Patents Issued in January 21, 2010
  • Publication number: 20100011476
    Abstract: The face mask is attached to a helmet that protects the rest of the head. The mask is usually made of bars of metal or other product that will perform the same function. The number, letter, name or logo identifying the athlete or team will be added to the mask will provide the identify of the athlete without need for any other identification. This will allow for larger photos of the face when the face of the athlete is used for advertising or just used in a video, photo or other image that provides recognition of the person wearing the mask. The number, letter, name or logo will be located on the mask in a location that does not interfere with vision. The identifier will be of the same or similar product that comprises the rest of the mask.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Peter Joseph Kavanagh
  • Publication number: 20100011477
    Abstract: Systems and methods for providing clothing protection are discussed herein. A clothing protector comprises a pad and an adhesive surface. The pad is configured to provide a layer between an outer clothing and skin. The pad extends below an upper edge of a diaper. The adhesive surface is coupled to the pad, wherein the adhesive surface is configured to attach to an inside of the outer clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Pearl Poon Lee
  • BIB
    Publication number: 20100011478
    Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Bebe au Lait LLC
    Inventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Steve Denny
  • Publication number: 20100011479
    Abstract: Sportswear (10) that is worn with a tight fit to the surface of a wearer and that includes a stretch base fabric (1) and partially a non-stretch or low-stretch material, wherein the non-stretch or low-stretch material is arranged separately in a region A (2a, 2b) that covers at least the back of the waist, a region B (3a, 3b) that includes rounded portions of both hips and a region C (4a, 4b) that includes the back of the thighs, and the non-stretch or low-stretch material reinforces tension in a direction of extension of the hip joints, whereby it is possible to provide sportswear that suppresses the bending of the lower body with respect to the upper body, has a function of smoothing protruding body parts and satisfies a function of high mobility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: MIZUNO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kenji ONODA, Takatsugu SHIMANA, Katsuya TSUJINAKA, Takeshi MATSUZAKI, Naokazu YUGE
  • Publication number: 20100011480
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a garment. In one exemplary embodiment, the garment may comprise a plurality of sets of water channels. The plurality of sets of water channels may cover areas of the garment. The water channels in each set of water channels may cover areas of the garment and may be inter-connected and angled to facilitate water droplets to fall off the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Karin CARTER
  • Publication number: 20100011481
    Abstract: A clothing article with an integrated body support for molding and shaping the wearer's torso, includes a tubular outer garment having a free bottom end, wherein the tubular outer garment comprises an upper section adapted for supporting the bust of the wearer, and a lower section extending from the upper section for covering at least the lower torso of the wearer. The clothing article further includes a tubular inner body support extending substantially concealed in a concentric relationship with and peripherally attached to the interior portion of the outer garment, wherein the inner body support is composed of a resilient form-fitting fabric for imparting compressive support to mold and shape the lower torso and abdominal areas of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Deanna H. Kipnes
  • Publication number: 20100011482
    Abstract: A garment, particularly a shirt, is made from a number of fabric portions which are sewn together, each of the portions having different performance characteristics. The front of the shirt is finished so as to be stain-resistant with a chemical water- and oil-repellent finish. To mitigate moisture accumulation on the wearer's skin, the back and sleeves are treated with an absorbency-enhancing finish, the collar and cuffs having a soil-release finish. In manufacture, the different portions are cut from differently treated sections of a mill run of fabric, the sections being processed under constant conditions so that the different sections have consistent shrinkage properties and colours.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: LUTHAI TEXTILE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Jason Chang
  • Publication number: 20100011483
    Abstract: A gripping system, apparatus, and methods for users with weakened hand strength, or able-bodied users desiring a better grip, involving a mating glove and a grip, handle, or graspable surface of an object. The mating glove covers a person's hand and interfaces and mates with the grip, handle, or graspable surface. The mating glove has a palm side, a dorsal side, and finger compartments. The mating glove includes hook-and-loop fastener material for mating with complementary hook-and-loop fastener material integrated into the grip, handle, or graspable surface. The grip, handle, or graspable surface further includes recesses integrated within the grip or handle for accommodating the hook-and-loop fastener material. The invention also involves a retrofit tape kit for facilitating gripping of any graspable surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Patrick Pinkart
  • Publication number: 20100011484
    Abstract: Knit articles of clothing having grip/protective members and process of manufacturing same. One embodiment comprises depositing an adhesive onto a backside of a sheet of grip/protective material, and fusing the adhesive to the backside of the sheet of grip/protective material using a first heat/pressure procedure. The first heat/pressure procedure forms a film of fused adhesive on at least a portion of the backside of the sheet. The process can continue by cutting the sheet of grip/protective material into a plurality of grip/protective members sized and shaped for the article of clothing, and attaching at least one grip/protective member to a knitted material that defines at least a portion of the article of clothing. The grip/protective member is attached to the knitted material using a second heat/pressure procedure that re-activates the film of fused adhesive and causes a portion of the re-activated fused adhesive to penetrate into the knitted material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Cole Williams
  • Publication number: 20100011485
    Abstract: An environmentally-friendly visor stiffening member and a manufacturing method thereof may provide a smoothly curved shape without using an environmentally-bad plastic material and being easily sewn. The environmentally-friendly visor stiffening member is sandwiched with at least one fabric piece layer, an adhesive resin layer disposed under the fabric piece layer, and a pulp or cellulose board layer disposed under the fabric piece layer via the adhesive resin layer. With this structure, the visor portion may have a smoothly curved shape even though it is not made of an environmentally-bad synthetic resin material, it may not be easily ruptured even if excessive force is applied thereto, and it may be easily sewn to provide a beautiful aesthetic appearance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Yupoong, Inc.
    Inventor: Byoung-Woo CHO
  • Publication number: 20100011486
    Abstract: An apparatus for keeping a matched pair of socks together through all of the laundry steps and subsequent sorting for placing clothes back in drawers. Such apparatus comprises a first sock of a pair of socks, such first sock having one of a male and a female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion thereof. A second sock member of such pair of socks, such second sock member having an opposite one of a male and female pre-selected fastening device disposed on an upper portion of such second sock member. An embroidered design is disposed one of around and closely adjacent such fastening device on each of such pair of socks.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Susan Allen
  • Publication number: 20100011487
    Abstract: A functional belt having a flexible structure can relatively reduce pressure applied to the belly and the waist, thereby reducing the possibility of disc disease, prevent hypometabolism due to the belt that does not stretch, thereby promoting good health, and maintain its function as a belt even if a flexible portion is torn. The functional belt includes a flexible part 90 integrally provided at one end of the belt to allow the belt to stretch and contract in length, a buckle 92 coupled with one end of the flexible part 90 to allow the user to adjust the length of the belt, which is fastened to clothes such as trousers, in order to prevent the clothes from slipping down, and a connector 94 connecting the other end of the flexible part 90, coupled with the buckle 92, to a belt member 30 that is made of a predetermined material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Mi Ri Kim
  • Publication number: 20100011488
    Abstract: A headgear (10) has a sweatband (12) has a sheet material (18) attached thereto for extending over a person's head and down the back of a person's neck.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: John Sutton
  • Publication number: 20100011489
    Abstract: A garment, such as a shirt, shorts, socks, or a hat, is disclosed for efficiently cooling an individual by water evaporation, thereby reducing perspiration, dehydration, loss of electrolytes, and discomfort. The garment includes at least one property that is intentionally non-uniform, so as to concentrate and retain applied water in areas where enhanced cooling is desired. Variable properties include structure, density, composition, texture, type and/or quantity of additive substances, included fabric layers, and degree of contact with a user's body. A source of water can be included, for example in an attachable container. The container can be compressed, water can be pumped, or compressed air can push water from the container. A pump can be actuated by hand or by natural movements of a user. A drinking port can be included, and a pouch can hold a removable, water-absorbing and water-releasing insert that can be pre-wetted and/or pre-cooled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Goldmann, Russ Weinzimmer, Douglas P. Burum
  • Publication number: 20100011490
    Abstract: A retrievable flash suit designed to protect the wearer from injury due to explosion and flame, and to allow retrieval of the wearer by others in case of unconsciousness of the wearer. The device consists of a suit and a hood. The suit consists of an outer layer of flame resistant material and an inner layer, also of flame resistant material. Sewn to the inside of the suit is a one piece harness. The detached hood consists of a three layer hood of flame resistant material with a neck drape of one layer of flame resistant material and a protected face opening of two layers of flame resistant material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Brenda Stinson, Larry Stinson
  • Publication number: 20100011491
    Abstract: A cooling garment is disclosed that enhances the comfort of an exercising, working, or resting individual by reducing overheating, perspiration, dehydration, and electrolyte loss. A vascular distribution system delivers water to the garment, and evaporation cools the individual. Wetness can be concentrated where needed and moderated by water absorbent materials such as gel polymers. Water flows under gravity, by capillary action, pumping, or air pressurization. The garment can include inner layers that improve comfort, absorb perspiration, keep the individual at least partly dry, and/or include metallic and/or polymeric and/or other materials that conduct heat. Cooling can be enhanced by garment texture that increases evaporative surface area. Water can be chilled before it is delivered to the fabric, and ports can be included to allow a water bottle or other water source to be temporarily connected, and/or allow the individual to drink the water and/or pressurize a water container.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Richard Goldmann, Russ Weinzimmer, Douglas P. Burum
  • Publication number: 20100011492
    Abstract: A device for spraying an inner surface of a toilet bowl with a cleaning and/or deodorizing chemical is disclosed. The device includes a container for the chemical, a spray nozzle through which the chemical can be sprayed laterally around a perimeter of the nozzle, a conduit in fluid communication with the container and the spray nozzle, fluid delivery means for delivering chemical from the container through the conduit and to the spray nozzle, and means for attaching the spray nozzle near a rim of the toilet bowl. The spray nozzle of the automatic or manual toilet bowl cleaning device can operate such that the chemical is applied to the entire circumference of the inner surface of the toilet bowl whereby the entire toilet bowl is cleaned around the inner circumference of the toilet bowl.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Michael M. Sawalski, Scott M. Kouri, Stephen J. Gaynes
  • Publication number: 20100011493
    Abstract: Automatic self-close mechanism, in particular for closing a toilet bowl seat and/or a toilet bowl lid, where said closing of the seat and/or lid may be separated into two movements, a first movement bringing the seat and/or lid from a position resting against a back stop into a position where gravity will propel the seat and/or Hd downwards, and a second movement where gravity propels the seat and/or lid towards the toilet bowl, where the energy necessary for the first movement is stored in a resilient member during the opening of the seat/lid, and that the energy is released by releasing a locking arrangement, where said locking arrangement is actuated by an actuating wire, said wire pulling the locking arrangement out of locking engagement, where said wire is actuated by electrical means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Martin Wiig, Frits Lauridsen
  • Publication number: 20100011494
    Abstract: A filter for preventing hair from becoming clogged in a drain which comprises a flat annular strainer and a magnetic rim on the periphery of said flat annular strainer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Ethel J. Dees
  • Publication number: 20100011495
    Abstract: The invention relates to a flap unit (1) for fitting into a flap opening, which allows access to a luggage or service compartment, in the wall of a camping vehicle. Said unit comprises a flap frame (3) and a flap (2) that is pivotally mounted on said frame and the flap frame preferably consists of a first frame part (5), which borders the flap opening on the vehicle interior and a second frame part (6), which borders the flap opening on the vehicle exterior, in such a way that the first and second frame part (5, 6) interlock when mounted. One frame part (6) has a connection (11) for coupling a ventilation or water supply or drainage line on the vehicle interior and said connection (11) can be linked to the external surroundings of the vehicle in such a way that the line coupled to the connection comes into contact with said surroundings through at least said frame part (6).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: DOMETIC GMBH
    Inventors: Reinhard Neubauer, Frank Wunderlich
  • Publication number: 20100011496
    Abstract: A Comfort Seat and Commode Device that is adaptable for incorporation into a wheel chair, an ordinary arm chair or couch or bed, a hospital bed, or any other means of convalescence or permanent occupation by the disabled, is herein disclosed. The device's framework supports a seat portion that is capable of rotating to provide an opening through which a patient or disabled person may eliminate waste. The rotatable seat is located in-line vertically with a waste bin and cover that comprise the commode. An actuation means is provided, which, in response to a command by the user, simultaneously opens the waste bin cover, rotates the seat, and elevates the waste bin to permit use of the device. A means of providing squirting action of a cleaning solution to cleanse the user after elimination, as well as a drying system, may also be incorporated into the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Hector Castillo, Mahendra C. Shah
  • Publication number: 20100011497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to wave pools and diversion channels that capture high kinetic energy portions of a wave generated within the wave pool, and redirects the captured wave portions to the vicinity of wave formation, preferably timed so as reinforce a subsequently generated wave. The high kinetic energy within the diversion channel creates an additional feature in the form of an action river for riders of a wave pool to enjoy. At the same time, capturing of portions of the wave reduces the backwash of the wave and stabilizes the level of water within the wave pool, especially for embodiments with wave generators and pools capable of high volume waves. Riders may enter the diversion channel and ride from the distal, beach end of the wave pool to the proximal, wave generating end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Garrett Tyler Johnson
  • Publication number: 20100011498
    Abstract: A spa cover lifter for moving a spa cover from a closed position to a storage position includes a drive mechanism, a fixed base and a lifting arm assembly. The lifting arm assembly is mounted to first or second leaves of the spa cover. The lifting arm assembly is driven by the drive mechanism and is moveably mounted to the fixed base. The lifting arm assembly includes a cover pivoting assembly and a cover transporting assembly. The cover pivoting assembly is driven by the drive mechanism to move the cover from the closed position to an intermediate position and the cover transporting assembly is driven by the drive mechanism to the move the cover from the intermediate position to the storage position. The spa cover lifter has an automatic shutoff for cutting power when an obstacle is encountered. A method of moving the spa cover is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: John Coleman, Seth Galewyrick, Andrew M. Weiman, Andrew Maggion
  • Publication number: 20100011499
    Abstract: A method for protecting the wood board layer from potential water damage during use is disclosed. The method for protecting the wood board layer from potential water damage originating from the faucet plumbing provides for replacing the particle board with non-porous plastic blocks in the areas in which holes are drilled in order to accommodate the faucet plumbing. The non-porous plastic blocks enclose the faucet plumbing and prevent the water from a possible leak to come in contact with the particle board areas around the plumbing for a long enough period of time until the leak can be repaired. The method for protecting the wood board layer from potential water damage originating from the sink caulking provides for applying a waterproof sealer to the bottom of the particle board in an area around the sink apertures that has a perimeter extending at least 2 inches from the sink aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Richard Milton Schiller
  • Publication number: 20100011500
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a deployable bed assembly and associated method for using the deployable bed assembly with a conventional sofa, chair, and the like. The deployable bed is configured to rest upon and/or connect to the conventional sofa, chair, and the like with the conventional sofa, chair, and the like providing support and acting as a head board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Scott T. Swierski, Dawn M. Swierski
  • Publication number: 20100011501
    Abstract: A transfer device has a carriage supported on a base, movable between a home position and an extended position. A table assembly includes a lower table fixed to the carriage and an upper table coupled to the lower table, movable between a downward position in forcible contact with the lower table and an upward position having no contact with the lower table. The table assembly moves toward the extended position with the tables in forcible contact to place the table assembly underneath the object to be transferred while keeping the base stationary. The plates are separated to lift the object on the upper table while the lower table remains resting upon the support surface. The table assembly returns to the home position while supporting the object on the upper table and keeping the upper and lower tables separated. The device may operate in a bidirectional manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Richard A. Patterson
  • Publication number: 20100011502
    Abstract: According to certain arrangements, a climate controlled bed includes an upper portion comprising a core with a top core surface and a bottom core surface. The core includes at least one passageway extending from the top core surface to the bottom core surface. The upper portion of the bed further includes at least one fluid distribution member positioned above the core, wherein the fluid distribution member is in fluid communication with at least one passageway of the core. The fluid distribution member is configured to at least partially distribute fluid within said fluid distribution member. The upper portion of the bed further comprises at least one comfort layer positioned adjacent to the fluid distribution member. The bed also includes a lower portion configured to support the upper portion and at least one fluid module configured to selectively transfer air to or from the fluid distribution member of the upper portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Amerigon Incorporated
    Inventors: Michael J. Brykalski, John Terech, Dusko Petrovski
  • Publication number: 20100011503
    Abstract: In some example, an apparatus comprises a first corner component that is configured to be attached to a first corner of a bed sheet. The first corner component comprises a first bottom attachment to couple to the first cap. The apparatus includes a second corner component that is configured to be attached to a second corner of the bed sheet that is on an opposite end but same side relative to the first corner. The second corner component comprises a second bottom attachment to couple to the second.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Cooper Hipp
  • Publication number: 20100011504
    Abstract: The invention concerns a guiding device for a mobile operating table comprising at least one lateral rail for accessories, the aforementioned device comprising at least one guiding arm stretching along an axis and presenting an extremity fitted with a fastening mechanism permitting a detachable fixing of the aforementioned guide arm on the rail of the operating table, characterized in that the fastening means consist of at least one notch oriented along an axis substantially perpendicular to the axis of the guiding arm, said notch being capable of accommodating a spacer linking the side rail to the operating table, and a blocking element configured to block the guide arm on the rail by pressure of the aforementioned blocking element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: STERIS SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Jean-Marie L'Hegarat, Olivier Collot, Filipe Franco
  • Publication number: 20100011505
    Abstract: A control unit controls a drive unit so that a back angle ?, which is an elevation angle of a back bottom, and a knee angle ?, which is an elevation angle of a knee bottom, change according to a pre-set pattern. The control unit comprises a memory unit for storing a plurality of patterns of linking a coordinate point (0,0) in a (?,?) coordinate, in which each of the bottoms is in a horizontal state, and a coordinate point (?0, ?0), in which the back bottom is raised, with a plurality of points; a selection unit for selecting one pattern from the plurality of patterns stored in the memory unit; and a computation unit for controlling the drive unit so that the back angle ? and the knee angle ? change according to the pattern selected by the selection unit. Therefore, the patient can be prevented from being displaced on the bed and from being subjected to a sense of pressure on their stomach or chest.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Masao Horitani
  • Publication number: 20100011506
    Abstract: The present disclosure is a disposable transporter that is absorbent, portable, and lightweight, and having sufficient strength to carry an injured soldier or medical patient. The transporter has a backing substrate, absorbent body, and gripping device. The gripping device permits manual carrying or insertion of poles to form a litter or portable cot. The absorbent body may have active agents that kill microorganisms to reduce the risk of contamination, infection, and odors from blood or other body fluids. The disclosure provides a process for producing base materials for the transporter. Also disclosed is a transporter kit having a transporter and a water-resistant case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Ronald Jensen, Richard Beu, Sayandro Versteylen
  • Publication number: 20100011507
    Abstract: A flat, sturdy rescue board is shaped like a sled. The long edges of the board platform have wings for attaching handles or arm hooks to the platform. A rotatable handle is attached to each wing. Each handle can rotate ninety degrees only. The handles are normally parallel to the top of the board surface but may be rotated ninety degrees so that they are perpendicular to the board. When a victim is loaded onto the board the handles may be used to extricate the board and victim from the dangerous situation. Semi-circular arm hooks may also be attached to each wing. When a victim is loaded onto the board, his arms are positioned above the hooks. When the board is pulled to safety the victim remains secured to the board by the aim hooks. The board also has lower rails attached to the bottom of the board for sliding the board along ice or on long the ground.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Matthew D. Fischer
  • Publication number: 20100011508
    Abstract: Cushions or support devices are provided that include a cushioned panel including a pair of openings therein and spaced apart from one another each for receiving a breast therein. The support devices may include a base for supporting the panel above a surface. For example, the base may include a plurality of legs extending from the panel, e.g., pivotally or removably coupled to the panel. Alternatively, the support devices may include an inflatable body. During use, the base is positioned on a support surface such that a panel of the support member is disposed above and spaced apart from the support surface, e.g., at an angle, and the user lies against the panel such that the user's breasts extend into openings in the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Ilse Rubio
  • Publication number: 20100011509
    Abstract: A spring mattress is disclosed including a plurality of strings interconnected side by side, each string including a plurality of continuous casings and each casing including a coil spring. Further, in at least one embodiment, at least one of the casings in at least one of the strings includes a plurality of stretch openings into the interior of the casing, wherein at least some of said stretch openings are displaced in relation to each other in a lengthwise direction of the spring. At least one embodiment of the present invention also relates to a method and a device for manufacturing of such a mattress, as well as to a bed adapted for such a mattress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Nils Eric Stjerna, Kenneth Edling
  • Publication number: 20100011510
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compositions for biobleaching coupled with stone washing of indigo dyed denims comprising a blend of glucose oxidase, catalases and cellulases in the ratio of 1.0:10.0:1.0 along with sugar base, peroxide source and optional adjuvants and a process for the said biobleaching coupled with stone washing wherein the process is carried out at optimized conditions of neutral pH (6.5-7.0) and a temperature of 55° C. Processing time may vary from 15 minutes to 90 minutes depending on the extent of bleach required for the fabric.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Advanced Enzyme Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Chandrakant Laxminarayan Rathi, Saylee Sameer Pradhan
  • Publication number: 20100011511
    Abstract: A new method for laundering fabrics is disclosed, where a foam composition comprising enzymes and a surfactant is distributed over fabrics. After a holding period water and a detergent composition is added and the fabrics are washed under usual washing conditions. After the washing period suds are discharged and the fabrics are rinsed and dried using usual means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Novozymes A/S
    Inventors: Lilian Eva Tang Baltsen, Jesper Duus Nielsen
  • Publication number: 20100011512
    Abstract: Systems, compositions and methods for fabric laundering comprising selected organosilicones which are formulated into microemulsions for improved deposition onto fabrics to provide fabric care benefits.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Rajan Keshav Panandiker, Kerry Andrew Vetter, Freddy Arthur Barnabas, Patrick Firmin August Delplancke
  • Publication number: 20100011513
    Abstract: The present invention improves the cleaning efficiency of laundry detergents when washing textiles through the use of specific polycarbonate-, polyurethane-, and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds or precursor compounds thereof of the reactive cyclic carbonate and urea type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Birgit Middlehauve, Marc-Steffen Schiedel, Konstantin Benda
  • Publication number: 20100011514
    Abstract: A control method of a washing machine, in which a hydraulic pressure of water supplied into the washing machine is estimated, enabling sensing of a laundry weight and measurement of a supply amount of the water. The control method includes calculating a first water supply time required to initially supply water to a setup water level, calculating a second water supply time required to additionally supply water according to a variation in water level due to laundry wetting after the initial supply of water, sensing a laundry weight according to a ratio of the first water supply time to the second water supply time, and measuring a flow rate of water using the amount of water supplied to the setup water level and the laundry weight data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chang Joo Park, Soon Bae Yang, Jun Hyun Park, Jung Chul Choi
  • Publication number: 20100011515
    Abstract: A laundry appliance having a perforated rotatable drum for spin dehydrating a wet textile load, an electric motor for providing an accelerating force which in use causes the drum to rotate, load sensors for detecting any static dynamic imbalance in the rotation of the drum, and a controller which receives inputs from the load sensors and is programmed to, in a spin-up phase, energise said electric motor so as to evenly distribute the load within the drum and thereby minimise any static or dynamic imbalance when the drum rotates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: David Charles Rhodes
  • Publication number: 20100011516
    Abstract: Apparatus for carrying out optical readings on textile materials submitted to dyeing comprising optical reading means associated with corresponding optical processing means, characterised in that said detecting means comprise two optical reading devices: a first reflectance reading device (1) which carries out optical detections on a specimen or sample of a textile material submitted to dyeing, and a second transmittance reading device (101) which carries out optical detections on the dyeing bath, being said reading devices connected to said processing means (20) to provide it with two different optical detection signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Mario Scatizzi
  • Publication number: 20100011517
    Abstract: It is to provide a hair dye stabilizer capable of stably storing a readily oxidizable compound in a hair dye, especially an oxidizing dye intermediate or a coupler and effective for remarkably improving the offensive odor problem. Furthermore, it isto provide a hair dye stabilizer giving improvement in damage on the hair, hardly irritating the skin, and free from adverse effects on the dyeing ability of the hair dye. As the active component constituting the hair dye stabilizer, a compound which is a mercapto-hydrocarbon compound and/or a thiol alcohol compound and does not contain a functional group reactive with a dye intermediate or a coupler is used. A readily oxidizable compound and the like in a hair dye can be stably stored by the use of an extremely small amount of the stabilizer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: TAKASAGO INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION
    Inventors: Junko Nagano, Kazuki Sugiyama, Kyoko Hirano, Kunihide Hoshino, Takashi Aida
  • Publication number: 20100011518
    Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of formula D is an aromatic or a cationic heteroaromatic group, which is optionally substituted by C1-C14alkyl, C1-C14alkoxy, hydroxy-C1-C14alkyl, C3-C8cycloalkyl, —CN, NO2, —NR3R4, halogen, C6-C10aryl, which is optionally substituted or C1-C14alkyl, or by one or more groups Z; E1 and E2 independently from each other are ?CH; or ?N—; K is an aromatic or heteroaromatic group which is optionally substituted by C1-C14alkyl, C1-C14alkoxy, C3-C8cycloalkyl, C6-C10aryl, halogen, hydroxy, NO2, —NR3R4, —N(R3)(CO)R4, —SO2NR1R2, —SONR1R2 or by one or more Z; or a radical of formula —NR1R2; R1 and R2 independently from each other are hydrogen; C1-C14alkyl; cyclo-C1-C14alkyl; C6-C10aryl; an aromatic or heteroaromatic group which is optionally substituted by C1-C14alkyl, C1-C14alkoxy, C3-C8cycloalkyl, C6-C10aryl, halogen, hydroxy, —NR5R6, —N(R5)—(CO)R5 or by Z; Z is a group of the formula (1a) *—X1—Y1—W1, wherein X1 is the direct bond; —NR7—; —O—; —NR7(C?O)—; —(CO)NR7—; —O(C?O)—; —(CO)O—; or —
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Christian Cremer, Olof Wallquist, Victor Paul Eliu, Kishor Ramachandra Nivalkar
  • Publication number: 20100011519
    Abstract: The invention provides improvements in the color protection properties of detergents and cleaning agents during their utilization for washing or cleaning colored textile fabrics. Specific polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds or a precursor compound thereof containing specific reactive groups, which can be used for the production of the polycarbonate-, polyurethane- and/or polyurea-polyorganosiloxane compounds, are utilized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Henkel AG & Co. KGaA
    Inventors: Nadine Warkotsch, Brigit Middelhauve, Marc-Steffen Schiedel, Thomas Eiting
  • Publication number: 20100011520
    Abstract: A set of generally rectangular fiber reinforced thermoplastic panels are combined by convolving selected ones thereof to form a generally longitudinal apex ridge that is then bonded to the underside of the other panel by application of heat. Preferably the convolved panels are of a planform that is smaller than the other panel, thus exposing an edge portion of the underside thereof on which an adhesive strip is deposited and covered by a removable cover. In use the adhesive strip is exposed and then adhered to the surface of a door sill or a step surface with the joined panels then providing a bridging surface allowing a wheelchair to cross the height differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Kenan Wollborg
  • Publication number: 20100011521
    Abstract: A pool cleaner having a sweep tail hose has a deflector at a downstream or discharge end thereof, wherein the deflector comprises a relatively flexible structure in comparison with the sweep tail hose. During normal submerged operation as the pool cleaner and sweep tail hose travel over submerged pool floor and side wall surfaces, water jetted from the sweep tail hose flows substantially without restriction through the deflector. However, when the discharge end of the sweep tail hose breaks the surface of water within the swimming pool, the relatively flexible deflector falls by gravity over the otherwise open discharge end of the sweep tail hose to deflect water jetted therefrom. Accordingly, the deflector effectively knocks down and prevents water jetted from the sweep tail hose from spraying over any significant distance or area of a surrounding pool deck region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Patrick T. Collins
  • Publication number: 20100011522
    Abstract: An apparatus that visually inspects a state of sludge and a foreign substance between steam generator bundles positioned at an upper part of a tube sheet of a second side of a steam generator of a nuclear power plant (Korean standard type) using a visual inspector mounted in a robot moving on an inner wall surface of the steam generator and that removes a foreign substance with a foreign substance remover when the foreign substance is found are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Gyung-Sub KIM, Sang-Hoon CHOI, Dong-Il KIM
  • Publication number: 20100011523
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to debris collection devices. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a debris collection vehicle utilizing a side broom having memory recall functionality.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: Federal Signal Corporation
    Inventors: Stephen James Larkowski, Brian Patrick Salapatek
  • Publication number: 20100011524
    Abstract: A moveable portable electronic device display screen or glass cleaning accessory is a hand held multi-functional apparatus with the ability to allow the user to clean the display screen of an electronic device and easily be carried, stored in a pocket, travel bag or hand bag. The invention is outfitted with micro fiber fabrics for cleaning display screens or glass, a small mirror attached for viewing oneself, one or more pockets for storage of small devices, one or more magnets attached to each side of the apparatus are to assist holding currency. The invention demonstrates the ability to be manufactured in multiple shapes, sizes, fabrics, and colors. The multiple congruent sides of the invention demonstrate the ability to either flip open, utilizing a piece of flexible fabric attached to each side of the device, swivel lending to its ability to turn 45, 90, 180 up to 360 degrees, and or slide open by means of each congruent side on an sliding frame and rail device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Gerald Oliver Roeback, Elizabeth Sabrina Roeback
  • Publication number: 20100011525
    Abstract: A collapsible bath brush is disclosed with a handle that collapses telescopically into the interior of the brush head, thereby making the brush more convenient, compact, and adaptable than other bath brushes. In preferred embodiments, the brush head includes bristles or a sponge, the handle includes at least three segments, and when extended, the handle is wide (at least one inch), long, and easy to hold. When the handle is collapsed, the brush head is a fully functional handle-free bath brush without protrusions that could interfere with washing. A securing mechanism prevents inadvertent collapse of the handle when extended, and in preferred embodiments a retaining mechanism prevents inadvertent extension of the handle when collapsed. The brush is easy to pack for travel, requiring no disassembly to achieve its smallest configuration. In preferred embodiments the brush has an open, horseshoe-shaped, easy-to-clean handle, and can be disassembled for thorough cleaning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Mark Andrew Habrle