includes the steps of radially moving at least one cleaning tool connected to a device carrier so as to mechanically remove impurities on a wall section of the groove, axial advancing of the device carrier in a manner adapted to the radial movement of the at least one cleaning tool, and setting the dimensional tolerance range for the groove by adjusting the cleaning tool. The device and the method are suitable for cleaning grooves into which a new winding is to be installed in an existing laminated body, for example, in the case of the retrofitting of generators.

Abstract: A device (20) for cleaning surfaces is provided utilizing a web (94) of a tackified sheet material movably secured between rollers (56, 58) on the device (20) that enable the web (94) to be moved over the surface in opposite directions. The device (20) includes a supply roller (56) and a take-up roller (58) secured to opposed ends of the web (94) of adhesive sheet material, with at least one roller (56, 58) including a biasing mechanism (82) disposed within the roller (56, 58). The web (94) can be engaged with the surface by passing over a number of idler rollers (98) positioned between the supply roller (56) and take-up roller (58). The biasing mechanism (82) is designed to bias the movement of the web (94) onto the take-up roller (58), such that the mechanism (82) can be selectively operated to advance the web (94) from the supply roller (56) to the take-up roller (58) to expose a clean section of the adhesive sheet material (94).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a wiper arm for window wiping systems in vehicles. According to the invention, an articulated part of a wiper arm is stamped out of a one-sided sheet metal material which is pre-coated on one side, and is then bent in a mold having a U-shaped cross-section. In this way, the coated surface forms the inner side of the articulated part of the wiper arm. Said articulated part is then joined to a wiper arm fixing part by means of a hinge bolt, and the wiper arm is then provided with a layer of paint by means of a spraying or powder technique.

Abstract: There is provided an upright vacuum cleaner that can be conveniently and stably operated. In the upright vacuum cleaner, an intake nozzle is provided to suck air, dust, and other material, a body is extended upward from the intake nozzle in a rotatable relationship with the intake nozzle, a dust collector is installed in the body to remove the dust and other material from the air, and a cord reel is installed on one side of the body to accommodate a power cord.

Abstract: A cleaning machine with a sound suppression system may include a waste recovery tank and a centrifugal-bypass vacuum motor assembly. The vacuum motor assembly may include a working-air flow path and a separate motor-ventilating-air flow path, with the working-air flow path including a working-air inlet and a working-air outlet. The working-air inlet may be fluidly connectable to the waste recovery tank, whereby the vacuum motor assembly may enable a soil-containing fluid to be vacuumed into the waste recovery tank. The cleaning machine also may include a sound-suppression hood that covers at least a part of the vacuum motor assembly. Alternatively, or in addition to the sound-suppression hood, the cleaning machine may include a first muffler assembly and a second muffler assembly. The first muffler assembly may be fluidly connected to the working-air outlet; and the second muffler assembly may be fluidly connected to the first muffler assembly.

Abstract: A mobile yard Debris Bagger attached to a common vacuum shredder to bag shredded yard debris directly to a common plastic or paper disposal bag. The disposal bag is mounted to a tubular adapter ring. The tubular adapter ring is installed in the larger end of the tapered fifter bag. A clamp ring holds the bags onto the tubular adapter ring. The smaller end of the tapered filter bag is attached to the outlet of the vacuum shredder. The shredded debris flows through the filter bag to the disposal bag on the tubular adapter ring. The filter bag acts as an air vent and pathway to deposit the debris into the disposal bag. The bag protector attached to the bottom of the tubular adapter ring keeps the disposal bag from being damaged as the bagger is pulled behind the user.

Abstract: A motor assembly includes: a suction motor; at least one inner casing adapted to enclose at least a part of the suction motor; and at least one outer casing configured to enclose at least a part of the at least one inner casing, wherein a diffusion passage is formed between the at least one inner casing and the at least one outer casing and has an average cross-section that gradually increases to allow air to diffuse therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laterally movable lifting arm and follower which may be mounted adjacent a mold. The lifting arm is movable from a cap engaging position wherein it initially moves the cap away from the mold into the path of the follower. The cap is initially moved across the lid by lateral movement of the lifting arm. The follower is subsequently passed across the cap to lockingly engage the closure.

Abstract: The present invention provides central mailbox cluster unit having a hinge assembly that is simple to manufacture and has a hinge with seamless interlocking elements formed on a frame member of a door and on a corresponding frame member of a postal box cabinet unit that retain a linear hinge pin that extends through the coaxially aligned interlocking elements. The hinge assembly presents only a smoothly rounded housing corner with no openings or gaps for insertion of a tool when the doors of the unit are in a closed position. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of the claims.

Abstract: A support system includes a frame member and a cover magnetically coupled to one another proximate an edge of the cover and in an aligned state. The cover is rotatable with respect to the frame member without any structural coupling therebetween while the frame member and cover remain substantially in the aligned state. A method of supporting a cover with respect to a frame includes magnetically attracting the cover and frame to each other proximate an edge of the cover.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (200) includes a retaining member (4), a fixing seat (5), a control member (6), a first spring (7), a follower element (10), a rotating element (20), a second spring (9) and a shaft (30). The first spring provides an elastic force to the control member. The rotating element includes an axis hole having an inner screw thread (4342). The rotating element disposes two protrusions (24). The follower element includes two recesses (15) and two plane portions (16). The second spring provides an elastic force to make the protrusions of the rotating element receive in the recesses of the follower element and resist each other. The shaft defines an outer screw thread (233). The outer screw thread engages with the inner screw thread of the rotating element.

Abstract: A hinge has a hollow sleeve and a shaft. The sleeve has a first portion and a second portion respectively formed in a first end of the sleeve, and a first fastener formed in a second end of the sleeve. The shaft has a head formed in a first end of the shaft and a second fastener formed in a second end of the shaft. The first fastener is mounted securely in a chassis of a device and the second fastener is mounted securely in a cover of the device. The head is rotated relative to the sleeve when the cover is rotated relative to the chassis. With the friction between the sleeve and the head, the cover can be positioned at any angle as desired relative to the chassis of the device.

Abstract: A sash locator for locating a casement window sash relative to a sash arm, includes abutment means disposed at a selected disposition relative to the sash arm such that positioning the sash proximate the sash arm with a selected portion of the sash abutting the abutment means disposes the sash relative to the sash arm in a desired disposition for affixing the sash to the sash arm. A method of sash location relative to a sash arm is also included.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device which removably attaches to a pocket or other type of open enclosure in a garment to prevent the loss of items through accidental loss or theft. The device is comprised of a threaded shaft with a generally flat head which is received by a nut with corresponding interior threads. The threaded shaft extends through the interior and exterior fabric of the pocket and is held in place by the nut, thereby closing off the opening in the pocket and securing the items carried therein. The degree to which the pocket opening is enclosed is controlled by the user so that a balance can be struck between security and convenience of access to the items in the pocket according to the needs of the particular user. The nut is preferably contained in a housing constructed of a material which can be comfortably worn next to the body.

Abstract: A fastener for the suspension of a birdcage toy or the like has a first end terminating in a first loop, and a second end terminating in a second loop, each of the first and second loops terminating in a free end that allows for easy attachment of objects to the loops. An additional section is defined between the loop free ends to assist in preventing the free ends from deflecting outward, resulting in possible inadvertent detachment from the cage or retained object.

Abstract: A two-piece cable tie is provided that is capable of usage with an automated cable tie installation tool. The two-piece cable tie accommodates improved gripping of large or small bundles. By including a cored-out region near the neck, the cable tie can secure a near zero bundle size. By including a transverse pad on the bottom side of the cable tie strap near the cable tie head, the cable tie can be prevented from rotation relative to the bundle to which is it secured. A preferred cable tie strap has a wide recessed center section and high side rails that increase lateral clamping force. To resist barb inversion, the cable tie preferably includes a reinforcement area underneath the metal locking device when used with a strap having a recessed area. By maintaining relatively high side rails and a thin web section in the tip, the cable tie can achieve zero insertion force while maintaining sufficient strap rigidity and size to enable feeding of the strap through an automated cable tie installation tool.

Abstract: A fastener to removably mount an object in a mounting aperture of a panel is provided. The fastener includes a body having two opposing side members and defining a second aperture configured to accept at least a portion of the object, at least one elastic abutting flange disposed between the fastener body and the mounting aperture, a corrosion resistant coating, and a silencer plating overlying the corrosion resistant coating.

Abstract: A buckle support assembly is provided including an anchor member and a buckle with a support member extending therebetween. A sleeve member is supported in position to extend between the anchor member and buckle and about the support member via interfering portions of the anchor member and sleeve member. Preferably, the interfering portions include small tabs of the anchor member and internal ribs of the sleeve member.

Abstract: A method for establishing underwater burial garden comprises drilling one or more holes into an underwater floor surface to a predetermined depth. Each hole in the underwater burial garden may be located at a predetermined location, or plot, respective to any other hole, which may be in an adjacent or nearby plot. A sealed container containing ashes of a cremated individual may be positioned into a hole. The sealed container may be constructed of a material to withstand the underwater environment. A cap may be placed over the hole, thereby containing the sealed container within the hole. The cap may have a plate positioned thereon with text pertaining to the cremated individual, which may be viewable by swimmers and/or boaters.

Abstract: A method for establishing underwater burial garden comprises drilling one or more holes into an underwater floor surface to a predetermined depth. Each hole in the underwater burial garden may be located at a predetermined location, or plot, respective to any other hole, which may be in an adjacent or nearby plot. A sealed container containing ashes of a cremated individual may be positioned into a hole. The sealed container may be constructed of a material to withstand the underwater environment. A cap may be placed over the hole, thereby containing the sealed container within the hole. The cap may have a plate positioned thereon with text pertaining to the cremated individual, which may be viewable by swimmers and/or boaters.

Abstract: An electric appliance comprises a component part (101) that comprises electronic components, among which is an electrolytic capacitor (105). A moulded part (301) is moulded around the component part (101), An outer surface of the moulded part (301) constitutes at least a part of the outer surface of the electric appliance. The moulded part comprises a cavity (302), which contains something else than electronic components or connections between electronic components. The cavity (302) is separated from the electrolytic capacitor (105) by at most a wall the thickness of which is smaller than a mean material thickness of the moulded part (301) between the component part (101) and outside of the electric appliance.

Abstract: A dummy piezoelectric element is disposed at least at one of the ends of an array of piezoelectric vibration elements. A region not including internal electrodes is provided in the vicinity of the outer side surface of the dummy piezoelectric vibration element to be formed. When the outer side surface of the dummy piezoelectric element is cut, a shift of a cutting line from a correct cutting line, which is due to high hardness of the internal electrodes, is minimized.

Abstract: Systems and methods for verifying a materials processing path on a work piece are described. In one embodiment, a system for verifying a material process path on a work piece includes a processing unit operable to receive processing instructions to control a motion of a machine tool device relative to a work piece. A tool holder of the machine tool device retains a tool path tracing assembly that applies a mark to a surface of the work piece as the assembly is moved along the material process path.

Abstract: A system and method for accomplishing localized feature forming in a sheet of material and/or the localized joining of multiple sheets of material. The system and method may also be used to attach a secondary component to a sheet of material. The system and method of the present invention employs a die having a shaped cavity for receiving a portion of the sheet material. A projectile is propelled from a projectile firing device to impact the sheet or sheets of material in the area overlying the subjacent die cavity. The projectile forces a portion of the sheet material into the die cavity, imparting a shape thereto. The kinetic energy transferred from the projectile to the sheet material may be used to form a metallurgical bond between multiple sheets of material. The metallurgical bond can be used alone to join the sheets, or may be used in conjunction with an interlocking shape to provide extra strength.

Abstract: A system is disclosed to use a rotary milling head to break or cut the bond of a heat transfer fin base to a boiler tube, thereby removing the heat transfer fins from the boiler tube to facilitate the more efficient repair of the boiler tube.

Abstract: The method of securing the end of an internal thermoplastic liner for a steel pipe, in which a protruding end portion of the liner is heated and expanded and then secured in a manner to minimize interference with the conduction of liquid flowing inside the thermoplastic liner.

Abstract: A mold-casting structure comprises at least one dishing and a plurality of micro-protrusions. The dishing(s) formed on the surface of a mold-casting body, the plurality of micro-protrusions sticking out of the surface of the dishing, and the tops of the micro-protrusions constitute on a plane, so that the grounding issue of the circuitry embedded in the mold-casting structure caused by the dishing can be resolved. The dishing can be verified by daubing paint and scrapping thereafter, the location of remaining paint is deemed the dishing. Moreover, a three-dimensional measurement instrument can be employed for more precise measurement. The micro-protrusions can be formed on the dishing by mechanical processing or electric discharge machining (EDM). Alternatively, a mold with a structure matching the micro-protrusions can be formed first, and consequently the micro-protrusions are formed directly by mold-filling, which is more suitable for mass production.

Abstract: In a rotor hub manufacturing method, a workpiece is chucked and a hole centering on the workpiece center axis is formed in the workpiece. A sealing member is press-fit into the hole, forming an internal space. A shaft feature is thereafter shaped in the workpiece by cutting work done on the periphery of the workpiece around the hole. The workpiece part including the shaft feature is then cut away from the workpiece to form a rotor hub as a shaft unit.

Abstract: A power tool assembly includes a tool body housing a drive mechanism and an attaching assembly, which is configured to selectively receive a plurality of interchangeable tool heads. The interchangeable tool heads each are provided with a transmission for coupling accessories, which are releasably mounted to the tool heads, to the drive mechanism.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making an inner conductor from a conductive body integrally forms a flange on one end of the conductive body. The flange is formed integral to the conductive body by flaring the end of the conductive body. The size and shape of the flange is selected to achieve a desired capacitance surface area for use in a resonator. A resonator housing that has a plurality of cavities can be provided with a plurality of conductive bodies that are inserted into holes located in a bottom wall of the resonator body and that protrude into the plurality of cavities. The resonator housing and conductive bodies are placed onto a flanging fixture to produce a flange on each conductive body of a desired size and shape to achieve a desired capacitance surface area. The plurality of conductive bodies can be simultaneously flanged and fastened to the base of the resonator housing.

Abstract: An armature for an electric motor has a lamination stack on a shaft with a commutator mounted on one end of the shaft. Magnet wires wound in slots in the lamination stack, the commutator and armature shaft are at least partially encapsulated in a first plastic, such as by insert molding. The commutator has a commutator ring divided into a plurality of segments with slots between the segments that are filled with a second plastic when the commutator is made by molding a core of the second plastic, such as phenolic, in the commutator ring before the commutator ring is mounted on the armature shaft. Where the commutator is a tang type commutator, the commutator ring has notches at axial ends of the slots which is filled with the second plastic when the second plastic is molded. The mold used to mold the first plastic includes projections that extend between the tangs of the commutator and against the notches at axial ends of the slots of the commuter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to supply plate (1), a base plate for the assembly of such a supply plate, as well as a method for manufacturing a supply plate for electrochemical systems. Two base plates (2a, 2b) are thermally joined to one another using a joining agent, wherein this joining agent (3) has a lower melting point than the material of the base plates (2a, 2b). At least one first base plate (2a) comprises at least one pocket (4a) into which joining agent is filled, and subsequently the second base plate (2b) is applied onto a joining plane (F) of the first plate, and a connection of the base plates (2a, 2b) is effected by way of the impact of heat on the joining agent.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying chip-type electronic components is disclosed.

Abstract: A coaxial cable splitter including an integral body with a first cable connection, a second cable connection and a third cable connection, each defining an axis. The second cable connection is a crimp sleeve, the first cable connection is a coaxial connector, and the axes are generally parallel to each other. The third cable connection is a coaxial cable connector and the axis is at an angle to the axes of the first and second cable connections. The first and third cable connections each include a center conductor which are electrically linked. The first and third cable connections each include an outer shell positioned about the center conductor which are electrically linked. A method of assembling a coaxial cable splitter with an integral body.