Abstract: An inflatable pad includes: a first pad piece formed with a plurality of first holes; a second pad piece stacked on the first pad piece and formed with a plurality of second holes; and a plurality of tension pieces, each of which is connected sealingly to hole edges of a respective first hole and a respective second hole so as to form an air passage extending through the tension piece, the respective first hole, and the respective second hole.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electro-optical device, which, on a substrate, has a plurality of data lines, a plurality of scanning lines, a plurality of driving elements formed to correspond to intersections of the plurality of data lines and the plurality of scanning lines for pixels, and a plurality of pixel electrodes provided to correspond to the driving elements, includes forming an etching stopping layer, forming a common line that is provided above the etching stopping layer to short-circuit the plurality of scanning lines and the plurality of scanning lines, forming a first interlayer insulating film that isolates the plurality of data lines and the plurality of pixel electrodes from the plurality of scanning lines and the plurality of driving elements, forming contact holes that electrically connect the plurality of data lines and the plurality of pixel electrodes to the plurality of driving elements, forming the plurality of data lines, and forming a cutting hole in the first interlayer insulating f

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a textile treatment auxiliary composition in particulate form, wherein the composition comprises anionic surfactant, clay and silicone, and wherein the process comprises the steps of: (i) contacting the silicone with water and a first anionic surfactant, to form an aqueous silicone mixture in emulsified form; and (ii) thereafter contacting the aqueous silicone mixture with the clay, a second anionic surfactant and optionally additional water to form a mixture of clay and silicone; (iii) further mixing the mixture of clay and silicone; and (iv) optionally drying and optionally cooling the mixture formed in step (iii).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate textile treatment composition comprising silicone, clay and anionic surfactant, wherein the composition comprises at least three particulate components: wherein the first particulate component comprises silicone, clay and a first anionic surfactant; wherein the second particulate component comprises a second anionic surfactant; and wherein the third particulate component comprises a third anionic surfactant; wherein the concentration of the second anionic surfactant in the second particulate component is greater than the concentration of the third anionic surfactant in the third particulate component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a particulate textile treatment composition comprising at least two particulate components, wherein the first particulate component comprises clay and silicone, wherein the second particulate component comprises clay, and wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of clay present in the composition to the total amount of silicone present in the composition is higher than the weight ratio of the amount of clay present only in the first particulate component to the amount to silicone present only in the first particulate component.

Abstract: Carpeting, upholstery, drapery and other textile fibers are cleaned by applying to the fibers an aqueous, chemically carbonated cleaning solution prepared by mixing a carbonate salt and a low soluble acid with hot water, such that the low soluble acid delayedly reacts with the carbonate salt to produce carbon dioxide before being applied to the textile fibers. The delayed production of carbon dioxide helps prevent the loss of carbon dioxide before the carbon dioxide is lost. The hot water increases cleaning capability of the cleaning solution.

Abstract: Excellent water repellency and Oil repellency are imparted to a textile by a method including (1) preparing a treatment liquid comprising a water- and oil-repellent agent, (2) adjusting pH of the treatment liquid to at most 7, (3) applying the treatment liquid to a textile, (4) treating the textile with steam, and (5) washing the textile with water and dehydrating the textile, wherein the water- and oil-repellent agent comprises at least one fluorine-containing compound selected from the group consisting of a fluorine-containing polymer and a fluorine-containing low molecular weight compound, and the water- and oil-repellent agent or the treatment liquid contains a cationic emulsifier and/or a salt.

Abstract: Cleaning fluids that include n-propyl bromide and an additive that includes a non-hazardous stabilizer component, a pH-balancing agent, an odor-controlling agent, or a combination thereof. Also included are a method for cleaning textile absorbers and removing extraneous substances therefrom using this and related cleaning fluids, such as by cleaning textile absorbers in a cleaning fluid that includes n-propyl bromide to remove a portion of the extraneous substances from the textile absorber, preferably wherein the cleaning fluid is substantially free of hazardous materials.

Abstract: Disclosed are a washing machine and a control method thereof, including the steps of (a) calculating the quantity of a detergent in a washing operation, (b) setting a washing pattern based on the calculated quantity of the detergent, and (c) performing a rinsing operation according to the set washing pattern, thereby improving rinsing capacity of the washing machine.

Abstract: A laundry treatment apparatus according to the present invention includes a condensing pool disposed within a water supply port formed in a tub. A water supply passage is formed between the condensing pool and the water supply port. The laundry treatment apparatus further includes a cap that guides water, which is supplied to the water supply port, to the condensing pool, and stops steam flowing backward through the water supply passage so that the steam is introduced into the condensing pool. The steam flowing backward from the inside of the tub to the water supply port of the tub is brought into contact into with the water contained in the condensing pool formed in the water supply port of the tub and is condensed. Therefore, the present invention is advantageous in that it can prevent the pollution of a detergent holder or peripheral portions thereof, which may occur when the steam flows backward into the detergent holder or peripheral portions thereof via the water supply port of the tub.

Abstract: Full automatic washing machine, and method for controlling the same, the fall automatic washing machine including a spinning tub 2 movably fitted in an outer tub 1, a pulsator 3 rotatably fitted in the spinning tub 2 to be rotatable independent from the spinning tub 2, a spinning shaft 5 rotatably supported on a shaft bearing case 20 for transmission of a rotating power to the spinning tub 2, a washing shaft 4 for transmission of the rotating power to the pulsator 3, a BLDC motor 7 having a rotor 7b and a stator 7a for rotating the rotor 7b as power is applied to the stator 7a, and a clutch mechanism for switching a power transmission path of the BLDC motor 7 either to the washing shaft 4 or to the spinning shaft 5 in correspondence to a washing cycle, or a spinning cycle, thereby permitting noiseless, and stable switching of the rotation power within a short time when the rotating power is transmitted to the pulsator or the spinning tub from a driving-part having the stator and the rotor.

Abstract: A composition of matter that is suitable for use on skin or hair. The composition comprises one or more compounds of formula wherein R1, R2, R3 and R5 are as defined in the specification, and at least one other component or element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing powdered preparations comprising 2,4,6 trianilino p (carbo 2?-ethylexyl-1?-oxy)-1,3,5 triazine of the formula I and diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate of the formula II the method comprising: a) jointly dispersing the compounds I and II in an aqueous molecularly disperse or colloidally disperse solution of a protective colloid; and b) converting the dispersion obtained into a dry powder by removing the water and drying, wherein the protective colloid used in process step a) is modified starch.

Abstract: In anodic oxidation film processing for expressing pattern by dyeing in two or more colors, the present invention is a method to provide gradation of colors in continuous tones at the gradation portion at the boundary of dyeing. (Problem) To provide a method of realizing at a low cost wear resistant and fading resistant gradation expression on an anodic oxidation film. (Solution) A part of the decolorize portion 15 having a dyed anodic oxidation film is immersed into a solution of decolorize agent 30 or the solution of decolorize agent 30 is adhered onto the decolorize portion 15. In case of immersing the work 100 into the solution of decolorize agent 30, the solution of decolorize agent 30 and the work 100 are relatively moved up and down or a liquid surface 31 of the solution of decolorize agent 30 is waved for adjustment of decolorizing.

Abstract: Vertical alignment of a movable bridge with a doorway of an aircraft is achieved by moving a sensor disposed on the movable bridge in a generally downward direction so as to sense a position of an upper surface of the aircraft. The upper surface of the aircraft has a known elevational relationship relative to the doorway of the aircraft, which is used along with the sensed position to align an aircraft engaging portion of the movable bridge with the doorway. The method accommodates different heights of a same model of aircraft resulting from differences in the aircraft loads and is easily implemented using either contact or non-contact sensors.

Abstract: Vertical alignment of a movable bridge with a doorway of an aircraft is achieved by moving a sensor disposed on the movable bridge in a generally downward direction so as to sense a position of an upper surface of the aircraft. The upper surface of the aircraft has a known elevational relationship relative to the doorway of the aircraft, which is used along with the sensed position to align an aircraft engaging portion of the movable bridge with the doorway. The method accommodates different heights of a same model of aircraft resulting from differences in the aircraft loads and is easily implemented using either contact or non-contact sensors.

Abstract: A pool cleaning robot comprising a frame, at least one inlet, at least one outlet, and a motor carrying module. The robot further comprises a filter unit mountable to the frame. The filter unit has a filter bag with an inlet facing surface and an outlet facing surface. The robot further comprises a filter cavity formed between the outlet facing surface of the filter bag and the frame. The frame has an open area above the cavity. The open area faces the outlet and is designed for the insertion therethrough of the module into the filter cavity when the filter unit is mounted to the frame.

Abstract: A brush station for use in a vehicle wash system includes a support frame. A first brush unit support is mounted to the frame and a first brush mounted on the first brush support member. Also, a second brush support is mounted to said frame and a second brush is mounted on the first brush support. The first brush support is mounted to the frame at a first longitudinal position that is upstream in the direction of vehicle travel from a second longitudinal position where the second brush support is mounted to the frame. The first brush support extends generally from the frame in the direction of travel and the second brush support extends generally from the frame opposite to the direction of travel. An exterior surface of a vehicle moving through the station in the direction of travel will be cleaned by said first and second brushes. Partial or substantially complete longitudinal overlap can be provided between the first and second brush units.

Abstract: An apparatus for waxing, polishing, or buffing a work surface having a housing with a movable working element attached to the housing. Also attached to the housing is a spray assembly that selectively applies material to the work surface.

Abstract: A rotary tool used with a pneumatic or an electric drill, for polishing truck wheels, adjacent the in-situ nuts, has a chuck mounted on a driving shaft, the chuck including an outer cylindrical housing, a centre housing with a replaceable guide bushing, and an annular interior passage containing a projecting flexible, fabric polishing sleeve. The guide bushing slides in centering relation over a wheel nut. The annular fabric sleeve protrudes beyond the front of the tool, and radially outwardly, to engage and polish the skirt of the nut and a surrounding portion of the wheel, with pre-applied polishing compound.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a cleaning tool that exhibits adequate cleaning performance even in the cleaning of narrow crevices. The cleaning tool of the present invention comprises a cleaning component and a handle component, wherein the cleaning component is designed such that a sheet-like fiber bundle and a sheet are joined to produce a sheet laminate having a joining portion, this sheet laminate is bent along the joining portion to form a bulky component formation portion, the sheet laminate in which said bulky component formation portion has been formed is bent so that bulky component formation portions are across from each other, and integrated such that the contact surfaces of the opposing sheet-like fiber bundles are joined together, and support rods of the handle component are inserted into a handle insertion component having handle insertion openings made at one end of the bulky component formation portions and formed inside the bulky component formation portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper device, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising a wiper arm (12a, 12b) and a control unit (18a, 18b) for controlling the position (?) of a wiper blade (10a, 10b) in relation to the wiper arm (12a, 12b), in accordance with at least one operating variable (?), in particular of an operating position of the wiper arm (12a, 12b). It is proposed that the wiper arm (12a, 12b) has a freedom of movement (?) achieved without articulation, which is capable of producing a contact force.

Abstract: This is a system for continuously clearing vehicle windshields of water and debris using an air pressure based system. The system uses the air pressure generated by the vehicle's own movement as well as backup air pressure generated by a pressure generation motor when the vehicle is moving slowly or stopped. The system applies the air pressure externally along the base of the windshield and is mixed with hot air from the engine to clear the air pressure vents and windshield of ice and snow.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning a surface area includes a vacuum intake port having at least one air induction port, two or more spray jets offset from one another and oriented at an angle ranging from about 30° to about 60° relative to the surface, and a venturi shaped splashguard that extends down to approximately ½ inch above a plane defined by a bottom surface of the vacuum intake port.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. The nozzle assembly includes a suction inlet. The canister assembly includes a first housing member and a removable cover that cooperate together to form a wand receiver, a hose connector and an integral air path between the wand receiver and the hose connector.

Abstract: A road sweeper includes a blower housing having an opening, a hopper having an opening, and the openings being in axial alignment when the hopper and blower housing are each in a sweeping position thereof. The blower housing is biased for tilting movement from its sweeping position to an inclined dump position upon relative movement of the hopper to preclude abrasion, wear and damage to an O-ring seal disposed between the openings. The blower housing can also be moved to a third repair position in which components thereof are accessible from the cab side of the sweeper.

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

Abstract: A lid that can be placed over a bucket and transform the bucket into a pre collection shop vac chamber. Fittings are provided to allow fluid collection air exhaust and vacuum regulation.

Abstract: A door stop for releasable attachment to the edge of the door. The door stop prevents the door from being closed and hence prevents hands and fingers from being caught between the doorjamb and the door.

Abstract: A stabilizing mechanism for a two part foldable hinged device having a cover and a base is disclosed and includes at least one elastic member having one end attached to the cover and a second opposite end attached to the base. The elastic member has a bending section defined between the ends which extends to increase the contact surface area of the base as the cover pivots open with respect to the base to keep the device from tipping over when the device is placed on a resting surface. The bending section is formed between two spaced apart knuckles whereby the elastic member bends with a controlled variable displacement to provide a greater rate of available contact surface as the cover and base pivot relative to one another, particularly between 90° and 180°. A portion of the second opposite end of the elastic member may extend beyond the downwardly facing surface of the base to make contact with the resting surface to prevent the device from sliding on the surface.

Abstract: A multi-stage hinge assembly has a first connecting board, a second connecting board, a first hinge, a second hinge, an inner mounting lever and an outer mounting lever. The first connecting board has a first ring, a second ring and a recess. The second connecting board has a first ring and a second ring. The first hinge is mounted on the connecting boards. The second hinge is mounted on the connecting boards. The inner mounting lever is mounted pivotally on the second mounting bracket of the first hinge and the rotating head of the second hinge and has two retaining plates, a holding frame and a spring. The outer mounting lever is mounted pivotally on the second mounting bracket of the first hinge and the rotating head of the second hinge.

Abstract: A hinge plate accommodation element for attaching a hinge plate has a holder bracket that has a first shank for attachment on the frame side and an angled short shank, a bracing plate that is connected with the short shank of the holder bracket, so as to pivot, a pressure plate that is disposed on the bracing plate with binding screws, and can be adjusted relative to the bracing plate by means of activation of the binding screws, and adjusting screws that are inserted into bores of the holder bracket, so as to rotate, and engage into threaded bores of the bracing plate.

Abstract: A handle for a rotating tool extension is disclosed. The handle includes a body member having a central portion with first and second end portions. The body member is positionable along an axis of rotation of the rotating tool extension and includes a bore formed in the body member extending therethrough along the axis of rotation. A liner may be at least partially disposed within the bore, and may be at least partially removable from and insertable within the bore. A rotating tool extension is at least partially inserted within the liner. Alternatively, the body member may include at least one roller bearing member contacting at least a portion of the rotating tool extension during rotation of the extension. The handle and extension may be provided as a combination and also as a kit.

Abstract: In an apparatus for detecting a parameter at a plurality of slivers fed to a drafting system of a spinning machine, especially for detecting the movement and/or the presence of a sliver, in which the parameter is measurable separately at each sliver, each sliver is drawn out of sliver cans over a respective driven feed roller and fed to the drafting system and is mechanically sensed by a feeler element, the deflections of which are convertible into electrical signals. To allow an improved and more accurate detection of the individual slivers in a structurally simple manner, a distance sensor that is a contactless distance sensor is provided to detect the position of each feeler element, the sensor being connected to an electrical evaluating unit.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing sawtooth card clothings and all-steel card clothings for processing textile fibers in a carding process, a sawtooth wire is produced by generating teeth on a wire blank sequentially behind one another in a longitudinal direction of the wire blank, wherein the teeth extend transversely to the longitudinal direction away from a base area. The sawtooth wire is subjected at least in the area of the teeth to a hardening process under exclusion of oxygen in the area of the sawtooth wire. A device for performing the method has a heating chamber having an inlet opening and an outlet opening for the sawtooth wire passing through the heating chamber. An arrangement for generating an inert gas atmosphere in the area of the sawtooth wire passing through the heating chamber is provided.

Abstract: It is the object of the present invention to provide a chest pocket closer tending to retain modern eyeglasses and other kinds of articles in chest pockets of garments. The pocket closer is an essentially U-shaped wire that is removably inserted into the chest pocket and fits invisibly along the inside perimeter of the chest pocket. More precisely, the pocket closer has a bottom width that is smaller than the pocket width and in a free state, before insertion into said pocket, has a top width greater than the pocket width. During insertion of the pocket closer into the pocket, the pocket closer top assumes the width of the pocket by flexing. The flexing imparts lateral tension to the top of the pocket. The combination of the lateral tension on the pocket top, and looseness on the pocket bottom, results in a pocket geometry favorable to retention of articles in chest pockets.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a binding band facilitating unbinding work and having a high binding force. A binding band comprising: a band body having a plurality of engagement teeth on a surface thereof; a guide fixed to the band body and forming an insertion hole having a height substantially equal to the thickness of the band body between the guide and the band body; and wherein a surface of the band body positioned in the insertion hole is smooth.

Abstract: A one-piece cable tie includes a tail which is configured with a plurality of slits or notches therein. These slits are in alignment with the recesses in the tail and extend no deeper than the depth of the recesses. Such slits are designed to aid the use in removing the excess tail from the cable tie once the tie has been tensioned around a bundle. The user first bends the tail so as to close the slits in one side of the tie and then twists the tie about its longitudinal axis so as to separate the excess tail from the tie.

Abstract: A continuous loop clamp includes an endless loop shaped body providing a central opening in which a device for clamping is positionable. The body includes a continuous interior surface defining the opening and an exterior surface. The entire continuous interior surface contacts the device when the clamp is applied. The clamp also includes an aperture defined in the body from the interior surface to the exterior surface. The device is inserted into the opening along an axis and the body can be deformed at the aperture to decrease the size of the opening. No portion of the body substantially projects radially outwardly of the exterior surface, either before the body is deformed or after the body is deformed.

Abstract: A securement device for a bracelet includes a first attachment (2) and a second attachment (3) adapted to receive a bracelet pin (8). At least one of the attachments (2, 3) includes an axle (22, 32) substantially parallel to the pin (8), this axle (22, 32) being adapted to be disposed slidably in a transverse bore (10) of a body (1) that receives bracelets. Moreover, the device includes a locking element (4) disposed in a hole (12) in the body (1) intersecting the transverse bore (10) so as to coact with at least one axle (22, 32) of the attachments (2, 3) in a way to permit the locking and unlocking of at least one of these attachments (2, 3) in their recess.

Abstract: A magnetic clasp for a purse is described that can advantageously aid those with limited dexterity by only requiring the connectors to be brought into proximity to engage the magnetic locking mechanism. The magnetic clasp includes a first magnetic connector and a second magnetic connector. The magnet of the first connector can move relative to the magnet of the second connector. The second magnetic connector can include a pin that aligns and accommodates the rotation of the first magnet between a first locked position and a second unlocked position.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a fastening device with adhesive fasteners having rib and groove tracks which closes and seals a bag by alternative engagement of the tracks. In the present invention, to prevent an adhesive agent (27) from being exposed to impurities or the hands of a user, a predetermined amount of an adhesive agent (27) is evenly applied only to the groove track (23), (33) of each of a pair of fasteners (20) and (30) corresponding to each other, so that the groove track (23), (33) alternately and reliably engages with an associated rib track (25a), (26a), (35a), (35b). Therefore, the present invention overcomes the limitation of a material constituting the bag, thus being widely applied to various kinds of products, being convenient in use, achieving a slim structure, and providing an advantage from functional points of view.

Abstract: In a texturing system with a texturing nozzle and a first drum connected thereto and a further drum, a thread is guided on the outlet side of a texturing nozzle at the circumference of a drum in the form of a strip by friction and at least in part in positive manner, so that the longitudinal speed of the strip at the circumference of the drum corresponds with the circumferential speed of the drum in the area of the guide, whereby, by means of a pressure difference in an air guidance system, the effect is achieved by pressing the strip onto the surface of the drum. Further, the thread is guided in relation to its conveying speed and packing density, by positive and friction guidance under the imposition of air, as far as an outlet point on the first drum, and is transferred onto a second drum, on which the strip is cooled, extended if appropriate, and passed on to further guide or conveying rollers, respectively.

Abstract: Composite panels are separated into their component materials of metal skins and polymer cores by dimpling the metal skins to create stresses between the metal skins and polymer cores, heating the metal skins to partially separate them from the polymer core, and then pulling the metal skins away from the polymer core.

Abstract: A SAW filter includes a piezoelectric substrate of Lithium Niobate or optionally Lithium Tantalate having a thickness of at least twice an acoustic wavelength. The piezoelectric substrate is bonded to a surrogate substrate of a silicon material. The surrogate substrate is characterized by a resisitivity of at least 100 ohm-cm and an expansion coefficient compatible with the piezoelectric substrate. A catalytic bonding film between the piezoelectric substrate and the surrogate substrate is formed from a first catalytic bonding film deposited onto a surface of the piezoelectric substrate and a second catalytic bonding film deposited onto a surface of the surrogate substrate. The piezoelectric substrate is bonded to the surrogate substrate through a compression force sufficient for providing a bonding at a normal temperature.

Abstract: A tool for fine machining of work pieces involving metal removal is proposed having at least one cutter (13) for preliminary machining with a geometrically defined cutting edge (15) and having at least one cutter (21) for final machining with a geometrically defined cutting edge (23). The characteristic of the tool is that the cutter (13) for preliminary machining is part of a preliminary machining stage (3) and the cutter (23) for final machining is part of a final machining stage (5) and that an interface (9) located between the preliminary machining stage (3) and the final machining stage (5) is provided with a first flat surface (27) and a second flat surface (29) which are located on the preliminary machining stage (3) and the final machining stage (5) and which has a device (11) ensuring the coaxiality of the preliminary machining stage (3) and the final machining stage (5) to each other.

Abstract: A seat assembly machine includes a plurality of grippers useful for securing a piece of trim to a seat cushion. In a disclosed example, each gripper includes a plurality of prongs that are moved between neutral, closed and released positions that each facilitate a different portion of the assembly process. In one example, each gripper includes a sleeve within which the prongs are moveable so that the prongs are manipulated between the neutral, closed and released positions. A disclosed example sleeve includes an interior channel having a contour that manipulates the prongs between the different positions based on the location of the prongs within the sleeve.

Abstract: A side-acting extractor tool of the present disclosure suitable for extracting from a keyway a broken key portion of a cut key includes a handle member; a blade member having a first end for connecting to the handle member, and a second and distal end for inserting into the keyway containing the broken key portion. The blade member is made of a spring material having a shim-like thickness for inserting into a clearance gap between the broken key portion and a wall of the keyway. The blade member also includes a longitudinal axis, and a deflectable finger portion having a memory position and extending sideways at an angle from the longitudinal axis for hooking against a part of the broken key portion, thereby enabling extraction of the broken key portion from the keyway by withdrawing the inserted blade member from the keyway.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus flows a propagation liquid for propagating ultrasonic vibrations, and controls the flow rate thereof. The ultrasonic vibrations are scattered by the flow of the propagation liquid, so that a concentrated impact of the ultrasonic vibrations given on a substrate is relieved. The substrate processing apparatus can increase the output power of ultrasonic vibrations by controlling the flow rate of the propagation liquid while preventing a fine pattern formed on the substrate from stripping or falling down.

Abstract: A hunting structure designed to support or conceal a hunter for hunting includes a sheet material having a die cut pattern of openings therein. The sheet material attached to the structure or fabric associated with the structure so as to cover at least a portion of the hunting structure to soften its look and improve concealment.