Abstract: A mop air dryer combination comprising: a mop head; an air dryer, wherein the air dryer is positioned above the mop head; an adjustable clip extending from the air dryer; and a handle inserted into the adjustable clip extending from the air dryer. In one particular embodiment, the handle further includes an audio player or a radio integrated into the handle.

Abstract: A mop head and a wringer device combination is described in which the mop head includes a body and a holder, the mop head body supporting mop material, and the holder mounting the mop head to a handle, the mop head holder having a first part secured to or integral with the body, a second part which inter-engages, in use with the handle, and a connecting portion connecting the first and second holder parts, and wherein the wringer device includes a wringing chamber, a pair of pressure bars, and an actuating mechanism relatively to move the pressure bars between an open condition in which the mop head body is receivable between the pressure bars into the wringing chamber, and a closed condition in which the pressure bars are alongside one another and are spaced from one another by a space, and the pressure bars act on a bearing surface or surfaces of the mop head to urge the mop head body towards a bottom wall of the wringing chamber to wring the mop material, with the connecting portion of the holder extending

Abstract: A device for treating a target, such as cleaning a window. The device has a handle and head, mounted in pivotal relationship to each other. When the head is placed in sliding, contacting relationship with the target surface the handle can pivot relative to the head for the ergonomic convenience of the user.

Abstract: A device for treating a target, such as cleaning a window. The device has a handle and head, mounted in pivotal relationship to each other. When the head is placed in sliding, contacting relationship with the target surface the handle can pivot relative to the head for the ergonomic convenience of the user.

Abstract: A device for treating a target, such as cleaning a window. The device has a handle and head, mounted in pivotal relationship to each other. When the head is placed in sliding, contacting relationship with the target surface the handle can pivot relative to the head for the ergonomic convenience of the user.

Abstract: The flexible, ergonomic toothbrush with replaceable bristles has a handle, a bristle block having bristles extending therefrom, and a brush head frame configured to removably receive the bristle block. The brush head frame has a pair of parallel prongs that define a recess and that slidably engage opposite sides of the bristle block so that the bristle block can be selectively disposed in first and second operative positions in the recess, the bristles extending in opposite directions in the operative positions. A neck interconnects the handle and the brush head frame, the neck being flexible relative to the handle.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a wet wipe for hand and surface cleaning applications which includes a first nonwoven fibrous layer made of continuous polyolefin filaments, a second nonwoven fibrous layer made of polyolefin filaments, said second nonwoven fibrous layer being, and third nonwoven fibrous layer made of continuous polyolefin filaments, in which the second nonwoven fibrous layer is located between the first nonwoven fibrous layer and the third nonwoven fibrous layer; and wherein the first, second and third nonwoven fibrous layers are bonded together to from a multilayered nonwoven fabric, wherein liquid is retained in the multilayered nonwoven fabric and the liquid wets said multilayered nonwoven fabric, the dry volume of said multilayered nonwoven fabric is substantially unchanged after retaining said liquid, and wherein the density of the dry said multilayered nonwoven fabric is at least 0.15 grams per centimeter cube.

Abstract: The present invention is a windshield wiper lifter that mounts to a standard vehicle windshield wiper arm. The windshield wiper lifter has an articulating arm affixed approximately perpendicular to the windshield wiper. A first block and a second block are affixed to the windshield in the arced path of the windshield wiper lifter. When the windshield wiper lifter strikes the first block it raises the wiper arm off of the windshield when the wiper arm strokes in a first direction. When the windshield wiper lifter strikes the second block it lowers the windshield wiper arm when stroking in a second direction.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds. A vacuum cleaner system for a portable vacuum cleaner having a propane fuel source, a sealed vacuum chamber and a total weight of not more than forty pounds, and having and at least one removably attachable harness, at least one removably attachable shoulder strap, at one removably attachable set of wheels and/or at least one wheeled tray.

Abstract: A modular auxiliary brush assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a mounting bracket coupled to the vacuum cleaner, a spring-biased brush head, and a shaft which mounts the brush head to the mounting bracket. The spring-biased brush head is vertically adjustable to accommodate cleaning surfaces of varied heights and textures. The spring-biased brush head includes a tread which contacts a surface to be cleaned and rolls the brush head relative to the vacuum cleaner when the vacuum cleaner moves over the surface.

Abstract: There is provided an air blower assembly removing foreign objects, or the like, attached to an object to be cleaned by blowing high pressure air. The air blower assembly includes: a frame; and a nozzle fixed to the frame and having one end to be connected to the blower to remove foreign objects by air blowing to the other end, wherein the nozzle is an elastic body that moves freely by air blowing.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes an auxiliary suction nozzle in fluid communication with an auxiliary port provided on the vacuum cleaner. A vacuum hose can be coupled with the auxiliary port to establish fluid communication between the auxiliary suction nozzle and a source of suction.

Abstract: A portable air blower includes: a first pipe having a first outlet opening communicating with a main body, the first pipe discharging wind generated in the main body through the first outlet opening; and a second pipe having a larger diameter than that of the first pipe, the second pipe being attached movably in the axial direction to the outer circumference of the first pipe and having a second outlet opening having a larger diameter than that of the first outlet opening. In the portable air blower, the second pipe is moved relative to the first pipe to dispose the second outlet opening upstream or downstream of the first outlet opening; the second pipe has an inflow window disposed upstream of the first outlet opening, the inflow window enabling air to flow from the outside into the second pipe.

Abstract: Provided is a vehicle floor mat reducing a load on a mat main body. The vehicle floor mat includes at least one fastening device for fastening the mat main body to a vehicle. The fastening device includes a first fastening member fixed to the vehicle and a second fastening member fixed to the mat main body. The first fastening member includes a vertical rotating knob, and the second fastening member includes: an insertion receiving section for the rotating knob to be inserted thereinto and engaged therewith; and upper and lower half bodies sandwiching the mat main body and being connected to each other through a half body connecting portion for the rotating knob to be inserted thereinto and at least one outer connecting portion disposed outside the half body connecting portion provided around the insertion receiving section, thus improving a connecting strength between the upper and lower half bodies.

Abstract: A vehicle door fixing apparatus includes a fixed wedge configured to be provided at one of a vehicle body panel and a door panel, and a movable wedge configured to be provided at the other one of the vehicle body panel and the door panel, wherein the movable wedge is configured to be assembled together with a base plate of a door lock striker or with a door lock assembly that is engageable with a shaft of the door lock striker, the movable wedge includes a strength member, the movable wedge includes a contact member fixedly attached to the strength member and configured to be in pressure contact with the fixed wedge, and the strength member includes a rigidity that is higher than a rigidity of the contact member.

Abstract: A vehicle door fixing apparatus includes a fixed wedge configured to be fixed to one of a vehicle body panel and a door panel, and a wedge device configured to be fixed to the other of the vehicle body panel and the door panel, the fixed wedge including an attachment member configured to be attached to the vehicle body panel or the door panel, and a wedge member provided to be pressure contactable with the wedge device and being attachable and removable relative to the attachment member, the wedge member forming a design surface of the fixed wedge.

Abstract: A roller is essentially consisting of a resin composition that contains, as a base resin, a copolymer essentially consisting of a repeating unit expressed by a formula (i): where “a” denotes a number from 4 to 9, a repeating unit expressed by a formula (ii): and a repeating unit expressed by a formula (iii): where “b” denotes a number from 9 to 11, the roller being formed in an annular shape. In a roller device, the roller is arranged to cover an outer periphery of an outer ring of a rolling bearing that includes an inner ring, the outer ring, and rolling elements.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving a user's grip on a sports equipment handle is made of a single substantially resilient deformable planar sheet of non-slip material. The planar sheet has a narrower first end in which a finger hole is disposed, and a wider second cad. To use the apparatus, a user places the apparatus on a finger with the wider end oriented toward the finger tips. A handle is placed on the wider end, and rolled toward a user's palm, thereby securing the apparatus to the user's hand. The apparatus may be disengaged by simply relaxing the grip on the handle and allowing it to rotate out of the apparatus.

Abstract: An anti-interference structure of relative slide assembly includes a relative slide member and a slide member. At least one guide member is disposed on the relative slide member. The guide member has a support section rising from a surface of the relative slide member. At least one guide slope is formed on one side of the support section. The slide member is relatively slidably connected with the relative slide member. At least one raised abutment section is disposed on the slide member and slidable with the slide member. The support section is positioned in the sliding path of the raised abutment section. During the sliding movement of the slide member along the relative slide member, the raised abutment section abuts against the support section to enlarge the gap between the slide member and the relative slide member so as to avoid interference therebetween due to deformation of the components.

Abstract: A hinge for a door, flap or similar pivotal wings of a motor vehicle is provided. The hinge includes a column-side hinge part and a door-side hinge part, which can be pivoted about a hinge pillar relative to each other, and with an integrated door retaining device, which includes a retaining element arranged on the side of the one hinge part, which cooperates with a retaining contour on the side of the other hinge part. The retaining element is formed as clamp element cooperating with a clamping surface of the hinge pillar, the clamping force of which can be adjusted by means of a transmission element as a function of the retaining contour.

Abstract: A grip enhancement device for improving a user's grip on a handgun, bow, tennis racket, golf club, or other object which is gripped in the hand, and a method for its use.

Abstract: A fixed handle assembly used to a removable box that is removably assembled to a host housing is provided. The fixed handle assembly includes a hinge, a main body, and a fixing member. The hinge is disposed on the removable box. The main body is pivotally connected to the hinge. The fixing member is disposed on the host housing. The main body is rotatable relative to the removable box to approach the fixing member so as to be fixed by the fixing member detachably. When a separating force received by the main body is larger than a fixing force that the fixing member applies to the main body, the main body is capable of rotating relative to the removable box and separating from the fixing member.

Abstract: A hand held material moving tool is disclosed. The material engaging implement has a material engaging portion adapted for movement of material. A handle is connected to a top surface of the tool. The handle is positioned low and in close proximity to the material engaging portion of the implement. The handle is connected to the tool by a swivel mechanism permitting a predetermined amount of pivot of the implement in relation to the handle about an axis.

Abstract: A floral attachment device, comprising, a first magnetically coupleable mounting member, a first wire extending from the first magnetically coupleable mounting member, a second wire extending from the first magnetically coupleable mounting member which is longer than the first wire, and a second magnetically coupleable mounting member wherein at least one of said first and second magnetically coupleable mounting members comprises a permanent magnet.

Abstract: A fastener for a document folder, comprising a base plate, a hook bracket and torsion springs, wherein the front end of the base plate is extended upwards and curled to form a bending section; a slot is formed by the surrounding of the bending section; rotating shafts on two sides of the front end of the hook bracket are respectively arranged at two ends of the inside of the slot; the torsion springs are respectively sleeved on the rotating shafts on two sides of the front end of the hook bracket; one ends of the torsion springs are fixed on the rotating shafts and the other ends of the torsion springs are fixed on the base plate; end sections of the rotating shafts are bent upwards to form retaining sections; clamp holes engaged with the retaining sections and used for fastener opening formed on the front of the bending section.

Abstract: A releasable strap mount having a strap body and a cooperating locking head. The strap body is elongated between first and second ends with an outer interlock engagement member positioned adjacent to the first end. The locking head has an interface surface and an opposite external interconnect, and a passageway extended therethrough that is sized to accept the strap body lengthwise therethrough. The locking head also has an interlock member for releasably interlocking with the outer interlock engagement member of the strap body within the passageway. A releasable rotation coupling is formed between the locking head and the second end of the strap body. The strap body has a plurality of intervening coupling members spaced at intervals along a length thereof, and the strap body is divisible adjacent to each of the intervening coupling members between the intervening coupling member and its second end for shortening the strap body.

Abstract: Fixing means is disclosed for securing an equipment element to a substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is an attachment system for modular stowage units. The system features a rail matrix utilized with a clasp system. Each rail component of the matrix features either a raised bridge or a loop onto which the clasp system attaches and may be a modular rail. Clasp designs include small and large bladed versions where the blade is designed to interface with an underside of a loop and secure an object to the rail matrix.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an attachment assembly comprising a decorative embellishment including a connector. The connector comprises a first mating portion. The assembly further comprises a mounting mechanism for attaching the decorative embellishment on to an accessory. The mounting mechanism comprises an interlocking portion for engaging with the first mating portion of the decorative embellishment.

Abstract: A ratchet buckle and strap assembly is provided. The ratchet buckle has a passageway configured to slidably receive the strap, a pawl arranged to engage the strap and prevent movement of the strap in a direction from the rear portion toward the front portion, while allowing movement of the strap in a direction from the front portion toward the rear portion of the passageway, and a drive actuator arranged to engage the strap and feed the strap through the passageway from the front portion toward the rear portion of the passageway. The strap may have a plurality of first teeth, and a plurality of separate second teeth. The first teeth may be on a first side of the strap and the second teeth may be on a second side of the strap. The ratchet buckle may be configured such that the pawl is configured to engage a first side of the strap and the drive actuator may be configured to engage a second side of the strap opposite the first side.

Abstract: A hand tool for inserting a large variety of connector components into narrow plastic irrigation piping is disclosed. This tool is an improved and progressive development of my previous Israeli patent no: 152089 in that it is designed to work with a large variety of connector components and is designed to accommodate both sizes of narrow spaghetti piping, whereas the previous patent could accommodate only a single size of narrow piping. The tool as shown in FIG. 2 has a body onto which all the elements are connected and the body is configured to sit comfortably in the palm of the hand. When pressing down on the handle, the grips secure the narrow piping and cause a connector component, deployed in appropriate recess provided in the tool to be easily inserted into the narrow piping.

Abstract: A multifunction modular machine tool for integrated machining processes permits the combination of a number of units which can machine a workpiece to be machined (P) in a coordinated manner with one another, with a single hold, without therefore requiring any relocation of the workpiece, and comprises a main headstock (30) capable of disposing a workpiece to be machined (P) inside a workspace (A) and to effect a rotation (CC1) thereof about a main axis (ZZ1) during different machining operations, and at least one work guide (42) which extends in a direction substantially parallel to the main axis (ZZ1) and supports at least two work units (10, 11, 21, 21?, 22, 23, 23?, 24, 25, 26, 26?) which are able to slide independently on the work unit guide (42) in such a way that they can be disposed, alternately and independently of one another, inside said workspace (A), in such a way as to operate on the workpiece to be machined (P), or outside said workspace (A).

Abstract: A cylinder portion is inserted into a gap fanned between an outer peripheral surface of a tip end rigid portion of an endoscope and an inner peripheral surface of a self-propelled device from the side of a tip end face of the tip end rigid portion. A ring portion is disposed at a front end side of the cylinder portion, and a handle portion is disposed at a rear end side thereof. A position regulating portion for receiving the tip end face of the tip end rigid portion to define an insertion position of the tip end rigid portion is disposed in the cylinder portion. In some instances, the self-propelled device moves to a fixed position on the tip end rigid portion, and is fixed thereto by the ring portion. The cylinder portion is separated from the ring portion, and pulled out from the tip end rigid portion.

Abstract: A manufacture work machine for performing a manufacture work, including a plurality of work-element performing apparatuses each configured to perform one of a plurality of work elements that constitute the manufacture work, wherein the plurality of work-element performing apparatuses include a plurality of work head devices and wherein the plurality of work head devices include a first work head device and a second work head device which are mutually different in kind of a work to be performed.

Abstract: A device for supporting a cup belt conveyor system comprising: a first square tubing; a second square tubing; a middle square tubing joining the first square tubing with the second square tubing; an opening between the first square tubing and the second square tubing; and a series of bolts extending from the first square tubing, where the series of bolts secure the device at the top of a conveyor system and said opening allows the conveyor belt to pass through.

Abstract: A system and method for refurbishing forged components. The system includes an identification subsystem for identifying a forged component for refurbishment, a removal subsystem for removing portions of the forged component, and a rebuilding subsystem for rebuilding the forged component, the rebuilding subsystem including an assembly for adding a non-molten material to the forged component.

Abstract: An inflation syringe having an improved display and modularized component assembly. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods and apparatuses for providing both numeric and non-numeric indications of an inflation pressurization associated with an inflation syringe. A modularized component assembly for an inflation syringe allowing independent components to be tested independent of the other components of the inflation syringe.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a lens module and an image sensor to form a camera module is disclosed. The apparatus comprises i) a positioning system for adjusting a relative arrangement between the lens module and the image sensor; and ii) an inspection system operative to view fiducials of the lens modules and the image sensor. In particular, the positioning system is configured to align the lens module and the image sensor based on a relative alignment of the respective fiducials of the lens module and the image sensor as viewed by the inspection system. A method of assembling a lens module and an image sensor to form a camera module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A tip (20) for a rotary machine tool comprising a superhard structure (12) joined to a cemented carbide substrate 14 by means of at least one intermediate layer (161, 62, 163) disposed between the superhard structure (12) and the cemented carbide substrate (14), the intermediate layer or layers (161, 162, 163) comprising grains of superhard material and grains of a metal carbide material dispersed in a metal binder material.

Abstract: A pipe separator for separating pipes at a pipe joint includes an elongate shaft and an engagement portion. The engagement portion is configured to be mounted adjacent to a pipe joint. A force is applied to the pipe separator to separate the pipes at the joint without damaging the pipes.

Abstract: There is provided a biochip stamping device. The biochip stamping device includes a stamping jig in which a first biochip is aligned; an inverting mechanism vertically inverting a second biochip; and a movement mechanism transferring the vertically inverted second biochip on the stamping jig to combine the first biochip and the second biochip.

Abstract: A seat connector which connects a vehicle seat with a base support, and method of connecting the same. The set connector has a base interface which connects to the base support, and a seat interface which connects to the vehicle seat. Both interfaces cooperate together by having the seat interface slide along the base interface. Both during and before this sliding engagement, the weight of the seat interface and the attached seat are supported by the base interface and other weight supports. Upon completing the sliding engagement, the vehicle seat is temporarily in a locked position where movement of the vehicle seat in all directions relative to the base support is restrained, even without the use of mechanical fasteners to secure the connection. The vehicle seat is then secured to the base support with mechanical fasteners. The vehicle seat can be removed from the base support by sliding the vehicle seat in a rearward direction along the base interface.

Abstract: A flexible HVAC duct is made with a support structure-containing duct liner, insulation layer, and reinforcing layer-containing vapor barrier. At least the duct liner and vapor barrier are constructed of polymer materials that enable them to be placed in the same recycling stream once the flexible HVAC duct is removed from its installed location. The insulation layer can also be made of a polymer material compatible with that used for the duct liner and vapor barrier so that the entire duct can be recycled once removed.

Abstract: A method of preventing a first door on an over-the-road vehicle from moving from a closed position into an open position. The first door has a first latch assembly that cooperates with a second latch assembly to releasably maintain the first door in its closed position. One of the first and second latch assemblies is maintained in place by at least one fastener extended into a first opening. With the at least one fastener loosened, the first locking assembly is placed on one of: a) one of the doors; or b) the vehicle frame after which a fastener is tightened into the first opening to thereby: i) maintain one of the first and second latch assemblies in place and secure the operatively placed first locking assembly. With the first door in the closed position, a locking device can be connected to the first locking assembly and another part on the vehicle to thereby maintain the first door in the closed position.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced part is formed from a compression molded thermoplastic resin reinforced with individual fibers of differing lengths randomly oriented substantially throughout the part.

Abstract: A spacer applicator assembly has tooling with a plurality of retention devices. An actuator is coupled to the tooling, where the actuator is adapted to continuously rotate the tooling about an axis in a first direction and the tooling is adapted to move in a direction that is generally parallel to the axis.

Abstract: A seal assembling method of a master cylinder for assembling a cup seal for sealing a piston slidably moving in a bottomed-tubular cylinder main body to a seal groove formed in the cylinder main body in an annular shape includes inserting the cup seal into the cylinder main body while inclining the cup seal with respect to an axial direction of the cylinder main body, and assembling the cup seal to the seal groove by moving the cup seal to the seal groove in a state that a position of a center cored bar tool for defining an insertion limit of the cup seal with respect to the cylinder main body is aligned with the seal groove.

Abstract: Device for simultaneous attachment and folding into a low flange of plate or sheet coverage of at least a part of an end portion of a connecting tongue of a bracket for roofing sheet to an underlay, said device comprises a hollow longitudinal housing (1), at a first end (2) of which is arranged a driving apparatus and at a second end (4) of which is arranged an elongated hollow means (5). A projecting end of the hollow means is provided with a folding device (10). When the folding device (10) is pressed against the underlay a first end (11a) of a folding arm (11) is given a radial motion, so that said first end (11a) of the folding arm (11) folds into the low flange at least a part of an end portion of the connecting tongue of the bracket mounted in the folding device while the bracket being attached to the underlay.

Abstract: Signage is presented comprising an in-mold plastic plate portion having a slot. The signage has a flexible tongue having a neck portion that extends outwardly from the plate portion and has a locking tip extending from the neck portion and the locking tip is formed to be received by the slot. The plastic plate portion is made of a filler material and a detectable additive such that the signage is easily detected by a metal detecting machine.

Abstract: Complex assembly procedures for joining components with plural fasteners are accomplished using predefined procedures for performing a multi-step assembly of a joint using a dynamically controllable assembly tool, or to inspect an assembled joint. An assembly tool is coupled with an electronically controlled regulator for reducing the tightening rate, or the load increase per impact for an impact or impulse tool, so the tool can be stopped precisely at a specified stopping load or torque. The predefined procedures for performing the desired tightening operation are established in a controller coupled with the electronically controlled regulator, for dynamically controlling the assembly tool. The system can be used to assemble joints involving multiple fasteners and which are subject to elastic interaction between the fasteners, rocking, or joint relaxation, and in assembly or inspection operations in which an operator is to be guided through a particular sequence of instructions.