Abstract: A method (100) and an apparatus for manufacturing a heat-dissipation device (10) with a vacuum chamber and a working fluid therein are disclosed. The method includes the following steps: vacuuming a hollow metal casing (12) through a first open end (121) thereof until an interior of the casing reaches a predetermined vacuum degree; sealing the first open end; filling a predetermined quantity of working fluid into the casing through a second open end (123) thereof; and sealing the second open end. The apparatus includes a vacuum pump, a liquid-storage tank and a set of processing device, as used respectively for the above vacuuming, liquid-filling and sealing steps. By this apparatus, the heat-dissipation device can be manufactured at a same place without the requirement to shift the casing from one place to another place during the manufacture of the heat-dissipation device.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a heat pipe, including the steps of: providing a hollow body with an open end and an opposite close end; filling a predetermined quantity of working fluid into the hollow body through the open end thereof after an interior of the hollow body having been evacuated to a predetermined vacuum degree; and sealing the open end of the hollow body.

Abstract: A mounting device for a rim disk of a full face wheel for a vehicle has a disk disposed on a rotating table rotated by a rotating device about the center axis (X) of a full face wheel and radially positioned by a hub hole fitting piece and a rim disposed on the disk and radially positioned by arresting a rim drop part by a rim position arresting means, with the disk and rim being pressingly held between a disk support piece and a rim support piece by upwardly pulling an aligning rod connected to the rotating table through a rod connection means along the center axis (X) of the full face wheel while downwardly pressing a rim flange part by the rim support piece to bring the disk and the rim into a pressed state. By the rim disk mounting device, the disk and the rim radially positioned with high accuracy can be brought into pressed state with a strong holding pressure, and both the disk and the rim can be stably rotated.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for producing a wheel cover and a vehicle wheel including such a wheel cover. The method for producing the vehicle wheel cover comprises the steps of: (a) providing a tooling fixture including at least a first tooling member and a second tooling member; (b) providing a wheel cover having at least a preformed outer end; (c) positioning the wheel cover onto the tooling fixture wherein the wheel cover is supported on the first tooling member and spaced apart from the second tooling member; (d) actuating the tooling fixture whereby the second tooling member is operative to engage and reshape the outer end of the wheel cover to produce a desired outer end shape; and (e) removing the wheel cover from the tooling fixture.

Abstract: Article of jewelry such as a chain for bracelets, necklaces or the like, in particular of the double-face type, comprising an inner core (2) made of flexible material, preferably precious metal, and a continuous winding obtained with a multi-layer strip (3) wrapped around so as to cover the outer surface of the core (2). The outer layer (3a) may undergo diamond-machining operations so as to leave visible an underlying layer (3b, 3c) with the desired form and dimensions.

Abstract: An electrical hair removal apparatus for partially or fully removing hair from the skin. The hair removal apparatus has a housing and an application element arranged outside of the housing to apply a fluid onto the skin. The application element is embodied as a fluid reservoir that receives the total fluid reserve of the hair removal apparatus.

Abstract: A razor assembly has a shaving head and a handle. The handle has a first handle section attached to the shaving head, and a second handle section pivotably coupled to the first handle section, the second handle section having a length that is adjustable. The second handle section is pivoted in a first direction to a first retracted position adjacent the first handle section, and pivoted in a second direction to a second extended position with respect to the first handle section.

Abstract: A shaving blade unit includes a housing having a front edge, a rear edge and side edges extending between the front and rear edges. The housing has an aperture located between the front and rear edges. One or more shaving blades are positioned between the front edge and the rear edge and the one or more blades have cutting edges arranged to define a first cutting region. A clip is arranged to retain the one or more shaving blades on the housing. The clip has a leg received by the aperture, the leg having a bent portion defining a curvature to secure the clip to the housing.

Abstract: The present invention is a revised utensil is disclosed that is able to simultaneously portion and cook or serve food in desired quantities.

Abstract: A chisel includes a handle, a tip removably mounted on the handle, an insertion rod secured to the tip and inserted into the handle, and at least one positioning unit mounted on the handle and releasably urged on the insertion rod to releasably position the insertion rod on the handle so that the tip is removably mounted on the handle. Thus, the chisel has replaceable tips, so that the handle can co-operate with tips of different types, thereby facilitating a user operating the chisel, and thereby enhancing the working efficiency. In addition, the user only has to carry a handle and a plurality of tips to construct the chisel without having to carry multiple chisels, thereby greatly decreasing the weight.

Abstract: Razors are provided that include a safety razor blade unit including a guard, a cap, and a blade located between the guard and the cap. The blade includes a first surface comprising a body and a blade edge; and a second surface, wherein the first surface and second surface meet at a tip, and wherein at least a portion of the blade edge of the first surface is coated by a polymer film. Blades for such razors are also provided.

Abstract: An observation device for a portable circular saw includes a recess defined in the base and located at a position corresponding to a periphery of the circular blade. An observation device includes a transparent member which is connected to the base and covers the recess. The user can see the position that the periphery of the circular blade cuts the object via the observation device.

Abstract: An improved pencil sharpener assembly is provided for construction applications. The pencil sharpener assembly includes a retaining clip coupled to a pencil sharpener which discharges shavings outside and away from the housing of the pencil sharpener as a pencil is being sharpened. The retaining clip allows the sharpener assembly to be releasably coupled to a belt, a pocket, a toolbox or other item to allow one-handed use of the pencil sharpener. The pencil sharpener preferably directs shavings out of and away from the sharpener assembly to reduce cost, maintenance and weight, and to eliminate time associated with cleaning or emptying a pencil sharpener.

Abstract: A storage device, e.g., for a shaving razor and replacement cartridges, including a base member having at least one storage compartment, and one or more sealed packages that are each located in a respective storage compartment. The sealed package contains a shaving cartridge including a plastic housing and a plurality of blades. Each compartment provides a retention force, e.g., by opposed members, to retain a respective package within the compartment with a retention force that is less than a peeling force needed to initiate peeling of a cover layer sealably connected to the stored package. The cover has shaving razor engagement structure for carrying a razor on an external surface of the cover.

Abstract: A surface marking apparatus comprises a body member (3) having a first face (9) for engaging a surface of an object to be marked and a second face (17), arranged substantially at right angles to the first face (9), for engaging an edge of the object to be marked. Surface marking means (11) is provided, the marking means (11) being slidably mounted relative to the first face (9) of the body member (3). Means for securing the marking means (11) in a selected position relative to the first face (9) of the body member (3) is also provided.

Abstract: An arrow sight is shown. The arrow sight includes a coupling portion for attachment to an arrow. The arrow sight also includes a targeting portion attached to the coupling portion. The targeting portion includes an aiming guide used to assist an archer in aiming the arrow.

Abstract: A reference beam generator (1) for guiding a field marker for ground markings has a support element (11) which can be positioned in a defined manner relative to the Earth's surface, a laser diode and beam guidance means for the emission of the radiation (LS) to at least one reference target (4), the radiation (LS) being emitted with an asymmetrical beam cross-section (5), in particular in the form of a fan, and the beam guidance means being adjustable in a defined manner relative to the support element (11). The radiation (LS) can be aligned with the reference target (4) by an optical detection component for detecting and providing the radiation reflected by the reference target, in particular a telescope (12).

Abstract: A light detector which includes a housing having front and rear walls, a light receiving section disposed on the front wall, and displays disposed on the front and rear walls for showing the location of received light relative on the light receiving section. Also disclosed is a laser level including a motor, a shaft driven by the motor, a housing fixedly disposed on the shaft, the housing having a bore therein, a barrel, and a screw disposed on the housing and contracting the barrel for adjusting the pivotal position of the barrel.

Abstract: A T-square includes a first member defining a straight edge, a second member that is mounted transverse to the first member and defining a free end spaced from the straight edge, and sheet material securing means mounted to and extending beyond that free end. In various embodiments, the securing means holds sheet material in compression against the straight edge of the first member or in compression against an undersurface of the second planar member, or both. The securing means may be a clamp that is moved toward the straight edge by a threaded shaft, or it may be a biasing member such as spring steel that holds sheet material in compression against the straight edge or against both the straight edge and against the second planar member.

Abstract: A measuring device includes a receiver having a cavity with differing narrowing diameters from an opening. The receiver can be moved axially. A part is moved a predetermined fixed distance, including movement while engaging and moving the receiver. The distance moved by the receiver is sensed, and the acceptability of the dimension of the object is determined by evaluating the distance moved by the receiver.

Abstract: A probe head includes sensors having, in each instance, a pressure-sensitive surface, electrical signal being producible by the sensors when pressure forces are acting. Furthermore, the probe head has mechanical transmission elements and a holding element for positioning the transmission elements with respect to the sensors. The holding element is fixed in a stationary manner relative to the sensors and is configured such that the transmission elements are movable relative to the sensors in a direction having a directional component orthogonal to the surface. Furthermore, the probe head includes a probe element, which is deflectable relative to the sensors. The probe element, the sensors and the transmission elements are arranged in a mechanical operative connection such that by contacting the probe element, a change in the level of the electrical signal is producible by at least one of the sensors.

Abstract: A universal hair dryer holder includes a base including suction mechanism for releasably attaching the base to a generally flat surface and an adjustable arm extending from the base. The holder also includes a cradle for holding a hair dryer at an end of the arm opposite the base.

Abstract: One or more perforated deflector plates are used in a kiln to deflect a portion of the air that encounters the plate while allowing the rest of the air to flow through the plate, allowing for more flexibility in controlling air flow throughout the kiln. The position of the plate and the degree of perforation of the plate can be adjusted to achieve improved air flow for a particular kiln.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for hardening a coating of an object (4), more particularly a car body, said coating consisting of UV paint or a thermally hardening paint. The inventive device comprises at least one radiator (12) producing an electromagnetic radiation. A conveyor system (3) that moves the object (4) to the proximity of the radiator (12) and moves it away from said radiator includes at least one transport cart (18) that can be translationally moved on at least one running surface (15, 16). Said transport cart (18) has at least one drive motor (22) for the translational movement. A support frame (26) for the object (4) is fixed to the transport cart (18) in order to rotate or pivot the object about an rotational or pivoting axis extending crosswise relative to the translational movement and independently thereof.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying clothes by adjusting the heat input into a drying chamber of a clothes dryer based on the airflow rate through the drying chamber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle blowing case of a tenter frame for treating a textile web of fabric by blowing it with a treatment agent stream either form hole-type nozzles or from a slotted nozzle extending transversal to the direction of conveyance of the web of fabric. In order to simplify the switching of the treatment agent stream from the hole-type nozzles to the slotted nozzles (and reversed), a moving slide is assigned to the blow-out surface of the blowing case that, in one position, closes the slotted nozzle and, in another position, closes the hole-type nozzles.

Abstract: The mobile mattress sanitizer is a mobile unit, such as a truck, van, trailer or the like, having a mobile cargo space that includes a heater and heater fan mounted in an upper region of the cargo space. Heating fuel is supplied by an external fuel tank. An operator has access to a thermometer, thermostat and timer for precise sterilization control. A power switch is also mounted for easy access to a sanitizer operator. A wheeled rack having storage space for multiple mattresses is provided. A power lift gate- is included for lifting the mattress rack onto the unit. Guide tracks guide a plurality of racks along a predetermined path within the unit. When the racks with mattresses are in place, a door seals the cargo space and the operator initiates thermal warming of air within the environment to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time for mattress sanitization.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe and method for providing a shoe having an outsole with an outside surface, an upper, a liner with an inside surface, and a stitch extending from the outside surface through the upper to the inside surface, where the stitch is a sole securing mechanism for securing the outsole, upper, and liner together. The stitch secures the outsole, upper, and liner together without cement.

Abstract: A shoe sole includes a sole body and a flexible heel member is connected to a bottom of a heel portion of the sole body and two support members are connected to two sides of an arch area of the sole body to support the wearer's plantar arch. A composite material plate is connected to the bottom of the sole body and extends toward the heel portion. The plate has two thinner ends and a thick middle portion.

Abstract: A heel structure for a shoe or boot composed and manufactured of billet aluminum.

Abstract: The invention relates to a boot having a sole, an upper placed above the sole, an outer bootie placed between the sole and the upper, a first interchangeable inner bootie removably attachable within the outer bootie, and a second interchangeable inner bootie removably attachable within the outer bootie. The first interchangeable inner bootie may be different than the second interchangeable inner bootie so that a user can, depending upon the weather conditions, select which inner bootie to insert into the outer bootie. The invention also relates to a method for making the boot.

Abstract: A shoe cushion for safety shoes includes a plurality of combination pieces pivotally connected with each other. Each of the combination pieces has a first side formed with a pivot shaft and a second side formed with a pivot groove. The pivot shaft of a first combination piece is inserted into and pivotally mounted in the pivot groove of an adjacent second combination piece. Thus, the combination pieces can be pivoted relative to each other so that the shape of the shoe cushion is changed freely so as to conform to the profile of the shoe sole of the shoe body and the profile of the user's one foot, thereby providing a comfortable sensation to the user wearing the shoe.

Abstract: Sole with stretchable structure, a footwear article provided with such a sole and its assembly method. The invention relates to a footwear sole where the forepart is associated with a stretchable material making it possible to fit differing foot widths easily; it also relates to the footwear equipped with such a sole and the method for mounting this footwear. It is constituted of a sole base (1) comprising openings (4) in which the lugs (3) of the stretchable part (2) are positioned in a seared manner. The insole (5) comprises a deformable structure (6) in its forepart. When the wearer's foot is put into a footwear article provided with such a complex, it exerts pressure on the edges of the upper (10) thus causing deformation of the sole This ability of deforming the sole avoids feelings of compression of the foot The device according to the invention is intended in particular for the manufacture of footwear with the ability of adapting to differing foot anatomies.

Abstract: A traction member, such as a shoe cleat, for a shoe is described. According to one exemplary embodiment, a cleat securable to the sole of a shoe can include a hub with an exposed surface facing away from a shoe sole when the cleat is secured to the shoe. The cleat can further include a first group of large traction elements and a second group of small traction elements. The first group of large traction elements can be circumferentially-spaced about a periphery of the hub and with each large traction element extending downward and radially outward away from the exposed surface of the hub. The second group of small traction elements can be spaced-apart on and extend downward away from the exposed surface of the hub. The large traction elements can terminate at respective foot portions extending downward away from the hub by a first distance and the small traction elements can terminate at respective foot portions extending downward away from the hub by a second distance less than the first distance.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade including a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidlingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The mounting apparatus further includes a vehicle connecting member for attachment to the vehicle; the vehicle connecting member including a mechanism that allows the mounting frame to swivel in a generally horizontal plane when interconnected with the vehicle.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade including a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidlingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The plow blade includes a two piece mold board, the mold board preferably being an aluminum extrusion.

Abstract: A self-adjusting snow plow for use with pickup trucks, SUVs, all-terrain vehicles or other land vehicles. The snow plow includes a mounting apparatus for attachment to a vehicle and a plow blade, preferably including a mold board and a retention apparatus assembly. The retention apparatus assembly disengageably secures the plow blade to the mounting apparatus when the plow blade is in a snow displacement position. The snow plow further includes an elongated strap selectively connectable between the plow blade and the mounting apparatus in at least one position, wherein the position is a constrained orientation wherein the elongated strap resists upward movement of the plow blade when the plow blade is disengageably secured to the mounting apparatus or an elevated orientation, wherein the elongated strap suspends the plow blade a desired distance from the ground to prevent the plow blade from contacting the ground and/or snow on the ground.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade including a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The mounting apparatus further includes a transition apparatus having a hitch tongue constructed and arranged to be securable to the vehicle; the transition apparatus having a subframe including a plate having apertures; wherein the apertures in the plate can facilitate placement of the subframe at various heights with respect to the mounting apparatus.

Abstract: A control system for use with a mobile machine. The control system including a hand-grip bar having right and left curved sections. The curved sections each define an approximate center. The control system further including joysticks positioned at the approximate center of the curved sections. The curved sections each have a radius such that an operator can operate one or both joysticks without releasing his grip from the hand-grip bar.

Abstract: A snow blower attachment includes a concentric axis fan and auger, the fan and auger being independently powered by respective motors and being axially operably coupled for support and for independent rotation of the fan and auger.

Abstract: An elongate spring pad for a sheet ironing machine, comprises an elongate backing strip for rolling about a periphery of a roller of a sheet ironing machine; a plurality of coil springs positioned in spaced relationship along the longitudinal extent of the backing strip, each coil spring having a connecting portion at a first end by which the respective coil spring is engaged with the backing strip, and a fixing portion at a second end opposite the first end and which extends transversely across the coil spring; a plurality of independent top plates, each top plate being provided on a second end of each coil spring opposite the first end; positioning means on each top plate by which each top plate is engaged with the respective coil spring; and one or more claws projecting outwardly from the top plate for releasably engaging a felt cover, each top plate contacting an adjacent top plate so that there are no spaces therebetween.

Abstract: A pressing iron composed of a case provided with an opening and a power cord that extends from the opening, and a cord guide device mounted to the case and disposed in the opening for reinforcing the cord in a region adjacent to the case in order to limit flexure of the cord. The cord guide device includes a body enveloping a portion of the cord and a mobile guide member for permitting the extent of the cord that is reinforced by the cord guide device to be varied. The mobile guide member is supported by the body and is adapted to occupy a folded up position in which the mobile guide member is substantially integrated into the body and a deployed position in which the mobile guide member projects outside of the body.

Abstract: A self-supporting display device having a three-dimensional shape when in an assembled state. The device includes a single sheet including a core having a first end and a second end opposite the first end and a surrounding material around the core. The device further includes separation outlines separating the core from the surrounding material, thereby forming a periphery of the core when the sheet is separated along them during assembling of the device. The core includes a primary face having a display portion and a first tab adjacent the first end of the core that supports the device when it is in the assembled state. The core further includes interior separation lines forming a cutout portion when the device is in an unassembled state and fold lines for folding along to form a three-dimensional shape during assembling of the device.

Abstract: A mailable picture frame greeting card includes a folded easel having an apertured front face and an artwork-receiving compartment behind the apertured front face through which a picture or other artwork may be displayed. The card is constructed using a sheet folded to provide a back flap hingedly attached to a front flap and with an easel-maintaining tether, in one embodiment in the form of a tabbed detent ribbon. The untabbed end of the ribbon is fixedly attached to the front flap and the back flap provided with a notch to receive the tabbed end portion of the ribbon, such that the ribbon prevents the two flaps from spreading apart. In one instance the notch has a protective semicircle at the edge of the back flap and a circular hole at the other end. Moreover, a looped and heat-sealed distal ribbon end provides a convenient detent.

Abstract: A motion frame for pictures comprising a frame with which a grating plate and pictures are tightly compressed together, and a frame stand having thereon a motor of which the level can be adjusted; the frame is assembled on the frame stand, a specific shaped leaf driven by the motor can fast change the inclined angular position of the frame, and an effect that pictures are automatically changed and entirely presented in long durations can be achieved.

Abstract: Apparatus for creating a number of display images comprises a first rotating element provided with a plurality of mounting means, each of said mounting means rotatably carrying one or more second rotating elements each provided with a number of display surfaces in which the mounting means are arranged such that they define a shape with substantially straight edges, and in which two or more second rotating elements can combine to create a changeable display surface substantially parallel to each substantially straight edge of said shape, and in which in use each second rotating element is rotated independently of all other second rotating elements.

Abstract: A fastening structure for a decorative plate includes a decorative plate and a connecting support. A plurality of male elements and female elements are provided on the decorative plate and connecting support, respectively, for fastening the decorative plate to the connecting support, such that an inside space is formed therebetween for erecting the decorative plate.

Abstract: The graphics display of U.S. Pat. No. 5,518,561 is modified by selectively actuating surface-conforming illumination layers positioned behind graphics and in response to external conditions and from a variety of sources. The external conditions include time, weather and, when the display is mounted on a vehicle, the vehicle location. Selective actuation of different sections of the display permit controlled changes in the display and special effects.

Abstract: A sign panel arrangement includes at least two sign panels and an illumination system. The sign panels are overlapped in a side-by-side manner, wherein each of the sign panels has a light permeable portion and a light reflection portion. The illumination system includes a plurality of light sources aligned with the sign panels for generating light beams projecting thereto respectively, wherein the light permeable portion of each of the sign panels allows the respective light beam passing therethrough while the light reflection portion of each of the sign panels reflects respective light beam to create a planar light effect at each of the sign panels, such that the sign panels generate a multi-layering illumination to create a three dimensional illumination effect.

Abstract: A sign kit includes a plurality of print stock sheets, a substrate, and a support stake. The print stock sheets each include a face sheet and a backing sheet. The face sheet has an image surface configured to have an image imprinted thereon, and a back surface having a layer of adhesive applied thereto and a release coating adhered to the layer of adhesive. The substrate has a first side, a second side, and an outer peripheral edge between the first and second sides, and is adapted to have one or more of the print stock sheets adhesively and removably mounted thereon. Alignment indicia are disposed on at least the substrate first side. The alignment indicia are arranged to facilitate alignment of each adhesive backed sheet mounted on the substrate first surface. The support stake has a first end configured to be inserted into the substrate via the substrate outer peripheral edge, and a second end configured to insert into a support surface.