Abstract: A sawhorse includes a modular work surface supported by a frame. The modular work surface includes a first side portion, a second side portion and a central portion. The modular work surface is configured to move between a compact configuration and an expanded configuration. In the compact configuration the first side portion and the second side portion are adjacent to one another to provide a compact worktop and the central portion is positioned beneath the compact worktop. In the expanded configuration, the first side portion and the second side portion are distal to one another and the central portion is positioned therebetween to create an expanded worktop.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for monitoring and controlling relative concentrations of polishing fluid additives and, or, the distribution of a polishing fluid and, or, polishing fluid additives across the surface of a polishing pad during chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) of a substrate are provided herein. In one embodiment, a method for polishing a substrate includes delivering a polishing fluid to one or more locations on a polishing surface of a polishing pad, wherein the polishing fluid comprises an optical marker; detecting optical information at a plurality of locations across a scan region of the polishing surface using an optical sensor facing theretowards; communicating the optical information to a system controller; determining a polishing fluid distribution across the scan region using the optical information; and changing an aspect of the delivery of the polishing fluid based on the polishing fluid distribution.

Abstract: An anti-detachment device for the tabs for a cleaning cloth is associated with the relative base which is able to ensure they remain in place during the relative cleaning operations.

Abstract: A removal tool including a frame having a first side and a second side defining a longitudinal direction therebetween and a first end and a second end defining a transverse direction therebetween, a pivotable separating mechanism and a stopping mechanism is disclosed. The removal tool may be adapted to remove a portion of a pallet. The pivotable separating mechanism may include a first position and a second position. When the pivotable separating mechanism is moved from the first position to the second position the pivotable separating mechanism is adjusted from a first angle relative to the ground to a second angle relative to the ground. The second angle may be greater than the first angle.

Abstract: A pipe jack includes an outer “C”-shaped frame that is provided with two (2) inwardly-shaped tabs on each end. The tabs engage a lower surface of a head on a conventional pipe jack stand. An interior cradle is driven downward onto a surface of a pipe via a rod connected by a swivel joint. The rod passes through a nut on top of the frame and terminates with a crank handle on top.

Abstract: A locking clutch ratchet wrench (1) is configured such that a clutch ring (500) forms the mid part of aminate like structure. Under torque applying conditions, the compression forces applied to the clutch ring (500) are substantially dissipated around the circumference (507) of the clutch ring. This inwardly directed force clamp against the inherently strong outer surface 405 of the drive element (400). The resultant pseudo laminate structure of the drive element (400), clutch (500) and housing (201, 202) enables the construction of a proportionately stronger ratchet wrench of reduced height or width.

Abstract: A sharpening device. In one aspect, the sharpening device includes: a sharpening assembly including a sharpening unit and a rod coupled to the sharpening assembly; a retainer assembly; a coupler for coupling the sharpening assembly to the retainer assembly; an attachment device coupled to the retainer assembly for coupling the retainer assembly to a head of a blade to be sharpened.

Abstract: A release device developed for an industrial machine for the bending of metal elements via a plurality of sheet-pressing tools arranged on a support frame is disclosed. The device includes a longitudinal member whereupon the sheet-pressing tools are positioned via an inclined interface. A modular coupling interface is included and situated between the wall of the machine and tightening elements, which keeps the tools locked in position. Clamping elements are set out which are suitable for locking the interface against the upper wall of the tools and which are arranged in an alternate manner in relation to a plurality of actuators. The actuators, once actuated, exert a force against the wall that is opposite to that exerted by clamping elements, and therefore allow for the horizontal displacement of the clamping elements, such a displacement making it possible for the interface to move itself vertically in such a way as to allow for the removal of the sheet-pressing tool.

Abstract: A detachable fastening device includes a socket, a hollow disk and a positioning mechanism. The socket includes an external mounted base and at least one first depression located at the external mounted base. The hollow disk is detachably connected to the socket and includes an inner engaged wall coordinated with the external mounted base and at least one second depression located at the inner engaged wall. The positioning mechanism is received between the at least one first depression and the at least one second depression to position the socket and the hollow disk.

Abstract: An alignment tool (1) for aligning a bore (13) extending through a first structural member (14) with a bore (19) extending through a second structural member (15) is disclosed. The alignment tool (1) comprises two shaft portions (2, 3) having a cylindrical or cylindrical like configuration. The second shaft portion (3) is arranged adjacent to the first shaft portion (2). A portion of the second surface forms a continuation of a portion of the first surface. A first bushing (8) is arranged along the first shaft portion (2) and substantially covering the first surface, and a second bushing (9) is arranged along the second shaft portion (3) and substantially covering the second surface. Mutual rotational movements are allowed between the first shaft portion (2) and the first bushing (8) and between the second shaft portion (3) and the second bushing (9).

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a polishing table capable of preventing peeling or detachment of a coating of the polishing table, thereby to enable an operation for replacement of a polishing pad to be easily conducted. One embodiment of the present invention provides a polishing table having a support surface configured to support a polishing pad, the polishing pad being adapted to be used for polishing a substrate, the polishing table comprising: a stacked body comprising a stack of a porous layer and a non-porous layer, the porous layer including open pores formed in a surface thereof disposed to face a polishing pad; and a resin-based coating material disposed in the open pores so as to form at least a part of the support surface of the polishing table.

Abstract: A vertical barrel of an internal diameter to receive a pig having a selected uncompressible diameter, a reducer to compress the pig to a compressed diameter and a fluid system to introduce fluid pressure into the upper end of the barrel to drive the pig through the reducer.

Abstract: Abrading apparatus and methods for treating opposing web surfaces of an elongate part include engaging the surfaces with first and second abrasion devices coupled to a frame. A drive assembly advances the frame along the part while the abrasion devices are operated to treat the surfaces. A guard assembly is coupled to the frame and includes first and second guards positioned to block portions of the contact areas of the first and second abrasion devices.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a disposable cutting board assembly. The assembly includes a homogenous sheet of cut-resistant paper material having an inner cutting area. A plurality of peripheral outer borders and a plurality of corners extend from said inner cutting area to an endless exterior edge. The inner cutting area, said outer borders and said corners each have a top surface and a bottom surface. A coating of plastic is disposed on said top surface of said inner cutting area, said outer borders and said corners of said homogeneous sheet of paper material. The coating of plastic provides a sterile durable surface to prevent liquid absorption into said sheet of paper material and reduces cross contamination. An embossed pattern is within said inner cutting area. The embossed pattern includes plurality of embossed lines that intersect to form a plurality of repeating geometric shapes. Each of the plurality of repeating geometric shapes include at least one acute angle.

Abstract: A component in a CMP tool disclosed herein having a surface and a hydrophobic layer deposited on the surface. In one example, the component is a component for delivering a fluid in a CMP tool. The component for delivering a fluid in a CMP tool includes an elongated member having a first end and a second end, and an elongated upper surface extending between the two ends. A hydrophobic layer is deposited on the elongated upper surface. In another example, the component is a ring shaped body having an upper side and a lower side. A hydrophobic layer is deposited on the inner surfaces of both the upper and lower sides. In another example, the component is a disk shaped body having a top surface, bottom surface, and ledge defined by the top and bottom surfaces. A hydrophobic layer is deposited on the surfaces and the ledge.

Abstract: A knife sharpener may include a suction cup, a main base, a sharpening set, a first cover, a control handle, and an upper cover. The suction cup is adapted to create vacuum so as to enable the knife sharpener to be attached on a working surface, and a lever extends from a top surface of the suction cup. The main base has different heights of a first portion and a second portion thereon to form a stepped shape. The sharpening set comprises two pieces of sharpening stones which are coupled together to form a sharpening space therebetween. The first cover having appropriate transparency is a board body. The control handle has a second through hole axially penetrating through a central portion thereof, and an abutting block is horizontally extended from the connecting portion to protrude from a rear end of the control handle.

Abstract: A feeding device includes a feed base that is horizontally installed, a first driving source and a second driving source, a first saddle, a second saddle, a first propeller shaft, a second propeller shaft, a first transmission device, a second transmission device, and a holding device. The first saddle rotates about a first axis that goes along a vertical direction. The second saddle is disposed at the first saddle. The second saddle rotates about a second axis. The second axis goes along a horizontal direction. The first propeller shaft transmits a torque from the first driving source. The second propeller shaft transmits a torque from the second driving source. The first transmission device transmits a rotation of the first propeller shaft to the first saddle. The second transmission device transmits a rotation of the second propeller shaft to the second saddle. The holding device holds the object.

Abstract: Jigs and fixtures for aligning, guiding, and/or holding a workpiece on woodworking machinery during a woodworking operation are described, as well as methods of making, modifying, and using jigs and fixtures.

Abstract: An omni-directional conditioner device includes a carrier that includes a holding part for holding and rotating an object for polishing purpose; a conditioner disposed around the carrier; and a transmission mechanism connected with the carrier on one side and the conditioner on the other side, the transmission mechanism including at least one directional adjustment unit that controls the rotational direction of the conditioner. When the directional adjustment unit is set in one position, the carrier and the conditioner rotate in a same direction, and when the directional adjustment unit is set in another position, the carrier and the conditioner rotate in opposite directions.

Abstract: A jack pad device adapted to transfer loads between an aircraft and a jack device for jacking the aircraft, and a method for jacking an aircraft are provided. In one non-limiting example, the jack pad device includes a jack pad body. A jack engagement portion extends from the jack pad body and is configured to engage the jack device. A first coupler is attached to the jack pad body and is configured to couple to the aircraft to hold the jack pad device to the aircraft.