Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a circuit board, comprising step for preparing an insulating member and an electronic component having position-setting means on the lower surface thereof (S110), step for forming mounting holes in the insulating member (S120), step for mounting the electronic component on the insulating member to meet the position-setting means and the mounting holes (S130), step for forming copper cladding coated with an adhesive on the insulating member (S140), step for applying heat and/or pressure to the copper cladding (S150), and step for forming a via-hole in the copper cladding to be electrically connected to the electronic component, and step for forming a circuit pattern in the copper cladding (S160). The step (S150) can comprise a step (S240) for applying inter-adhesive on respective surfaces of the insulating member, and a step (S250) for applying copper cladding on respective surfaces of the inter-adhesive.

Abstract: The effects of an air bearing may be augmented in various ways in order to assist in the automated assembly of valve spools into valve bores. Such augmentation may be achieved by agitating one end of the valve spool with sequentially applied pulses of pressurized air as the spool is being lowered into the valve body, increasing the effective length of the valve spool so that the agitation can be applied to the spool when the spool is partially inserted into the body, varying the position of the valve spool while the spool is being inserted into the valve body to expose a length of the spool to the pulses of pressurized air, and applying an oscillating vibration to the fixture that supports the valve body to dislodge a spool that has become jammed in the valve bore.

Abstract: An exhaust treatment device comprises a substrate assembly disposed in a housing, wherein the substrate assembly comprises a first rack comprising a first array of openings, a second rack comprising a second array of openings, wherein the second array of openings correspond to the first array of openings, a plurality of individual substrate elements disposed in each of the first array of openings and the second array of openings; and a retention material disposed between the first rack and the second rack, wherein the retention material is in physical communication with the plurality, the first rack, and the second rack.

Abstract: An object of the present invention to provide a process for manufacturing a printing head, the process being able to maintain an appropriate connection between a substrate and flying leads. The present invention includes a connecting step of connecting electric connection terminals of a substrate and flying leads provided on an electric wiring basic material and a mounting step of mounting a unit consisting of the electric wiring base material and the substrate connected together, on a printing head main body. During the connecting step, the substrate and each flying lead are electrically connected together with a predetermined distance between them. During the mounting step, the unit is fixed to the printing head main body so that the distance between each of the electric connection terminals of the substrate and the electric wiring base material is shorter than the predetermined distance. This forms a slack shape of each flying lead.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a header pipe for a heat exchanger, including (a) forming a header pipe as a single body with a vertically separating panel between first and second channels, including a plurality of slots through the pipe adapted to connect to cooling fluid tubes of a heat exchanger, (b) introducing a punch into the inside of one of the channels of the header pipe with more than one nipple facing one side of the separating panel, (c) inserting a die into the inside of the other of the channels of the header pipe with punching holes aligned with the punching nipples and the other side of the separating panel, (d) inserting a pressuring pole of a pressuring device through the header pipe slots into the one channel, and (e) moving the pressuring pole to press the punch toward the separating panel to punch more than one hole into the separating panel.

Abstract: A method for making structural automotive components and the like includes providing a blank of air hardenable martensitic stainless steel in the annealed condition. The steel blank has a thickness in the range of 0.5-5.0 mm., and is formed utilizing stamping, forging, pressing, or roller forming techniques or the like into the form of an automotive structural member. The automotive structural member is then hardened by application of heat, preferably to between 950° C. and 1100° C. for standard martensitic stainless steels. Thereafter, the automotive structural member is preferably cooled at a rate greater than 25° C. per minute to achieve a Rockwell C hardness of at least 39. The automotive structural member may undergo additional heat treating processes including high temperature or low temperature tempering processes which may incorporate electro-coating.

Abstract: A tooling apparatus for positioning end effector tooling for engagement with a workpiece to facilitate the performance of work operations on the workpiece. The apparatus includes an elongated rectangular tubular backbone member, a plurality of tubular collars positioned over and secured to the backbone member at predetermined longitudinally spaced locations along the backbone member, and a plurality of support structures secured to a side of one or more of the collars utilizing a plurality of fasteners engaging apertures in the collars and aligned apertures in the underlying backbone member.

Abstract: An integrated wet shaving and precision trimming implement includes a handle; a razor cartridge attached thereto; and a trimming tool removably located in the handle. The trimming tool is configured for trimming hair at an edge of a hirsute area. A trimming implement for use during a shaving operation is insertable into a chamber defined by a razor handle and includes a shaft; a blade attached to the shaft; a comb attached over the blade; and a cap attached to an end of the shaft. The cap is receivable on the razor handle to retain the trimming implement in the chamber defined by the razor handle. A trimmer integrated with a handle of a shaving implement includes a reciprocatingly mounted blade and a comb mounted over the blade. The blade is capable of operating in a reciprocating motion via any suitable power source.

Abstract: The present invention resides in a shaving implement having a handle; a razor cartridge; a self-leveling mechanism operably coupled to the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body; and a pivoting mechanism operably coupled to the shaving aid body and the handle to permit pivotal movement of the razor cartridge and the shaving aid body together relative to the handle. The shaving aid body has a top surface, and at least a portion of the shaving aid body is adjacent the razor cartridge. The self-leveling mechanism permits the top surface of the shaving aid body to remain coplanar with a shave plane while shaving.

Abstract: The present invention relates to one-body type for both sanitary spoon and chopsticks.

Abstract: A knife having a handle with a pair of ends and a knife assembly pivotally mounted on each end for movement from a folded to an unfolded position. The handle has a space adapted to receive the knife assemblies when the knife assemblies are in the folded positions. Each knife assembly having a blade at one end and tang at the other end with the tang having a lock edge. A lock sleeve is mounted within the handle and has a body and a pair of spring lock fingers which are biased in opposite directions away from the plane of the body of the lock sleeve. Each of the spring lock fingers has a lock shoulder adapted to cooperate with the lock edge of said knife assemblies when the knife assemblies are in their unfolded position to at least assist to hold the knife assemblies in their unfolded position.

Abstract: A cutter head for a trimmer and adapted to be rotatingly driven about an axis of rotation. The cutter head has at least one cutting filament, whereby with reference to the axis of rotation the cutting filament has a radially outer cutting portion and a clamping portion disposed between the cutting portion and a retention end. The cutter head has an approximately U-shaped receiving passage that includes a first leg, a second leg, and a clamping section disposed between the legs. The retention end of the cutting filament is adapted to be guided through the first leg, and the cutting portion is adapted to be guided through the second leg. The clamping section of the receiving passage has a wedge shape that tapers toward the retention end of the cutting filament and is adapted to effect securement of the clamping portion in the clamping section.

Abstract: A cutting device, particularly suited for removing vehicle glazing panels, has forward blade carrier and a rearward handle spaced from the forward blade carrier. The forward blade carrier may function as a handle, the device thereby being operable in two handed use. The rearward handle and forward blade carrier may be movable relative to one another permitting re-configuration of the device. The rearward handle and forward blade carrier may be connected by a bridge portion. Novel aspects of the blade and lubrication for the device are also described and claimed.

Abstract: The present invention involves a hand-held cutter device that is adapted to be held by a human hand, over a human finger, or between the human fingers. The cutter device includes a generally cylindrical inner sleeve slideably engaged with a generally cylindrical outer sleeve, where each sleeve includes an open end and a closed end. The inner sleeve has an extended position and a retracted position. A blade for cutting various materials is attached to the closed of the inner sleeve. A biasing element is confined between the sleeves and urges the inner sleeve into the retracted position. The closed end of the outer sleeve may include a plurality of flat guide surfaces, at least one straight guide groove, and or at least one guide rib. At least two of the plurality of flat guide surfaces may intersect at about a 90 degree angle and the at least one straight guide groove may be located within any of the plurality of flat guide surfaces.

Abstract: Clip-on utensils and methods of use therefor, wherein the handle end of the utensil incorporates a clip for securing the utensil to the edge of a plate, bowl, glass or cup. The clip portion of the utensil is opened and subsequently positioned over the tableware edge, wherein the clip is subsequently released; thereby, gripping the edge of the tableware and securing the utensil thereon. When at rest, the clip portion forms a planar combination with the handle thereby imparting strength to the combination over that of the handle alone. Various alternative clipping means are described.

Abstract: A light-emitting measurement device comprises a support body, a slider apparatus, and a light-emitting device. Measurement indicia are provided on a surface of the support body. The slider apparatus is movably attached to the support body. A pointing member of the slider apparatus is movable along a substantially straight longitudinal reference axis. The light-emitting device is attached to the pointing member. The laser light-emitting device emits light in a direction substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal reference axis. The support body is placed on a work-piece engagement surface that is substantially flat, and has a cutting device opening that extends through the work surface. The light-emitting device emits light in a direction that extends over the cutting device opening such that the pointing member is adjustable to a position whereby the light impinges upon a tip of a cutting device extending through the cutting device opening.

Abstract: An underwater personal Inertial Navigation System (INS) that uses linear acceleration and angular velocity sensors to fix the position of a diver in relation to a reference point. The sensor inputs are corrected by other sensors such as pressure or magnetic sensors.

Abstract: A probe head includes a feeler, a sensor unit, a CPU, a transmitting stage and a producer of electrical energy for supplying energy to the sensor unit, to the CPU and to the transmitting stage. An electrical signal is triggerable by the sensor unit in response to a deflection of the feeler which is convertible in the transmitting stage into an electromagnetic signal. The producer of electrical energy includes a turbine having rotor disk rotatable about an axis. Magnets are mounted on the rotor disk of the turbine, which are arranged across from stationary electrically conductive windings at an axial distance. The probe head includes a voltage transformer, at the output of which an output voltage is producible, which is greater than the input voltage applied to the voltage transformer, the output voltage being used to supply energy to the transmitting stage.

Abstract: A multiple-bolt insertion tool in accordance with the present invention simultaneously inserts bolts into at least two bolt holes arrayed in a workpiece and includes a bolt receiving member and a hold-and-release mechanism. The bolt receiving member includes bolt positioning portions which establish a positional relationship among the bolts that are to be inserted that matches the positional relationship of the bolt holes, and a tool positioning portion, which fits (mates with) the workpiece to locate the bolt positioning portions in alignment with corresponding bolt holes in the workpiece. The hold-and-release mechanism holds the bolts in the bolt positioning portions until the tool positioning portion is mated with the workpiece and can release the bolts from the bolt positioning portions.

Abstract: A marking system includes a fixture having a base and means for receiving a pair of jaws in an installed condition. The fixture includes means for articulating the installed jaws relative to the base with at least first and second rotational degrees of freedom. A pair of the jaws includes a first jaw having a surface portion generally concave and complementary to a suction side portion of an airfoil of a first turbine engine element. A second jaw has a surface portion generally convex and complementary to a pressure side portion of the airfoil.

Abstract: A tape measure comprises a main case having first and second sidewalls and a peripheral wall extending between the sidewalls; a flexible tape blade selectively deployable from the case; the tape blade having a generally curved cross-sectional profile when deployed from the main case and having a generally flat profile when retracted into the main case; a hook attached to a first end of the tape blade so as to be movable a distance along a longitudinal axis of the tape blade; the hook having a first section disposed generally parallel to the longitudinal axis and a second section connected thereto and disposed generally normal to the longitudinal axis, the hook comprising titanium and having a weight factor of not more than about 0.60. The tape blade may advantageously be not more than about 1.10 inch in width and have a standout of at least 9½ feet.

Abstract: A laundry appliance includes a cabinet or surround structure with an attachment for a removable front panel and a removable front panel for attachment to the cabinet. The appliance is a drum and a drum support structure supporting the drum for rotation. There is a movement interface between the drum support structure and the cabinet or surround structure, allowing the drum support structure to move between an operating condition within the cabinet and a maintenance condition wherein the drum and drum support structure are at least substantially disposed outside the envelope defined by the cabinet. In the operating condition the drum and support structure are hidden behind the removable front panel. They may be moved out to the maintenance condition after removal of the front panel. The appliance may be a clothes drying appliance with an outlet duct supported on the drum support structure and an exhaust duct connected with the base structure of the cabinet.

Abstract: A head 2 has a through hole 7 into which compressed air is supplied and flows, and a discharge electrode 11 is disposed inside the through hole 7. When a voltage required for discharging is applied to the head 2 made of a conductor and the discharge electrode 11, a corona C is generated at a tip end 11a of the discharge electrode 11, whereby flowing air is ionized. By a cylindrical housing tube portion 17 made of an insulator and receiving most of the discharge electrode 11 and a tapered guide portion (transfer fluid guiding member) 18 formed at a downstream-side end thereof, an air flow is biased and guided on a side of an outer circumference thereof so as not to rush directly against the corona generating region. Thus, even when air supply pressure is increased, an ion balance can be stabilized without almost changing pressure or a flow rate in the corona generating region.

Abstract: Looking a solution for appliances that consumes large amount of electric energy in houses, Solar energy appears to be more suitable for the application. One of the most consuming household appliances is the clothes dryer. Implementing a heat exchanger inside the machine, the electric resistance that heats the air can be substituted, lowering the electric cost and environmental risks. This can be done with a solar water heater, converting solar radiation into useful heat. A compact heat exchanger has been design to provide the 1500 W that the electric resistance supplies to the clothes dryer in order to dry clothes. Nevertheless, Other design can be suitable for the application.

Abstract: An undried honeycomb formed body 41 is subjected to high-frequency heating in an atmosphere where humidity and temperature are maintained at 30 to 65% and 75 to 130° C., respectively, such that 50 to 99 mass % of water contained in the undried honeycomb formed body 41 is evaporated at the end of high-frequency heating, whereby the amount of water vaporized from the outer part of the undried honeycomb formed body 41 is increased, thereby reducing a difference between amount of water vaporized from the inner part of the undried honeycomb formed body 41 and that of water vaporized from the outer part thereof as well as reducing a difference between drying degree of the inner part of the undried honeycomb formed body 41 and that of the outer part thereof, thereby producing a dried honeycomb formed body 42 in which deformation of the partition walls is suppressed.

Abstract: The present invention is for a process for providing fluid bed drying of material in an intentionally higher negative pressure atmosphere in the area of the material being dried. This intentional negative pressure of an additional approximate minus 1 to minus 10 inches of water column or more of static pressure is greater than that which is encountered and inherent with standard engineering design of fluid bed drying equipment, accessories and auxiliary equipment or what is commonly referred to as atmospheric fluid bed drying. This will significantly decrease the drying times of most if not all solvent based granulations.

Abstract: A collapsible drying rack has a single, continuous spring-loop frame having a web of material held by the frame to form a generally flat panel. First and second, generally parallel straps fasten to opposing sides of the panel. Shortening the straps bends the panel into a convexly arcuate configuration. The straps are generally parallel and adjustable in length. Handhold openings are provided in opposing hold sides of the panel, adjacent the frame, along an axis perpendicular to the straps.

Abstract: A vapor drying apparatus comprises a processing chamber 1a adapted to contain semiconductor wafers W; a supply nozzle 2 adapted to supply IPA vapor or N2 gas into the processing chamber 1a; a two-fluid nozzle 3 connected to both of an IPA supply source 8 and an N2 gas supply source 5 and adapted to produce a mixed fluid of IPA and N2 gas; a vapor generating apparatus 10 adapted to produce IPA vapor by heating the mixed fluid produced by the two-fluid nozzle 3; an N2 gas supply line 23 connected to the upstream side of the two-fluid nozzle 3; and a mixed fluid supply line 22 connected to the downstream side of the two-fluid nozzle 3. An open-and-close valve V2 is provided on a branch line 25 connecting the N2 gas supply line 23 and the mixed fluid supply line 22.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clothes dryer (1), which comprises a swivel-mounted clothes drum (2) for accommodating and for moving fabrics (4), a processing air channel (5) for supplying processing air into the clothes drum (2) and processing air heating (9) for heating at least the processing air in the clothes dryer (1), whereby the clothes dryer (1) has at least one processing unit (10, 15) for a fluid for generating mist or steam for removing odiferous substances from fabrics (4) and the processing unit (10, 15) is connected to the processing air channel (5). The invention further relates to a process for removing odiferous substances from fabrics in a clothes dryer, whereby fluid is converted into steam in the clothes dryer (1), this steam flows through the fabrics (4) located in the clothes drum (2) of the clothes dryer (1) and moved therein and the steam is carried away with the processing air out of the clothes drum (2).

Abstract: A clothes drying machine, which minimizes gaps or steps generated in connected portions between panels of an external case.

Abstract: In example embodiments, a thin, compliant covering is provided for engaging the bottom of a dancer's foot. The covering has a body portion and a distal securer, which may comprise toe openings for receiving and encircling toes of a wearer. In these example embodiments, the body portion does not extend substantially proximally of the midfoot. The covering includes a proximal securer that follows a path over the top of a wearer's foot or around a heel. The covering's securers are arranged to optimize the visibility of the top and sides of the foot, while helping to protect the foot. In certain embodiments the covering has a three dimensional conformation for conforming to a wearer's foot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to footwear which has improved shock absorbency due to a cushioning and has superior support due to a rigid or semi-rigid orthotic plate. The orthotic plate may be removably or securably attachable to the upper, and the padding may be removably or securably attachable to the orthotic plate. The cushioning may further may have supporting blades incorporated therein to counteract any undesired deforming characteristics of the cushioning and/or a bottom plate may be securably or removably attachable to the bottom side of the cushioning. The bottom plate may also have gripping elements which are permanently or removably attachable to the plate to compensate for wear, or for a change in activities. Further, the upper may be removably and attachable and interchanged with other types of removably attachable uppers.

Abstract: A cushioning member for an article of footwear. The cushioning member is a flexible bladder having a fluidly interconnected heel chamber and forefoot chamber. The bladder is disposed above the sole and beneath the wearer's foot to provided added cushioning to the wearer. The bladder contains air at slightly above ambient pressure and can be formed by thermoforming or by welding two sheets of resilient, flexible material together. A connecting passage fluidly connects the heel chamber and the forefoot chamber. The connecting passage is narrow to control the flow of air between the two chambers.

Abstract: Foot-receiving devices, such as articles of footwear, include: (a) a sensing device that senses a characteristic of an interaction between a user's foot and a foot-receiving device; (b) a control system that receives output from the sensing device and controls a characteristic of the foot-receiving device based on this output; and (c) a monitoring system for detecting and/or storing data indicating speed or distance information associated with use of the foot-receiving device. The monitoring system may receive input from the same sensing device used for providing data to the control system. The control system may alter the impact attenuation characteristics, the traction characteristics, the flexibility characteristics, the fit characteristics, or the like of the article of footwear. Methods of making and using such foot-receiving devices also are described.

Abstract: A cleat protector shoe cover. The cleat protector shoe cover has an upper portion formed of either engagements or an elastic material and having a shoe opening formed in a top thereof. The cleat protector shoe cover is stretchable and engages with a cleated shoe to prevent the cleats from being damaged or damaging a floor surface by providing seating areas.

Abstract: An arm direction changeover valve (11) is provided in an arm block (20). A first pilot check valve (18) is provided in a first block (21). A second pilot check valve (19) is provided in a second block (22). The three blocks, i.e., the arm block (20), the first block (21), and the second block (22) are arranged side by side. The first block (21) and the second block (22) are arranged to be contiguous to each other. Accordingly, an increase in size can be prevented even if a float mechanism and a multi-direction changeover valve are formed integrally with each other.

Abstract: A large electric dragline having a house (35) and boom (37) is provided with spaced apart in-line sheaves (34) and (36) at boom point to separate hoist ropes (31) and (32) which are led to the front and rear of bucket (30) respectively. Differential hoist rope control allows accurate and continuous adjustment of the bucket carry angle during all modes of operation. Also described is a computer control system giving continuous accurate control of carry angle by differential hoist rope operation, with manual selection of mode of operation.

Abstract: The illuminated license plate (10) for vehicles comprises a light guide (12) having opposite major front and back faces (14, 16) and side faces (18, 20, 22, 24) therebetween, and an elongate light source (26) arranged along at least a portion of at least one of the side faces (20) of the light guide (12) for illuminating the light guide (12). Furthermore, the illuminated license plate (10) comprises a light-transmissive retro-reflective film (50) and indicia (56, 58), wherein the light-transmissive retro-reflective film (50) and the indicia (56, 58) are arranged in front of the front face (14) of the light guide (12).

Abstract: According to various embodiments of the present invention, an ear tag having a tag portion, a flexible connector portion rotatably coupled with tag portion on one end and with a keeper portion on the other end, and a piercing portion configured to engage keeper portion, the piercing portion including a cutting edge for insertion through animal's ear. According to some embodiments, an ear tag with tag portion, flexible connector portion rotatably coupled to the tag portion at one end, the other end configured to pierce an ear, and locking clip configured to engage the other end on a side of the ear opposite from the tag portion. According to embodiments of methods, providing a tag having a pierce receptacle rotatably coupled thereto and a pierce having a sharpened hollow end, pushing pierce through an ear in a trough between two cartilage bands, and coupling the pierce with the pierce receptacle.

Abstract: The present utility model provides a deer-shaped decorative structure assembly, comprising a body framework having a trunk and four legs, a head framework having a head and a neck, and an antler framework of an antler shape, the head framework being detachably connected to the body framework, the antler framework being detachably connected to the head framework, and the body framework, the head framework and the antler framework when assembled together forming an upstanding deer-shaped structure, wherein each of the four legs of the body framework is configured so as to be folded in a longitudinal direction of the leg so that the height of the body framework after the folding of the legs is reduced to about half of the height before the folding. Since the legs of the body framework are designed to be a foldable structure, the height of the deer-shaped structure, after disassembly, is considerably reduced, thereby reducing the packaging and transportation size and lowering the costs of transportation.

Abstract: A self-contained and easily moveable solar-powered illuminated address display is provided comprising a compartment into which a translucent address display plate may be slid. Users can supply inexpensive indicia, such as numbers or letters, onto the address display plate to indicate an address or other information, by attaching stick-on indicia, drawing, painting, or printing them, or purchasing them in preconfigured forms. A solar panel supplies electrical power, which is stored in a battery, to supply a lighting means with power. When light is generated, it passes through the translucent address display plate, contrasting with areas marked by the indicia, so that the address may be read easily at night. An optional photo cell switch switches the power on or off according to lighting conditions. The solar-powered illuminated address display may be attached to a second surface, such as a wall or mailbox, by wood screws, machine screws, a chain, or magnets.

Abstract: An apparatus for a display device comprising a display holder or aperture, an attachment assembly, and an obscuring assembly for selectively obscuring or revealing the display such that the visibility of the display can be controlled manually, remotely, or automatically by the operator.

Abstract: A sign and methods of making and use. The sign has a central medium that may be written upon. The sign may be folded or rolled up when not is use, expanded into a sign configuration for use, and collapsed for later use or transport. The sign may have pre-arranged indicia on various portions, and other indicia may be added if desired when in use. The sign may have a surface that can be written upon and erased for re-use with other indicia, and it can include pockets or other structures for inserting predetermined indicia to shown on either the front of back side of the sign.

Abstract: A display device having a support structure and display panel is provided. The support structure generally includes a cross bar horizontally supported by first and second leg assemblies. A coupling is provided at each end of the cross bar to receive the corresponding leg assemblies. A plurality of locking mechanisms are provided for independently and releasably connecting the cross bar and the leg assemblies to the coupling without requiring the use of tools.

Abstract: The current invention is a permanent reflective safety curb address that replaces the historic, painted curb address markers with a strong durable, no maintenance, day or night visible legible, evenly spaced, bold, clear, sharp, large font numbers or letters, prismatic lens reflective system, which is permanently printed into the glass or polycarbonate bullet proof address marker with non-toxic, non-fade, non-rub-off, weather resistant, permanent address marker which are protected from vehicle tire contact by a bumper brick overhanging tire rub protector, uses, uses glue that attaches in minutes and lasts for years, provides city logo, county logo, street name and street address, as well in Braille, which provides a greater amount of safety by communicating with fire, police and ambulance reliable address markings instantaneously

Abstract: A message bearing welcome mat where the messages are either electronic or removable. The messages can be changed to reflect the season, the ideals of the homeowner or a message designed by the homeowner for that day or a particular person. Music or tunes greet the visitor as he or she approaches the door wherein a fragrance is propelled into to atmosphere to set a tranquil mood. A proximity sensor senses the approach of the visitor and causes the electronic message to display, the music to begin and the fragrance to be sprayed into the atmosphere.

Abstract: A system and method for securing accessories to shoes and other articles of clothing is described. One illustrative embodiment is a system for attaching a decorative accessory to a shoe, the system comprising a shaft having first and second ends; a first shoulder secured to the first end of the shaft, the first shoulder being configured for insertion through an expandable hole in an upper portion of the shoe and configured to engage an inner surface of the upper portion of the shoe; a second shoulder secured to the second end of the shaft, the second shoulder being configured to engage the shoe; and a third shoulder adjacent to the second shoulder, the third shoulder comprising the decorative accessory.

Abstract: A frame kit includes materials sufficient to frame and display at least one piece of artwork, including one or more sets of a frame, a backing or matting piece and a transparent cover sheet. In addition, the backing piece and the cover sheet are packaged in a compact way such that the materials of at least one frame kit fit into a container. The container is suitable for shipment without oversize fee charges or with reduced oversize charges relative to those due for packaged assembled frames. The frame kit may include a poster or other piece of artwork such that, when the frame kit is received by the user, the artwork can be immediately framed and displayed using only the articles contained in the frame kit.

Abstract: A picture frame includes an outer frame having an extension slit defined in at least one side face of the outer frame and an inner frame movably received inside the outer frame. The inner frame has a first slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame to correspond to and align with the extension slit of the outer frame for receiving therein a hollow frame, a second slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame for receiving therein a picture and a third slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame for receiving therein a background board.

Abstract: The Invention is a message board having a base, a frame and a hinge connecting the frame and base. The frame has an open position and a closed position and defines a frame opening. A planar member releasably retains an artwork within the frame such that the artwork is displayed through the frame opening when the frame is in the closed position. An erasable writing surface is defined by the planar member and is displayed when the frame is in the open position.