Patents Issued in January 22, 2009
  • Publication number: 20090019612
    Abstract: A cut, slash and/or abrasion resistant shaped knit garment having both high cut resistance and preferably light fabric weight, a cut resistance of at least 1500 (as measured by ASTM-F1790-2005) and preferably a fabric weight of no more than 27.9 ounces/square yard (OPSY).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Supreme Elastic Corporation
    Inventors: Walter Gordon Schulein, Nathaniel H. Kolmes, Fred Elton Driver
  • Publication number: 20090019613
    Abstract: In accordance with at least one exemplary embodiment, a protective glove for lacrosse, hockey and like sports is disclosed. The protective glove can have a hand receiving portion that can include finger portions, a thumb portion, a metacarpal portion and a wrist portion. The hand receiving portion can have a dorsal side and a palm side. A plurality of protective elements that can include non-gel protective sections and at least one impact gel piece can be on the dorsal side of the hand receiving portion. A lower forearm portion can be attached to the hand receiving portion. An exemplary impact gel piece can be a polyurethane gel piece, which can be made substantially of polyurethane polymers and can be encapsulated. The exemplary impact gel piece can be disposed on at least a portion of one boundary between the thumb portion and metacarpal portion of an exemplary protective glove.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Paul Carcaterra, John Gagliardi
  • Publication number: 20090019614
    Abstract: A heat-resistant fabric according to the present invention is a knitted or woven fabric including a heat-resistant fiber yarn and a fancy twist yarn. The heat-resistant fiber yarn is present more on one surface, and the fancy twist yarn is present more on the other surface. A heat-resistant glove according to the present invention is formed of a knitted fabric including a heat-resistant fiber yarn (11) and a fancy twist yarn (12). The knitted fabric is a knit, and the heat-resistant fiber yarn (11) is present more on an outer surface, and the fancy twist yarn (12) is present more on an inner surface. The heat-resistant fabric, a garment, and the heat-resistant glove have air permeability and good workability and are washable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2006
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicants: HAYASHI YARN TWISING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Akifumi Hagihara, Hiromu Hayashi, Yoshitada Kawaguchi
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    Publication number: 20090019615
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a textile composition and bib for use by infants and adults.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Jennifer Young
  • Publication number: 20090019616
    Abstract: A protective garment configured to facilitate easy donning of the garment is described. The sleeves and legs are shorted and held in a donning configuration by releaseably affixing at least a portion of upper and lower segments of the interior surface of each limb. This allows the garment to be handled and donned by the wearer, without the wearer touching an exterior surface of the garment. A method of preparing a protective garment for donning and a method of donning such a garment is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Aaron Drake Smith, Frances W. Mayfield, Theresa M. McCoy, Ruthlyn M. Reyes, Normand Gagnier, Dennis Yi-Der Lee
  • Publication number: 20090019617
    Abstract: This invention, gripping mitt with flap for water sports, incorporates a water proof mitt that fits over the hand of a user that has difficulty gripping sports related devices such as canoe and/or kayak paddle handles. The mitt is made of a waterproof material such as neoprene. The mitt has a flap that has a Hook and loop material such as velcro incorporated into the flap. The palm side of the mitt has an opposite “hook and loop” material that holds the flap in a fastened position. When the gripping mitt with flap is in use, the flap of the mitt surrounds a paddle handle and holds the paddle so that the user can make paddle strokes. The hook and loop material on the palm of the mitt and the hook and loop material on the flap provide the gripping force that keeps the hand attached to the paddle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Cindy Dillenschneider
  • Publication number: 20090019618
    Abstract: A protective sports glove including a contoured wrist cuff that substantially shields a gap defined between adjacent portions of the protective sports glove, such as hand and cuff portions. The contoured wrist cuff can include a leading edge that contours forwardly adjacent a thumb portion of the contoured wrist cuff and rearwardly across a portion of the radial side of a wearer's hand when the glove is on the wearer's hand. This can allow protection of the wearer's wrist in flexion without also impairing movement of the wearer's wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Warrior Sports, Inc.
    Inventor: Matthew M. Winningham
  • Publication number: 20090019619
    Abstract: A collar stay according to one embodiment includes a body carrying a fragrance so as to impart a pleasant scent to the collar stay that can be experienced over a period of time. In another embodiment, a retail article includes one or more pairs of collar stays and a package for holding the collar stays. A liquid fragrance is sealed within an interior of the package and in contact with the collar stays so as to impregnate the collar stays with a fragrant smell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Shweky
  • Publication number: 20090019620
    Abstract: The goggles of the invention utilize a substantially rigid frame with separate top and bottom individually rotatable elements, namely an upper browbar and a lower nosepiece, that firmly capture the lens from above and below. The lens is further secured to the frame by projections on each of the browbar and nosepiece which fit through apertures in the lens. At the top, a post which projects forwardly from the frame is received in the well of the browbar by snap-fit engagement. At the bottom, a prong on the rotatable nosepiece passes through a bottom aperture of the lens and is received in a recess of a bottom portion of the frame by snap-fit engagement. The apertures and cooperating projections are preferably located along the center of a one-piece lens. Thus, the rotatable browbar and nosepiece capture the lens top and bottom by edgewise compression and hold the lens front-to-back.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: NATIVE EYEWEAR, INC.
    Inventor: Russell Reed
  • Publication number: 20090019621
    Abstract: A garment for covering a user and a child supported in a child carrier that has a layer of material with a first opening in the layer constructed and arranged to accommodate the head of the user. The garment also has a second opening in the layer constructed and arranged to accommodate the head of the child. The garment is constructed and arranged to be worn by the user to protect the user and the child from the elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: David Hamilton Radcliffe, Melissa Roth Radcliffe
  • Publication number: 20090019622
    Abstract: A protective garment configured to facilitate easy donning of the garment is described. The garment includes one or more foreshortening structures within the garment that allows for the arms and legs to be shorted into a donning configuration. This allows the garment to be handled and donned by the wearer, without the wearer touching an exterior surface of the garment or allowing any portion of the garment to touch another surface. A method of preparing a protective garment for donning and a method of donning such a garment is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Frances W. Mayfield, Christina Mae Chingren Seward, Alice Susan Gordon, Theresa M. McCoy
  • Publication number: 20090019623
    Abstract: The present invention provides a harness type safety belt capable of absorbing a dropping shock to a user even if the user accidentally falls from an elevated position. According to the present invention, in such a case that a user A fails to apply a hook of a rope to a life line and the user A falls from an elevated position, an air bag 2 provided in a mounting body 1 is inflated. Therefore, the air bag 2 can absorb a dropping shock and the dropping impact applied to the user A can be reduced. In addition, in the case where the user A falls with the hook of the rope being connected to the life line, the user A is suspended by the rope. The body of the user A is supported by not only a waist part belt 1b but also shoulder part belts 1a and thigh part belts 1c. Therefore a tension applied from the rope to the body of the user can be dispersed to each of the belts 1a, 1b and 1c and the body of the user can be stably supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2005
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Mitsuya Uchida, Satoshi Teranishi, Keiji Hara, Tsuyoshi Kageyama
  • Publication number: 20090019624
    Abstract: Knit fabrics and military apparel such as T-shirts made therefrom are disclosed. The fabrics are constructed from blended yarns made from an intimate combination of nylon and cotton staple fibers. Such fabrics comprise a weight ratio of cotton to nylon which ranges from about 55:45 to about 85:15, and these fabrics also have a weight ranging from about 3 to about 8 oz/yd2. Knit fabrics of this type possess a desirable combination of good thermal protective properties, provided the specified high level of staple fiber blend uniformity is achieved, along with very useful abrasion resistance, bursting strength and drying time characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: INVISTA NORTH AMERICA S.A. R.L.
    Inventors: Sharon W. Birk, Yashavant Vinayak Vinod, Douglas A. Bloom, Fred C. Wynegar
  • Publication number: 20090019625
    Abstract: A chemical solution distributing apparatus which is installed in a water tank in water closets or the like and distributes chemical solutions periodically in the water tank including a bottomed tubular apparatus main body which has an opening at its lower end; a chemical retaining section which is present inside this apparatus main body and mounts/retains chemicals; and a drawn-water passage section which is installed outside the apparatus main body and in which one end thereof is connected to the inside of the apparatus main body via the opening while the other end thereof is positioned higher than the lower end of the apparatus main body; wherein the chemical retaining section has holes in order to mix chemicals with the water inside the apparatus main body or inside the water tank; and wherein a check valve to allow release of air inside the apparatus main body to the outside is also formed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2006
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Nippon Soda Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Michio Takamine, Hideo Takada
  • Publication number: 20090019626
    Abstract: A toilet bowl locking device (1) having a cover (7), a slot (4) located in the cover (7), an anchor (2) having an opening (24) located on the cover top surface (18), a pivotal bar (8) having flanges (14) secured to the cover bottom surface (19), a pivot point (5) about which the pivotal bar (8) pivots, and a handle (3) having at least one opening (24). The handle (3) is secured to the pivotal bar (8) and extends through the slot (4) to permit a user to pivot the pivotal bar (8) when the handle (3) is pivoted within the slot (4). The flanges (14) are spaced a predetermined distance from the cover bottom surface (19) so as to be located beneath the toilet bowl rim (12) when the toilet bowl locking device (1) is secured within a toilet bowl (10). A lock (11) may be used to lock the handle (3) to the anchor (2) and thereby prevent pivoting of the pivotal bar (8).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Michael P. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20090019627
    Abstract: A dual flush valve is provided for refilling fluid in a toilet bowl. The dual flush valve includes a refill mechanism configured to refill the toilet bowl with a substantially same volume of refill fluid for both a full flush and a half flush, a first valve connected to the refill mechanism, the first valve operates to control flow of fluid into a bowl, a fluid input is connected to a first port of the first valve, and a fluid output is connected to a second port of the first valve. The level of fluid in the bowl is refilled to a same level for both a full flush and a half flush.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Fluidmaster, Inc.
    Inventors: Tuan Le, Bryan Janish
  • Publication number: 20090019628
    Abstract: A flush valve leakage prevention device for a toilet tank is disclosed. The device comprises a closer portion adapted to be in resilient contact with the flapper portion of the flush valve and an attachment portion adapted to be attached to the toilet tank. The attachment portion is adapted to be attached in a position which allows the closer portion to remain in at least partial resilient contact with the valve flapper portion, and, in the absence or an external force from a flush actuating system of the toilet tank, to hold down said flapper portion to improve the seal between the valve seat and the flapper portion of the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Daniel Leblanc
  • Publication number: 20090019629
    Abstract: A toilet bowl apparatus for positioning a user in a position that most closely approximates the physiologically natural position during bowel movement is disclosed. The toilet apparatus comprises a toilet bowl having a front end and a rear end, and a rim around the toilet bowl opening. The rim is curved and includes a raised portion proximate the front end of the toilet bowl. The apparatus further comprises a footstep positioned proximate to the toilet bowl. The footstep at least in part surrounds the toilet bowl and has a top surface including a foot placement area adapted to support the feet of a user while the user sits on the toilet bowl. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, one portion of the foot placement area is on one side of the toilet bowl while a second portion of the foot placement area is on the opposed side of the toilet bowl. The apparatus further comprises a water reservoir connected to the toilet bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Grigoriy Bakmadzhyan, Takui Ternakalyan
  • Publication number: 20090019630
    Abstract: A ceramic sanitary fixture, in particular a ceramic toilet bowl (1) made by casting in resin or porous moulds comprises: a first, bottom component (2) comprising a liquid collection pan (3) and a siphon portion (4) for draining out the liquids; a second, top component (5), or rim, composed of a front portion (6) forming the upper edge of the pan (3) and a rear extension (7) comprising a channel (8) for the passage of liquids; the first component (2) and the second component (5) of the bowl (1) are made in one piece in the mould to form a single part (2-5) and there is also a third, covering component (10), or outer casing, in which the single part (2-5) can be housed, the latter being able to be associated and assembled with the casing (10) at least at its upper edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: SACMI COOPERATIVA MECCANICI IMOLA SOCIETA' COOPERATIVA
    Inventors: Alessandro Bernabei, Fabrizio Falletta
  • Publication number: 20090019631
    Abstract: A waste collection device suspended below a shower chair for collecting human defecation and other bodily waste before such waste contacts a shower room floor. Due to its function, the mat further provides greater confidence and less anxiety in physically challenged and infirm individuals. The present invention is suspended by a plurality of adjustable support straps which may attach to support structures of any conventional shower chair. Support straps may include upper straps and lower straps that may be used either separately or in combination. A disposable flat collecting material may be held in place atop the upper surface of the mat by holding straps attached along opposing edges of the mat. The present invention serves to eliminate the spread of infection by preventing the shower room floor from becoming contaminated with feces and/or other bodily waste.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Alice Ruttler
  • Publication number: 20090019632
    Abstract: A portable toilet used in outdoor activities including driving, camping, and fishing, and in time of disasters such as earthquake is provided, which portable toilet can be provided inexpensively as the structure of the toilet seat portion to be installed on a pail can is very small and thus can be mass produced at low material cost. The portable toilet is convenient to carry around since the toilet seat portion can be accommodated in the pail can when not being used. The portable toilet includes a pail can 1 configuring a toilet bowl body, a stool accommodating plastic bag 2, and a pair of toilet seat configuring left half-body 11 and a right half-body 12 facing each other on the left and the right.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Yamato System Company Ltd.
    Inventor: Kinji Mineo
  • Publication number: 20090019633
    Abstract: An apparatus and system are disclosed for a pool drain cover, the cover having a perforated ramp around its perimeter to which are attached a plurality of straight, horizontally disposed tubes, circumscribing channels with substantially continuous cross-sectional areas, each tube enclosing a channel extending the length of the tube of at least six inches. The cross-sectional area of the tubes is kept at a minimum and their number is increased by arranging the tubes in rows and columns or giving the tubes an elliptical cross-sectional area and arranging them in a single row, thereby reducing the tapering in the tubes. The cover may be segmented and may be of multiple shapes, including a circle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Bonnie Snow, Teri S. Snow, Ronald A. Tobler
  • Publication number: 20090019634
    Abstract: A steam bath cabinet for one or several persons including a floor, walls, a ceiling and close able door being open able as well as a bathing compartment formed inside the steam bath cabinet and a technical compartment housing the steam generator equipment for generating the steam to be led into the bathing compartment. The steam bath cabinet in accordance with the invention is characterized in that a partition is provided between the bathing compartment and technical compartment to segregate the bathing compartment from the technical compartment in a steam- and water-proof manner and that the capacity of free steam space of the bathing compartment of the steam bath cabinet is no more than 0.6 m3 per person.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Toivo Lipponen
  • Publication number: 20090019635
    Abstract: The sauna room assembly contains a bottom frame, left and right front walls, left and right back, columns, left and right walls, a back wall a top frame, a top cover, a floor and a door. A major characteristic of the present invention is that each of the aforementioned members is in turn broken down into at least two pieces, and most members have their pieces in substantially identical dimensions. The sauna room assembly therefore can be disassembled into pieces small and standard enough for high portability. Another major characteristic of the present invention is that most of the pieces are joined together through tabling and only few bolts are required. Therefore, a single novice can put the sauna room assembly together with standard hand tools such as screwdrivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: CHING-SONG CHEN
  • Publication number: 20090019636
    Abstract: A diverter spout for alternatively supplying water to a bathtub or diverting water to a shower is provided with a rolling gate valve. The gate valve uses the force of flowing water to facilitate sealing, and there is a return spring to reset the gate valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Pete Kajuch, Chad M. Slater
  • Publication number: 20090019637
    Abstract: A playard is movable between an open arrangement and a folded arrangement. The playard includes a plurality of legs, a plurality of pivot joints connected to the plurality of legs, and a plurality of slider joints engaging the plurality of legs. A plurality of cross members are arranged in pairs extending between the legs, and at least one latch mechanism is operable in a latched condition to maintain a predetermined gap along a leg between one of the slider joints and one of the pivot joints to prevent movement of the playard toward the folded arrangement. A plurality of top rail segments extend between the legs to define an upper periphery of the playard.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Graco Children's Products Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur L. Gehr, Michael L. Longenecker, Robert T. Pike, Gregory S. Sellers, Joshua E. Clapper
  • Publication number: 20090019638
    Abstract: An inflatable air mattress assembly for use with a vehicle is provided. The vehicle includes a bed having protruding wheel well compartments, opposed sidewalls, a tailgate and a headboard. The air mattress assembly comprises and inflatable base, an inflatable first support and an inflatable second support. The inflatable base includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The base has lateral recesses formed therein which extend from the bottom surface towards the top surface and define a ledge over the recesses. The base is dimensioned and configured for placement in the vehicle bed with the recesses being disposed over the wheel well compartments protruding into the bed. A front portion of the base is adjacent the headboard. A rear portion of the base is adjacent a tailgate. The inflatable first support is releasable attached to the front portion of the base. The first support includes an inflatable backrest and at least one inflatable armrest connected to the backrest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: John M. Ellis
  • Publication number: 20090019639
    Abstract: An interactive bed sheet apparatus which can educate and entertain a child, in addition to encouraging the child to go to bed at bedtime and keep his or her bed made. The interactive bed sheet apparatus can comprise any number of fasteners, such as buttons, snaps, zippers, Velcro, etc., which can then be used to attach a removably attachable piece which also comprises such fasteners. These removably attachable pieces can be shaped like characters, such as princes, knights, or princesses, or animals, such as tigers, sharks, or dragons, or other items, such as treasure chests, motorcycles, or race cars. The bed sheet apparatus can have any number of background scenes printed on it as well. By using these background scenes, the removably attachable pieces, and the fasteners, a child can create any number of imaginary scenarios on the surface of his or her bed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Michael P. Cervino, III
  • Publication number: 20090019640
    Abstract: An adjustable bed includes a stationary base having side rails with channels. A frame movable relative to the base has rollers which ride in these channels. An articulated deck comprising head, seat, leg and foot deck boards hingedly joined together is supported by the frame when horizontal. A plurality of links pivotally secured to brackets secured to the head and leg deck boards and pivotally secured to the base limit travel of the head and leg deck boards. Additional links pivotally secured to brackets secured to the foot deck board and to the movable frame limit movement of the foot deck board. An actuator assembly is operatively coupled to the frame and includes a linear actuator. Activation of the actuator inclines the deck boards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: L&P PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY
    Inventor: Jacob J. Neuenswander
  • Publication number: 20090019641
    Abstract: A formable travel pillow assembly malleably conforms to various anatomical features of a user's head and/or neck region for enhancing support and comfort during travel or similar situations. The pillow assembly comprises an outer pillow construction and an inner formable member. The pillow construction is formed from a viscoelastic material and comprising first and second pillow ends, a head-accepting seat intermediate the first and second pillow ends, and a member-receiving cavity. The inner formable member is received within the member-receiving cavity and comprises a flexible outer sheath and a ductile inner material. The inner material is formable into select configurations for selectively adjusting the first and second pillow ends relative to the head-accepting seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Sabrina M. Ali
  • Publication number: 20090019642
    Abstract: An antidecubital underlay pad (10) having a receiving casing with a top side of the casing and a bottom side of the casing, the casing being segmented along a plurality of segmentation axes (13) to form underlay segments (12), such that the underlay segments are provided with a molded body filling comprising a plurality of molded bodies and are bordered by segmentation lines running along the segmentation axes, wherein the segmentation lines have multiple changes in direction in their course along the segmentation axes (13) and at least the top side (16) of the casing is designed to be elastic at least in a supporting area and is prestressed by the molded body filling (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: OPED AG
    Inventor: Daniela Happel
  • Publication number: 20090019643
    Abstract: The present invention provides a laundry treatment composition comprising a transition metal peroxo compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2006
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Dao-Li Deng, Matthew Elliot Helton, Xiao-Hong Wang, Wei Zhao
  • Publication number: 20090019644
    Abstract: A meted of manufacturing a durably grafting decorated cotton fabrics to a cotton cloths, which is comprised of; first step of printing a pattern on a cotton fabric by a stencil, second step of pasting a glue solution of Polyone S11111 seriesone clear from Polyone Corporation, which contains 1 to 5% of fumed silica for inhibitor, on the rear side of the pattern on the cotton fabric, third step of overlapping the glue pasted cotton fabric over a clothes such as a blue jeans, fourth step of over-lapping the pattern containing stencil over the front side of the cotton fabric, fifth step of place the stencil and the clothes between a heating press and press for 5 minutes at 160° C. (320 F.), sixth step of pasting a burn out gel on the stencil, and seventh step of removing the left of burn out from the clothes. This technology can be other artificial fabrics. And all these procedure is done by just stencil and press.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: InKyun Kim
  • Publication number: 20090019645
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions for dyeing keratin fibers, and in particular human keratin fibers such as the hair, comprising at least one compound of styryl or imine type containing a heterocycle and at least one thiol compound. The invention furthermore relates to a process for dyeing keratin fibers which consists in applying the said composition and in revealing the color by means of a revealing agent. The present invention makes it possible in particular to obtain a chromatic and fast coloration of keratin fibers, especially with respect to shampooing. Moreover, the color obtained is visible even on dark hair without necessarily using an oxidizing composition. The invention also makes it possible to obtain a coloration which, under certain conditions, does not stain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Gregory Plos
  • Publication number: 20090019646
    Abstract: Provided are methods of cleansing dyed hair comprising applying to dyed hair a composition comprising anionic surfactant and a hydrophobically-modified polymer capable of binding surfactant thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Russel M. Walters, Anthony J. Cossa, Joseph J. Librizzi
  • Publication number: 20090019647
    Abstract: Compositions, methods, apparatuses, kits, and combinations are described for permanently or temporarily re-designing, decorating, and/or re-coloring a surface. The compositions useful in the present disclosure include a décor product that is formulated to be applied and affixed to a surface. If desired, the décor product may be substantially removed from the surface before being affixed thereto. If a user desires to remove the décor product, the décor product is formulated to be removed by a number of methods including, for example, vacuuming, wet extraction, chemical application, and the like. If the user desires to affix the décor product to the surface in a permanent or semi-permanent manner, the décor product may be affixed to the surface by applying energy thereto in the form of, for example, heat, pressure, emitted waves, an emitted electrical field, a magnetic field, and/or a chemical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
  • Publication number: 20090019648
    Abstract: A method of post customization for articles of footwear is disclosed. The method includes a step of receiving an order for a plurality of pairs of footwear, a step of manufacturing the articles, a step of receiving a set of post customization designs and a step of applying post customization designs to the articles of footwear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Nike,Inc.
    Inventors: David P. Jones, Bruce J. Kilgore, Elizabeth Langvin, James C. Meschter
  • Publication number: 20090019649
    Abstract: The device of the present invention is a split head toothbrush having a powered mechanism that actively causes the two portions of the split head to move relative to each other. The toothbrush includes a camshaft that is operationally connected to a motor in the handle of the brush. The camshaft extends through the neck of the brush and into the head, terminating in the head at a point beneath the bristles. The camshaft has two offset cam lobes that contact both of the portions of the split head. As the camshaft rotates, the cam lobes cause the portions of the split head to move upwardly and downwardly relative to each other. The head of the toothbrush may be permanently attached to the handle or may be selectively detached therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: BRUSHPOINT INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventor: Robert G. Dickie
  • Publication number: 20090019650
    Abstract: A toothbrush having a head with at least two movable members. The members flex inwardly and outwardly away from each other in a direction that is substantially at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the brush handle. Force is transferred from one movable member to another to aid in this relative movement. Bristles extending from both movable members are brought into contact with the surface of teeth so that the tips are disposed at right angles thereto. In a first embodiment, two movable members are connected by an oscillating rod that flexes the members away from each other. In a second embodiment, a center section on the head nests within a perimeter section and a rotatable cam extends between the sections and flexes them inwardly and outwardly away from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: BRUSHPOINT INNOVATIONS INC
    Inventor: Robert G. Dickie
  • Publication number: 20090019651
    Abstract: A head portion of a nodally mounted rotating toothbrush is removable from a handle portion, which has a driving system therein. The head portion includes a spring assembly, having two spring sections, the spring assembly having a node point between the two ends and a nodal mount member at the node point which is connected to a cover member of the head portion. A driving assembly is arranged to drive the first spring section, the second section rotating in an opposing direction from the first spring section, the second spring section having a drive shaft extending therefrom, upon a free end of which a brushhead is mounted. When the head portion is removed from the handle, the spring assembly is removed therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: JOSEPH W. GREZ, JOHN W. PACE, BRUCE E. TABER, DUANE KUTSCH
  • Publication number: 20090019652
    Abstract: A floor finishing apparatus includes a chassis, a housing pivotably mounted to the chassis and having a mounting surface and at least partially defining a chamber, and a plurality of floor finishing units mounted to the mounting surface of the housing. The apparatus may include a rolling device carried by the housing and adapted to contact the ground to assist the housing in being pivoted with respect to the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Jay Michael Goldberg, Steven Remer, Floyd Johnson
  • Publication number: 20090019653
    Abstract: A hairbrush 10 has rounded outer surfaces 23, 25 of hinged heads 22, 24 that, when the brush is closed, achieve a closed form that is generally round or spherical in cross-sectional shape. Another aspect of the present invention includes inner head surfaces 26, 28 that support bristles and that are complementarily shaped concave and convex, respectively, to hold a tuft of hair in a curved position as the tuft is pulled through the closed heads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: CONAIR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ronald Teddy Diamond
  • Publication number: 20090019654
    Abstract: A compact cleaning equipment includes a dual cavity bucket and a tray nested within the bucket for carrying cleaning agents and supplies. The bucket is of sufficient size to hold the tools that are needed for a wide range of cleaning tasks and each is adapted for non-rotational and manual release mounting onto a telescoping handle that is storable on the side of the bucket when not in use. A net wringer is mountable over the bucket for rotational squeeze wringing of a mop.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Debra Lingren
  • Publication number: 20090019655
    Abstract: A brush includes a head section having a scrubbing area and a handle section coupled to and extending from the head section. The handle section includes a proximal segment, a distal segment coupled to the head section, and a recess segment positioned between the proximal segment and the distal segment. The recess segment includes a recess having a first sidewall and an opposite second sidewall. The recess includes a center point between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The proximal segment extends from a free end of the handle section to the center point and the distal segment extends from the center point to the head section. The weight of the proximal segment of the handle section balances the combined weight of the distal segment of the handle section and head section when the recess is placed on a dividing wall of a double sink.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: John L. Welsh
  • Publication number: 20090019656
    Abstract: A multi-phase hygienic cleansing system and skin care device, comprising an inter-related network of cleansing features defined by an openweave fabric attached to a cloth, wherein the openweave fabric is further structurally defined by a plurality of essentially tightly-woven or solid fabric regions interspersed in a grid-like arrangement about a plurality of openings, such that the tightly-woven or solid fabric regions function to absorb moisture and dirt, and to visually identify successful cleansing, such that the grid-like arrangement of the openings proximate the solid regions function to exfoliate and scrub, and such that the plurality of openings function to receive particulate matter and dead skin debris from the cleansing surface, removing same from risk of reapplication to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Derrick Mitchell
  • Publication number: 20090019657
    Abstract: The invention relates to a damping device, in particular for mounting a support plate (10) comprising a cylindrical damper unit (12) with a main axis (A) that comprises a top radial flange (20s) and a bottom radial flange (20i) which are cylindrical and each of which is accommodated by one side in a horizontal plate (18) of the plate (10), wherein the plate (10) comprises at least one cylindrical flange (26s, 26i) supported by the horizontal plate (18) which extends opposite the outer cylindrical surface (20e) of an associated flange (20s, 20i). characterised in that the flange ring (26s, 26i) comprises a concave inner cylindrical surface (26a) which is capable of resting radially against a convex outer cylindrical surface (20e) of the flange (20s, 20i), in at least one overall horizontal direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Applicant: Valeo Systemes d'Essuyage
    Inventors: Stephane Jourdain, Olivier Godard, Jerome Valliere, Pascal Morin
  • Publication number: 20090019658
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a protective member to be adapted about a roller of a moving assembly and to ride along a path of the roller. In this way, debris is prevented from contacting the roller. In one particular embodiment, the protective member may have an internal portion with a frusto-circular shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: Christopher Scott Lovchik, Chris Rawls
  • Publication number: 20090019659
    Abstract: The invention in one aspect relates to a decorating system which includes at least a decorating medium receptacle for use in an upright position with a roller-type applicator, in which the receptacle has a container which receives decorating medium, and a removable or integral rolling platform positioned within the receptacle and. forming a roller-type applicator support means. The system may also comprise a decorating medium storage vessel and/or a decorating implement holder. The invention provides an easy to use decorating system when painting, wallpapering and/or performing other decorating tasks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: David Graham Hill, Sara Jane Hill
  • Publication number: 20090019660
    Abstract: The invention is a device and a method for manufacturing the device, namely an air moving device, such as a vacuum cleaner, yard air blower, or other air moving machinery. The device and method involves using compressible foam, molded into appropriate configurations to secure the mechanical components, such as the motor and fan, inside a housing for operation. In most cases the method would involve enclosing an Air Moving Motor and its supporting components between two molded pieces of foam. The foam would conform to significant features on the motor or accompanying devices. The assembly will be placed into a molded housing, using the housing to encase the assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Richard Coombs
  • Publication number: 20090019661
    Abstract: A suction brush for a vacuum cleaner is provided. The suction brush a vacuum cleaner includes a brush main body connected to a cleaner main body and having a dust suction port provided on a bottom surface of the brush main body, first and second wheels rotatably engaged with both sides of the brush main body, and at least one hair removing unit, arranged in front of the suction port of the brush main body, for receiving rotation drive forces from the first and second wheels and raking up hair existing on a surface to be cleaned toward the dust suction port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventor: Ji-Ho Seo