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Faucet handle with valve cartridge parallel to mounting surface

A faucet handle includes a fluid supply line, fluid return line, and valve cartridge. A first portion of the valve cartridge provides a connecting passage between fluid supply line and fluid return line and allows fluid flow when the valve cartridge is open. A valve body having first and second openings houses the first portion of the valve cartridge. A second portion of the valve cartridge extends through first opening and extends from first portion to second portion in a direction that is substantially parallel to a mounting surface. A control handle contacts second portion of the valve cartridge. When control handle is rotated in a first direction around an axis along which the valve cartridge extends the valve cartridge is opened allowing flow from supply line to return line, and when the valve cartridge is rotated around the axis in an opposing direction the valve cartridge is closed.

Vial holder and method of use
09622941 · 2017-04-18 · ·

A customizable holder for vials and test tubes is described herein. The holder includes a body having an inclined portion and a vertical portion joined together. A guide is present in the inclined portion for accepting elastic clamps for holding a vial or test tube. The elastic clamps have a slot and aperture therein to retain a vial or test tube.

Fixing device
09625086 · 2017-04-18 ·

A fixing device includes a base body, a connecting unit and a fixing unit. The base body includes a holding wall and a connecting wall having a connecting hole. The connecting hole has a plurality of tooth-like grooves. The holding wall is provided with a holding element for holding the base body onto a first external object. The connecting unit includes a connecting pole and an engaging element. The engaging element has at least a first engaging leg and a second engaging leg that correspondingly pass through the tooth-like grooves to be engaged in between the connecting wall and the holding wall, so as to connect the connecting unit and the base body, where the base body is rotatable upon the connecting pole. The fixing unit is connected to the connecting pole and is provided with a fixing element for securing the fixing unit onto a second external object.

Pole-mounted locking strap with accessory nub locking attachment

Technology for securing a line, such as a fiber optic line, to a structure, such as a utility pole. In one aspect, the technology provides a mount for securing to a pole. The mount may include a body; a connector that is connectable to an apparatus by pressing together the connector and a corresponding connector of the apparatus; an arm movably attached to the body; an extension operable to move the arm into locking engagement with the body such that the body and arm encircle the pole, and to tighten the body and arm about the pole through movement of the arm; and a locking mechanism for locking the mount in a tightened position about the pole by locking the body and arm in a tightened position about the pole.

Portable hand washing station
09585522 · 2017-03-07 ·

A portable hand washing station including a wheeled cart for traversing a variety of terrain, a hinged lid, a reservoir for storing fluid therein, and a spigot on a front side of the cart for dispensing liquid, such as water or sanitizing fluid, from the reservoir. At least one solar panel with at least one rechargeable battery is provided along with at least one universal serial bus (USB) port for charging items such as a cell phone. At least one wireless speaker is disposed on the cart. A handle having a cross-member, which doubles as a paper towel holder, is disposed on the outer wall of the lid. A telescopic dowel, which slidingly engages the cross-member, serves as a light holder. Outer storage pouches are disposed on the cart.

PATIENT CARE ROOM WITH REDUCTION OF SPREAD OF PATHOGENS
20170056269 · 2017-03-02 ·

A patient care room and method of treating a patient in a patient care room includes a patient treatment area that is configured to accept a patient support, such as a bed, and a waste containment room that is walled from said treatment area. The waste containment room has a toilet and a door that selectively separates the waste containment area from the treatment area and a decontaminating unit. The decontaminating unit is capable of killing common pathogens. An airflow system discharges air from the waste containment room to outside of the patient care room thereby creating a negative pressure in the waste containment room with respect to the treatment area.

PATIENT CARE ROOM WITH REDUCTION OF SPREAD OF PATHOGENS
20170056269 · 2017-03-02 ·

A patient care room and method of treating a patient in a patient care room includes a patient treatment area that is configured to accept a patient support, such as a bed, and a waste containment room that is walled from said treatment area. The waste containment room has a toilet and a door that selectively separates the waste containment area from the treatment area and a decontaminating unit. The decontaminating unit is capable of killing common pathogens. An airflow system discharges air from the waste containment room to outside of the patient care room thereby creating a negative pressure in the waste containment room with respect to the treatment area.

A METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CLEANING HANDS
20170036250 · 2017-02-09 ·

The invention relates to a method and a device for cleaning hands. The subject method provides the use of nebulised water for cleaning operations, which nebulised water is directed by command onto the hands to be cleaned. The subject device comprises a case (1), which defines an environment in which the hands to be cleaned are inserted, which environment is provided with a plurality of nebuliser nozzles (3a) introducing nebulised water into the case (1) by command, which water is sent to the nozzles by means of a pumping device (3).

Antenna mount assembly

An antenna mount assembly disclosed herein provides for an efficient and elegant solution for installation of radio frequency antennas on existing wooden poles. An implementation of the antenna mount assembly includes a saddle comprising a plurality of concave plates, each of the plurality of concave plates configured to be attached to a pole. A pipe mount attachment element is welded to one of the plurality of concave plates. A pipe mount is attached to the pipe mount attachment element and the pipe mount is configured to attach an antenna element thereto.

Holding device
09532663 · 2017-01-03 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a combination of a support device (1, 33) and a holding device (7), the support device comprising an attachment surface having rows (5) with elongated slot openings (3, 3), and the holding device comprising an attachment part (9) and a carrier part (11). The attachment part is intended to be attached to the support device by being partly inserted into a first slot (3), such that the holding device can take up a load directed in the plane of attachment surface, and the carrier part (11) being capable of supporting an item to be stored. A stem part (13) interconnects the attachment part and the carrier part and the stem part includes a fin (15) that fits into a second slot (3) which is located under said first slot (3). This provides a more reliable connection to the support device. A holding device suitable for this combination is also considered.