Abstract: A composition and method for use in hair care and treatment. The composition of the present invention preferably includes a ceramic material and a hair preparation, whereby the composition delivers infrared radiation and ionic molecules to the hair when the composition is applied to the hair. A method of using the composition includes the step of applying the composition to the hair. A method of making the composition includes the steps of forming the one or more ceramic or non-ceramic materials into a powder or into fine particles and mixing the powder or fine particles with the hair preparation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diazo dyestuff compound of the following formula (I) wherein, M is H, Na, or Li. The formula (I) compound is particularly suitable for using as a component in a black dye composition for ink-jet printing ink, and inkjet printing inks with good light-fastness are obtained.

Abstract: Tetrahydro- and dihydroquinophenanthrine dione fluorescent whitening agents and a process for their preparation are provided.

Abstract: The present invention claims dyestuffs of formula (I), wherein D, R1 to R7 and n are defined as given in claim 1, a process for their preparation and their use.

Abstract: Access means are provided for accessing a fixed offshore structure such as a wind turbine (70), larger vessel or the like form a smaller transfer vessel (50), or for providing for transfer between vessels One or more guide wires (12) are connected from the vessel (50) to the fixed structure (70) or second vessel and placed in tension such as by directing the transfer vessel away from the fixed structure. In one embodiment, inflatable, members are suspendable from the guide wires and inflation of the inflatable members causes them to extend along the guide wires to form an access surface (56) across which personnel may walk to access the fixed structure or second vessel from the first vessel Mounting means are also provided which accommodate relative rotational, translational and pitching movement of the apparatus and vessel, caused by wave motion. In another embodiment, a bridge member is retained on a runway of the first vessel and deployed using said guide wires (12).

Abstract: A cleaning shoe designed to remove coating and irregularities from the interior of cast iron or pipe or the like utilized a generally rectilinear frame or core having at least one surface which is designed to remove such coating or irregularities from a rotating pipe when brought into contact with the interior surface of said pipe bearing such coating.

Abstract: An oral care implement, such as an electric toothbrush, is ergonomically configured for the anatomical structures of children. In one embodiment, a toothbrush is provided with three dimensional sections in visually appealing or recognizable shapes for promoting more frequent of brushing by children. In another embodiment, a toothbrush includes user replaceable sections or covers that allow a user to selectively tailor the visual appearance of their own toothbrush or allow for increased exposure of other products by providing surface areas for placement of advertising or other promotional material.

Abstract: This invention relates to the beverage-dispensing field. In particular, the invention relates to devices and methods for maintaining the cleanliness of taps through which beverages are dispensed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses filaments with varying diameter along its length. This variation in diameter along the length of the filaments, when assembled into a toothbrush tuft improves both the interproximal cleaning and the scrubbing effectiveness of the toothbrush.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cleaning tool sheet and a cleaning tool capable of use for wiping cleaning by contacting the surface of objects to be cleaned in various locations. In a cleaning tool sheet (1), fiber bundles (3) are laminated on one side face of a base sheet (2); the central parts in the direction of flow of the fibers constituting the fiber bundles (3) are joined by a central joining part (4) continuously formed in the central part of the base sheet (2) and joined at a spot-form joining part (7) formed intermittently on a parallel line between the central joining part (4) and two end edges (2a, 2b) parallel therewith. The two ends (31a, 31b) in the direction of flow of the fibers of the fiber bundles (3) are not joined to the base sheet (2). An attaching part (8) for attaching onto a holding member is provided at both ends of the base sheet (2).

Abstract: An improved paint roller frame made from a single length of rod having a first 90 degree bend delimiting a first segment formed at one end thereof and adapted to form an axel about which a paint roller can be rotatably mounted, and second and third bends delimiting second and third segments both of which lie in a plane in common with the first segment. The remaining portion of the rod is further deformed at a mid-portion thereof to include a fourth bend in which the rod is wound through 391 degrees about an imaginary axis extending parallel to the first segment and delimiting a fourth segment lying in the common plane and a fifth segment lying in a plane intersecting the common plane at an angle of 31 degrees, the fifth segment being adapted to be affixed to an elongated handle member. When combined with a paint roller and handle, a novel paint roller assembly is provided in accordance with the present invention.

Abstract: In a window and lens glass cleaning system for a window/lens glass of a motor vehicle, a washer nozzle, a heating element and a nonreturn valve are in each case arranged on or in a retaining part. The retaining part is fastened on a wiper arm which can pivot over the window/lens glass. The invention largely prevents washer fluid in the washer nozzle from freezing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a mobile robot system having a plurality of exchangeable work modules, thereby providing a mobile robot capable of performing various functions at a low cost. The mobile robot system comprises a plurality of work modules, which perform different works, respectively; a module station for connecting the plurality of work modules; and a mobile robot, which selects and connects to one of the plurality of work modules from the module station according to a work task to be performed. The mobile robot autonomously operates to perform the work task.

Abstract: This invention is to a steam cleaner and steam cleaner nozzle attachment. The steam cleaner nozzle attachment has a scrubbing implement that is very effective in cleaning essentially any type of substrate that is in need of cleaning. It is particularly effective in removing water insoluble materials from a substrate surface.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided including a housing having a nozzle assembly with a suction inlet and a canister assembly with a dirt collection vessel receiver. A suction generator is carried on the housing. A dirt collection vessel is received in the receiver. A final filtration compartment is provided on the housing. The final filtration compartment includes an air inlet having a cross sectional surface area A and an air outlet having a cross sectional surface area B where the ratio of B to A is at least 0.8 to 1. The vacuum cleaner also includes a final filter received in the final filtration compartment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door hinge with a holder for motor vehicle doors, wherein the door hinge comprises a pillar bracket attachable at a motor vehicle and a door bracket connectable with the motor vehicle door, said door bracket being connected with said pillar bracket via a hinge pin arranged at one bracket in an anti-rotational manner and rotatably arranged in the other bracket, said holder comprising a stop member carrier connected in an anti-rotational manner with the hinge pin and an engagement element supported so as to be rotatable together with the other bracket relative to said stop member carrier, said engagement element having at least one stop mark on a surface facing the stop member carrier, wherein at least one stop member biased by a spring element is arranged on the stop member carrier in such a way that it can be brought into engagement with the surface of the engagement element facing the stop member carrier.

Abstract: A hinge for a portable computer having a monitor with a pivotal end and a main frame with a pivotal end has a sleeve, a washer and a pivotal rod. The sleeve is mounted in the pivotal end of the main frame and has multiple cutouts. The cutouts are formed in the sleeve. The washer has two extensions. The extensions are formed on the washer and selectively engage the cutouts of the sleeve. The pivotal rod is mounted rotatably in the sleeve, is mounted securely in the washer and holds the washer between the pivotal rod and the sleeve. When the monitor pivots to open relative to the main frame of the portable computer, the extensions of the washer engage the cutouts of the sleeve to hold the monitor at a desired visual angle.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (300) for use in a flat display monitor includes a base seat (10), a fixing seat (20), a pivotal shaft (30), an resilient element (80) and a plurality of washers. The base seat includes a pivot flange (14) having a retaining hole (12) formed therein. The pivot flange defines a protrusion (18) therein, and the protrusion extending into the retaining hole. The fixing seat includes an extending portion (26) defining an engaging hole. The resilient element resists between the base seat and the fixing seat. The pivotal shaft has at least one flat surface, and the pivotal shaft is positioned within the retaining hole of the pivot flange. A given flat surface pivotably engages with the protrusion. The pivotal shaft extends beyond the retaining hole of the pivot flange, and the plurality of washers is fastened together to the pivotal shaft.

Abstract: A free stopping hinge includes a sleeve and a rotary shaft. The sleeve has a mating portion with an axial hole defined therein. A wall of the hole has an axial slot and a perpendicular slot being perpendicular to and communicating with the axial slot. Both of the axial slot and the vertical slot penetrate the wall of the axial hole. The rotary shaft has an engaging portion pivotally installed in the axial hole. Constructed as mentioned-above, the present free stopping hinge has a simple structure. The axial slot and the vertical slot help to provide flexibility in engaging the shaft and the sleeve, thereby facilitating assembling of the hinge. The flexibility in turn helps to provide a proper friction as the rotary shaft rotates with respect to the sleeve for free stopping.

Abstract: A free positioning hinge for connecting a stator element and a rotary element includes a sleeve, a rotary shaft, and a friction element. The sleeve has a coupling portion for coupling with the stator element and a mating portion opposite to the coupling portion having an axial hole defined therein. The rotary shaft has a connecting portion for connecting with the rotary element and an engaging portion opposite to the connecting portion for pivotally installed in the axial hole. The engaging portion includes a pivot and at least two retainers. The friction element includes a plurality of annular pads. The annular pads are disposed on the pivot and located between the retainers. The engaging portion of the rotary shaft together with the annular pads disposed thereon is inserted into the axial hole of the sleeve.

Abstract: A hidden hinge structure may be injection molded. The hidden hinge structure has a hinge pin attached to a first part and a hook member that is affixed to a second part. A portion of a frontward one of the first and second parts covers the hinge. The hidden hinge may be used to connect the lid and base of a utility enclosure or housing.

Abstract: A dual-axis hinge includes at least a connecting section, an upper hinge and a lower hinge. The connecting section has two sides orthogonally connected to the upper and lower hinges respectively. The connecting section has a circuit cavity that communicates with circuit outlets of the upper and lower hinges to form a passage for accommodating a transmission circuit. The upper hinge is connected to a first sleeve for joining the top cover of a folding electronic product, and the lower hinge is connected to a second sleeve for joining the body of the folding electronic product. These connections enable the top cover to rotate in at least two different directions.

Abstract: The present invention describes two bar stays that include a slider within a track, wherein the track comprises a base and two side walls substantially perpendicular to the base and wherein at least one of the side walls is flanged to provide a partially closed channel. The two bar stays have advantages with regard to ease of manufacture, ease of assembly, ease of use, stability and strength.

Abstract: A bag handle is disclosed that includes a rigid, elongated body having an upwardly facing top surface, a downwardly facing lower surface, opposing front and back surfaces, and a pair of opposing side surfaces. A pair of hooks extend at each side surface outwardly therefrom proximate the lower surface of the body and generally parallel to each side surface. Preferably each hook extends above the top surface and terminates in a radiused point. A pair of biased locking means each comprise a biasing means, such as a coiled metal spring, and a hook engagement member, such as a glass marble. The hook engagement member protrudes from one side surface and is urged to contact one of the hooks by the biasing means. A method of use is disclosed for selectively engaging and disengaging a plurality of plastic grocery bags with the hooks and the hook engagement means.

Abstract: Process for the manufacture of sodium carbonate crystals comprising: the addition of solid sodium carbonate (1) to an aqueous solution comprising sodium bicarbonate and sodium carbonate; the crystallization and the separation of sodium sesquicarbonate crystals; (B, C) the crystallization of sodium carbonate crystals, (E) the amount of sodium carbonate added being adjusted so that the crystallization of sesquicarbonate crystals can be carried out without preliminary evaporation of the aqueous suspension.

Abstract: A method for treating waste material containing manure from animal feedlots includes the steps of mixing the material with a layered double hydroxide material, a clay material and optionally water to form a mixture, the layered double hydroxide material being added in an amount sufficient to sequester anions present in the waste sludge or slurry, the layered double hydroxide material and clay material and optionally water being added in an amount sufficient to form a workable mixture for granulating, and subjecting the mixture to a granulating process and a drying process to form dried granules. The method allows intractable feedlot wastes to be effectively treated and disposed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a towel holder device for maintaining towels in place, keeping them from falling off of a rack or sink countertop. The device comprises an elongated strip of solid material with two ends. The strip is formed to create an enclosure space for holding a towel, with the towel in a desired shape. The two ends are spaced apart and face each other. The strip is formed of a material that has a flexing ability sufficient to enable the two ends to be separated enough to expand the enclosure space to enable the towel to fit into and out of the space without resistance from the strip. The flexing ability enables the strip to return to its original shape, holding the towel with a friction fit to prevent movement of the towel. The strip is capable of providing any of a number of changeable decorative appearances.

Abstract: A system for tensioning lines, particularly belts or webs, utilizing a bi-directional tensioning device. The system includes an anchoring tensioning line, the proximal end of which is removably attached to a first end of the device, and a threadable tensioning line, the proximal end of which is threadably attached to a second end of the device. The distal ends of both tensioning lines are fastened to a support surface. A ratcheting system included in the device winds the proximal end of the threadable tensioning line by means of a pivot handle. The threadable tensioning line is tightened when the handle is pivoted in the direction of the second end of the device. The user may change the direction of the power stroke simply by switching the anchoring tensioning line from the first end to the second end and the threadable tensioning line from the second end to the first end of the device.

Abstract: An anti-rattle tongue plate assembly for a seat belt and the method of making the same are provided with a cover member of a hard material that is a distinct component and has soft material on the cover member to reduce noise. The cover member may be a cinch member slidably mounted on the tongue plate. The soft material may be mechanically joined and bonded to the hard material of the cinch member.

Abstract: A buckle having a male portion and a female portion. The male portion has two sidewalls, first and second retaining bars and at least one locking arm. There is a slidable and pivotable strap gripping bar disposed adjacent the first strap retaining bar. The strap gripping bar is adapted to slide between a release position and a gripping position. The female portion comprises a hollow body with an open end and at least one locking slot for receiving the locking arm. When the male portion is inserted into the female portion, the locking arm locks into the locking slot and the female portion pushes the strap gripping bar into a gripping position, which grips a strap threaded through the retaining bars, and prevents the strap from slipping. When the male portion is released from the female portion, the strap gripping bar slides into the release position and allows adjustment of the strap.

Abstract: A rib clip for connecting first and second components is provided with first and second legs deflectable relative to each other. One leg is substantially straight and includes a shelf. The other leg is bent and includes inner and outer arms biased against a component held between the legs. The rib clip is inserted in a window of the other component, which compresses the legs toward each other, securing the first and second components relative to each other.

Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for carrying tools. The apparatus includes a body and a latch. The body includes a pivotal connection end, an abutment end separated from the pivotal connection end and a hanging section formed between the pivotal connection end and the abutment end. The hanging section includes a rough surface for providing adequate friction between itself and the tools so that the movement of the tools on the hanging section is limited and that the tools can be put on and taken from the hanging section in a convenient and fast manner. The latch includes a pivotal connection end pivotally connected to the pivotal connection end of the body and an abutment end for abutment against the abutment end of the body in an elastic manner.

Abstract: A snap hook having a hook shank and a gate keeper. The hook shank includes a main body and a hook member that has a hook bowl and a hook bill. The hook bill and the main body define a gateway opening therebetween. The gate keeper has an outer face and has an open position and a closed position. The hook bill ends in a spigot and the gate keeper further includes a generally correspondingly dimensioned receiver such that when the gate keeper is in its closed position the spigot is at least partially received within the receiver, with the spigot and receiver thereby resisting movement of the gate keeper when a force directed in a generally inward direction toward the main body is applied to the outer face of the gate keeper.

Abstract: A series of burial containers having means by which they can be pressed, agitated, screwed and or self bored into a receiving material, provide low cost interment methods with hermetic sealing, security locking, plaque and memorial markers and built in flower and flag receptacles. They greatly reduce excavation labor and burial costs while providing the respectful funeral services currently practiced. They also decrease the land space required for each burial and provide for burials in normally unused areas within the cemetery, greatly increasing the number of burials possible in each cemetery.

Abstract: A novel casket and burial accessory for use in the burial or interment process that incorporates soil or some other natural material from a specific location to which the deceased and/or their family has a sentimental or religious connection. The natural material selected for use with the invention is chosen to represent or embody a connection between the deceased, his family and relatives and to a particular land thus expressing their religious beliefs, yearning or some other connection to the land from which the natural material is from. The burial accessory is constructed as a rigid, semi-rigid or flexible platform with a natural material affixed to its surface using glue or adhesive. The burial accessory can be adapted to be affixed to a casket on its underside, placed under the deceased inside the casket or under the deceased. A casket liner impregnated or covered with a natural material is adapted to be placed inside a casket.

Abstract: A device is proposed for producing expanded flat material, comprising a cutting and expanding device and a coiling device, the starting material for which is a foil web, the expanding device having toothed belt pairs or the like conveyor means guided over partially driven deflection rollers, which conveyor means hold the foil web at the edges and makes it advance and gives the expanded strip a uniform structure over the entire width. This is characterized in that the expanding device on both sides of the foil web has respectively one toothed belt pair that guides the foil web vertically upwards with one lateral edge, starting from the horizontal plane, via hinged, optionally rigid, sliding blocks arranged in the interior area of the toothed belts, while the other lateral edge of the foil web is guided vertically downwards in the same manner, i.e., forming a scissor movement, and an expansion of the foil web is formed across the resulting diagonal.

Abstract: A fuel hose line assembling apparatus comprises a base, a transmission, a fixing member and a hose fixing jig. The base comprises at least two chutes. The transmission and the hose fixing jig are mounted on two sides of the base respectively. An adjusting screw is movably installed in the pedestal and the fixing member is mounted on one side of the adjusting screw. Therefore, the fixing member is moved on the base by the adjusting screw driving. Moreover, the fixing member has a fixture jig for putting a nut therein and the hose fixing jig clips a hose fixedly. When a user drives the transmission to move the fixing member, the nut is firmly scabbarded in the hose line.

Abstract: An apparatus for repairing steering knuckle (kingpin) bearings includes a table having multiple, adjustable slides for receiving and securing the steering knuckle to the table, a boring bar and cutter, two adjustable bearing supports for receiving and positioning the boring bar along an axis coincident with the axis of the kingpin bearings, a first drive assembly for advancing the boring bar and a second drive assembly for rotating the boring bar. A method of repairing a steering knuckle comprises securing the knuckle to the slides and the slides to the table, utilizing cylindrical centering rings to align the boring bar with the axis of the kingpin bearings, supporting and securing the boring bar on the previously established axis in a pair of bearing supports and rotating and feeding the boring bar and cutter to create new surfaces in the steering knuckle adapted to receive bearing sleeves.

Abstract: A crack repair method includes forming a pair of holes into a surface of a structural workpiece on opposite sides of the crack, forming a slot into the surface of the structural workpiece to connect the holes on opposite sides of a crack, installing the cammed drawbolt assembly into the holes and slot, drawing said crack closed by actuating the cammed drawbolt assembly into a closed position and securing the drawbolt into the closed position.

Abstract: A fixing assembly for attaching a fixing to a workpiece, having a fixing and a resilient member. The fixing includes an aperture and is adapted for mating with the workpiece and holding the fixture. The resilient member includes a first portion secured in the aperture, and a second portion adapted for frictional engagement with a nosepiece of a fastener-driving tool.

Abstract: A process to form a substantially thick walled hollow bar by hot rolling an elongate member to form an internal hole, whereby the elongate member is formed around the internal hole and the outer edges of the elongate member are brought substantially into contact with each other or into close proximity to each other such that the outer edges form substantially longitudinal contact faces capable of being forced into very close or intimate contact with each other.

Abstract: An apparatus and a methodology 200, 350 for producing a tangible item 120 by the use of a plurality of sectional members, such as sectional members 10 and 14. In one embodiment, each sectional member 14 includes a protuberance 16 and these protuberances are selectively nestled to allow the various sectional members 14 to be connected and to cooperatively form a tangible item, such as tangible item 120. In an alternate embodiment of the invention, a first sectional member includes an opening 12 which receives a protuberance 70 from another sectional member. Other sectional members may thereafter be coupled to this assembly by the use of nestled protuberances, thereby allowing the coupled sectional members to cooperatively create a tangible item.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for manufacturing a steel tube are provided. The apparatus includes: a tube-forming device for forming a steel plate into a steel tube; a heat treatment device connected in-line to the tube-forming device to heat the steel tube to a high temperature; a pre-treatment device for annealing the steel tube and providing a reduction atmosphere; and a plating device including a pot for storing a SeAHLume alloy composed of aluminum and zinc in a molten state, a level block selectively inserted into the molten alloy to adjust a level of the molten alloy, and a plating part into which the molten alloy flows in response to insertion of the level block and through which the steel tube passes substantially vertically. Therefore, it is possible to manufacture a steel tube having a plated surface to improve its corrosion-resistance.

Abstract: In order to improve a machine tool with a working area, in which workpieces can be positioned and can be machined with at least one tool held by a tool holder, such that the disposal of shavings is optimized, at least one cover is provided which limits the working area in the direction of the tool holder, wherein the at least one cover is provided with at least one opening associated with the tool for the passage of the tool.

Abstract: Method for producing a micromachined layered device comprising a membrane layer and a first layer on one side of the membrane layer and a second layer on the opposite side of the membrane layer, the method comprising the following steps: d) a membrane layer is applied on a substrate; e) a window in the substrate is opened so as to free the membrane layer in order to enable the adding of layers from both sides of the membrane layer while the substrate is made into a frame that supports the membrane layer during the processing; f) at least one layer is added on each side of the membrane either simultaneously or on one side at a time; d) the device is cut out and removed from the substrate

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling permanent magnet segments and a back ring wherein a fixture hold segments in circumaxially spaced relationship, adhesive is applied to the segments, externally from pressure sensitive adhesive tape and the fixture then expands to urge the segments into firm bonding engagement with the back ring.

Abstract: A method for forming micro-texture on an air bearing surface of a magnetic read/write slider, including: positioning sliders arranged in arrays on a tray, each slider having a pole tip facing upward; loading the tray into a processing chamber, which is then evacuated to a preset pressure; introducing a processing gas containing oxygen into the processing chamber; exposing the sliders to an etching means in the atmosphere of the processing gas to etch the surface of the slider so as to form a clear two-step structure thereon.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a movable contact unit includes manufacturing a movable contact, sticking the movable contact to a base sheet made of insulating resin, and applying demagnetization to the movable contact so that the residual magnetic flux density is smaller than the operation magnetic flux density of the magnetic sensor. In manufacturing the movable contact, elastic metal plate material is processed into a downwardly opening dome shape to form the movable contact. In a method of manufacturing a switch panel, the movable contact unit is overlaid on a wiring board having a contact, including pair an outer fixed contact and a central fixed contact, that corresponds to the movable contact so that the lower end of the outer periphery of the movable contact is mounted on the outer fixed contact.

Abstract: There are provided a device and a method for assembling a tapered roller bearing, which allow even a tapered roller having a large taper angle to be easily assembled to a pocket of a cage. The tapered roller 35 is inserted into the pocket 33 with the larger-diameter side of the tapered roller 35 in the lead from the inner side of the cage 30 and moreover from the smaller-diameter annular portion side of the cage 30, by which the tapered rollers 35 are assembled to the cage 30.

Abstract: Consistent excess conductive material is provided for plated conductors in integrated circuit metallization, regardless of the size and depth of trenches/vias into which the conductive material is deposited. Accordingly, subsequent processing (e.g., material removal) can be consistent and efficient for wafers with different feature sizes (particularly different depths), and for wafers at different metallization levels.