Abstract: A dovetail preform having linearly extending hooks and slots is finished to provide arcuate slots and hooks for securement of the finished bucket dovetail to a correspondingly-shaped dovetail of a turbine wheel. An electrode having the general configuration of the dovetail with arcuate hooks and slots is provided. After relatively linearly displacing the electrode and preform, disposed in an electrolytic solution, to insert the electrode hooks into the slots of the preform, the electrode and preform are relatively displaced in a direction normal to the direction of the linear slots and hooks of the preform such that metal of the preform is burned to form arcuate finished surfaces along the hooks of the preform. In another embodiment, the electrode has a dovetail configuration as a negative of the finished dovetail for the bucket and passes along an arc of a circle through the linearly extending slots of the preform to form the opposed concave and convex surfaces of the finished bucket dovetail.

Abstract: Halves of a torus, bridge ring and nozzle are fitted up on tapered fits and clamped one to the other. Weld preps are performed on the torus and nozzle surfaces to be welded. Weld material is applied along the inner and outer radii, initially in a root pass to consume the metal, in subsequent intermediate passes to build up the base metal and finally in a rapid deposition of weld material, e.g., using submerged arc process. The nozzle box assembly half is then stress-relieved, X-rayed and machine-finished.

Abstract: A method enables replacement of a gas turbine engine combustor liner. The combustor has a combustion zone formed by inner and outer liners. A plurality of cooling features are formed by overhanging portions of the inner and outer liner liners. The method comprises cutting through at least one of the combustor inner and outer liner aft of an overhanging portion, wherein the portion of the combustor liner upstream from the cut remains coupled within the combustor, removing the portion of the combustor liner that is aft of the cut, and installing a replacement liner within the combustor such that the replacement liner extends aftward from the portion of the combustor liner that is upstream from the cut.

Abstract: A method facilitates replacing a portion of a gas turbine engine combustor liner. The combustor includes a combustion zone formed by inner and outer liners. The inner and outer liners each include a series of panels, and at least one of the inner and the outer liner includes an aft support coupled to an aft end of liner. The method comprises cutting through at least one of the combustor inner and the outer liner upstream from the liner aft support, removing the combustor liner aft support from the combustor, and installing a replacement aft support within the combustor such that the liner aft support extends aft ward from the portion of the combustor liner that is upstream from the cut.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing alloy rim for automobile is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of forming elongated extruded alloy straps with a cross-section shape from alloy by an extruding process; cutting the extruded alloy into the required length; placing the cut alloy obtained in (b) onto a mold to form into an arch-shaped edge; cutting the two ends of the edges of the extruded alloy to form into an inclined angle end; placing the extruded alloy of (d) into a device to form the alloy into a round rim; welding the ends of the two joining ends; performing a surface hardening process; furnishing the rim that obtained in (g) with CNC lathe machine.

Abstract: Manufacturing method enabling optimal volume oil-fill even where differing from bearing to bearing due to machining fluctuations in volume-production dynamic pressure bearings. In a first charging method, injection of oil is divided into two cycles. The first is carried out under reduced pressure, following which the pressure is raised a predetermined amount to force the oil into the bearing gap. The oil-fill status is thereupon checked, the shortage is reckoned, and in the second cycle the shortage is injected. In a second charging method, in a first cycle a surplus volume is injected under reduced pressure and the pressure is raised a predetermined amount to force the oil into the bearing gap. Following that, what is in excess of the appropriate amount is removed from the bearing. The first cycle of injection and the pressure elevation may be implemented multiple times, in between which repeat pressure-reduction can be carried out.

Abstract: Apparatus, kits, and methods for sharpening electric shavers having rotary and reciprocating-type cutting members are disclosed. A sharpening apparatus in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention may include an applicator tray or other applicator means, and an abrasive material configured to abrade and sharpen the cutting surfaces of the electric shaver, when actuated.

Abstract: Each shank comprises at least a first segment which is close to the pivot axis and which extends substantially in the cutting plane in the same direction as the corresponding tang. Each of the two shanks further comprises at least a second segment extending beyond the first segment in a second direction which extends substantially in a respective shank plane containing said first direction and perpendicular to the cutting plane, the second direction forming a first angle with said first direction in said respective shank plane.

Abstract: A utility knife having a handle and a blade holder which is pivotally mounted on the handle for movement from an unfolded position to a folded position. The handle has a space adapted to receive the blade holder when the blade holder is in its folded position. The blade holder includes a main wall and guard wall pivotally mounted on the main wall to pivot from an open position to a closed position overlying the main wall. The main wall being adapted to hold a blade so that a blade is interposed between the main wall and guard wall when the guard wall is in its closed position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diamond tipped indenting tool for marking the surface of metal parts. The indenting tool comprises a shank having a tip end and a diamond affixed to the tip end by a braze material. The braze material preferably comprises a braze alloy which wets both the diamond and the material forming the shank. The diamond forms the point of the tool and is preferably a high quality single crystal diamond.

Abstract: The invention concerns a A pair of shears with reduced resistance is disclosed including comprising two levers articulated on a hinge forming a cross with, on one side, two shanks capable of being brought together manually, and on the other side, a cutting blade and a cutting block or hook.

Abstract: An electric powered rotary hacksaw includes a cylindrical housing, an integral longitudinally extending mounting member and a rotary circular hacksaw blade disposed at one end of the mounting member. The hacksaw blade is fixed to a shaft for rotation about an axis which is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of a mounting member. A variable speed electric motor is disposed in the housing and includes a shaft which extends forwardly in a direction parallel with the longitudinal member. A frustoconical driver member of an elastomeric material is fixed to the end of the shaft and engages the circular blade to displace a portion of the blade out of its normal plane of rotation by an angle of about 5 degrees and for rotating a circular blade.

Abstract: Fanned air generated by a fan to cool a motor is discharged from a housing through fanned air discharge ports toward an opening formed in a base. The fanned air discharged toward the opening is then introduced into a groove in fluid communication with the opening. The groove is formed in a bottom surface of the base and has an open side at a front side of the base. The fanned air is then discharged from the front side of the base, blowing off saw dust on a cutting object so as to prevent dust from accumulating on a marking line on the cutting object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for shaving remote areas of the body which are otherwise difficult to reach. The system preferably provides an extension arm having a connector on an end thereof which is adapted for connecting to the handle of a standard razor blade. In one preferred embodiment, the handle of the standard razor blade is inserted into a receptacle where the handle is affixed by a compressing element such as a clamp or elastomeric element. The system also comprises an adaptor to attach the extension arm to an electric razor. The adaptor preferably includes a handle portion that is preferably elongated, shaped simililarly to the handle of a standard razor blade, and/or also is insertable into the receptacle.

Abstract: There is provided a rotary encoder which can eliminate an angle error caused by an eccentricity from a measured angle without strictly adjusting hardware and which can also eliminate a graduation error. Detection of a rotation angle of the rotating section and measurement of an error E (&thgr;n) included in the detected angle &thgr; are performed in advance, an error function E(&thgr;) represented by a periodic function of the detected angle &thgr; is calculated on the basis of these values, a storing means for storing the periodic function of the calculated error E(&thgr;) is arranged, and an angle obtained by subtracting a value obtained by substituting the detected angle &thgr;a for variables in the error function E(&thgr;) from the detected angle &thgr;a is displayed on a display unit.

Abstract: A combined target sight and range finder with a bulls-eye pin and slotted sight plate that receives an adjustable “belly bar” is disclosed. A “set-in” procedure is used to establish a set-in distance and to generate a scale of various target sizes. The “set-in” procedure involves adjusting such that the bulls-eye pin is consistently aimed at the bulls-eye of a target, yet hits the target at a distance above the target. The archer moves progressively farther away from the target until a “set-in” distance at which aiming at the bulls-eye produces shots that hit the bulls-eye is reached. Various targets are presented at the set-in distance, and the belly bar is positioned such that the bulls-eye pin and belly bar frame each target. The belly bar can then later quickly be placed in its slot at the position corresponding to the target size, thereby accounting for the distance between the shooter and the target.

Abstract: A laser meter includes a casing; a laser module inside the casing; and a reflection means coaxial with the laser module and having circular circumference. The laser meter can provide both horizontal and vertical light beam for mark and consumes lower power.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laser sighting device, which comprises a tilt detecting device having a liquid member for forming a free liquid surface and a fixed reflection member fixedly mounted, the tilt detecting device being used for detecting angular deviation between the free liquid surface and the fixed reflection member, a main unit for accommodating the tilt detecting device, and a laser beam irradiation unit removably mounted on the main unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an apparatus for use in surveying boreholes. The method of the invention comprises the following steps: providing an instrument package in a leading end of a drillstring, the instrument package comprising first and second single-axis sensors mounted for rotation with the drillstring about the rotational axis of the drillstring, the first sensor being an accelerometer and the second sensor being a magnetic fluxgate or a rate gyro; rotating the drillstring; deriving from the first sensor the inclination angle of the drillstring at the instrument package; and deriving from the second sensor the azimuth angle of the drillstring at the instrument package.

Abstract: A steering wheel level device and method of using and making the steering wheel level device are disclosed. The steering wheel level device may include a level indicator holder and a grip assembly. The grip assembly may be adapted to releasably affix the level indicator holder to different sizes and shapes of steering wheels.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ergonomics instrument kit, and more particularly to a kit that includes the technical instruments necessary for the identification and evaluation of various ergonomics risks factors in the workplace. The ergonomics instrument kit comprising a plurality of Rulers for evaluating Occupational Posture by measuring the physical relationship between body parts or a plurality of Force Measurement Instruments for evaluating Occupational Force by measuring the amount of force exerted by a human performing an activity. The kit may also include combinations of Rulers and Force Measurement Instruments. Rulers may include instruments such as goniometers and bubble inclinometers. Force Measurement Instrument may include instrument such as pinch gauges, push-pull gauges, and dynamometers.

Abstract: A tailoring guide is used for taking body measurements for garment fitting. The guide comprises an upright portion of a height at least as great as that of an individual of average height and a spread assembly which is adjustable in height relative to the upright portion. The upright portion includes height measurements to determine different heights to which the spread assembly is adjusted. The spread assembly itself comprises a pair of arms one to each side of the upright portion. The arms of the assembly are adjustable inwardly and outwardly to different spread positions relative to the upright portion and the spread assembly is provided with a measuring guide to determine positioning of the arms in the different spread positions.

Abstract: A template for use in matching parts (6, 8) of a modular joint prosthesis component to an image of a bone in which the prosthesis component is to be implanted, the prosthesis component including first and second parts (6, 8) which are fitted together to assemble the prosthesis component for implantation. The template comprises a first template part which bears an image of the first part of the prosthesis component, and a second template part which bears images of a plurality of the second parts (23) of the prosthesis component, each of the second parts (23) being a sleeve having a through bore in which, in the assembled prosthesis component, the first part (6) of the prosthesis component can be received. The second template part is connected to the first template part but can be moved relative to it so that the images of the second parts (23) of the prosthesis component can be aligned sequentially in relation to the image of the first template part (6) to form a composite image of the prosthesis component.

Abstract: There is provided a drier which can shorten drying time of an article to be dried to greatly reduce the amount of energy consumption. A refrigerant circuit is disposed, which is constituted by sequentially installing and connecting a compressor, a gas cooler, an expansion valve and an evaporator in an annular shape. A blower is disposed, which circulates air in a drying chamber to exchange heat with the gas cooler and the evaporator. Moisture contained in the air which dries the article contained in the drying chamber is condensed to be discarded by the evaporator.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing an optical fiber preform including a metal remover, which operates by adsorption, that removes gaseous transition metal impurities present in a process gas to be provided to a furnace for drying, doping or consolidation. The apparatus and method may reduce attenuation of the resultant optical fiber drawn from the preform.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process and a device for evaporating liquids, for example black liquor from cellulose cooking, which contain solid and dissolved substances which are to be concentrated, with liquid being heated to close to boiling temperature in a heat exchanger (1) of the falling-film type.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for opening/closing a door of a dryer, by which the door is opened/closed more simply and swiftly. The present invention includes a housing, a drum rotatably installed in the housing, a heating apparatus for supplying hot air to the drum, a door opening/closing an entrance formed at the housing for putting a laundry in the drum, and an apparatus for opening/closing the door. And, the apparatus for opening/closing the door includes a hook provided at one side of the door of the dryer, the hook having a hanging portion formed at one end to have an incline surface, a latch body provided to the housing in the vicinity of the entrance wherein the hanging portion is inserted the latch body, a pair of holders provided to confront each other in the latch body to hold the hanging portion, a pair of springs provided in rear of the holders, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for multi-sided wrapping of irregularly shaped objects, such as auto-mobiles (2), with a film (3) which can be shrunk with heat treatment and which provides protection for transportation. Said film (3) is configured to correspond approximately to the shape of the object and in a hood shape. The film is placed on the object and then shrunk exactly to fit the object with heat treatment, using a heat device. The invention aims to provide a method for multi-sided wrapping of irregularly shaped objects that can be carried out within shorter cycle times. In order to heat-treat different areas of the object, e.g. different regions of a vehicle front or a vehicle rear, at least part of the heat treatment is carried out by a heating device (7) which is located at an angle to the direction of transportation of the conveyor device (5) and which is fixed in its position and alignment.

Abstract: A ventilating insole (1) comprises an upper insole (11); a lower insole (12), a stripe (13) positioned between the upper insole (11) and lower insole (12), a ventilation layer (14) upon (or below) the upper insole (11), and a plurality of spiral springs(15) attached between the upper insole (11) and lower insole (12). The upper insole (11) has a plurality of air inlets (111) at the rear end and a plurality of air outlets (112) at a front end. The ventilation layer (14) is attached to the upper insole. The ventilation layer has a plurality of air inlet holes (141) communicable to the air inlets (111) of the upper insole but no holes communicable to the air outlets (112). By the air inlets (111) and air inlet holes (141), when the insole (1) is treaded, the air in the air chamber S will flows to the air outlets (112) of the upper insole and the ventilation layer (14); then air flows to the toes. Thus heat of the foot of the user is dissipated.

Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper, an outsole defining a ground engaging surface, and a sole disposed between the upper and the outsole. The sole includes an energy return system having a first rigid plate, a second rigid plate spaced a predetermined distance from the first rigid plate, and at least one separating element disposed therebetween to maintain the spacing between the plates.

Abstract: An insert having opposed permanent magnets is placed between upper and lower portions of a shoe sole to soften impacts and improve propulsion. The upper and lower sole portions are interconnected by tongue-and-groove connections. An magnetic spring insert for the heel of a shoe is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved indoor cloth wrap sole by providing a bottom layer of cloth and an upper layer of rubber or plastic; the upper layer and the bottom layer are heat-pressed together to form a compound structure; the bottom layer includes thick and compact knitting fabrics, with a slight embossing structure; and the surrounding structure is turned up in whole to form a boat rim shape.

Abstract: A length-adjustable shoe is disclosed. The shoe includes an outsole, an insole attached on the outsole, an upper attached on the insole, means for adjusting a length of the insole, which is provided at the insole, an upper tension member provided at the upper, a lower tension member provided at the outsole, and means for fastening a front part and a rear part of the upper divided by the upper tension member to maintain a size of the shoe at a wearer's foot size. The shoe is extended and contracted longitudinally without change of an outer shape of the shoe, by the length-adjusting means, the upper tension member, the lower tension member, and the fastening means. The shoe can accommodate a wearer suffering hallux valgus or hallux varus, a wearer with both feet having different sizes, and a wearer with rapid growth rate. The shoe can be worn by a wearer for a long period of time without needless expenditure due to purchase of two pair of shoes.

Abstract: A sports shoe comprising a sole on which a shell divided into a heel unit and a separate toe unit is associated; the heel unit and the toe unit are mutually associated so that they can slide along a substantially longitudinal axis and comprise an adjustment device for increasing the overall volume of the sports shoe by means of a forward movement of the toe unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a releasable stud for a shoe sole. The releasable stud includes a stud body and a first fastening mechanism coupled to the stud body. The first fastening mechanism is magnetically operable and interacts with a second fastening mechanism of the shoe sole. In another aspect, the invention relates to a shoe sole for an article of footwear, in particular a sole for a soccer shoe. The shoe sole includes at least one such stud and at least one receptacle, which itself includes the second fastening mechanism, for the stud. At least one of the first fastening mechanism and the second fastening mechanism is magnetically operable to releasably fasten the stud to the receptacle.

Abstract: There is provided a crawler frame having a center frame and right and left track frames disposed at the right and left sides of the center frame so as to extend in a back and forth direction, wherein legs for connecting a central frame section of the center frame to the track frames are formed from cast steel in order that washing can be easily done by reducing the amount of mud to be adhered to and deposited on the legs and in order that easy manufacture may be possible.

Abstract: An excavator tooth system comprises a mounting nose having a projecting spigot and a wear member (12) having at one end a socket (18), the socket (18) being defined by spaced side walls and upper and lower walls converging from a rearwardly facing socket opening to a forward end of the socket. Each of the upper and lower walls comprises a forward bearing face (8a) and a rear bearing face (7a) separated by a forwardly convergent intermediate face. The front and rear bearing faces (8a,7a) are substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis (50) of the wear member and engage corresponding bearing faces (8,7) in said spigot.

Abstract: A product and method for the display of fingernail polish dried on an artificial fingernail which in turn is attached to a polish bottle containing the polish. In a preferred embodiment a fingernail holder is connected to a bottle cap of the fingernail polish bottle. The fingernail holder made from a rubbery substance has a nail grasping section for grasping the artificial fingernail and a cap grasping section for grasping the bottle cap. In this embodiment, the nail grasping section utilizes friction and compressive forces to grasp the artificial fingernail and the cap grasping section utilizes friction and compressive forces to grasp the bottle cap.

Abstract: A device for a medical instrument comprises an information tag connector adapted to couple with the medical instrument, the information tag connector further adapted to removably couple with at least one accessory.

Abstract: The present invention relates to items for decorating and identifying individual pieces of glassware. Previously, band devices and three dimensional charms have been used. However, such items require large quantities to be made. The present invention provide a personalized wine disk and method of manufacture that allows for smaller quantities of personalized wine disks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically turning a page of a book. The apparatus comprises a casing 10 on which a music book 5 can be placed in an opened state; a page holding means 40 which is installed within the casing 10 and holds a page 6 of the opened music book 5 to be turned and a turned page 7 thereof; a page turning means 50 which is installed within the casing 10 to turn a page of the opened music book; a driving means 60 for driving the page holding means 40 and the page turning means 50; a manipulation means 110 for manipulating operations of the driving means 60; and a control unit 130 for controlling the operations of the driving means 60 for turning a relevant page of the music book 5 placed on the casing 10, in response to signals from the manipulation portion 110.

Abstract: Disclosed is a blinder-type display assembly capable of being installed anywhere, such as residences, offices or recreational areas for the purpose of decoration, exhibition or advertisement, and if necessary, for selectively displaying an exhibition. The display assembly comprises a bi-directional motor having a rotating shaft with one end chamfered, a horizontal cylindrical hollow frame member accommodating the motor and being rotatable by rotation of the motor, a flexible flat exhibition sheet secured to a lower portion of the horizontal frame member and wound on the frame member or deployed from the frame member by the rotation of the motor, an equilibrium weight secured to a lowermost portion of the exhibition sheet, and a control unit for controlling the rotation of the motor. The horizontal cylindrical frame member is provided at one end with a cap member secured to the motor, the cap member having a hole through which the chamfered end of the rotating shaft of the motor is fitted.

Abstract: This invention provides a slide book that more accurately reveals a finished wall treatment. The slide book is comprised of a plurality of display slides. Said slides are comprised of various translucent glazes, washes and patinas. To see how the finished wall color treatment will look, a consumer places one of the display slides directly over the base coat color of choice.

Abstract: An illuminated street sign illuminated by LEDs. A light engine comprising a light engine carrier, at least one LED, a heat sink and optionally a reflector and/or lens system is used to illuminate a street sign. The light engine can be retrofit into existing illuminated street signs after removal of the fluorescent tube, attached to the interior of conventional housings or be integrally formed with the housing of an illuminated sign.

Abstract: A portable wordsign arrangement includes a wordsign supporter, a power supply supported by the wordsign supporter, a word character arrangement, which is formed by a plurality of illuminating characters, comprising at least a rope light having an electric connector end electrically connected to the power supply, wherein the rope light is shaped into the illuminating characters for increasing a visibility of the word character arrangement at a low light condition, and a plurality of mounting elements securely mounting the illuminating characters of the word character arrangement on the wordsign supporter. Therefore, the word character arrangement enables the user to customize each of the illuminating characters via the rope light to form as an indication sign.

Abstract: A dedicated information display in a vehicle is provided, the display having a rearview mirror with a reflective surface. The display also includes a label having an adhesive side and a display side, and a size and a shape that covers a portion of the reflective surface of the rearview mirror. The adhesive side of the label is affixed to the rearview mirror such that the rearview mirror is converted into an effectively dedicated information display. The information display may also be constructed using an electronic display.

Abstract: A panel display system comprises three separate, flat display panels, each with surfaces allowing for the easy, temporary attachment and ready removal of photographs, brochures, documents, visual aids or the like. One side of one of the panels is rotatably connected, by hinges, to one side of a second panel. The other side of the first panel is rotatably connected, by hinges, to one side of a third panel, such that the first panel becomes the central display panel in a three panel display configuration, with the other two panels in adjacent alignment. By rotating the panels about their hinges, the display system can readily, easily and quickly be converted to a single panel display or a dual panel display, without the use of tools or any other appliance. A header is provided for ready placement on and attachment to the display system, in each of its configurations. Support members are provided for use when the system is configured as a single panel display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sign that can be folded. The folding sign includes a flexible cover having at least one surface for displaying information, such as hazard symbols or words. The flexible cover is supported by a supporting device that is configured to move between a closed or folded position to an open position. The support device also enables the folding sign to move to a collapsed position. The folding sign additionally includes connecting mechanisms that enable the flexible cover to release as the folding sign moves into the collapsed position.

Abstract: A device for firearms (1) and a firearm (1) having this device are disclosed. The device is used for detecting a state in the space (10) and for transmitting a signal correlated to the state. The device has a sensor region (24.1, 24.2) for detecting the state and a conductor arrangement (24.3), connected to the sensor region (24.1, 24.2) for transmitting the signal. The sensor region (24.1, 24.2) and the conductor arrangement (24.3) are formed by a fiber-optic system (24). The device also has a movable indicator (17), whose position corresponds to the state to be detected in the space (10) to be monitored and is detectable by the sensor region (24.1, 24.2). The sensor region (24.1, 24.2) of the fiber-optic system is protected by a shield (20).

Abstract: A posture grip referring to a grip configuration to be used in arms and, more specifically, in arms of predominantly manual support and/or function, such as revolvers, pistols, carbines, rifles, etc. Such a grip incorporates known scientific knowledge of orthopedic medicine and concepts such as “functional position,” “precision grip,” “opposition,” and “awkward position,” in referring to the precise position that a user's hand and forearm assume during use.