62 results about "General Appearance" patented technology

A method of providing virtual meeting environments for user controlled avatars. Each avatar is associated with user information from at least one social network (Facebook), and the user's profile picture and sex controls the general appearance of the avatars. The avatar's appearance can also be customized according to their user's social network relationships such as friends, friends of friends, or strangers. Various online virtual events, such as virtual parties, meeting rooms and the like may be created, and other social network users invited to participate by sending their avatars to the meeting environment. There the avatars may move about and interact with one another according to real-world rules, such as the rule that only avatars that are portrayed as physically being closely associated to each other in the virtual world may chat or interact, as well as exchange social network user information. Virtual environment search engines are also provided.

Osteogenesis and osseointegration promotion and maintenance devices for osseous implants include an implant member having a first electrode, an inlaid second electrode positioned on the member so that it is electrically isolated from and substantially flush with the member surface, and an electrical stimulation mechanism preferably located at the member and operative to provide electrical stimulation signals to endosseous tissue surrounding the implant through the first and second electrodes. The first electrode may be the member itself or a second inlaid electrode. The implant is thus electrically functionalized for osteogenesis and osseointgration acceleration. The device is applicable to both non-dental and dental implants. In all embodiments, the use of inlaid electrode(s) enables the general appearance, external surface and mechanical integrity of the implant to be left essentially unchanged.

A wheel when viewed from the outside having the general appearance of a wheel with a tread pattern. The wheel comprising a hub having a central bore dimensioned and configured to receive an axle, a web extending radially from the hub, and an annular rim encircling the web, the rim including a plurality of deep recesses extending in a transverse direction from an inner surface to an outer surface of the rim, each deep recess having a depth substantially equal to a width of the rim. The wheel further includes a plurality of shallow recesses each having a depth less than the deep recesses.

A modular brassiere fitment apparatus may be provided for use in the determination of the brassiere size of a woman. The modular brassiere fitment apparatus has the same general appearance as an ordinary brassiere except that it is based on a modular system. The first module comprises a pair of breast cups, a connecting front panel, and two side panels. The second module comprises a back panel. A third module may comprise a pair of shoulder straps. At least two first modules and at least two second modules make up a modular brassiere sizing kit where each of the first modules has a different size and each of the second modules has a different size, one from the other. When one of the first modules is assembled to one of the second modules from the modular brassiere sizing kit, the combination of the first and second modules constitutes a modular brassiere fitment apparatus. With the use of the modular brassiere sizing kit, the woman is able to mix and match different first modules and different second modules until she finds a combination that gives her a correct fit. Once the correct size of each of the first and second modules has been determined, the woman may easily purchase brassieres which will be comfortable and fit properly. When sizing, the first module will give a measurement of the woman's bust while the second module will give a measurement of her midriff. On combining the two sizes, the woman then determines her brassiere size.

The present invention provides a tactical outer protective shorts which is a lower torso body armor and which includes a plurality of ballistic panels each containing a plurality of layers of ballistic material for overlying a lower human torso, a panel carrier garment having the general appearance of a pair of shorts which houses the plurality of ballistic panels, and a shoulder harness connected to the panel carrier garment.

An assemblable string tree wherein, when completely assembled, a pole vertically supports a hanger above a base with light strings extending generally downwardly and outwardly between hanger engagements and base engagements such that the light strings cumulatively provide the general appearance of an upright truncated cone.

An induction RF fluorescent light bulb that is able to replace an ordinary incandescent light bulb, both in its ability to screw into a standard incandescent light bulb socket and to have the general look of the ordinary incandescent light bulb, but with all of the advantages of an induction lamp, as described herein. The present disclosure describes structures for an induction RF fluorescent light bulb that includes a bulbous portion, a tapered portion, an electronics portion, and a screw base, creating an external look that is similar to the profile of an ordinary incandescent light bulb.

The invention provides a brewing method of moso bamboo shoot wine. The brewing method comprises the following steps of (1) preparing materials and removing shells; (2) washing; (3) crushing; (4) distributing materials; (5) cooking; (6) saccharifying; (7) degrading cellulase and feeding sugar; (8) fermenting; (9) distilling; and (10) aging, mixing and packaging. The brewing method provided by the invention is simple in process and short in fermentation time; the general appearance of the brewed moso bamboo shoot wine is colorless, is bright and transparent and has no suspension matter and sediment; all tastes of the wine are coordinated and the wine is fragrant and pure, has a long-time sweet taste and is sweet and soft; the aftertaste is pure and cool.

An adjustable-depth crankbait fishing lure for use in catching fish at user-selectable depths. The crankbait fishing lure is made of a buoyant yet hard body having the shape and general appearance of a bait fish. Attached to the body are at least one fish hook and a means to attach the body to a fishing line. Pivotable lateral fins are located at each side of the body and are user adjustable for either water surface operation or operation at varying depths. A means is provided, substantially enclosed within the body, for allowing both the user to select the desired fin pitch corresponding to a specific water depth, and in some embodiments, for automatically returning the fins to the original pitch setting if the pitch setting is disturbed due to underwater snags or fish strikes. In addition, the fishing lure is designed so that the means for changing the fin pitch is protected against inadvertent changes due to fish strikes, snags, or other underwater menaces. Furthermore, one embodiment includes a new system for rotating a shaft through part of a rotation when another parallel shaft rotates through part of a rotation in the same direction; this system has applications beyond fishing lures.

A system and method for an improved appearance of a pair of pants. The system includes a pair of pants having one or more rear pant pockets, and one or more pant inserts configured to be inserted into and engage respective one or more rear pant pockets during an operational use thereof such that the one or more pant inserts straighten or take out the creases in the general area of the respective one or more rear pant pockets to improve the general appearance of the pair of pants when worn by a user. The one or more pant inserts include a wearable fabric layer, a first fusible or bonding product layer, a stiff utility material layer, and a second fusible or bonding product layer bonded together.

An induction RF fluorescent lamp that is able to replace an ordinary reflector-type incandescent lamp, both in its ability to screw into a standard incandescent lamp socket and to have the general look of the ordinary reflector incandescent lamp, but with all of the advantages of an induction lamp, as described herein.

A dimmable induction RF fluorescent lamp that is able to replace an ordinary reflector-type incandescent lamp, both in its ability to screw into a standard incandescent lamp socket and to have the general look of the ordinary reflector incandescent lamp, but with all of the advantages of an induction lamp, as described herein.

A computer program (10) and a method for creating non-verbal test items (20) to target a level and a cognitive source of item difficulty for psychological tests comprising a test configuration module (30) for choosing an ability to be tested, an item type, and a general appearance of the items (20), an item specification module (40) for choosing one of a plurality of blueprints, and an item creation module (50) for creating each item (20). Each item (20) comprises a stem (90) and a list of response alternatives (100). Both the stem (90) and the list of response alternatives (100) each comprise a plurality of objects (110). The blueprints allow a user to create and immediately use the items (20) without having to conduct empirical tryouts. Tests can be administered either as fixed-content paper tests, fixed-content computer tests, or adaptive-content computer tests.

A method is provided for optimizing the yarn consumption in patterned textiles by applying cell automata algorithms to bitmapped-type pattern designs including operator selected rules to influence the general appearance of the pattern design.

The present invention provides a tool designed to remove a swimming pool skimmer basket for cleaning without having to touch the debris trapped therein. The tool provided for herein takes the general appearance of a pair of tongs having a uniquely constructed grasping portion. The grasping portion of the tongs provides several ways to remove the skimmer basket from the skimmer for cleaning and facilitates removal of debris directly from the skimmer basket.

A remote vehicle operating system is provided that basically comprises a vehicle and a portable hand held electronic terminal for remotely operating the vehicle. The vehicle includes a vehicle exterior body, an onboard terminal and at least one onboard device operatively connected to the onboard terminal. The portable hand held electronic terminal includes a miniature vehicle shaped casing with a transmitter that communicates with the onboard terminal of the vehicle to transmit a command to the onboard device. In accordance with one aspect, an operating element is disposed on the casing in a position of the casing such that touching a miniature vehicle component corresponding to the vehicle component of the vehicle results in the operation of the vehicle component. In accordance with one aspect, the miniature vehicle shaped casing corresponds in general appearance to the vehicle exterior body of the vehicle.

The present invention relates to a device for easily and accurately marking, scoring and cutting drywall sheet material, the device having a general appearance of a T-square and comprising gripping pins for securely holding the T-square on the sheet material to be marked, scored or cut.

The Mobile Dental Intelligence Center (MobiDIC) will roll up alongside the patient's Bedside or Chairside where Oral Hygiene can be performed by the patient's Caregiver, with no need to have a sink or basin in the area. Using the MobiDIC the Caregiver will be able to brush the patient's teeth, rinse and suction the patient's mouth at the Bedside or Chairside; also the Caregiver will monitor the patients Vital Signs. The unit's unique cylindrical design makes it easy for the Caregiver to wipe clean and disinfect the unit. The air, water, suction and power supply hoses are internal to the unit reducing cord entanglement and trip hazards. The MobiDIC allows the Caregiver the ability to easily connect various medical monitoring devices including Intra and Extra Oral Cameras capturing images of the patient's mouth inside and the patient's general appearance. All MobiDIC innovations will facilitate assessing the patient's current general health.

A pair of casual shoes such as flip-flops are packaged for sale so as to have the general appearance of an essentially spherical ball. Each shoe has a flexible sole portion and an upper portion connected to at least part of the periphery of the sole portion by stitching, which extends around the entire sole portion periphery. The sole portion of each shoe is flexed generally into a U-shape and also is flexed transversely to the length thereof, and then the two U-shapes are interfitted with the toe and heel regions of one shoe fitting against the instep region of the other shoe. An elongate cord is laced between the stitching around the peripheries of the two sole portions so as to hold the two shoes together in the ball shape but removal of the cord release the two shoes for separation and opening out into a pair of flip-flops.

A fast starting induction RF fluorescent lamp that is able to replace an ordinary incandescent light bulb, both in its ability to screw into a standard incandescent light bulb socket and to have the general look of the ordinary incandescent light bulb, but with all of the advantages of an induction lamp, as described herein. The present disclosure describes structures for an induction RF fluorescent lamp that includes a bulbous portion, an electronics portion, and a screw base, creating an external look that is similar to the profile of an ordinary incandescent light bulb, and with structures within the bulbous portion that facilitate rapid luminous development during the turn-on phase of the induction fluorescent lamp.

A flora integrated cover for a toilet tool, which has a working portion and a handle extending therefrom. The cover comprises a flower pot shaped base, shaped and designed to receive the working portion of the toilet tool, and a flora arrangement, shaped and designed to mount over the handle of the toilet tool. Uniquely, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of plant leaves. Additionally, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of a flower arrangement. Also, the flora arrangement is in a general appearance of a combined flower and plant arrangement. The toilet tool may be a toilet bowl brush where the working portion is a brush. The toilet tool may also be a toilet bowl plunger where the working portion is a bell, or suction cup. There also may be a hollow tube, positioned within the flora arrangement to releasably retain the handle within the tube, wherein the hollow tube is fixedly coupled to the flower pot shaped base, and wherein a bottom of the flower pot shaped base is open to allow the flora integrated cover to be placed over, and cover, the toilet tool.

The invention discloses a tea beverage capable of moistening the lung and beautifying and a preparation method of the tea beverage. The tea beverage comprises the following materials in parts by weight: 20-30 parts of callery pear, 8-13 parts of golden fungus, 10-20 parts of dateplum persimmon, 8-10 parts of peony petals, 20-30 parts of pawpaw, 20-40 parts of Chinese yam, 8-12 parts of water caltrop starch, 2-4 parts of fructus corni, 1-2 parts of radix salviae miltiorrhizae, 2-3 parts of folium ginkgo, 2-3 parts of verbena, 2-3 parts of roselle, 1-2 parts of preserved egg, 2-4 parts of collagen protein, 8-10 parts of mate stems and leaves, 10-20 parts of honey, 15-26 parts of rose vinegar, and 10-13 parts of nutrient solution. The tea beverage capable of moistening the lung and beautifying is fresh, cool, sour, sweet, smooth and tasty, multiple food materials and functional healthcare ingredients are added, the nutrients are rich and balanced, the compatibility of the materials is reasonable, the tea beverage has the functions of moistening the heart and lung, refreshing, building fitness, enriching the blood, tonifying qi, nourishing yin, moistening the lung, moistening the skin and beautifying, is suitable for all people to drink, alleviates the feeling of fatigue and enables the general appearance to look ruddy.

A pair of casual shoes such as flip-flops are packaged for sale so as to have the general appearance of an essentially spherical ball. Each shoe has a flexible sole portion and an upper portion connected to at least part of the periphery of the sole portion by stitching, which extends around the entire sole portion periphery. The sole portion of each shoe is flexed generally into a U-shape and also is flexed transversely to the length thereof, and then the two U-shapes are interfitted with the toe and heel regions of one shoe fitting against the instep region of the other shoe. An elongate cord is laced between the stitching around the peripheries of the two sole portions so as to hold the two shoes together in the ball shape but removal of the cord release the two shoes for separation and opening out into a pair of flip-flops.

The invention provides a method for repairing a traditional building as before. The method comprises the following steps: 1, cleaning an old building; 2, selecting a repairing material, and dressing according to the required shape and size; 3, repairing with an antique repairing material on the basis of the original appearance of the old building through reference to the original material and structure of the old building and combination with natural conditions in the local history period to achieve an effect of repairing old as before; and conducting old appearance reproduction antique finish processing on a new antique building to achieve an effect of repairing new as old. The method is a subversive improving method, is remarkable in repairing effect, and can be targeted to repair old buildings of different appearances in a specific environment with a new material or an old material as a raw material, so that the repaired old buildings can completely show the real and natural old general appearance. The method is simple, is short in repairing time, and is reduced in raw material consumption.

Embodiments of the present invention are directed at least to a plastic wheel, methods of making a plastic wheel, a longitudinal shaft to support said plastic wheel, and a restraining element to secure said plastics wheel to said longitudinal shaft. The wheel construction consists of a pair of blow molded relatively hard rigid bodies with a centrally located cavity configured to receive a supporting element, such as an axle. The first body when viewed from the outside has the general appearance of a wheel with a tread pattern. The second body when viewed from the inside has a substantial protrusion dimensioned and configured to occupy a cavity.

A lift deck assembly has a base frame mounted in the cargo box of a truck and a load supporting platform movable relative to the base frame by a linkage between a loading position substantially at ground level and a transport position above the cargo box in which the side edges of the platform are aligned with the sidewalls of the cargo box and the rear edge of the platform is aligned with the tailgate to provide the general appearance of a tonneau cover. The platform includes a main defining the side edges and an extendable portion that can be extended rearward from the main portion to assist in supporting a load thereon. The extendible portion can be retracted so that the rear edge thereof aligns with the rear edge of the main portion and the tailgate.

The present invention provides a means for its user to remove unwanted pieces from sweaters or other clothing items and maintain the general appearance of clothing, particularly but not limited to sweaters. Such unwanted items may be lint, pulls, or snags. The present invention would allow its user to maintain the image of clothing.

A process for coating a non-uniform, thin-film, dichroic pattern to a wheel rim or motorcycle part. The thin-film coating adds a colored or iridescent pattern to the wheel rim or motorcycle part, while maintaining other characteristics, such as brilliance, shine, durability and general appearance. The coating is intentionally non-uniform. It may be varied, and may have different patterns and color among different articles, and even among different areas on the same article. The thin-film coating may be added by various techniques known in the art, but is preferably applied by sputtering a silicon or titanium target to obtain the thin-film on a chromed wheel rim.