Abstract: Disclosed is a skin washing apparatus using a brushless DC motor, including: a case for the skin washing apparatus; an operation unit installed outside the case, commanding ON/OFF operation and switching operation for forward and reverse rotations in unit of a predetermined angle; power supply installed at one end of an interior of the case; a brushless DC motor installed inside the case to be operated by electric power received from the power supply as to be rotated forwardly and reversely in unit of a predetermined angle; a control unit for outputting an electrical signal for controlling forward and reverse rotations of the brushless electric motor by a predetermined angle in response to a switching signal of the operation unit; and a skin washing brush mounted on a shaft of the brushless electric motor to be rotated forwardly and reversely according to an operation of the brushless electric motor.

Abstract: A paint spinner adapter for mini roller covers is provided. The adapter includes: a first rod comprising a first end and a second end, the first rod configured to be friction fittable within a first bore of a mini roller cover; a second rod comprising a first end a second end, the second rod configured to be friction fittable within a second bore of a different mini roller cover; wherein the second end of the first rod is connected to the second end of the second rod; wherein the second rod has a larger cross-sectional profile than the first rod; and wherein the second rod comprises opposing indentations configured for locking engagement with opposing ends of outer arms of a paint spinner.

Abstract: A device or tool for removing snow and other debris from vehicles, and other surfaces including a handle having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, a scraper portion coupled to the first end, and a head coupled to the second end. The head may be a laterally extended foam head that is non-abrasive, freeze resistant, and durable. The handle may include a telescopic extension to allow a reach of a user to be increased or decreased allowing the user to clear away snow and other debris from various sizes of vehicles.

Abstract: A hand-operated cleaning device comprises a handle (12) with a grip handle (14) and a securing device (24) which comprises two securing elements (26), and a cleaning head (18) which comprises two attachment elements (28), at least one securing element (26) and the associated attachment element (28) comprising permanent magnets (40, 42) that are embedded in the plastics material. The cleaning head can be a mop cover which comprises a textile element (52) to which attachment elements (28) are secured, at least one of the attachment elements (28) comprising a permanent magnet (42). The flat mop cover has a dimensionally stable design and can be directly coupled to a bar-shaped handle (12). The attachment elements (28) of the mop cover are arranged and designed such as to form a detachable connection with the securing elements (26) of the handle (12).

Abstract: A swimming pool brush includes (a) a longitudinally extending handle; (b) a transversely projecting mounting bar having a central rectilinear portion; (c) a backing strip attached to the mounting bar; and (d) a plurality of longitudinally projecting discrete bristles of substantially equal length and each having a cross sectional diameter of no more than 0.3 mm.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a base having a first side and a second side. A first deployment element pivotally connects to the first side of the base and is pivotable from a stowed position to a deployed position. A second deployment element pivotally connects to the second side of the base and is pivotable from the stowed position to the deployed position. In the stowed position the base, the first deployment element, and the second deployment element define a substantially rectangular perimeter. In the deployed position, the base, the first deployment element, and the second deployment element define a substantially trapezoidal perimeter.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for the attachment of brushes to the drive system of rotary floor scrubbing machines. In one embodiment, the apparatus provides for a scrubbing plate assembly suitable for attachment to the drive system of a rotary floor scrubbing machine. The scrubbing plate assembly has a scrubbing plate and an adapter plate. When the adapter plate is aligned and in contact with a scrubbing plate, the adapter plate locks to the scrubbing plate by axial movement of said adapter plate relative to said scrubbing plate.

Abstract: A suction cleaner comprising a source of suction, for creating a suction airflow and a separator upstream of the source of suction, for separating and retaining entrained matter from the suction airflow, wherein the separator is adapted for separation of wet material from the suction airflow, the cleaner has a reservoir for liquid and there is a liquid delivery device for delivering the liquid into the suction airflow which enters the separator.

Abstract: A leaf blower to be worn by a user. The leaf blower including a frame having a back plate defining a back plate plane and a blower system coupled to the frame. The blower system includes a motor having drive shaft, the drive shaft defining an axis, and the axis forms an angle with respect to the back plate plane between about 5 degrees and about 35 degrees.

Abstract: A cleaning and inspection system includes a cleaning chamber and retaining structure disposed within the cleaning chamber and configured to secure an article to be cleaned within the cleaning chamber. The cleaning and inspection system also includes a gas distributor disposed within the cleaning chamber and configured to distribute a turbulent flow of gas into the cleaning chamber that facilitates removal of foreign particles from a surface of the article. Further, the system includes a particle collection surface positioned to collect foreign particles removed from the surface of the article.

Abstract: A cleaning device includes a suction pipe and a number of blowing pipes surrounding the suction pipe. Each of the blowing pipes is noncoplanar with the suction pipe and includes a blowing opening inclined toward the suction pipe. With the cleaning device of the present disclosure, the impurities on the array substrate can be removed in the array fabricating process, therefore, when the data liens or scan lines on the array substrate are coated, the coating material can be prevented from dropping off in the following cleaning process, which improves the success rate of coating the disconnected lines.

Abstract: A fire protection sleeve is disclosed. The fire protection sleeve has a carrier strip and an intumescent overlay, which runs on an inner surface along the carrier strip and is connected thereto. A plurality of recesses spaced apart from one another in a longitudinal direction are provided on the outer side of the carrier strip facing away from the intumescent overlay. The fire protection sleeve also has a closure clip, made in particular of a sheet, wherein the closure clip has at least two hooks that are able to engage in the recesses.

Abstract: A door stop or door block is provided which prohibits opening of a door from only one when weighted. The door stop may comprise a base portion with an extension that extends upward from a portion of one edge of the base portion.

Abstract: A device for preventing injury between the surfaces of the leading edge of a closing door and an edge of a recess surrounded by a door jamb which surrounds the door when closed. The device features a housing and two sequential translating members which contact the recess edge and maintain a gap between it and the door edge for a dwell time which the second member remains between the two edges.

Abstract: A hinge for use with movable components is provided including a generally rectangular body. The body includes a bend region, a first flange, and a second flange. The first flange and the second flange are positioned on opposing sides of the bend region. A portion of the bend region has a reduced thickness relative to the first flange and the second flange. A hinge axis is defined within the bend region. The first flange and the second flange rotate about the hinge axis.

Abstract: A hinge is disclosed having at least two groups of layers of fibers arranged on and/or under two opposite edges, respectively, of at least one substrate of a material flexible and compatible for the adhesion with resins for composite materials, so that a central portion of the substrate is not covered by these layers, the substrate and the layers being incorporated in a cured and flexible resin. The present invention also relates to a process for manufacturing said hinge.

Abstract: An adjustable hinge for doors or windows is described. The adjustable hinge has hinge elements, a tubular cover, a plug and a wall. The hinge elements connect to a fixed frame of a door or a window and mobile frame of the door or the window. The hinge elements are pivotally connected through a pin that is engaged in a housing formed inside the hinge elements. The tubular cover covers the hinge elements which are associated with a locking means. The plug has a channel and is used to engage the housing of the hinge elements with the locking means. The adjustable hinge can also be transversally adjustable.

Abstract: A hinge includes a first coupling member including an axle with a non-circular cross section, and a second coupling member including a sleeve and an elastic abutting arm. The axle includes a protruding portion formed on a curvy outer peripheral surface thereof. The sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the pivot axle. The arm is spaced from the sleeve, and abuts against the outer peripheral surface. The protruding portion is in a rotation path of the arm such that when the second coupling member is rotated to a predetermined angle relative to the first coupling member along a direction, the arm is elastically deformed to abut against the protruding portion and form a torque in the direction.

Abstract: A hinge device includes a first main body and a second main body relative to the first main body. The first main body includes a raised structure. The second main body includes a first position structure, a first torsion control structure, a second position structure, and a second torsion control structure, and the first position structure and the second position structure correspond to the raised structure respectively. The first torsion control structure includes a first outer control portion and a first inner control portion. The second torsion control structure includes a second outer control portion and a second inner control portion. A height of the first inner control portion is different from a height of the second inner control portion, and a height of the first outer control portion is different from a height of the second outer control portion.

Abstract: A foldable handle includes a grip portion, two pivot units each pivotally connected with the grip portion, two support members each mounted between the grip portion and a respective one of the pivot units, and two elastic members each biased between a respective one of the pivot units and a respective one of the support members. Thus, when the grip portion is hit by a person unintentionally, the grip portion is moved and rotated relative to each of the pivot units freely to reach a folded state so as to prevent the person from being hurt due to hit with the grip portion.

Abstract: A method and fastener assembly adapted to attach a button to a material via a fastener. The fastener includes a cross member having at least one pin with a first end connected to the cross member and a second end having a sharpened tip. The pins are adapted to slide into apertures in a button. The pin is then pushed through the material until the cross member and button seat against the front of the material. An extended length of the pin protruding through the back side of the material is bent over against the back side of the material. A protective shield having with an adhesive is bonded over the bent length of the pins to secure the fastener and button in place on the material.

Abstract: A breakaway rope holder comprising: a breakaway rope holder comprising a loop having a first end and a second end, a body having a rope bore. The rope bore is capable of receiving a first end of a rope. The first end of the loop attaches to the body. The second end of the loop releaseably attaches to the body.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a push button type belt buckle comprising a moveable rod and a push button arranged to be interlaced with each other and configured to cooperate with spring mechanisms provided in a belt base. With such unique structure, the buckling pin provided on the moveable rod is able to floatingly buckle the belt with ease while exhibiting an elastic characteristic capable of returning to its original position such that the adjustment of the extent of the fastening and buckling of the belt can be advantageously achieved via the push button reliably and such that the push button type belt buckle of the present invention is of the improved effects of facilitated operations and simplified assembly requirements and functions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a collar which includes a belt carrying first and second tightening lugs, a threaded tightening rod, and first and second nuts that co-operate respectively with the lugs so as to bring them towards each other by screw engagement with the rod. The second nut is retained so that it is prevented from moving in rotation relative to the second lug and the rod has first and second threads that co-operate respectively with the first nut and with the second nut in such a manner that driving the first nut in its screwing direction successively causes said first nut to be screwed onto the first thread, and the tightening rod to be driven, thereby screwing said tightening rod into the second nut.

Abstract: A clip of the present invention includes a pair of operable jaws each of which is provided with a detachable holder. Several holders are also prepared in reserve. The holders have several kinds of shapes and sizes. Thus, by interchanging the holder with one another, the clip can fit with different kinds of tubes and multi-way valves, and with different sizes of openings or orifices. Application of the clip is expended with minimal accessories.

Abstract: In order to simplify the design and use of a belt clasp whilst at the same time increasing the reliability and maintaining the integrity of the belt, and ensuring the integrity of the chain in the event of increased, differently directed static and dynamic mechanical loads, and the possibility of use of the front surfaces of the chain as information carriers and design means, in the belt clasp, which comprises two interlocking parts in the form of a linkage and a buckle connected to the belt, the linkage is formed with an internal through-opening for the belt, with arcuate lateral projections and a gap between the arcuate lateral projections with a size equal to or greater than twice the thickness of the belt but less than the width of the belt, while the buckle is formed with a transverse width that is greater than the width of the internal through-opening for the belt in the linkage.

Abstract: A buckle assembly comprising: a socket arrangement for releasably retaining a lug; and an operating handle rotatably mounted with respect to the socket arrangement and configured such that, upon rotation, the lug is released from the socket arrangement, the operating handle comprising first and second buttons diametrically opposed from one another, configured such that rotation of the operating handle with respect to the socket arrangement is prevented unless both the first and second buttons are simultaneously depressed.

Abstract: A cargo securing device is shown and described herein. The cargo securing device may include a strap, and a body member having an opening, the strap positioned in the opening. The cargo securing device may also include a securing mechanism located in the body member, where the strap is moveable in a first direction free from engagement with the securing mechanism and where the strap is moveable in a second direction engaging the securing mechanism generally securing the strap within the body member and fixing an operative length of the strap.

Abstract: A tension tool includes: a shaft body that has a first locking portion formed at one end portion thereof and a screw portion formed from the other end portion thereof to a screw portion; a cylindrical body that holds the shaft body to interpose a gap therebetween and has a second locking portion attached to a lateral side thereof; and a nut that is disposed to the screw portion in contact with the other end portion side of the cylindrical body and adjusts a separation length between the first locking portion and the second locking portion. Further, the gap is interposed between the cylindrical body and the shaft body, and a virtual line connecting the two locking portions and an axial line formed by the shaft body are inclined. Preferably the first locking portion is a hook and a distal end thereof is bent in the lateral direction.

Abstract: A shoelace securement device includes a first clasp including a female portion and a first flange having first inner and outer surfaces delineated by a first perimeter edge. A second clasp includes a second flange having second inner and outer surfaces delineated by a second perimeter edge and a male post extending from a proximal end near the second flange inner surface to a distal end remote from the second flange. The male post being configured for receipt through a shoe eyelet and within the female portion to selectively couple the first and second clasps. The female portion, the male post or both are configured to engage a shoelace strung through the shoe eyelet. A system for shoelace securement includes means for extending into a shoe eyelet, means for engaging a shoe exterior surface, means for insertion into the means for extending and means for engaging a shoe interior surface.

Abstract: In the conventional lace with knobby portions having elastic rubber core, there is difference in degree of stretch between both ends and core of the knobby portion. Therefore, there are a portion that is subjected to heavy stretching force and a portion that is subjected to no stretching force, and when large strain is accumulated at the boundary between the portions subjected to different stretching forces and the strain reaches the limit, the lace ruptures. In order to solve the above problem, we provide a lace provided with tubular lace body of elastic material, comprising knobby portions repeatedly placed at intervals, of which diameter vary depending on tension on the knobby portion in an axial direction.

Abstract: A process is disclosed for creating air laid, high loft, non-woven, variable density web structures. The fiber manipulation and distribution necessary to produce a variable weight and density web is accomplished by creating variable, negative pressure regions across the surface of a condenser or other vacuum screen, which causes fibers to migrate toward areas of lower pressure. Also disclosed are embodiments of condenser and vacuum screens for producing such variable density web structures.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving the fatigue and stress corrosion cracking performance of irregular surfaces, such as welds assemblies of components, using a positioning system, such as a robotic or CNC machine, to position a tool head for inducing compression along and into the surface of a workpiece to automatically follow the surface irregularities. The method and apparatus operates to follow a virtual control surface located below the actual surface of the workpiece thereby allowing the irregular topography surface to be uniformly processed with closed loop process control.

Abstract: A clamp forming apparatus capable of forming a clamp is shown and described. The clamp formed may have first and second engaging portions. The clamp forming apparatus may include at least one securing member. The clamp forming apparatus may also include a clamp positioning device operatively engaged with the at least one securing member, where at least one of the first or second engaging portions is supported by the clamp positioning device, and where a tangential load is applied around a circumference of the clamp and the at least one securing member secures at least one of the engaging portions of the clamp together in a direction generally normal to the tangential load.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling a vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window to be substituted for and/or replace a non-vacuum insulated glass window in an existing window assembly frame structure is disclosed. A width of a VIG window is substantially less than that of existing non-vacuum insulated glass (IG) windows (e.g., a double, triple or quad pane windows). A replacement stop is provided that compensates for the difference between the larger width of a non-vacuum insulated glass window and a VIG window which has a smaller width, thereby enabling the VIG window to be easily and cost effectively installed in existing window configurations originally intended for non-vacuum insulated glass windows.

Abstract: A system for rigging a control surface of an aircraft, wherein the control surface is movable relative to a reference structure of the aircraft by means of at least one actuator, comprises a mobile control unit having being connectable to at least one actuator, an input means for commanding a deflection of the control surface, and an optical rigging apparatus having a first rigging component and a second rigging component. The first rigging component is adapted for being mounted on a reference structure to which the control surface is swivably attached and the second rigging component is adapted for being mounted on the control surface itself. Thereby an accurate rigging may be conducted with a clearly reduced number of personnel and a clearly reduced time for completion.

Abstract: High precision work is performed on a work target (workpiece) during conveyance, irrespective of the oscillations accompanying conveyance. A work method includes steps of: predicting a predicted oscillation pattern occurring in a workpiece (W) afterwards from the measurement results of oscillation occurring in the workpiece (W) during conveyance by way of a workpiece conveyance device (2); controlling a robot (131) so as to operate at an oscillation according to the predicted oscillation pattern thus predicted; detecting oscillation occurring in the robot (131) during the step of controlling; and comparing the oscillation occurring in the robot (131) with the predicted oscillation pattern, and in the case of differing, adjusting so that the oscillation of the robot (131) matches the predicted oscillation pattern, in which each of these steps is completed before the robot (131) performs work on the workpiece (W).

Abstract: A sprinkler head removal is disclosed. Said sprinkler head remover comprises a tip portion having a width, a shaft having a first end and a second end; and, a handle having a first end and a second end. Said tip portion releasably connects to a sprinkler socket of a sprinkler head. Said tip portion attaches to said first end of said shaft. Said handle attaches to said second end of said shaft. Said width of said tip portion varies according to an internal diameter of said sprinkler socket.

Abstract: A system and method for removing adjacent rims from dual wheel vehicles is provided. The system and method involve the use of a specialized tool that comprises a threaded bolt, a pusher assembly coupled to one end of the threaded bolt, and a puller assembly threadably connected to the bolt proximate the other end and separated a prescribed distance from the pusher assembly. The pusher assembly has an engagement face configured to engage an outer edge of a wheel rim or a surface of a rotor or drum. The puller assembly has a shoulder portion with an engagement surface configured to also engage with an edge of the adjacent wheel rim. As the threaded bolt is rotated, the pusher assembly remains in a general stationary orientation while the puller assembly moves axially along the threaded bolt away from the pusher assembly to loosen or separate the wheel rim.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using the apparatus to join hull plates of a ship's hull includes forming a flat plate to match three-dimensional contours of a ship or boat hull. The apparatus including a pair of angularly adjustable arms attached at a pivot point, an angle adjusting mechanism to adjust an angle between the arms, an anchoring member on distal ends of each of the arms to secure the applicator bar in a fixed position relative to the boat member, and a plurality of extendable pressing members attached along a length of the arms to engage the structural plate.

Abstract: A conduit spacer assembly for supporting and conveying an inner conduit into an outer conduit. The conduit spacer assembly has one or more conveyance assemblies moveable along a track coupled to the outer conduit. One or more conduit spacers are suspended from the conveyance assemblies, and support the inner conduit. The conveyance assemblies may be coupled together by a strap member. A force applied to one conveyance assembly is transferred to the other conveyance assemblies via the strap member. An installation assembly having a frame structure and a track support assist with the installation of the conduit spacer assembly and the inner conduit.

Abstract: A display fixture for displaying an object, such as bound media, includes a base having a shelf engaging portion that mounts to an underside of a shelf, a brush support portion and a brush having an elongated spine. The elongated spine is received by the brush support portion and a plurality of flexible bristles that depend downwardly from the elongated spine. The distal ends of the plurality of flexible bristles are free from contacting the base, and when not engaged with the object, the flexible bristles are oriented substantially normal to the shelf.

Abstract: A powered latch system for a door of a vehicle including a latch assembly, actuatable inside and outside handles, a powered actuator and a door controller that causes the powered actuator to unlatch the latch assembly upon actuation of the inside and outside door handles. The latch assembly may be mechanically unlatched by a user within a vehicle interior even if the powered actuator does not actuate due to a loss of electrical power or other failure. The controller can be programmed to unlatch the latch assembly according to various criteria as required to meet the specific requirements of different markets.

Abstract: Embodiments of oxygen concentrators having a sieve bed that includes a vessel filled with a separation medium are disclosed. The sieve bed vessel at least partially supports one chassis component of the oxygen concentrator with respect to another chassis component. of the oxygen concentrator.

Abstract: A method of forming a stent includes the steps of forming a composite member into a stent pattern, forming openings through an outer member of the composite member, processing the composite member to remove a portion of the composite member without adversely affecting the outer member, and swaging the outer member to create a plurality of lumens. The composite member may be formed of an outer member with an hourglass-shaped inner member, wherein the processing step removes the inner member and the swaging step forms two lumens from the hourglass shaped cavity. The composite member may be formed of an outer member, an inner member, and an intermediate member, wherein the processing step removes the intermediate member and the swaging step presses portions of the outer member into contact with the inner member to form two lumens separated by the inner member.

Abstract: An electrical conduit coupling comprising a casing and first and second locks is provided. The casing includes opposed first and second openings, and first, second and third crimps. The first, second and third crimps are formed in the casing to provide a smaller diameter in the casing at each crimp. The first lock includes a flange and a plurality of fingers extending from the flange. Each finger includes a first surface and second surface opposite the first surface. A rise portion is located on the first surface of each finger and a tab surface extends from the second surface of each finger. Each finger includes a tip surface extending opposite the first surface and from the second surface.

Abstract: A PIM holder for attaching a PIM device having a cable to a rail in a medical environment includes a holster and a clamping device. The holster includes an open end sized to receive a PIM device and includes a cable opening extending from the open end on a side adjacent the open end to a side opposite the open end. The clamping device is sized and configured to attach the holster to a rail. The clamping device includes a stationary jaw secured to the holster and a moving jaw disposed adjacent the stationary jaw. The stationary jaw and moving jaw form an opening that receives the rail in a lateral direction and forms a passage therebetween to capture the rail. An actuator is pivotable between an open position and a closed position to displace the moving jaw to open and close the clamping device.

Abstract: A coupling apparatus for selectively securing a recycling container to a refuse container is provided. The coupling apparatus includes a back plate having first end and a second end and a crossover portion extending the said back plate at the first end. The coupling apparatus also includes a coupling portion extending from the crossover portion, the coupling portion having a generally U-shaped profile, and a retaining member extending from said back plate at the second end and positioned generally beneath the crossover portion. The coupling apparatus further includes an elastomeric member configured for selective attachment to the crossover portion. The coupling portion is configured to receive a handle of a trailing container and the back plate is configured to engage a lower bar of a lead container.

Abstract: A sun shading apparatus includes a supporting frame, a shading frame and a shading fabric. The supporting frame includes first and second leg frames, and a supporting bar extended between the first and the second leg frames, while the second leg frame has third and fourth mounting slots. The shading frame includes first and second coupling joints each having a V-shaped cross section, first and second frame members, and a reinforcing frame, wherein the supporting bar is extended between the first and second coupling joints. The first and the second frame member are coupled with the first coupling joint and the second coupling joint respectively, while the reinforcing frame is extended between the first and second frame member and the supporting bar to form a support platform. The shading fabric is detachably mounted on the support platform for shading adverse weather condition.

Abstract: An adjustable pipe connector device for connecting two pipes, each of the pipes having a central axis, includes at least three disks. Each of the disks has a bore extending between opposite surfaces of that disk. The disks include two opposite external disks and a central disk between the two opposite external disks. The bore of each of the opposite external disks is connectable to one of the pipes. Each of the opposite external disks is rotatable relative to the central disk so as to achieve a configuration wherein the device matchingly connects between the pipes when the central axes of the pipes are laterally offset, angularly misaligned or both, the bores of the disks forming a flow path between the pipes.