Patents Issued in January 8, 2015
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Publication number: 20150007372Abstract: The present invention relates to a glove structure 10 comprising a glove 11 and at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C suitable for being applied on the dorsal portion 11A of at least one phalanx area of at least one finger portion I, II, III, IV, V of the glove 11. According to the invention said at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C is made of rigid material and is shaped so as to cover the dorsal portion 11A and the side portions 11C and to leave uncovered the palmar portion 11B of said at least one phalanx area. Said at least one protective element 12, 14, 16, 16A, 16B, 18, 18A, 18B, 18C is adapted to transmit along a path surrounding said at least one phalanx area compression forces acting on said at least one phalanx area. According to the invention, the glove structure 10 comprises at least one patch 21A, 21B, 21C made of microfiber material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Giovanni Mazzarolo
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Publication number: 20150007373Abstract: A shirt protection device may include a strip of material cut to be placed around a portion of a shirt. The strip of material may be flexible and substantially transparent. The strip of material may be permanently attached by ironing the strip of material into the shirt. An adhesive may removably attach the strip of material to a portion of a shirt. The adhesive may have a cover for when the shirt protection device may not be in use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Jared Thaddeus Martin
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Publication number: 20150007374Abstract: A transferable garment, for seamlessly transforming an existing bikini swimsuit to a tankini swimsuit, comprising a front side, a back side seamlessly connected to the front side, a torso portion having a top portion and a bottom portion, the front side and the back side forming the torso portion and the torso portion being sized to cover at least a portion of a wearer's torso, an upper front section of the front side, an upper rear section portion of the back side, a first securing mechanism seamlessly connected to the upper front section for securing the torso portion to necks straps of the existing bikini swimsuit, a second securing mechanism seamlessly connected to the upper rear section for securing the torso portion to back straps of the existing bikini swimsuit. The first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism temporarily secures the torso portion to the existing bikini swimsuit.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Melissa Larson, Kristi Osmond
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Publication number: 20150007375Abstract: A holder for securing glasses or other personal item that is securely incorporated into an article of clothing or accessory at the time of manufacture. The holder includes a base member inserted into or attached to the article or accessory or to a trim which is itself attached to an article or accessory. A hanger is connected to the base member and includes a loop connected to a support base. One or more openings can be provided on the base member. The support base and base member can be integrally formed. The support base can be formed from part of the article or accessory or trim. The holder allows a wearer to insert a piece of a pair of glasses, or a part of another item, through the loop and allows the item to assume a secure and relatively flat position. It may include an RFID tag and/or a cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Hang On Holder, LLCInventors: Janice LEE-HOLOWKA, Patricia LEE, Marc LESTER
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Publication number: 20150007376Abstract: A cycling suit (1) comprising a plurality of fabric panels which are associated along structural seam lines, the suit comprising left and right leg portions (2), wherein each one of said left and right leg portions is made of a single fabric panel (3), said panel having two curvilinear opposite sides (5, 6) and being folded until said opposite sides meet each other, forming a curvilinear and substantially S-shaped seam line (4) in the rear part of the leg portion (2), and wherein said seam is the only seam of the respective leg portion of the suit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Roger MAIER
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Publication number: 20150007377Abstract: A multi-use wrap is provided which is wearable in myriad different styles, under various categories. The wrap preferably is a substantially rectangular piece of fabric having first and second opposed long edges and first and second opposed short edges, and having a seam along all edges including a fusible interfacing incorporated therein. The wrap can be a shawl that can be worn as a caplet, pinned, belted, off the shoulder, off two shoulders or buttoned down the back. The second implementation is as a sleeve fully buttoned and put on like a jacket or buttoned in back for a covered shoulder effect. The third implementation is as a neck scarf simply tied in front, double tied in front, loosely wrapped, braided, one end tucked inside the other, wrapped around the head. The fourth implementation is as a skirt buttoned on one side with a V shape in the front, to the side or in the back.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Joan Pavalon, Jocelyn Weinzimmer
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Publication number: 20150007378Abstract: An ICU/CCU/NICU garment for a patient during hospitalization includes an upper portion of the garment, a lower portion of the garment, and a rear portion of the garment. The upper garment portion includes a pair of front panels releasably connected to each other and to a neck panel leaving an open back. The lower portion of the garment includes an abdominal panel having a pair of leg extensions and a central genital flap leaving an open back. The rear portion having a rear panel is releasably attached to each of the upper portion and the lower portion to provide a desired degree of coverage, while facilitating a selective exposure of the posterior of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Richard Hatton
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Publication number: 20150007379Abstract: Provided is activewear with hidden pockets. More particularly, athletic garments such as pants comprising one or more waistband pocket, preferably concealable, are included. In embodiments, athletic garments with an interior concealed pocket in the fold-over portion of a fold down waistband are provided. The waistband pocket enables the wearer to store items such as car keys, hotel room keys and/or smart phones relatively inconspicuously and securely in the waistband of the garment. A purpose of the concealment includes minimizing attention from the items stored within the pocket and allowing the wearer to participate in a variety of athletic sports or events while carrying personal items in a secure manner. Preferred embodiments include athletic pants comprising (i) a fold down waistband, (ii) an annular storage pocket capable of retaining items without any additional material added to the pant, and (iii) one or more slits for the opening for the pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Leigh Cockram
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Publication number: 20150007380Abstract: A drawstring closure system includes a drawstring band assembly comprising a band assembly with a channel having a first open end and a second open end and a plurality of channel apertures located longitudinally along the channel. A drawstring is thread through the channel from the first open end to the second open end and has sufficient length to allow the ends of the drawstring to be drawn and tied. The channel apertures facilitate the insertion and reinsertion of the drawstring.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Michael T. Hodgdon
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Publication number: 20150007381Abstract: A unique method of divulging and fashioning one's astrological or zodiac sign; as well as one's related symbols & associated traits. To provide a profile image with greater social definition, class and style; to include an exhilarated depiction of the astrological or zodiac symbols with each individual sign having its own powerful, descriptive and sophisticated title and/or a unique delineation and layout of one's positive traits. This classy methodology is fashionable, impressive and at the same time, reflects positively the personality, romanticism and habitual tendencies of the sexes. This fashionable methodology and its functionality are structured in a woven label applique format with a heat sealed backing {The word applique? or appliques? when used, shall also be construed to mean “Astro-Patch” or “Astro-Patches” when referred to in the singular or plural context as appropriate}. These heat-activated appliques are created in variable sizes, colors, and shapes.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Wallace Burke, Emma B. Burke
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Publication number: 20150007382Abstract: A garment includes a body defining a torso opening, a first leg opening, and a second leg opening. The body has a crotch portion and an interior surface. A pad retention feature is disposed in the crotch portion of the body and extends from the interior surface of the body. The pad retention feature includes a front assembly of diagonally-extending members and a rear assembly of diagonally extending members.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: SOLUTIONS IP, LLCInventor: Shelley L. Akerley
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Publication number: 20150007383Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective headpiece for an athlete of a game using a projectile to protect at least a portion of the brow, temple and jaw of the athlete's head against impacts by the projectile. The protective head piece is releasably securable to the athlete's head and includes a mask portion comprising an impact resistant material. The mask portion includes a brow portion adapted to substantially shield the athlete's brow area and having opposed sides. A temple portion is positioned at each side of the brow portion and adapted to substantially shield the athlete's temple areas. The mask portion also includes a jaw portion extending from each of the temple portions and adapted to substantially shield at least the athlete's lower jaw. The jaw portion includes a front portion which defines an opening sized to permit frontal viewing of the athlete's mouth.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 4, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: HOPLITE ARMOUR, LLCInventors: Bryan Emrich, John Larkin, Frederick Mariani, William Rempe
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Publication number: 20150007384Abstract: A method and device for unclogging a drain assembly by creating an airtight, watertight seal in the drain assembly. An overflow cover device functions to form a complete seal in the drain assembly, such that no air and water pressure is lost throughout the drain assembly while a plunging device creates pressure and a vacuum over a drain opening. The water pressure generated by the plunging device is maximized to remove a clog in the drain assembly. The overflow cover device includes a front surface, and a mounting surface. The mounting surface includes a cover seal on the peripheral edge for inhibiting the escape of air and water. The mounting surface engages the overflow opening, and secures into place through machine screws that pass through one or two holes in the overflow cover device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Mark A. Carlson
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Publication number: 20150007385Abstract: A convertible furniture piece has a compact profile while folded with the seat cushions residing at a comfortable and ergonomic height and an esthetically pleasing streamlined appearance. The convertible furniture takes advantage of a leg assembly that is anchored within the thickness of the mechanism panels so as to stack the foot and body panels closer to each other. The leg assembly is also anchored at a position other than the edges of the panels to help conceal the leg assembly below the bed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Thomas A. Garland
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Publication number: 20150007386Abstract: A table assembly for a patient transfer device has an upper table with side plates that are differentially extended at the ends, and valve control for pneumatic tubing integrated with retraction of the side plates. During patient delivery only the delivery side plate is raised, to avoid catching linens in the nip formed between upper and lower belts. A slide assembly supporting the table assembly includes a fixed plate, an intermediate plate, and a full-motion plate which extend by means of rack-and-pinion drives. Each plate is symmetrical, and pinions are symmetrically located on opposite sides of the fixed or intermediate plate to allow hyperextension to either the left or right. Improved steerage for the device is provided by two centerline wheels which counter-rotate from a straight position to a turning position and further to a lateral position wherein the wheels are orthogonal to the longitudinal centerline of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: MEDIGLIDER CORP.Inventors: Richard A. Patterson, Lawrence R. Gravell
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Publication number: 20150007387Abstract: A travel cot includes a frame unit, and two articulation units. The frame unit includes four corner blocks, four support legs, four elastic plates, two first connecting bars, and four second connecting bars. Each of the articulation units includes a positioning plate, a clamping plate, a movable plate, at least one positioning ball, at least one compression spring, a pivot shaft, and a hooked piece. Thus, the hooked piece of each of the articulation units is hooked on the clamping plate and the movable plate to limit the bending direction of the second connecting bars, so that the second connecting bars can only be pivoted upward and cannot be pivoted downward by limit of the hooked piece to prevent the second connecting bars from being bent downward and injuring the infant or baby.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Feng-Jun Lo
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Publication number: 20150007388Abstract: A bedding product having a colored hem and methods of making the same are disclosed. The bedding product can have a plain body attached to a colored hem which is made color fast so as to inhibit fading of the colored hem and/or prevent bleeding, crocking, and/or running of color from the colored hem onto the plain body during the useful life of the bedding product. The colored hem can be made color fast by a method including selecting a fabric, selecting dyes based on the fabric, preparing the fabric such as by mercerizing, applying the dyes, and treating the dyed fabric to remove unfixed dyes contained in the fabric to improve subsequent colorfastness.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Phillip Harrison
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Publication number: 20150007389Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bedding apparatus. In one embodiment, the bedding apparatus is configured to slip over a mattress such that the bedding apparatus substantially encloses the mattress except the front or head of the mattress. The bedding apparatus is configured such that, once installed over the mattress, there is sufficient space between the top of the mattress and the top panel of the bedding apparatus to enable a user to lay atop the mattress and under the top panel of the bedding apparatus. Additionally, once installed, the bottom panel of the bedding apparatus is positioned under the mattress such that the bedding apparatus is held in place by a combination of the weight of the mattress and the weight of the user (when the user is laying on the mattress).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Jeffrey Ronald Blethen, Kyle Parker Blatt, Frederick David Winans
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Publication number: 20150007390Abstract: A patient transport system includes a patient transport device configured to be docked on a medical instrument, and a detection device configured to determine information relevant to an approach, occurring during docking, of the patient transport device to the medical instrument. The patient transport system assists the docking procedure of the patient transport device on the medical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 4, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Sultan Haider, Ludwig Kreischer
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Publication number: 20150007391Abstract: An electric bed with a sliding block linkage has a head board, an inner frame, an outer frame, and a head supporting part. Two ends of the head supporting part are in rotatable connection with the head board and the outer frame. The inner frame is in sliding connection with the outer frame. The head board is in rotatable connection with the inner frame. A sliding block linkage has a driving device used for driving the inner frame to move relative to the outer frame. Relative sliding in a horizontal direction controls a horizontal movement distance of the head board. Optionally, the inner frame is positioned on the outer frame and movably connected with it by a sliding chute. The inner frame is driven by a motor to horizontally move relative to the outer frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: JIAXING SHUFUDE ELECTRIC BED CO., LTDInventor: JIANCHUN XU
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Publication number: 20150007392Abstract: An ergonomic body support comprises a deformable cushion module and a flexible cover closely encasing the cushion module. The cushion module has an undeformed state and forms an undeformed configuration along with the cover in the undeformed state. The undeformed state comprises a pair of substantially identical V-shaped panels, each defining a vertex having a width W1 and first and second diverging arms. The arms terminate in first and second ends of equal widths W2. The panels are equidistantly spaced a height h and the undeformed configuration is symmetric to a central plane through the vertices and equidistantly spaced between the ends. The undeformed configuration has a generally rectangular profile along the arms. The panels each have a boundary length defined by an outer circumference C1, an inner circumference C2 and the ends.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Nancy Creed
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Publication number: 20150007393Abstract: A sleep system comprises a mattress comprising a plurality of zones, each zone comprising at least one fluid inflatable bladder, a controller configured to control a fluid pressure within the at least one fluid inflatable bladder of each of the plurality of zones, and a user controlling device in communication with the controller, the user controlling device being configured to display a firmness identifier, the firmness identifier comprising a plurality of symbols, each symbol corresponding to a pressure setting within the at least one fluid inflatable bladder of a corresponding one of the plurality of zones.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: SELECT COMFORT CORPORATIONInventor: Wade Daniel Palashewski
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Publication number: 20150007394Abstract: A laundry treating appliance and a method operating a laundry treating appliance having a dye sensor configured to output a signal indicative of the amount of dye within liquid in the treating chamber, a controller having a memory in which is stored a set of executable instructions including at least one user-selectable cycle of operation, and a user interface operably coupled with the controller and providing an input and output function for the controller and provide information related to a dye release.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: FARHAD ASHRAFZADEH, CLAUDIO CIVANELLI, SARAH E. IHNE
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Publication number: 20150007395Abstract: Disclosed is a drum type washing machine, including a cabinet configured to form an outer appearance; a tub in the cabinet and configured to contain water therein; a drum in the tub and configured to accommodate laundry therein; and a lifter on the drum, configured to lift the laundry in the drum by upward rotation of the drum. The lifter comprises a lifter housing fixed to the drum and having an opening in one or more ends or sides thereof; and a lifter plate pivotally coupled to the lifter housing, the lifter plate being configured to hold water in the lifter during the upward rotation of the drum.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: In Dong KIM
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Publication number: 20150007396Abstract: Disclosed is a washing machine including an air storage unit. configured to store air therein; a compression unit configured to communicate with the air storage unit and the outer tub, and to compress the air in the air storage unit by compressing water from an outer tub of the washing machine; and a water spraying tube connected to the compression unit and the tub cover. Further, the washing machine includes an opening and closing unit configured to open and close a flow path of the water spraying tube, wherein the opening and closing unit is configured to cause the water to be sprayed into an inner tub using compressed air from the air storage unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Jae Woo LEE, Hye Ung KIM
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Publication number: 20150007397Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of maintaining chemical reactivity of an oxidative hair colorant in an opened flexible sachet including a reclosure element. The quality of the re-closure will strongly influence how the hair colorant will perform when using it as intended. The method according to the present invention ensures maintaining chemical reactivity by improving the quality of the re-closure by intuitively inducing safe and tight re-closure by users of such hair colorant. This is achieved by providing the sachet to the user in a configuration already in its re-closure position, while the sachet has not been opened yet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: George Scott KERR, Alton Lloyd FINLEY
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Publication number: 20150007398Abstract: An oral hygiene implement attachable to a handle of an oral hygiene device is provided. The implement includes a housing; a functional element movably mounted at the housing such that it can be driven into a motion; a motion transmitter element coupled with the functional element; and an adhesive layer provided at the motion transmitter element for adhesively coupling the motion transmitter element with a drive shaft of the handle when being attached.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Norbert Schaefer, Daniel Dietzel
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Publication number: 20150007399Abstract: A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising non-spherical and/or non-rolling abrasive cleaning particles wherein the abrasive cleaning particles comprise extruded, and/or three-dimensional printed, elements having a longitudinal length “L” extending parallel to a z-axis and a complex cross-sectional shape extending on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal length “L” and parallel to an x-y plane, wherein the complex cross-sectional shape comprises one or more elongate protrusions projecting in a direction parallel to the longitudinal length “L”, each protrusion having at least one edge, and wherein the complex cross-sectional shape is a predetermined non-random cross-sectional shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Denis Alfred GONZALES, Michael Leslie GROOMBRIDGE, Michael MCDONNELL, Gregor Anton MEISSNER, Dominic Michael PIFF
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Publication number: 20150007400Abstract: A liquid cleaning and/or cleansing composition comprising non-spherical and/or non-rolling abrasive cleaning particles wherein the abrasive cleaning particles comprise extruded, and/or three dimensional printed, elements wherein the elements have a longitudinal length L extending parallel to a z-axis and a predetermined cross-sectional shape on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal length L and projecting along the length L, the predetermined cross-sectional shape having a form factor of from 0.1 to 0.7 as measured according to ISO 9276-6, and wherein the ratio of the length L to perimeter-equivalent diameter of the predetermined cross-sectional shape “ECD PHull” is from 0.5 to 3.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Denis Alfred GONZALES, Michael Leslie GROOMBRIDGE, Michael MCDONNELL, Gregor Anton MEISSNER, Dominic Michael PIFF
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Publication number: 20150007401Abstract: An oral care implement is provided having a head frame and a cleaning elements assembly attached thereto with tooth cleaning elements extending from one or more carriers. One or more central carriers can be suspended via a flexible bridge between a pair of support carriers attached to the head frame. The bridge may be formed from an elastomer and permit the one or more central carriers to move from an initial position toward the head frame during use. The bridge may include rigid supports and flexible elastomeric supports. The carriers and the bridge can be formed as a unitary assembly attached to the head frame, such as via mechanical connections. The mechanical connections could include snap-fit connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Kenneth Waguespack, Robert Moskovich, Bruce M. Russell, Douglas Hohlbein
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Publication number: 20150007402Abstract: A oral hygiene tool has a tongue scraper and a toothbrush with an elongate toothbrush body. The tongue scraper is telescopically engaged with the elongate toothbrush body of the toothbrush, so that the tongue scraper can move between a collapsed configuration and an extended configuration relative to the toothbrush. A locking system may be included for locking the tongue scraper with the toothbrush so that relative movement is prohibited, and a resilient wall may cover and seal each of the locking apertures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Suresh Kurji Ladva
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Publication number: 20150007403Abstract: Improved mop base capable of using both surfaces of a normal mop arranged parallel to one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Zorzo Renato
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Publication number: 20150007404Abstract: An adjustable holder assembly for removably holding, articulating, and rotating painting tools may include a handle assembly. An articulating arm may be pivotally coupled to a proximal end of the handle assembly and may be configured to allow both the articulating arm and a tool handle housing to be simultaneously angularly adjusted from a longitudinal axis of the holder assembly to any position from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. The tool handle housing may be configured to removably secure a handle of a painting tool at least partially therein. The tool handle housing may be removably coupled to the articulating arm such that the tool handle housing can be rotationally adjusted around a longitudinal axis of the holder assembly to any position from 0 degrees to 90 degrees; and a receiver end defining a channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Chad Prosser, Eric Rudnick
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Publication number: 20150007405Abstract: A brushroll having bristle tufts of different flexibility suitable to cleaning floor tile and grout between the tile, and for sweeping up debris, including liquid floor cleaner.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Christopher A. Montagino
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Publication number: 20150007406Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus to hold one or more windshield wipers stationary against a vehicle window. The apparatus comprises a window placement module comprising a vacuum cup that has a vacuum zone and an attachment means that is located at a point on the cup other than within the vacuum zone. The attachment means is linked to a first point of each of one or more arms; a second point of each arm is linked to a clamping module optionally in a rotatable way. When in use the clamping module constrains movement of a windshield wiper.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Isaac M. Rabin, Steven Wang
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Publication number: 20150007407Abstract: The invention is based on a wiper blade device having an adapter element (14) that can be fixedly connected to a main component (10) of a wiper blade (11; 12; 13), said adapter element (14) comprising at least two side walls (16, 18) facing one another, which at least partially delimit a receiving region (20) for at least one part of at least one holding element (21; 22; 23) for a wiper arm (24; 26; 28). The invention states that at least one of the side walls (16, 18) has at least one recess (34, 36), formed as a bearing opening (30, 32), for a bearing element (38; 40).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Peter Saevels
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Publication number: 20150007408Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning the sight glass tube used in determining level of the contents of a vehicle mounted vacuum tank is disclosed. The apparatus includes a cleaning fluid tank holding a quantity of cleaning fluid mounted to the vacuum tank vehicle, a cleaning fluid vacuum line running between the sight glass tube and the cleaning fluid tank, and a control valve for opening and closing the cleaning fluid vacuum line whereby opening the cleaning fluid line will draw a quantity of cleaning fluid from the cleaning fluid tank through the cleaning fluid vacuum line and through the sight glass tube and thereby cleaning the sight glass tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: William D. Wyland, Justin W. Foreman
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Publication number: 20150007409Abstract: A reconfigurable upright vacuum cleaner has a portable surface cleaning unit removably mounted to an upper portion and is securable thereto by a portable surface cleaning unit lock. The portable surface cleaning unit has the operable members of the portable surface cleaning unit lock provided on the portable surface cleaning unit and removable with the portable surface cleaning unit from the upper portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Wayne Ernest Conrad
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Publication number: 20150007410Abstract: Provided is a vacuum cleaner. The vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner main body and a dust container communicating with the cleaner main body, the dust container storing dusts separated from air. The dust container includes a dust collection body including a dust storage part for storing the dusts, a pressing member for compressing the dusts stored in the dust collection body, and a cleaning member contacting an inner surface of the dust collection body to clean the inner surface of the dust collection body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Gun Ho HA, Ji Hoon KIM, Seung Heun LIM
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Publication number: 20150007411Abstract: A high efficiency dust controlling gutter broom apparatus comprises a mounting arm, and a gutter broom having a mounting structure and bristles depending from the mounting structure. The gutter broom is mounted via the mounting structure in supported relation on the mounting arm for rotation about a gutter broom axis. A gutter broom motor rotates the gutter broom about the gutter broom axis. A shroud has a roof portion and a wall portion depending from the roof portion. The shroud is mounted in supported relation on the mounting arm such that the roof portion covers at least a rear portion of the mounting structure of the gutter broom and the wall portion covers at least a rear portion of the bristles of the gutter broom. An air-flow precluding member is secured to the gutter broom for rotation therewith, to thereby substantially obstruct air flow through the gutter broom.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2012Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Roger P. Vanderlinden
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Publication number: 20150007412Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for bonding first and second grommet portions positioned on opposite sides of a sheet by means of localized heat and pressure applied to the first and second grommet portions. Heat and pressure may be applied by first and second pedestals positioned facing the first and second grommet portions. A registration post may secure to the first pedestal and extend through apertures in the grommet portions and sheet. The second pedestal may define an aperture for receiving the registration post. The registration post may be resiliently mounted to the first pedestal and be depressible into the first pedestal. The first and second grommet portions may have a lower melting temperature than the sheet and may bond to one another through an aperture defined by the sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Eric P. Neuron, Kevin W. Dee, Michael C. Bui
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Publication number: 20150007413Abstract: The invention disclosed provides a hinge capable of a vertical and overlay adjustment, comprised of a recessed hinge cup and a hinge arm connected to an attachment plate and an abutment plate which are further connected by a deformable hinge section. An overlay adjustment is provided by bending the deformable hinge section through use of an overlay adjustment screw fitted between the attachment plate and the abutment plate. The novel hinge provided is also adjustable vertically via an adjustment screw accessed by a portal in the attachment plate. The design is less complicated and therefore is lighter and less expensive than previous overlay adjustable hinges and allows delicate and semi-permanent adjustments to be made by a single installer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: HARDWARE RESOURCES, INC.Inventors: Mark Jeffrey Lowe, Udhaya Bhaskar Nallamottu
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Publication number: 20150007414Abstract: A castor assembly comprising a base plate, a wheel assembly extending from base plate, a vertical support member plate, a vertical retaining member, a retaining bolt, and a horizontal retaining member. The vertical support member has a pair of vertically spaced slots. The horizontal retaining member extends from the retaining bolt and is movable along the retaining bolt in a way that the horizontal retaining member is positionable between an open position, a first closed position wherein the horizontal retaining member is disposed in the first slot to retain an object having a first size in the object receiving space, and a second closed position wherein the horizontal retaining is disposed in the second slot to retain another object having a second size that is different from the first size in the object receiving space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Randal L. Chandler
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Publication number: 20150007415Abstract: A system for interconnecting multiple panel assemblies comprising a first bracketing body having a first bearing member and at least one planar member; a second bracketing body having a second bearing member pivotally engaged with the first bearing member and at least one planar member; a third bracketing body having at least one planar member; a fourth bracketing body having at least one planar member; a first panel receiving volume at least partially defined by the at least one planar member of the first and third bracketing bodies; a second panel receiving volume at least partially defined by the at least one planar members of the second and fourth bracketing bodies; and wherein the at least one planar members of the second and fourth bracketing bodies at least partially define a second panel receiving volume.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Ramon Kalinowski
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Publication number: 20150007416Abstract: A hinge module for an electronic device includes a main body and an upper cover. The hinge module includes a biaxial hinge and a pad. The biaxial hinge includes a first rotary shaft, a second rotary shaft and a connecting member. One end of the first rotary shaft is fixed to the main body, and another end of the first rotary shaft being pivotally connected with the connecting member. One end of the second rotary shaft is fixed to the upper cover, and another end of the second rotary shaft is pivotally connected with the connecting member. The pad is disposed at the connecting member of the biaxial hinge. When the upper cover rotates with respect to the main body, the connecting member and the pad rotates using the first rotary shaft as a rotation axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Yu-Chun Chen
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Publication number: 20150007417Abstract: A mouse house comprises a foam material for surrounding a computer mouse and providing a platform for a user's hand to rest on. The mouse house is wide enough to support all of a person's fingers in a neutral hand position and has side walls to prevent the mouse from tipping laterally. Viscoelastic foam may be used for the top surface for user comfort. The leading edge of the mouse house is set back from the operating keys of the mouse. The mouse house may have a bottom cavity with side fingers for securely gripping a wide variety of computer mice placed therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Craig D. O'Connell
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Publication number: 20150007418Abstract: The apparatus disclosed is a replacement of existing garage door tracks and a new and unique way to change garage door rollers, panels and guide track roller mounts. Said rollers of prior art have to have the track bent or removed. This task is simply too dangerous for the average homeowner and requires special tools. Said APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SECTIONAL DOOR ROLLERS IN SITU allows said artisan to remove and to replace said guide track rollers without exposing oneself to the dangerous conditions currently used. Said APPARATUS FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF SECTIONAL DOOR ROLLERS IN SITU allows the homeowner to position said guide track rollers adjacent to either said slot or said hole, remove said guide track roller retaining clip and remove the entire said guide track roller in one piece.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: George Franklin Milton
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Publication number: 20150007419Abstract: The present specification relates to the production of cotton plants and seeds and oil prepared therefrom having elevated levels of oleic and reduced levels of palmitic and linoleic acids. Furthermore, cottonseeds having low levels of cyclopropane and/or cyclopropene fatty acids and/or reduced levels of gossypol are described herein. The specification also describe FatB and CPA-FAS nucleotide and amino acid sequences derived from cotton facilitating, inter alia the direct modification of plant oil content and/or composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATIONInventors: Qing Liu, Allan Graham Green, Surinder Pal Singh
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Publication number: 20150007420Abstract: A removable device for holding or clipping at least two pieces of paper, cardboard, plastic film or other sheets of material together. The paper clip includes a self biasing spring member for providing spring tension to hold an article to a flat substrate such as a piece of paper or papers and may include locking elements for removable engagement and holding of sheets of paper or the like together.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Christopher Lusher
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Publication number: 20150007421Abstract: A safety assembly structure of a curtain bead chain is revealed herein. It comprises a bead chain having a string with a plurality of beads and having a safety assembly thereon for controlling a curtain. The safety assembly includes two insert blocks for joining to both ends of the string of the bead chain and a connecting unit wrapping around the two insert blocks for connecting thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: CHEN TIAN CO., LTD.Inventor: CHING-HSIANG CHENG