Abstract: According to the present invention there is provided a liquid composition, preferably aqueous composition, comprising a deposition aid and a hueing dye and preferably a fabric care benefit agent.

Abstract: The agent for coloring hair contains at least one indigoid vat dye, at least one cationic compound, and as reducing agent at least one compound which in a strongly alkaline medium forms an enediol. In the method of coloring hair the pre-reduced indigoid vat dye and the cationic compound are applied to the hair and allowed to act on the hair at a pH of 4 to 11, preferably under protection from atmospheric oxygen. Then the vat dye is re-oxidized with atmospheric oxygen or an oxidant, such as hydrogen peroxide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for protecting the colour of artificially dyed keratin fibres with respect to washing and atmospheric agents, characterized in that it consists in applying at least: a) a composition (B) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one agent for protection against the effects of atmospheric agents, in particular the light, b) and a composition (C) comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one zinc-based compound; it being possible for the composition (C) to be applied before or after dyeing of the keratin fibres, and the composition (B) being applied after dyeing of the keratin fibres.

Abstract: Customers obtain customized textile materials by selecting style, shape, size, pattern and color for an undyed textile product. Based on a selection made by the customer, the textile product is transformed by a dyeing operation performed on a single item to yield a product, such as a shirt, pants, or jacket, which has a color and pattern of his or her own choosing, in the size and style he or she desires. The process can be performed in a retail setting using a dye machine which allows the process to be viewed by the customer. Preferably, the textile material is constructed from yarns which include cationic cotton alone or in combination with natural cotton or other natural or synthetic fibers, and using anionic dyes, such as a fiber reactive dye, such that the dye is exhausted during the process and effluent from the dye machine is environmentally friendly without excess dye, salts, and alkalis.

Abstract: Apparatus for reactivating adhesive substances previously deposited on one or more parts of shoes (8), of the type comprising at least one heating device (4,5) of said one or more parts of shoes (8) and at least one controlling unit regulating the operating conditions of said at least one heating device (4,5). The apparatus includes, furthermore, one or more sensors (11) for the detection of the conditions of temperature and/or humidity of the aforesaid one or more parts of shoes (8), said one or more sensors (11) being located either upstream and/or downstream of the aforesaid at least one heating device (4,5) of the parts of shoes (8).

Abstract: A gangway apparatus (10) for transfer between vessels or between a vessel (38) and a fixed structure such as an offshore construction or a quay is disclosed. The gangway apparatus (10) includes a gangway component (16) which is preferably buoyant and may be inflatable. The gangway component (16) is mounted on a skate or bogie and traverses a fixedly mounted runway (14). The runway (14) may be inclined. Control means are provided for controlling the motion of the gangway component on the runway. These may include biasing means such as a counterweight. The apparatus is preferably mounted in a shipping container such as a 40? ISO container.

Abstract: A method for guiding an aircraft toward a stopping position within an aircraft stand of an airport includes receiving a radio frequency (RF) signal from a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag that is carried by the aircraft. The RF signal comprises aircraft-type data that is retrievably stored in an integrated circuit of the RFID tag, the aircraft-type data being indicative of a type of the aircraft. A current location of the aircraft is sensed, and based on the aircraft-type data and the sensed current location of the aircraft, instructions are determined for guiding the aircraft from the current location thereof to a predetermined stopping position for the type of the aircraft. Using a visual docking guidance system (VDGS) associated with the aircraft stand, the instructions are displayed in human-intelligible form for being viewed by a user aboard the aircraft.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a wafer. At least one first chuck roller is connected to a first roller base and includes a first annular groove. A second roller base opposes the first roller base. At least one second chuck roller is connected to the second roller base and includes a second annular groove. A sensing chuck roller is connected to the second roller base and includes a third annular groove corresponding to the first and second annular grooves. A cleaning member covers the third annular groove. A circumferential edge of the wafer is positioned in the first and second annular grooves and abuts the cleaning member. The first and second chuck rollers rotate the wafer, enabling the circumferential edge thereof to rub against the cleaning member.

Abstract: A rotary chimney brush apparatus includes an elongated push rod which has a selected degree of flexibility, a motor mounted on an outer end of the push rod, and a brush member mounted on a shaft of the motor. The push rod is coiled up into a spool structure which is rotatably mounted on a base frame. Electrical conductors extend along the push rod from a set of batteries and a switch unit to the motor to supply electrical power to the motor to rotate the brush. The push rod and conductors are enclosed in an outer sheath The push rod is extended from the spool to move the rotating brush up through a chimney to clean it. As the brush is lowered through the chimney, the push rod is retracted back into the spool for carrying and storage.

Abstract: A floor-cleaning device primarily comprises a pair of driving units provided at two opposite sides of a main body thereof wherein the driving units are electrically connected to a control unit and a power-supply unit which are both deposited in the main body so that the main body is capable of moving freely on a substantial surface. Particularly, a moving-along-edge sensing unit is provided at the left or right side of the main body to conduct a movement of the main body along the edge of the surrounding objects. The sensing unit is composed of non-contact sensing components so as to permit the main body to move along the edge of the surrounding objects with a predetermined distance in a continuous slightly oscillatory S-shaped route. In virtue of the sensing unit, the main body can automatically approach and connect to a charger for automatic charge.

Abstract: The soap turbo brush with super strong rotation that have a Velcro® type attachment for interchangeable cleaning brush pad and fabric type and sponge type cleaning pad.

Abstract: An improved grout cleaning apparatus has in line cleaning wheels positioned within a housing, at the terminus of a shaft. A grip is coupled at an upper end of the shaft, and may be grasped by a user to move the apparatus for cleaning purposes. In one embodiment, a drive motor supplies power to the in line cleaning wheels, which may be made to turn in opposing directions so as to provide improved cleaning efficiency. A cleaning fluid dispenser may also provided on the shaft, to permit the dispensing of fluid proximate the cleaning wheels during operation.

Abstract: A robot arm type automatic car washing device adapted to automatically wash an automobile vehicle by vehicle washing rotary brushes mounted at the front ends of robot arms is so designed that a vehicle left-side washing rotary brush (111) mounted on a vehicle left-side washing robot arm (110) and a vehicle right-side washing rotary brush (121) mounted on a vehicle right-side washing robot arm (120) wash mainly the vehicle left-side and right-side, respectively, to thereby perform vehicle washing process while automatically controlling the vehicle washing rotary brushes respectively mounted on the front ends of the robot arms by a vehicle automatic washing device main controller (102) on the basis of input data in the form of vehicle actual measurement size data measured by analyzing vehicle image data by the vehicle automatic washing device main controller (102), the vehicle image data being prepared by photographing using a vehicle front surface photographing camera (150), a vehicle left side surface photogr

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cleansable hairbrush, comprising a basal surface from where a plurality of bristles are exceeding upwardly; and a rotatable cleansingsieve wherein said sieve is rotatably mounted in a housing located adjacent to said basal surface; said sieve comprising a plurality of apertures, each of which is accommodating at least one bristle; said sieve is adapted to rotate in a course providing a ‘close configuration’, i.e., whereat the sieve is fastened parallel to the basal surface, and an ‘open configuration’ i.e., whereat the sieve is being tilted from said basal surface and providing for efficient removal of hair or litter from the said basal surface.

Abstract: The foot-mounted, floor-cleaning device is configured as a one-piece half-sock adapted to enclose a portion of a user's foot. The device extends to an area adjacent the center of the arch of the foot. The device functions best when worn over a sock. The half-sock configuration permits the device to be easily donned without requiring cumbersome fasteners and/or straps. On its underside at its front end (the area under the toes), the device is provided with a mildly-abrasive scrubbing material.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the invention provide a moisture absorbent hand-covering device that is in the form and shape of a glove for drying. In some embodiments, the drying glove of this invention has a first outer layer and a second inner layer. The outer layer comprises at least one layer of material with propensity to absorb at least one type of liquid. In some embodiments, the second inner layer comprises at least one layer of material with propensity to repel at least one type of liquid. The outer layer absorbs the liquid for the purpose of removing it. The inner layer resists passage of the liquid, and thus protects the hand of the user during operation. In some embodiments, the liquid absorbed is water, and the liquid repelled is water.

Abstract: A tool and method for applying a compound to a surface on which the tapering of the compound is useful for correct finishing. This novel tool and method, when applied to a trade such as drywall finishing, reduces labor time, skill level required, and material consumption to complete the task. The tool and method are generally useful for providing tapered compound and are particularly adapted for the finishing of inside corners, butted seams, and wall hole repairs when tapering of the finishing compound is required.

Abstract: A motorcycle or any helmet with a visor wiper. Simply an horizontal bar from one side of the helmet to the other side for most common full face helmets. It would be then manually moved up and down to wipe off water that as accumulated on the visor, anchor disks on each side hold the wiper assembly on the visor with a peel and stick 3m double sided tape.

Abstract: If a washer switch is turned on in a state in which a wiper determining portion determines that a wiper switch is in an OFF state, and a vehicle speed determining portion determines that a vehicle speed is equal to or more than a predetermined speed, a simultaneous operation control portion ejects the washer fluid in a state in which the wiper is positioned at a lower reversing position. The simultaneous operation control portion causes the wiper to reciprocate at least once simultaneously with the ejection. The simultaneous operation control portion additionally ejects the washer fluid at least once, in a state in which the wiper is positioned at an intermediate position between the lower reversing position and an upper reversing position. Accordingly, it is possible to inhibit a lack of the washer fluid from being generated on the surface to be wiped.

Abstract: A self-propelled walk behind floor cleaning apparatus includes a frame. A plurality of floor engaging wheels support the frame above a floor and a brush assembly fixed to the frame agitates a fluid on the floor. A floating tank is supported by the frame.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner includes a suction nozzle unit, an inlet formed on a bottom surface of the suction nozzle unit, an injection path disposed near the inlet, a suction motor mounted in the suction nozzle unit, and a main body attached to the suction nozzle unit and in fluid communication with the suction motor. The injection path ejects air toward a surface to be cleaned. The suction motor generates a suction force to draw in air and dust through the inlet. The main body separates dust from the air using centrifugal force, collects the dust, and discharges the air to the suction nozzle unit. The air discharged from the main body flows through the suction motor, is ejected from the injection path toward the surface to be cleaned, and is then suctioned into the inlet so that a portion of the discharged air circulates within the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A cover for either a left-handed or right-handed operating automatic door closer including a body, and a pinion shaft extending from the top of the body, the cover comprising: a housing including a wall and an open rear, the wall having a rear edge and having therein first and second slots, each of the slots extending forward from the rear edge; and a clip including a base complementary to each of the first and second slots, and a flexible hook including a first end connected to the base and a floating second end, the base of the clip being insertable into either one of the slots so that the base substantially fills the one of the slots and the clip is secured to the wall of the housing with the hook positioned inside the housing and opening rearwardly; the housing with the clip inserted into one of the slots being positionable over the door closer with the hook of the clip receiving the door closer; wherein, when the housing is positioned over the door closer, the pinion shaft extends through the first slot

Abstract: An end cover for a housing of a door closer, comprising a cover housing. The cover housing includes a convexly curved end wall, two opposite convexly curved lateral walls coupled to each other by the end wall, and a flat covering wall connected to the end wall and the lateral walls. The end cover also includes an attachment device supported by the cover housing.

Abstract: A slide channel for a slide member of a door closer, includes a housing having a length and a longitudinal slot extending over the entire length of the housing. The housing includes a support wall, an end wall disposed opposite the support wall, and a top wall disposed opposite the longitudinal slot and connecting the support wall and the end wall. The support wall, the end wall and the top wall define an inner chamber for accommodating the slide member. The support wall has a first height, and the end wall has a second height which is less than the first height.

Abstract: The invention relates to door closers, particularly a door closer control device that regulates the flow of a pressure medium controlling the function of a door closer. A control device according to the invention includes a support part with a collar that serves as a second support for the control device on the door closer body in addition to the support in the guiding part. This second support holds the control device in place within the pressure medium flow without any rocking or swaying movement, which would hamper the door closing speed.

Abstract: A hinge is connected between a body and a cover of an electronic merchandise, e.g. a notebook, a mobile phone, an electronic dictionary or the like. The hinge has a pintle having an inner end, an outer end and an axial hole formed through the pintle, an inner bracket with a mounting sleeve mounted rotatably around the inner end of the pintle and an outer bracket mounted securely on the outer end of the pintle. Electronic wires can extend through the axial hole in the pintle to be connected between the cover and the body of the electronic merchandise. So, a special way for wiring is unnecessary to be designed in the electronic merchandise and the volume and weight of the electronic merchandise can be further minimized and lightened.

Abstract: A bed leg with a caster, equipped with a braking mechanism that allows the bed to be immobilized is provided. The bed leg comprises a housing, which houses a caster, an actuating mechanism installed in the housing, a pedal joined to a lever and a braking pad mounted on the lower part of the actuating mechanism.

Abstract: A position hinge has a pintle having an enlarged head, an inner bracket mounted securely around the pintle, an outer bracket mounted rotatably around the pintle, a positioning assembly mounted around the pintle and having an outer positioning member abutting and rotating simultaneously with an inner side of the outer bracket and an inner positioning member selectively engaging with the outer positioning member, a resilient element mounted between the inner positioning member and the inner bracket and a spacer assembly mounted between the outer bracket and the enlarged head of the pintle and rotating simultaneously with the outer bracket. Because the spacer assembly is mounted between the outer bracket and the enlarged of the pintle and rotates simultaneously with the outer bracket, the outer bracket is protected from being worn off by the enlarged head of the pintle and has a longer life span.

Abstract: An improved arrangement for a transverse dividing element includes an upper cross beam (32), each free end of the cross beam being guided longitudinally by way of an associated guiding structure. The guiding structure includes a slide having a groove in which a free end (34) of the cross beam (32) can slide longitudinally, the free end being equipped with guiding (92, 100) and a locking (102, 104) element. The transverse dividing element can be used to guide an upper cross beam supporting a transverse element that is used to divide the internal space of an aircraft cabin.

Abstract: A door jamb for a break-away industrial door including at least one weather strip and methods for making the same. The door jamb may include a guide track which supports one or more pieces of weather stripping. The guide track may be constructed to allow the break-away door to leave the track if the door is deformed to a predetermined extent. The guide track may be formed by an extrusion process.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a process for making single crystal Group III nitride, particularly gallium nitride, at low pressure and temperature, in the region of the phase diagram of Group III nitride where Group III nitride is thermodynamically stable comprises a charge in the reaction vessel of (a) Group III nitride material as a source, (b) a barrier of solvent interposed between said source of Group III nitride and the deposition site, the solvent being prepared from the lithium nitride (Li3N) combined with barium fluoride (BaF2), or lithium nitride combined with barium fluoride and lithium fluoride (LiF) composition, heating the solvent to render it molten, dissolution of the source of GaN material in the molten solvent and following precipitation of GaN single crystals either self seeded or on the seed, maintaining conditions and then precipitating out.

Abstract: A fastening device for cables includes an edge clip part (20) for mounting the fastening device on an edge (10) of a base part, a metal piece (14) which is inserted into the edge clip part (20), a cable band lock (18), and a cable band (16) which is able to be introduced into the cable band lock (18). The metal piece (14) has a tongue (44) projecting into the cable band lock (18). The tongue (44) engages on the cable band (16) when the cable band (16) is introduced.

Abstract: A reversible pet collar has a buckle including a rectangular bail and a cross-bar extending between the midpoints of the top and bottom sides of the bail. A tongue having a looped end passes around the cross-bar, and the tip of the tongue seats alternatively in depressions formed one either lateral side of the bail. Thus the buckle is reversible, and a strap attached to the cross-bar and having distinctive opposite sides can be reversed to achieve alternative collar appearances simply by flipping the strap 180° about the cross-bar.

Abstract: The present invention comprises one functional addition to kite's sail material and structural spars. This invention uses a zipper rather than kite sail material pockets to attach the structural spars to the sail material. This invention is specific to the functional kite spars and the sail material that attaches to them. One side of the zipper is attached permanently or non-permanently to kite spars. The other side of the zipper is permanently attached to the kite material. This allows easy disassembly of the kite material from its structural spars. This also functionally attaches the desired portion of kite material to its structural spar without the use of pockets or material stretching.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed zip fastener includes two rows of facing teeth mounted on two strips of compressively elastic material, the teeth being joined and disengaged by a movable slider which can be displaced by gripping its outwardly projecting gripping member. On opposite sides of the strips, the slider has first and second concave capsules, substantially mirror-images of each other, arranged with the perimetral edges of their concavities opposite and facing each other, the first capsule having directed upwards a pin perpendicular thereto and able to slide perpendicularly through a cavity inside the slider and through a hole in the second capsule. The gripping member, when actuated, causes simultaneous displacement of the first towards the second capsule and of the second towards the first capsule perpendicular to the plane of the zip fastener, moving end parts of their perimetral edges together sufficient to grip between them, with desired pressure, the strips.

Abstract: A luggage security device for use on luggage having a zipper including a first zip chain and a second zip chain with first and second zip sliders such that the zipper is sealed when the first zip slider is positioned adjacent the second zip slider. The device includes a zipper engaging portion that engages the first zip chain at a point on the zipper between the first and second zip sliders when the first zip slider is positioned adjacent the second zip slider and a slider engaging portion to engage with both the first and second zip sliders when the first zip slider is positioned adjacent the second zip slider. The slider engaging portion prevents movement of the first zip slider relative to the second zip slider and the zipper engaging portion prevents the first and second zip sliders from moving relative to the zipper.

Abstract: A slider for a double-sided slide fastener with an automatic locking device, includes: a body, having a first body, a second body opposed to the first body, and a third body connected to the first body and the second body, which define a space; an operating member, attached to the body, and having a first member being parallel to the first body and formed with a first groove and a second member being parallel to the second body and formed with a second groove, the operating member adapted to slide on the first member and the second member in a direction; a pawl member, being in the body, and having a locking pawl configured to retractably project to the space in accordance with a sliding operation of the operating member; a first pull-tab, attached to the first groove; and a second pull-tab, attached to the second groove.

Abstract: The inventive intermediate fixing element (1) is embodied in one piece by injection moulding and comprises a plate (2) which is substentially flat and comprises a first or top surface and a second or lower surface, at least one anchoring element (6), for example in the form of a herringbone or a tree produced directly by the top surface moulding and hooks (7) which are produced directly by the lower surface moulding and whose shape, sizes and thermoplastic material are selected in such a way that said hooks, after being shaped in a mould and extracted therefrom, substentially recover the initial shape thereof, wherein said hooks are sufficiently flexible in order to be bent during extraction from the mould.

Abstract: A clothing attachment device includes (a) a first portion defining an opening and having a locking tab at a distal end thereof; (b) a second portion including a longitudinal member extending from a proximal end of the first portion and having at least one slot for engaging the locking tab. The clothing attachment device of the invention is easily and inexpensively fabricated and simple to use.

Abstract: A securing ring, such as a belay loop, including a plurality of layers of ring-shaped surface sections, an outermost ring-shaped surface section being fixed to at least one of the layers below. The ring-shaped surface sections are formed from surface sections of a flat tubular element folded or rolled upon one another. A corresponding process for the manufacture of the securing ring involves the folding or rolling up of a flat tubular element.

Abstract: A positioning and clamping apparatus, capable of positioning and clamping a panel material and removing the panel material from a locating pin under a state of releasing the clamping, is provided. A base having a contact surface contacting with the panel material is provided with the locating pin that penetrates through a through-hole of the panel material. A clamp arm moving between an escaping position and a clamping position is provided in a slit, and the clamp arm is moved between these positions by a reciprocating cam. When the clamp arm reaches the clamping position, the panel material is clamped by a clamp portion which is a tip of the clamp arm. A pusher driven by a pushing piston is provided inside the base, and the panel material is removed from the locating pin by the pusher.

Abstract: A clip is provided for holding a stack of at least one tray and tray cover. Stack compressive forces applied by the clip are substantially limited to tray and cover perimeter rail portions. The clip has a channel base with left and right side retaining walls attached for restricting movement of a stack in left and right directions. Left and right rods protrusions above the base extend inward towards the walls of the channel from the left and right side walls respectively for captivating the stack in an upward direction. Spring protrusions extend upward from the base on input and output ends of the channel, and are configured for applying an upward spring force on opposing bottom edge areas of the stack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fastener for use on or with a pair of crutches; crutches joined through use of the fastener form a self-stable geometry which permits the crutches to stand without support. The fastener is inexpensive, easy to use, and may be included on or with a wide range of different crutch types. Crutches so equipped provide benefits to users, who find it easier to store crutches without having to lay the crutches down.

Abstract: A shoelace pull tab device for facilitating and teaching lace tying. The shoelace pull tab comprises a small flat beadlike device having two spaced apertures therethrough which are tapered and angled. The lace end of a lace member is threaded up through a first aperture and down through a second aperture to create a gripping pull tab which will not slide/move its position at the newly created apex of the loop in the lace. The pull tab provides a grip or pull tab for children to manipulate the laces into a bow. Indicia on the pull tabs are used as action characters or objects in a story-telling teaching method for learning shoelace tying wherein the action characters or objects engage in activities directly related to the actions necessary for tying a shoelace.

Abstract: An end piece for the end of a lace, string, filament or the like flexible article. The end piece includes a tube into which the end of the lace or the like is installed. A pin passes through and across the tube and pierces or traps the end of the flexible article in the tube. A decoration may be applied on the pin. A decoration support may be supported on the pin. The decoration support may have the form of a pivotable bridle attached on the ends of the pin. The bridle is supported to the tube by pintles. The pin passes through one pintle and into the other arm of the bridle.

Abstract: A method of regenerating a filter fabric, comprising at least fibrillating a spent filter fabric and converting the fibers resulting from the fibrillation operation into a nonwoven fabric. In this method, a dust removing operation of removing any dust adhering to the fibers resulting from the fibrillation operation may be performed prior to the above mentioned formation of the nonwoven fabric. Further, it is preferred from the viewpoint of efficient regeneration that the fibrillation operation be performed by passage through an auto fibrillation machine.

Abstract: A method of making an electrolytic capacitor includes providing a first electrode that includes a metal substrate, a carbide layer, and a carbonaceous material. The metal substrate includes a metal selected from the group consisting of titanium, aluminum, tantalum, niobium, zirconium, silver, steel, and alloys and combinations thereof. The method further includes providing a second electrode and an electrolyte.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an acceleration sensing unit includes: providing an element support substrate in which a plurality of element supporting members is arranged so as to form a plane, each of the element supporting members being coupled to the other element supporting member through a supporting part and having a fixed part and a movable part that is supported by the fixed part through a beam, the beam having a flexibility with which the movable part is displaced along an acceleration detection axis direction when an acceleration is applied to the movable part; providing an stress sensing element substrate in which a plurality of stress sensing elements is arranged so as to form a plane, each of the stress sensing elements being coupled to the other stress sensing element through an element supporting part and having a stress sensing part and fixed ends that are formed so as to have a single body with the stress sensing part at both ends of the stress sensing part; disposing the stress sensing element

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for repairing a damaged and/or aged component of a turbomachine, which is made at least in part of a ceramic composite material. The aim of the invention is to create a method which allows the downtime of the turbomachine caused by damaged components to be reduced while making it possible to repair damaged components. Said aim is achieved by a generic method for repairing a damaged component (1) of a turbomachine made of a ceramic composite material (4), comprising the following steps: the joint of the component is dissolved; the matrix (5) is extracted and/or the component is machined; infiltration to restore and/or renew the ceramic matrix (5) of the component; and the joint is re-established.

Abstract: A semi-trailer is assembled by constructing a semi-trailer body at a remote location. The semi-trailer body is transported from the remote location to an originating port by highway or rail and loaded onto a vessel by lifting the semi-trailer body using a plurality of upper female ISO connection points. The semi-trailer body is arranged in a stacked configuration on the vessel using the upper female ISO connection points and vertical load carrying members. The semi-trailer body is unloaded from the vessel at a destination port and a running gear assembly, a landing gear assembly, and a rear under-ride guard are attached to form an assembled semi-trailer.