86results about "Sleeve-link" patented technology

An information band (1) for fitting around a wrist of a wearer and for containing information about the wearer. The information band includes a clip (2) and a band (3). The clip (2) has a lid part (5) pivotably connected to a bottom part (4), at least one bulge formed between the lid and bottom parts (4, 5), and a locking device. The lid and bottom parts (4, 5) close to fix the band (3) in position around the wrist by a strong squeezing force resulting from a lockable, snappable co-operation between parts of the locking device during application of the information band so that a two-handed grip is required to open the clip and release the band.

A separable, magnetically-clasping clothing fastener comprising a first magnetic clasp member having a means for magnetically engaging a second magnetic clasp member, wherein the means for magnetically engaging the first and second magnetic clasp members comprises a generally elongated female connector portion and a generally elongated male connector portion that magnetically bind to one another when the male connector portion is seated in the female connector portion. At least one of the magnetic clasp members is permanently or releasably attachable to an adornment member.

A device for repairing a wooden article comprised of a package including a plurality of elongated elements, said elements being comprised of wax and colorant, wherein at least several of said elements includes one of a different colorant, and including a device for shaping said elements. A method for repairing a surface comprising providing a kit including a plurality of coloring sticks of different colors, said coloring sticks being comprised of wax and colorant, applying a first layer of coloring stick to said surface, assessing color match of said first layer to said surface, applying a second layer of a second coloring stick to said surface and blending said first and second layers together using the heat and pressure of at least one finger, and optionally adding different layers to effect color matching.

Fashion accessories and entertainment instruments where accessory pieces can be rearranged instantly on a support. Exemplary embodiments include a game board that can be curled up and wrapped around a wrist.

A tamperproof case for a genuine article which comprises a space for accommodating the article between first and second sheet members which are capable of being permanently bonded together in at least the area that substantially completely surrounds the space. At least one of the first and second sheet members comprises at least one security element that is invisible under light in the visible wavelength range. This abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

A custom cuff link structure and a method for making the same that allows for the use of the cuff link with both shirts that have cuffs specifically designed to receive cuff links and shirts that are designed with simple button and buttonhole cuffs. The structure and method use ordinary buttons or other toggles and clothing accessories that are modified to incorporate looped strands of a clear polymer fiber to allow the retention of the button like component on the cuff of the shirt. A first embodiment allows the manufacture of customized cuff links utilizing polymer based fibers or button like objects selected by the maker. A second embodiment anticipates factory made cuff links that incorporate the same basic design. Use of the cuff links may be in conjunction with shirt cuffs not specifically intended for use with cuff links, whereby a hidden button may be connected with the looped polymer fiber.

A coin-roll storage 1 comprises a storage body 1a and a coin-roll drawer 11 (12, 13) having a plurality of coin-roll storage portions 14 provided therein, each coin-roll storage portion 14 being adapted for storing one coin roll therein. Each coin-roll storage portion 14 of the coin-roll drawer 11 (12, 13) is adapted for storing therein the coin roll of any denomination. A determination unit 16 is adapted for determining the denomination of each coin roll by detecting an outer diameter, an axial length and material of the coin roll.

According to aspects of the invention provided are apparatus, systems and methods for monitoring the presence / absence of syringes within a storage unit and monitoring the amount of drugs that are discharged from syringes when they are not within the storage unit. Monitoring the presence / absence of syringes within the storage unit is accomplished using a combination of imaging sensors and a RFID tag reader. The method includes detecting and decoding signals from RFID tags to determine which syringes are present / absent from the storage unit and the times at which syringes are removed and returned to the storage unit The method also includes collecting visual information with respect to when syringes are removed and returned to the storage unit. The timing information from the RFID reader and the imaging sensors are compared to resolve the identification of syringes. Once the timing information from the RFID reader and the imaging sensors is resolved so as to identify specific syringes, the visual information can be used to calculate the amount of a drug discharged from each syringe.

The present invention pertains fasteners with critical configuration of the barbs, which allows the fasteners to be used in slots of various widths and panels of various thicknesses, and prevents rattling, which would take place in the case of fasteners of the present state of the art. The critical configuration is based on the special dimensions and special shape of the barbs with regard to the parts and the slots involved in assemblies of the fasteners and the parts. The present invention also pertains assemblies of miscellaneous parts connected together by means of the fasteners, as well as vehicles comprising such assemblies. In addition, the present invention comprises fasteners providing a combination of low barbs and high bent barbs, which combination prevents rattling of the fastener and allows secure attachment on a part, such as a sheet metal, for example.

A method and an apparatus are described for monitoring a rotating synchronous electric machine (9), which comprises a rotor winding and a stator having a stator winding. The method comprises the steps of determining the stator winding current, determining the stator winding voltage, determining the rotor winding current, and estimating the temperature in at least two positions in the electric machine (9) using a model of the electric machine and the determined current and voltage values. An apparatus according to the invention is provided for carrying out the method.

The present invention relates to an ornament setting for a detachable ornament (3), comprising a setting base (1); two opposing ornament holders (2a,b) fixedly attached to or integral with said setting base (1) and adapted for holding the ornament (3) between them; a clamping ring (4) encirculating said ornament holders (2a,b), which clamping ring (4) has inner dimensions such that in a release orientation of the clamping ring it allows release of said ornament (3), and in a clamping orientation the clamping ring (4) exerts a clamping force on said ornament holders to grip and secure said ornament (3) placed between the ornament holders (2a,b), wherein the clamping ring (4) comprises a spring metal layer (4c) and at least one other layer (4a,b,d,e). The present invention further relates to a method of detaching and remounting an ornament in said ornament base jewelry, as well as jewelry and watches comprising said ornament setting.

A method and an apparatus are described for monitoring a rotating synchronous electric machine (9), which comprises a rotor winding and a stator having a stator winding. The method comprises the steps of determining the stator winding current, determining the stator winding voltage, determining the rotor winding current, and estimating the temperature in at least two positions in the electric machine (9) using a model of the electric machine and the determined current and voltage values. An apparatus according to the invention is provided for carrying out the method.

The present invention relates to a one-part polymer grout composition tintable to any desired color upon request, as well as to a method of tinting the grout composition. Advantageously, the present one-part polymer grout compositions may be tinted using any of the multiplicity of commercially available universal colorants, according to fandecks of color based upon the same, or by visual or computerized color matching. Similarly, since conventional universal colorants may be employed, the equipment utilized to tint and agitate paint in order to provide any desired color may be utilized to tint the present grout compositions. A kit is also provided, comprising the tintable grout composition and instructions for tinting the grout composition according to the method.

The present invention relates to a one-part polymer grout composition tintable to any desired color upon request, as well as to a method of tinting the grout composition. Advantageously, the present one-part polymer grout compositions may be tinted using any of the multiplicity of commercially available universal colorants, according to fandecks of color based upon the same, or by visual or computerized color matching. Similarly, since conventional universal colorants may be employed, the equipment utilized to tint and agitate paint in order to provide any desired color may be utilized to tint the present grout compositions. A kit is also provided, comprising the tintable grout composition and instructions for tinting the grout composition according to the method.

Improved clothing fasteners include a socket having a female member with a flange member having a magnetic element, and a slot and a stud having a male member with a flange element having a magnetic element. Magnetic attraction between the magnetic elements draws the female and male members to close proximity such that an applied force on an outer portion of either the socket and the stud and their corresponding outer base portions allows for a snap fit between the male and female members. In an alternative embodiment, one of either the socket female flange member or the stud male flange member includes a magnetic element and the other is of a metallic material, and a magnetic attraction draws the socket and the stud in close proximity such that a snap fit is allowable.

The invention relates to a kind of cleaning technology which is used to clean stainless steel bracelet. Firstly, unwrap the bracelet and hitch it over a bracket, then put it into a container where stainless steel cleaning liquid is filled for at least 1 minute. After putted out, clean the bracelet for at least 0.5 minute with high pressure squirt gun. Then put it into dewaterer to be dewatered and dried. After dipped in the cleaning liquid, the bracelet also can get cleaned better with ultrasonic cleaning machine. The invention has advantages such as improving the products' quality, good cleaning effect, cutting down the cost, improving produce efficiency and so on.

A clasp, including a first magnet, a second magnet, and a third magnet wherein the clasp is closed by coupling the three magnet in an aligned configuration and is opened by uncoupling at least two of the three magnets.

A garment fastening system having a button member adapted to be inserted into a buttonhole of a garment. The button member has a front wall, a rear wall and a side wall disposed therebetween. The button member defines an aperture that is extending from a portion of the rear wall and a portion of the side wall, and an internal chamber in communication with the aperture. The garment system also has a resilient member extending, through the aperture and having two opposite ends that are connected to the internal chamber thereby defining a loop at least partially extending outside the button member and adapted to receive a button of the garment. The aperture is dimensioned for allowing movement of the resilient member. The garment fastening system can be used for providing elasticity to a garment by simply connecting it to existing button and buttonhole.

Disclosed is a connecting structure for connecting a first member and a second member, wherein the first member comprises a connecting upright portion and a plurality of locking flanges provided to extend outwards along the circumferential direction of the outer face of the connecting upright portion, while the second member comprises a connecting side-wall portion that overlies the connecting upright portion and a plurality of locking projections provided to extend inwards from the inner face of the connecting side-wall portion. The bottom faces of the locking flanges distend downwards in a convex curved shape and, when the second member is overlaid on the first member and rotated, the upper faces of the locking projections are guided with sliding contact along the convex curved bottom faces of the locking flanges and stopped at the lowermost position of the convex curved bottom faces.

A water color painting kit is disclosed having a central body, a palette detachably engagable with the central body and a variety of brushes. The central body defines a plurality of water supply chambers therein. The palette includes a color supply portion that carries a variety of color blocks. The color blocks are secured to a base member that snap fits into openings in the palette. The base member has a extension to facilitate the removal and insertion of the base member. In a working configuration, guides located on the palette engage slits on the central body to connect the palette with the central body. In a storage configuration, the palette is disengaged from the central body and stored on the water supply chamber. In a multiple-user embodiment, the kit includes a plurality of palettes engaged with the central body.

The embodiment of this invention is disclosed, which describes a device to carry two cans at one time in a secure fashion. This invention allows the user of the device to carry either pint or quart sized cans to any site in a secure fashion. It rests on a base, which will allow the user to lay it on a level surface. The cans themselves are securely fastened to the device using a spring, which is located between the bottom of a handle and the top surface of a clamp. A T-handle allows the user to carry the device from site to site.

This is an image processing device that processes images, and that, for an image, sets multiple sets of reference pixels as references and adjacent pixels that are adjacent to these reference pixels. For each difference absolute value for each set, the total of the number of the absolute value of differences that are greater than a preset first threshold value is calculated as the edge volume. When the calculated edge volume is greater than a preset second threshold value, the aforementioned image is distinguished to be a notated image that contains text or symbols, etc. When the aforementioned edge volume is not greater than the second threshold value, the aforementioned image is distinguished to be an image other than a notated image. Therefore, with the present invention, it is possible to suitably distinguish between notated images that contain text or symbols, etc. and non-notated images other than the notated images.

A magnetic fastener (1) including a first detachable fastening member (10) and a second detachable fastening member (20), said first and said second detachable fastening members (10, 20) respectively include a first and a second magnetic coupling surfaces (34, 64) which are magnetically attracted towards each other along an axial magnetic coupling direction, said magnetic fastener including guarding means (99) adapted to resist relative lateral movements between said first and said second magnetic coupling surfaces (34, 64) when said first and said second fastening members (10, 20) are under magnetic coupling, said first and second fastening members include cooperative catching means (391, 991) adapted to resist disengagement of said first and second fastening members (34, 64) generally along said axial magnetic coupling direction when said first and second fastening members are simultaneously under magnetically coupling and subject to lateral tensions applied transversally to said axial magnetic coupling direction.

A book that is capable of displaying one or more coins related to its theme, including a front cover and a back cover. At least one book cover defines one or more apertures that are capable of receiving coins. The book theme is displayed on at least one of the book covers. The book may optionally include one or more caps that may be inserted into and removed from the coin-receivable apertures. These caps will preferably display images that are related to the theme of the book. The invention provides a coin specific display that stores and displays one or more coins in an appealing manner, and that also conveys or provides additional information about the theme displayed on the coin.