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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7162746 | Body form-fitting rainwear A non-terminated, multi-aperture body form-fitting rainwear is provided. In the rainwear, a first waterproof moisture vapor permeable hydrophobic layer couples to a first fabric layer. The first fabric layer faces the body and couples to a first side of the first wa... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162747 | Necktie knot protector The tie knot protector of the present invention is generally triangular shape forming a shell configured to slip over a knot in a necktie from below and having a hook tab which attaches over the front portion of the tie knot, thereby remaining in place. The tie knot... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162748 | Handcovering Handcovering, i.e. glove (72) or mitten, comprising an outer shell (50) and an inner glove insert (52) adhered to the shell (50). The glove insert (52) comprises a lining fabric laminated to a functional layer (42) that is w... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162749 | Mechanical fastening system for an article A mechanical fastening system for an article wherein a first fastening component is secured to the article within an attachment region. A portion of the first fastening component within the attachment region is mechanically bonded to the article, with a ratio of an ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162750 | Detachable and rotatable clip A clip for attaching a strap to a pair of eye wear, such as goggles, includes a body portion, a slot to secure an end of the strap, a detent supported on the body to rotatably secure the clip to the goggle, and an engagement member for removably attaching the clip t... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162751 | Ventilated toilet system A ventilated toilet system with a toilet bowl, a toilet tank and a ventilation system. The ventilated toilet system has a vacuum system motor to expel odors from the ventilated toilet system via odor exhaust piping of varying widths, with an impeller and a housing f... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162752 | Laminar flow lighted waterfall apparatus for spa A laminar flow waterfall in the form of a single or multiple streams of water, each exiting from a nozzle in the top edge of a spa. The laminar water stream is created by a venturi nozzle located in a plenum chamber. The inlet side of the nozzle has a cover with a p... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162753 | Apparatus for directing air toward a bather Apparatus for directing in air flow toward the face or other body area of a bather includes a housing connected to the bathing tub and an air nozzle movable relative to the housing between a retracted position and an extended position. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162754 | Device for moistening paper or cloth A device for moistening paper or cloth, and especially a pad of toilet paper immediately prior to use, includes a mounting base, for mounting on a toilet tank or optionally to an adjacent wall; a lever activated spring loaded valve connected to the mounting base, wi... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162755 | Plumbing fixture with mounting apparatus A plumbing fixture has a mounting assembly for removably mounting the plumbing fixture to a sink deck with a sink hole. The plumbing fixture has a housing, a water outlet, a tubing assembly fluidly connected to the water outlet, and a cavity. The mounting assembly c... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162756 | Bed cover with isolated chambers capable of being moved apart A bed cover (1) with isolated or quilted chambers (3) running parallel to one edge (2) of the bed cover and filled with a heat-insulating material, which is useable in both summer and winter based on different positioning thereof. For this, the ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162757 | Locking mechanism for a hospital bed A locking mechanism for a hospital bed is mounted on an undercarriage of the bed. The locking mechanism includes a locking pedal and an unlocking pedal, which are side-by-side one another on the undercarriage. To lock the bed in position to prevent it from rolling, ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162758 | Multipurpose gripping tool A multipurpose tool for gripping an object and determining an orientation of a surface comprises a first arm with a jaw at one end and a grip at an opposite end and a second arm pivotally connected to the first arm about a pivot point. The second arm also has a jaw ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162759 | Method of determining the loading of the drum of a laundry treatment machine In order to be able to implement higher rotary spin speeds without structurally endangering the machine, a characteristic value that is as accurate as possible for the currently prevailing drum loading is desirable, for loading-dependent rotary speed limitation. Acc... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162760 | Methods and apparatus for a step mounting system A step mounting apparatus includes a stepping portion, at least one mounting support extending from the stepping portion, and at least one contact member attached to the at least one mounting support. The at least one contact member is adjustable with respect to the... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162761 | Vertically-storing dock leveler apparatus and method A dock leveler for bridging the gap between a loading dock and the bed of a vehicle parked at the loading dock. The dock leveler is configured for installation on the top of the dock and is designed to rotate from a vertically-stored raised position to at least one ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162762 | Dock leveler with inflatable bag An air operated dock leveler is provided to selectively raise and lower a deck with an extendable lip. The deck includes a downwardly extending deck lift arm. An air lift assembly includes a single chamber, inflatable bag positioned between a stationary lower bag su... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162763 | Turbine drive apparatus and method suited for suction powered swimming pool cleaner A method and apparatus for enabling a pool cleaner (60) to travel through a water pool to collect dirt and other debris from the water and/or pool containment wall (88). The cleaner (60) defines a suction passageway having an inlet (74) o... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162764 | Toothbrush An electric toothbrush having a handpiece, a bristle holder which is arranged on a head portion of the handpiece and is rotatable about an axis of rotation of the bristle holder, and a drive mechanism for the bristle holder. The drive mechanism includes a motor whic... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162765 | Seal system for irrigated scrubber mandrel assembly An improved cleaning fluid supply housing assembly for a cascade-type substrate scrubber having a sliding piston configured with a flange with recesses so that the piston is out of contact with the rotating part of the brush core mandrel bearing assembly. Rather, th... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162766 | Golf club head cleaning device A golf club head cleaning device for cleaning dirt and grass from the head of a golf club. The golf club head cleaning device includes a container member being designed for receiving a cleaning solution. A lid member is selectively coupled to the container member. T... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162767 | Toothbrush and process for producing the same The invention relates to a toothbrush that is produced by AFT and has a head part and at least one carrier element connected thereto. A front surface of the head part is formed by the top surfaces of the at least one carrier element and has a non-planar three-dimens... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162768 | Enlarged paint roller An enlarged paint roller assembly comprises a curved yoke with a central recess for connection to a handle with frame portions extending at a downward slope from the recess on both sides thereof. The frame portions include downwardly extending end arms which include... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162769 | Articulated joint to joint tubes with two ducts, particularly for a suction, steam production and/or cleaning apparatus The invention relates to an articulated joint (1) to joint tubes with two ducts (2, 3), particularly for a suction, steam production and/or cleaning apparatus, comprising a central portion (4), provided with a rotation system with maximum angle ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162770 | Dust separation system A vacuum cleaner having a nozzle, a handle pivotally attached to the nozzle, and a suction motor that has an inlet, and is adapted to generate a working air flow through the nozzle. The vacuum includes a separation system having an outer wall and a closed tube havin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162771 | Floor cleaning machine with dust control apparatus and associate method of use A floor cleaning machine with dust control apparatus can assist in capturing dust created as a by-product during normal operations. The dust control apparatus is particularly applicable to propane-powered burnishers that use rotating pads to remove built up wax from... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162772 | Bracket for temporarily attaching wheels and/or casters to objects at a variety of angles A bracket for temporarily attaching wheels and/or casters to objects at a variety of angles includes a horizontal member for supporting an object on an upper surface and for mounting a wheel or caster on a lower surface; and an attached substantially vertical side m... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162773 | Vent control knob for an automotive vehicle air vent The present invention provides a control knob assembly for a register that is used in a blower of an HVAC system of an automobile. The assembly includes a knob portion having an open side for receiving a vane of the register in snap fit engagement. The vane of the r... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162774 | Multi-position adjustable door hinge A multi-position adjustable door hinge is comprised of a frame leaf having a lower barrel section and a door leaf having an upper barrel section. An eccentric pivot pin is disposed in axial rotational fit in a through bore of the lower barrel section and is in conta... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162775 | Boot cover hinge A trunk lid hinge in accordance with embodiments of the present invention provide the ability to operate a trunk of an automobile in a conventional manner as well as in an unconventional manner about two pivot axes. The trunk lid hinge comprises a hinge mount, a hin... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162776 | Apparatus in a spinning preparation machine for measuring distances at the flat bar clothing An arrangement in a spinning preparation machine is provided. The arrangement has a clothed roll having clothing presenting free ends; flat bar slide elements; clothed flat bars having clothing presenting free ends and cooperating with the clothing of the clothed ro... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162777 | Tightening strap for binding a boot to a sports apparatus Reinforcement element made of a composite material constituted of a layer of inextensible textile material and a layer of polymeric material assembled to the layer of textile material during a molding or vulcanizing step. The textile material is a woven or mesh mate... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162778 | Mask strap adjuster A mask strap adjuster attaches a strap with right triangular ribs to a mask, allows the strap to be tightened by pulling the strap and comprises a base, a cover and a connector. The base has two corresponding moveable caps. Each cap has two nubs. The cover is mounte... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162779 | Water-resistant zipper with slider A water-resistant zipper with interlocking profiles for a reclosable bag is disclosed. The zipper includes a first profile with upper and lower legs forming an engagement area therebetween. The upper and lower legs terminate in hooks extending into said engagement a... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162780 | Skin-friendly hook fastening component A skin-friendly hook component of a hook and loop fastener that reduces or eliminates the occurrence of red-marking and/or irritation if brought into contact with a wearer's skin. In one embodiment, the hook component can have a relatively large top surface area amo... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162781 | Tenter device A clip has a frame and a flapper. Two dry bearings are inserted into a hole formed in the flapper. Then an attaching shaft is inserted from one of the holes in the frame to the other through the dry bearings, so as to swingably attaching the flapper to the frame. DA... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162782 | Spring retainer and installation aid The invention relates to faucet assemblies having removable components such as hand sprayers and spray heads. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for retracting removable components of faucet assemblies. ... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162783 | Forming elements from concrete pipe An apparatus for removing a forming element from a concrete pipe includes a support member and a removal device including first and second elements. The first element is attachable to the forming element and has a stop. The second element is supported by the support... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162784 | Apparatus and method for channelizer drum reformer An apparatus and method for reforming deformed drums. Deformed drums are placed over an apparatus that expand a series of arms as a user exerts a force generally downward and outward along a sliding axis of a central mast. The apparatus is secured to a rigid mount t... | 01/16/2007 |
| 7162785 | Method of recycling a process cartridge The recycling of metal materials is performed by efficiently recovering the metal materials from component materials of a process cartridge. To achieve this object, there is provided a method of recycling a process cartridge containing a toner, wherein in a crushing... | 01/16/2007 |
