Abstract: A paint-line hook for vehicle shocks includes a tube, an eye fixed to the tube, and a bracket fixed to the tube below the eye. The tube has a bottom end and a bore extending through the bottom end. The bracket defines a channel configured to engage a mount of a vehicle shock. A latch is rotatably supported by the tube. The tube includes a slot in communication with the bore. The latch extends through the slot and has a handle exterior to the slot and an end positioned to engage a threaded shaft of a vehicle shock in the bore. A vehicle shock may be retained in the tube and the tube acts as a paint shield during paint application to the vehicle shock.

Abstract: Disclosed is a central vacuum system. The central vacuum system comprises a first vacuum device, a second vacuum device, and a hose connected between the first vacuum device and the second vacuum device; the first vacuum device and the second vacuum are controlled by a linked switch, interior of the hose remains positive or slightly negative pressure. A self-operated differential pressure regulating valve arranged at the end of the hose is capable of generating corresponding air resistance under different airflow rate so as to maintain the interior pressure of the hose at a stable slightly positive or negative pressure.

Abstract: A floor jack and a frame therefor including a pair of arched side plates, hubs, axles, and spreader bars are provided. A first pair and a second pair of hubs are positioned at front ends and rear ends of the arched side plates respectively. A first axle and a second axle connect the arched side plates to the first pair and the second pair of hubs at the front ends and the rear ends of the arched side plates, respectively, using pairs of adjustable collars that pivot between lower and upper positions. The spreader bars separate the arched side plates along their length. The frame is configured for use in a conventional jack or in a mega jack with increased elevation by fixing the axles to the lower or upper positions of the adjustable collars. A frame is also provided for a fixed height floor jack including non-adjustable collars.

Abstract: A security kit is provided that enables retrofitting a mobile electronic device with a theft preventing security slot. The slot allows locking therein a lock head, a cable of which is attachable to an immovable object. The security kit includes a security bracket having an attachment plate with a screw hole formed therein, and having a thickened portion having a security slot formed therein. A fork-shaped screw extracting tool is used to extract from the mobile electronic device one of the body screws and then re-use it to attach the security bracket to the housing of the electronic device.

Abstract: A polishing head of a wafer polishing apparatus is provided with: a membrane head that can independently control a center control pressure pressing a center portion of a wafer, and an outer periphery control pressure pressing an outer peripheral portion of the wafer; an outer ring integrated with the membrane head so as to configure the outer peripheral portion of the membrane head; and a contact type retainer ring provided outside the membrane head. The membrane head has a central pressure chamber of a single compartment structure that controls the center control pressure, and an outer peripheral pressure chamber that is provided above the central pressure chamber, and that controls the outer periphery control pressure. A position of a lower end of the outer ring reaches at least a position of an inner bottom surface of the central pressure chamber.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for sharpening a cutting edge of a cutting tool, such as a kitchen knife. In some embodiments, an abrasive assembly has a frame, a handle, and a cartridge that supports a plurality of abrasive members each having an associated abrasive surface. A rod affixes the abrasive assembly to a base assembly to facilitate movement of the abrasive assembly along the cutting edge of the tool responsive to engagement, by a user, of the user handle. Each abrasive member is configured to be moved, by the user, with respect to the handle to present each abrasive surface in turn. In some cases, the cartridge is rotatable about a cartridge axis that may be parallel or non-parallel to a central axis of the rod.

Abstract: A tile saw includes a saw unit having a motor and a saw blade driven by the motor, a table through which the saw blade at least partially protrudes, and a pan positioned underneath the table and including a channel configured to receive at least a portion of the saw blade. The channel extends along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to a rotational axis of the saw blade such that fluid moves through the channel in a first direction in response to rotation of the saw blade. An interior wall is positioned adjacent the channel. The interior wall is obliquely oriented relative to the longitudinal axis of the channel to redirect the fluid in a second direction that is different from the first direction.

Abstract: A toothpaste dispensing pen style toothbrush including a toothbrush head assembly, a housing assembly, and an electrical assembly is disclosed. These assemblies in conjunction with one another provide a simple solution to brushing your teeth. The housing assembly includes toothpaste stored therein. A screw rod is longitudinally mounted within the housing assembly. At a bottom portion of the screw rod is a screw cup. The screw cup travels the length of the screw rod when a button is pressed to actuate a battery powered motor that spins the screw rod. The screw cup then pushes the toothpaste out of the housing and into the toothbrush head assembly along a channel. The channel ends at an outlet on a toothbrush head. Thereby dispensing toothpaste onto toothbrush bristles. A user can place a cap over the toothbrush head assembly that resembles a pen cap.

Abstract: A robot cleaner comprising: a cleaner body including a controller, the cleaner body having a dust container accommodation part formed therein; a wheel unit mounted in the cleaner body, the wheel unit of which driving is controlled by the controller; and a dust container detachably coupled to the dust container accommodation part, wherein a first opening and a second opening are disposed at the same height in an inner wall of the dust container accommodation part, wherein the dust container includes: an entrance and an exit, disposed side by side along the circumference of the dust container, the entrance and the exit, respectively communicating with the first opening and the second opening when the dust container is accommodated in the dust container accommodation part; and a flow separating part extending downwardly inclined along the inner circumference of the dust container.

Abstract: A drainage apparatus and a reinforced cutting board system that resists warping and is adapted to collect, store, and manage fluids, liquids, or juices resulting from the use of a cutting board without reducing an effective cutting area of the cutting board's cutting surface, and an associated method for making the same. The drainage apparatus generally featuring a continuous lateral member, which can define a fluid channel. The drainage apparatus being capable of effectively collecting, storing, and managing fluids, liquids, or juices through the use of the fluid channel. The reinforced cutting board system generally featuring a cutting board body, a drainage apparatus, and a reinforcing system. The reinforcing system being capable of effectively resisting warping. The method of making the cutting board system generally comprising providing suitable material, forming a desired shape, and providing a drainage apparatus.

Abstract: A hand held surface cleaning apparatus comprises a generally spherical cyclone chamber having dual cyclone air outlets and dual dirt outlets.

Abstract: A positioning structure of clamp may include a fixed clamp and a guiding rod, and the fixed clamp has a clamping portion and a connecting portion respectively at an upper portion and a lower portion thereof, and a guiding hole penetrates through the connecting portion. The guiding rod coupled into the guiding hole comprises a plurality of first through holes thereon, a first engaging hole and a second engaging hole respectively penetrating through two lateral sides of the connecting portion are respectively communicated with the guiding hole. A plurality of lock holes are formed at the lateral side of the connecting portion same as the second engaging hole. A positioning unit, connected to the connecting portion through the first engaging hole, the second engaging hole, and the lock holes, comprises a clamping block, an engaging block, a positioning bolt, a positioning block, a clamping plate and a rotating member.

Abstract: A pneumatic wrench includes a handlebar having a main body, two extension walls defining an engagement notch therebetween, and a first air channel extending inside the main body and the two extension walls, and a tool head having a head portion, a neck portion extending from the head portion into the engagement notch, and a second air channel extending inside the head and neck portions. A pivot shaft is inserted through the handlebar and the tool head such that the tool head is swingable relative to the handlebar. The pivot shaft has a shaft body with a shaft hole, and two first and one second through holes in air communication with the shaft hole. The first air channel is communicated with the second air channel via the first and second through holes and the shaft hole. As such, the pneumatic wrench is angle-adjustable to fulfill user's need.

Abstract: A torque output device includes a body with an opening in the top. A top toothed part is located beneath the opening and includes a bore located corresponding to the opening. The top toothed part includes multiple top teeth. A drive shaft secured in the body and includes a central hole in which a rod is located. A driving portion is formed to the lower end of the drive shaft. The drive shaft and the top toothed part are freely rotated relative to each other. A bottom toothed part is mounted to the drive shaft and freely moves up and down relative to the drive shaft. A resilient member is mounted to the drive shaft and biases the bottom toothed part. A pressure collar is threadedly connected to the lower end of the body to set the torque between the engagement of the top and bottom teeth.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for receiving and holding debris in a collection chamber of a vacuum cleaner. The collection chamber has an inlet opening through which debris-entrained air enters the collection chamber. When the vacuum cleaner is off, an internal valve prevents debris from leaving the collection chamber through the inlet opening. The internal valve is movable from a first sealed position, in which the internal valve covers the chamber inlet opening, to a second unsealed position in which the internal valve does not cover the chamber inlet opening.

Abstract: A polishing pad is provided. The polishing pad comprises a polishing layer and a metal-containing layer. The polishing layer has a polishing surface and a backside surface opposite to each other, wherein the backside surface has a plurality of cavities. The metal-containing layer is disposed on the backside surface of the polishing layer and fills into the cavities, wherein a first contact area is between the metal-containing layer and the backside surface of the polishing layer, and the first contact area is larger than the orthogonal projection area of the polishing layer.

Abstract: A method for the production of a dental object (1) by grinding a blank (2) made of ceramic or a ceramic-plastic composite material, wherein, for the production of a preform (3) having an outer contour (4) that differs from a final outer contour (5) of the dental object (1) to be produced, a grinding channel (8) is machined into the blank (2) or into a pre-preform (9) already made from the blank (2), in at least one grinding process using a grinding tool (6) of a grinding device (7), wherein the outer contour (4) of the preform (3) is formed with the grinding channel (8) on one edge (10) thereof, and on the edge (11) of the grinding channel (8) opposing the outer contour (4) of the preform (3), at least one remaining piece (12) is removed from the blank (2) or from the pre-preform (9) at least in sections.

Abstract: A vacuum collection vehicle may include a chassis, a vacuum container, a filter unit, a first discharge conduit and a second discharge conduit. The filter unit may include a filter housing that supports a filter independent of opposing interior walls. The vehicle may include a storage container supported by the chassis and containing a vacuum source or hose reel. The vehicle may include inner and outer collection receptacle supports for supporting collection receptacles within the vacuum container.

Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes a polishing section and a transport section. The polishing section has a first polishing unit, a second polishing unit, and a transport mechanism. The first polishing unit has a first polishing apparatus and a second polishing apparatus. The second polishing unit has a third polishing apparatus and a fourth polishing apparatus. Each of the first to fourth polishing apparatuses has a polishing table to which a polishing pad is mounted, a top ring, and auxiliary units that perform a process on the polishing pad during polishing. Around the polishing table, a pair of auxiliary unit mounting units for mounting the respective auxiliary units in a left-right switchable manner with respect to a straight line connecting a swing center of the top ring and a center of rotation of the polishing table is provided at respective positions symmetrical with respect to the straight line.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool head, such as a socket, having an annular groove that allows gripping of the tool head to remove the tool head from a tool having a lug, such as ratchet, torque or impact wrenches. The groove is spaced from the drive engagement end of the socket for improved gripping performance. The groove dimensions were determined to improve gripping performance as well. For example, the groove can have a depth of 0.020?-0.050?, preferably 0.020?-0.030?. More broadly, the groove can have a depth of 5.0%-15.0%, and preferably 5.0%-10.5%, of the drive end outer diameter. The groove can, either alone or in combination with the above ranges, have a width of 0.25-0.47?, preferably 0.29-0.43?. The groove can, either alone or in combination with the above ranges, begin at a distance of 0.070-0.160?, preferably 0.090-0.140?, and have an end of groove farthest from the end of the socket of 0.32-0.63?, preferably 0.38-0.57?.