Abstract: In a manufacturing method of a thin and small RFID tag, an antenna metal pattern is formed on a substrate, going once around a dielectric plate, and a recess is formed on the substrate to house an IC chip. A strap on which the IC chip is mounted is connected and fastened to the substrate in the position and orientation in which the IC chip is housed in the recess.

Abstract: A surface-mounting choke coil has a resin coating material with magnetic powder which is filled a space between the upper flange and the lower flange of a drum-type ferrite core, while covering the circumferential of the winding. The resin coating material with magnetic powder has a glass transition temperature Tg of about ?20° C. or lower, more preferably about ?50° C. or lower in a course of transferring from a glass state to a rubber state during changing of shear modulus with respect to temperature as a physical property when hardening, and the thickness of the upper flange of the drum-type ferrite core is about 0.35 mm or less, and a value of a ratio L2/L1 of an outer diameter L2 of the upper flange to a diameter L1 of the winding core of the drum-type ferrite core is about 1.9 or more.

Abstract: The method of manufacturing a magnetic head is capable of securely insulating coils in different layers when the magnetic head including a lower magnetic pole, an upper magnetic pole and a write-head constituted by a plurality of the layered coils is produced.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a load beam for reading and writing a hard disk in a hard disk drive which load beam has a body having a slope extending from a front end thereof and bent along a bend line in a direction opposite to the hard disk, a tab protruding from the slope and to be guided on a guide of the hard disk drive, and a box-bent portion extending along each side edge of the body and slope and passing through an end of the bend line. A first stage is preparing a load beam material that is flat and has a deformation control zone on a section to be processed into the box-bent portion of the load beam material corresponding to the section to be processed into the bend line so as to prevent the box-bent portion from deforming and protruding when the box-bent portion is formed.

Abstract: A ferrule assembly for terminating at least one fiber of a ribbon cable in a ferrule, where the ferrule assembly is disposable in a housing of an optical connector, is provided. The ferrule assembly includes the ferrule having a mating face, at least one groove for receiving the fiber and at least one through-hole. The ferrule assembly also includes an alignment member holder having at least one alignment member and providing a first channel for the ribbon cable, the alignment member being insertable in the through-hole of the ferrule and having a first length such that an end of the alignment member extends beyond the mating face of the ferrule when the ferrule assembly is assembled.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of forming electrical conductors comprised of conductive metals generally carried on a substrate. In the method, a conductor formulation generally comprised of metal particles or metal precursor or mixture thereof, typically in the form of an ink or paste, is applied to the substrate and converted into a conductive metal by application of sufficient heat and for a sufficient time to effect sintering thereof while in the presence of a negatively charged ionic reducing gas.

Abstract: The method of the present invention includes a first step of preparing a substrate in which a plurality of circuit boards are integrally connected to one another, each of the circuit boards having conductive patterns which include pads formed on a surface of the circuit board; a second step of electrically connecting circuit elements to the respective conductive patterns on each of the circuit boards; a third step of positioning ends of leads above the respective pads by superposing a lead frame including the plurality of leads on the substrate, and fixing the leads to the pads; and a fourth step of separating the circuit boards from the substrate in a state where the leads are fixed to the respective pads on each of the circuit boards, and thus separating the leads from the lead frame.

Abstract: A process for applying a cushioning material around a substrate, that is a catalytic converter or a muffler, includes rotating the substrate, and winding a strand of fibers around an outer surface of the rotating substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat dissipating apparatus having micro-structure layer and method for fabricating the same. The method provides two highly heat conductive members having structure patterns. A highly heat conductive material is coated on the structured patterns by means of injection molding for forming a micro-structure layer. The two highly heat conductive members are assembled to form a heat dissipating apparatus having micro-structure layer. The heat dissipating apparatus comprises a main body composed of the highly heat conductive members. The main body forms an accommodating cavity, and inner surfaces of the accommodating cavity form the micro-structure layer. A working fluid is filled into the accommodating cavity for transferring heat from a heat absorbing surface to a heat dissipating surface.

Abstract: A gear member for an automatically shiftable vehicular transmission is provided having a gear body with a generally cylindrical outer surface having a plurality of radially outwardly extending gear teeth formed thereon. An inner surface is generally coaxially disposed with respect to the generally cylindrical outer surface and extends for at least a portion of the gear body. Additionally, a plurality of radially inwardly extending splines is formed on at least a portion of the inner surface. At least one of the plurality of radially outwardly extending gear teeth and the plurality of radially inwardly extending splines are cold extruded. A method of forming the gear member is also provided including forming a generally tubular blank by reverse extrusion of a generally cylindrical slug. Subsequently, a plurality gear teeth are formed on at least a portion of the generally tubular blank by cold extrusion to form the gear member.

Abstract: To securely do turning to the cylindrical body part of an outer ring even if the axial length of the fitting tolerance part thereof is short in a bearing device for a vehicle. After the outer and inner peripheral surfaces of the cylindrical body part are made turning in a state where a holding device holds the flange of the outer ring, the turning surfaces of the cylindrical part are held. The side-face on vehicle inner side of the flange and the outer peripheral surface of the fitting tolerance part are finished by turning based on the turning surfaces of the held cylindrical body part.

Abstract: An annular seal, tapered rollers and a retainer are arranged on the outer peripheral surface on the flange section side of an inner shaft to form an inner shaft assembly. An annular spacer capable of being split in the circumferential direction is arranged between the flange section of the inner shaft and the annular seal. With the annular spacer supporting the annular seal, an outer ring is pushed into the inner shaft assembly to assemble the annular seal to the outer ring, and then the annular spacer is split and taken out.

Abstract: A bearing assembly is disclosed which addresses the problem of axially retaining a bearing journaled onto a shaft within a casing in an axially compact and technically economic and reliable way by first mounting a retaining plate (6) onto an outer race of the bearing (1). The mounting can be achieved by press fitting onto a shoulder so that the retaining plate can rotate relative to the outer race. The bearing is then journaled onto a shaft (4) and inserted into a compact casing (3) so that the outer race is guided into a housing (2) formed in an end wall of the casing (3). The retaining plate can then be rotated as required to align fastening bosses (7) with holes (8) to be engaged by screws (9) so that the retaining plate us urged axially against the outer race.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hair clipper having a moving lower blade, in which the lower blade moves so that upper and lower blades reciprocate in opposite directions and cross each other. In the hair clipper, an eccentric cam is connected to a rotary shaft of a motor installed in a main body, and an eccentric shaft formed on the eccentric cam is inserted into a fixing groove formed in an upper blade fixing plate and vibrates horizontally, the lower blade is mounted on a blade support, such that the lower blade can move horizontally, and is fixed to one end of a link, the central portion of which is fixed to the blade support, and the other end of which is fixed to the lower surface of an upper blade fixing plate, to which an upper blade is fixed, and thus, when the upper blade fixing plate vibrates horizontally by the rotation of the motor, the lower blade vibrates on the blade support by the link in the direction opposite to the vibration of the upper blade.

Abstract: A tool for cutting flexible plastic conduit having a pair of pivotally attached handles. One of the handles includes a cutting blade. The cutting blade cooperatively associates with an anvil located on the other handle. The cutting blade and anvil form a cutting jaw. The anvil includes at least one support to resist deformation of the flexible conduit during the cutting operation. The support is shaped to conform to a portion of the exterior profile of the flexible pipe being cut. A slot bisects the anvil such that the cutting blade can completely pass through the conduit and the supports.

Abstract: A folding knife is disclosed including a blade, a handle device, and a magnetic piece. The blade may be connected to the handle device so that the blade can pivot with respect to the handle device. The magnetic piece may be fixed to the handle device so that the magnetic piece attracts and pulls the blade into a closed position or into an open position by a magnetic attraction between the blade and the magnetic piece. The magnetic piece may be a post fixed between left and right side plates.

Abstract: A scissors-action tool whose blades or jaws are urged apart by a spring and which includes an adjustable member restricting opening movement to a limited blade or jaw separation angle during normal use of the tool, but allowing the blades or jaws to be opened to a wider angle when the adjustable member is moved to a rearward position. The adjustable member may be a rocker including an elongated hole permitting the rocker to be moved rearwardly from a normal position of engagement with a rocker pivot pin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for a motor driven tool such as a pole hedge trimmer, a pole saw or the like. The tool comprises a drive unit that via a shaft tube is connected to a cutting unit. The cutting unit is turnably secured at the shaft tube and is movable between at least two positions. The cutting unit is provided with one or several movable cutting elements and the tool is provided with first means (33) locking the movement of the cutting elements when the cutting unit is in at least one of said positions.

Abstract: A portable circular saw includes a housing, a motor, a circular saw blade, a saw cover, and a light irradiation unit. The motor is accommodated in the housing. The circular saw blade is driven by the motor for cutting a cutting object in a cutting direction. The circular saw blade has one side surface and another side surface. The saw cover is provided to the housing for partially covering the circular saw blade. The light irradiation unit is provided on the saw cover. The light irradiation unit includes a first irradiation device located on the one side surface side of the circular saw blade and a second irradiation device located on the another side surface side of the circular saw blade for emitting a light to illuminate a region including a leading end portion of the circular saw blade and a spot on the cutting object. The spot is ahead of the leading end portion in the cutting direction.

Abstract: A portable cutting device capable of changing and adjusting a cutting depth of a circular saw blade relative to a base with lesser labor. A saw cover has one end portion pivotally connected on the base, and another end pivotally movable toward and away from the base to change the cutting depth. An adjustment guide extends from the base in a pivotally moving direction of the saw cover in a superposed relation to the saw cover. A tightening unit is disposed to the saw cover at a position superposed with the adjustment guide and the saw cover for providing a selective tightening between the saw cover and the adjustment guide. The tightening unit includes a shaft part extending through the saw cover and the adjustment guide, a pivot operation part pivotally movable about an axis of the shaft part, and an urging part disposed over the shaft part and movable by the pivot operation part in the axial direction of the shaft part.

Abstract: An electric-powered cutting machine includes: a housing; a plunger held by the housing and protruding outward therefrom, the plunger being driven to reciprocate; an operation member capable of being pivoted on the housing; and a blade holding mechanism disposed at a tip end portion of the plunger, the blade holding mechanism causing a blade to be detachably attached to the plunger, wherein the operation member includes an operation portion and an abutting portion, wherein a distance from the operation portion to a rotating fulcrum is longer than a distance from the abutting portion to the rotating fulcrum, wherein the blade holding mechanism is biased against pressing means and is capable of swinging, and the blade holding mechanism includes a rotating member capable of being pressed against a side of the blade, wherein the abutting portion abuts against the rotating member when the operating member swings, thereby the rotating member swinging against a biasing force of the pressing member, and wherein the bl

Abstract: A connecting member configured to releasably connect a housing to a razor handle. The connecting member includes a first latch having a first free end and a second latch having a second free end. The first and second free ends define an opening therebetween. The opening has a width dimension wherein the width dimension of an enlarged distal end of a protrusion on a handle is greater than the width dimension of the opening. Insertion of the protrusion into the opening between said first and second latches deflects the first and second latches allowing the enlarged distal end of the protrusion to clear the first and second latches wherein the first and second latches engage with the protrusion.

Abstract: Some demonstrative embodiments of the invention include devices and/or methods of measuring a personalized lens-orientation value for a spectacle frame supporting a pair of lenses. The device, according to some demonstrative embodiments, may include a pair of orientation-measuring mechanisms, each mechanism adapted to measure a value corresponding to an orientation of a surface of a respective one of the lenses relative to a reference axis. The device may also include an adjustable positioning mechanism to adjust a distance between the pair of orientation-measuring mechanisms according to an inter-pupil distance of the user. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: Celestial object location devices with sensor arrays of having less that one sensor for each of three orthogonal components of gravity and magnetic field vectors. The accuracy of position sensing is enhanced by estimating “missing” sensor input based on input from two orthogonal sensors provided, or determined with limitations from the two gravitational sensors provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the inventive display device for indicating of azimuthal and other information are provided, comprising at least one preferably circular configuration of light emitting elements, control unit, magnetic sensor. An imaginable straight line, extending from the device display's center to an actuated element, determines azimuthal direction. One uniquely shaped element is actuated when the device is oriented towards the north magnetic pole by said imaginable line extending through said unique element. When the device's orientation changes, said unique element is de-actuated. A user, by regulating means, may preset a desirable direction by actuating an element coincided with the direction. The device is capable to “remember” the direction; when its orientation changes, another element is actuated, still showing the desirable direction. Some embodiments of the device may exhibit timepiece, calendar, temperature and other information.

Abstract: A digital spirit level for displaying inclination measurements of vertical surfaces upright relative to 0° horizontal for facing a user holding the digital spirit level against a vertical surface for facilitating straight on reading of its inclination measurement. The inclination measurements are preferably displayed relative to 0° vertical as opposed to 0° horizontal. The inclination measurements are displayed on either a display screen including a pair of orthogonal seven segment arrays or a graphic display screen for displaying inclination measurements upright relative to 0° horizontal irrespective of the attitude of the digital spirit level thereto. The digital spirit level preferably includes either a self-calibrating capacitative inclination measurement module or alternatively a closed loop inclination measurement module employing an electric field for maintaining a meniscus of a dielectric liquid at a predetermined reference position.

Abstract: A mobile terminal with a horizontality display function is provided. In the mobile terminal, a body plane is formed at one side of an exterior of a body of the mobile terminal, and an acceleration sensor is installed parallel to the body plane and detects an acceleration corresponding to a physical change with reference to a reference XY horizontal plane. A memory stores preset sensor offset value and sensor sensitivity value of the acceleration sensor, and a controller calculates inclination angles at which the body plane is inclined with respect to the reference XY horizontal plane, using the sensor offset value and the sensor sensitivity value stored in the memory. A horizontality display unit displays as an image a current horizontality detected by the controller on the basis of the calculated inclination angles with respect to the reference XY horizontal plane.

Abstract: This invention pertains to the leveling device applying the optical interaction between a laser beam and a freely floating air bubble confined in a transparent, liquid-filled vial. When the air bubble is impacted by the laser beam, the curved surface of the air-bubble deflects the beam toward the end of the vial, where a photo-electric device is positioned. The photo-electric device activates a sound emitter such as a buzzer. The function of the level being based on the optical interaction between a laser beam and the curvature of an air-bubble, it is highly accurate and consistent. It is applicable for vertical and horizontal settings, has an adjustable arm for secure attachment to structural frames or other objects. No direct eye and manual contact with the device is needed while in operation.

Abstract: A craft board assembly is described. Embodiments of the craft board comprise a base having a self healing mat coupled thereto. A square frame rule is provided that defines an interior work area having predetermined dimensions. A piece of paper, such as a scrapbook page, that is the same size as work area dimensions can be received in the work area and is held securely in place by the interior edges of the square frame rule's sides thereby preventing lateral movement of the paper while it is being worked upon. A sliding ruler is also provided that spans two sides of the frame rule permitting a user to quickly and easily measure and layout a scrapbook page. Preferred embodiments further include a magnetic sheet underneath the self healing mat in conjunction with a steel sliding ruler to help hold the ruler securely in place at a desired position or location.

Abstract: A checking apparatus, for example a plug gauge, for checking diameters and/or geometrical features of mechanical parts includes a support structure (1) and checking means (20,21) coupled to the support structure, with mutually movable feelers (36) for contacting the surface of the part and transducer means for providing electrical signals. The support structure includes at least two studs (11,12) that achieve a guide along a longitudinal axis, and the checking means are coupled to the studs in a removable and adjustable way along such longitudinal axis. Several checking means can be coupled to the studs. A particular embodiment foresees three flanked studs and checking means coupled to pairs of adjacent studs. An adapting system allows the feelers to self-center on the part to be checked, for example the surface of a hole.

Abstract: A cutting template is provided. The template includes a guide surface with a plurality of parallel first marking lines and a plurality of first grooves in the guide surface. The grooves form a substantially zigzag pattern across pathways defined by the first plurality of marking lines. A plurality of second marking lines are also in the guide surface, and define at least two sides of a predetermined shape. A plurality of second grooves are also in the in the guide surface, and define at least two sides of the predetermined shape.

Abstract: This method is distinctive in that: the rotation speed (Vo) obtained with the reel empty is recorded beforehand; and after start-up, the rotation speed (Vd) of the reel that is being wound is measured. The latter speed corresponds to the maximum speed reached at the end of a start-up acceleration phase and at the start of a gradual slowdown phase after the winding phase and this speed is compared to that obtained when the reel was empty. If the rotation speed (Vd) measured after start-up is substantially equal to or greater than the rotation speed (Vo) obtained when the reel was empty, length metering is then reset. If the speed after start-up is substantially less than the rotation speed obtained with the reel empty, metering is resumed from a point where it stopped.

Abstract: A terminal, for use with a phreatic surface measurer having a measuring component with at least one sensor at one end of the measuring component, includes a flexible protection element that substantially surrounds the measuring component, and a coupler between the flexible protection element and the sensor, where the flexible protection element protects the measuring component along a part of its length without substantially impeding its flexibility. Optionally, two elements can be used and connected to each other by a connector. Also optionally, a breakaway feature can allow the replacement of terminals or portions thereof.

Abstract: A device to measure minute displacement in rocks, including anchor deployment means, anchor registration means, and frame release means.

Abstract: A cleaning apparatus for a material dryer may include an air source, a pulse nozzle selectively in fluid communication with the air source and located within a section of the solids outlet assembly, and a controller for controlling an air flow from the air source periodically to the pulse nozzle, where the nozzle is actuated by the periodic air flow to provide a corresponding periodic burst of air to the section of the solids outlet assembly, and the burst of air is of sufficient force to dislodge material accumulated within the section.

Abstract: A textile dryer capable of monitoring heating chamber temperature (internal thermocouple), peak ink temperature (absorption infrared probe at exit), real-time ink temperature (donut thermocouple) as the textile travels through the chamber, and gas consumption is disclosed. A controller permits one to set numerous parameters and view graphs of the monitored variables over time. Recipes or job settings can be stored for recall and use later. In addition, visual and audible warnings and alarms are incorporated into the system.

Abstract: A rotatable vacuum transfer roll apparatus is disclosed for disposition thereof between an upstream and a downstream rotatable dryer of a drying section for drying a web supported by a drying felt. The apparatus includes a cylindrical shell having an inner surface which defines an elongate enclosure. The shell also defines a plurality of holes such that when the enclosure is connected to a vacuum source, air flows from the web through the felt and through the holes into the enclosure. The first and second ends of the shell are selectively connected to the vacuum source and a baffle is disposed within the enclosure for dividing the enclosure into a main chamber and a threading chamber. The arrangement is such that vacuum is applied within the threading chamber for urging the tail of the web into close conformity with the shell.

Abstract: Air circulating apparatus for providing ventilation within a drying cabinet and locker having an intake air flow fan and a circular-shaped air ducting system for producing cyclonic air flow within the locker for enhancing the drying and deodorizing of clothing and sporting equipment not easily laundered for use in an equipment locker, closet or the like. The air circulating apparatus having a small sized intake air fan, a charcoal filter element activated by the air flow, a timing circuit permitting the fan to be set for a selected period of time, and a circular-shaped air ducting system having a series of angled baffles for directing air flow upwardly. The air circulating apparatus having an alternative aromatic structure for release of oil compounds upon exposure of the aromatic structure to air flow. The air circulating apparatus used in conjunction with a cabinet and locker, or the like where malodorous odors congregate.

Abstract: A drying apparatus includes a housing, a tubular arm, a telescoping arm and a fan. The tubular arm is attached to the housing at a portion between proximal and distal ends. Also, the tubular arm is able to rotate tangential to the housing. The tubular arm includes a proximal end and a distal end and is attached to the housing at a portion between the proximal and distal ends. The telescoping arm is attached to the tubular arm and able to slide between an open and closed position. The telescoping arm includes an aperture that is open in the open position and covered in the closed position. The fan encased within the housing and arranged to direct airflow through the tubular arm and out the aperture when the telescoping arm is in the open position. The air flow is restricted when the telescoping arm is in the closed position.

Abstract: Infrared drier installation (1) for a passing web (2), which installation ( ) has gas-heated infrared radiant elements (5), arranged one next to the other so as to form a unit (4). Each unit comprises at least two adjacent rows (8) of gas-heated infrared radiant elements (5) stretching out in he transversal?(9) direction of the web (2) substantially over the entire with of the web (2). The infrared drier installation comprises means to recycle, at least partially, the said combustion gases. The drier installation as subject of the present invention is characterized in that the infrared drier comprises means (16) to avoid the suction of cold air between two adjacent rows of radiant elements (5).

Abstract: Provided are building and construction materials and a method of manufacturing the same. The method includes: creating a mixture by mixing clay ripened and aged in a supplier with ash and water; removing foreign materials such as stones from the mixture using a selector; removing air from the mixture using a vacuum pug mill; molding the mixture by injecting the mixture from which the air is completely removed into a prescribed mold and pressing the mixture with a press; drying a product molded in the molding step; and calcinating the dried product in a kiln. Thus, ash generated in a thermal power plant and buried is used as an alternative aggregate to a scantily available natural aggregate, thereby solving environmental problems due to the burying of waste.

Abstract: A substrate processing method for a substrate processing system comprising at least a substrate processing apparatus that subjects a substrate to processing, and a substrate transferring apparatus having a transferring device that transfers the substrate, which enables the yield to be increased without bringing about a decrease in the throughput. The substrate processing method comprises a jetting step of jetting a high-temperature gas onto at least one of the transferring device and the substrate transferred by the transferring device.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and processes for drying livestock manure to produce suitable end-products such as animal bedding and soil conditioner or amendments. Dried manure made by the process can be recycled into the burner. Exhaust gases from the dryer and cyclone can be cleansed of particulate and/or used to heat and aerate trenches and/or lagoons used to digest wet manure. Biomass may also be used as fuel in the burner. Biomass may also be blended with wet manure to decrease water content prior to being dried in the dryer.

Abstract: A shoe, comprising an upper, a hollow base enclosing a compartment and an insole attached between the upper and the hollow base having an access port to the compartment etched out of the insole. The compartment is enclosed by a side elevational surface of the base. The compartment can extend throughout the entire base or at the fore section or rear section of the base. The compartment can be see-through where decorative items can be displayed to cater to an occasion and can have openings at the side elevational surface of the base where small items can be introduced but can not be removed from the openings such as monetary bills and coins when the compartment is used as a tip jar.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shock absorbing device for a shoe sole in a rear foot part which can restrain the inclination of the foot toward the medial side while absorbing the shock of landing on the lateral side of the foot. A shock absorbing device for a shoe sole in a rear foot part according to the present invention, includes: a support element M; deformation elements 3 disposed below the support element, the deformation elements deforming to be compressed vertically at landing; and outer sole elements 2 contacting a ground at landing, each outer sole element being joined to a bottom surface of the respective deformation element. Both the deformation elements 3 and the outer sole elements 2 are substantially separated in a medial-lateral direction in the rear foot part to be arranged at least three regions of the rear foot part. A quotient obtained by dividing an area of a bottom surface of the support element M by an area of bottom surfaces of the outer sole elements 2 is set at about 1.

Abstract: The soft boot and liner includes moisture transfer system that includes an inner fabric layer carefully selected from technically advanced fabrics. A series of layers are provided outside the inner liner including foam material layers, spacer fabrics and breathable membranes, in various orders. Encapsulation technology and waterproofing are used as well. The outer fabric layer is also capable of working with the other layers to promote the transfer of moisture. Frothed foams and flocking with fibers are further characteristics of the present invention. The moisture transfer system is incorporated into a soft boot or skate or as a removable liner for a shell boot. Numerous other modifications and applications are disclosed.

Abstract: Traction on wet slippery icy and/or snowy surfaces is improved by the use bamboo leaves which are disposed on articles which engage the slippery surfaces. The bamboo leaves are disposed on the articles in question with the underside of the bamboo leaves oriented so as to engage the slippery surfaces. The bamboo leaves are preferably cut into shaped forms such as circles, squares or the like, which are releasably secured to the articles in question. The securement can be accomplished with releasable adhesives or releasable hook and loop devices. Articles to which the bamboo leaves can be secured include footwear, gloves, crutches, canes, walkers, vehicle tires and any other articles that would benefit from improved traction on slippery icy and/or snowy surfaces. When the hook and loop securement option is used, one sheet of the hook and loop material will be secured to a surface of the bamboo leaf shaped forms and a complementary sheet of the hook and loop material will be secured to the article in question.

Abstract: A mold assembly for soles of an article of footwear includes a first portion having a recess formed therein and a second portion engageable with the first portion. A removable insert is positioned within the recess of the first portion and has a first aperture and a second aperture. The first aperture defines an exterior surface of a sidewall for a first sole formed by the mold assembly. The second aperture defines an exterior surface of a sidewall for a second sole formed by the mold assembly. The first portion, the first aperture, and the second portion define a first cavity for a first sole to be formed in the mold assembly. The first portion, the second aperture, and the second portion define a second cavity for a second sole to be formed in the mold assembly.

Abstract: A device (1) for retaining the front of a boot on a snowshoe, said device including an assembly of retention walls (2, 3a, 3b) forming an enclosure opening towards the rear (AR) and in which the front end of the boot is intended to be received, characterized in that the enclosure is made of two side retention walls (3a, 3b), namely a left wall (3a) and a right wall (3b), and a front retention wall (2) made of a deformable plastic material making a body with a front support plate (5) on which the front of the sole of the boot is supported, wherein the retention walls (2, 3a, 3b) are intended to be drawn together to the boot thanks to a means for drawing together, made of a single continuous tie such as a strap (6) in supple material.

Abstract: Footwear with an embedded tracking device includes a sole and an upper. The tracking device is disposed in a cavity formed in the top surface of the sole. A wireless communication antenna and/or a location signal antenna is disposed on the upper. The antenna(s) is/are connected to the tracking device via a flexible circuit substrate. In a particular embodiment, the location signal antenna is a passive, directional GPS antenna supported in an upwardly facing position in the heel portion of the upper. A method for manufacturing footwear with an embedded tracking device is also disclosed. The method includes providing a footwear upper, incorporating an antenna in the footwear upper, providing a footwear sole, fixing the footwear upper to the footwear sole, incorporating a tracking device into the footwear sole, and connecting the tracking device to the antenna.