Abstract: A jewelry fastening aid assists a user in readily and securely joining disparate flexible ends of bracelets about the user's own wrist. The device provides a substantial improvement over related articles attempting to serve a related need but which are limited in application to slip-clasps. A rotatable and pivotable clamping assembly enables hands-free engagement with spring-clamp clasps, and holds spring clamp-clasps securely in an open position by engaging and retaining a tensioned opening-lever in an open position while simultaneously locking a spring-clamp body relative to the clamping assembly.

Abstract: A necktie ornament apparatus, the apparatus comprising: a jewel housing, the jewel housing being a semi-ring shape with one flat portion and a rounded portion, wherein the flat portion is in communication with the rounded portion to form a semi-ring shape and the rounded portion has a center channel running longitudinally, wherein the center channel contains at least one jewel. There may also be an attachment bar running parallel to the flat portion to retain the necktie ornament or an attachment means for added stability.

Abstract: A magnetic paper clip structure including two magnetic bodies attractable by each other. Each magnetic body has an outer face and an inner face. A substrate is overlaid on the outer faces of the two magnetic bodies. The substrate has a weakened section bridged between the two magnetic bodies, whereby the magnetic bodies can be folded about the weakened section to attract each other or unfolded about the weakened section to separate from each other. An adhesive layer is laid on a back face of the substrate for adhering the magnetic paper clip to any position. At least one irony layer is disposed between the substrate and the magnetic bodies. Another magnetic article can attract the irony layer to fix memos between the front face of the substrate and the magnetic article.

Abstract: A clamp for a cable having a housing with a first end, a second end, and an interior cavity to receive the cable. The clamp also includes a jaw assembly having a notch. The jaw assembly moves between locked and triggered positions within the cavity. A biasing member is disposed within the cavity to bias the jaw assembly towards the triggered position. A retainer is arranged within the cavity and has gripping fingers to engage the notches in the locked position. A trigger is positioned within the cavity. The trigger has an outer locking portion to engage with the gripping fingers to releasably secure the gripping fingers in the notches to retain the jaw assembly in the locked position. When the cable is inserted into the interior cavity and contacts the trigger device, the gripping fingers and notches disengage so that the biasing member biases the jaw assembly towards the first end of the clamp to clamp the cable.

Abstract: A bridle system for a hose has apparatus for connecting the system to a hose, a loop for securing the apparatus and associated hose to a fire truck for example and a loop for assisting in unloading the hose from the truck.

Abstract: There is provided a waterproof slide fastener comprising a plurality of fastener elements arranged along flat element mounting edge portions opposing each other of a pair of waterproof fastener tapes having a waterproof layer on a belt-like core material surface, an insert pin and a box pin fixed integrally to each flat end portion of the fastener tapes to oppose each other, a slider, and an insert pin fixing member extending from part of a side face on a tape end side of the insert pin over front and rear faces of the fastener tape such that the insert pin fixing member is fixed integrally thereto, wherein an end portion of the insert pin fixing member covers the front end face of the fastener tape on an insert pin fixing side so as to stride across the front and rear faces of the fastener tape.

Abstract: A preferential bend structure may have a first face and an opposing second face. The preferential bend structure may comprise at least a base layer and an auxiliary layer, wherein a first deforming force applied to the first face results in a first deflection and a second deforming force applied to the second face results in a second deflection which is equal to the first deflection, and wherein the second deforming force is not equal to the first deforming force.

Abstract: The invention provides a shape member manufacturing apparatus and a shape member manufacturing method which aims at cutting and grinding a joint projection 8B formed when a plurality of shape members are joined together by welding or friction stir welding, in a short time with high accuracy. A plurality of mounts 11 having a side structure 8 placed thereon are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the side structure. A joint projection 8B of a welded portion or a friction stir welded joint is formed on the surface of the side structure 8 in its longitudinal direction. A carrier 100 travels in the longitudinal direction of the side structure 8. Columns 105 are installed in a girder 103 of the carrier, and a milling cutter device 80 and a grinding device 90 are installed in lower portions of the columns 105. A milling surface of a milling cutter 81 of the milling cutter device 80 has a circular-arc shape with a radius R.

Abstract: A process for forming the stator of a linear electric motor, an annular stack of lamination elements, and a stator for an electric motor, said stator comprising an annular stack of laminations elements (5) within which is mounted a tubular coil (6), said process comprising the steps of: a-providing lamination elements (10), each being defined by two lamination portions (13, 14) to be affixed to each other to complete the respective lamination element (10); b-forming two mutually complementary annular assemblies (20, 30), with the lamination portions (13, 14) of each annular assembly (20, 30) being seated side by side in relation to each other; and c-seating in the interior of each of said annular assemblies (20, 30) a respective adjacent end portion of the tubular coil (6), affixing the two annular assemblies (20, 30) to each other, to complete the shape of the annular stack of lamination elements (5).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing wireless communication devices for use in tracking or identifying other items comprises a number of cutting techniques that allow the size of the antenna for the wireless communication device. Further, the chip for the wireless communication device is nested so as to be flush with the surface of the substrate of the wireless communication device. Rollers cut the tabs that form the antenna elements. In a first embodiment, a plurality of rollers are used, each of effecting a different cut whose position may be phased so as to shorten or lengthen the antenna element. In a second embodiment, the rollers are independently positionable to shorten or lengthen the antenna element.

Abstract: A flat-plate antenna having thinner shape and excellent productivity, reducing labor for installation in an electrical apparatus or on a wall, and exhibiting desired antenna characteristics stably is provided. The flat-plate antenna comprising a conductive flat-plate, a slit portion formed through said conductive plat-plate with width proportional to frequency band width, a radiating element portion disposed one side of said slit portion, a ground portion disposed other side of said slit portion, and a power supply line having a first conductor connected to said radiating element and a second conductor connected to said ground portion.

Abstract: A method of forming a power module located on a conductive substrate by providing power conversion circuitry. The method of providing the power conversion circuitry includes forming a magnetic device by placing a magnetic core proximate a conductive substrate with a surface thereof facing a conductive substrate, and placing a conductive clip proximate a surface of the magnetic core. The method of forming the magnetic device also includes electrically coupling ends of the conductive clip to the conductive substrate to cooperatively form a winding therewith about the magnetic core. The method of providing the power conversion circuitry also includes providing at least one switch on the conductive substrate. The method of forming the power module also includes depositing an encapsulant about the power conversion circuitry.

Abstract: The invention is directed to minimization of mounting time of each of electronic components by starting simultaneous operations of the suction nozzle in vertical movement and horizontal movement based on start delay of a vertical movement mechanism or horizontal axes of the suction nozzle. When the suction nozzle is to lower, CPU determines a lowering start position of the suction nozzle during its movement based on start delay time of a nozzle vertical movement motor for vertically moving the suction nozzle, that is, time (NL axis start delay) from the time when the CPU outputs an operation signal for the nozzle vertical movement motor until the time when the nozzle vertical movement motor actually starts operating, that is stored in RAM, and time from the time when the suction nozzle starts lowering until the time when the suction nozzle reaches a distance at its lowering speed.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an auto-assembling system for small shell devices. The system includes a first transportation component, a second transportation component, a first driving module, a second driving module, a power assembling module and a control circuit. The first transportation component having a first transportation belt and the second transportation component having a second transportation belt are used to transport the frames or the covers of the devices. The first driving module configured on the first transportation component is used to move the frames or the covers transported by the first transportation component to an assembling area downstream a slide. The second driving module configured on the second transportation component is used to move the frames or the covers transported by the second transportation component to the assembling area along a track.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a method of mounting a semiconductor device to a first side of a circuit board; and mounting at least one voltage regulator device to a second side of the circuit board, the second side opposite to the first side. The voltage regulator devices may be output filters, inductors, capacitors, and the like. In certain embodiments, the devices may be located directly underneath the semiconductor device.

Abstract: The present invention is intended to realize a hold posture inspection of a plurality of components sucked by a plurality of nozzle rows provided on a head with a single scanning operation, thereby reducing the time for the hold posture inspection and improving the accuracy thereof. In order to achieve such objections, the present invention includes: a head on which at least two nozzle rows are disposed, each of which includes at least one nozzle; a circuit board holding unit for holding a circuit board on which components conveyed by the head are mounted; and an inspection unit, provided on a moving path of the head from a supplying unit to the circuit board holding unit, for inspecting hold postures of the components held by the nozzles of the head and including sensors for posture inspection independent for the respective nozzle rows.

Abstract: A method of producing a circuit board includes a step of providing a conductive paste including metal nano-particles at an insulating substrate, and a step of sintering the conductive paste so as to form a circuit conductor. In the sintering step, the conductive paste is sintered in a low-oxygen condition including alcohol such that the metal nano-particles are sintered.

Abstract: A substrate, preferably constructed of a ductile material and a tool having the desired shape of the resulting device for contacting contact pads on a test device is brought into contact with the substrate. The tool is preferably constructed of a material that is harder than the substrate so that a depression can be readily made therein. A dielectric (insulative) layer, that is preferably patterned, is supported by the substrate. A conductive material is located within the depressions and then preferably lapped to remove excess from the top surface of the dielectric layer and to provide a flat overall surface. A trace is patterned on the dielectric layer and the conductive material. A polyimide layer is then preferably patterned over the entire surface. The substrate is then removed by any suitable process.

Abstract: A process for producing a high temperature-resistant structure provides at least one at least partially structured metallic layer. A smooth metallic layer is deformed by a rolling process, in which oil at least partially wets the at least one layer. The oil is at least partially removed. Lubricant is fed onto at least one subsection of the at least one layer. A structure is at least partially shaped. Technical joining connections are produced for fixing the structure.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liquid jet head is provided which includes a flow channel board having at least pressure-generating chambers communicating with nozzle holes and a pressure generator above one surface that applies pressure for jetting liquid to the pressure-generating chambers, and a silicon single-crystal reservoir board having at least a reservoir section that communicates with the pressure-generating chambers and that is defined by a through hole passing through the reservoir board and a step with a riser formed so as to open up the through hole at one surface. In the method, a mask pattern having an opening is formed on a reservoir-forming board intended for the reservoir board. The opening has a correction pattern on its wall and a dummy mask pattern is formed in the opening. The correction pattern serves to expose a predetermined crystal plane of the reservoir-firming board to define the riser of the step.

Abstract: A method for sealing a heat pipe, includes the steps of: providing a metallic pipe with an end sealed and an opposite open portion; pressing the open portion of the pipe to form a two layer portion by using two pairs of pressing molds; welding an end part of the two layer portion to form a sealing structure, during which at least one pair of pressing molds continues pressing the two layer portion; and moving the at least one pair of pressing molds away from the sealing structure.

Abstract: A powder feeding apparatus and a method of manufacturing a heat pipe are disclosed. The method includes: a) proving the powder feeding apparatus including a vibrating tray and a pump (800); b) positioning a tube in the vibrating tray; c) inserting a mandrel (400) into the tube from a first open end of the tube, wherein at least one groove (410) is defined in an end of the mandrel corresponding to a second open end of the tube; d) positioning a feeder (300) on the first end of the tube; e) driving the vibrating tray to vibrate and feeding powder into the tube from the feeder whilst the pump is operating to generate a forced airflow flowing from the first to the second open end of the tube. By using this method, bridging of the powder is prevented.

Abstract: An interference with existing structures is prevented at a time of a lifting construction of a boiler module. When the boiler module is lifted from the ground by lifting jacks provided on a steel frame main-beam and made an install construction to the main-beam, lifting jacks enabled to move laterally on the main-beam are disposed at forward and backward thereof to suspend the boiler module. The suspended module is lifted up to the main-beam and installed while changing a suspending position between an interference preventing position with existing modules and a prescribed suspending position by alternately moving the forward and backward lifting jacks laterally.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing a vehicle subframe are provided which can be performed in a simplified manner and with reduced area of welded portions, thus preventing the completed subframe from being undesirably deformed and maintaining high precision of the subframe.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a bearing having improved cooling features is disclosed. A cooling coil is positioned in a casting mold for a bearing component. The cooling coil defines a conduit for the transmission of coolant through the coil. The bearing component is then cast within the mold to form a bearing component having an internal cooling coil. The cooling coil may be formed from any suitable material, such as copper. The cooling coil facilitates heat dissipation from the bearing during operation. Alternative methods of manufacturing a bearing with cooling features are also disclosed.

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: A handle for a taping knife having a blade with a working edge and an attachment edge opposite the working edge, the handle including a handle core with distal and proximal ends, the proximal end associated with the attachment edge, the core defining a recess, and at least one identification insert insertable into the handle core recess.

Abstract: A knife has a blade that can be contained within a housing when not in use and extended outside the housing when used. Additional blades can be stored within the housing, and when desired, loaded onto a blade seat. A trigger actuator moves a blade seat carrying a blade between extended and retracted positions. The blade seat may be locked into a number of different positions.

Abstract: An improved line trimmer (10) for weed or grass cutting is provided which includes a operating head (16) having a rotatable housing (44) with cutting line outlet openings (68). A replaceable line cartridge (18) having a supply (118) of line (107) is mounted exteriorly of housing (44), and the free ends (120) of the line pass from the cartridge (18), through housing (44), and out the opening (68). Preferably, the cartridge (18) is mounted on an upright tubular drive shaft (42) coupled with housing (44), so that the line (107) may be threaded through the drive shaft (42).

Abstract: A circular saw includes a housing, an electrical motor mounted in the housing, a base plate disposed below the housing, a saw blade attached to the housing and driven by the electrical motor, and an alignment indication assembly coupled to the housing. The saw blade has a portion below the base plate and can be tilted with respect to the base plate in a transverse direction. The alignment indication assembly has an indication member with an indicating end. The indication member is movable relative to a rotation center of the saw blade when the saw blade is being tilted with respect to the base plate so that the indicating end is maintained in front of and in line with the saw blade all the time.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electric knife is provided that includes a blade that is adapted to cut the pulp and shell of pumpkins and other fruits and vegetables but not readily cut the skin and flesh of humans. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electric knife also includes a shield that that is adapted to prevent fruit or vegetable matter from entering the housing of the electric knife.

Abstract: An undercut saw blade is removably connected to a reciprocating saw. The blade has a proximal end and a distal end. The blade is attached to a connector by two or more fasteners. The connector has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end of the connector is adapted to be mounted on a reciprocating saw. The proximal end of the connector is mounted to the blade intermediate its proximal and distal ends by a first fastener. A second fastener attaches the blade to the connector intermediate the first fastener and the distal end of the blade. In a second embodiment, the undercut saw blade is removably connected to an offset member such that when the reciprocating saw moves axially, the offset saw blade moves axially in a plane parallel to the axial movement of the saw.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reciprocating saw that includes a reciprocatable spindle for supporting a saw blade for reciprocating sawing movement. A body houses a motor and a drive mechanism driven by the motor. The drive mechanism selectively drives the spindle and the body supports the spindle. A grip extends outwardly from the body adjacent a center of gravity of the saw so as to allow an operator to operate the reciprocating saw with a first hand and support a workpiece being cut with a second hand.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing, a rotary motor disposed in the housing, a jack shaft coupled to the motor and a spindle mounted in the housing for carrying a tool. A first wobble plate assembly is coupled to the jack shaft for driving the spindle to reciprocate at least approximately linearly in a linear path along a predetermined axis. A counterweight is mounted in the housing for performing a rotative reciprocating motion and pivoting relative to the housing about a pivot axis. The pivot axis is disposed in a plane perpendicular to the predetermined axis and fixed relative to the housing. A second wobble plate assembly is coupled to the jack shaft for driving the counterweight. The use of the counterweight results in no friction or restriction with a large stroke and large area, so that stability is improved, fitting of the counterweight is simple and cost is reduced.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener including housing, a rotary seat disposed in the housing, and a driver for rotationally driving the rotary seat. A blade unit includes two rotary blades that are disposed on the rotary seat and converge to define a sharpening angle. The sharpener also includes cooperating gears that rotate each blade about its associated longitudinal axis, and rotate the blades about a central axis therebetween. One of the rotary blades has a reduced diameter section, and the rotary seat has a projecting stop that corresponds to the reduced diameter section. The stop is positioned in a cavity of the rotary seat for the tip of a pencil to abut against so as to locate the pencil.

Abstract: An arrangement comprising a laser projection device is used in determining the location of corners in constructing a foundation of a building or other structure. The arrangement is also used in positioning wooden beams perpendicular to one another in a floor frame or similar structure.

Abstract: A laser level (IQ) is disclosed as including two spirit level tubes (42, 44) fixedly engaged with an extruded aluminium tube bracket (36); and a laser-emitting module (34) fixedly engaged with an extruded aluminium laser bracket (38), in which the tube bracket (36) and laser bracket (38) are engaged with each other.

Abstract: This mobile archery practice target platform has a support base with two upright vertical members adapted to fit into vertical sleeves in the base of an animal shaped archery target or an archery bag/block target support system. Wheels allow the base and any target and support system mounted on the vertical members to be towed from place to place, and the distance between the two upright vertical members is adjustable, allowing the base to be adjusted to fit different sized targets. In addition to use with 3-D archery animal targets, the base can support archery block and bag targets. This is accomplished by provision of support systems suitable to these two types of targets. These systems are also adjustable for use with different sizes of block and bag targets.

Abstract: A combination rafter angle square with integral measuring device for allowing a construction framer to quickly and easily layout wall stud locations, floor joist locations, floor truss locations and other layouts.

Abstract: A combination speed square with integral measuring device for allowing a construction framer to quickly and easily layout wall stud locations, floor joist locations, floor truss locations and other layouts.

Abstract: A technique for optical measurement of a thickness of a layer on a surface uses diffuse reflections at opposite boundaries of the layer, operates on transparent, or translucent layers. The thickness is determined by computing a separation between the centers of the two diffuse reflections, and using the index of refraction of the layer, and geometric properties of a beam and detector with respect to the surface. The technique is useful for quantifying thickness of a layer of rime ice, glaze ice, frosted ice, or water, for example.

Abstract: A position measurement system has a material measure provided with incremental and absolute markings, and a scanner movable relative to the markings, wherein the incremental markings are formed by periodically located recesses on the material measure, and the absolute marking are located between the recesses of the material measure.

Abstract: A two-color ruler blade utilized in a tape rule, the ruler blade fabricated of thin sheet steel that is cross-sectionally concave and radiused having a first color layer applied to the upper edge surface and a second color layer applied to the bottom edge surface. Tape rule graduations and numeric symbols are printed on the first color layer already applied to the upper edge surface of the ruler blade. As such, the first color layer and second color layer are each of a different color, resulting in a two-color steel tape rule, ruler blade.

Abstract: A magnetic end hook for a tape measure has a hook member having a mounting section extending in a first direction and a hooking section extending away from the mounting section in a second direction generally transverse to the first direction. A distinct bezel affixes to the hooking section so as to capture a magnet between the bezel and the hooking section. A magnet is disposed at least partially in a hole in the hooking section and a hole in the bezel so as to be visible from both front and rear views of the end hook. The magnet may include flanges and a fastener, such as a rivet, may secure the bezel in place. There may be a second magnet similarly situated. A tape measure and methods of assembly are also described.

Abstract: A dryer seal of substantially simplified construction which utilizes a folded construction of cooperating fibrous layers that are held in adjoined needled relation across their contacting surfaces. The needled layers are folded over and seamed inboard of the folded edge to yield a first leg and a second leg projecting away from the folded edge. The first leg is of substantially greater length than the second leg.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a method and apparatus for dehumidifying, drying or the like of different materials. The invention is developed primarily for dehumidification of sewage sludge (7), but it may be utilized for many different materials including foodstuffs as crispbread and pasta. The sludge (7) or other material is dehumidified or dried in a chamber (1) by means of thermal radiation. The thermal radiation is given by means of one or more elements (2) for thermal radiation. The thermal radiation is concentrated to one or more distinct wavelength ranges at which water has peaks for absorption of radiation energy. Air is circulated in the chamber (1), to take up moisture evaporated from the material.

Abstract: A shoe structure includes a vamp having a flange extending inward from an inner periphery thereof and the vamp is stitched to an outsole with a loop-like connection member connected therebetween. The connection member has an inner periphery and an outer periphery. An inner thread connects the connection member to the flange of the vamp at a position close to the inner periphery of the connection member, and an outer thread connects the connection member to the outsole at a position close to the outer periphery of the connection member. Water can only be absorbed by the outer thread and cannot approach the insole of the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe structure includes a vamp having a bottom and the vamp is stitched to an outsole with a loop-like connection member connected therebetween. The connection member has an inner periphery and an outer periphery. An inner thread connects the connection member to the bottom of the vamp at a position close to the inner periphery of the connection member, and an outer thread connects the connection member to the outsole at a position close to the outer periphery of the connection member. There is a distance between the inner and outer threads so that water can only be absorbed by the outer thread and cannot approach the inner thread and the soft pad on the outsole.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.

Abstract: An improved structure of ventilating insole, which is composed of a shoe-shaped lower insole, an air permeable layer (cloth or leather) in shoe-shaped and a sponge is placed between the lower insole and the air permeable layer, its features are as follows, a concave trough with casing is set in the central part of the lower insole when molding it in one-body-type, an elastic, porous sponge which is trough-shaped in equal thickness is placed onto the trough of the lower insole, then casing around trough is glued to the air permeable layer with air inlet ports at the heel and air outlet ports at the toe portions, a ventilating insole is then finished. Such an insole provides for pumping cool air into the interior of the shoe as a result of the normal walking action, thus, the shoe can keep ventilating properly.