Abstract: A shirt collar in which the material forming at least the neckband, but alternatively both the neckband and the collar, is arranged with the weave thereof on a bias so that in the event the length of the threads shrinks there is only a negligible reduction in the circumferential size of the collar, and the collar is stretchable in a direction parallel to the circumferential direction. The stitching that forms the seams attaching the collar to the neckband, and the neckband to the body of the shirt, may be applied in a pattern, e.g., zig-zag or skip stitching, that enables the seams to stretch in the circumferential direction of the collar.

Abstract: The present invention discloses hair colorant compositions having improved wash fastness. These compositions contain phytantriol, a dispersing agent, and a hair dye.

Abstract: A hand held CRT screen cleaning tool has a body with a bottom cleaning portion secured to a top gripping portion. A brush or cleaning element is secured to the bottom portion for cleaning and removing static charge from a CRT screen by pressing the brush against, and dragging the brush a multiple of times across the CRT screen.

Abstract: Pressurized filtered exhaust air from a motorized fan in a vacuum cleaner body passes on an exhaust path to a floor suction tool. The exhaust air is directed by the floor suction tool generally parallel to the surface to be cleaned to agitate dust and thus to improve cleaning performance. An electric motor in the floor suction tool drives a rotation brush. The exhaust air is also directed toward the rotation brush in the floor suction tool in a direction to add rotation force to the rotation brush. Feeder lines to the electric motor pass through the exhaust path so that the feeder lines are exposed only to filtered air. Passing the feeder lines through the exhaust path avoids the necessity to make special provision for the feeder lines. The exhaust path passes along a hose, and may optionally pass along one or more extension pipes on its way to the floor suction tool.

Abstract: A mini sliding device comprises a track; a sliding member on the track, the sliding member having a loop rail, a central recessed portion, and a pair of opposite recesses at the bottom of either side; a plurality of steel balls between the loop rail and the track for supporting the sliding member on the track; a clip on the central recessed portion; a pair of cycle members for cycling the steel balls around the sliding member, each of the cycle member having a stud on the external side and a projection at the bottom on either side, the projections being inserted into the recesses for securing the cycle members to the sliding member; a substantially n-shaped engagement member having a hole on either vertical side, the studs being inserted into the holes for securing the engagement member to the clip and the cycle members; a pair of dust covers; and a pair of lubricating sponges between the dust covers and the cycle members.

Abstract: A running carriage arrangement (1) includes a housing receptacle (5) and a housing (9) embedded in it. The running carriage (7) can be vertically shifted within the housing (9). The shifting of the running carriage (7) is accomplished by an adjusting wheel (39), which can be rotated by hand and by which the running carriage (7) can be adjusted relative to the housing (9) and the sliding door (3).

Abstract: An improved window sash lock keeper is provided having a slot to provide clearance for a burr, which is typically found on a surface upon which such a sash lock keeper is mounted. The improved keeper is typically mounted flush to a surface of an extruded window component. The clearance slot allows the keeper to be mounted with improved precision and thereby reduces interferences caused by misaligned window hardware.

Abstract: A cover is provided, preferably for securing valves, propellers, door knobs and the like. The cover entails a hinged plate having two sections. Each section contains an indentation which, when the sections are closed, forms an aperture. A pair of arms may depend from each section in alignment with the indentations. When the sections are closed, the arms will form a hollow column in alignment with the aperture. The hollow column will also preferably contain a constriction, preferably formed by a pair of lips extending inwardly from each arm. The sections will also contain sidewalls rising from the sections opposite the hollow column if it is present. A cap is provided which will fit over the sidewalls. A tongue and groove mechanism may be provided to allow the cap to engage the sidewalls and the sections to which they are attached. A plurality of locking apertures may also be provided in the sections and the cap so that the cover may be locked with a padlock.

Abstract: A process for producing a manufactured item of a material at least partly recycled comprises the following steps: setting a primary continuous layer (2a); setting a filling material (3); associating a predetermined amount of filling material (3) with the primary continuous layer (2a); mechanically linking the filling material (3) to the primary continuous layer (2a) to define the manufactured item.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for forming a punch rivet connection and to a joining device, a plunger (4) and optionally a clamp (5) being driven via a transmission unit (2). The transmission unit (2) converts a rotational movement of an electric motor drive unit (1) into a translation movement of the plunger (4) or of the clamp (5).

Abstract: A hose preparation apparatus and method therefor including a supporting device for supporting at least one hose. A printing device is positioned adjacent to the supporting device for printing a symbol on a hose supported by the supporting device. A trimming device is positioned adjacent to the supporting device for trimming a hose supported by the supporting device. The apparatus and method can also include a clipping apparatus, a capping apparatus and an inspecting apparatus.

Abstract: A flexible work station (1) and an operating method for processing, especially the joining and geometric welding of two or more different types of components (4, 5). The work station (1) has a component feed device (6, 7), one or more flexible processing places (2) with a plurality of movable and type-related positioning devices (14, 15) with a clamping device (16), as well as one or more processing devices (13) and at least one transport device (9). The transport device (9), which is preferably designed as a robot, has a plurality of replaceable and type-related gripping tools (10, 11), with which it transports the components (4, 5) from the component feed device (6, 7) to the positioning devices (14, 15). In the case of a change from one component to another, the gripping tool (10, 11) is changed as well, and the old gripping tool (10, 11) is laid down on a gripper rest (22) at or on the components (4, 5), which are just located on the positioning device (14, 15) or on the component feed means (6, 7).

Abstract: A thin film magnetic recording head utilizing a timing based servo pattern is fabricated using a focused ion beam (FIB). The recording head is fabricated by sputtering a magnetically permeable thin film onto a substrate. A gap pattern, preferably a timing based pattern, is defined on the thin film and the FIB cuts a gap through the thin film based on that pattern. Once completed, the recording head is used to write a servo track onto magnetic tape. The timing based servo track then allows for the precise alignment of data read heads based on the positional information obtained by a servo read head which scans the continuously variable servo track.

Abstract: The present invention pertains to methods of preparing prismatic cells which comprise the steps of winding lithium metal anode, separator, and cathode layers on a rounded mandrel having a large circumference relative to the external dimensions of the prismatic cell stack and of compressing the multilayer rounded cell stack into a prismatic shape and then filling the prismatic subassembly with electrolyte to form a prismatic ell stack, or alternatively of winding into such a rounded cell stack and filling with electrolyte and then compressing into a prismatic cell stack, prior to enclosing the prismatic cell stack in a barrier material film and sealing to form the casing of the prismatic cell. The present invention also pertains to electric current producing cells prepared according to such methods.

Abstract: An axial type electronic component inserting apparatus is provided for inserting into holes of a board a pair of lead wires of each of axial type electronic components connected by a tape at regular intervals. A first kind of the components have a larger tape interval and a second kind of the components have a smaller tape interval. The apparatus includes a pair of centering chucks having recesses for contacting both sides of the body of the component, and being movable in a symmetrical manner with respect to the center to adjust the body of the component from both sides of the main body while the recesses come in contact with both sides of the body of the component, thus resulting in centering of the component.

Abstract: A method for mounting components using mounting heads for which a plurality of suction or mounting operating positions are set for suction nozzles in a state where the mounting head is at rest in a component supply position or component mounting position, it being possible to select any of these operating positions, comprising a first step of selecting a component supply position or component mounting position such that the amount of movement of component feeder holding components to be mounted, or the amount of movement of the substrate to the mounting position for the next component to be mounted becomes a minimum, and moving the component feeder or substrate accordingly; and a second step of selecting a suction nozzle position corresponding to the component suction position or component mounting position in the first step, whilst the mounting head is moving towards the component suction position.

Abstract: A printed circuit board support including a first member having a planar upper surface for supporting a printed circuit board. At least one second member is movably coupled to a first side of the first member and movable toward and away from the side of the movable member, and a bias source biases the second member in a direction away from the first member.

Abstract: In a production apparatus (1), after rear holders (7a, 7b) and a housing body (8) are molded by molding die cavities, slides (11a, 11b) are moved apart from the housing body (8). Then, cylinders (16a, 16b) are driven to move the rear holders (7a, 7b), holders (13a, 13b) and the slides (11a, 11b) together with slide plates (14a, 14b), so that the rear holders (7a, 7b) are located in opposed relation to the housing body (8). Then, cylinders (19a, 19b) are driven to move the rear holders (7a, 7b) toward the housing body (8), thereby provisionally retaining the rear holders (7a, 7b) on the housing body (8). Therefore, the amount of movement of the slides (11a, 11b) is small, and it is not necessary to provide any space for holding the slides (11a, 11b), moved into their respective stand-by positions, and therefore the small-size design of the production apparatus can be achieved, and also the production efficiency can be enhanced.

Abstract: A disposable mustache and beard stylizing razor (10) is disclosed by the present invention. The disposable mustache and beard stylizing razor (10) includes an elongate head (12) having a front end (16) and a slot (14) extending inwardly from the front end (16). A razor blade (18) having a front cutting edge (20) and a back edge (42) is releasably secured within the slot (14) when it is desired to shave. The blade (18) is releasably secured within the slot (14) in the elongate head (12) so that preferably substantially fifty percent of the blade (18) will extend outwardly from the elongate head (12), allowing a person using the razor (10) to have a complete view of the front cutting edge (20) of the blade (18) thereby permitting better shaving of a mustache, neck and sides of a face of the person.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a safety razor 10 having dual blades 34 with multiple shaving surfaces having different blade lengths and/or blade shapes to provide a selection of shaving surfaces for the various types of hair encountered the body of the user. The present invention 10 includes longer blades 34 being both straight 36 and convex 38. The present invention 10 includes blades on the edges 40 of its head 20 which are both straight 36 and convex 38 and smaller in length for trimming close areas of the body. The handle 18 of the razor 10 has a conduit 17 located therein and traveling throughout the length of the handle 18 connecting to the blade cavity 48 whereby water 16 can travel through the handle 18 to the shaving heads 20 and in and around the shaving heads so that it will dislodge shaving debris from around the blades 34.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dry shaving apparatus with an electric drive mechanism (A) provided in a housing (1) and a housing part (G) in which a removable frame (WR) equipped with at least one cutter element (S) is held by at least one detent mechanism (R), wherein upon release of the removable frame (WR) by the detent mechanism (R) the removable frame (WR) is movably held in a holding position by a retaining device (HV), wherein in said holding position provision is made for at least one distance (W, W1) between a wall of the removable frame (WR) and a wall of the housing part (G), and the removable frame (WR) is adapted to be set in motion by the drive mechanism (A).

Abstract: Apparatus for marking a contoured surface having complex topography and preferably with multiple color marking. The apparatus comprises a movable marker for marking the surface and a sensor disposed in sensing relationship to the surface for sensing contour of the surface. A controller interconnecting the marker and the sensor is also provided for actuating the marker and for controllably moving the marker relative to the surface in response to the contour sensed by the sensor, so that the marker follows the contour of the surface at a predetermined distance therefrom and marks the surface.

Abstract: An adhesive backed measuring tape is disclosed that can provide customized, printed measurement scales on a single flexible backing that has a positionable or repositionable adhesive for contact with flat surfaces, single curved surfaces, or compound curved surfaces. In a preferred embodiment, the measuring tape has multiple scales printed thereon. The combination of linear sections and transverse axes defined by intervals can permit a variety of repeating scales on a single tape, minimizing waste of tape unrolled from a dispenser.

Abstract: This invention relates to a vacuum processing apparatus having vacuum processing chambers the insides of which must be dry cleaned, and to a method of operating such an apparatus. When the vacuum processing chambers are dry-cleaned, dummy substrates are transferred into the vacuum processing chamber by substrates conveyor means from dummy substrate storage means which is disposed in the air atmosphere together with storage means for storing substrates to be processed, and the inside of the vacuum processing chamber is dry-cleaned by generating a plasma. The dummy substrate is returned to the dummy substrate storage means after dry cleaning is completed. Accordingly, any specific mechanism for only the cleaning purpose is not necessary and the construction of the apparatus can be made simple.

Abstract: Moisture content of material such as thermoplastic pellets (80) in a hopper (30) is controlled by supplying dehumidified air from a dessicant bed (90) to the hopper (30) and returning air from the hopper (30) to the dessicant bed (90). A dew point sensor (10) in the return air path determines the moisture content of the material (80) in the hopper (30), and when the dew point drops to a pre-set level, a diverter (134) causes the return air flow to bypass the dessicant bed (90) and to be re-supplied to the hopper (30) without dehumidification. Two dessicant beds are provided, one of which is on-process while the dessicant in the other is regenerated.

Abstract: A vapor-permeable and waterproof sole for shoes, comprising:

Abstract: A skate boot featuring an exterior toe protector and a method of manufacture. The skate boot is provided with a toe cover adapted to be pulled and stretched over a last allowing the skate boot to be formed in a similar fashion as a skate boot featuring an interior toe protector. The toe protector has a pair of lateral extensions which overlap the frontal edges of the lateral supporting portions of the skate boot and a pair of cutout areas to surround the same lateral supporting portions of the skate boot.

Abstract: A map, in particular country map, road map, city map or otherwise printed map comprised of a fan and cross-folded, printed map sheet made of paper sheet and a transparent plastic film applied as a laminate or lining on the front and on the reverse side of the map sheet, has a new construction to allow for mechanical lining and folding. One embodiment of the map is characterized in that the fold lines of the fanfold are predefined by embossed grooves in the map sheet and wherein an elongate opening 2-20 mm in width is formed in the region of a cross fold extending perpendicular to the fan fold lines of the map sheet, said elongate opening is overlapped by the plastic films, and that at a narrow side of the opening in extension of the latter a web of the same width as the opening is left which is delimited on either side by an embossed groove and which is imprintable with a map title, the printed image of the map being interrupted in the region between the two embossed grooves and the elongate opening.

Abstract: A banner and frame system for displaying advertisements or messages (i.e., “Now Open”). The banner and frame system includes a modular banner frame and a frame support system. The modular banner frame includes a frame and a frame support system. The frame includes a plurality of frame sections and a plurality of frame connectors. The frame support system includes a plurality of support structures. The self-attaching banner includes a banner and an interlocking system. The interlocking system secures the self-attaching banner to the modular banner frame. The interlocking system includes a plurality of first fastener points and a plurality of second fastener points. The first fastener points and the second fastener points are positioned parallel to one another along the banner edges such that by folding the edge of the banner at a folding axis allows the first fastener points to interact with the second fastener points securely engaging one another.

Abstract: A method facilitating the production of an identification plate comprising a rigid backing plate having a peripheral upstanding rim bounding a flat area to receive a carrier sheet, one surface of which is printed with indicia and the other surface of which has a contact adhesive. In the method an edge of the carrier sheet is aligned in registration with the plate and the adhesive surface at said edge contacted therewith; the sheet then being progressively pressed into contact with the plate over the flat area using a pressure roller. The pressure roller has a recess, channel or depression to receive the upstanding rim. The apparatus used includes a housing 10 mounted on a base 11 which has an elongate extension platform 12. The housing contains a roller 13 turned by means of a motor and drive unit 14. The roller has a surface formed by a layer of rubber material 15 which includes a transverse recess or slot 16.

Abstract: A fish hook comprises a shank 12 terminating at one end in a barbed hook formation 14 and at the other end in a head 16. A hook-closing element 18 which is of resiliently flexible steel wire is mounted on the head 16 and is displaceable between a retracted position in which it lies adjacent the shank, and an extended position in which it extends across the gap between the shank and the tip of the hook formation. A detent pin 28 holds the hook-closing element in the retracted position. When the detent pin is pulled, the hook-closing element is released so that it moves, under action of its bias, from the retracted to the extended position.

Abstract: A splash-blendable, solubilized diesel fuel composition includes a diesel fuel, ethanol, a stabilizing additive and, optionally, an alkyl ester of a fatty acid and/or a co-solvent. The stabilizing additive is either a mixture of fatty acid alcohols, a polymeric material, or a combination of the mixture and the polymeric material.

Abstract: A wrapping material for wrapping an item, such as a floral grouping is provided. The wrapping material has a bonding material on a surface so that, when the wrapping material is formed into a wrapper, the wrapper may be releasably attached to a mounting surface, such as a board or wall, by way of the bonding material.

Abstract: The abrasive machine is capable of preventing deformation and bad abrasion of an abrasive cloth, maintaining flatness of an abrasive face of an abrasive plate and improving abrading accuracy. The abrasive machine comprises the abrasive plate and a holding unit for holding a work piece. In the holding unit, an inner head has a first concave section. An outer head has a second concave section. A holding plate is provided in the first concave section. An elastic holding member forms a first chamber. An outer enclosing member is provided to the outer head. An inner enclosing member is provided between the outer enclosing member and the inner head. A pressing member presses the abrasive face of the abrasive plate and encloses the holding plate. An elastic ring member a second chamber. A pressurizing unit pressurizes the chambers so as to press the work piece and the pressing member onto the abrasive face.

Abstract: Coated abrasives comprising shaped structures deposited on a backing can be given increased versatility by varying the composition comprising the structure such that different characteristics are revealed as the structure is eroded during use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a powder composition and to a method for polishing stone, in particular granite, said method making use of said powder composition.

Abstract: A locking ground hole cover is disclosed comprising a cover plate with a scissor-type apparatus suspended therefrom which apparatus can be actuated from above the cover plate. The apparatus allows for the locking of a hole by pulling the cover plate down into a sealed locked position with the hole mouth. Variations on the device are disclosed.

Abstract: An elevator hoistway for a multi-storied building which, to create a vertical travel path for an elevator installation, extends through at least one story floor and has at least one hoistway frame which bounds a hoistway penetration aperture in the story floor is to be post-constructionally created in an existing multi-storied building with little building effort and inexpensive means in that the hoistway penetration aperture can be covered by means of a load-bearing floor structure. In this way, and especially in one-family houses, the volume of the elevator hoistway can be used for non-elevator-specific purposes, e.g. as residential space, until the point in time when an elevator is subsequently installed. The hoistway frame itself serves as an interface between the building and elevator fastenings which may be provided for the transmission of forces.

Abstract: Composite joint for fitting at least one external member to a sandwich panel and panel integrating at least one such joint.

Abstract: A frame for supporting steel cladding panels of steel clad doors and doors formed therewith, the frames comprising a pair of jambs connected by headers and sills, each jamb comprising a molded channel of composite plastic material having within the channel integral bracing extending between the channel side walls.

Abstract: Sipping straws are confined in discrete envelopes while advancing in a single file of spaced-apart straws through a wrapping station. The envelopes are obtained from a continuous strip of wrapping paper which is conveyed to the wrapping station in the direction of advancement of the file of spaced-apart straws and is draped around the straws in such a way that one of its longitudinally extending marginal portions overlies and adheres to the other marginal portion with simultaneous formation of a seam rather than an outwardly extending fin. The thus obtained tubular wrapper is thereupon severed in the gaps between successive spaced-apart straws, and the end portions of the thus obtained discrete envelopes are sealed by knurling, e.g., simultaneously with severing of the tubular wrapper.

Abstract: Blocks of plain or filter cigarettes are accumulated in at least two group building assemblies each of which comprises at least two block forming units receiving cigarettes by gravity flow by way of upright ducts. The assemblies are adjacent the path of a series of successive receptacles which serve to transport discrete blocks stepwise to a multiple-track packing machine. The units accumulate blocks of cigarettes during intervals which include the duration of at least one stepwise movement of the receptacles and that of at least one period of standstill of the receptacles. Such intervals suffice to ensure satisfactory gathering of cigarettes into blocks of required size and shape at a frequency which is required for full-speed operation of the multiple-track packing machine.

Abstract: The present invention has an object to improve the efficiency of collection of solidification constituents and solids in exhaust gas and to prevent early blockage of the filter without damaging the vacuum pump. In an exhaust path 48a, a vacuum pump and exhaust gas filtration device are provided. This exhaust gas filtration device is constituted by a trap device, pre-filter and filter. The pre-filter reduces the exhaust gas flow rate flowing through the interior of the exhaust path by controlling the exhaust gas flow path in the vessel. The aforesaid exhaust path is constituted by connecting this vacuum pump, trap device, pre-filter and filter which are arranged in this order from the side of airtight vessel and connected through piping if required.

Abstract: An air cleaner includes a housing having first and second opposite ends. A media pack is preferably oriented within the interior volume of the housing. In preferred embodiments, the media pack will have a first and second opposite flow face and be constructed and arranged for air to flow into the media pack through the first flow face, and for air to exit the media pack through the second flow face. The air cleaner will include a seal member forming a seal between the media pack and the housing. In preferred constructions, a secondary filter element is oriented within the interior volume of the housing. In some preferred embodiments, the housing is constructed and arranged as a resonator. Certain embodiments include a seal construction that engages the secondary filter element. Methods of filtering systems, servicing filtration systems, and constructing filter arrangements and housings will use filter elements and constructions as characterized above.

Abstract: A device for the pneumatic splicing of threads or yarns which includes a splice box (11), equipped with lateral outlet edges (12, 13) and an upper lengthwise slot (30) through which the thread ends (14, 15) are introduced into the splice box (11) and into which it is possible to blow in pressurized air. The device includes means to open and close, at least partially, the lateral outlet edges (12, 13) so as to be able to carry out an initial introduction of at least one blast of compressed air into the splice box (11) when the lateral outlet edges (12, 13) are mostly closed, and a second introduction of at least one blast of compressed air into the splice box (11) when the lateral outlet edges (12, 13) are mostly or completely open. Besides, the present invention has, as its aim, a process for the pneumatic splicing of threads or yarns.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of assembling a joint of an endless track chain for track-type machines to prevent endplay in the joint is disclosed. The joint includes a pair of links and a cylindrical pin. Each link includes a outwardly offset outboard end collar having a boss extending outwardly therefrom and a bore therethrough. Each boss has an outer surface. The pin includes opposite end portions. Each end portion is pressed and non-rotatably mounted into respective one of the bores of the outboard end collars. The method comprises the steps of forming an annular groove about each of the end portions, placing a swage tool against the outer side surface of the boss in axial alignment with the pin, and applying a sufficient force on the swage tool to form at least one mechanically formed nodule protruding from the outer side surface into a respective ones of the grooves. The nodule having a cross-sectional configuration substantially conforming to the groove.

Abstract: A power plant comprises a combustion chamber (1), in which combustion of a combustible matierla is intented to take place while forming hot combustion gases, a gas turbine device (13, 14, 20, 27, 30) which is arranged to be driven by the combustion gases, and a topping combustor (8, 23) which is arranged to receive the combustion gases and increase a temperature thereof to a level suitable for the gas turbine device. Furthermore, there is a gasifying reactor (10) which is arranged to produce a combustible gas for combustion in the topping combustor (8, 23) in order to accomplish said increase of temperature. The gasifier (10) is connected to a conduit member (18) which is arranged to supply an oxygen-containing gas, needed for the gasification, to the gasifier, and which comprises means (34, 35, 36, 37) which are arranged to affect the flow of said oxygen-containing gas, supplied to the gasifier (10), to a desired level.

Abstract: Device for discharging hot air for a jet engine air inlet cowl, with a deicing circuit.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for improving the conversion efficiency of a catalytic converter for treating exhaust gases produced from the combustion of a fuel to at least reduce pollutants from incomplete combustion, wherein the reduction in pollutants is achieved by the introduction of ozone, upstream from the catalytic converter, to improve the efficiency of the catalytic converter.

Abstract: A hydrostatic transmission. The hydrostatic transmission generally comprises a sump containing hydraulic fluid, a charge pump in flow communication with the sump for creating high pressure hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic fluid, a center section having hydraulic porting formed therein, a hydraulic pump, a hydraulic motor drivingly connected to the hydraulic pump through the hydraulic porting, and a manifold defining a gallery for storing the high pressure fluid. The gallery is in flow communication with the charge pump and the hydraulic porting.