Abstract: A carpet slide for use as a recreational entertainment device, the carpet slide comprises a first member having a predetermined shape and a predetermined size, such first member is formed from a flexible sheet of material having an upper surface and a bottom surface, the flexible sheet of material having a predetermined coefficient of friction which is at least sufficient to enable ease of sliding on a carpeted floor. There is a means engageable with such first member for securing said carpet slide to a user's foot.

Abstract: A door closing actuator for closing a door in a frame is provided. The door closing actuator comprises a cylinder having a first end adapted to be attached to the door or the door frame. The cylinder has a second end opposite the first end and a stop located there between. A rod is movable within the cylinder with the rod protruding from the second end of the cylinder. The rod is attachable to the door or the door frame. A locking device is movably connected to the cylinder for locking the rod relative to the cylinder with the locking device having a locking member and an actuation member. The actuation member has a locking member contact portion adapted to contact the locking member. The locking member is disposed in the cylinder between the second end and the contact portion. The actuation member engages and moves the locking member from a free position to a locking position in which the locking member engages the rod.

Abstract: A door closer includes a housing, a spindle carried in the housing, being exposed at a top side and a bottom side of the housing and arranged to rotate about an axis relative to the housing, and a passage through the spindle comprising a passage through the housing. The passage provides a means for wires or other conduits to pass from the door frame into the door, without being exposed outside of the door frame and door.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a door stop pin assembly including a pin and a base pad. The pin has a concave spherical recess. And, the base pad has an open end and a closed end such that the open end has a convex spherical portion in contact with the concave spherical recess.

Abstract: A novel sliding shower door track for guiding and retaining one or more sliding shower doors at least includes: a column member adapted to be carried by a shower surface; and column ends having at least two sliding door wheel guide and retention grooves, the grooves having T-shaped guide and retention members; the column member further having longitudinally spanning grooves and T-shaped guide and retention members matching those of the end column ends, and the column member side having the grooves and T-shaped guide and retention members protruding therefrom being substantially flat.

Abstract: A hinging device for jointing a main body and a display unit of an electronic device is proposed. The hinging device includes a first coupling element coupled to the main body, a second coupling element coupled to the display unit, and a connecting element. The connecting element is formed with a first pivot member, a second pivot member, and a cable holding member. The first and second pivot members are coaxially disposed and pivotally connected to the first and second coupling elements respectively. The cable holding member, interposed between the first and second pivot members, holds at least one cable for connecting the main body and the display unit so as to protect the cable from damage due to rotation of the hinging device.

Abstract: A hinge with a multi-stage positioning function has a sleeve, a shaft and a positioning spacer assembly. The shaft extends rotatably through the sleeve. The positioning spacer assembly has a first positioning spacer, a second positioning spacer and a third positioning spacer. The first positioning spacer is mounted securely in the sleeve and is mounted around the shaft. Two balls are attached respectively to two opposite surfaces of the first positioning spacer. The second and third positioning spacers are mounted securely on the shaft, are respectively adjacent to the opposite surfaces of the first positioning spacer and respectively have a detent. The detents respectively correspond to and selectively engage the balls and misalign with each other to provide a multi-stage positioning function.

Abstract: A hinge is mounted between a cover and a base and has a bracket, a limiting element, a shaft and a pin. The bracket has a lug and a plate attached to the base. The lug has at least one positioning notch. The limiting element has two sides, a limiting protrusion protruding from one side and at least one positioning protrusion protruding from the other side which corresponds to and engages the positioning notch. The shaft has two ends, a head and a stop. One end of the shaft sequentially extends through the limiting element and the lug. The head, on which the stop is formed, is formed between the two ends of the shaft. The stop selectively abuts against the limiting protrusion. The other end of the shaft is attached to the cover. The pin is mounted securely in the lug and the limiting element.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a monitor, a base, and a hinge. The hinge includes a shaft sleeve, a rotary shaft, a driven element, and a resistance structure. The shaft sleeve is fixed to the base. The rotary shaft is fixed to the monitor and disposed in the shaft sleeve. The driven element is connected to and driven by the rotary shaft. The resistance structure is disposed adjacent to the driven element, wherein the driven element does not contact the resistance structure when the rotary shaft is rotated in a first angular range, and the driven element contacts the resistance structure and sustains a resistance when the rotary shaft is rotated in a second angular range.

Abstract: An overmolded hinge includes a first bracket, a second bracket, a shaft assembly and a first washer. The second bracket is hinged relative to the first bracket. The shaft assembly further includes a shaft and the shaft extends through at least a portion of each of the inner and outer brackets. The first washer is fitted over the shaft and is located between the first and second brackets. The first and second brackets are molded over the shaft assembly and are molded within mold inserts during an overmolding process. The first washer is supported by the mold inserts such that no portion of the shaft assembly contacts the mold insert during the overmolding process.

Abstract: A linear hinge has a sleeve, a bar and a pintle. The sleeve is tubular and has a mounting protrusion. The bar is mounted in the sleeve and has one end and a mounting recess corresponding to and engaging the mounting protrusion. The pintle has an outside rod and an inside rod. The inside rod is mounted rotatably in the sleeve and has an end and an outer surface. The bar has a positioning hole formed in the end of the bar and the inside rod of the pintle has a positioning stub extending from the end of the inside rod and corresponding to and mounted in the positioning hole. Therefore, the pintle is held in the sleeve without axially departing from the sleeve and is sturdy when the pintle pivots. Thus, a utility life of the hinge will be prolonged.

Abstract: A hinge has a stationary bracket having multiple limiting slots, two resilient spacers, a pintle having a bar and an enlarged head and the improvement is further comprising: a stop element mounted in the pintle between the enlarged head and the resilient spacers and having multiple limiting tabs corresponding to and mounted in the limiting slots in the stationary bracket to make the limiting tab and the pintle to seal the opening and a keyhole provided the pintle to mount in and having an inner diameter being not bigger than an outer diameter of the bar to provide a tightness between the keyhole and the pintle. So the pintle is sturdy in the sleeve and the oil would not leak out of the sleeve.

Abstract: A hinge movably attaches a door to a frame member of a motor vehicle. The hinge includes a frame bracket configured for attachment to the frame member and including opposed sidewalls connected by a base, and a door bracket configured for attachment to the door and including opposed arms connected together by a bridge. A plurality of links pivotably and translatably connects the door bracket to the frame bracket. The links include a first link including second opposed arms pivotably connected to the frame bracket and to the door bracket and connected together by a second bridge, and a second link including third opposed arms pivotably connected to the frame bracket and to the door bracket and connected together by a third bridge.

Abstract: A hinge has two hinge arms for rotatably mounting a lower part of an electronic device of a clamshell design at a first rotational axis and for rotatably mounting an upper part of the electronic device at a second rotational axis. When the angle between the lower and second parts is within a first angular range, the hinge arms are rotated against the lower part in order to change the angle and the hinge leverage point is located substantially below the first rotational axis. When the angle is in a second angular range beyond the first angular range, the hinge arms are rotated against the upper part in order to change the angle and to move the leverage point away from the lower part. As such, the stability of the electronic device when the angle is in the second angular range.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for operating a drafting arrangement (1) for drafting a fibre composite (2). For this purpose, the drafting arrangement (1) has at least one front pair of rollers (3) and one rear pair of rollers (4) having a nip line (5), a fibre composite end (6) being present for operating the drafting arrangement (1). According to the invention, when the drafting arrangement (1) is put into operation, the fibre composite end (6) enters the nip line (5) of the rear pair of rollers (4) only when the build-up arising from acceleration has ended in the rotational speed profile of the front pair of rollers (3) and in the rotational speed profile of the rear pair of rollers (4).

Abstract: A latching mechanism for securing foot apparel to a user's foot. The latching mechanism comprises a first connecting member, a second connecting member, wherein the first connecting member is capable of mating, or interlocking, with the second connecting member. The first connecting member includes a receiving head having an aperture, and an arm, wherein the arm is adjacent the receiving head and the second connecting member includes a locking tongue and an arm, wherein the arm is adjacent the locking tongue. In some embodiments, the first connecting member and second connecting member include a fastener element. The arm of the first connecting member and the arm of the second connecting member further include an aperture that is capable of receiving a securing mechanism. Additional embodiments of the latching mechanism also include a buckle system including a base having complementary sections capable of mating and being laterally adjustable, a button which actuates a floating locking mechanism, and a dome.

Abstract: A fastener and strap combination for a creating a bundling strap which connects the free ends of a strap to form a loop. The invention eliminates a substantial amount of strap waste. The invention also includes a fastening kit having straps and fasteners as separate combinable components and a method of using a separate strap and fastening element.

Abstract: A plastic cable tie and a method of making a plastic cable tie that can be detected by X-ray and metal detection devices as well as sonar, optical or visual detection devices. The cable ties are formed from a composition that includes metal particles; a compound; and a plastic material. The metal particles are preferably metal flakes and can be ferrous or non-ferrous materials. The compound can include iodine or barium, and is preferably barium sulfate. The plastic material can include a polypropylene, a polycarbonate, a polyethylene, a polyterephthalate (PET) or a polyamide.

Abstract: A clipping piece structure for goggles solves the existing risks to users of prior art. A clipping piece connects an elastic strap to the protective goggles. The protective goggles have a lens and a frame. The lens and the frame have engaging holes formed on two sides, respectively. The clipping piece has a main body and a blocking piece. The main body has a strap connecting part connected with the elastic strap and hooking arms extending from one side of the strap connecting part and defining a receiving space between the hooking arms. The hooking arms are wedged into the engaging holes for retaining the lens on the frame. The blocking piece is movably disposed in the receiving space between the hooking arms, and the blocking piece props against the inside walls of the hooking arms.

Abstract: A cushioning clip for receiving a movement of a movable member approaching a stationary member, including a cushioning part, for absorbing an impact force, and a mounting part for mounting the cushioning part to the stationary member. The cushioning part is formed of a flexible material exhibiting elasticity. The mounting part is formed of a rigid material exhibiting a predetermined rigidity. A hollow part is formed in the cushioning part. An inner wall of the hollow part is formed almost perpendicularly to the stationary member, and an apex part on a distal end side of the inner wall is flexed inwardly.

Abstract: Winch for a vehicle and method for coupling and/or uncoupling an anchoring device to and/or from a positionally fixed anchor part The invention relates to a winch for a vehicle, in particular for a piste maintenance vehicle, with an elongate flexible traction means which is assigned to a drive device which is configured for the introduction of tractive forces to the traction means, and with a guide device which is provided for feeding the traction means to the drive device, and also with an anchoring device which is mounted on a free end region, facing away from the drive device, of the traction means and is configured so as to be adjustable between an opening position and a locking position, in order to allow a positive anchoring of the traction means on a positionally fixed anchor part, and also to a method for coupling and/or uncoupling an anchoring device to and/or from the fixed anchor part.

Abstract: The disclosure provides embodiments for elasticized members used as closures for garments, such as diapers, jacket cuffs, and similar articles, the elasticized member having an elastic body having an attachment region adapted for attachment of the elastic body to a garment and a fastener positioned on a distal portion of the elastic body, wherein the elastic body is structured to reduce curl along longitudinal edges and corners of the elastic body upon application of tension to the fastener.

Abstract: A fastening member used for, e.g., a disposable absorbent article is disclosed. The fastening member extends in a longitudinal direction and in a lateral direction and has a lateral centerline. The fastening member comprises a base panel and a shaped tab extending laterally from the base panel. The shaped tab has a longitudinal centerline, a lateral centerline, a distal portion and a proximal portion. The shaped tab has a contour edge comprising a shaped upper edge and a shaped lower edge. The shaped upper edge and the shaped lower edge are symmetric with respect to the longitudinal centerline of the shaped tab when relatively shifted in the longitudinal direction and are asymmetric with respect to the lateral centerline of the fastening member.

Abstract: A product package clip has tamper evident protection which is formed integrally with the clip. Breakage of frangible connectors indicates that the clip, and thus the package, has been the target of tampering.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for producing compressed, gas-stabilized tampons are disclosed. The gas-stabilized tampons include tampons having preferably multiple folds for improved leakage protection and comfort through improved expansion characteristics. The number of folds can vary from 3 to 20 and greater. The process includes the step of forcing a gas through the compressed tampon. The gas can include steam.

Abstract: In a sheet with openings which is designed to receive a printed pattern on one of its surfaces, a fabric woven from crossed threads, more particularly synthetic filaments, has different coloring on each surface with the printed pattern on the lighter surface. More particularly the woven fabric is a monofilament or multifilament synthetic woven fabric which either is made of black threads or is dyed black and is colored white on one surface. The threads are crimped at the same level and the lighter surface has a high degree of whiteness.

Abstract: A continuous heat set line for setting yarn, having spaced-apart, elongate, tubular entrance and exit cooling chambers interconnected by an elongate intermediate steam heat-setting chamber communicating therewith. The entrance and exit cooling chambers and the intermediate heat-setting chamber collectively define a single longitudinally-extending axis along the combined length thereof. Sealing heads seal the entrance and exit cooling chambers and the intermediate heat-setting chamber to a degree sufficient to maintain a pressurized condition within the heat-setting chamber. A yarn conveyor extends through the pretreatment chamber for conveying the yarn through the entrance and exit cooling chambers and the heat-setting chamber in a position substantially equidistant or very nearly equidistant from top and bottom walls.

Abstract: A process is described for producing thin crimped tows from LOY, POY, or FOY filaments in a total linear density from 2 ktex to 9 ktex by filament yarns being withdrawn from creeled bobbins, folded and provided with a processing finish, then drawn or tension-uniformized and thereafter heated and stufferbox crimped. The process can be carried out in-line with numerous further processing operations. The tows are particularly useful for producing textile hygiene articles such as diapers, sanitary napkins, inserts and incontinence guards and the like.

Abstract: In a casing for a hinge attachment of a car seat and to a method for its manufacture, the height of a toothed element is significantly larger than the thickness of walls of the hinge parts and the hinge parts and the toothed element form a statically compact casing unit, which has a distinctly reduced weight and simultaneously has distinctive flexible assembling characteristics, high stability under load and high accuracy. The casing and toothed element are separately produced by fine blanking and both parts are connected through a material connection or an form-fit connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing an electrochemical energy storage device, such as a hybrid capacitor. The method comprises saturating a porous electrically conductive material in a solution comprising an organic solvent and a metal complex or a mixture of metal complexes; assembling a capacitor comprising the positive electrode made of porous electrically conductive material saturated with a metal complex, a negative electrode, and a separator in a casing; introducing the electrolyte solution into the casing; sealing the casing; and subsequent charge-discharge cycling of the capacitor. The charge-discharge cycling deposits a layer of an energy-accumulating redox polymer on the positive electrode. The electrolyte solution for filling the hybrid capacitor contains an organic solvent, a metal complex, and substances soluble to a concentration of no less than 0.01 mol/L and containing ions that are electrochemically inactive within the range of potentials between ?3.0 V to +1.5 V.

Abstract: A plurality of capacitors employing holding layer patterns, and a method of fabricating the same, the plurality of capacitors including a plurality of cylinder-shaped lower plates repeatedly aligned in two dimensions. Holding layer patterns are located between the uppermost portions and the lowermost portions of the plurality of lower plates, and connect the adjacent side walls of the plurality of lower plates. An upper plate fills the spaces inside the plurality of lower plates and the spaces between the side walls of the plurality of lower plates. A capacitor dielectric layer is interposed between the plurality of lower plates and the upper plate, and insulates the lower plates and the upper plate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a capacitor embedded in a PCB includes: preparing a copper clad lamination (CCL) substrate having a reinforcement member and copper foils formed on both surfaces of the reinforcement member; planarizing surfaces of the copper foils of the CCL substrate; forming a dielectric layer on the planarized surface of the copper foils; and forming a top electrode on the dielectric layer.

Abstract: A method for attaching a capacitor to the feedthrough assembly of a medical device having a terminal pin comprises threading a first washer over the terminal pin, and placing a body of epoxy in contact with the first washer. The capacitor is positioned over the terminal pin such that the first washer and the body of epoxy are between the lower surface of the capacitor and a support surface. The body of epoxy is cured to couple the capacitor to the insulating structure. During curing, the body of epoxy is substantially confined between the upper surface and the lower surface by the ferrule, the insulating structure, the capacitor, and the first washer.

Abstract: A machine tool for the cutting machining of workpieces, in particular of metallic workpieces, has a first and a second tool spindle for receiving a first and a second machining tool, and it has a first and a second workpiece carrier for receiving a first workpiece and a second workpiece. The first tool spindle is movable relative to the first and to the second workpiece carrier in order to selectively machine the first or the second workpiece. Moreover, the first workpiece are movable relative to one another in order to transfer a workpiece from one workpiece carrier to the other workpiece carrier. The second tool spindle is movable relative to the second workpiece carrier in order to machine the second workpiece.

Abstract: Method for producing metallic flat wires or strips with a cube texture that can be used, for example, as a base for physical-chemical coatings. The products can be produced after the last forming step in their finished width without further processing of the edges. The method includes processing a material based on nickel, copper, gold, or silver into a wire by a cold drawing method, achieving a total cross-sectional reduction ?g?75% or a logarithmic deformation ?g?1.4, and the wire is then further processed by further forming and annealing methods into a flat wire or a strip with a cube texture and having a width that can be adjusted in a defined manner.

Abstract: A duct stretcher that is used to conveniently bring the joining ends of a sheet metal air carrying duct system together so that the two ends can be joined and essentially sealed.

Abstract: A method and system for repairing a damaged hole includes a deformable rod and a fabric wrapped around a middle portion of the rod. A first portion of the rod is inserted into the damaged hole. The rod is stretched to align the middle portion of the rod and the fabric with an inside circumference of the hole. The rod is then relaxed to compress the fabric against the inside circumference of the hole.

Abstract: A method for fabrication of nanometer scale metal fibers, followed by optional further processing into cables, yarns and textiles composed of the primary nanofibers. A multicomponent composite is first formed by drilling a billet of matrix metal, and inserting rods of the metal desired as nanofibers. Hexed or round rods can also be inserted into a matrix metal can. The diameter of this composite is then reduced by mechanical deformation methods. This composite is then cut to shorter lengths and reinserted into another billet of matrix metal, and again the diameter is reduced by mechanical deformation. This process of large scale metal stacking followed by mechanical deformation is repeated until the desired fiber size scale is reached, the fibers being contained in the matrix metal. After size reduction, the composite metal wires may be further processed into built up configurations, depending on intended application, by stranding, cabling, braiding, weaving, knitting, felting, etc.

Abstract: A pallet changer and a system and a method for using the same attach, secure and/or connect a part and/or pallet assembly to a receiver assembly for machining the part. A groove and/or a pull post of the pallet assembly is insertable between a first wedge arm and a second wedge arm in an interior of the receiver assembly. Springs within the interior of the receiver assembly exert forces against the first wedge arm and the second wedge arm to maintain the first wedge arm and/or the second wedge arm in a first position within the interior of the receiver assembly. A key and/or a cam moves and/or rotates to move the first wedge arm and/or the second wedge arm from the first position to a second position. A first tapering on the pallet assembly engages and/or corresponds to a second tapering on the first wedge arm and/or the second wedge arm to secure and/or to attach the pallet assembly to the receiver assembly in the second position.

Abstract: A self-piercing pin and method of installing same. The pin includes a body portion, a pierce ring, a flange, and a lock groove which is disposed between the pierce ring and the flange. An angled surface is provided between the pierce ring and the lock groove. A top side of the flange is generally flat so that the flange can be set flush to the workpiece, and to enhance the side load strength of the pin once the pin is installed. A bottom side of the flange is beveled, angled or flat, thereby minimizing the amount of workpiece material which becomes displaced during installation. Upon installation, the pierce ring shears the workpiece, and the material of workpiece flows to the lock groove portion of the pin, thereby forming a mechanical lock between the pin and the workpiece. A driver and a die are used to install the pin.

Abstract: A liftgate may be aligned to a vehicle by: (a) attaching at least one guide member having an aligmnent member with a contact surface to the liftgate; (b) adjusting the alignment member into a first open position; (c) positioning the liftgate at least partially under the vehicle to a position adjacent to the vehicle; (d) adjusting the alignment member into a second closed position; (e) positioning the liftgate such that the contact surface contacts the vehicle; (f) attaching the liftgate to the vehicle; and, (g) removing the guide member from the liftgate.

Abstract: A manipulator assembly for supporting and manipulating a nozzle segment, for example of a gas turbine or a steam turbine. The assembly includes a vertical support member and a horizontal support member. The vertical support member is mounted for selective vertical displacement relative to a base and the horizontal support member is operatively coupled at a proximal end thereof to the vertical support member so as to be vertically displaced therewith and so as to be pivotable about a vertical axis of the vertical support member. A nozzle segment fixture is operatively coupled to a distal end of the horizontal support member for selectively supporting and manipulating a nozzle segment.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for machining the corner area (1) of frames welded together out of profiled pieces (2, 3) such as, for instance, window or door frames, comprising at least one machining tool (4, 5, 6) that can be moved by means of a tool carrier (7) into the appropriate machining position at the corner area (1) of the frame along an axis (y) extending diagonally to the frame corner (3) and along an axis (z) perpendicular thereto. In order to allow machining of the corner area of a window or door frame as well as machining of the profile section itself, it is proposed according to the invention that the tool carrier (7) can move another tool carrier (8) arranged laterally thereto for at least one machining tool (9) configured for machining the profile section (2, 3), whereby the second tool carrier can be moved at least along an axis (x) extending at an angle ? relative to the axis (y) in the diagonal direction of the frame corner (1) (FIG. 1).

Abstract: Nonwoven fibrous webs including amorphous polymeric fibers with improved and/or more convenient bondability are disclosed. The nonwoven fibrous webs may include only amorphous polymeric fibers or they may include additional components in addition to amorphous polymeric fibers. The amorphous polymeric fibers within the web may be autogeneously bonded or autogeneously bondable. The amorphous polymeric fibers may be characterized as varying in morphology over the length of continuous fibers so as to provide longitudinal segments that differ from one another in softening characteristics during a selected bonding operation.

Abstract: The method for manufacturing a linear motor includes the steps of: disposing the soft magnetic member around a peripheral space of a pipe shaped member, prior to the time when inserting a plurality of magnets into the pipe shaped member; aligning the plurality of magnets in a line in the pipe shaped member in such a direction that the same magnetic poles of the adjacent magnets oppose to each other; creating a stator by excluding the soft magnetic member after fixing the plurality of magnets by pushing them from an end portion of the pipe shaped member; and disposing a moving section on the outer circumferential surface of the stator in a movable state. According to the abovementioned method, it becomes possible to easily mount the plurality of magnets in a line in the pipe shaped member in such a direction that the same magnetic poles of the adjacent magnets oppose to each other, without employing any specific tool.

Abstract: A method of making UHF antennas for security tag and antennas thereby. A web of electrically conductive material having a thickness in the range of approximately 5 to approximately 50 microns is releasably secured to a carrier web using a releasably securable adhesive substantially coextensive with the conductive web. A series of antennas of a desired shape are die-cut into the conductive web, but not into the carrier web. The portion of the conductive web not making up the antennas is in the form of scrap and is removed, thereby leaving the series of antennas releasably secured to the carrier sheet. The antennas are arranged to be removed from the carrier sheet, whereupon the releasably securable adhesive is transferred to them, so that they may be subsequently secured to other components to form a security tag.

Abstract: A substrate is provided and a top interconnection metal layer and a primary winding layer are formed thereon. Then a passivation layer having a plurality of via exposed parts of the top interconnection metal layer is formed on the substrate. A secondary winding layer and at least a bonding pad are formed on the passivation layer. The bonding pad electrically connects to the top interconnection metal layer through the via.

Abstract: A fixture used for supporting and protecting a rotor during the magnetization process comprising features enabling it to properly support and protect a delicate rotor is described herein. Generally, the fixture is prevented from rolling on a horizontal surface, may seal the delicate rotor assembly therein, maintains the rotor assembly by its opposed longitudinal ends and/or allows the magnetization process results to be tested while the rotor remains sealed inside.

Abstract: A compression tool having a pin assembly with at least two driver pins attached to allow compression of different sized connectors onto wires. The driver pins are attached to prevent loss of equipment use due to misplaced or loose connectors.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for forming a seal within a ferrule having a compression ring disposed therein. The apparatus comprises a frame assembly for crimping a portion of the ferrule, and a push rod assembly coupled to the frame assembly. The push rod assembly is capable of independent articulation with respect to the frame assembly and is configured to compress the compression ring within the ferrule.