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Applications Published on 11/12/2009


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Application No.Application TitleIssue Date
20090276929IDENTIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE
An identification apparatus and methods of use are presented. Embodiments include a loop of flexible material, having and exterior surface. Indicia, identifying an organization, is displayed on at least a portion of the exterior surface. A container is provided to store...
11/12/2009
20090276930WELD CHARACTERISTIC COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR A WELDING MASK
Methods and systems for transmitting a torch angle and/or a torch-to-workpiece distance error to a welding operator when these parameters are outside of a preset optimal range via real time visual and/or audio cues are provided. One embodiment of the present disclosure ...
11/12/2009
20090276931Eye-Protection Device Having Dual High Voltage Switching
An auto darkening eye protection device comprising a shutter assembly and a control circuit. The shutter assembly is adjustable between a light state and a dark state. The control circuit comprises a sensing circuit, a weld detect circuit, a positive voltage generator, ...
11/12/2009
20090276932Shock absorber for a forearm protecting device
This invention concerns a forearm protecting and shock absorbing device (120) covering the forearms from the base of the elbow to the wrist providing protection against attacks with truncheons, even with bladed weapons in various situations. The device may cover ...
11/12/2009
20090276933PROTECTIVE ARTICLES HAVING A PLURALITY OF CORE MEMBERS
A protective guard for reducing injury to a shin of a person includes a conformable substrate and a plurality of core members disposed adjacent to a surface of the conformable substrate. The plurality of core members are arranged such that a first of the core members is...
11/12/2009
20090276934Multi-layer adhesive disposable bib
A multi-layer adhesive disposable bib is provided. The layers of material of the bib are ultrasonically bonded together. The first layer is located at the exterior surface of the bib and is made of a lightweight, non-woven material which is tear resistant and lint resis...
11/12/2009
20090276935Disposable and sanitory upper torso garment for shielding the skin of a person from a brassiere
A method of shielding the skin, especially the armpits and the midriff, of a person from a brassiere when the person tries on the brassiere. The method includes the step of wearing, by the person, a disposable and sanitary upper garment, which includes an upper torso en...
11/12/2009
20090276936SHAPE CHANGEABLE TEXTILE FABRIC
A waterproof layer is formed as necessary on one or both surfaces of a textile fabric and as an outermost layer there is formed a water-swelling layer comprising a water-insoluble water-swelling resin applied in a pattern form....
11/12/2009
20090276937Collapsible costumes
A costume assembly has one or more structures such as headgear structures, body structures or single composite structures. Each of these structures has at least one foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation. Each frame member can include fabric...
11/12/2009
20090276938Dual-purpose neck gaiter
A dual-purpose neck gaiter includes a hollow cylindrical gaiter body that has two insertion holes near one of two openings thereof, and an elastic cord member inserted through the insertion holes of the hollow cylindrical gaiter body for tying up one end of the hollow c...
11/12/2009
20090276939SOCK
A sock may include a first low-elasticity area disposed on a dorsal portion of the foot, the first low-elasticity area being band-shaped and having a lower elasticity than other areas of the sock. The first low-elasticity area may include a curved ankle portion and an e...
11/12/2009
20090276940Mask defogging system
A system for supplying and carrying air into the interior lens of a closed mask, helmet or goggle for the purpose of removing accumulated precipitation from the mask lens consisting of a battery powered air pump or aerator of any size or type which removably attaches to...
11/12/2009
20090276941Aquatic Goggles
Aquatic goggles may incorporate a pair of eyepieces, a nosebridge extending between the eyepieces, and a headstrap. In some configurations, at least one of the eyepieces includes a lens, a gasket extending around the lens, and an extension member extending outward from ...
11/12/2009
20090276942Swimming goggles
Swimming goggles are provided which have a frame unit, buckle units and a head strap assembled on the buckle units. The frame unit includes a left frame and a right frame respectively around a user's eyes, a connecting member detachably connecting the left frame and the...
11/12/2009
20090276943IMPACT DISPERSION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
An impact assembly for protecting a wearer comprises a plurality of impact parts. Each impact part defines a main portion, a first connecting portion, and a second connecting portion. The main portion defines a first surface and a second surface. The first and second co...
11/12/2009
20090276944HINGE ASSEMBLY FOR A TOILET SEAT
A hinge assembly for a toilet seat, the hinge assembly comprising a hinge post for pivotally supporting the toilet seat on a toilet bowl, a bolt connectable to the hinge post for securing the hinge post to the toilet bowl, the bolt being configured to extend through an ...
11/12/2009
20090276945Sanitary over
Sanitary Cover is a spring-loaded, pressure activated device that can be attached to a toilet seat and has flaps that move out of and into place when pressure is placed on the toilet seat and removed from the toilet seat, respectively. To use Sanitary Cover, a user coul...
11/12/2009
20090276946DUAL-DETENT RETROFITABLE TOILET FLUSH ASSEMBLY
The present invention provides a two-level flush assembly that can be retrofitted to virtually any toilet with a tank that provides two different water volumes for toilet flushing with a full tank flush for heavy waste and a partial tank flush for light or liquid waste....
11/12/2009
20090276947Toilet Flapper And Method
Disclosed are a toilet flapper and associated methods. In one representative embodiment, a flapper is provided having an upper side and a sealing side, the sealing side including a sealing surface. A dome protrudes from the sealing side at a middle of the sealing surfac...
11/12/2009
20090276948Bidet toilet seat apparatus and system for its use
A bidet toilet seat apparatus and method of using the apparatus comprising: a seat having body that has an upper surface, a lower surface, and an open interior; a fluid inlet plug extending from a location associated with the body and communicating with a plurality of s...
11/12/2009
20090276949Elastic Toilet Bowl
One embodiment of elastic toilet bowl having an O-shaped ring (25) which is joined at its inside edge with a bowl (26). The bowl (26) made of an elastic material so that it can return quickly to its original state after being repetitively stretched....
11/12/2009
20090276950METHOD AND MEANS FOR HEATING AND CONTROLLING THE TEMPERATURES IN A SAUNA
A control panel used in combination with a power unit to control the operation of a sauna. The control panel is equipped with a microprocessor that has software and proper circuitry to allow a user to use buttons to input information into the control panel regarding the...
11/12/2009
20090276951BUBBLE GENERATION ASSEMBLY
A bubble generation assembly for a basin, wherein the bubble generation assembly comprises: a base portion comprising a bottom surface, a raised edge, and a top surface comprising raised portions with a plurality of holes therein, wherein the base portion is configured ...
11/12/2009
20090276952POWER GENERATING WATER JET
An electrical power generating water jet for a spa, pool, or the like, having a stationary housing as a stator and at least one water jet as a rotor for generating electrical power when a pressurized fluid imparts movement of the jet relative to the stationary housing s...
11/12/2009
20090276953DIVERTER ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN HOLDING SHOWER HEAD AND SHOWER NOZZLE
A diverter assembly includes a main body, a valve device and a movable body. The main body is hollow and has a water inlet tube and two water outlet tubes. One of the two water outlet tubes is communicated through a hose to a shower nozzle. The valve device is disposed ...
11/12/2009
20090276954SPOUT MOUNTING
A spout retention device is disclosed which mounts a spout to a support member. The spout retention device may keep the spout is a spaced apart relationship relative to the support member and may be made of an insulating material....
11/12/2009
20090276955PATIENT TRANSFER SYSTEM WITH ASSOCIATED FRAMES AND LIFT CARTS
The invention is directed to a patient transfer system with associated patient support frames, lift carts, lifts, carts, and other accessories for use therewith. The support frames of the present invention as depicted in the exemplary embodiments are designed to: (a) pr...
11/12/2009
20090276956Transformable and Removable Bed Covering
Disclosed is a removable bed covering assembly including both a fitted covering and a top covering which can be converted into a sleeping bag. The top covering is secured to the bed using a fitted covering attached to the mattress of the bed. The top covering and fitted...
11/12/2009
20090276957Mat with gel-containing layer and carriers therefor
A multilayered personal exercise mat having at least one gel-containing layer. The gel-containing layer may include microspheres. The mat may include a flap with reinforced apertures that allow the mat to be suspended from hooks for storage. The mat may also include a s...
11/12/2009
20090276958CUSTOMIZABLE, CONVENIENT BED UNIT
A portable enclosure for covering a conventional mattress, supported by a frame which is removably connected to a holding member. The holding member can be four angle members having inside corners which fit under and along the sides of the mattress corners. The frame is...
11/12/2009
20090276959STRETCHER AND A PATIENT TRANSPORT SYSTEM
A stretcher for transporting patients, comprising a rest plane (2) for supporting a patient in a substantially lying position, and means for raising (3, 35) for raising the rest plane (2) with respect to the surface on which the stretcher (1)...
11/12/2009
20090276960Adjustable Pillow Device
An adjustable pillow device includes a base adapted to be disposed on a supporting surface, a pillow unit disposed above the base and movable vertically relative to the base, and an adjustable supporting unit mounted on the base, disposed between the base and the pillow...
11/12/2009
20090276961METHOD FOR AROUSING A SLEEPER VIA AUTOMATIC DEFLATION OF AN AIR MATTRESS
An embodiment of the present invention is a method for automated deflation of an air mattress to create discomfort and arouse a recumbent individual on the mattress. The method comprises the steps of providing an air mattress comprising a plurality of separate chambers;...
11/12/2009
20090276962STRIKING TOOL
A multi-function tool having a handle portion and a plurality of structures operable therewith for the performance of a plurality of functions. The multi-function tool allows fast and convenient transition between any of the plurality of functions in order to enable com...
11/12/2009
20090276963Can opener, press and lid remover
The can opener, press and lid remover is a kitchen appliance that includes a can opener, a turnkey press, a magnetic lid remover, and a spout. The can opener, press, spout and lid remover are attached to a cylindrical-receptacle provided with a closable opening adapted ...
11/12/2009
20090276964Dye Remover Composition
The present invention provides a dye remover composition performing destaining by the reduction action of a reducing agent, wherein the composition reduces the irritation to a scalp when applied to the scalp and is capable of preventing air oxidation after the destainin...
11/12/2009
20090276965Glyoxal-alkyl polyglycol ether acetals
The invention relates to amphiphilic acetal of the formula (1)

wherein R1 is n-C8-C22-alkyl, iso-C9-C22-alkyl, n-C5-C18-alkylphenyl...

11/12/2009
20090276966Washing machine with hollow agitators
A washing machine includes a horizontally rotatable drum having a drum shell. Hollow agitators are disposed on the inside of the drum and have a base as part of the drum shell and at least one inlet opening to allow lye into the hollow space. Outlet openings are located...
11/12/2009
20090276967POOL CLEANING VEHICLE HAVING INTERNAL DRIVE PROPULSION
Disclosed herein is a pool cleaning device including an internal drive assembly mounted outside the interior cavity of the device housing. The device including a pool cleaning vehicle, the vehicle including a housing defining a body shell and the body shell including an...
11/12/2009
20090276968Abrasion apparatus with an abrading belt and product chambers
An apparatus and method for abrading the surface of objects are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a chamber, an abrasive surface defining a wall of said chamber and drive means for moving the abrasive surface relative to the chamber. In use, the aforementioned relative...
11/12/2009
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