Abstract: A multifunctional tool includes first and second handle members, first and second jaw members operatively connected to the first and second handle members and movable between a first open position and a second closed position, and first and second removable collar attachment members configured to be removably installed in the first and second jaw members, respectively, to provide different sizes of compressing and/or cutting diameters when the first and second jaw members are in the second closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of reducing fabric malodor, comprising applying a water-soluble soil release polymer (SRP), as well as compositions comprising such polymers.

Abstract: A laundry treating appliance and method for reducing drum excursions associated with the forming a liquid inertial mass in the tub prior to an extraction phase during a cycle of operation.

Abstract: A method of operating a laundry treating appliance with a rotating drum located within a tub to detect contact between the drum and a tub.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cleaning compositions comprising variants of an alpha-amylase and methods of treating surfaces such as textiles with aqueous liquor comprising such compositions, especially at low temperatures.

Abstract: Present invention relates to a colouring composition for keratin fibres especially for human hair with exceptionally improved colour and shade stability. Accordingly, the first object of the present invention is a colouring composition for keratin fibres especially human hair comprising, in a cosmetically acceptable medium, at least one oxidative dyestuff precursor, 1,3-bis(2,4-diaminophenoxy) propane and/or its respective salts as a coupling agent and at least one direct dye. In an especially preferred from of the present invention the colouring compositions are substantially free from mono cyclic m-phenylenediamine coupling agent. With the term “mono cyclic m-phenylenediamine”, it is meant that the compound comprises only one cyclic group, preferably a benzene ring, in its molecule.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the preparation of indigo-dyed cotton denim fabrics suitable for use in making cotton denim garments and other denim articles. These indigo-dyed fabrics are prepared from cotton warp yarn which has been pre-treated with an emulsion copolymer prior to being contacted with an aqueous dye liquor comprising a dispersion of an indigo dyestuff. Such copolymer-treated cotton warp yarn can be woven or knitted into cotton denim griege fabrics along with untreated cotton weft yarn. Such griege denim fabric can then be indigo-dyed using the aqueous dye liquor. Alternatively, the emulsion copolymer-treated cotton warp yarn can be indigo-dyed by contact with the aqueous dye liquor before this warp yarn is incorporated into denim fabric along with the untreated cotton weft yarn. The cotton denim fabric produced by either method has the appearance of conventional ring-dyed indigo fabrics.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, there is provided a marine growth removal device, adapted to be mounted to a drive motor which allows the marine growth removal device to be rotatable about an axis, the marine growth removal device including: a base structure having a top surface; and a plurality of rigid stripping elements rotatably mounted to the base structure, wherein a stripping portion of the plurality of rigid stripping elements passes through the base structure to extend from the top surface of the base structure.

Abstract: An oral hygiene implement is provided. The oral hygiene implement includes a handle; a head including a plurality of contact elements; a neck disposed between the handle and the head; an indication element; and an electromagnetic energy output source. The electromagnetic energy is directed from the output source to the indication element such that a Total Visible Projected Angle (?T) of the oral hygiene implement is greater than about 300 degrees.

Abstract: The invention is a device for cleaning a toilet. It has a power cord, a power unit, a shaft, and a removable brush at the end. 120 Volt A/C current @ 60 HZ is delivered through a power cord to the coil which is wound around the metal shaft in the power unit which will produce a constantly reversing magnetic field. This magnetic field will alternately pull or push on the metallic bolt, which is attached to the shaft, and cause it to push in or out of the power unit, thus driving the brush for increased cleaning efficiency.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a rotating toothbrush including: a handle provided with a lever; a head part having bristles implanted on a lower surface thereof and a shaft vertically provided on an upper surface thereof; an operating rod provided in the handle and operated in conjunction with the lever to move linearly in a length direction of the handle; a tilting member rotatably supporting the shaft and pressed when the operating rod moves forward, thereby being tilted at a predetermined angle in an upward direction together with the head part based on a tilting axis; and a rotation driving member connected to the operating rod and the shaft to rotate the shaft when the operating rod moves forward, thereby allowing the head part to form a T shape with the handle.

Abstract: The present invention thoroughly cleans hairbrushes and combs and comprises an upper portion with at least two openings for containing a hair remover and an item to be cleaned, a rotating roller brush, and a housing portion. The roller brush, together with the hair remover, effectively clean and remove hair from styling combs and brushes and prevent accumulated hair from impeding the cleaning action by removing it from the roller brush. The device is configured in a specialized concave crescent shape, and the pattern of bristles on the roller brush is configured to optimize cleaning action on hairbrushes and styling combs.

Abstract: A convenient way to erase a dry-erase writing board is described. One or more erasers are mounted to a shaft that travels along the surface of a dry-erase writing board. A motorized transport mechanism may be used to propel the shaft along the writing board. Other options include a remote control system, handles, a cleaning fluid dispensing system, and a marker holder.

Abstract: A lower face of a base body (15) includes a wave-like corrugated surface portion (19) of which cross-section in a direction perpendicular to a predetermined direction along which cleaning is performed with a cleaning device body (11) in a planar view is wave-shaped as having a ridge portion (17) and a valley portion (18) arranged alternately and continuously. The valley portion (18) of the wave-like corrugated surface portion (19) includes an oblique valley portion (18a) of which end part is opened to a side portion of the base body (15) facing to the predetermined direction as being extended obliquely against the predetermined direction to obliquely guide objects such as dust to be stuck to a cleaning sheet (13) in accordance with wiping of the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A spring loaded brush is adapted for use in relatively inaccessible regions wherein access is obtained through an opening having a relatively small diameter. The brush employs an elongated handle base with a spring extension which is welded to the handle base. A wire harness secures a plurality of bristles and has a distal end with a protective chip. The harness is welded to the spring extension. In one embodiment, the brush tip has angled array of bristles in linear segments which have are oriented at an angle of 22.5°.

Abstract: A screen cleaning device and method of making the same is provided having a support member, a cleaning member that is matingly connectable to the support member, and a retainer member. The cleaning member may include a pad and a covering overlying the pad. The cleaning member may be partially carried by an interior portion of the support member, and the retainer member may slidably fit about the cleaning member. The retainer member may be fastenable to the support member to fasten the cleaning member to the support member.

Abstract: A pair of Toilet Rim and Seat Cleaning Tongs. This invention provides people with a convenient apparatus and a new method for cleaning the rim of a toilet bowl and the seat of a toilet. This apparatus consists of only three pieces of components, which are a gripping member, an opposite gripping member, and a slide knob. The opposite gripping member is mounted on the gripping member via a pivot. The opposite gripping member rotates around the pivot and works together with the gripping member to achieve clamping function. The steps on the apparatus are designed to raise handles above a cleaning surface. And slide knob is designed to dispose used toilet paper. There are four easy steps to complete a cleaning process using this apparatus, which are “Load Toilet Paper”, “Wrap and Clamp Toilet Paper”, “Clean Up”, and “Dispose Used Toilet Paper”.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article for household or industrial cleaning comprising one or more flexible elements intended for contacting a surface to be cleaned manufactured as a fabric of the knitted type. The fabric may be both weft knit and warp knit and is made into strips that are assembled for forming the desired cleaning articles.

Abstract: Cleaning sheets are provided, which attach to known wet and/or dry cleaning devices such as a mopping device. The cleaning sheets are reusable and have material and/or a geometric configuration that provides efficient cleaning performance, while maintaining a predetermined cleaning force during use.

Abstract: A squeegee assembly for removing liquids from a floor. The squeegee assembly includes a frame that is movable in a direction of travel and that includes a base and opposed walls defining a channel extending along the width of the frame, and a squeegee blade partially disposed in the frame within the channel adjacent one of the walls. The squeegee blade has a first longitudinal edge positioned adjacent the base of the channel and a second longitudinal edge extending outward from the channel. The squeegee assembly also includes a jam member that is engageable with the frame within the channel so that the squeegee blade is positioned between the frame and the jam member to couple the squeegee blade to the frame.

Abstract: The present invention provides a technology, which is capable of easily switching between the vacuum function and the blower function of the vacuum cleaner with a simple configuration, and is also capable of effectively utilizing the blower function even in the various situations. Typical air suction/injection device is configured that the interior of the main unit constitutes a main passage of air, and the interior of an injection passage section provided in the main body constitutes a sub-passage. Once a suctioned airstream is created in the main passage, a power fan inside of a suction chamber is rotated, and in conjunction with such a rotation, an injection fan is rotated so that an injecting airstream is created in the sub-passage. In such case, a passage switching section composed of a valve member provided in the location of joining the main passage and the sub-passage is switched to easily switch between a creation of an injecting airstream and a creation of a suctioned airstream.

Abstract: A clamping assembly for permitting passage of an elongated member through a wall. The clamping assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member. The first clamping member includes a first arm extending outwardly from a first central portion of the first clamping member. The second clamping member includes a second arm extending outwardly from a second central portion of the second clamping member. The second clamping member is configured to be removably engaged with the first clamping member, such that the first arm and the second arm define an opening for permitting passage of the elongated member.

Abstract: A pipe sleeve for housing a portion of a pipe that includes a body portion having a hollow interior and first and second end portions for receiving and housing the portion of the pipe therein; and a flexible gasket portion formed at the first end of the body portion opposite the second end receiving the portion of the pipe, wherein the flexible gasket portion extends into the hollow interior of the body portion at the first end thereof a predetermined distance and conforms to a size of the portion of the pipe and applies pressure thereto.

Abstract: A door closer including a free-swing function, including a door closer housing, an output shaft connected to a door, a piston assembly connected to the output shaft and guided in the door closer housing, a closer spring, a piston rod adapted to connect the piston assembly to the closer spring, a free-swing assembly adapted to enable a translational motion of the piston assembly decoupled from the closer spring when the closer spring is locked, and a hydraulic lock compartment adapted to lock the closer spring. The output shaft is a cam-shaped rolling contour, in particular a cam disc, and the piston assembly includes at least one cam roller abutting on the rolling contour.

Abstract: A damping device for damping a relative movement of device parts of a device for pivoting and/or displacing a furniture part guided movably on a furniture body is proposed, the damping device comprising a damper housing with an inner volume and an inner part accommodated in the inner volume, the damper housing and the inner part executing a relative movement during a damping action, so that, during the relative movement, wall portions delimiting the inner volume and an at least essentially cylindrical portion of the inner part can be moved past and opposite one another. According to the invention, the wall portions have an essentially hollow-cylindrical basic shape, guide means portions projecting in regions into the hollow-cylindrical basic shape, which guide means portions are in bearing contact against the cylindrical portion of the inner part during the relative movement.

Abstract: An airbag cover hinge has load-absorption capabilities that provide a controlled release of the airbag cover during airbag deployment. The hinge has a textile base structure formed of longitudinal and cross threads. High strength, load-bearing stop threads are integrated into the textile base structure. When the airbag deploys, the longitudinal threads eventually tear, while the stop threads extend in length and function as a hinge that holds the torn parts of the textile base structure together.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an eyeglass frame is provided. The hinge assembly can be configured to provide support to the earstems of the eyewear frame when the earstems are rotated between a folded and unfolded position. In some embodiments, the hinge assembly can provide a screwless appearance and improved engagement and articulation of the earstem relative to the frame of the eyeglass.

Abstract: A hinge is disclosed. The hinge can include an axle, a first member coupled to the axle, and a second member coupled to the axle and configured to rotate relative the first member and around the axle. The hinge can further include a stop mechanism configured to stop the second member from rotating, relative to the first member, in a first direction and beyond a first range when the stop mechanism is in a first position and the second member is in the first range. The stop mechanism can be further configured to allow the second member to rotate, relative to the first member, in the first direction, beyond the first range, and into a second range when the stop mechanism is in a second position and the second member is in the first range.

Abstract: The invention is a hinge having a first joint part, a second joint part and at least one articulated axle element. A locking device selectively locks the first joint part relative to the second joint part. A basic element is arranged at the first joint part. A holding device having at least one articulated axle seat is arranged at the second joint part. The articulated axle element is arranged at the articulated axle seat, and is arranged at the basic element. The locking device has at least one first clamping plane arranged at the articulated axle element, and a first clamping element arranged at the holding device. The first clamping element comprises a second clamping plane. The first clamping plane is located at the second clamping plane to lock the first joint part in relation to the second joint part (3).

Abstract: A hinge is disclosed that can allow a downspout extension to rotate from a horizontal position to a vertical position to allow people to easily access these areas about the downspout extension. In some instances, the hinge includes a first plate positioned on the inner wall surface of a downspout and a second plate positioned on an opposing outer wall surface of the downspout. The first and the second plates can be substantially parallel.

Abstract: A drawing frame (1) is described for drawing a fibre slubbing (14) of a workstation of a textile machine having two roller pairs (2, 3) which are arranged behind one another in the transport direction (A) and in each case contain a drafting roller (4; 6) which can be driven, wherein the first drafting roller (4) in the transport direction (A) is assigned a guide apron (8) which wraps around this drafting roller (4) and a guide table (10) which is arranged between the first (4) and the second (6) drafting roller. It is provided according to the invention that the first drafting roller (4) is mounted in a bearing slide (19) which can be displaced in the transport direction (A), and the second drafting roller (6) is mounted in a bearing block (22), and that the guide table (10) is fixed on the bearing block (22) of the second drafting roller (6).

Abstract: A safety retainer for curtain cords is revealed. The safety retainer is used to hold a cord used to open and close curtains in place. The safety retainer includes an inner base and an outer base that are disposed with fixing holes. The inner base and the outer base are fixed on a wall while the cord for control of curtains is passed through the fixing holes. Thereby the cord is held in place by the safety retainer to prevent children from pulling out and being strangled by the cord.

Abstract: A hose clamp includes: a clamp body having a plurality of screw holes passing therethrough; a coupling housing disposed at one side of the clamp body and into which an opposite side of the clamp body is inserted; and a coupling screw rotatably disposed in the coupling housing and engaged with the screw holes of the clamp body inserted within the coupling housing, wherein the clamp body includes a compensating means including at least one compensation bead formed at one side of the clamp body for resiliently fastening a hose by a degree by which a diameter of the hose is decreased so as to firmly tighten the hose. The hose clamp can prevent the compensation means from being deformed over the resilient area, so that the compensation means is not deformed over the resilient area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-actuating magnetic locking mechanism and system for securing two separate components or articles together which includes a manually separable male cylindrical assembly and a female cylindrical assembly. The male and female cylindrical assemblies each contain permanent magnets and interlocking assemblies. Upon mutual proximity of the said male and female assemblies, magnetic forces will mutually draw and urge the said assemblies into a magnetically held locked condition. The held locked condition may only be disengaged by a seamless manual counter-clockwise relative rotation of either said male or female assembly and, in conjunction with the relative alignments of the permanent magnets positioned therein, will result with the said male and female assemblies physically repelled from each other by a mutual magnetic repulsive force.

Abstract: A fastening product, in the form of a flexible, sheet-form substrate (102) having a surface (108); a plurality of walls (104) extending from the surface (108) and defining therebetween an array (114) of cells (116) bounded by the walls 122 (104) such that the walls separate adjacent cells of the array, the substrate (102) forming a floor (122) each cell; and a plurality of fastener elements (106) extending from the surface (108) and interspersed among the cells (116). The fastener elements having heads (130) spaced above the surface (108) to define loop engagement overhangs (134) disposed within the cells. The cells (116) of the array (114) are arranged in columns (124) and rows (126), each column and each row comprising at least three of the cells, such that there exists at least one closed path (136) within the substrate (102) that fully circumscribes at least one of the cells.

Abstract: A packaging clip having an end tab that aids in the quick removal of the packaging clip from an end board without damaging either the clip or the end board. The packaging clip can be placed to receive a single end board or to receive adjoining end boards. Each packaging clip is capable of gripping the end board received therein in the event that the fit is too loose. Packaging clips are used for receiving and stabilizing the placement of multiple end boards on a pallet and for the alignment of the ends boards with each other.

Abstract: A cable-end connection (10) tor a cable (1), which is constructed from a plurality of intertwined filaments (2), comprises an end part (3) for installing or supporting the cable (1) and that is fastened to one end of the cable (1), a part that is fitted without a sleeve, made from a castable, curable material, and connected without additional mechanical-connecting elements in a form-fitting manner to the filaments (2) solely by being cast around or molded on.

Abstract: Embodiments of smart sliding buckles are provided. The embodiments relate to garment accessories, particularly bra buckles. It includes a hooking-prong and a loop-frame. The hooking-prong is a flattened hook. The loop-frame is V-shaped. The V-shaped loop-frame includes two bars. Lower ends of the bars of the V-shaped loop-frame are curvedly connected, forming an arc. Two upper ends of the V-shaped loop-frame connect to fixing rings that can be used to fix the loop-frame on a piece of garment, such as a bra. This V-shaped loop-frame decreases the precision requirement to secure a tie. It allows certain degree of position variation between the hooking-prong and the V-shaped loop-frame to form a tie. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed herein provide the same functions as traditional buckles, yet they provide additional ease of use.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fastening structure which enables objects to be easily coupled to or removed from each other, and which enables the relative positions between the objects to be changed in the longitudinal position of zipper rails. The fastening structure includes a first zipper rail unit which is provided on a planar portion of a first object and has zipper rails arranged parallel to each other, and a second zipper rail unit which is provided on a planar portion of a second object and has zipper rails arranged parallel to each other. While the zipper rails of the first zipper rail unit are individually coupled to the corresponding zipper rails of the second zipper rail unit in a female-male engagement manner, relative positions between the first object and the second object can be changed in the longitudinal direction of the zipper rails.

Abstract: A tool for removing a chisel, in particular from a chisel holder, having a base element which receives an actuating member, wherein the actuating member has an expeller mandrel. The actuating member is adjustable along a displacement direction. In order to be able to perform the removal simply and rapidly, the actuating member of this invention is indirectly or directly coupled to a piston of a fluid-charged cylinder, or to an electric motor unit.

Abstract: There is provided a system for correcting errors in cutting the length of a roller tube by effectively expanding the length of the roller tube which is to be mounted to an idle end to form a roller blind. The system includes at least one flat disk coaxially mounted between the idle end and one end of the roller tube. The flat disk has a thickness equal to a desired length of expansion of the roller tube. The flat disk has a central opening dimensioned to receive the idle end.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a vehicle model is disclosed. A machine is autonomously controlled based on the vehicle model to perform an operation at a worksite. During performance of the operation, at least one condition is identified for which the vehicle model is to be calibrated. Machine performance of the operation is determined during the at least one condition. The vehicle model is selectively adjusted based on the determination.

Abstract: A method for tuning resonant spring assembly systems used in appliances such as power toothbrushes, particularly leaf spring systems, includes the step of measuring the frequency-dependent amplitude of the appliance workpiece, and then removing a portion of the spring member so as to decrease its spring rate sufficiently that the resonant frequency of the spring member closely approximates the drive frequency of the appliance.

Abstract: An energy recovery retrofit kit for a hydraulic control system is disclosed. The energy recover retrofit kit may have a first accumulator and a second accumulator. The energy recover retrofit kit may also have a recovery valve block fluidly connectable between an existing pump and an existing motor of the hydraulic system. The recovery valve block may be configured to selectively fluidly communicate the first and second accumulators with the existing motor.

Abstract: A method for aligning an assembled multi-component electronic apparatus including providing a first component with first and second surfaces, an alignment mark at the second surface, and interface contacts on the second surface. The alignment mark has sensors and a spatial relationship to the interface contacts. The method further includes providing a second component including a first surface, a reference mark at the first surface, and interface contacts on the first surface. The reference mark has a spatial relationship to the interface contacts of the second component. The method further includes creating a conduction path through the sensors and reference mark when each of the sensors is terminated by an external probe when the reference mark is in a first position with respect to the sensors. Then the interface contacts of the first and second components are aligned.

Abstract: A method and capping apparatus is provided for securely seating a closure with curvilinear top surface onto a container in a manner that avoids damage from excessive force applied to the closure. The apparatus has a cap locking unit with a circulating compression belt that contacts a top surface of the closure/container as the combination is being transported from underneath by a conveyor. A dancer contacts an inner surface of the compression belt. Pressure is applied from the dancer through leading and trailing leg components that converge from a common pivot. Ends of the leading and trailing legs are spaced from one another less than the length of the closure. Force is applied to the closure by simultaneous pressure from both legs on different first and second areas of the closure top surface.

Abstract: Provided is a system, device and method for providing raceway molding covering.

Abstract: Methods and systems for attaching a device to a substrate for operation of the device under variable conditions includes attaching a device to a substrate, disposing a removable material over a first portion of the device, positioning a second portion of the device adjacent to the substrate, operably attaching a retainer to the substrate adjacent to the device with a part of the retainer disposed over the removable material, and removing the removable material to form a gap between the device and the retainer so that the device is retained on the substrate, and wherein the gap allows the device to move freely relative to the retainer and the substrate in response to changes in temperature.

Abstract: A body hanger bracket aligns and attaches an accent panel to a vehicle body panel. The hanger bracket includes selectively detachable first and second alignment tabs. The first alignment tab engages a horizontal indexing feature on the vehicle body panel for aligning the hanger bracket horizontally and the second alignment tab engages a vertical indexing feature on the vehicle body panel for aligning the hanger bracket vertically. After the hanger bracket is aligned and attached to the body panel, the first and second alignment tabs are detached. The accent panel is then attached to the hanger bracket.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an elongate structure having a steerable end, the structure including a flexible longitudinal body associated with at least one actuator member having at least one shape memory alloy wire or “SMAW” extending along the body and anchored thereto at its ends, and associated with a mechanism for heating it in controlled manner. The method includes the following steps: inserting at least one of the ends of the SMAW in tubes; crimping the tubes onto the ends of the SMAW; and securing the tubes to the body in such a manner that the wire extends along the body.