Abstract: An oral care implement includes a display and/or a plurality of other lighted regions, together with an element for inducing motion in a head region. The display and/or lights are used to provide instructions to the user regarding a periodically-performed oral care regimen. The motion-inducing element can be pulsed or otherwise selectively activated to signal different intervals in the regimen. Upon successful conclusion of the oral care regimen, the lights and/or display and the motion-inducing element are used to provide a game or other entertainment to the user.

Abstract: A lint removal apparatus containing a tabbed end or ends on any side so a user to grip and hold the apparatus. One side of the apparatus contains an adhesive side that is protected by a backing. The backing must be removed by the user prior to using the apparatus. Once the backing is removed, a small portion of the backing will remain so that user can easily grip the apparatus. While gripping the apparatus, the user may remove lint by pressing the exposed adhesive side of the apparatus against the desired area containing lint or other particles to be removed. The apparatus is a small, durable, portable, economic, practical and be used by all individuals regardless of physical size.

Abstract: An orbital blush for an orbital floor brush machine is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The orbital brush includes a brush frame adapted to fit to the orbital floor brush machine, a first ring of first bristle tufts of a first length and oriented at a first angle, and a second ring of second bristle tufts of a second length and oriented at a second angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fibrous composite comprising or consisting of natural and/or synthetic fibres, characterised in that at least some of the fibres of the composite exhibit a flat cross-section and the fibrous composite is readily decomposable or dissoluble in water or other liquid.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunction eyeglass cleaner which includes a first cleaning portion, a second cleaning portion symmetrically disposed with respect to the first cleaning portion, a first cleaning head located at one end of an inside of the first cleaning portion, and a second cleaning head located at one end of an inside of the second cleaning portion and symmetrically disposed with respect to the first cleaning head. The other end of the first cleaning portion is pivotably connected to the other end of the second cleaning portion, the other ends of the first and second cleaning portions define corresponding through holes therein, and a pivot shaft is mounted in the through holes. The present invention has the advantages of simple structure and ease of use.

Abstract: In order to ensure, when the drive (1) is in a non-operating state, a self-locking that counters a change in position of the wiper (5), an electronically implemented self-locking is provided. To this end, the controller (S) of the wiper system monitors the wiper (5) during the non-operating state of the drive (1) by evaluating the position sensor signals for a change in position and, in response to the position monitoring, activates the drive (1) in order to return the wiper (5) into a set position (U, P).

Abstract: This window wiping device (2) comprises a linearly displaceable window wiper arm (11) which is carried by a carriage (12) which is guided by a guide rail (13) which is connected to a transmission means (15) which is moved by a drive means (14), and is characterised in that the guide rail (13) comprises at least one longitudinal channel for retaining an element of the transmission means (15) and in that the transmission means is flexible and comprises an element which can slide in the longitudinal channel of the guide rail (13).

Abstract: A contractible windshield wiper structure includes: a rack; two contractible units movably and separately installed at both ends of the rack, and each contractible unit having a fixed rod; a sliding rod movably sheathed onto the fixed rod, and a bow-shaped clamping device installed separately at the fixed rod and an end of the sliding rod; and a blade installed onto the bow-shaped clamping device of each contractible unit, such that each contractible unit can be used for adjusting a windshield wiper to the required size to fit different models of cars.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprising an extractor has a primary fluid delivery system and an auxiliary fluid delivery system. A first button on a handle of the extractor controls the delivery of cleaning fluid from the primary fluid delivery system. A second button on the handle of the extractor controls the delivery of cleaning fluid from the auxiliary fluid delivery system, which includes a spot sprayer mounted to the base assembly through which cleaning fluid is delivered. The handle is provided with an interlock between the first and second buttons so that cleaning fluid cannot simultaneously be delivered by both the primary and auxiliary fluid delivery systems.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus is provided. The surface cleaning apparatus comprises a fluid flow path extending from a dirt inlet to a clean fluid outlet, and a fluid flow motor positioned in the fluid flow path. The surface cleaning apparatus further comprises a first cyclonic cleaning stage comprising a cyclone chamber. A dirt chamber is in fluid communication with the cyclone chamber and positioned below the cyclone chamber. The dirt chamber has a dirt chamber inlet that is off-centre.

Abstract: Several alternate improvements of a vacuum cleaner are provided. In one aspect, the vacuum cleaner utilizes interchangeable components. In another aspect, the vacuum cleaner comprises a chamber having a top, and a first cleaning stage and suction motor are provided on the top. In another aspect, the vacuum cleaner utilizes a reconfigurable divider plate.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus has a cleaning unit that is mounted on a wheeled base.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.

Abstract: A carpet and floor vacuum device with an improved suction head is provided comprising a curved, fluorinated molding mounted on a vacuum cleaner head. The suction head is designed to move along the surface of the carpet, rather than penetrating into the carpet itself. The polymer molding defines a plurality of inlet perforations laterally-spaced along the curved surface, and the perforations are connected to an air-fed manifold. Following application of cleaning fluid to the carpet or floor, air is fed from the manifold into the carpet or onto the floor. Material including Ingested air, debris and spent liquid, are then removed from the carpet or from the floor and then returned to the perforations from the manifold. This material is then removed to a conventional vacuum collector, thereby drying out the carpet or floor. Use of a curved, fluorinated surface provides a smooth movement along the carpet surface without severely abrading the carpet fibers.

Abstract: This invention proposes a tool handle structure with features of easy assembly, ergonomic excellence, durable against powerful forces & shocks, and firm interactions between components. It comprises a grip, a tool bar, a connecting device, and a fixing body. The grip comprises a penetrating hole in shaft axis with a conical opening in one end and a fitting concave in the other end. The tool bar comprises a connecting body with a conical end, which can fit with the penetrating hole, and an outer groove set close to the conical end with the connecting device mounting on it. The fixing body comprises a tubing cap with a connecting hole, which is specially shaped to fit with the fitting concave of the grip externally, and the connecting body of the tool bar internally.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided two cinch-n-lift magnetic water heater handles. Each cinch-n-lift magnetic lifting handle consists of a handle base plate, magnetic material, one handle and, two strap loops. Each handle base plate and handle is formed to mirror the radius of a cylinder before assembly. The magnetic lifting handles are to be used with a strapping apparatus, because the magnets on the back are only for holding the handles to the tank, so the hands are free for strapping purposes. Simply apply the handles to the tank at a desired height and radius, then thread a strapping apparatus through the strap loops of the handles encompassing the tank and secure cinch-n-lift tight with a strapping apparatus. At that point the user has a secure set of handles to grasp and then can use proper lifting techniques for lifting and controlling a work load.

Abstract: A sliding and rotating hinge module for supporting a display screen or the like, includes a bracket, a slider and a support member. The slider is capable of sliding movement relative to said bracket and said support member is capable of pivotal movement relative to said slider. A drum is rotationally supported by the bracket. A constant force spring is attached to the drum at one end and the bracket at another end. The constant force spring is biased to wrap around the drum, the constant force spring unwrapping from the drum as the slider moves toward the retracted position. The constant force spring biases the slider toward the extended position. A damping mechanism damps the rotational motion of the drum relative to the bracket for smooth, non-abrupt movement of the slider.

Abstract: A wireless communications device, such as a cellular telephone, includes first and second bodies having respective perimeters. A display is associated with one of the bodies and user input is associated with the other. A hinge mechanism moveably couples the bodies together so that the second body may pivot between a closed state and an open state. The second body, while in the open state, is slidable from a first open position to a second open position along the perimeter of the first body. The first and second bodies may have respective major axes, and the major axes may be substantially parallel when the second body is in the first open position. The major axes may advantageously also be substantially parallel when the second body is in the second open position. The bodies may include respective peripheral slots along which the hinge mechanism moves.

Abstract: An opening/closing device (1) for a double flap door (3) of an item of furniture (3) is described, wherein the top part (2?) and the bottom part (2?) of the door (2) are not hinged to each other. The device (1) comprises means (4)—connected to the furniture item (3) and to the top part (2?) of the door (2) and adapted to cause the top part (2?) of the door (2) to rotate with respect to the furniture item (3)—and an articulated quadrilateral (5), connected to the means (4) and adapted to cause the bottom part (2?) of the door (2) to rotate with respect to the top part (2?) concomitantly with the rotation of the top part (2?) of the door (2) with respect to the furniture item (3). The articulated quadrilateral (5) comprises a first and a second arm (5?, 5?) having one end hinged to the bottom part (2?) of the door (2) and the other end hinged to the means (4), integral respectively with the top part (2?) of the door (2).

Abstract: An auto-return pivot system for a display apparatus is provided. The auto-return pivot system comprises a base fixed to an article; a pivot fixed to the base; a support pivotally mounted around the pivot for supporting the display apparatus; a cam device connected with the support to determine a stop angle and an auto-return angle between the article and the support; and a pressure-storing device connected with the cam device for storing a pressure to be applied to the cam device in the axial direction of the pivot; wherein the pressure from the pressure-storing device enables the cam device to drive the support to automatically return to a position with the stop angle when an angle between the article and the support is smaller than the auto-return angle.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle clamp system includes an upper base, a lower base coupleable with the upper base, a handle attachment coupled with the upper base, and a plurality of adjustable collets coupled with the upper and lower bases.

Abstract: Apparatus for use in mounting a movable door leaf on an overhead track includes a door leaf mounted assembly having a hanging member and a mounting bracket, and a carriage assembly having a support bracket and a moving mechanism. The support bracket has a side opening forming a channel for the hanging member to pass through and a slot extending downwardly therefrom the channel in relatively smaller depth and width comparatively to the channel. The channel includes a first portion connected to the slot and, and a second portion partially connected to the slot with larger depth comparatively to the first portion. A shoulder is formed between the first and second portions. The hanging member passes through the channel to rest against at an end adjacent to the second portion, and the top part of the hanging member vertically hangs down to rest against the shoulder and the support bracket.

Abstract: A cross lapper for laying a fleece from a card web includes a laying carriage movable transversely with respect to an output conveyor belt and an upper carriage as well as a plurality of card web belts to guide the card web over the upper carriage and the laying carriage into a laying nip formed at the laying carriage, wherein a belt inlet is formed at the upper carriage over which a card web transport belt is guided, which from a lower end of an inlet path extends in the direction towards the laying carriage and is accompanied in parallel in this portion by an upper section of a first, endless cover belt guided through the laying carriage, said cover belt enclosing the card web together with same up to the laying carriage. The card web transport belt returned from the laying carriage to the upper carriage leaves the laying carriage above the upper section of a second endless cover belt passed through the laying carriage.

Abstract: Embodiments of solid carbon dioxide fuel utilize the sublimating properties of solid carbon dioxide. When placed inside an expansion chamber, with water, the sublimating CO2 creates pressure. This pressure then, when vented to the drive mechanism of an engine, creates mechanical energy.

Abstract: A method for the directional solidification of silicon or other materials.

Abstract: A Bluetooth earphone and a lanyard structure thereof are provided. The Bluetooth earphone includes an earphone body and a lanyard structure. The lanyard structure includes a lanyard and a clip element. The lanyard is disposed on the clip element. The clip element includes two hooks gripping the earphone body for combining the lanyard structure with the earphone body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate clip comprising a seat plate having a reel and a base plate, a pressing frame pressed on the base plate by a spring, and an open handle. The open handle forming a lever is disposed on the pressing frame, and its fulcrum is at the reel. When a user opens the plate clip to clamp papers, he can press down the open handle to lift the pressing frame easily by the lever function, thus the finger of the user would not be injured accidentally.

Abstract: A clothes fastening system comprising an attachment member configured for attachment to a wearer's footwear where such attachment member has a first fastener attached thereto. A fastening mechanism is attached to the wearer's clothing where such fastening mechanism has a second fastener attached thereto. The first and second fasteners are detachably attached to each other thus preventing at least a portion of the wearer's clothing from dragging against the ground while the wearer is walking.

Abstract: A safety retainer for use in curtain controlling ropes comprises first and second housings which engage with each other, wherein the first and second housings include four holes formed on the tops thereof, and two of the holes are formed by combining two semicircle-shaped holes together, between the first and second housings are respectively disposed protrusions and recesses corresponding to each other, on the combined bottom surface of the first and second housings is arranged a bore, such that the two or more controlling ropes are individually inserted into the holes and extended out of the bore for being limited, and a groove is annularly formed on the combined side periphery of the first and second housings for receiving a loop, thereby allowing the controlling ropes to be retained in the groove by the loop, and causing the first and second housings disengagement from each other because an external weight concentrate onto the safety retainer.

Abstract: A rope clip for the interconnection of two parallel and adjacent rope parts, comprising two elongate elements, each of which has a concave elongate through channel that receives and substantially accommodates the cross section of a respective rope part. The two elements are mutually turnably connected to each other via a pivot joint in order to, in a turning end position, jointly, by the channels thereof, delimit an elongate throughput opening in which the two rope parts laterally are pressed against each other and against the respective channel surface, and a locking device is provided in order to interlock the elements in the turning end position thereof.

Abstract: There is provided an improved cable tie made of integrally molded thermoplastic material that includes a head, a strap that has a near end, a tail end, and an elongated body portion between the near end and the tail end. The strap includes a gripping surface formed on the upper surface of the tail end. The head is attached to the near end. The head has an opening extending there through that is slightly larger than the strap for receiving the tail end of the strap. A locking means is positioned within the head and extends into the opening and is formed to engage the gripping surface to prevent the strap from loosening once the strap is tightened. A blade is located within the head such that blade may be moved so as to cut the excess portion of said tail end once the strap is tightened. The blade extends through a portion of the wall of the head. The remaining end of the strap is recessed within the slot so that the end, if sharp, is not exposed.

Abstract: A buckle structure for buckling is disposed on a box body and on an upper cover pivotally connected to the box body, the buckle structure comprises a wedging member disposed on the box body and formed with a wedging groove thereon; a limiter disposed on the upper cover and formed with a limiting groove thereon; a pivot seat disposed on the upper cover and pivotally connected with a control member having an elastically movable button which is provided with a limiting inserted plate on one lateral side thereof to be corresponding to the limiting groove of the limiter; and a buckling plate pivotally connected with the control member and formed with a buckling edge on a bottom edge thereof.

Abstract: A zipper locking device comprising hook-loop material adapted to couple to a first zipper slide and hook-loop material adapted to couple a second zipper slide to the first zipper slide. The interlocking hook-loop zipper pulls keep dual zipper-sliders in a closed position until the hook material is separated from the loop material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a resin-made slider of the type that a pull tab is to be attached afterward, wherein a cantilever pull tab attaching lever is provided from a rear mouth side of an upper blade toward a shoulder mouth and has an engaging portion at a front end portion thereof, an engaged portion is provided on the shoulder mouth of the body so that the engaging and engaged portions can be engaged with each other, a concave portion is provided in the upper blade from a proximal portion toward the shoulder mouth, a gap portion is formed between the upper blade and the proximal portion, and the gap portion allows to form in the upper blade a first upper blade portion separated from the proximal portion and a second upper blade portion disposed from the proximal portion toward the shoulder mouth side and connected to the proximal portion.

Abstract: A reusable slider stop member has a solid body shaped to fit over a tooth element in a slide fastener assembly. The solid body has a central through channel defined by a pair of parallel prongs which fit over a tooth element. Each prong has an internal shoulder that engages a portion of the tooth element to retain the stop in place. The stop may be removed without damaging the stop or the tooth element, thus permitting easy repair of slide fastener assembly components. The stop is installed by aligning the channel at a right angle to the axis of the array of tooth elements, pressing the stop partially onto the tooth element, twisting the stop into alignment with the array and pressing the stop fully onto the tooth element to engage the internal shoulder of the stop with the tooth element.

Abstract: A retainer configured for attachment to objects and for carrying personal appliances such as, but not limited to, a cell phone or a music player. The retainer comprising two members held together in substantially parallel relationship by a unshaped joiner at one end and by a ramp attached to the interior side of one of the members toward the other end. The ramp has exterior and interior slopes that allow easy ingress and egress of the retainer onto objects that separate the members as the retainer is pushed on and pushed off the object.

Abstract: A fastening device, or clamp, for attaching margins of a pair of flexible sheets is provided. The clamp comprises a first strand and a second strand extending along the margins of the sheets. The first and second strands are periodically resiliently biased toward one another to clamp the overlapping margins of the sheets therebetween. The first strand can be straight, while the second strand can undulate. The first strand and the second strand can comprise metallic wires. In one embodiment, the clamp comprises a gripping member that is a resilient C-shaped clamp configured to snap flexible sheets about a substantially straight strand. The clamp preferably is used to attach adjacent flexible sheets to a structural element of a greenhouse.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastener, which is for 100 removably mounting a mounting object with an insertion rib through a mounting aperture formed on a panel.

Abstract: A wear-proof zipper assembly has two engaging assemblies engaging respectively with each other. Each engaging assembly has a strip, multiple engaging elements, a binding thread and a core element. Each engaging element has an intermediate recess. The binding thread is mounted on the strip, is mounted in the intermediate recesses of the engaging elements and binds the engaging elements on the strip. The binding threads are hardly worn off so the wear-proof zipper assembly is durable.

Abstract: A shoelace reel includes a support seat, a spool rotatably mounted in the support seat, a shoelace having two distal ends each secured to the winding zone of the spool, a limit sleeve mounted on the support seat, a drive member rotatably and movably mounted in the limit sleeve, and a control knob rotatably and movably mounted on the limit sleeve and connected to the drive member. Thus, the user only needs to rotate the control knob to tighten the shoelace and to pull out the control knob to loosen the shoelace. In addition, the user only needs to operate the control knob to tighten or loosen the shoelace, so that the user can tighten or loosen the shoelace by his one hand only.

Abstract: An interment container comprising at least one protrusion or at least one indentation, the protrusion or indentation being configured to approximately align with, engage with, or couple to at least one corresponding protrusion or indention of another interment container. The interment container may be configured to comprise at least one protrusion or indentation on any portion of the interment container. Also, a key or intermediate member may be used to approximately align, engage, or couple with corresponding indentations located on stacked, adjacent, proximate, or arranged interment containers.

Abstract: The objective of this invention is to provide a transfer mask that is able to accurately pass micro-balls onto terminal areas on a substrate. A thin plate transfer mask 200 is arranged facing a substrate 100, and possesses a plurality of through-holes 242 for the purpose of passing micro-balls (solder balls) onto a plurality of terminal areas 108 formed on one surface of a substrate 100. Slits 230, 232, 234, 236 formed in the surface of the transfer mask 200 extending in the length direction and the width direction of the transfer mask 200, inside the substrate edge P1 and outside the area in which the plurality of through-holes 242 is formed when it is facing the substrate 100.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a dielectric device includes steps described below. (1) Mixing step: Powders serving as a matrix and additive powders for sintering the matrix are mixed. (2) Mixture heat-treating step: The mixture of the matrix and the additive that has been subject to the mixing step is heat-treated. (3) Deposition layer formation step: The material powders obtained through the mixture heat-treating step are injected toward a substrate so as to form a deposition layer on the substrate. (4) Deposition layer heat-treating step: The deposition layer formed on the substrate through the deposition layer formation step is heat-treated so as to form the dielectric layer on the substrate.

Abstract: There is disclosed a tool for extracting an anti-tamper ring (24) from a valve assembly (16). The tool has four claws (50) spaced about the anti-tamper ring and each claw has leading and trailing claw tips (54, 56). An actuating mechanism moveably supports the claws for movement from a first position through a third position. In the first position the claws are adapted to have at least one claw tip resting on the anti-tamper ring. In the second position the claws are adapted to have the claw tips moved readily inwards towards the axis of the valve assembly and vertically upward relative to the first position so as to engage and lift the anti-tamper ring from the valve assembly. In the third position, the claws have the claw tips moved radially outward relative to the second position to release the anti-tamper ring from the claws.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for stretching the foil (2) of a foil carrier (1), the foil being connected to a frame (3), which tool comprises a circular inner body (6) and a circular outer body (7), the foil being stretched by supporting the frame with at least one body and moving one body with respect to the other body in axial direction, the inner body extending in the outer body, wherein coupling means (10) are provided, which couples during a rotational movement from one body in relation to the other, and which converts this rotational movement into the required axial movement stretching the foil (2). The invention furthermore also relates to a machine and a method for removing dies from a foil carrier.

Abstract: An apparatus for cold-forming a workpiece having a substantially round cross-section and an elongate body into a tube having a main portion with a substantially tetragonal cross-section and a reinforced end. The apparatus includes a die in which a received portion of the body of the workpiece is receivable and from which a preselected portion of the body extends, and a first punch adapted to bend the preselected portion radially outwardly to form a curled end. The apparatus also includes a second punch to form the curled end into a round reinforced end, and a die subassembly for forming the received portion of the body of the workpiece into the main portion of the tube having the substantially tetragonal cross-section and for forming the round reinforced end into the reinforced end of the tube.

Abstract: A method of assembling metal roofs from roof panels is presented, whereby continuous double lock seams are used exclusively to join panels together. This roof manufacturing methodology results in a roof that possesses improved resistance to wind and water during storm conditions and thereby decreases the chances of the roof being damaged or destroyed by severe weather.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a part penetrated by fluid channels or ducts for the manufacture of a mold that includes channels or ducts for the circulation and/or transfer of a fluid from the molding portion to the non-molding portion and vice versa. The part is formed and manufactured by a Stratoconception (TM) method based on the principle of decomposing the part, via a set of inter-stratum planes, into a succession of strata. After assembly, the part is formed, and channels are provided in the various inter-stratum planes for allowing a fluid to pass through the part. The invention also relates to the parts obtained by the process.

Abstract: A method of forming a joint includes providing a first member made of cast iron having an exterior surface and a first end. A pocket is formed in the exterior surface of the first end. An insert made of steel is connected to the pocket. A second member made of cast iron is provided with an aperture. The method includes positioning the first end of the first member within the aperture and positioning a plug made of steel in the second member proximate the aperture. The plug is fixedly connected to the insert.

Abstract: A production system for radiators, for heating plants, the system being obtained by simple assembly of two radiator half-shells (1a, 1b) and two connecting and fastening elements (3 and 4), in which a final complete radiator is obtained using only mechanical systems and without any welding, two flanges (5, 7) also being included. The final radiator of the system is composed of a plurality of single radiator elements (1) made of two radiator half-shells (1a, 1b) and a length of cylindrical pipe (2) applied to a single radiator element (1), while the two connecting and fastening elements (3, 4) are constituted by a threaded sleeve for connecting and fixing the two half-shells (1a, 1b) constituting a radiator element (1) to one another by a screwing action.