Abstract: A paint tray that includes an end wall at a first end and an open reservoir at a second end opposite the first end. The open reservoir has a drain plug and includes a front wall, a back wall, an angled base, and two side walls extending longitudinally from the angled base to the end wall. An inclined rolling panel extend between the end wall and the back wall of the open reservoir. A stabilizing structure extends from a back surface of the inclined rolling panel and the angled base includes at least one foot. The end wall includes a carrying handle, an integrated roller frame holder and at least one hooked structure for supporting a painting tool. The paint tray can hang from a ladder rung in a relatively vertical position or can be mounted to a ladder step in a horizontal orientation.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided having improved pressure loss characteristics. A fluid supply conduit in flow communication with an inlet to a cyclone is integrally formed as part of a cyclone bin. The present invention may be adapted for use with cyclonic separation devices of all types, including single- and multi-stage cyclonic separators.

Abstract: A furniture unit (1) for a fitted kitchen comprises a support structure to which is operatively associated a steam generating unit (5) capable of being placed in fluid communication with an accessory (6) for the delivery of steam. Preferably, the above-mentioned fluid communication is achieved by the interposition of first connection means (8) capable of being engaged removably by complementary second connection means (9), in which the first connection means (8) are in fluid communication with the above-mentioned steam generating unit (5) and are associated with the structure of the item of furnishings and in which the second 10 connection means (9) are placed in fluid communication with the accessory (6).

Abstract: A dust collecting apparatus is provided for conveying dusts with the use of a smaller force thus to minimize the size of a conveying means, the consumption of power, and the noise generated by the conveying means. The apparatus includes a dust receiving unit equipped with a rotary brush 3 and a dust collecting unit 5 for collecting the dusts received from the dust receiving unit. The dust collecting unit 5 includes a primary chamber 51 for storing the dusts splashed up by the rotating action of the rotary brush 3 and a secondary chamber 53 connecting via a connection passage with the primary chamber 51. The dusts are intermittently conveyed from the primary chamber 51 to the secondary chamber 53 by the action of an electric fan 9.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suction brush for a vacuum cleaner, which is connected to a suction extension pipe connected to a main body of the vacuum cleaner and draws in foreign materials using a suction force generated in the main body. The suction brush includes a bottom housing with a dust entering port; a top housing connected to the bottom housing so as to cover the bottom housing; a connector disposed between the top housing and the bottom housing, the connector connected to the suction extension pipe; and a flow rate controller disposed at the connector, the flow rate controller controlling a volume of the air entering through the dust entering port so as to control a suction force.

Abstract: This application discloses a relatively thin flexible anchor sheet for installation under carpets or other decorative coverings and a covering module composed of a pre-attached decorative covering and anchor sheet which can be assembled by overlapping hook and loop attachment to an additional covering module to create a complete floor covering of carpet, tile, stone or other material and without substantial attachment to a floor.

Abstract: A direction lock assembly of a caster for a rolling walker comprises a pin housing, a lock pin and a caster base. The pin house sets a pin chamber for inserting a lock pin and attaches on an end of walker's front leg and pivotally connects with a caster base. The pin house has a passage outside of the pin chamber with two notches located on both ends. A handle connects with the lock pin through the passage of the lock housing. Therefore, the handle of the lock pin can switch the pin between the first position, pulling the handle up to an upper notch to hold the pin in an upper location for opening the lock to free the rotation of the caster in any direction, and the second position, pulling the handle down to a lower notch to hold the pin in a lower location for fixing the caster in the forward and backward direction.

Abstract: A glide assembly is adapted to be securely fastened to the free end of a leg of a piece of furniture. The assembly includes a body defining a bore extending partially through the body to define an interior surface, an open end, and a closed end of the body. The free end of the leg is adapted to be inserted within the bore. A post extends from the closed end at least partially toward the open end of the body and is adapted to be received through an opening of and within the free end of the leg with the free end of the leg being adapted to be matingly received between the post and body. A clip is supported upon the post and adapted to be in abutting contact with an interior surface of the free end of the leg to securely fasten the body about the free end of the leg.

Abstract: A portable electronic device including a housing comprising two sections slidable relative to each other. A slide control mechanism is provided between the two sections and comprises a cam member having a cam surface and, a cam follower including a biasing member to bias the cam follower against the cam surface. The cam surface has a profile which is configured such that the biasing force provided by the biasing member causes the cam follower to travel along the cam surface to bias one section relative to the other section and into a stable position. The biasing member comprises at least one spring element, the or each spring element configured to exert a force substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement of the two sections relative to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stop module for the swiveling motion of a rotation body (14) that is swivelably received in a housing (10). The stop module comprises a catch (26) following the trajectory of the swiveling motion on the end of the rotation body and a stop (48) comprising a damping element for delimiting the motion of the catch (26). At least one intermediate element (56) is provided between the catch (26) and the stop (48) and is supported, when impinged upon by the catch (26), on the housing (10) and on the stop (48).

Abstract: A hinge apparatus used to connect a base and a display unit comprises a connecting member ? a first fastening member ? a second fastening members ? a first pivoting member and a second pivoting member, wherein the connecting member includes a first hole and a second hole. One end of the first pivoting member is fixed with a display unit and the other end crosses through the first hole and is then fastened with the first fastening member. One end of the second pivoting member is fixed with a base and the other end crosses through the second hole and is then fastened with the second fastening member. With the connectivity between the connecting member the first pivoting member and the second pivoting member, the motion of the hinge apparatus is capable of rotating 360 degrees.

Abstract: Disclosed is a door actuating device for an air conditioner of a vehicle, in which it is possible to efficiently prevent separation of a link member after the link member is coupled to a rotating member when operating two doors simultaneously by using one door actuator, and the rotating member has a simple structure, thereby increasing facility of fabrication and reducing the fabricating cost.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel handle for use with a variety of hand held implements. The disclosed handle redistributes the weight of the implement from the wrist and hand to the forearm and elbow.

Abstract: A handle includes a metal frame with a first end and a second end connecting by a pair of opposing upper and lower bridge plates that form a carved out space between them, a wooden base wedged in the carved out space and a pair of wooden side plates formed in a symmetrical shape on the left side and right side that have a selected height and at least one planar surface to be bonded to one side of the wooden base that is exposed outside the metal frame after being wedged. Thereby the handle is formed and consists of the metal frame and wooden base and side plates in an integrated manner.

Abstract: A folding assist handle assembly for mounting on a surface has a handle that is resiliently biased to lie in either of two detented positions: a stowed position adjacent the surface and a use position projecting away from the surface. The detents are configured so that the handle can be moved out of its stowed position simply by a lateral pull with a first force, where as moving the handle out of its use position by a later pull requires an upward force in addition to a circumferential force. A two-sided access cover for the assembly's base member is useful for assembly, repair, adjustment, and implementation of accessories.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a combing device for a combing machine exhibiting at least a circular comb and at least a top comb, with a number of comb teeth serving to engage in a fiber fleece and arranged side by side in a direction approximately vertical to the direction of combing, with the combing device exhibiting at least one comb element with at least two, three, or more comb teeth made in one piece and arranged side by side in the direction extending vertically to the direction of combing.

Abstract: A slide fastener (1) has a releasing end stop (15) having a shoulder (27) which impedes movement of the releasing end stop (15) through the channel (47) of the slider (35). The releasing end stop (15) is pivotable relative to the opposed coupling element (11) to allow movement of the releasing end stop (15) through the channel (47) of the slider (35) when additional force is applied to the slider (35). With this construction, the releasing end stop (15) enjoys a longer life span. Furthermore it is advantageously possible to use the same material for the top end stop (15) as for the coupling elements (11), so that the manufacturing process will be much simplified.

Abstract: A clip having structure for detachably interlocking with another clip having substantially equivalent structure. The clip of this invention can be used to secure items, such as gloves, to garments being worn by a user. The instant clips may be made from a resilient material and include a base structure defining an aperture and a gap, which enable the detachable interlinking. One of the clips includes generally opposed arms in mechanical communication with jaw members biased in a contacting relation. The jaw members are forced apart by the user applying opposing forces to each of the arms. The jaw members operably grasp the article when the arms are released. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. § 1.72(b).

Abstract: A buckle of the present invention includes a male member (A) and a female member (B). The male member includes a base portion (10), a pair of leg portions (20) projected from the base portion and an engagement portion (25) that is provided to each of the leg portions and engageable with the female member. The base portion includes a projected portion (14) that is projected in a projecting direction of the leg portions (20), the projected portion (14) projected in such a manner that a projecting amount gradually increases from width-direction ends of the base portion toward a center. The leg portions each include an outer leg piece (21) and an inner leg piece (22) and further includes a tip-end connector (24) that connects the outer leg piece and the inner leg piece. A base end of the inner leg piece is positioned on the projected portion (14).

Abstract: A seat belt improvement providing seat belt buckling assistance and automatic release of the seat belt. The seat belt assembly includes an electromagnet located in the seat belt buckle that aligns and draws the seat belt tongue into the seat belt buckle when the seat belt tongue is in close proximity to the seat belt buckle. The buckle may be formed with a funnel region adjacent its open end to assist in aligning the seat belt tongue with the opening of the housing and thereafter engaging the seat belt tongue with the latch mechanism. The buckle may additionally include a manual release element. The buckle may further include one or more illuminated areas to assist the passenger in visually locating the seat belt buckle and/or the manual release element.

Abstract: A polygonal tipped shoelace comprises at least a shoelace and a polygonal tip. Plastic films are first adhered to the two terminals of the shoelace, and are subsequently pressed by polygonal molds to form polygonal tips. The polygonal tips could provide various shapes of the shoelace to raise the delicacy and the uniqueness. The durability of the shoelace is also increased because there is a larger contacting area between the shoelace and the plastic film so that it is not easy for the tip to fall off.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating textile substrates to obtain superior liquid repellent properties are disclosed. Durable microscopic surface structures imparted to the fibrous substrate allow liquids to bead up and roll off of its surface. Mechanical abrasion or sanding techniques may be used to create the microscopic surface structures on the surface of a fibrous textile substrate, without substantially breaking fibers, followed by a chemical treatment using, for example, fluorocarbon-containing repellent compositions. Particles may be employed in combination with repellent compositions to achieve superior repellent properties. A property of the roughened surface fibers, the Roughness Factor, is used to characterize the microscopic surface structures on the treated textile surface. Treated textile substrates are disclosed which achieve superior water and oil repellency, even after multiple abrasion or laundering cycles.

Abstract: A tubular conduit (1) is disclosed. The tubular conduit comprises a tubular portion made from a flexible material and an axially extending external helical formation (16) located around the outside of the tubular portion. The external helical formation (16) is for supporting the tubular portion. Optionally the tubular portion also comprises an axially extending internal helical protrusion (15), which imparts a helical flow to a fluid passing through the tubular portion. It is preferred that the tubular conduit (1) is a vascular graft.

Abstract: A solid -electrolytic capacitor manufacturing method according to the present invention includes a dielectric layer formation step for forming a dielectric layer at an inner surface and an outer surface of a porous sintered body (1) to which an anode bar (2A, 2B) including a projecting portion (2a, 2b) is mounted, a solid electrolytic layer formation step for forming a solid electrolytic layer (30) on the dielectric layer, a covering step for covering at least part of the projecting portion of the anode bar (2A, 2B) by a covering member (41a, 41b) before the solid electrolytic layer formation step, and a removal step for removing at least part of the covering member (41a, 41b) after the solid electrolytic layer formation step.

Abstract: A decoupling capacitor is provided for a semiconductor device and may include a first low dielectric insulator layer and a low resistance conductor formed into at least two interdigitized patterns on the surface of the first low dielectric insulator in a single interconnect plane. A high dielectric constant material may be provided between the two patterns. A circuit for testing a plurality of these capacitors is also provided which includes a charge monitoring circuit, a coupling circuit and a control circuit.

Abstract: A reaction device for forming equipment includes a base, a reaction member movably spaced therefrom by guides, and a return gas spring carried by the base and operatively engaged to the reaction member for yieldably biasing the reaction member away from the base. The base has a return gas spring passage and guide shaft passages spaced apart therefrom. A return gas spring is received in the return gas spring passage of the base, and has a piston rod with an end arranged for contact with the reaction member. The guides include guide shafts arranged for engagement with the reaction member and disposed in guide bushings, which are received in the guide shaft passages of the base and preferably project below the base for use in locating the reaction device on the forming equipment.

Abstract: An automobile door support apparatus including an apparatus support frame, and a door support frame connected to the apparatus support frame. The door support frame may be configured to contact an automobile door at predetermined locations. A support cable may be adjustably connected to the apparatus support frame, and a door support hook may be connected to the support cable. The door support hook may include a hook end and an cable end. The hook end may be configured to engage a predetermined area of the automobile door for securely supporting the automobile door on the automobile door support apparatus and disengage from the predetermined area to allow removal of the automobile door from the automobile door support apparatus.

Abstract: A method for forming a chair comprises the following steps of forming an inner frame of a chair frame by molding injection; enclosing the net cloth around the inner frame of the chair frame; and enclosing an enclosing layer upon the net cloth and the chair frame by injection molding. The chair frame is made of non-metal material. The chair frame has predetermined colors. The net cloth is one of a fabric net cloth, fiber net cloth, non-fiber net cloth, leather net cloth, plastic net cloth, rubber net cloth, manmade net cloth, manmade leather net cloth. The enclosing layer is formed by elastic materials. The enclosing layer is made by one of plastic materials, rubber materials, or foaming materials, and synthetic materials. The enclosing layer has predetermined colors. The enclosing layer is partially or wholly enclose the net cloth.

Abstract: A snap ring installation tool which includes a finger gripping portion having a front side, a rear side, a left side, a right side, a lower end, and an upper end; a middle portion having a front side, a rear side, a left side, a right side, a lower end which is generally integral with said finger gripping portion upper end, and an upper end which terminates in a ledge; an arcuate open cylindrical portion disposed on said upper end of said middle portion and having an interior surface and a predetermined radius of curvature matching that of the snap ring for which it is to be used; and a left stop wall and a right stop wall disposed on said interior surface of said open cylindrical portion and separated a predetermined distance.

Abstract: A method of detecting water induction in a steam turbine that may include the steps of: measuring the temperature of one of the steam lines of the steam turbine at regular intervals; recording the temperature measurements; and determining, from the recorded temperature measurements, whether there has been a sharp decrease followed by a gradual rise in the temperature of the steam line. The method further may include the steps of calculating the rate of change of the decrease in temperature of the steam line and the rate of change of the increase in temperature of the steam line. The sharp decrease followed by a gradual rise in the temperature of the steam line may include a decrease in temperature followed by an increase in temperature wherein the rate of change of the decrease in temperature exceeds the rate of change of the rise in temperature.

Abstract: A method for attenuating vibration in a driveline having a shaft assembly that transmits torque between first and second driveline components. The shaft assembly can have a hollow shaft member and at least one liner. The liner has a mass and a stiffness that are tuned such that the liner is a tuned resistive absorber for attenuating shell mode vibrations as well as at least one of a tuned reactive absorber for attenuating bending mode vibrations and a tuned reactive absorber for attenuating torsion mode vibrations. The tuned liner is inserted into the shaft member.

Abstract: A method of assembling a power transmission device includes positioning an operator along a conveyor system such that the operator may perform multiple operations to a single workpiece at more than one workstation as the workpiece moves along the conveyor system. The assembly method relates to both closed-loop and open-ended conveyor systems.

Abstract: A method of securely mounting a stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter. The method generally includes crimping a stent on a balloon of a balloon catheter, and positioning the balloon with the drug delivery stent thereon within a polished bore of a mold formed at least in part of a metallic material. The balloon is pressurized and heated within the mold as the mold radially restrains the stent from expanding. The stent is re-crimped on the balloon after removal from the mold to increase retention of the stent on the balloon.

Abstract: A fastener retention device and method for retaining a fastener includes a fastener retainer for receiving a fastener and at least one arm extending from the fastener retainer for attachment to a workpiece. The fastener retainer is disposed over an aperture in the workpiece to retain the fastener in a predetermined position within the aperture in the workpiece.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery having both high capacity and long-life is provided by solving the problem of the large irreversible capacity of a negative electrode active material. The non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery is produced by a method including the steps of: reacting lithium with a negative electrode active material by bringing a metal film that is composed mainly of lithium into contact with a surface of a negative electrode active material layer; and thereafter combining the negative electrode with a positive electrode to form an electrode assembly. The metal film composed mainly of lithium is preferably formed on a carrier that does not chemically react with lithium, and the metal film on the carrier is preferably brought into contact with the negative electrode active material layer while heating and applying a pressure thereto.

Abstract: A method for forming an electrode plate for a battery includes the steps of (a) forming mixture layers on a current collector, lateral end surfaces of the mixture layers forming a continuous plane with at least one lateral end surface of the current collector; and (b) forming a porous film on the mixture layers.

Abstract: Electrical interfaces formed into a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The percentage by weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination thereof is between about 20% and 50% of the weight of the conductive loaded resin-based material. The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, such as carbon, graphite, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from metals such as stainless steel, nickel, copper, silver, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, or the like.

Abstract: Electrical interfaces formed into a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The percentage by weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination thereof is between about 20% and 50% of the weight of the conductive loaded resin-based material. The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, such as carbon, graphite, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from metals such as stainless steel, nickel, copper, silver, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, or the like.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a bearing device for a wheel provided with: a hub wheel (2) having a flange (1) extending radially outward; a constant-speed universal joint (4) having an outer joint member (3) fixed to the hub wheel (2) ; an external member (5) disposed on outer periphery sides of the hub wheel (2) and the outer joint member (3); and rolling bodies (6) interposed between the external member (5) and the hub wheel (2) and between the external member (5) and the outer joint member (3), respectively. The method includes: assembling the hub wheel (2), the constant-speed universal joint (4), the external member (5), and the rolling bodies (6) to produce a subassembly body (S); and machining a mounting surface (21) of the flange (1) of the hub wheel (2) to which a brake rotor is attached, while the hub wheel (2) and the outer joint member (3) are rotated about an axis (O) of the subassembly body (S) with the external member (5) of the subassembly body (S) being fixed.

Abstract: A seal consists of an annular thermoplastic body having a relatively thinner annular base and a relatively thicker, compressible annular bead. The annular body has a shape that corresponds to a mounting surface of a loudspeaker. A surface of a rim of a loudspeaker basket is placed in contact with a mold to form a substantially annular cavity, a melted thermoplastic material is injected at low-pressure into the cavity to form a seal adhered to the surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method of setting a plurality of stones each having a culasse, a crown and a girdle in a metal support element including the steps of: milling a groove on a first face of the support element; piercing from a second face of the support element, opposite to said first face, a plurality of holes each having a diameter substantially corresponding to the diameter of the girdle of the stone that it will receive, such that each hole opens into said groove and the bottom of each hole forms a support wall for the crown of the stone; forming grains in the second face of the support element in proximity to the support walls; setting the stones in place in the holes such that the crown of each stone abuts against the support wall of the hole thereof; and pushing the grains against the culasse of each stone in order to fix the stones in said support element.

Abstract: Described herein are jewelry making machines with improved cutting capabilities and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a screen and welding apparatus thereof, putting a metal filter net around the outside of a support sheath and fixing the metal filter net to the outside of the support sheath by way of welding, such that the metal filter net completely covers all filter holes of the support sheath to form a filter sheath with; fixing the filter sheath to the outside of the base pipe and the filter sheath completely covering all penetrated holes on the base pipe; putting a jacket around the outside of the filter sheath and fixing it to the outside of the base pipe such that the jacket completely covers the outside surface of the filter area of the filter sheath.

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: A dicing and cutting device comprising a male top housing slideably co-operatively engaging with a female bottom housing, wherein the top housing including downwardly projecting top blades, and the bottom housing including upwardly projecting bottom blades, such that food stuffs located with a cavity defined within the housings are sliced and diced upon rotation of the top housing relative the bottom housing.

Abstract: A folding knife assembly includes a knife handle, a knife body, and a brake portion, wherein the knife body can be turned into or out of the knife handle, and the brake portion is movably coupled to a pivotal position of the knife handle and the knife body. If the knife body is folded completely into the knife handle, an end of a resilient element will press precisely on the periphery of the brake portion, such that the resilient element produces a torque to turn the brake portion into the knife handle. If the knife body is turned gradually out from the knife handle, the resilient element will produce a torque to turn the knife body out from the knife handle, and the knife body will be popped out automatically from the knife handle, so as to effectively prevent the knife body from being popped out accidentally by vibrations.

Abstract: To provide for different cut width, it is proposed to use a cover means (4) to be mounted on the casing (2) and/or cutting unit (3) of a clipping device for partially covering the cutting members (31) of the cutting unit (3) to reduce the cut width. The cover means (4) may be, for example, a comb unit (41) or movable covering parts (42, 44) integrated in the cutting unit (3).

Abstract: A cutting device includes a first handle, a second handle pivotally connected to the first handle, a knife attached to the first handle and an anvil attached to the second handle. The anvil includes an intermediate member and two lateral members connected to each other by the intermediate member. Each of the lateral members includes a first beam and a second beam. Defined between the lateral members is a space for receiving the knife.

Abstract: A knife system including a handle and a disposable and interchangeable blade sized for kitchen, hunting, or fishing uses. The knife handle grips surround a handle core component. The handle core is shaped to hold a disposable and interchangeable knife blade. A latching arm component resides within the handle core, placing tension on the knife blade as the blade is inserted into the handle. A protrusion and a cutout on the latching arm and the blade engage each other and lock the blade in the handle. A blade release member is actuated against a release spring to force the latching arm to disengage and release the blade. The knife system has the advantages of easy removal, disposal, and replacement of dull, broken, or damaged full-sized knife blades.

Abstract: A hand saw including a housing defining a channel. The channel is adapted to receive a blade having a top edge, a bottom edge and two sides. The hand saw includes at least one bias member positioned adjacent to one of the sides of the blade in the housing and a lever coupled to the bias member. The lever is movable between an open position where the bias member is disengaged from the blade, and a closed position, where the bias member substantially engages at least one of the sides of the blade to secure the blade in the housing.