55 results about "Static cling" patented technology

A tool for measuring, marking, and cutting material, the tool formed of a rigid sheet of transparent material having a transparent flexible sheet of pressure-sensitive material removably adhered thereon to cover one side of the rigid sheet and provide a removable, non-slip surface. One or the other of the rigid and flexible sheets has a plurality of lines formed thereon, preferably two-color lines, to aid in measuring and marking material. The pressure-sensitive material is formed of a non-static cling vinyl film having plasticizers that continually migrate to the surface of the film.

A magnetically coupled device for an aquarium wall. The device may include an inner member and an outer member. The inner member may include a main body portion and an inner magnetic or magnetically attractable element coupled to or disposed within the main body portion. The outer member may include an outer magnetic or magnetically attractable element and a polymer static cling layer. The outer magnetic or magnetically attractable element may be magnetically attracted to the inner magnetic or magnetically attractable element. The polymer static cling layer may be configured to allow the outer member to be removably attached to an outer surface of the aquarium wall. The inner member may be removably attached to an inner surface of the aquarium wall by magnetic attraction with the outer member. The device may provide, for example, a feeding point for aquatic life contained in the aquarium.

Provided are tactile guides which may be reversibly adhered to the screen of a touchscreen device, allowing the user to know the position of displayed controls. In some embodiments, directional information is also provided by the tactile guide such that a user may detect by sense of touch up-down and / or lateral orientation of displayed controls such as slider bars or joysticks. This allows the user to quickly engage displayed controls without looking at their fingertip. The tactile guides of the invention may advantageously be configured for any software application. The tactile guides of the invention take myriad forms, including static cling films, buttons, and combinations thereof.

A magnetically coupled device for an aquarium wall. The device may include an inner member and an outer member. The inner member may include a main body portion and an inner magnetic or magnetically attractable element coupled to or disposed within the main body portion. The outer member may include an outer magnetic or magnetically attractable element and a polymer static cling layer. The outer magnetic or magnetically attractable element may be magnetically attracted to the inner magnetic or magnetically attractable element. The polymer static cling layer may be configured to allow the outer member to be removably attached to an outer surface of the aquarium wall. The inner member may be removably attached to an inner surface of the aquarium wall by magnetic attraction with the outer member. The device may provide, for example, a feeding point for aquatic life contained in the aquarium.

A protective apparatus intended to be applied to an exterior portion of a vehicle, including a method for such application. The invention is a series of sheets or panels affixed to previously-determined places along the front nose of a vehicle to protect the paint and finish located at such areas. Specifically, the sheets are constructed of a polyvinyl chloride material in the preferred mode, and may be designed to be placed beneath a halter or “bra” cover of a vehicle, so as to protect the paint from damage caused by the halter. Such damage is commonly due to the vinyl, plastic, nylon, or cotton halter constantly rubbing against the vehicle exterior during vibration and wind. Thus, strips or pieces of the polyvinyl chloride material are specially placed upon the vehicle to provide a much-needed barrier between the halter and paint. Similarly, strips or pieces of the polyvinyl chloride material may also be placed as barriers between any other existing vehicle protection device and the vehicle itself. Finally, such strips or pieces may be adhered to the vehicle by the method of static cling, wherein electrostatic properties of the material allow the same to tightly engage the vehicle surface absent the usage of adhesives. As such, the adhesion method allows the polyvinyl chloride strips to be removed from the vehicle and re-used in a convenient manner.

Disclosed is an apparatus for cleaning bottles made of synthetic resin so as to remove dust or impurities attached to the insides of the bottles by static electricity, in which air in an ionized state is changed into air in a neutral state and the neutralized air is injected into the bottles. In the apparatus for cleaning bottles, air going through filtration and neutralization steps is supplied to clean the insides of bottles, impurities eliminated from the bottles after a cleaning step are separately collected to a collector so as to prevent them from being blown into the bottles, and the positions of the bottles are successively changed several times, the distance of the transportation is short and the occupied area of the apparatus is shorten so as to effectively clean the bottles.

A device includes a first roller to roll down a protective film around the first roller, a conveying device to convey a light guide plate (LGP), and a first fan to generate charged ions and blow out the charged ions. While the rolled-down protective film is being placed onto the LGP being conveyed by the conveying device, the charged ions blown out by the first fan are adhered to a first surface of the protective film to generate static electricity and the first surface of the protective film is attached to the LGP by the static electricity.

A paint palette with tray and accessory components having releasable bonding surfaces such as magnets and metallic layers, layers of sticky adhesive, static cling elements, or layers of other types of chemical or mechanical bonding surfaces. The palette components include paint pans, mix / wash pans, note stands, dividers, water container, and laminated value charts, all with bonding surfaces that adhere to and may be repositioned on the tray components. The paint pans and mix / wash pans are preferably stackable, of varying size and depth, some with slanted opening for ease of access to paint, and at least one rough exterior wall for labeling. A second embodiment uses multiple paint palettes in a modular system for use with mixed media. The palettes may be repositioned and held in place by magnets on the palette sides. The palettes are stackable and may be stored and transported in an adjustable carrying case.

A cover 78d, having a static cling property, is formed in a cover perimeter pattern, and with a plurality of holes 82b, 84b, 98b and 100b in accordance with a cover hole-location pattern. The cover 78d is formed from a clear plastic static cling sheet 80, or a white plastic static cling sheet, each having a thickness of 7.5 mil, and may have a decorative design 110 applied to one surface thereof. In a preassembled guitar 48, strings 64 are located over a body top 52, with pickups 56 extending outward from the body top toward, but spaced from, the strings by a pickup-to-strings space, which is greater than 7.5 mil. While the guitar remains preassembled, the cover 78d can be moved into the pickup-to-strings space, and into static clinging engagement with the body top 48.

Provided are wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheets and methods of making and using the dryer sheets. In one form of the dryer sheet, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet includes an absorbent wet substrate in sheet form with a polyvinyl alcohol sheet adhered to one surface of the substrate. In another form the PVA sheet is added separately from that of the absorbent wet substrate sheet. The PVA sheet is preferably in the form of an uncoated non-woven of a thickness of 8 mil or less. The wet impregnated sheet contains a solution of quaternary ammonium salts of different water solubility. The method for using, the wrinkle reducing and deodorizing dryer sheet is added to a rotary dryer with a load of wet or dried garments to reduce wrinkling in the garments during the drying process, reduce static cling and refresh the treated clothing.

Musical note tiles, a system for teaching music notation and composition, and associated methods are disclosed. The system includes manipulative musical note tiles. The note tiles are transparent and adapted for use on measure plaques, or like surfaces. The note tiles can adhere to a surface with static cling in one embodiment. Alternatively, the note tiles can adhere to a surface with magnetism. The note tiles are mathematically proportionate to each other as they are to the relative lengths of sound durations represented by note icons. The measure plaques are in complete mathematical congruence to the lengths of the note tiles. The note tiles can include transparent texture strips. The system also includes mounting platforms, staff extension plaques, grand staff brace labels, bridges, spacer tiles, pre-reading tiles, and symbol labels.

An ultraviolet (UV) light filtration system, method and device for converting a pair of standard eyeglasses to a pair of sunglasses. A sheet of static cling vinyl is treated to impart UV-absorbent characteristics to the sheet. The sheet is preferably cut by a computerized cutting machine to the size and shape of the eyeglass lenses. Alternatively, the sheet may be molded in an injection mold to the desired size and shape. The vinyl sheet has a thickness that permits a static electricity charge on a surface of the sheet to hold the sheet on the eyeglass lenses.

Musical note tiles, a system for teaching music notation and composition, and associated methods are disclosed. The system includes manipulative musical note tiles. The note tiles are transparent and adapted for use on measure plaques, or like surfaces. The note tiles can adhere to a surface with static cling in one embodiment. Alternatively, the note tiles can adhere to a surface with magnetism. The note tiles are mathematically proportionate to each other as they are to the relative lengths of sound durations represented by note icons. The measure plaques are in complete mathematical congruence to the lengths of the note tiles. The note tiles can include transparent texture strips. The system also includes mounting platforms, staff extension plaques, grand staff brace labels, bridges, spacer tiles, pre-reading tiles, and symbol labels.

A thin flat body of material, including static cling vinyl, capable of adhering electrostatically to vertical nonporous surfaces such as a bathroom mirror allowing it to be removed and reapplied repeatedly without leaving residue and further permiting writing and printing on the surface thereof. Said body of material also having preprinted on its front surface a depiction of teeth of the upper jaw (12) and of the lower jaw (13) with a means of conveying conditions and advice regarding dental hygiene (22) on the depiction of teeth by writing. In addition, an area is preprinted on the body of material for advertising (18) as well as an area for writing the date and time of a future appointment (20).

A method of displaying signs for providing information to observers regarding structures and any means of transportation. This method finds the greatest applicability in the promotion and sale of these items. The signs used involve adhesion using static cling methods, that allow the signs to be easily removed and replaced. The information on the signs is presented in a variable format, including repetitive, unique, or a combination of repetitive and unique information. The signs are visible from multiple angles and / or locations, and are able to be placed within and without the vehicle or structure. The advantages of this method is that multiple signs present a continuous visual barrage of information to an observer, which assists in the conveying of information to potential customers. This method also finds use on items contained in structures, for stores and museums, where the signs convey desired information and / or messages.

Composition spray applied on fabrics to de-wrinkle and refresh while protecting colors which leaves no discernable residue. Quality water, one or more alcohol(s) and one or more surfactant(s) penetrate the fabric weave. One or more acids lower pH to stabilize sensitive dyes, thus ensuring color-safeness. Alcohols hasten drying and fragrances mask alcohol odor and help consumers identify the product. Mechanical action(s) by the user enhances wrinkle removal or imparts shape. Optional malodor-eliminating compounds keep fabrics fresh longer, or refresh malodorous garments. Optional specific quaternary ammonium compound reduces static cling but does not significantly increase residues. The composition de-wrinkles commercial fabrics, and clothing from casual to fine, spray applied using a pre-compression sprayer. The composition is environmentally friendly, safe for use on all types of fabrics, and safe for use at home or commercially.

A multifunctional laundry sheet that comprises, and combines the benefits of, a color catcher, a fabric softener, and a fragrance is disclosed. The color catcher absorbs or traps loose dye in wash liquor during a typical wash cycle of a washing machine, thereby preventing the re-deposition of the dye to fabrics being washed therein, while the fabric softener enhances the appearance of fabrics during a typical drying cycle of an automatic dryer by decreasing static cling, increasing softness and fluffiness, or decreasing wrinkles, of the fabrics. Preferably, at least a portion of the catcher remains associated with the laundry sheet during the washing and imparts visual color change to the laundry sheet after the color catcher is affiliated with loose colorants in the laundry bath. It is also preferable that at least a portion of the fabric softener remains associated with the laundry sheet during the washing process so that the laundry sheet can be further used in a drying process to impart fabric conditioning benefits to the fabrics.

A decorative cover for a mailbox door includes a sheet that is contoured to fit on the mailbox door. The sheet can include a cut-out to accommodate the mailbox latch. The front surface of the sheet carries a desired graphic, such as a decorative indicia or design. The cover sheet is formed of a material that allows substantially the entire back surface of the sheet to be attached directly to the mailbox cover by an affinity between the cover sheet material and the mailbox cover material. In one embodiment, this affinity is accomplished by magnetism through the use of a magnetic sheet. In an alternative embodiment, the affinity property is electrostatic or static cling.

A polyvinyl display device for bifocal computer / reading spectacles. The display device enables a person to identify a pair of spectacles having the correct optical center to match the wearer's pupillary separation. The present invention includes, in combination, a pair of spectacles having two near focal powers and a new type of display mechanism that allows the purchaser to choose not only the correct power needed, but also the correct pair of glasses to match the user's pupillary distance (PD). Optical centers of finished reading glasses are marked, then a display device including an opaque polyvinyl static cling film having two, preferably round, holes therein is placed onto the glasses such that the holes in the film overlie the optical centers. When the user dons the glasses, if a solid round area is viewed, the spectacles have the correct size for the user's PD. If a figure eight or two holes is viewed, the PD is too wide. If the user views the outside edges, the PD is too narrow. By visual observation, the consumer can find the correctly sized reading glasses. The reading glasses preferably are fabricated in three different PD's, Narrow, 55-58 mm, Medium, 59-62 mm and Wide, 63-66 mm.

A decorative cover for a mailbox door includes a sheet that is contoured to fit on the mailbox door. The sheet can include a cut-out to accommodate the mailbox latch. The front surface of the sheet carries a desired graphic, such as a decorative indicia or design. The cover sheet is formed of a material that allows substantially the entire back surface of the sheet to be attached directly to the mailbox cover by an affinity between the cover sheet material and the mailbox cover material. In one embodiment, this affinity is accomplished by magnetism through the use of a magnetic sheet. In an alternative embodiment, the affinity property is electrostatic or static cling.

The film is formed with polyethylen terephthalate plastic, light bleacher and polish. The light bleacher is plane structure in conjugate double bond with at least one electron supply group and polish is a type of methyl silicone oil. The thickness range of polish diffusion film is from 0.05 mm to 0.6 mm and the film is disposed on light guiding plate by means of static attachment or sticking on with black glue, the light is become high uniformity light after it is polished through the polish diffusion film.

A cover 78d, having a static cling property, is formed in a cover perimeter pattern, and with a plurality of holes 82b, 84b, 98b and 100b in accordance with a cover hole-location pattern. The cover 78d is formed from a clear plastic static cling sheet 80, or a white plastic static cling sheet, each having a thickness of 7.5 mil, and may have a decorative design 110 applied to one surface thereof. In a preassembled guitar 48, strings 64 are located over a body top 52, with pickups 56 extending outward from the body top toward, but spaced from, the strings by a pickup-to-strings space, which is greater than 7.5 mil. While the guitar remains preassembled, the cover 78d can be moved into the pickup-to-strings space, and into static clinging engagement with the body top 48.

Thin and light molded parts released from a die are prevented from sticking by static electricity, by forming the recovery chute of molded part with wire gauze. A moving plate 14 is installed reciprocally movable on an installation plate 11 that can be received in a machine base recess 4 under the die opening area of a mold clamp apparatus 2. A plurality of recovery receptacles 16, 17 are installed detachably on the top face of the moving plate 14. A switching plate 20 having a through hole 20a is installed slidably on the upper portion of the recovery receptacle. A molded part introduction tube 23 of molded parts is installed on the top face of the switching plate superposing on the through hole. A recovery cup 24 of rejected molded parts is juxtaposed to the introduction tube. A hopper shaped chute 5 of molded parts made of fine mesh wire gauze is installed on the introduction tube upper portion. Air cylinders 15, 25 reciprocally move respectively the moving plate and switching plate. The recovery receptacle and introduction tube and recovery cup, or othersare made respectively by forming into a cylindrical shape.

A removable dinnerware border decoration including a predefined ink decoration or pattern imprinted on a substrate a substrate. The predefined ink decoration may be seasonal, holiday, religious, or custom decorations. The substrate, such as polyethylene resin exhibits static cling properties for clinging to a dinnerware item such as a plate or bowl. In addition, the ink decoration is non toxic.

A roll, sheet or individual elements of static cling display material including a static cling substrate that has a pressure sensitive adhesive layer, which is preferably releasably mounted to a backing layer to protect the adhesive layer until use. The static cling display material can be attached to a display to removably secure the display to a surface. In certain embodiments, the static cling display material is configured such that the display can be viewed from two sides of a transparent display surface, such as a window.

A portal trace detection apparatus is provided for detecting minute particles of interest, such as traces of narcotics, explosives and other contraband. The apparatus includes a portal through which a human suspect will pass. A detection apparatus is disposed at least partly in the ceiling of the portal, and hence above the human subject in the portal. Particles of interest will be entrained in the human thermal plume that exists in the boundary adjacent the suspect, and will flow upwardly from the suspect to the detection apparatus in the ceiling of the portal. The ceiling is coated with an anti-static material so that particles are more likely to flow towards the detector and less likely to be affixed electrostatically to the ceiling.

A device that comprises a sports logo attached to a window adhering structure. The window adhering structure are static cling panels. These panels may be generally the same size and shape as the logo or they may be much larger, such as a large rectangular shape that encompasses the logo. The device further comprises an illumination structure. The illumination structure may be electroluminescent panels, tapes or wires. Additionally, the illumination structure be a series of light elements, such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), each serially connected by conducting wire. Further, the illumination structure includes either a power source that is included in the logo or one that is external to the logo. In the case of the power source that is external to the logo, the power may be provided by a direct current source or an alternating current source, depending on the exact nature of the illuminating structure.

An insulation device having an insulating foam disposed on a static cling sheet that allows the insulation device to be applied to the interior surface a typical window to provide thermal protection against heat loss wherein the device can be proved in either sheet or roll format to allow an installer to easily and quickly trim the insulation device to fit any portion of a window.

Translucent film product for vehicle mirrors and method to shield drivers from discomfort glare, particularly discomfort glare from blue light emanating from headlights. The film product embodiments include single or multiple film layers; yellow or yellow and grey tinting; tabbed or un-tabbed; and glue or static cling means to adhere the film product to vehicle mirrors.