Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) tag is powered by a microstructure power device. The microstructure power device can be a microelectromechanical structure (MEMS)-based device that derives power from energy harvested from mechanical vibrations. The RFID tag having the microstructure power device coupled thereto is affixed to an item and placed in an environment where mechanical vibrations are present. The mechanical vibrations provide sufficient power to allow the RFID tag to be read and/or written to by an automatic data collection device.

Abstract: Screwing tool (1) having a grip (2) and a shank (3), which is received removably in a cavity (4) open toward an end of the grip (2) and which at its free end has an actuating portion (5). The shank (3) is retained in a position of use such that it is fixed in terms of rotation on the grip, to avoid sliding in the axial direction, by a retaining element (14) associated with the grip (2). The retaining element (14) can be displaced into a removal position by displacement of an actuating member (6) in order for the shank to be removed from the grip (2). In a storage position, a large part of the shank (3) is located in the cavity (4), where it is held by a holding element (H). The holding element (H) is releasable, so that part of the shank (3) can be moved out.

Abstract: A ream wrapper made of an unbleached (brown) paper or a semi-bleached (tan) paper with a white poly or colored poly coating.

Abstract: Screwdriver handle has a storage chamber for screwdriver bits, the storage chamber being displaceable from a closed position into an open position by axial displacement of two parts of the handle with respect to one another. One handle part has a core, which is disposed in a cavity in the other handle part. The two handle parts are held in the closed position of the storage chamber by latching means movable out of a latching position by pressure on an actuating zone (8) associated with an end side of the handle.

Abstract: A chuck for receiving tools (1) that are operated by rotating around the axis thereof, particularly screwdriver bits, and having an insertion section (3) which is provided with a receeiving cavity (2) having a non-circular cross-sectional area (3). The tool can be locked in the cavity (2) by a holding element (4) which is assigned to the cavity wall in order to prevent the tool from being withdrawn from the cavity (2). The holding element (4) can be deactivated by displacing an actuating member in a form of an actuating sleeve (5). The tool (1) rests backwards against the cavity (2). The tool (1) can be displaced from the resting position in the direction of the opening of the cavity (2) by actuating the actuating sleeve (5). In order to facilitate removal of the bit, the chuck also comprises components (15, 16, 17) for releasing the face (1) of the bit, and a magnet (9) which retains the bit in the cavity from the resting position.

Abstract: A process for producing an endodontic instrument by selectively hacking burr-like cutting projections or barbs into an elongated metal rod. A cylindrical hacking blade or other suitable blade having a convex cutting edge is preferably used to produce generally cup-shaped or concave barbs for greater strength and cutting efficiency. The barbs may be formed in a variety of shapes, sizes, orientations and patterns, such as regular or irregular helical or linear patterns, on the instrument.

Abstract: Screwing tool (1) having a grip (2) and a shank (3), which is received removably in a cavity (4) open toward an end of the grip (2) and which at its free end has an actuating portion (5). The shank (3) is retained in a position of use such that it is fixed in terms of rotation on the grip, to avoid sliding in the axial direction, by a retaining element (14) associated with the grip (2). The retaining element (14) can be displaced into a removal position by displacement of an actuating member (6) in order for the shank to be removed from the grip (2). In a storage position, a large part of the shank (3) is located in the cavity (4), where it is held by a holding element (H). The holding element (H) is releasable, so that part of the shank (3) can be moved out.

Abstract: A ream wrap material made by laminating a paper substrate to a previously manufactured ream wrap material that is printed, and methods for making such wrap material. More particularly, a re-laminated ream wrap is that which is used for packaging paper products, and the process for making such re-laminated ream wrap.

Abstract: A process for producing an endodontic instrument by selectively hacking burr-like cutting projections or barbs into an elongated metal rod. A cylindrical hacking blade or other suitable blade having a convex cutting edge is preferably used to produce generally cup-shaped or concave barbs for greater strength and cutting efficiency. The barbs may be formed in a variety of shapes, sizes, orientations and patterns, such as regular or irregular helical or linear patterns, on the instrument.

Abstract: A tool set having a screwdriver handle with a chuck for insertion and latched mounting of screwing-tool inserts provided with standard polygonal shank segments, and having screwing-tool inserts, which are insertable into the chuck and are provided with the standard polygonal shank segments, in particular bits, nuts or ratchets and extensions for drive of the latter, comprising a supplementary tool which has a plier head (2) and a plier-handle projection (4) which is disposed immediately behind a knuckle joint (5) and is in form of the standard shank segment of the screwing-tool inserts, the screwdriver handle (9) latches to the plier-handle projection by its chuck (10), forming one of two plier arms and a blade extension (11) which likewise has a chuck (10), forming other of the two plier arms.

Abstract: A process for producing an endodontic instrument by selectively hacking burr-like cutting edges into a rod of a nickel-titanium alloy. Nickel-titanium being a particularly difficult material to machine; process parameters for performing said hacking procedure are disclosed herein. The cutting edges may be formed in a variety of patterns, such as helical or linear patterns, on the instrument.

Abstract: Surgical implements, surgical instruments, surgical sponges, surgical implantable devices and indwelling therapeutic devices and materials may be detected within the human body or other area of interest by incorporating or adding a radiofrequency transponder. Non-linear mixing of two or more frequencies in a radiofrequency transponder is used. The transponder may be a small film deposition of Ferrite material exhibiting gyromagnetic resonance at selected frequencies or a solid state device.