Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for dyeing leather with at least one dye F which has at least one alkaline-activable group of the formula A; where - - - - denotes the bond to the rest of the dye molecule; X is an electron-attracting radical, k is 1, 2 or 3, n is 0 or 1 and B is a CH?CH2 group or a CH2—CH2-Q group, where Q is an alkaline-detachable group, which comprises treating the leather with an aqueous float comprising at least one dye F at a pH of not less than 7.5. The present invention also relates to novel dyes which are particularly useful for reactive dyeing of leather.

Abstract: The present invention involves new compositions comprising an organic pigment or dye complexed with a support via a coordinate covalent bond. The support is characterized has having a Lewis acid or Lewis acid substitute.

Abstract: A process for using reduced vat dyes in a continuous dyeing process for production of dyed yarns and fabrics of different colors. In the process, dye composition is introduced to a treatment unit for reduction to desired dye composition. The dye concentration in the treatment unit is lower than feeding dye concentration so that dye precipitation does not occur, but significantly higher than the circulating dye concentration so that the dye is reduced efficiently. Although the preferred location for the treatment unit is before the circulation line, it may be at any location before the dip-dye tank.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of anionic azo dyes which have at least one acidic group in the form of its salt and at least 2 azo groups and also to the use of their anionic metal complexes for dyeing leather.

Abstract: A system for custom fitting athletic shoes to an individual wearer includes a foot measurement device, an adjustable footform and an infrared activation chamber. Shoes of a single width for each length size have at least a portion of the upper made of heat malleable material to be custom fitted for width. Foot measurement data is used to calculate length size, width size and a number of custom adjustment factors. After the length size is calculated, the appropriately sized shoe and last are assembled together and subject to infrared radiation until the heat malleable material becomes plastic. Adjustments are then made to the last in accordance with the adjustment factors to provide custom width sizing. After further heat treatment to set the shoe upper and cooling, the shoe is complete. In this manner, if used in a retail setting, shoes are custom fitted to the wearer in a matter of minutes.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for shaping a roll cleaning brush (1), particularly for working rolls, for use in metal and, in particular, aluminum hot strip mills, comprising a brush lining (2). The inventive brush also comprises a supporting base body (3), which is mounted at one end and which is provided with the brush covering (2) attached thereto, said brush covering being pressed against the roll (4) with a settable force or defined insertion depth in order to have a cleaning effect. In order to achieve a uniform contact pressure, the shape of the cleaning brush (1) or of the brush covering (2) is matched according to the shape of the roll (4) whereby setting, between the roll and the brush covering or cleaning brush, a contact pressure that is as uniform as possible over the entire surface length of the roll. The invention also relates to a correspondingly contoured cleaning brush (1).

Abstract: A dryer duct cleaning apparatus and method for cleaning and maintaining the interior of most types of dryer ducts, including clothing dryer ducts and related vents. The apparatus is made up of a flexible coil connected to a rotating device at one end and a cleaning brush or accessory at the other. The flexible coil can be extended through the use of attached housing to create a set length cleaning apparatus. The cleaning brushes configured in a variety of sizes with differing configurations of bristled appendages for specific applications.

Abstract: A cleaning device for cleaning a medical instrument such as an endoscope, which includes a fabric, wipe, or sponge impregnated with a composition which comprises: an enzyme such as a protease, alcalase, cellulase, lipolase: a surfactant and a humectant present in an amount to ensure that sufficient water is absorbed to reduce any hazard which would arise from use of the enzyme in dry form while maintain activity of the enzyme during storage. The cleaning device is adapted to remove at least a portion of externally adherent soiling on a surgical instrument by mechanical wiping; and to redistribute any remaining external soiling such that it is distributed as a film of thinner and more uniform thickness than on the unwiped instrument The invention also relates to packaging of the cleaning device, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: A hairbrush (10) has rounded outer surfaces (23, 25) of hinged heads (22, 24) that, when the brush is closed, achieve a closed form that is generally round or spherical in cross-sectional shape. Another aspect of the present invention includes inner head surfaces (26, 28) that support bristles and that are complementarily shaped concave and convex, respectively, to hold a tuft of hair in a curved position as the tuft is pulled through the closed heads.

Abstract: A device with a squeegee configuration and an absorbent material positioned between protruding squeegee walls for treating a working surface with wiping edges of the squeegee configuration and the absorbent material is disclosed. A device, in accordance with the invention, comprises a curved squeegee and means for coupling the curved squeegee to a spray nozzle for wiping the working surface with edges of the curved squeegee and spray the working surface with the spray nozzle. A system, in accordance with the invention, comprises a vacuum source, a liquid source and an applicator head with squeegees and apertures wherein a portion the apertures are configured to couple the vacuum source and draw a vacuum on a working surface and a second portion of the apertures are configured to couple to the liquid source and deliver a liquid to the working surface.

Abstract: A toothbrush having needle-shaped bristles with various end points and a method of manufacturing the same. The needle-shaped toothbrush bristle, folded in an asymmetric U-shape to outwardly expose both ends thereof at a height difference ranging from 0.5 to 2 mm and disposed on a head portion of the toothbrush, has a tapered length of 3-7 mm and a blunt end point with a diameter of 0.01-0.07 mm.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a toothbrush (1) with a brush head (2), from a surface (10) of which bristle clusters (11-17) protrude. According to the invention, at least one bristle cluster (11) is surrounded by an annular depression (21) in the surface (10). The invention improves the mobility of these bristles such that they are able to better penetrate into and clean the interdental spaces.

Abstract: A brush includes a brush body, a plurality of bristles, an operating member, and a biasing member. The brush body includes an upper wall, a lower wall that is aligned with the upper wall along a transverse direction, and that is movable relative to the upper wall, and a guiding member that extends upward from the lower wall through the upper wall. The bristles are mounted on a bristle-mounting surface of the upper wall, and are extendible through the bristle-extension apertures in the lower wall. The operating member is connected to the guiding member, and is operable to move the lower wall relative to the upper wall between upper and lower positions. The biasing member restores the lower wall from the lower position to the upper position.

Abstract: In a brush for applying cosmetic substances, especially a mascara brush or hair coloring brush, which is injection-molded from plastic as one piece and comprises a first section for connection to a rod and a second section, said second section having a main body from which a plurality of bristles protrude radially outward, provision is made for the main body to be designed as a polygon in cross section.

Abstract: In an applicator, especially for mascara, hair dye, or similar cosmetics, comprising an oblong main body connectable to a rod, said main body being made of a comparatively hard synthetic material, also a tubular bristle body having bristle-like, radially outwardly projecting extensions made of a relatively soft synthetic material, provision is made, in order to attain an advantageous producibility and sturdy handling properties, for the bristle body to be axially fixed relative to the main body.

Abstract: A standing duster article consisting of a dusting portion and a spiral handle, wherein the dusting portion is comprised of a segmented intermingled yarn layer, a hot-meltable nonwoven fabric layer, a smooth nonwoven fabric layer, and a nonwoven/woven fabric layer; the segmented intermingled yarn layer is interleaved between the hot-meltable nonwoven fabric layer and the smooth nonwoven fabric layer; the nonwoven/woven fabric layer is further superimposed on the smooth nonwoven fabric layer; a hot-pressing process is carried out to fuse the segmented intermingled yarn layer, the hot-meltable nonwoven fabric layer, the smooth nonwoven fabric layer, and the nonwoven/woven fabric layer; the resulted lamination after fusion is cut by a cutting apparatus, so as to generate a slit in the middle to form the dusting portion which is easy to be folded to form two elongated openings; and a spiral end of the spiral handle is inserted into the openings to form the duster article with the spiral dusting portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a crank (14) which is intended for the windscreen wiper mechanism of a motor vehicle. The inventive crank is of the type that comprises a horizontal body (16) having a first end (14a) which is linked in rotation to a wiper arm and a second end (14b) which is articulated to a connecting rod. The aforementioned body (16) comprises: a segment (22) which can be deformed in order to adjust the distance between the ends (14a, 14b) of the crank (14), and a longitudinal oblong hole (24) which divides the aforementioned segment (22) into two deformable longitudinal branches (26) which are symmetrical in relation to a centre line of said segment (22). The invention is characterised in that the oblong hole (24) takes the form of a quadrilateral with two essentially-perpendicular diagonals (E1, E2), the larger diagonal (E1) extending along the main axis (C) of symmetry of the segment (22) and intersecting the small diagonal (E2) at the midpoint thereof.

Abstract: A cable swiper, in particular usable with distance measuring cable sensor, for cleaning a cable passing through in a linear manner, with at least one swiper brush, whose bristles touch the external circumference of the cable, and which are each held with their other ends and in a particularly C-shaped bristle holder, a holding device for fixating the at least one swiper brush to another component associated with the cable, in particular a cable outlet bushing, wherein the ends of the at least one swiper brush are received.

Abstract: A cleaning device for surfaces of cylinders of a printing machine is provided, having at least one nozzle 23 with a nozzle opening 4 for a jet of cleaning fluid 13, a distribution line 22 for cleaning fluids, in which the nozzle 23 is inserted, as well as a cleaning element 20 for lifting contaminants, dissolved by the cleaning fluids, off the surface of the cylinder. The nozzle 23 is embodied as a separate component and detachably inserted in the distribution line 22. The nozzle 23 is made from a soft-elastic material. The nozzle 23 is provided with a deflector surface 6 arranged downstream from the nozzle opening 4 for deflecting and fanning a jet 13 exiting the nozzle opening 4, as well as a base 1 for inserting it into a distribution line 22, and a channel 11, which extends, on the one side, to a base opening 3 and, on the other side, to the nozzle opening 4. Furthermore, the invention relates to a nozzle for insertion in such a cleaning device.

Abstract: There is provided a hand-holdable vacuum cleaner, comprising: an electric motor; an electrical on-off switch for operating said motor; a fan connected to an output shaft of said motor; an airflow pathway comprising an inlet for dirty air, an outlet for clean air, and a collection chamber located in fluid communication between said inlet and said outlet; means for separating out debris entrained with dirty air entering via said inlet and depositing the debris in said collection chamber; and means for adjusting an angle of said inlet relative to a main axis of said vacuum cleaner; wherein the vacuum cleaner further comprises a rigid, elongate nose having said inlet at one end thereof, said nose being pivotable relative to said main axis through an angle of at least 135 degrees.

Abstract: A vent cleaning system capable to being used in the home to remove allergens, dust and other debris and pollutants from our heating and cooling vent system. The vent cleaning system is operable to attach to either a person's vacuum cleaner or a wet/dry vacuum. By attaching the hose to one of these suction devices, the user can suction out allergens, debris and pollutants. Once the suction process is completed, the user can then attach a sponge to the hose to wash the vent out. After the completion of the washing process, the sponge can be discarded and a new sponge attached to apply deodorizer.

Abstract: The claimed invention provides an apparatus for use with a vacuum cleaner nozzle having an intake opening with a flow area that receives a flow of working air. The apparatus comprises a cleaning pad with a structure that permits the working air to pass through the pad. The cleaning pad is configured to be installed over the intake opening in a position extending across the flow area.

Abstract: A door closer with a housing, a brake piston mounted in the housing and operable to axially move therein in response to an external force, a shaft mounted in the housing and coupled to the brake piston so as to rotate in the housing while opening or closing a door, and a locking element provided with a spring which biases the locking element towards the shaft so as to lock the shaft in at least one angular position thereof.

Abstract: A hinge has a positioning bracket, a rotating bracket, a pivotal pin, a washer, a mounting ring and two resilient sleeves. The positioning bracket has a sleeve. The sleeve has a through hole and an elongating groove. The rotating bracket has a connecting segment. The pivotal pin is attached to the rotating bracket and has a mounting shaft, a connecting shaft and a head. The washer and the mounting ring are mounted around the connecting shaft of the pivotal pin. The resilient sleeves are mounted around the connecting shaft, are mounted in the through hole of the sleeve and each resilient sleeve has a sleeve segment and a mounting slice. The sleeve segment has a through hole and a gap. The mounting slice is formed on the sleeve segment near the gap and is inserted into the elongating groove.

Abstract: A peripheral fastening structure for fastening an upper case and a lower case of an electronic device is disclosed. The peripheral fastening structure includes a body frame, a first slot, a top stopper, a lower stopper and a second slot. The body frame has an exposed surface, a first region, a second region and a third region. The first slot is formed in the first region and has a first opening for engaging with a periphery of the upper case. The top stopper is formed in the second region and extended toward the upper case and against the periphery of the upper case. The lower stopper is formed in the second region for engaging with a cavity of the lower case. The second slot is formed in the third region and has a second opening for engaging with a supporting bar of the upper case.

Abstract: A mobile phone has a cover, a body and a hinge. The cove has a first bearing with a first cavity. The body has a second bearing with a second cavity and a locking plate at two opposite corners thereof. The hinge includes a transverse shaft being inserted in the first cavity, a vertical shaft extending perpendicularly from one end of the transverse shaft and being inserted in the second cavity, and a locking mechanism being inserted in the first cavity and fixed on the other end of the transverse shaft. The locking mechanism can lock with the locking plate to make the cover be stacked on the body stably. Furthermore, the cover can be firstly rotated vertically 180 degrees about the transverse shaft and then rotated horizontally 180 degrees about the axis of the vertical shaft to make the cover and the body be arranged side by side.

Abstract: A cable tie includes a strap having a first end and a second end opposite the first end and a head secured to the first end of the strap. The head has a first side wall, a second side wall, an end wall and a top wall defining therebetween a strap accepting channel. The top wall extends from the first side wall toward the second side wall and covers only a portion of the channel.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a socket member having a socket hole, a locking ring including a pair of pivotal ring halves which are pivotable to move toward or away from each other between a ring-closing position and a ring-opening position, and a pair of plug members respectively connected to the ring halves. The plug members are insertable into the socket hole when the ring halves are in the ring-closing position. The fastening device may be used to fasten an infant seat to a stroller frame.

Abstract: A clamp is provided having a synthetic clip and a metal plate spring. The clip includes a pair of side walls opposed each other at a certain distance, engaging shoulder portions each formed at an outer surface of each of the side walls and configured to be engaged with a peripheral edge of a mounting hole of a panel at the time of securing a mounting member to the panel. The spring is attached to one of the side walls of the clip. A press-fitting portion is formed at an inner surface of the other side wall and configured to be pressed against a boss portion of the mounting member. The spring includes a bite-into portion facing the press-fitting portion and configured to bite into the boss portion of the mounting member at the time of securing the mounting member to the panel.

Abstract: A movable magnetic coupling system is provided for securing a one-piece lens to a cap visor. The movable magnetic coupling system includes a magnet-receiving block inlaid in a cap visor and a protruding member pivotally assembled with a universal connector thereon and mounted on the top rim of a one-piece lens. The magnet-receiving block is provided with sliding grooves therein, and at least one strong magnetic article is provided in each sliding groove. The protruding member is provided with a screwing hole therein for pivotally assembling with the universal connector, which is provided with at least one strong magnetic article therein, so as for the one-piece lens convenient to be pivotally and movably coupled to the cap visor by the mutual magnetic attractive force of the magnetic articles in the sliding grooves and in the universal connector.

Abstract: A slider 1 for a slide fastener 95 comprises a slider body 3 which is slidable over elements of a slide fastener 95 to engage and disengage the elements, and a latch body 5, removably mounted on the slider body 3. The latch body 5 comprises latching means 47, 55 for latching the slider 1 to a cooperating slider. A deflectable tongue 77 on the latch body 5 abuts a projection 69 on the slider body 3 to prevent separation of the latch body 5 from the slider body 3 when the tongue 77 is at rest. When the tongue 77 is deflected away from the projection 69, the latch body 5 and the slider body 3 can be separated.

Abstract: A luminescent urn with a base, vertical sections, and a removable top with a structure comprised principally of luminescent solid surface material.

Abstract: A device for processing a supple porous textile piece having at least one first surface and one second surface adjacent to the first surface, the process being carried out on the second surface and not on the first surface The device includes a departure area and an arrival area for placing the textile piece. The departure area is equipped with a non-porous mobile mask with a shape corresponding to the first surface. The device also includes a processing area equipped with processing means, a pick-up head with a suction plate having a shape corresponding to that of the mask. The pick-up head being moveable among the departure area, the processing area, and the arrival area.

Abstract: A hydro-entangled non-woven based on multi-component fibers, either exploded or splittable by hydro-entangling, and a process for the obtaining of the same is described: the thus obtained non-woven has improved softness, resistance and appearance and increases the productive potential of a future industrial line.

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: The invention relates to a method for high-precision fixing of a miniaturized component (1), in particular having a microoptical element (2), on a predetermined fixing section (3) of a support plate (4) by a solder joint. The support plate is formed throughout from a metallic material and has a cut-out region (10) which encloses the fixing section (3), is bridged by at least one connecting web (9) of the support plate (4), keeps the heat transfer from the fixing section (3) to the remaining support plate low and compensates lateral thermal expansions of the fixing section (3). Solder material (8) is applied on the top of the fixing section (3). The method comprises in particular the steps: arrangement of the component (1) above the fixing section (3), the solder material (8) and the base (7) of the component (1) being present in opposite positions without contact and forming a space.

Abstract: Materials bonded together are separated using electrical current, thermal stresses, mechanical force, any combination of the above methods, or any other application or removal of energy until the bonds disappear and the materials are separated. In one embodiment the original bonding was composed of two layers of material. In another embodiment, the sandwich was composed of three layers. In a further embodiment, the parts of the sandwich are firmly maintained in their respective positions during the application of current so as to be able to subsequently align the materials relative to one another.

Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor of the present invention includes an anode element made of a sintered body of a valve-action metal; a dielectric coating, a solid electrolyte layer, and a cathode lead layer, sequentially formed on a surface of the anode element; and an anode lead member made of a conductive metal projecting from the anode element, the anode lead member having a base end thereof embedded in the anode element, the base end being formed such that a cross section thereof perpendicular to a direction extending inwardly of the anode element has a contour with four rounded rectangular corners.

Abstract: A method for producing an actuator device, comprising the steps of: forming a vibration plate on a substrate; and forming a piezoelectric element composed of a lower electrode, a piezoelectric layer, and an upper electrode on the vibration plate, wherein in the step of forming the piezoelectric element, the upper electrode is formed on the piezoelectric layer by sputtering, a temperature of 25 to 250 (° C.) and a pressure of 0.4 to 1.5 (Pa) are used during the sputtering, and upon the sputtering, the upper electrode having a thickness of 30 to 100 (nm), stress of 0.3 to 2.0 (GPa), and specific resistance of 2.0 (×10?7 ?·m) or less is formed.

Abstract: A balance monitoring system utilizes existing Z-axis servo motor and control features of a machine tool to sense disturbances directly related to rotary table imbalance. It has been found that a Z-axis following error signal is the most noise free and most asily correlated axis control indictor. Since the Z-axis following error signal is already available using existing hardware and software, there is no need for additional transducers or devices. The balance monitoring of system can be used for three different purposes; for monitoring table balance at startup of the rotary table, for diagnosing table balance, and for in-process monitoring during a turning operation.

Abstract: A milling machine system includes a tooling platform, a cutting too spindle, an automated control system including code for controlling operation of a milling machine to perform milling operations, and software that converts the code for controlling operation of a milling machine to perform milling operations into code for controlling operation of a milling machine to perform one or more turning operations. The tooling platform includes one or more tools extending horizontally from the tooling platform and one or more tools extending vertically from the tooling platform. The cutting tool spindle rotates about an axis of rotation, wherein the spindle includes a securing means adapted to secure a piece of material to be machined in an orientation along the axis of rotation of the spindle.

Abstract: An outer member 10 and an inner member 20 constituting a wheel bearing device are assembled and the brake rotor 40 is fixed to the hub ring 20A of the inner member. In this state, the pad slide surfaces 40a and 40b of the brake rotor 40 are lathed with the reference provided by a wheel pilot end surface 23. Alternatively, the wheel pilot end surface 23 of the hub ring 20A by chucking the knuckle pilot 16 of the outer member 10 with the wheel bearing device put in its assembled state, and the pad slide surfaces 40a and 40b of the brake rotor 40 are lathed with the reference provided by the wheel pilot end surface 23.

Abstract: A rivet monitoring system is provided which has a micro-strain or micro fluid pressure sensor that measures strains or pressures within a tool component. These measured signals are compared to a number of tolerance bands formed about median strain or pressure versus time curve. Various techniques are provided to analyze the measured data with respect to the tolerance bands to determine if a particular river set is acceptable.

Abstract: A stent, to be implanted in a human body, is made of a super-elastic metal which is formed approximately cylindrically and integrally and which shows super-elasticity before and after said stent is inserted into said human body. The stent has a plurality of annular parts (expansion element) deformable in a direction in which an outer diameter thereof contracts, when a stress is applied thereto and a plurality of connection parts (connection element) each connecting said adjacent annular parts to each other, with said annular parts arranged in an axial direction of said stent. Each of said annular parts is elastically deformable owing to super-elasticity thereof, whereas each of said connection parts is substantially a plastically deformable part not super-elastic entirely or partly.

Abstract: A robotic system and process for automatically orienting/positioning a vehicle panel prior to its installation to a vehicle. The panel is first moved by the robot from a temporary storage position to an alignment fixture that acts to initially define the orientation/position of the panel in two directions. The robot subsequently contacts the panel such that the panel is pushed against a position stop that defines the position of the panel in a third direction. With the panel properly oriented/positioned, the robot removes the panel from the alignment fixture and transfers it to the vehicle for installation. Panels of dissimilar size and/or shape may be installed using the same system and process.

Abstract: A panel assembly system is disclosed, which includes an anchor; a tension line, secured to the anchor; and a puller, comprising an engaging face, a pivot joint secured to the engaging face, a lever rotatably mounted about the pivot joint, and a roller mounted on the lever, wherein the puller is configured to receive the tension line threaded about the puller and the pin, and to self-bind the tension line at the puller and tense the tension line between the puller and the anchor, when the lever is rotated.

Abstract: A X-structure of a key and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The X-structure comprises a first frame and a second frame. The first frame comprises a bar. The first frame is connected and pivoted to the second frame via a fold located on the bar. The key comprises a keycap, a base and the X-structure installed between the keycap and the base. The manufacturing method of the X-structure comprises: providing the X-structure and pressing the bar to generate a fold until the first engaging portions are connected and pivoted to the second engaging portions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a Coriolis flowmeter for the measurement of a process material requiring an ultra high level of purity. This is achieved by forming the entire flow path of the Coriolis flow meter from a PFA plastic material that does not transfer ions from the Coriolis flowmeter to the process material flowing through the flowmeter.

Abstract: A method for producing a honeycomb structure is disclosed which includes forming two hexagonal cell metal plates each having uniformly-spaced hexagonal pegs, using a mould and a press, applying a fusing material or strong adhesive to outer surfaces of the hexagonal pegs, and overlapping the metal plates such that surfaces of the metal plates, from which the hexagonal pegs are protruded, face each other, and coupling the metal plates such that adjacent ones of the hexagonal pegs of the metal plates are engaged, thereby producing a honeycomb structure having continuously joined cells.

Abstract: A quadrail ergonomic apparatus includes two or more pathways designed to permit movement in two or more directions mounted to a static object above a surface. One or more carriages designed to move in two or more directions are disposed within the pathways. Each carriage is suspended above the surface from the pathways and capable of maintaining a workload in place and permitting movement of the workload in at least four directions.