Abstract: Wiper lever (10) with a driven wiper arm (12) and a wiper blade (16) linked to it for cleaning windows, particularly those of motor vehicles, which is provided with a band-like, long-stretched-out, elastic supporting element (30), which features, on its lower band surface facing the window, a long-stretched-out, rubber elastic wiper strip (24) that can be applied to it, on whose upper band surface (29), particularly in the longitudinal middle area of the supporting element (30), a coupling part (32) is situated and wind deflector strip partial sections (52) extending to the ends of the supporting element are arranged on both sides of the coupling part (32). An especially harmonic transition between the wiper blade (16) and the wiper arm (12) is achieved in the area of the joint (46, 47) connecting these two wiper lever parts if the wiper lever (10) is provided with a cap (60) to cover the connection area between the wiper blade (16) and the wiper arm (12).

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning toner cartridges by means of compressed air has at least one cleaning chamber (1, 2) and a conveyor line (3) leading through this at least one cleaning chamber (1, 2). The conveyor line (3) is provided with variable-position means of conveying individual parts (M, T, G) of toner cartridges. Variable-position compressed air nozzles (11) are arranged in the cleaning chambers (1, 2). This apparatus permits automatic, efficient, environmentally friendly cleaning of toner cartridges.

Abstract: A floor care apparatus includes a cannister assembly, a nozzle assembly, and a suction generator that draws air, dust, dirt and debris from a carpet or rug to be cleaned through the nozzle assembly to a collection vessel. A rotary agitator carried on the nozzle assembly is driven by a motor in either a rearward bottom-dead-center direction when the floor care apparatus is being pulled rearward or a forward bottom-dead-center direction when the floor care apparatus is being pushed forward by an operator. In this way, the bottom-dead-center portion of the agitator engaging the underlying nap of a carpet or rug being cleaned is moving in the direction of movement of the floor care appliance so that the nap is always brushed from the bottom to the top and dirt and debris is lifted from the nap where it is entrained in the airstream being drawn into the apparatus by the suction generator to provide efficient and effective deep cleaning action.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner has a housing including a nozzle assembly and a canister assembly. A dirt container is connected to the housing. The dirt container includes a collection chamber and a combined handle and inlet flow passageway. An airstream conduit conveys a vacuum airstream from the nozzle to the inlet flow passageway. A fan and motor assembly generates the vacuum airstream.

Abstract: A door holder includes a rail (1) which has a longitudinally extending slot (10) for movement of a slide body (11) relative to the rail. The slide body is pivotally connected to one end (21) of a holder rod (2), the other end (22) of which is pivotally fastened to a door frame. As the door is opened and closed, the slide body (11) is moved from a first position (a), in which the door is closed, to a second position (b), in which the door is open, or vice versa. In the second position (b), the rail (1) provides a narrower free passage for the slide body (11) than at the first position (a) so that as the door opens the side body (11) will slide easily in the rail (1) until it reaches said second position (b), at which the door is braked as a result of the narrower free passage provided by the rail, while successively increasing resistance to movement of the slide body (11) in the rail (1).

Abstract: The present invention is a detachable handle cushion comprising a flexible flat structure having a cushioning element on one surface of the structure, that is configured to attach to an elongated object such as a luggage handle, a load carrying rope, or a heavy machinery handle. The handle cushion is designed to change from a flat configuration into a closed configuration by being wrapped around the handle.

Abstract: A refrigerator handle assembly includes a plurality of base members which are initially attached at spaced longitudinal positions to a front face portion of a refrigerator door, with tab elements of the base members extending into openings formed in the door and screws fixing the base members in place. The base members also include hook elements having tapered and angled portions. Once the base members are secured, sections of the handle are placed over the base members and the handle is slid relative to the base members whereupon the hook elements co-act with structure on the handle such that the handle is drawn tight to the front face portion of the door. With the handle in this position, one or more mechanical fasteners are driven into a body portion of the handle and into the door.

Abstract: A handle structure of a portable electronic device, designed for users to hold or carry the portable electronic device and freely adjust the fixation angle of the handle. The invention comprises a base, a connector, a handle and a fastener. The base is installed beside the electronic device. The connector has a plurality of grooves on its surface pivotally connecting the handle and the base. Inside the base is a fastener that is in a locked position while in a normal state so that it sticks into a groove and locks the handle. The fastener may also be in a released position so that it releases from the groove to allow the handle to rotate and change angles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device, such as a carding machine, for processing fibres, said device comprising a cylinder, which is provided with a lining, and at least two carding segments which are arranged one after the other in the direction of rotation at least over an area of the circumference of said cylinder, each of said carding segments being provided with a toothed lining. The present invention aims at improving the efficiency of such a device especially in terms of fibre parallelization.

Abstract: A container for retaining articles includes a pliable sack and a closure attached to an opening of the sack. The closure includes a substantially flexible member having a pair of anchors and a substantially rigid member having a pair of pivotal seats. Each of the pivotal seats is adapted to receive a respective one of the anchors of the flexible member. The closure is positionable between a closed position in which the flexible member is substantially proximate to the rigid member and an opened position in which the flexible member is substantially separated from the rigid member. The closure may be configured to have a generally circular shape when in the opened position and a generally crescent shape when in the closed position. The seats may be configured to slidably receive the anchors to minimize complexity in the manufacturing process. Each of the rigid and flexible members preferably has a unitary construction to further reduce manufacturing costs.

Abstract: A short tube of large enough diameter to allow a rope, wire, cable or cord to pass through the center and wrap around the wall of the tube easily one or more times. The purpose of which is to drain off water when the highest end of a moored rope or cable is exposed to rain. As water runs down the rope it will drip off at the lowest part of the bend created by the wrap around the wall of the tube. The length of the tube being a ratio of the diameter of the rope and the slant at which the rope is moored so that a long enough wrap and an optimum angle are obtained with respect to gravity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic zipper equipped with a slider, and a bag body equipped with the above plastic zipper, and the object of the invention is to provide a plastic zipper equipped with a slider which zipper is required to have a strong opening force despite its miniaturization. The object is achieved in a hermetically sealing plastic zipper equipped with a slider (S) for opening and closing the zipper, comprising a pair of male hook and female hook (F1-1, F1-2, M1-1, M1-2), by installing flanges on the opening portion sides for each of the male and female hooks, connecting the respective ends of the flanges, and pressing a wedged opening plate into the inside of a closed plastic cylinder which is constituted of the flange portions connected respective ends thereof and extended to the zipper in an engaged state so that the zipper is firstly opened and after the zipper is opened, the top portion of the flanges in a connected state is disconnected.

Abstract: A process for making a single layer or multi-layer nonwoven material having improved cross-directional strength and feel, and the nonwoven material made thereby, is described. The process provides a nonwoven material including at least one layer formed of polymeric continuous filaments. The layer(s) are formed in a continuous sequential manner, i.e., a subsequent layer being formed on top of a preceding layer or layers. Thereafter, in the absence of any prebonding, the layer(s) are subjected to hydroentanglement. The basis weight of the nonwoven material is from about 17 to 150 gsm. The nonwoven material has improved properties based on treating the layer(s) by hydroentanglement. Varying the number of water jets and the pressure of the water allows variance in the properties obtained in the final product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a nonwoven composite fabric that includes the steps of a) providing a first layer that includes splittable continuous fibers, b) splitting at least a portion of the splittable continuous fibers into split filaments, c) thereafter superposing a second layer and the first layer, wherein the second layer includes staple fibers, and d) entangling the first and second layers to form a composite fabric.

Abstract: Tapered elements fabricated from a substrate of a size many times that of a single element are disclosed. Such tapered elements may be used as piezoelectric microactuators such as in-plane piezoelectric bimorph microactuators. A unique method of fabricating such tapered elements is provided. According to the method, cutting directions are first defined, the substrate is then cut a plurality of times in each cutting direction with adjacent cuts in each cutting direction indexed by proper indexing distances which are determined based on the dimensions of the final tapered elements. In one embodiment of the method, a plurality of optically detectable marks are used to define the cutting directions and cutting means is accordingly optically aligned with the cutting directions.

Abstract: A presetting system (100) is disclosed for accurately presetting the position of a tool (106) within a shrink-fit holder (148). The presetting system (100) includes a presetter measuring device (102) which is adapted to provide an initial length measurement of the tool (106), and verification of the preset position of the tool (106) within the shrink-fit tool holder (148). The system (100) also provides for incorporating a temperature compensation factor within the presetting process, for compensating for temperature and dimensional changes of the tool (106) during heating processes.

Abstract: A piercing and riveting tool utilizes a rivet assembly that includes a rivet body and a mandrel. In a single operation, the tool clamps one or more workpieces in place; pierces the clamped workpiece(s) with a piercing surface of the mandrel head, prevents the premature deformation of the rivet body with the mandrel head, deforms an end of the rivet body after the end of the rivet body has passed through the workpiece(s) with the mandrel head to set the rivet, separates the mandrel head from its shank, and unclamps the workpiece(s) to which the rivet body is secured.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pneumatically operating a tool which can be driven by means of pressure, such especially, pneumatic pliers. The device has a cylinder comprising one or more pneumatically operated, nonpositively fitted pistons arranged in a row, for generating a translatory force. The respective piston rods of the pistons are sealed against the preceding piston and guided in cylinder covers by means of a seal, such as a lip seal. Components such as a wedge piston are functionally connected to the pistons, said wedge piston being coupled to a cuneiform wedge, for transferring the translatory force and for operating the tool. The pistons are supported by at least one piston guidance strip, in the direction against the inner wall of the cylinder.

Abstract: A method for forming an article having a wall that is at least partially fabricated from tubing. The methodology employs a pressurized fluid to deform the tubing such that an outer surface of the tubing substantially conforms to a predetermined first wall configuration, an inner surface of the tubing substantially conforms to a predetermined second wall configuration and each of segment or loop of the tubing is substantially contiguous with at least one other segment or loop between the first and second surfaces.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a colored plastic cutting board with anti-bacteria effect is disclosed. A pressing machine has material suppliers for supplying plastic material from an opening. The lower anti-bacteria layer and the middle supporting plate are outputted from an output. The lower anti-bacteria layer and the middle supporting plate are placed upon a substrate. Then they are transferred to be under a roller; and then a printing film is coated upon a top surface of the middle supporting plate. The printing film is printed with pattern. Then the cutting board is transferred to another pressing device which feeds a top transparent protecting layer upon the printing film. Then, the substrate is sent to a punching device for being punched so as to form a cutting board which have a fixed shape. Thereby, the process of printing and anti-bacteria can be performed continuously.

Abstract: A removable barrier, which can be used as a temporary safety barrier, comprises a material having a predetermined perimeter and a tensioner which is disposed about the perimeter of the material to removably secure the flexible material proximate an opening in a desired surface. Color, lettering, and/or logos or combinations thereof may be provided on one or more facings of the material. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A self-piercing tubular fastener (13) is applied to a workpiece (9, 11) by means of a setting die (1) which is formed with a radially inner cavity (17) and a radially outer cavity (5) surrounding the radially inner cavity such that a first part of the material displaced as the fastener (13) penetrates the workpiece flows into the radially inner cavity in the setting die whilst a second part of the displaced material flows into the radially outer cavity.

Abstract: An improved fixture and method for assembling a structure, wherein the improved fixture comprises a frame and a pair of position compliance devices. The compliance devices are attached to a selected one of the ends of the fixture frame for engagement with the arms of a selected one of a headstock and a tailstock used to rotate the fixture and structure to be assembled. The compliance devices each comprise a slidable block having a locating pin rotatably mounted therein, which enables the fixture to be accurately and removably positioned between a headstock and a tailstock, serving to reduce unwanted stress on the fixture and the structure to be assembled during rotation. Removability of the fixture and structure to be assembled facilitates convenient loading/unloading of the structure and 360 degree access to the structure and fixture by an operator.

Abstract: A termination tool for terminating cable cores in telecommunications module contacts, comprises a handle, a jig for receiving the cores and stuffing them into a contact, and a trimmer (10) on said jig, wherein said trimmer (10) is at least double-acting, so that at least two cable cores can be trimmed to length in a single operation.

Abstract: Punchings for stator core laminations of a generator stator frame are disposed on a rotary table to form annular arrays of punchings, with each layer staggered relative to adjacent layers. A mandrel is disposed at the center of the table and has fingers projecting radially for receiving the slots of the punchings to facilitate location of the punchings on the table and relative to one another. An annular cover is provided and disposed over the uppermost layer of punchings and clamped to the superposed sets of annular layers of punchings. The cover and punchings can then be removed from the table for disposition in the generator stator frame. The fingers on the mandrel are displaced vertically relative to the table as the height of the punchings on the table increases.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic circuit for an electrical machine, the method comprising:

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a winding assembly of a concentrated winding motor, bobbinless coil assemblies 1 are produced in a manner that their shapes are nearly identical to winding slots 4 in a stator core 3 of a motor. The bobbinless coil windings 1 are insulated on their surfaces by coating with an insulating film 2. The bobbinless coil windings 1, whose surfaces have been insulated, are inserted into the winding slots 4 in the stator core 3 of the concentrated winding motor and bonded in place. The method allows coil windings to be mounted in the winding slots without using a bobbin or insulator, and allows their surfaces to be insulated with little need for space.

Abstract: A freestanding, microporous polymer sheet (52, 56) is composed of a polymer matrix binding an electrically conductive matrix. The polymer matrix preferably includes UHMWPE, and the electrically conductive matrix is preferably in powder form. The UHMWPE is of a molecular weight that provides sufficient molecular chain entanglement to form a sheet with freestanding characteristics. Multiple microporous sheets (30) can be wound or stacked in a package filled with an electrolyte to function as electrodes in an energy storage device (86), such as a battery. Metallic layers (81, 83) can be applied to the microporous sheets to function as current collectors in such devices.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a package including manufacturing a substrate to include at least one layer of LCP material, manufacturing a cover made of LCP material to include a lower lip, and sealing the cover to the substrate by heating the interface between the lower lip and the substrate.

Abstract: A method for attaching an IC package to a circuit board, the IC package having a plurality of electrical contacts in an arrangement having a perimeter, first positions the IC package adjacent to the circuit board. Then, electrically connects the IC package to the circuit board through the plurality of electrical contacts. The method finally, disposes at least one anchor mechanically attaching the IC package to the circuit board, the anchor disposed at a location outside of the perimeter of the plurality of electrical contacts. The type, quantity, and exact geometry of the anchors depend on the specific design parameters of the IC package and circuit board.

Abstract: A method for making a heat sink device includes the steps of: (a) providing a first heat conducting plate and a second heat conducting plate, the first heat conducting plate being folded to form a plurality of first connecting parts and a plurality of fin parts, the second heat conducting plate including second connecting parts corresponding to the first connecting parts of the first heat conducting plate; (b) cold pressing the first connecting parts respectively against the second connecting parts so as to connect respectively the first connecting parts to the second connecting parts; and (c) heating and press forging the first connecting parts and the second connecting parts so as to form porosity-free joint parts between the first and second connecting parts.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an improved heat transfer tube, an improved method of formation, and an improved use of such heat transfer tube. The present invention discloses a boiling tube for a refrigerant evaporator that provides at least one dual cavity nucleate boiling site. The present invention further discloses an improved refrigerant evaporator including at least one such boiling tube, and the method of making such a boiling tube.

Abstract: A method is proposed for forming a toothing (7) and/or a profile (5) onto a shaft (3).

Abstract: The present invention involves a wheel end and a method of making a wheel end to be installed on a vehicle for reduced lateral runout. The method includes assembling a rotor and components with bearing surfaces to define an assembled module configured to be mounted to the vehicle and preloading the bearing surfaces of the assembled module. The method further includes mounting the assembled module on a holding fixture and rotating the assembled module on the holding fixture. The method further comprises machining a final cut on the rotor to a rotor width while rotating, after assembling and preloading the assembled module to define the wheel end of the vehicle. After machining, the wheel end remains assembled and preloaded when the assembled module is installed on the vehicle for reduced lateral runout.

Abstract: The present invention involves a wheel end and a method of making the wheel end of a vehicle for reduced lateral runout. The method includes assembling a hub and components with bearing surfaces to define an assembled module configured to be mounted to the vehicle. The method further comprises preloading the bearing surfaces of the assembled module and mounting the assembled module on a holding fixture. The method further comprises rotating the assembled module on the holding fixture. Furthermore, the method includes machining a final cut on an open face of the hub on inner and outer portions of the face to a flange depth, while rotating, after assembling and preloading the assembled module to define the wheel end of the vehicle. After machining the final cut, the wheel end remains assembled and preloaded to be installed on a vehicle for reduced lateral runout.

Abstract: Firearms having scandium containing aluminum alloy components having alloying elements including light weight metals, such as magnesium, chromium, copper and zinc, heavier metals, such as zirconium, and other rare earth metals. The components have yield strengths of 82 to 100 KSI, tensile strengths of 88 to 106 KSI, 12 to 19% elongation's, and 7 to 10% reduction areas, and a method for heat treating the scandium containing aluminum alloy. The alloy is composed of 0.05% to 0.15% scandium, 7.5% to 8.3% zinc, 1.6% to 2.2% magnesium, 1.6% to 2.0% copper, 0.02% to 0.04% chromium, 0.05% to 0.15% zirconium, and 87 to 90% aluminum. A method for making the components involves exposure to solution heat treatment of 875° F. for an hours or two, followed by water quench, natural aging at ambient temperature for 24 to 72 hours, artificial aging at 250° F. for 24 hours, and allowed to air cool.

Abstract: A shaving assembly operable in dry shaving environments and wet shaving environments is provided that includes a razor assembly and a shaving preparation cake. The razor assembly, which includes a razor cartridge attached to a handle, is operable in dry shaving environments and wet shaving environments. The shaving preparation cake includes an upper surface, a lower surface, one or more side surfaces extending between the upper surface and the lower surface, and an axial bore extending between the upper surface and the lower surface. The shaving preparation cake is operable in a wet shaving environment, and is selectively attachable to the razor assembly for wet shaving environment applications. When the shaving preparation cake is attached to the razor assembly, the razor cartridge is disposed within the axial bore of the shaving preparation cake. The shaving preparation cake is selectively detachable from the razor assembly to facilitate use of the razor assembly in dry shaving environment applications.

Abstract: A water and dust-proof electric shaver head support structure that provides a wide range of movement to the floating shaver head to closely follow the contours of the skin. The floating shaver head, which contains the motor and shaving blades, freely pivots in the lateral plane and telescopically floats in relation to the shaver grip. A box-like space is formed in the shaver grip below the lower surface of the shaver head, and front and rear support walls extend upward from the shaver grip to support the shaver head in the forward/rearward direction.

Abstract: A multi-purpose work knife includes a universal elongate handle (“UEH”) extending generally upon a UEH axis, the handle having a compound, convex curvature and an assembly within, at a top surface of a first end of the UEH, for holding a UEH utility knife blade in a selectable longitudinal position defined by a cutting edge of the UEH blade, said UEH also defining substantially oval radial cross-sections between the blade holding assembly and a second end thereof, the cross-sections defining slightly smaller radii at about a center region of said UEH, the second end including a complemental securement element; and a selectable non-universal portion (“SNP”) having a first end and a second end including an element for selectable for selectable complemental securement to said UEH complemental securement element, the second end of the SNP having a like radius and curvature to the second end of the UEH at opposing surfaces, the UEH axis passing through the complemental securement means of t

Abstract: The invention relates to a flat chisel (2), in particular an insertion chisel for power-driven rotary hammers for working stone, having a chisel head (3) which has a main lip (7) disposed transversely to a chisel longitudinal axis (x), a front and a rear striking face (10, 11), and at least one side face (12, 13) connecting the striking faces (10, 11). In this case, a side face (12, 13) designed as a side lip (14, 15) is provided.

Abstract: A seal for sealing a gap defined between a blade assembly and a housing of a clipper has a sealing portion and a base portion. The sealing portion has a blade engaging side and a housing engaging side. At least one projection extends upwards from the housing engaging side for engaging the housing. At least one attachment formation is provided for releasably attaching the seal to a boss interior to the housing.

Abstract: A cutting guide for a cutting device such as a pair of scissors. A body portion is adapted to be fixed adjacent to a blade portion of the cutting device. The body portion further includes a movably mounted measuring guide. The measuring guide has markings indicative of distance from the blade such that upon alignment of an edge of the guide to a point of reference, such as a dressmaker's pattern, a required seam allowance can be cut by the cutting device.

Abstract: A foldable pair of scissors includes a first scissor, a second scissor pivotally connected with the first scissor, a first lever pivotally connected with the first scissor, a second lever pivotally connected with the second scissor, a first handle pivotally connected with the first lever and a second handle pivotally connected with the second lever. The foldable pair of scissors may include a retaining device for retaining each of the first and second handles in an extended position relative to one of the first and second levers. The retaining device may be a strip including an end secured to a side plate of the first or second handle and a free end for abutment against an end of a side strip of the first or second lever. The end of the side strip of the first or second lever may be flat for adequate engagement with the retaining device.

Abstract: A dressing tool for opening the abdomen and diaphragm of slaughtered animals comprises a knife (1) that extends like a bridge (4) between two short, substantially cylindrical pieces of tube (2) through which two fingers can be passed in order to hold the tool during use. The short pieces of tube (2) and the bridge (4) therebetween may be made of plastic and the knife (1) is then embedded in the bridge (4), with only the knife edge exposed. The short pieces of tube (2) may have longitudinal slits (3) and/or be slightly conical. The edge of the knife (1) expediently extends along the whole edge of the bridge (4) from one of the short pieces of tube (2) to the other.

Abstract: A handheld circular saw incorporating an improved rip guide is illustrated which guarantees accurate cuts in the ripping of sheet workpieces. The guide is precisely clamped to the upper surface of a foot assembly of the circular saw. A guide member is slidably movable along the longitudinal length of a bar section of the guide and securely locked in a desired position where it assures that a workpiece can be cut to a precise width desired, as a result of the accuracy of alignment of a flat surface of the guide member which is precisely parallel to the plane of the circular saw blade, that is then moved flush along an edge of the workpiece being ripped.

Abstract: A sharpener for sharpening soft-core pencils, especially those used in the medical or pharmaceutical field, includes a housing; and a shaping componentry, received by the housing, for shaping and sharpening a medical or pharmaceutical pencil. The shaping componentry contains a cleaning agent to thereby disinfect the pencil.

Abstract: A method for determining a rotation angle or a path, with the following steps:

Abstract: A generally rectangular block has a front end forming a first edge stop for engaging an edge of a shingle to position it in a subsequent course of roofing shingles prior to nailing. A recess in the bottom face has a second edge stop spaced from the first edge stop by a length L1, the amount equal to a preferred amount of a first course of roofing shingles exposed below a subsequent course. A protruding flange extends outwardly from the front end and preferably tapers providing a resting surface to enable easy manipulation of the loose end of the shingle without unduly distorting the shingle.

Abstract: A centrifugal processor includes an elongated inlet and outlet in fluid communication with a rotor housing having an eccentric bowl. A rotor having fan blades and adapted to hold flat media is rotatably disposed within the rotor housing. An intake gate is pivotably mounted to the rotor housing to swing about the rotor into a closed position during a rinse mode and into an open position during a drying mode. The gate has a wedge that is designed to almost contact the rotor when the gate is in the open position for drying. The geometry of the elongated inlet, outlet, and eccentric bowl, in combination with the design of the rotor and that of the intake gate, work together to create a cross flow fan having a flow path across the flat media and one that exposes the flat media to large volumes of incoming air only once.

Abstract: Shoe dryer is electronic device which allows drying a shoe (see picture 1).