Abstract: A method for manufacturing a turbine nozzle assembly using a fixture includes providing a first position of the fixture, positioning at least one datum of the turbine nozzle assembly adjacent at least one datum location point on the fixture when the fixture is in the first position, coupling the turbine nozzle assembly to the fixture when the fixture is in the first position, rotating the fixture from the first position into a second position that facilitates manufacturing the turbine nozzle assembly, and performing a manufacturing process on the turbine nozzle assembly when the fixture is in the second position.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly in which the interface material is chemically bonded to both the heat source material and the heat sink material. The chemical bonding can lower the contact resistance that would otherwise exist using conventional adhesives to attach the heat sink to the heat source. The chemical bonding achieved between the respective materials can be, for example, ionic, covalent or metallic bonds, depending on the characteristic of the materials used to make the heat source, the interface material, and the heat sink.

Abstract: A process for making seamless alloy wheel rim includes curving an outboard flange inwardly centripetally to be welded to a bead seat portion adjacent to the outboard flange of the wheel rim to thereby seal an annular interior confined by the inwardly curved outboard flange. The strength of the outboard flange of the wheel rim will then be reinforced.

Abstract: A method of making a vehicle wheel rim includes the steps of: deep drawing a metal plate to form a substantially cylindrical blank having two axially opposite first and second open end portions; roll-bending a ring portion of the cylindrical blank between the open end portions so that the ring portion is bent inwardly and substantially radially; placing into a mold the cylindrical blank that has been bent; forcing upper and lower press members respectively into the open end portions of the cylindrical blank; and forming the open end portions by pressing the open end portions against a cavity wall of the mold using lateral faces of the press members, and pressing two opposite sides of the bent ring portion to form a folded annular protrusion using end faces of the press members which are transverse to the lateral faces thereof, thereby providing a wheel rim body.

Abstract: A bearing unit includes an indent portion arranged on a portion of an inner circumferential surface of a housing to receive an oil supplying component. When inserting the oil supplying component, which is bent into a substantially round shape, a distance between a central axis of the housing and a center point of the inner circumferential surface of the substantially round-shaped oil supplying component is shorter than a radius of the inner circumferential surface of the housing. As a result of this unique arrangement, the inner circumferential surface of the oil supplying component securely makes contact with an outer circumferential surface of a sleeve of the bearing unit.

Abstract: The scrubbing razor includes a housing and one or more cutting blades with a rounded cutting edge. The housing includes a top cover, a tubular outer safety ring mounted to the top cover, and one or more tubular anchor rings disposed within the tubular outer safety ring and mounted to the top cover. The one or more cutting blades are mounted to the one or more tubular anchor rings.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high speed link type reciprocating electric shaver in which an outer cutter and an inner cutter reciprocate in the right-to-left direction oppositely to each other so that reciprocating effect can be doubled due to only a same vibration speed of a motor. The electric shaver includes an outer cutter to reciprocate, and an inner cutter to reciprocate. The inner cutter is connected to a side of a vibrator connected to an eccentric shaft of a motor and reciprocates, and the other side of the reciprocating vibrator is connected to the outer cutter by a connecting linkage such that the outer cutter reciprocates in the direction opposite to that of the inner cutter by fixing a center of the connecting linkage to a case.

Abstract: A hand tool such as a folding knife incorporates a lockback mechanism that is sprung with spring arms extending parallel to the knife body. The spring arms apply biasing force to the lockback mechanism.

Abstract: Disclosed is a foldable cutter with a sharpening device, capable of containing a blade thereof in a handle and capable of easily and semiautomatically sharpening the cutting edge of the blade when the blade is received in the handle.

Abstract: A utility knife comprising a handle, a blade holder, a slot penetrating the blade holder that is adapted to accept a blade, a recess inside the blade holder that is open to the slot, a button bore between one side of the blade holder and the slot, and a locking mechanism that has a button and a projection. The locking mechanism is configured to move between a locked position in which the projection engages and secures the blade and an unlocked position in which the locking mechanism enters the recess thereby withdrawing the projection from the slot and allowing a blade to be slidably removed from or inserted into the slot. The button on the locking mechanism is accessible through the button bore. Depressing the button moves the locking mechanism from a locked to an unlocked position thereby allowing the blade to slidably move in the slot.

Abstract: The folding knife of the present invention includes a handle having first and second handle members that are maintained in spaced, parallel relation to one another by spacing elements that define a groove therebetween. The blade is pivotally attached to the handle at its tang portion and is movable into and out of the groove between its fully open and fully closed positions. A coil spring, or equivalent, may be interconnected between the tang and handle to provide an assisted opening mechanism. A blade lock includes a user actuated button that passes through an elongated slot formed through one of the handle members and through a circular opening formed through a bias plate that is positioned within the handle, and a plunger element that is spring biased in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the blade.

Abstract: A low friction folding knife has a blade with a distal end and a tang. The tang has a slot disposed in the thickness of the tang with a roller cam extending slightly outside of the perimeter of the tang and rotatably attached within the slot. There is a handle with a first outer side parallel and attached to a first liner, a second outer side parallel and attached to a second liner. The first liner and the second liner are spaced apart and parallel leaving a blade slot for receiving the blade when the folding knife is in the closed position. The blade is pivotally coupled to the handle with a pivot bolt. There is a safety assembly disposed within the first outer handle that has a safety stud extending through a safety slot in the first outer handle for moving the safety assembly between a safe position and a safe off position.

Abstract: Scissors (1) having a first lever (2) and a second lever (2?) provided with respective coaxial holes (25, 25?) in their central portions (20, 20?) and a rivet (4) disposed in the holes (25, 25?) of the levers (2, 2?). The scissors further include a bush (3) interposed between the rivet (4) and the surface of the hole (25) of the first lever (2) so that the first lever (2) can rotate with respect to the bush (3) which is maintained integral with the rivet (4), and a washer (5) interposed between the rivet (4) and the surface of the hole (25?) of the second lever (2?), so that the outward deformation of a portion (42) of the rivet (4) compresses the washer (5) on the central part (20?) of the second lever, making the second lever (2?) integral with the rivet (4).

Abstract: An angular displacement sensor. The input shaft is supported by a housing and fixed to a main gear. A plurality of secondary gears are arranged around and meshed with the primary gear. A plurality of displacement sensors are integrally coupled with the secondary gears. Advantageously, the main shaft is formed with a shear notch. Further, each of the secondary gears are coupled to the displacement sensors so as to break free in case of a jam.

Abstract: For an article of a given type, in particular a garment, a grading mask is used that has images of the pieces of a reference article, geometrical grading regions, each of which contains one or more characteristic points of a piece of the reference article, and grading formulae associated with respective ones of the various regions, each grading formula making it possible, in the associated grading region, and as a function of the variation in one or more magnitudes of a scale of measurements, or of a predetermined increment value, to determine a displacement to be applied to each characteristic point contained in said region for going from the base size to another size.

Abstract: An optical horizontal measurement device utilizes a knob containing a light-beam module for projecting a beam of light in a particular direction so as to perform an angular measurement, whereby we can draw a line in accordance with the beam. The optical horizontal measurement device is kept in a horizontal configuration based on a horizontal bubble tube. The optical horizontal measurement device further includes a supplementary metallic plate for being mounted firstly at a measurement location. The optical horizontal measurement device then can be locked with the supplementary metallic plate.

Abstract: A tilt sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and a plurality of electrically conductive weights. The electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. In addition, the plurality of electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the tilt sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by at least one surface of the first electrically conductive element, at least one surface of the electrically insulative element, and at least one surface of the second electrically conductive element.

Abstract: A tilt sensor contains a first electrically conductive element, a second electrically conductive element, an electrically insulative element, and either a plurality of electrically conductive weights, or a first electrically conductive weight and a non-conductive weight. The electrically insulative element is connected to the first electrically conductive element and the second electrically conductive element. In addition, the plurality of electrically conductive weights are located within a cavity of the tilt sensor, wherein the cavity is defined by at least one surface of the first electrically conductive element, at least one surface of the electrically insulative element, and at least one surface of the second electrically conductive element.

Abstract: A multi-axis bubble vial device includes a bubble vial having a vial body defining a fluid chamber with a curved upper surface, and a quantity of fluid partially filling the chamber. The fluid defines a bubble in the upper portion of the chamber that moves along the upper surface in dependence upon the orientation of the vial. A centrally positioned light source above the bubble vial directs light into the chamber, and four light sensors, positioned above the bubble vial and arranged circumferentially around the centrally positioned light source, detect the reflection of light from a reflector beneath the fluid chamber. A first pair of the sensors is positioned on opposite sides of the light source along a first axis, and a second pair of the sensors is positioned on opposite sides of the light source along a second axis. The second axis is substantially perpendicular to the first axis.

Abstract: Crafting and graphics instrument including a base plate, a movable rod, a control mechanism for controlling movement of the rod relative to the base plate such that movement of the rod in only one direction is allowed while movement of the rod in an opposite direction is prevented, and an actuating arm assembly movable to different angular positions relative to the base plate. The actuating arm assembly includes at least one shaped surface enabling formation of a line or cut by drawing a writing implement or a cutting implement along it. As the rod moves, the actuating arm assembly also moves so that the shaped surface is laterally displaced across a substrate on which the instrument is placed. This enables the formation of a series of parallel lines or cuts in or on the substrate. A table-mounted version is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for measuring a living subject having a spine comprises a flexible strip, a first sensor, a processor, and a data storage device. The flexible strip, the first sensor, the processor, and the data storage device are located along the spine of the living subject. The first sensor, the processor and the data storage device are connected for collecting data related to bending of the flexible strip for determining a curvature of the spine of the living subject. The data from the first sensor is processed in the processor and stored in the storage device. One embodiment includes a transmitter for transmitting the data. Other embodiments include feedback and provide information about time duration in a posture.

Abstract: An assembly of a tape measure and a screwdriver includes a tape measure having a case, a ruler received in the case, an outlet being defined in the bottom of one side of the case for extension of the ruler, a receiving chamber being defined in one surface of the case and extending to an edge of the case, a pressing unit being disposed at one side of the case; and a screwdriver mechanism movably disposed in the receiving chamber of the case, the screwdriver mechanism having a positioning unit corresponding to the pressing unit. Thus, the assembly has functions of a tape measure and a screwdriver for easy use.

Abstract: An object is to provide a drying machine capable of effectively eliminating confinement of heat while a drying time of an object to be dried is reduced, and the drying machine includes a refrigerant circuit constituted by successively connecting a compressor, a radiator, a pressure reducing unit, an evaporator and the like in an annular form via a pipe; an air circulation path which allows an air sending unit to perform air circulation to send air from the radiator through the storage chamber to the evaporator and to again return the air to the radiator; and a heat exchange unit for performing heat exchange between an external heat medium and a refrigerant in the refrigerant circuit in a range of a refrigerant outlet side of the evaporator to a refrigerant discharge side of the compressor, the heat exchange unit being constituted of an external heat exchanger for performing heat exchange between the external heat medium and the refrigerant of an intermediate pressure section of a compressor.

Abstract: An object is to provide a drying machine capable of effectively eliminating confinement of heat while a drying time of an object to be dried is reduced, and the drying machine includes a refrigerant circuit constituted by successively connecting a compressor, a radiator, a pressure reducing unit, an evaporator and the like in an annular form via a pipe; an air circulation path which allows an air sending unit to perform air circulation so as to send air from the radiator through the storage chamber to the evaporator and to again return the air to the radiator; and a heat exchange unit for performing heat exchange between an external heat medium and the air in the refrigerant circuit, the heat exchange being performed between a leeward side of the evaporator and a windward side of the radiator.

Abstract: A lint filter basket liner for a laundry dryer includes a central area of filter medium including a metal foil border on at least one side edge but preferably on multiple side edges. When placed over the lint filter screen, the liner is held in place by deformation of the foil border around the sides of the filter basket. The border spans a sufficient distance such that it can accommodate a range of filter basket sizes and proportions. The filter medium may consist of any suitable material including fibrous non-woven, a fibrous woven fabric, or a fibrous knitted fabric. The foil border is preferably affixed to the foil medium by an adhesive in which edge portions of the filter medium are laminated between opposing layers of the metal foil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hair drier with a 3-Dimensional control interface, comprising a housing, a control button, a power supply, a heating element and a control circuit. An electrical connection is set among the power supply, the heating element and the control circuit. The control button has a 3-D control interface and can control each functional element of the hair drier separately or synchronously. This hair drier is single-key controlled and various functions of the hair drier can be realized by easily changing the angle of the button to a different direction, or moving the button towards different directions. This hair drier is simple in structure, easy to operate and convenient to use.

Abstract: A rotor assembly for a grain dryer having a framework and a number of wipers secured to the framework. The framework has a number of primary supports that extend radially outwardly from the central axis and a number of secondary support members connected to the end of the primary support members and positioned to engage the shelf floor of the grain bin.

Abstract: An apparatus is made from the material that can conduct the ultra-sonic wave. The ultra-sonic wave can oscillate the large water molecule into smaller ones or smash them. Make the apparatus as the comb teeth and integrate it with the traditional hair dryer to help to dry the wet hair in a very short time, 3˜5 minutes.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for drying pastes, liquors and aggregate materials by means of a heat integrated and/or heat pumping process and/or apparatus is disclosed. This includes a heat pump or heat integrated apparatus operable in a drying apparatus with the heat pump evaporator (36) or cold heat exchanger in primary thermal contact with the drying gas medium (33) after said drying gas medium (33) has taken up moisture from the material being dried (35) and the heat pump condenser (14) or hot heat exchanger (36) in primary thermal contact with the material being dried and with both the drying gas medium (33) and any heat pump refrigerant in nominally closed loop circulation paths (22). This process and apparatus may provide improved efficiency and reduced costs by reducing the required flow of drying gas through the system since that drying gas is no longer the primary means for supplying heat to the material being dried.

Abstract: A heat processing apparatus includes a heating plate configured to heat the substrate; a cover configured to surround a space above the heating plate; an exhaust gas flow forming mechanism configured to exhaust gas inside the cover to form exhaust gas flows within the space above the heating plate; a downflow forming mechanism configured to form downflows uniformly supplied onto an upper surface of the substrate placed on the heating plate; and a control mechanism configured to execute mode switching control between a mode arranged to heat the substrate while forming the downflows by the downflow forming mechanism and a mode arranged to heat the substrate while forming the exhaust gas flows by the exhaust gas flow forming mechanism.

Abstract: A leak or spill detector for a system utilizing coolants is presented. A number of embodiments are presented. Each embodiment includes an absorbent material disposed in the system preferably below potential areas for leaks or spills, although other locations as suited to particular application may be used. If a spill or leak occurs, the coolant is absorbed by the absorbent material leaving an indication that leakage occurred chemically or visually. In another embodiment, if a spill or leak occurs, the coolant is absorbed by the compressed absorbent material expanding its size. This expansion of size remains even if the fluid absorbed evaporates, thereby indicating a spill or leak. Detection circuitry can be added to provide a more immediate notification of a leak or spill and/or the severity of the leak or spill.

Abstract: A shoe includes a shell that has a bottom wall, and a peripheral wall which extends upward from a periphery of the bottom wall. The bottom wall includes a front region, a rear region, and an arch support region between the front and rear regions. An upper is connected to the peripheral wall. Front and heel sole units are connected to the front and rear regions of the bottom wall, respectively. At least one of the front and heel sole units includes a midsole component and an outsole component. The arch support region has no midsole component and no outsole component, and is provided with a ventilation hole.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes a fluid-filled chamber with one or more flexion zones. The flexion zones may be areas of the chamber where a tensile element, for example, is absent, or the flexion zones may be areas of the chamber where opposite surfaces of the chamber are bonded together. The footwear may also include a sole structure with a flexion zone, and the flexion zone of the chamber may be aligned with the flexion zone of the sole structure. In other configurations, the chamber may include a chamber secured within a depression of a midsole of the footwear.

Abstract: A boot includes an upper formed of articulating panels that permit portions of the boot to move in substantial independence from one another in response to loads experienced by the boot. The boot generally comprises a sports boot that is positioned around a wearer's foot for coupling to an external appliance, such as a snowboard, wakeboard, skating appliance (such as a blade or wheels), or any other appliance.

Abstract: Disclosed is a closure system used in combination in any of a variety of applications including clothing, for example as a footwear lacing system comprising a lace attached to a tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism provides for both rough and fine adjustment of the closure system. The rough adjustment allows for rapid tightening of a loosened opening. The fine adjustment allows for final closure and incremental adjustment of the tension in the closure system.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes a fluid-filled chamber with one or more flexion zones. The flexion zones may be areas of the chamber where a tensile element, for example, is absent, or the flexion zones may be areas of the chamber where opposite surfaces of the chamber are bonded together. The footwear may also include a sole structure with a flexion zone, and the flexion zone of the chamber may be aligned with the flexion zone of the sole structure.

Abstract: A blocking device adapted to act on at least one lace or strand, the blocking device including a body, a first cavity defining a first pathway for the strand, the device including a first blocking member, a first guide for guiding the first blocking member relative to the body, and first elastic member to bias the first blocking member in a direction to press the strand against a surface of the pathway, the device functioning by cooperation of a first blocking member with the first pathway for blocking the strand by a wedging effect. The first cavity is open, so as to enable the strand to be inserted and disengaged in a direction other than that of the pathway.

Abstract: A shoe suited for walking or running includes a shoe sole, a shoe upper attached to the shoe sole, and a pedometer integrated into one of the shoe sole and the shoe upper. The pedometer includes structure configured for monitoring a remaining useful life of the shoe, and structure configured to alert a user when the remaining useful life is approaching or has reached an end. The shoe indicates when it should be replaced to protect against skeletal, bone, shin, internal and other user injury resulting from running/walking on shoes that have diminished shock absorbency.

Abstract: A clip combination for a child's shoe includes a spring actuated clip tethered to an anchor. The tether and anchor combination secures the clip to the shoe and prevents accidental discarding, and may be accomplished with a bar that fits through the eyelet of the shoe in a first orientation, but cannot fit through the eyelet in other orientations thus resisting dislodging. The anchor can be placed through the eyelet and trapped on the inside of the shoe, undetected by the child's foot. When tension is placed on the tether corresponding to dislodging of the clip, the anchor is pulled against the eyelet such that, by its connection, passage through the eyelet is resisted.

Abstract: A vehicle 10 includes an accessory system 40 coupled to an engine control module 26. The accessory system 40 may, for example, be a snow plow. The accessory system 40 is coupled to a first pin 30 and a second pin 32 of the engine control module. When both of the pins are high, the idle speed of an engine 12 is raised so that the speed of the alternator 14 is raised so that a battery 16 may maintain a charging level on the battery.

Abstract: A snow pusher attachment for use in conjunction with a straight blade angle-type snow plow mounted to a work vehicle. This pusher allows a work vehicle to capture, contain, and relocate large amounts of snow very quickly and efficiently. The attachment consists of side panels, connected by horizontal members between. This pusher attachment is secured to the snow plow by bracket assemblies, attached to the upper edge of the snow plow that engage hooks on the upper, rear portion of the pusher attachment. The attachment does not require the operator to exit the work vehicle to secure or release it from the snowplow. Accordingly, the attachment allows the quick and repeated conversion of a snow plow into a snow pusher box and visa versa.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and an apparatus for heating the bucket of an excavator to prevent the adhesion of frozen material. A conduit carries hot hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic system of the excavator across an exterior surface of the bucket and back to the hydraulic system. Heat is conducted to the metallic bucket thereby heating it.

Abstract: An electric iron with boiler-type steam generator, comprising: a main body of electric iron; a boiler-type steam generator positioned in the main body of electric iron and a ironing plate positioned at the bottom of the main body of electric iron, a steam chamber is set on the ironing plate, squirt holes which are connected with steam chamber are set in the bottom surface of the ironing plate, a mechanical valve is fixed on the body of the boiler-type steam generator, an intake of said mechanical valve positioned in the said body, the outlet is connected with the steam chamber positioned on the ironing plate by tube, a switch which is connected with the valve core of said mechanical valve and control the valve core is set on the surface of the main body of electric iron.

Abstract: A device designed to hold a gift card that personalizes the gift to the recipient through the use of audio messages. The device contains a slot whereby a gift card can be inserted into the body of the holder. Artwork and various materials are used to enhance the exterior of the holder. An audio recording and playback feature is contained within the housing of the holder to allow audio information, such as a personal greeting, to be communicated to the intended recipient of the gift card. Other embodiments of the invention allow for the user to select among several pre-recorded audio segments by pressing a button corresponding to the selected audio segment.

Abstract: By providing a unique, preprinted housing member which automatically expands from a flat, generally two-dimensional configuration into a three-dimensional promotional display, and is securely maintained in the three-dimensional configuration for any desired time duration, a unique, hands-on, printed, long-lasting visually exciting and interest-generating advertising/promotional product is obtained. In the present invention, the self-erecting, promotional display member incorporates small magnetic members mounted to internal panels, struts or support walls of the display member, with the magnetic members being positions for being automatically activated simultaneously with the movement of the display member from its two-dimensional configuration into its three-dimensional configuration. Once activated, the magnetic members are brought into locked engagement with each other, securely holding the display member in its fully erect, three-dimensional display configuration.

Abstract: A license plate magnet consisting of a plurality of magnets attached to a flexible backing covered with a protective polyolefin coating to provide maximum protection to vehicles finish. As portions of today's automobiles are frequently made from lightweight plastics instead of steel and often numerous plastics panels block access to the remaining steel, compounded by ultra-curved designs, the old flat magnet no longer can find a location for use. Hence, an improved flexible design makes greater contact to the convex surface and can be placed above rear window where almost all automobiles still have steel or on other areas for a quick, safe display of license plates.

Abstract: For a pistol having a hollow pistol grip in which a magazine for rounds which is insertable from below is held, a magazine catch is provided which is realeasable from either side, offers a maximum of safety, is user friendly and has relatively few parts. The magazine has a lug on its front wall; in the front part of the pistol grip a sliding block is arranged so as to be displaceable in transverse direction, which is held in its middle position by at least one spring, in which position the lug rests on the sliding block. The sliding block has a vertical groove on either side of the lug, which can be brought into the path of movement of the lug during insertion of the magazine by displacement of the sliding block in either one of the two directions.

Abstract: A gun support for precision shooting comprising a main support pole serving as a main stand having three adjustable legs. A rear gun stock support mounted at the top of the pole an extending laterally away from the pole for receiving the rear of the gun stock of a rifle. A pivotally mounted flange extends forward out from the rear gun stock support having a forward V-shaped rest thereon to receive the forward portion of the gun stock of the rifle, rotary adjustment means to adjust the pivotal position of the forward flange relative to the rear gun stock support for changing the generally vertical positioning of the forward portion of the rifle, while resting on the front and rear support. A seat is provided on the pole for the gun operator to sit upon while aiming and or firing his rifle while the gun stock of the rifle in resting in the front and rear gun stock supports. The seat is adjustable about a 360 degree range.

Abstract: A firearm bore sighting system is described for in-line muzzle loaders which include a breach plug, the bore sighting system rotating into the breach plug threads and which may include a stop to locate the bore sighting system relative to the breach.

Abstract: A low profile, reversible weapon telescope mount is provided. The mount has a longitudinal planar top support having a series of ridges and recesses disposed thereupon in an alternating and parallel orientation to that of a central axis of the support. Attached to opposed peripheral side edges of the support are four downwardly depending legs. The support and legs form a channel of the scope mount that surrounds a top end of a weapon receiver, such as a rifle, such that a bottom surface of the top planar support rests upon a top surface of the receiver. Each leg has a movable guide finger supported in a vertical channel formed in each leg. Each guide finger has an inwardly extending ledge member for grabbing outwardly extending flanges of the rifle receiver. The finger is guided up and down by an pin inserted through the leg and finger when a screw, acting upon the finger is tightened or loosened.