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Patents Published on 12/19/2006


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7150046Protective garment
Protective clothing comprises at least one protective material including an array of one or more superposed layers of woven fabric, wherein each fabric layer is flexible and includes at least one fabric, made of yarns having a strength of at least 900 MPa, that is j...
12/19/2006
7150047Indicator layout on an auto-darkening lens for use in welding
An indicator system and method for an auto-darkening lens or other device that is intended to be placed relatively close to the face of a wearer includes one or more indicators adjacent the lens and generally provides the indicators in the peripheral field of view o...
12/19/2006
7150048Method and apparatus for body impact protection
This invention relates to active protective garments which are inconspicuously worn by an individual and which activate upon certain conditions being met. Activation causes inflation of regions of the active protective garment to provide padding and impact cushionin...
12/19/2006
7150049Automatic toilet seat closer
An apparatus for closing a member against a substantially horizontal surface of an object, wherein the member comprises a first end and a second end thereby defining a longitudinal axis of the member, and wherein the first end of the member is hingably attached by a...
12/19/2006
7150050Toddler toilet trainer and method
A liner (200) for the waste receiving container (104) of a toddler potty trainer seat (100) comprises a liquid impervious outer shell (201) having exterior dimensions closely matched to the interior dimensions of the waste receiving conta...
12/19/2006
7150051Device for generating a massage stream in a sanitary tub
A device for generating a massage stream in a sanitary tub has an accommodation device that can be attached to an opening in the tub body of the sanitary tub, for accommodating an electric motor having a drive shaft, a propeller having a hub attached to the drive sh...
12/19/2006
7150052Portable dome cover for cribs and the like
A crib cover assembly includes a U-shaped central frame that includes an elongated cross bar and a pair of oppositely spaced end bars monolithically formed with the cross bar. The end bars are horizontally registered with opposed latitudinal edges of the crib and ar...
12/19/2006
7150053Bed guard assembly
A bed guard assembly includes a number of end panels, flexible connecting material for placement beneath a mattress, and connection pieces. The connection pieces connect the flexible connecting material to the end panels such that at least one end panel opposes anot...
12/19/2006
7150054Safety apparatus and method of use
Body orienting harnesses and associated structures are disclosed, along with methods of use. The body orienting harness can position a body, such an infant, with respect to the associated structure, such as a bed, bed frame or crib, a sheet, or a blanket for example...
12/19/2006
7150055Multi-layered bedclothes material
A material for bedclothes includes first and second outer layers connected together at their peripheries, the first outer layer being made of at least two sub-layers connected together, one sub-layer being a smooth fabric material and a second sub-layer being made o...
12/19/2006
7150056Patient support deck lifting/lowering assembly
A frame elevating mechanism having first and second frames vertically spaced from one another. The first frame is configured to be supported on a floor surface. The second frame has a pair of longitudinally spaced elongate guide tracks extending coextensively with e...
12/19/2006
7150057Lower leg and foot pillow
A pillow approximately like the letter P in a prone position with a substantially flat or even top or upper surface that upwardly underlies the lower legs, beginning from the calves towards the heels, of the supine user to relieve stress or leg fatigue from long hou...
12/19/2006
7150058Assist handle assembly for beds
An assist handle can easily be retrofit to the sleep surface frame of an existing articulating bed. The handle comprises an assist handle, a handle mount that is adapted to be supported by the bed for supporting the assist handle for movement relative to the bed, an...
12/19/2006
7150059Heat and flame-resistant materials and upholstered articles incorporating same
A mattress, foundation, or other upholstered sleep product or article includes a core and barrier material surrounding the core. The barrier material includes flame and heat-resistant material that is configured to prevent combustion of the core when the upholstered...
12/19/2006
7150060Nest-like air mattress
A nest-like mattress is disclosed. The mattress comprises a multiple compartments and a nest-like fitting characterized in that the multiple inner compartments are soft, air-filled sac structure and are fitted within an individual cavity of the nest-like fitting, ea...
12/19/2006
7150061Electric toothbrush
An electric toothbrush has a neck extending in a longitudinal direction, a head at a remote end of the neck, a handle at a proximal end of the neck, an electric motor located within the handle, and a tuft block mounted to the head in a manner allowing pivotal oscill...
12/19/2006
7150062Combined single-twin street sweeping machine
A surface cleaning vehicle is provided with hydraulically driven sweeping machinery. The vehicle comprises a truck chassis for carrying the sweeping machinery and a prime mover engine for propelling the vehicle. A second engine is connected to said chassis, and firs...
12/19/2006
7150063Vehicle wash mitt
A vehicle washing mitt for covering vehicle washing brushes, such as those at self-service car washes. The mitt is shaped to effectively cover the vehicle washing brush while it is in use. The material used to form the mitt has a soft fibrous external outside and is...
12/19/2006
7150064e Jointer
The “e Jointer” is unlike other masonry jointers by its unique shape and design. It is made of metal or other durable material, bent or formed in the shape of an e. The top part of the “e Jointer” serves as the handle. The lower and longer part serves as the...
12/19/2006
7150065Wiper arm, wiper blade and wiper device, especially for the panes of a motor vehicle
A wiper device includes a wiper arm that is mounted in driveable fashion and that bears a wiper blade, the wiper arm being formed by an essentially U-shaped profile part that surrounds the wiper blade at least partially. The front limb, which in the installed positi...
12/19/2006
7150066Windshield wiper structure for vehicles
A windshield wiper structure for vehicles includes a truss saddle, a bow elastic stripe, a cover body, some detachable clamping devices, a strip scraper and a frame cover. Hollow pressure adjusting vents are created on said bow elastic stripe in order to keep nearly...
12/19/2006
7150067Windshield cleaning apparatus with fluid channel blades
A windshield cleaning apparatus for clearing insect splatters and similar debris from a windshield having a single elongate wiping blade (16) near one extreme lengthwise edge, a elongate series of imbricate wiping blades near the opposite extreme lengthwise e...
12/19/2006
7150068Light-weight self-propelled vacuum cleaner
A vacuum cleaner power head (40) for vacuum cleaning and having two counter rotating agitators 52 and 54. Motor (60) rotates agitators (52) and (54) through transmission (70), and also rotates suction fan (65) ...
12/19/2006
7150069Electric vacuum cleaner
An electric vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly 5 including: a base member 6; a movable member 7 inversely rotatably attached to the base member 6 and having one surface formed with a suction opening 20; and a covering member...
12/19/2006
7150070Hubless caster
A hubless caster assembly includes a caster body and at least one wheel, the wheel comprising a toroidal member having a bearing race, and a complementary bearing race supported by the caster body. Bearing elements in the races support the wheel in free rotation. Th...
12/19/2006
7150071Breakaway hinge system for appliance door
A breakaway hinge system for an appliance door includes a claw and a receptacle adapted to receive and retain the claw. The receptacle includes a support member and at least one hinge mounting structure that is engaged by the claw. The at least one hinge mounting st...
12/19/2006
7150072Hinge assembly
A hinge assembly includes a housing (1) encasing a spring (2), a cam follower (3), a cam member (4) and a washer (5) therein. The cam follower has a shaft (31), and a pair of tabs (32) perpendicularly formed on the sh...
12/19/2006
7150073Hinge pin
A hinge pin is suited for use in a hinge for a rotatable arm of a vehicle lift. The hinge pin has a groove formed within its side surface. The groove is configured to permit engagement of the pin with a restraining member configured to prevent rotation of the arm. T...
12/19/2006
7150074Hinge for portable terminal
A hinge for portable terminal that not only has both functions of allowing a second casing to open/close relative to a first casing and allowing the second casing to turn relative to the first casing in a direction right angle to the opening/closing direction, but a...
12/19/2006
7150075Hinge for portable terminal
A hinge for portable terminal comprising a first member having a keyboard portion and a second member having a display portion coupled to each other in a manner capable of opening/closing in a vertical direction and rotating in a horizontal direction at a predetermi...
12/19/2006
7150076Handlebar fixing device
A handlebar fixing device of a motorized cart including a head tube formed on the upper section and a seat formed on the lower section, a connection tube formed with a shifter structure, a handlebar having a fan-shaped connection plate formed on the lower section wi...
12/19/2006
7150077Apparatus and method for splicing sliver of yarn during yarn formation and processing
An apparatus (20) and methods are provided for splicing selected portions of sliver (S) such as during yarn formation and processing. The apparatus (20) preferably includes a needle carrying member (35) having a plurality of needles (32) ...
12/19/2006
7150078Suspension system
A suspension or staying system uses a length of wire or cable with a hook or plain bead secured to one end. The hook may be secured directly or indirectly to a structure. The other or free end of the wire or cable is extended through a jam cleat and around an object...
12/19/2006
7150079Cord adjuster
An adjuster for a cord includes a first end and a second end and the adjuster can be translated between a first and a second position. The first end can be attached to a looped member such as a belt and the looped member can be attached to a support surface. The adj...
12/19/2006
7150080Concealed type slide fastener
A concealed type slide fastener comprises two fastener tapes having their opposed edges folded thereon; two rows of fastener elements mounted on the folded edges; a top end stop mounted a fastener element row; and a slider movable along the element rows. The slider ...
12/19/2006
7150081Device for joining clothing items and textile item including said device
A device for joining sets of two or more clothing items, such as socks, gloves or the like, comprises at least two identical components (1, 1′) that can be coupled to each other, as well as a textile item including entire sets of underwear, home linen etc. ...
12/19/2006
7150082Plastic belt buckle with interlocking prong catches
A buckle including an auxiliary locking feature includes a female buckle part, including a strap-receiving portion and a body portion defining a recess for receiving a mating portion of a male buckle part and a pair of edge recesses. The male buckle part also has a ...
12/19/2006
7150083Compressive crimping device for a synthetic multi-threaded yarn
The invention relates to a compressive crimping device for a synthetic multi-threaded yarn. The thread is compressed by a texturing device to form a tangle of thread. The tangle of thread is subsequently cooled by means of a cooling device and unraveled to form a cr...
12/19/2006
7150084Slide fastener manufacturing apparatus
Machining portions such as a cutter portion, a slider inserting portion and an upper stopper attaching portion are provided around the vertical axis of a fixed table portion in order of machining. A fastener chain cut to have a predetermined length is held by the fi...
12/19/2006
7150085Turret for machine tool
A turret for use on a machine tool has a turret body, a swivel drum, an indexing actuator, a drive motor and a joint. While one of rotating tools on the turret is indexed to an indexed position, the joint directly connects the rotating tool to the drive shaft of the...
12/19/2006
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