Patents Issued in June 20, 2013
  • Publication number: 20130152261
    Abstract: Eye wear (10) that may be employed in the health industry. The eye wear (10) includes a shield (11) that is formed of a sheet of flexible material, such as plastic. A seal (19) is secured to a major face of the shield (11) and is formed of a strip of flexible plastics material such as foam, with the seal (19) extending beyond the shield (11) so as to provide the loops (23) that engage a user's ears to aid in securing the eye wear to the user's face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Craig Mathew Erskine-Smith
  • Publication number: 20130152262
    Abstract: A highly flexible, flame-resistant, multi-layer glove, including a knitted, flame-resistant inner liner, a moisture barrier layer, a heat-activated glove-shaped web-adhesive disposed between the inner liner and moisture barrier layer, and a flame-resistant shell disposed over the moisture barrier layer, and methods for manufacturing, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ANSELL LIMITED
    Inventor: ANSELL LIMITED
  • Publication number: 20130152263
    Abstract: A wader is disclosed. The wader includes a bib including a front and a rear portion, and a shoulder strap configured to couple to either the front portion of the bib or the rear portion of the bib. The wader includes an adapter strap configured to couple between the shoulder strap and either the front portion of the bib or the rear portion of the bib. The adapter strap is configured to support both a left side and a right side of the bib when the adapter strap is coupled to either the front portion of the bib or the rear portion of the bib. In some implementations, the adapter strap includes a first buckle configured to couple to the shoulder strap and the bib, a second buckle configured to couple to the bib, and a third buckle configured to couple to the bib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Shane Hare
  • Publication number: 20130152264
    Abstract: An isolation gown is provided and includes a body cover portion that is open near the knee area of the wearer. The gown includes two sleeves, wherein each of the sleeves is configured to cover a wearer's arm and terminate in an arm opening located proximate a wearer's wrist, such that each arm of the wearer is covered by the sleeves to an area proximate the wearer's wrist, wherein each of the arm openings includes a continuous elastic portion surrounding the arm opening to resiliently contact the wearer's arm, and a collar defining a neck opening, wherein the collar defines a collar opening and includes a configurable connecting article to close the collar opening, wherein each of the body cover portion and the two sleeves are constructed from a material impervious to liquids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: McCann D. Birmingham
  • Publication number: 20130152265
    Abstract: An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Patrick Gerald Whaley
  • Publication number: 20130152266
    Abstract: A garment with selectively variable appearance may include a fabric body with a front panel and a back panel joined together only along a seam that extends no higher than a mid-torso point. Strap-attachment rings may be positioned and attached to the front and back panels at locations at which the panels are not joined, above the mid-torso point. One or more sets of straps may be configured for selective attachment to the strap-attachment rings. Any one set of straps may include a first strap configured to pass over a first shoulder of a wearer and a second strap configured to pass over a second shoulder of the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Lindsay Johnson
  • Publication number: 20130152267
    Abstract: A safety apparatus for a person includes a harness and jacket worn b the person. The harness includes a dorsal ring and the jacket includes a dorsal opening aligned with the dorsal ring. A safety line can be attached to the dorsal ring without interfering with the operation of the jacket. The jacket is repeatably moveable between positions covering and uncovering the harness so that the jacket can be replaced with another one without removing the harness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Vince Real, Vickie Real, Vernon Heide, Doug Dixon
  • Publication number: 20130152268
    Abstract: The present invention provides clothing with one or more gripping elements and to an apparatus and method for safely and effectively handling an infant or patient without slippage of the handler's grip on the infant or patient. Further, the apparatus may be configured to other than infant or patient clothing, for example, to clothing of the elderly or invalids that increase the safety and robustness in the handling of the elderly or of invalids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Darcie D. Langdon
  • Publication number: 20130152269
    Abstract: A hoodie having a holder pouch on the outside of a hand warmer panel with an open top able to be selectively closed with mating hook and loop strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Steven Coward
  • Publication number: 20130152270
    Abstract: The hooded garment with integrated pillow is a modified garment that includes an inflatable pillow that expands around the neck portion of a hood in order to provide comfort to an end user when in a reclined position. The inflatable pillow may be inflated or deflated via at least one draw string, which is constructed of tubing, and which can draw close said hood. The garment may include a zippered pouch for storage of a passport, and which is located on one of the sleeves. The garment may further include a blanket storable along a front pouch for use in conjunction with the inflatable pillow. The garment may additionally include a hidden pocket that can store an MP3 player inside of said garment and from which earplug wiring can extend to an end user's ears.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Steve A. Neal, Jean Neal
  • Publication number: 20130152271
    Abstract: A nursing cape covers a mother's upper torso and does not expose the feeding child or the mother's breast to public view while the child is breastfeeding. The nursing cape includes a front panel, a back panel, a neck opening formed between the front panel and the back panel, and a collar attached around a perimeter of the neck opening. A first fastening system and a second fastening system are secured to the collar. The first fastening system and the second fastening system are coupled together to adjust the size of the neck opening. A first hand opening is located proximate to the first side seam of the front panel. A second hand opening is located proximate to the second side seam of the front panel. The first hand opening and the second hand opening allow a user to slip the hands through them when wearing the nursing cape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: HELEN CLARK
  • Publication number: 20130152272
    Abstract: A glove with an electrically non-conductive base and an electrically conductive layer stitched to the base with electrically conductive thread. The base has a body and a plurality of finger receptacles each having an end that is joined to the body. The electrically conductive layer is stitched to an end of one of the finger receptacles opposite the end that is joined to the body. Preferably, the base includes a number of panels stitched together with electrically conductive thread that is electrically coupled to the thread joining the conductive layer to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Gregory R. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20130152273
    Abstract: Provided among other things is a fabric comprising: a HPPE base fabric; coated thereon a primer polymer; and coated on the primer polymer a liquid-resistant polymer layer. The primer polymer can be a polyurethane. The base fabric can comprise an adhesion promoter that can be a plasticizer. The adhesion promoter can be a sulfonic acid plasticizer. The adhesion promoter can contain an active hydrogen, carboxy, carboxyloxy or acid group. The fabric can comprise, coated on the liquid-resistant polymer layer, an additional polymer layer. The additional polymer layer can comprise carnauba wax in an amount from about 1 to 3% Phr. The liquid-resistant polymer layer can be a NBR layer. In certain embodiments, the fabric shows no delamination of the liquid-resistant polymer layer after an adherence test. The primer layer can be a polyurethane layer. These features can be present in any combination.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
    Inventor: Ansell Healthcare Products LLC
  • Publication number: 20130152274
    Abstract: A cap defines a cap body with a coolant reservoir. The cap is configured with side pockets that receive coolant packs; or the cap carries the coolant reservoir integrated into the cap structure. A cap configured as a swim cap protects and cools the user's hairdo in humid situations and carries a surface décor concealing the traditional austerity of a swim cap design.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Berrie Green Accessories, LLC
    Inventor: Tammie Rosalee Welch
  • Publication number: 20130152275
    Abstract: A water sock forming a tubular body having a pair of opposing, open ends that allow the water sock to be put on and removed as easily as any sock. The simple design of this water sock makes it compatible with any type of outer footwear. In one exemplary embodiment, a stretchable toe strap extends between opposing sides of the water sock adjacent to one of the open ends. This toe strap is received between two of the wearer's toes during use and prevents the water sock from sliding rearward toward the wearer's heel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Stacey D. Crosby
  • Publication number: 20130152276
    Abstract: A wearable device includes a main body, a housing, and two connection elements fixed to the housing. The connection element includes a body and at least one elastic protrusion protruding from one side of the body. When mounting the main body to the housing, the elastic protrusion of the connection element is deformed to generate elastic force to fix the main body to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (SHENZHEN) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: FANG-KENG HSIEH, YI-PING ZHOU
  • Publication number: 20130152277
    Abstract: An antimicrobial garment includes at least two textile layers fastened together, including an interior layer having antimicrobial properties and an exterior layer having a formal or professional aesthetic appearance. The garment is manufactured by either selecting a textile having antimicrobial properties, weaving antimicrobial textile fibers into a fabric, or treating a textile with an antimicrobial treatment, fastening a second textile, and tailoring the combination, together with additional materials as required, into a garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Elana Rakitin
  • Publication number: 20130152278
    Abstract: A martial arts belt includes a belt and a pair of Velcro fastener assemblies. The belt is long enough to encircle the waist of a student and is sized to fit around a user's twice and to leave enough length to tie a traditional martial arts knot in order to form an inner loop and an outer loop. Each Velcro fastener assembly includes a loop fastener and a hook fastener. Each loop fastener is attached to one of the external sides of the inner loops of the belt and each hook fastener is attached to one of the internal sides of the outer loops of the belt side so that each loop fastener is aligned with one of the hook fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Jean Jacques Machado
  • Publication number: 20130152279
    Abstract: A belt with multiple straps so as to achieve different looks, which comprises a main body made up of at least two straps placed one on top of the other; along a side section the belt has a holding system for keeping the various straps making up the main body together, which in turn acts as a rotation shaft for moving the belts so as to display the different faces of said straps as the external face of the main body; thus making it possible to have a plurality of colours and shapes in the same belt. At one end the main body has a buckle comprising a plate with a pivot at the top; at the end opposite the pivot is a support with a hole at the centre through which there passes a screw that supports the main body of the belt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Global Innovation Services Inc.
    Inventor: Global Innovation Services Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130152280
    Abstract: The present invention is a medical sectional undergarment that includes a base panty garment that includes a first side end, a second side end and a crotch coverage end, a first hook and loop fastener to allow a user or a caregiver to put on and takeoff the base panty garment and a second hook and loop fastener that releasably secures the crotch coverage end to the secured first side end and second side end. The present invention can also be a boxer type of undergarment that includes a first side end, a second side end and a crotch coverage end, a plurality of releasable attachment snaps to allow a user or a caregiver to put on and takeoff the panty garment and a hook and loop fastener that releasably secures the crotch coverage end to the secured first side end and second side end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Mary Earls
  • Publication number: 20130152281
    Abstract: A chin protection system for releasable attachment to a wide variety of helmets through the use of an elastically-deformable helmet cover, a pliable retainer, and a chin protector. The system safely attaches to a helmet without any modifications to the helmet and therefore does not impact the warranty or safety rating of the helmet. The helmet cover is designed to stretch and conform to numerous different helmet styles and manufacturers, while serving as an attachment point for the pliable retainer. The pliable retainer provides the tensile force necessary to keep the chin protector in place throughout the range of movement common during sporting activities, as well as during an impact to the chin. The chin protection system may be utilized on any safety helmet including, but not limited to, bike helmets, skateboard helmets, rollerblade helmets, ski/snowboard helmets, motorcycle helmets, go-cart helmets, baseball and softball helmets, and climbing helmets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Scott G. Kravitz, David D. Watson, Kevin Vititoe, Tom Africa, Kate Marie O'Hara, Ryan Robert Berger
  • Publication number: 20130152282
    Abstract: Devices with one or more internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, to provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability. An internal sipe is formed by at least a portion of two opposing internal surfaces that can move relative to each other in a sliding sideways motion. Siped devices can be used in most existing products, including helmets and/or helmet liners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: FRAMPTON E. ELLIS
  • Publication number: 20130152283
    Abstract: A multi-purpose helmet includes a lens for protecting the face of a user during an activity such as skydiving or selected winter sports. An air-intake hole is formed on the helmet, and an airflow deflector plate is positioned against the air-intake hole. Thus, the deflector plate directs air over the inside surface of the lens to prevent fog from forming on this surface during the activity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Anthony J. Domenico
  • Publication number: 20130152284
    Abstract: Shock absorbers for integration into protective structures generally take the form of hollow, fluid-filled, compressible cells. In various embodiments, the cell enclosure includes one or more orifices, or vents, through which a fluid (such as air or water) can escape from the inner chamber formed by the enclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: VINCENT FERRARA, Alexander Reynolds, Kyle Lamson
  • Publication number: 20130152285
    Abstract: A lightweight and flexible protective equipment system for effectively protecting a person from injury without significantly limiting their body movement or causing fatigue. The lightweight and flexible protective equipment system generally includes a plurality of compartments filled with a gas. The compartments are formed utilizing a first membrane attached to a second membrane at selected sealed portions along with a sealed perimeter. The first membrane and the second membrane are comprised of a plastic material capable of incurring significant impacts without rupturing. The protective padding may be covered by a shield to protect the exterior portion of the protective padding. The protective padding may be worn externally, internally or within the clothing of an individual to protect specific portions of the individual's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: DRANDALIE, LLC.
    Inventor: Drandalie, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130152286
    Abstract: A liner system and method of thermoforming. A helmet has an energy absorbing inner system positioned inside the shell. The liner has thermoformed interconnected energy absorbing modules. At least some of the modules in the layer have a basal portion with upper and lower sections when viewed in relation to the wearer's head. The upper section has one or more energy absorbing units. At least some of the units are provided with a wall with a domed cap that faces the outer shell. The units at least partially cushion the blow by absorbing energy imparted by an object that impacts the outer shell. The lower comfort section has a tiered arrangement of layers. The layers are relatively compliant and thus provide a comfortable yet firm fit of the helmet upon the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: OAKWOOD ENERGY MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Joel M. Cormier, Donald S. Smith, Richard F. Audi
  • Publication number: 20130152287
    Abstract: An energy absorbing liner system and method of making it, preferably by thermoforming. A helmet has an energy absorbing inner system positioned inside the shell. The liner has thermoformed interconnected energy absorbing modules that non-destructively rebound after one or more impacts. At least some of the modules in the layer have a basal portion with upper and lower sections when viewed in relation to the wearer's head. The upper section has one or more energy absorbing units. At least some of the units are provided with a wall with a domed cap that faces the outer shell. The units at least partially cushion the blow by absorbing energy imparted by an object that impacts the outer shell. The lower comfort section has a tiered arrangement of layers. The layers are relatively compliant and thus provide a comfortable yet firm fit of the helmet upon the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: OAKWOOD ENERGY MANAGEMENT, INC.
    Inventors: Joel M. Cormier, Donald S. Smith, Richard F. Audi
  • Publication number: 20130152288
    Abstract: A cervical spine protection device including a lower portion engaged with a user's shoulders, and an upper portion designed for engagement with a user's helmet when an axial force is applied to a portion of the user's helmet, where the upper portion has an opening at the rearward facing side of a user's body. The device further includes a middle portion disposed between the lower portion and the upper portion, and an inside portion shaped to fit around a user's neck. The axial force applied to the top portion of the user's helmet is at least partially absorbed by the cervical spine protection device and at least partially directed away from a cervical spinal column of the user by the cervical spine protection device. The cervical spine protection device allows extension of the head and neck during athletic movement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Patrick E. Kerr
  • Publication number: 20130152289
    Abstract: A garment made of a compression fabric is provided to serve as a shoulder pad covering. The garment includes a torso portion having a front portion connected to a back portion. The torso portion defines a torso opening, a neck opening, a left arm passage, and a right arm passage. A left shoulder portion is connected to the torso portion adjacent to the left arm passage. The left shoulder portion includes a left shoulder cap pocket. A right shoulder portion is connected to the torso portion adjacent to the right arm passage. The right shoulder portion includes a right shoulder cap pocket. A left epaulette passage is positioned between the neck opening and the left shoulder portion. A right epaulette passage is positioned between the neck opening and the right shoulder portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventor: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
  • Publication number: 20130152290
    Abstract: A removable healthcare and protective multi-functional leisurewear, particularly the leisurewear with protective plates that can be changed according to a desired level of safety is disclosed. The multi-functional leisurewear includes a plurality of accommodating bags on the leisurewear, and each accommodating bag has a pocket formed on a surface of the leisurewear, and the accommodating bag is provided for containing a protective plate that is swapped from the pocket, and the protective plate is formed by sequentially stacking and combining a flexible wear-resisting layer, a polycarbonate layer with an increased or decreased thickness changed according to the desired level of safety, and a flexible buffer layer attached closely to a wearer's body, so as to improve the convenience of use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Chi-Liang CHOU
  • Publication number: 20130152291
    Abstract: A bracket for coupling a urinal to a soil pipe is provided. The bracket includes a body portion defining a first opening configured to be in fluid communication with the soil pipe, the body portion having a first surface configured to receive a resilient gasket. The bracket further includes an arm extending outwardly from the body portion, the arm having a structure configured to receive a fastener for coupling the bracket to the urinal, the structure having a first surface positioned forward of the first surface of the body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Scott W. Stonecipher, Peter Swart, Steven M. Bauer, Jeffrey Laundre
  • Publication number: 20130152292
    Abstract: A liquid-operated actuator assembly includes a valve with an inlet for connection to a source of a liquid, a bi-stable electromagnetic device for operating the valve, and an actuator including a piston in a cylinder. The piston incorporates an actuating member. The cylinder has a chamber on one side of the piston to which the outlet of the valve is connected for receiving the liquid when the valve is opened in order to move the piston and the actuating member to an operative position. An electronic control circuit momentarily energizes the electromagnetic device for operation of the actuating member and to terminate operation of the actuating member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Defond Components Limited
    Inventor: Kwok Chiu Yu
  • Publication number: 20130152293
    Abstract: A fluid-operated actuator assembly has a valve with an inlet for connection to a pressurized fluid source, a bi-stable electromagnetic device for operating the valve, which has a first state closing the valve and a second state opening the valve, a hydraulic actuator, and an electronic control circuit. The hydraulic actuator has an actuating member in a housing, the housing having a chamber on one side of the actuating member to which an outlet of the valve is connected for receiving fluid from the fluid source when the valve is opened, the actuating member for operation of the hydraulic actuator. The control circuit momentarily energizes the bi-stable electromagnetic device to the hydraulic actuator from the second state, back to the first state, to terminate operation of the hydraulic actuator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: DEFOND COMPONENTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Kwok Chiu YU, Kai Chi CHAN, Alec Kam Lek QUAN
  • Publication number: 20130152294
    Abstract: An installation system comprises a guide bolt, which is fastened to the toilet bowl and which comprises a slot which extends throughout the bolt, and a fastening element that secures the said bolt. The installation system comprises an installation element comprising a large diameter socket and a small diameter socket. The installation element is screwed to guide bolt through its large diameter socket. Passing through a hole on the water tank and a slot, a bolt is screwed into the small diameter socket of the element. The installation system ensures that the water tank is uninstalled from and installed to the toilet bowl without removing the toilet bowl from where it is installed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Birol Topcu
  • Publication number: 20130152295
    Abstract: An adjustable water jet device includes a drive motor configured to rotate in one or more directions and configured to drive a rotary disk, a rotary disk coupled to the drive motor and configured to rotate, and a joint pipe having an arc shape and configured to extend and retract. The adjustable water jet device also includes a water nozzle coupled to the joint pipe, a fixing rack having a rotary disk portion coupled to the rotary disk and a joint pipe portion coupled to the joint pipe, the fixing rack configured to extend and retract, and a conductive flexible steel strip having two ends, a first end coupled to the rotary disk, a second end coupled to the joint pipe, the conductive flexible steel strip configured to extend or retract the joint pipe. The joint pipe can extend or retract the fixing rack under the control of the steel strip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
    Inventor: Shanghai Kohler Electronics, Ltd.
  • Publication number: 20130152296
    Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a bidet assembly for a toilet generally includes a sprayer, a water supply system, and an arm. The sprayer is configured to spray water. The water supply system is configured to selectively communicate water from one or more water sources to the sprayer. The arm is operationally coupled to the water sprayer and the water supply system. The arm is configured such that rotation of the arm acts to rotate the sprayer and the arm forger comprises a feature configured to allow control of the amount of water flow from the water supply to the sprayer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Mark S. Bickerstaffe, Bruno J. Chenesseau, Yunqing Zang, Ziyi Yuan, John A. Teubert
  • Publication number: 20130152297
    Abstract: A system for providing an in-ground installation of a portable spa using a Spa Vault assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: David J. Ludlow, Marvin Hinckley Howell
  • Publication number: 20130152298
    Abstract: A pool drain cover includes a center hub which can be rotated with respect to an outer portion. A twisting of the center hub causes multiple (e.g., three or more) engagement arm assemblies to extend such that their distal ends engage the inner surface of a pool drain pipe, thereby holding the pool drain cover in place. The distal ends of the engagement arms may be provided with an anti-slip coating such as, for example, vinyl, rubber, etc., and/or an anti-slip finish. Alternatively, a metal (e.g., stainless steel) tab extending from the distal end of each of the engagement arm assemblies can be provided. The engagement arm assemblies can be released by twisting the center hub in the opposite direction, thereby permitting the pool drain cover to be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Mick George LYRISTAKIS
  • Publication number: 20130152299
    Abstract: Provided is an automatic head care apparatus for caring person's head in an effective and reliable manner in accordance with the shape of person's head. In order to achieve the object, an automatic head care apparatus of the present invention comprises a bowl 101 having a head support for supporting a person's head; a washing unit 12L configured by fourth arms 309L, 310L, 317L, 320L comprising a plurality of contacts 109 at an end thereof and a rotation gear having a central axis thereof for rotating the contacts 109, third arms 107L, 108L for rotatably supporting the fourth arms 309L, 310L, 317L, 320L, a support shaft for rotatably supporting the third arms 107L, 108L, a pushing mechanism for moving the support shaft, and a motor 301L for oscillating the contacts by rotating the rotation gear of the fourth arms 309L, 310L, 317L, 320L; and a control device 700 for controlling movement of at least the pushing mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Osamu Mizuno, Soichiro Fujioka, Tohru Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20130152300
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to care for the occipital region supported with an occipital region supporter, without leaving an uncared-for part thereof, at time of automatic care of the person's head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: PANASONIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Osamu Mizuno, Soichiro Fujioka, Tohru Nakamura
  • Publication number: 20130152301
    Abstract: A hand washing station has a receptacle with a raised or domed portion, a fluid dispenser for dispensing a relatively hot fluid, a drain for draining fluid from the receptacle, and a cooling jacket for conveying a relatively cold fluid beneath the raised portion of the receptacle. The raised portion of the receptacle forms part of a heat exchanger for transferring heat from the relatively hot fluid within the receptacle to the relatively cold fluid within the cooling jacket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Dyson Technology Limited
  • Publication number: 20130152302
    Abstract: A receptacle of a hand washing station includes a heat exchanger having an external surface for thermally contacting a relatively hot fluid and an internal surface for thermally contacting a relatively cold fluid. The external surface of the heat exchanger forms at least part of the external surface of the receptacle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: Dyson Technology Limited
  • Publication number: 20130152303
    Abstract: A hand washing station has a fluid dispenser for dispensing a relatively hot fluid into a receptacle having a drain. The fluid dispenser is arranged to dispense fluid on to a heat exchanger located above the drain. A relatively cold fluid is conveyed adjacent or over an internal surface of the heat exchanger.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
    Inventor: DYSON TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
  • Publication number: 20130152304
    Abstract: A person support device comprises a body support, a first support loop, and a second support loop. The body support is configured to support at least a portion of a person. The first support loop is coupled to the body support and extends there from a first distance. The second support loop is coupled to the body support and is overlappingly coupled along a portion of the first support loop. The second support loop extends a second distance from the body support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Elin Dovervik, Catherine Ringbjer, Hanna Youngstrom, Anders Eriksson, Mattias Andersson
  • Publication number: 20130152305
    Abstract: A mattress support element is presented formed from a combination of natural plant material and processed plant material. The processed plant material forms a framework of cells. Each cell contains one or more freestanding cylindrical sections. The cylindrical sections provide limited range piston-like movement within the cell, and may be made of natural plant materials. The cylindrical sections and the framework rest on a fabric base. The cylindrical sections stand taller than the framework. A ceiling layer of fabric overlays the cylindrical sections and framework, thereby constraining the cylindrical sections to remain in their respective cells. One or more layers of upper padding or cushioning may rest over the support element, and one or more layers of lower padding may rest under the support element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Justin Lall
  • Publication number: 20130152306
    Abstract: An improved duvet and duvet cover combination having a two piece strap attached to the duvet that extends through slits in the duvet cover to encircle a mattress when connected to each other. The duvet cover comprises tie fasteners that correspond to loops located on the duvet, such that, when the ties are releasably fastened to the loops, the duvet is constrained within the duvet cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Natalie Brooke Monaco
  • Publication number: 20130152307
    Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to a controller and/or a procedure table. The procedure table includes a driver that moves the table, and at least one indicator that indicates status of a condition of the table. The controller includes an unlock actuator that enables the driver to move the table, and a lock actuator that prevents the driver from moving the table while enabling the at least one indicator to continue indicating the status. In some exemplary embodiments, the unlock actuator does not enable the driver to move the table until after expiration of a specified delay period that begins upon actuation of the unlock actuator. Other exemplary embodiments also include a delay period indicator that indicates initiation of the delay period upon actuation of the unlock actuator, and that terminates the indication upon expiration of the delay period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Elliott Bennett-Guerrero
  • Publication number: 20130152308
    Abstract: The invention relates to an intelligent hospital bed comprising a lower main frame (1) and an upper frame (2) articulated to said lower main frame provided with movable parts, in which there is arranged a mattress (22) provided with several foldable sections, including a plurality of sensors arranged along the mattress (22) capable of measuring the initial force on the point at which the corresponding sensor is arranged, which sensors are interconnected to one another and associated with a control unit which controls servo-motors used for moving the movable parts of the upper frame (2) such that when a sensor detects a movement of the user in real time, a servo-motor which is associated with a corresponding sensor or a combination of sensors (S) moving at least one of the movable parts of the upper frame (2) is actuated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicants: INDUSTRIAS TOBIA, S.A., FOS MESSTECHNIK GMBH, BP TECHEM SA, DYNAMIC MOTION, S.A., PROTEO S.P.A.
    Inventors: Oscar Valdemoros Tobia, Manuel Chica Serrano, Ruben Rodriguez Velazquez, Christopher Thorpe, Loftus Hall, Ewa Lada, Bernard Vaucher, Roberto Gueli, Erhard Giese, Adelino Figueiredo Da Silva
  • Publication number: 20130152309
    Abstract: An antibacterial wound dressing is based on or derived from gel-forming fibres such as carboxymethyl cellulose or alginate fibres having silver ions linked thereto at some but not all of the exchangeable sites such that the distribution of silver ions over the exchangeable sites is substantially uniform. The silvered fibres for the wound dressing can be prepared by contacting an assembly of precursor gel-forming fibres having exchangeable sites under conditions which do not cause irreversible gelling of the fibres with an amount of a solution containing silver ions so as to link silver ions at some but not all of the exchangeable sites, the whole of the assembly of precursor gel-forming fibres being contacted essentially simultaneously with the entire solution containing silver ions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
    Inventor: ConvaTec Technologies Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130152310
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of operating a horizontal axis laundry treating appliance to correct for an error in sensing an amount of supplied liquid caused by a determined change in the attitude of an associated wash tub.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION
    Inventor: DONALD E. ERICKSON