Abstract: A portable self-attached sanitary cover for toilet seats is a flexible and annular pad and has an outer edge section, an inner edge section, a seat recess, a weighted section, an excreting hole and a folding gap. The seat recess is formed between the outer edge section and the inner edge section. The weighted section is mounted securely on the outer edge section. The excreting hole is formed through the portable self-attached sanitary cover and is surrounded by the inner edge section. The folding gap is formed in the portable self-attached sanitary cover. Because the portable self-attached sanitary cover has the weighted section, the outer edge section is capable of drooping to tightly abut an outer rim of a toilet seat. Accordingly, the portable self-attached sanitary cover is securely positioned on the toilet seat.

Abstract: An improved plunger comprises a generally V-shaped handle attached to a top distal end of a shaft. The handle comprises two mirrored arms that face inwards from a base so that neither of them nor the shaft shares a vertical or a horizontal plane. The handle is removably detachable from the plunger so that it can be washed, disinfected, and sanitized. At least one extension shaft portion extends a height of the shaft when it is not collapsed into and housed in the hollow shaft.

Abstract: Exemplary apparatuses and methods for providing clean hot and/or cold water on demand from a portable structure include water storage tanks that store the clean water, and a sink assembly for dispensing the clean water to a user. A pumping system pumps water from the water storage tanks to the sink assembly, and a filtration system that filters water flowing from the sink assembly to the water storage tanks.

Abstract: A crib frame includes a main frame, a mattress support frame located at the bottom end of the main frame with two width sides each having two anchor holes, and two sets of symmetrical first and second connection racks. The first and second connection racks respectively include a first bracing plate and a second bracing plate, a first upright plate and a second upright plate extended respectively and horizontally from the first and second bracing plates, and a first support plate and a second support plate extended respectively and vertically from a lower end of the first and second upright plates. The first and second support plates have respectively a first elongate adjustment slot and a second elongate adjustment slot. The first and second elongate adjustment slots are coupled with two anchor holes, thereby the mattress support frame with varying specifications can be at desired locations to improve safety.

Abstract: A collapsible and convertible frame assembly movable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration includes a first unit including a first frame having a plurality of first scissor assemblies each including a first frame member pivotally coupled to a second frame member at a pivot point. Frame members of adjacent first scissor assemblies are coupled to a first upper connector assembly or a first lower connector assembly. A second unit is removably coupled to the first unit. The second unit includes a second frame having a plurality of second scissor assemblies each including a first frame member pivotally coupled to a second frame member at a pivot point. Frame members of adjacent second scissor assemblies are coupled to a second upper connector assembly or a second lower connector assembly. An assembly unit removably couples the first unit to the second unit.

Abstract: A bed skirt includes a platform panel, two first skirt panels, and two second skirt panels. The two first skirt panels include a back first skirt panel and a front first skirt panel, each has a fastening strip attached to a top edge of a corresponding back side. The two second skirt panels include a left second skirt panel and a right second skirt panel, each has a fastening strip attached to a top edge of a corresponding front side. The fastening strip is a hook material. The platform panel is a material to which the fastening strip will firmly adhere. A decorative panel may be connected to each of the skirt panels. The two first skirt panels, the two second skirt panels, and/or the decorative panel may include decoratively shaped edges, gathered portions, pleats, layered fabrics, reversible surfaces, ribbons, embroidery, appliqué, buttons, and/or other decorative embellishments.

Abstract: A duvet cover (10) comprising a pair of pouches (30, 40) joined by an upper duvet cover body (20). Each pouch is arranged to accommodate a duvet and has an area (35, 45) free from the upper duvet cover body towards the centre of the duvet cover.

Abstract: A structural support component such as a head clamp for use in imaging of a part of a patient using Magnetic Resonance and X-ray imaging is formed of different materials each of which has an Aluminum equivalence factor of less than 10 mm and generally less than 6 mm and is arranged such that the presence of the structural support component in an imaging zone of a magnetic resonance imaging system when generating the image does not generate any visually determinable distortion in the image. The materials can be epoxy resin combined with a glass fiber substrate for easily machined parts, polyphenylene sulphide with random fiber reinforcement using glass fibers for high wear parts and polyurethane foam or Polymethacrylimide foam shaped to form a required member and covered on its outer surface with a layer formed from aramid fibers for elongate parts.

Abstract: An operating table has a column on which a table top is supported so that it is pivotable about an axis extending transversely to the table top and about an axis extending longitudinally to the table top, with the table top being connected to the column via joint parts which are rotatable.

Abstract: A baby portable bed and secure device, —Snugsabug®—, for keeping baby in position while asleep or laying.

Abstract: The portable diaper changing pad device provides a fully pliable pad that may be used on virtually any surface. The pliability of the pad is also advantageous for compact portability. Straps extended from each pad end are used to wrap around a given surface, such as an existing changing table for example, to removably secure the pad thereto. The pillow is made into the pad. Two restraint loops are provided proximal to the pillow for looping around an infant' shoulders. The connecting strap with adjustable buckle removably secures the loops together so that a baby is restrained. The carry bag is especially useful for compact carry of the pad, and importantly features attachment means for removable attachment to the pad, when the pad is in use, so that the pad and carry bag are not inadvertently separated, with neither being easily accidentally forgotten.

Abstract: A cushioning device with double layer cover with the layers connected to define first and second pockets. The first and second pocket having access openings for insertion and removal of shell sections to be placed in a stacked state. A closure device as in a zipper for adjustable placement of the cover in a cover interior cavity closure state and a cover interior cavity access state. A first core insert received within the cover interior cavity. The arrangement of the present invention makes it well suited for use as an adjustable head pillow kit featuring a variety of different comfort level core inserts that can be switched out to achieve a personal overall comfort level. A method of assembling the cushion and adjusting the comfort level with different inserts is also presented.

Abstract: A chair structure is a chair body with seat cushion and back cushion and comprises: a fixed plate, which has a plurality of flexible accommodating holes and at least one first flexible member; a moving plate, which has at least one second flexible member corresponding to the flexible accommodating hole, the moving plate is below the fixed plate and has a distance with the fixed plate for moving; at least one lifting device, which is combined with the bottom of the moving plate, the moving plate and the second flexible member move up and down via the lifting device in order to let that the second flexible member penetrates through the flexible accommodating holes and protrudes out of the top surface of the fixed plate.

Abstract: A symmetrical pressure relief foam mattress includes an upper foam layer placed on a zoned foam layer. A plurality of cylindrical holes are distributed throughout each of a first, a second and a third lateral region of the zoned foam layer. The first lateral region is less than twelve inches wide and has a middle that is within eighteen inches of the top of the zoned foam layer. The third lateral region is also less than twelve inches wide and has a middle that is within eighteen inches of the bottom of the zoned foam layer. The second lateral region has a middle disposed at the center axis of the zoned foam layer. The middle of both the first and third lateral regions is about fifteen inches from the edge of the mattress regardless of which end the consumer chooses to use as the head of the mattress.

Abstract: A method for determining the laundry load size according to one embodiment of the invention in an automatic clothes washer comprising supplying water to a reference water level to define a first amount of water, supplying water from the reference water level to a second water level above the reference water level and sufficient to submerge the laundry load to define a second amount of water, and determining a load size for the laundry load based on the second amount of water such that errors associated with the first amount of water are not considered in the load size determination based on the second amount of water.

Abstract: A method for controlling a washing machine is provided. The method for controlling a washing machine includes at least one rinsing course, wherein the rinsing course includes a foam removal rinsing step for removing foam from laundry by supplying washing water relevant to a quantity of the laundry held in a drum, or the method for controlling a washing machine includes at least one rinsing course, wherein the rinsing course includes a water supply/drain rinsing step for rinsing laundry while simultaneous washing water supply and drain is performed, whereby permitting to enhance a washing effect, significantly.

Abstract: Cleaning apparatus has a matrix of brush assemblies (10) mounted on a support member (11) such that they are movable both in rotation (x) and in an axial direction (y). The brush assemblies comprise a cleaning brush (15) axially moveable within a gear wheel (22) and rotatable therewith during normal use. Each gear wheel meshes with an adjacent gear wheel to ensure that rotation of one brush causes rotation of the rest of the brushes in the matrix. When any given brush is retracted fully in an axial direction it is disconnected from its respective gear wheel such that it does not rotate therewith and is effectively removed from the drive chain.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus for cleaning or otherwise treating a floored surface that includes a platform adapted to support the weight of an operator. In addition, one embodiment of the present invention is capable of generally performing 360° turns to facilitate the treatment of difficult to access portions of the floored surface.

Abstract: Cleaner liquid flow passages for discharging cleaner liquid from a rotatable brush unit are formed in a rotatable brush unit. The cleaner liquid flow passages are formed as passages wherein the cleaner liquid fed to a hollow portion in a rotary shaft flows to openings in brush cleaner circular plates via lateral grooves provided around the outer circumference of a core roller and along the axial direction. A cleaner liquid fed to discs from a cleaner nozzle contains dirt when the discs are cleaned and the dirt is sucked into the cleaner liquid passages and the dirt is discharged from the rotatable brush unit.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a component operatively disposed within a process air-circuit of a household tumble dryer, in particular a heat exchanger of a household tumble dryer, the cleaning apparatus including a cleaning brush configured for operational movement along the component and a drive mechanism having a cleaning brush drive rod operatively connected to the cleaning brush for moving the cleaning brush along the component. The cleaning apparatus further includes a cleaning fluid feed line and means operatively associated with the cleaning fluid feed line for supplying cleaning fluid to the cleaning brush.

Abstract: A manual toothbrush with a handle and a toothbrush head mounted on the handle. A pivot bearing for pivoting the toothbrush head relative to the handle is arranged between the toothbrush head and the handle.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide effective technique for a higher cleaning effect and higher operability of a cleaning element. According to the representative cleaning element, a distance d1 between adjacent ones of the fusion bonded parts is longer than a length d2 or d3 formed on both of the pair adjacent fusion bonded parts and in the respective longitudinal end regions of the cleaning element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiper blade (10) with a wiper strip (14) made of elastic material and having a wiper strip head (20) and a wiper lip (26) which can be placed on a window (22) to be wiped, wherein the wiper lip (26) is designed as a wedge-shaped extension (24) of the wiper strip head (20) and has a point angle (42) of between 60 degrees and 150 degrees, said point angle leading into a contact surface (44) having a radius (46) of smaller than 100 micrometers, and also to a method for the production of said wiper blade.

Abstract: A steam pad for use with a steam mop is provided. The fabric steam pad comprises at least one cleaning fabric layer, and a corresponding layer of fabric where the fabric layers are joined around the perimeter. The fabric steam pad has at least one fastener band secured to the mesh fabric in a position to correspond to at least one fastener anchored on the steam mop frame and increased structural stability of the pad to avoid buckling of the fabric at the edges. A warp knit mesh layer may be disposed on the fabric surface opposed to the cleaning surface.

Abstract: Provided are a hinge assembly that is pivotably supported to a hinge plate for pivotably supporting a door, and which is provided with an integrally coupled retaining lever that selectively fixes the hinge plate, and a refrigerator provided with the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a fixing member, the hinge plate, and the retaining lever. The fixing member projects to an upper surface of a refrigerator main body. The hinge plate is pre-fixed to the refrigerator main body, with a portion of the fixing member inserted in one portion of the hinge plate and a refrigerator door pivotably mounted to another portion of the hinge plate. The retaining lever is pivotably coupled to the hinge plate, to selectively retain the hinge plate through rotating horizontally about the hinge plate.

Abstract: A hinge has a pivoting leaf (2) and a fixed leaf (3), a hollow axle (7) fixedly connected to the pivoting leaf and rotatably connected to first and second journal bearings (5-1, 5-2) of the fixed hinge leaf, a spiral torsion spring (8) arranged in the hollow axle. One end of the spring is fixed to the hollow axle and the other end of the spring is fixed to a worm wheel (9) that is arranged in the first journal bearing. An endless screw (6) resides in the first journal bearing and engages with the worm wheel. Rotation of the endless screw drives the worm wheel and the spiral torsion spring to rotate, thereby adjusting the tension of the spring.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a shaft, a cam, a follower, and an resilient member. The follower is mounted on the shaft. One end of the follower has a first cam surface. The first cam surface defines a groove. The cam is mounted on the shaft and adjacent to the follower. The cam has a second cam surface, and the second cam surface engages with the first cam surface. The second cam surface forms a protrusion, and the protrusion is received in the groove. The resilient member is placed around the shaft forcing the first cam surface to engage with the second cam surface.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a pivot shaft, a first leaf, a fixing leaf, a restricting member, a deformable member, two limiting blocks, and a fastening member. The rotatable leaf is non-rotatably connected to the pivot shaft and the fixing leaf is rotatably connected to the pivot shaft. The restricting member and the deformable member are rotatably sleeved on the pivot shaft. The restricting member defines two positioning grooves. The deformable member includes a base plate and two protrusions extending substantially perpendicularly from the base plate. The limiting blocks are partially received in the positioning grooves and connected to the deformable member. When the rotatable leaf is rotated, the limiting blocks slide out of the positioning grooves to press the base plate of the deformable member such that the deformable member becomes elastically deformed. The fastening member is fixed on an end of the pivot shaft.

Abstract: A hinge has a pintle, a spacer assembly, a stationary bracket and a rotating bracket. The pintle is mounted through the spacer assembly and is connected to the stationary and rotating brackets. The spacer assembly has multiple spacers stacked with each other. Each spacer has a ring segment and a bearing segment. The ring segment is mounted around the pintle. The bearing segment has an absorbing space to absorb the stress acting on the ring segment. Therefore, the spacer sustains less stress to prevent breakage easily and a lifespan of the spacer is extended. Therefore, the hinge has a longer lifespan.

Abstract: An assist grip of the present invention includes a grip body provided at both side base portions thereof with hinge recess portions and a hinge portion rotatably and pivotally supported in each of the hinge recess portions of both sides, and is fixed via the hinge portion to a to-be-fixed portion in an automobile. In a pivot support portion of the hinge portion, an outer support piece and an inner support piece are provided at a distance from each other, and between the inner support piece and the outer support piece, a torsion coil spring stored in a spring case is inserted. One end portion of the torsion coil spring is locked to an inside of the spring case, and the other end portion of the torsion coil spring projects from the spring case and is locked to a part of the grip body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pacifier clip, consists of a base board, a pulling sheet, a mobile clipping sheet and a connection tool. When the pulling sheet is pulled, through the leverage effect the swivel rod optionally abuts against the bottoms of the support arms or swivels the passive sheet while the swivel rod is rotated, so the mobile end of the mobile clipping sheet generates an upward or downward movement, and the teeth lines of the mobile end and the teeth rows of the base board are engaged or forms a slit. When the mobile clipping sheet of the pacifier clip is clipped on a thicker object, through the leverage effect, the pair of support arms of the mobile clipping sheet applies a clockwise force to the swivel rod disposed below the support arms, so the abutting force between the two components is enhanced and the clipping effect is also increased.

Abstract: A spring part without increasing the total surface of the clip body. A part of the clip body is cut out as cutout part which is bent to form the spring part. The cutout part which is a part of the clip body is utilized as the spring part.

Abstract: The present invention is a slip-knot grip device which attaches to a rope. The invention consists of a male end cap into which an insert is placed and a female end cap into which an insert is placed with the two end caps being connected by a retaining collar. The inserts have a semi-circle channel on their interior side placed so when the left and right inserts are connected together they form a circle opening through which a rope is placed. The female end cap and the male end cap are turned in opposite directions. This makes the end edges of the combined inserts clasp the rope holding the device in place.

Abstract: A clamping device comprising: a collar (10) comprising: a belt (12) suitable for being disposed around one or more articles to be clamped, and at least two lugs (14, 16) that are upstanding relative to said belt towards the outside thereof; and a tightening system (18, 19) suitable for co-operating with the two lugs so as to move them closer together; in which device at least one of the two lugs has a connection portion via which it is connected to the belt (26), which connection portion is upstanding relative to said belt, and a tightening wall (30) folded back towards the belt, the tightening system coming into engagement with said tightening wall during tightening of the collar; wherein, on its outside face, the belt (12) has at least one projecting portion (40) situated between the connection portion and the tightening wall, the tightening wall (30) coming into abutment against said projecting portion (40) while the collar is being tightened.

Abstract: An adjustable, elastic strap that can be fastened to a golf bag on one end and pinned to a golf club head cover or a hook and loop type pad on the other end utilized to eliminate lost head covers and golf gloves caused by misplacing or forgetting the covers or gloves after use.

Abstract: Inexpensively manufactured device permits the holding, typically for display purposes, of at least one item, but preferably multiple items such as trading cards or photographs, in a manner offering an unobstructed view of the items.

Abstract: A slider actuated closure mechanism includes internal projections that extend from interior sides of the closure elements and retention members that extend from exterior sides of the closure elements. A slider is disposed over the first and second closure elements and includes first and second sidewalls each including a shoulder inwardly extending from a distal end thereof. When the slider is disposed over the first and second closure elements, the first sidewall and the first closure element are minimally horizontally separated by a distance d1, the second sidewall and the second closure element are minimally horizontally separated by a distance d2, and the internal projections are horizontally separated by a distance d3. The sum of the distances d1, d2, and d3 equals a total non-zero distance, dt, that is less than a length that each of the shoulders inwardly extends from the respective first and second sidewalls.

Abstract: The disclosure pertains to a sleeve cover for a slider clip which is used for such applications as high pressure pasteurization wherein high pressure is applied to a reclosable bag, including a zipper and slider, which typically includes foodstuffs such as meat products. The sleeve cover is molded, glued or otherwise attached, to the slider to prevent the film of the bag from pressing against and entering the interstices between the slider and the zipper profile and subsequently deforming, pinching or rupturing.

Abstract: A clip assembly is provided for securing a crib bumper to a crib. The clip assembly may include a clip adapted to be secured to the crib bumper. The clip may include a body member having a first arm and a second arm coupled to the first arm. The clip may also include a clasping member carried by the body member and adapted to clasp the first arm and the second arm. The clip assembly may also include a belt adapted to secure the clip to a portion of the crib. The belt may include a strap member having a fastener, adapted to secure the strap member to the crib portion. The belt may also include a protruding member carried by the strap member and adapted to be received by the linking member.

Abstract: There is provided a fastener which can be fixed in a mounting hole in an ensured fashion and which can be removed from the mounting hole in an easy and ensured fashion. This fastener 10 includes a main body 20 which is fixed in a mounting hole and a pin member for releasing the engagement of the main body 20 with the mounting hole. The main body 20 has a base portion 21 and a leg portion 30, a pair of elastic engagement pieces 35, 35 are provided on the leg portion 30, and distal end portions 37 of the elastic engagement pieces 35 are extended towards an insertion opening 23 in the pin member 40. The pin member 40 has a head portion 41 and an insertion portion 43, and a pressing surface 48 is provided on the insertion portion 43 for pressing the distal end portions 37 so as to deflect the pair of elastic engagement pieces 35, 35 inwards to such an extent that the elastic engagement pieces are not brought into engagement with the mounting hole when the pin member 40 is pushed in a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A fastener includes first and second fastener units that releasably attach to one another. The first fastener unit includes a ring defining an inclined inner surface that narrows downward. The second fastener unit includes an upper plate defining a notched cylinder configured to abut the inclined inner surface of the ring; a lower plate having a seesaw-type push rod; and a push plate, which is operable by a user to press the push rod such that the push rod presses the ring upward. The push plate has a protrusion configured to press the notched cylinder against the inner surface of the ring when the fastener units are attached to one another, and to release the notched cylinder when the push plate is operated by the user. The first fastener unit may be in a vehicle floor mat, and the second fastener unit may be attached to a vehicle floor carpet.

Abstract: A karabiner is provided having a hoop and a closing part mounted pivotally via a pivoting axle to the hoop at the insertion opening of the hoop. At least one blocking element is pivotally mounted to the closing part via a blocking element—pivot axle, with the blocking element, at least in a closed position of the closing part, blocking the closing part in its closed position from pivoting towards its opened position and in at least one released position allows the closing part to pivot towards its opened position. The blocking element is pivoted around the blocking element—pivot axle for pivoting it from the blocking position towards the released position in the same rotary direction around the blocking element—pivot axle as the closing part for pivoting the closing part out of the closed position towards its opened position around the closing part—pivot axle.

Abstract: A capture mechanism provides for receiving a necked coupling element within a socket, providing for the necked coupling element to slide therewith, biasing a latch lever in an open position so as to provide for receiving the necked coupling element within the socket adjacent to the latch lever, rotating the latch lever with the necked coupling element from the open position to a closed position as the necked coupling element is slid within the socket towards a bottom of the socket, biasing a latch lock against the latch lever, engaging the latch lock with the latch lever when the latch lever is in the closed position so as to provide for latching the latch lever in the closed position and capturing the necked coupling element within the socket, and providing for unlatching the latch lever by releasing the latch lock from engagement with the latch lever.

Abstract: A string securing device includes a base having a central post extending centrally therefrom. A shaft extends through the passage in the central post so as to be connected to the cap mounted to the base by a bolt which extends through the cap from a top of the cap. A ring and a spool are located between the base and the cap, wherein the spool is rotated with the cap by engagement of first and second teeth on the spool and the cap respectively. The ring has multiple ratchet teeth which are removably engaged with third teeth on the cap so as to allow the cap to rotate in one direction. The ring includes flexible members which are deformed to lower the ring and provides straight and upward force to the cap.

Abstract: A needle (15) for a textile machine, in particular, to a felting needle or a fork needle. A working section (17) extends along a longitudinal axis (16) and has a needle point (18). Adjoining the working section (17) are a lower shank section (20) and an upper shank section (25), both being arranged so as to extend coaxially relative to each other along the longitudinal axis (16). Adjoining the upper shank section (25), a needle foot (30) is provided, said needle foot comprising a holding means (32). The holding means (32) extends in a transverse direction (31) and comprises two legs (38, 39), said legs extending from the longitudinal axis (16) and away from each other.

Abstract: A needle holder 45 for a textile machine comprising a needle board (46), in which are provided—on an upper side (44)—several grooves (48) extending parallel to each other. Arranged along each groove (48), there are several bores (51) at a distance from each other and completely extending through the needle board (46).

Abstract: A deep rolling machine has a power unit (13) attached in a gate (31) such that the power unit (13) can be moved in the direction of force exertion (30). The power unit (13) is connected, with articulation, at one end (32), via a joint (33), to the end (11) of a shearing arm (3) of the deep rolling unit (15). The free end (34) of the gate (31) is fit with a back up roller (35) that is routed along a curved web (36), defined in a gap in the second end (11) of the shearing arm (3). In the closed position of the power unit (13), three joints (28, 29, 33) form a triangle (37). One of the joints (28) points to the rotating joint (5). The two shearing arms (3 and 4) of the deep rolling unit (15) are articulately connected to one another at the rotating joint (5). Also in the closed position, a crank lever (27) reaches a limit stop (39) at the end (12) of the shearing arm (4).

Abstract: A method for repairing a rotor of a turbine includes providing a rotor having a groove portion defined by a circumferential portion of the rotor. The circumferential portion of the rotor is removed to create an opening to provide access to the groove such that the opening, immediately adjacent the groove, is narrower than the groove. A guide block may be extended into a receiving slot separating a first protruding surface from a second protruding surface of the rotor such that a weld area slot of the guide block extends over at least a portion of the opening. The opening may be welded adjacent the guide block to close at least a portion of the opening.

Abstract: A device for cleaning supporting strips of workpiece supports includes a motor feed drive assembly having a feed drive motor and a feed member. The feed member is configured to engage the supporting strip and to be driven by the feed drive motor to provide relative motion between the feed member and the supporting strip along a longitudinal direction of the supporting strip.

Abstract: A seat assembly machine includes a plurality of grippers useful for securing a piece of trim to a seat cushion. In a disclosed example, each gripper includes a plurality of prongs that are moved between neutral, closed and released positions that each facilitate a different portion of the assembly process. In one example, each gripper includes a sleeve within which the prongs are moveable so that the prongs are manipulated between the neutral, closed and released positions. A disclosed example sleeve includes an interior channel having a contour that manipulates the prongs between the different positions based on the location of the prongs within the sleeve.