Abstract: A framework for moving a displayer over a foundation of a building to display the architectural features of the building onto the foundation. The framework contains a displayer that projects the images by either pigment or laser to increase the efficiency of constructing a building. The framework provides movement of the displayer in order to display the features on all portions of the foundation. The displayer may project the image on varying levels of the building by increasing the height of the framework. Movement of the displayer may be performed by various means and the displayer may move along the framework and the carrier for the displayer.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a footwear characteristic measuring system designed to determine measurements of a particular footwear wedge insert which may be used to encourage correct knee alignment in an article of footwear. The system includes a base, a stepped member, a platform, and an illumination system. The stepped member or piano hinge is positioned on the top surface of the base adjacent to or partially under the platform. The platform is disposed above the top surface of the base and connected on a first side to the base via a hinge. A second portion of the platform is positioned on top of a portion of the stepped member so as to form a particular angle with respect to the base depending on the height of the particular stepped member surface. The illumination system is oriented to transmit an illumination output upward or perpendicular to the top surface of the base.

Abstract: A balance unit with direction-setting function, including a support element positioned on a preset locating face, the support element having a contact section; a balance element having a contact section at its gravity center for contacting with the contact section of the support element by very little frictional coefficient, the balance element having a direction-indicating section; and a magnetic element connected with the balance element. By means of the interaction between the magnetic element and terrestrial magnetism, the balance element can overcome the little frictional force between the balance element and the support element, whereby the direction-indicating section of the balance element can naturally move to indicate a preset direction.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a robotic arm in one example. A workpiece holding portion is coupled to the robotic arm and is configured to selectively hold a workpiece. At least one measurement device is coupled with the workpiece holding portion and is configured to measure a property of the workpiece while being held by the workpiece holding portion. In another example, a method includes automatically measuring at least one property of the workpiece while the workpiece is moved from one location to another.

Abstract: A length measuring arrangement for measuring the relative position of two objects, the length measuring arrangement including a housing made of a non-magnetic material and longitudinally extending in a measuring direction. The length measuring arrangement including a scale in the housing, the scale having a measuring graduation, a first guide face and a second guide face which extends perpendicular to the first guide face. A mounting piece attachable to one of the two objects rigidly in the measuring direction and resiliently transversely to the measuring direction. The length measuring arrangement including a scanning carriage that scans the measuring graduation, wherein the scanning carriage is coupled to the mounting piece rigidly in the measuring direction and resiliently transversely to the measuring direction, and the scanning carriage is linearly guided in the measuring direction on the first and second guide faces and is pressed against the first and second guide faces.

Abstract: A digital measurement system for use with a tool, such as a miter saw. The digital measurement system includes a detecting device and a digital display coupled with the tool to measure the length of a workpiece. Each time an aperture passes through the detecting device the detecting device sends an electronic signal to the digital display to calculate and display the length traveled by the workpiece.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for cleaning jacks in portable electronic components. In one embodiment of the present invention, an adaptor plug is designed having a hollow shaft and the end of the plug is designed with holes that communication with the hollow shaft. The plug can be inserted into a jack, which can operate to open one or more switches within the jack, thereby freeing any debris that may have accumulated under the switches. Compressed air can then be applied down the hollow shaft and out the holes in the plug to displace the debris and clean the jack. In another embodiment, the end of the plug can be constructed such that it rotates about an axis to increase the likelihood that the jack will be cleansed.

Abstract: An integrated hair drying and hair treatment system is provided, including an attachment for a heated hair styling device, including a supply of hair conditioner disposed on the attachment so that the conditioner is dispensed upon said attachment contacting the hair.

Abstract: The present inventions relate to pulse combustion dryer apparatus and associated methods. The pulse combustion dryer apparatus may include a combustor that defines a combustion chamber that is in fluid communication with a tailpipe passage defined by a tailpipe. An air inlet communicates air into the combustion chamber through an air inlet passage. A fluid diode disposed within the air inlet passage allows airflow into the combustion chamber through the air inlet passage, and may generally prevent backflow of heated combustion products from the combustion chamber through the air inlet passage.

Abstract: In a method of drying particles of bulk material for subsequent transfer to an analyzer for determining a grain size of the particles, a free-flowing particle stream of particles to be dried is formed to move in a transport direction through a drying zone. As it moves through the drying zone, the particle stream is exposed to an air flow which is generated by a fan and heated by an air heater.

Abstract: In a body of a film-thickness measuring apparatus (1), an organic contamination remover (3) for removing organic contamination adsorbed onto a substrate (9) is provided. The organic contamination remover (3) includes a chamber body (31), an interior of which is kept clean. In the chamber body (31), a hot plate (32) for heating the substrate, a cooling plate (33) for cooling the substrate, and a transfer arm (34) for moving the substrate (9) from the hot plate (32) to the cooling plate (33) in the chamber body 31, are provided. With this structure, it is possible to keep the substrate (9) in a clean atmosphere within the chamber body (31), to thereby suppress re-adsorption of organic contamination onto the substrate during a time period from a time when organic contamination adsorbed onto the substrate (9) is removed to a time when cooling is completed.

Abstract: A fiber-web machine dryer section has a drying group with single-wire draw so the drying wire (F) presses the web (W) against heated cylinder surfaces with the web (W) at the side of the outside curve of reversing cylinders (11) situated between drying cylinders (10, 12). A pocket space (T) is formed between two adjacent drying cylinders (10) and a reversing cylinder (11) situated between them, and the drying wire (F). A negative pressure component (20) placed in the pocket space (T) creates a pressure difference over the drying wire (F) and the web (W) for attaching the web (W) to the drying wire (F) so the cross-direction shrinkage of the web (W) is controllable. The wire tension (F) is maintained at a level help control cross-direction shrinkage of the web. The pocket space (T) is sealed by sealing members (25, 26) to maintain negative pressure in the pocket space.

Abstract: The object of the disclosure is an apparatus for loading and unloading a tray (16) of a freeze drying plant (10) with a number of vials (16), with a transfer table (20) provided upstream of the freeze drying plant (10) for receiving temporarily said vials (18), and with a pusher apparatus for displacing said vials (18) from said transfer table (20) to said tray (16) or from said tray (16) to said transfer table (20), said pusher apparatus including a right-handed and a left-handed transport carriage.(30). To provide an apparatus for loading and unloading a tray of a freeze drying plant that allows for proper unloading of the tray even if the distance between neighbouring trays of the freeze drying plant is reduced to a minimum is achieved in that the pusher apparatus further includes a loading element (38) and an unloading pusher (50), said loading element (38) being disposed outside of the freeze drying plant (10) whilst the unloading pusher (50) is arranged inside the freeze drying plant (10).

Abstract: The present invention provides electromagnetic fitness shoes with a conductor structure and an insole. The shoes include a vamp, an inner space, a heel portion and a sole. The sole includes a big sole body, a middle sole and an insole. The insole is provided with conducting members, and the conductor structure electrically connects to a conducting member. The conducting member includes a conductive terminal and electric wire. The conductive terminal fitted with an electric connecting portion. The conductive terminal is assembled into the interleaving space formed by the heel portion and arranged along the interleaving space. The electric connecting portion is exposed upwards, and the conducting member of insole is made of conductive fabrics. The robustness is improved, and the service life of the electromagnetic fitness shoes is prolonged with better comfort and applicability.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a device for utilization of the energy generated by pressure of body weight on the heal of footwear to be utilized at the moment of the final detachment of the footwear from the ground.

Abstract: An anti-perforation insole (1) includes a multi-layer (10) consisted of at least four layers of a fabric (12), with a double-faced weft, made of high toughness polyester fibers coupled together by a thermoplastic film or an adhesive resin; each of the layers of fabric shows a surface treated by a coating (14) of polyurethane and/or acrylic resin enriched with micronized, ceramic: materials in form of silicates, for example of aluminium.

Abstract: An arch support footwear system for supporting an arch of a user includes footwear to be worn by the user, a flexible bladder member to expand and contract to provide variable support to the arch of the user, a pump member to communicate with the flexible bladder member to provide pressurized fluid to the flexible bladder member. The flexible bladder member is integral with the footwear, and the pump member is integral with the footwear. The pump member is external to the footwear, and the footwear system includes a release valve to release the fluid from the flexible bladder member.

Abstract: A sole construction having a heel carrier and an upwardly-arched heel pad. The heel pad is fitted into and supported by the heel carrier so that the heel pad provides a spring-like bending reaction to a load. The sole construction may further include a support element disposed above the heel pad and fitted into heel carrier. The support element may be upwardly-arching so that, like the heel pad, it provides spring-like bending reaction in response to a load. The support element and heel pad may be integrally formed, for example, by molding the heel pad directly onto the support element. The heel pad and/or support element may be fitted into slots in the lateral and medial sidewalls of the heel carrier to interconnect the heel pad, support element and heel carrier. The support element may have a forward extension to function as a shank.

Abstract: A sole structure of a sports shoe includes an outsole and an intermediate sole having a number of portions that is flexible and supports the foot during running. The intermediate sole includes a flexible body element extending along the entire length of the shoe, and a flexible heel absorption element extending to the heel area, and a support element fitted between them extending from the heel area to the ball area which is of a less flexible material than the body element or the heel absorption element. The support element includes a substantially plate-like heel portion and a shaped front portion, which are separated from each other by a substantially cross-directional support ridge protruding from the lower surface of the support element. The intermediate sole also includes an hourglass-shaped ball absorption element, a carbon fibre plate increasing the torsional rigidity of the support element and an arch support.

Abstract: A method for displaying content in a shoe system that includes a shoe having an upper includes the steps of: selecting a first region on the upper to display content and defining a first display area within the first region of the upper that permits an interior of the shoe to be visible therethrough and identifying a first area on an innerliner that is constructed to be worn on a foot inside the upper of the shoe; the first area being an area that is specifically selected in view of the location of the first display area such that when the innerliner is worn with the shoe, the first area is in registration with the first display area. The method also includes placing first content on the inner liner in the first area such that the first content is displayed area when the innerliner is worn with the shoe, thereby allowing the shoe to have different, customizable appearances depending upon the content.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe, especially to a sports shoe, with a shoe upper (1) and a sole (2, 3) consisting of at least two parts, wherein at least one part of the sole (2) is arranged in the forefoot region and at least on part of the sole (3) is arranged in the rearfoot region, wherein the shoe upper (1) has at least two cutouts (4, 5) in the region facing the ground, wherein the size and the shape of the cutouts (4, 5) correspond to those of the parts of the sole (2, 3) in their contact region with the shoe upper (1), wherein the parts of the sole (2, 3) are inserted into or are placed at the cutouts (4, 5) and are connected with the shoe upper (1) permanently.

Abstract: Disclosed is footwear. The footwear according to the present invention comprises a main shoe body provided with a recess on a bottom thereof; an upper body fixed to the recess and having a plurality of magnets arranged at intervals in a radial direction; a lower body having a plurality of magnets arranged at intervals in a radial direction, and connected with the upper body to be rotatable relative to the upper body; and rollers mounted to the lower body The magnets of the upper body and the lower body are arranged so as to return the rollers always to a regular position by magnetism acting between the magnets of the upper body and the magnets of the lower body.

Abstract: A snowboard boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a snowboard boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The snowboard boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone snowboard boot. The laces may be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the snowboard boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the snowboard boot and easy removal of a foot from the snowboard boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock.

Abstract: An apparatus including a flexible first member for removable attachment to a footwear device and a second member attached to the first member for interacting with the footwear device and being configured to sweep foreign objects away from and prevent entry of the foreign objects into an interior of the footwear device.

Abstract: A shoe including a sole to which is joined a flexible upper having two overlapping flap members. The flap members engage each other by securely resting one on top of the other to form a vamp covering the front portion of a wearer's foot. The flap members disengage to expose the entire interior length of the sole. The preferred closure means is hidden inside the layers of the flexible upper and is made of an elastomeric material capable of returning to one or more original shapes after being stretched or deformed.

Abstract: Iron's soleplate comprising a body that is a single ceramic plate (1) having an ironing outer side and an inner side (11), and a heating element having at least one screen-printed resistance (2) on said inner side of the ceramic plate. The ceramic plate is made of alumina or a glass-ceramic material and is provided with some steam outlets (3). The ironing outer side of the ceramic plate is uniformly granulated, in order to form a plurality of micro-channels for uniformly distributing the steam, or else is smooth and is provided with some channels for distributing the steam too.

Abstract: An autograph board includes a transparent pocket for receiving a sports card. A card inserter/extracting tool is employed to insert or extract the card from the pocket in a manner that does minimal damage to the card and prevents finger prints, smudges and the like. The tool preferably includes a ribbed rib section, a long flat shaft and a hook portion that engages the bottom of the card in a slot between the hook section and the shaft. A tapered writing implement holder snaps onto the rib surrounding the autograph board and preferably mimics the shape of the writing implement that might be used, for example, a ball point pen in the shape of a baseball bat. The autograph board can snap into a frame having a triangular peak and a plurality of indentations which are adapted to engage a nail or similar protrusion in the wall.

Abstract: Stand for banners and the like including a foot part, taking up a cylinder on which a banner can be rolled up on and drawn out from and a device for achieving a rolling up movement for the rolling up of the banner. The rolling up device includes a driving device coupled to the cylinder for rolling up the banner, the driving device comprising a rubber string which at the pulling out of the banner is would up on a drum that is conical and with the string fastened in the wider end so that at a rolled up banner the string runs out from the wider end of the conical drive rollers so that the torque that is achieved by the string is sufficient for the rolling up of the banner's complete rolling up in spite of the rubber string in this position having its minimum tension force.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for the forced waving of flags for advertising devices and similar and to the corresponding operation methods. The inventive system comprises a support (10) for supporting a flag or similar (2) with the aid of a flag-waving shaft (20) and for securing blowing means (11) which release forced air flows (S) that are applied to the flag or a similar element disposed on the waving shaft. The aforementioned blowing means (11) supply one or more laminar air flows (S) through the outlet(s) (110) thereof. The flag-waving shaft (20) is positioned perpendicularly to the direction of flow of the laminar air flow(s) on an external side of, and close to, the outlets of the blowing means, said zone containing flows with no turbulence.

Abstract: The present invention relates to arrays of consumer products, retail displays of arrays of consumer products and methods for displaying an array of consumer products.

Abstract: The present application regards a holder for example for filing of paper. The holder includes a bottom plate on which it is assembled a central rotating supporting plate. In the central of the two plates a vertical shaft is mounted. The supporting plate and the vertical shaft are rotatable in relation to the bottom plate. On the shaft one or more binder mechanism from ring binders are assembled vertically, that is alongside the shaft. The filing in the holder is done by placing the object to be filed into for example pockets of clear plastic, which is kept by the binder mechanism from the ring binders, which is assembled on the vertical and rotatable placed shaft.

Abstract: A spring clip clamps tightly behind the shelf C-Channel. An adapter attaches onto the spring clip with a spring catch. An ESL attaches to the front of the adapter with a spring catch. An included tool facilitates both the removal of the ESL from the adapter and the removal of the adapter from the spring clip.

Abstract: A holder of product identification indicia incorporated with a specifically printed illuminated sign in a beverage vending machinc. The holder allows enhanced product identification relating to a separate, existing selection button panel. The holder is securely attached to the back of the illuminated sign that has clear viewing windows registered to the holder. Specifically, it is intended as a retrofit kit for existing beverage vending machines to allow the display of product contained in the machine by use of significantly larger product identification indicia than the existing product identification indicia. The larger display windows may be specifically correlated to the existing selection mechanisms, by way of numbers, letters, symbols, connecting lines and/or colors.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles marked with a design resembling an oxygen mask and articles which themselves resemble an oxygen mask. Such articles are useful in promoting self-care awareness and improving self-care. Particularly preferred articles include, for example, headwear, footwear, eyeglasses, sunglasses, articles of clothing, hair accessories, writing utensils, stationery, paperweights, keychains, jewelry, magnets, drinking glasses, dishes, napkins, napkin holders, sheets, towels, and picture frames.

Abstract: A multi-sided hand-held sign includes two substantially planar panels having a preselected shape interlocking substantially perpendicularly at a common central vertical axis and held in position partly by a handle for engaging with and holding the sign panels. Indicia typical of signs held by school crossing guards are disposed on all the planar surfaces of the planar sign panels, and a slotted top end cap is engageable with the top horizontal edges of the planar sign panels.

Abstract: A system for mounting signage onto the door area of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a mounting assembly, a display pan, and one or more inserts removably received within the display pan. The fastener assembly permits the selective reorientation of the display pan from a first position, in which the pan is oriented along the rear face of the cargo area, to a second position, in which the display pan is oriented away from the rear face of the cargo area. The inserts may include an indicia panel, a backing panel, an electroluminescent panel, and/or a support or cushioning panel. In operation, the system is mounted onto the rear facing surface of a cargo vehicle containing overhead or swing-open doors.

Abstract: A mobile display system (1) and method which utilizes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LED's) (29) to create a display (6) located on a side (3 and/or 30) and/or rear section (5) and/or front section (44) of a vehicle (2). The vehicle (2) has a first side (3), a second side (30), a rear section (5), a front section (44), a bottom section (33) and a top section (4). A means for powering (37) the at least one display (6) may be batteries (38), at least one generator (39), the motor (40) of the vehicle (2), solar panels (43) and other power supply means.

Abstract: A tension device for use in attaching a flexible covering to a sign frame includes a first end having a hook configuration for coupling the device to the flexible covering. The tension device includes a second end having a hook configuration for coupling the tension device to the sign frame. Further, the tension device includes a spring positioned between the first and second ends for maintaining tension between the first and second ends. A mounting loop is positioned between the first and second ends and configured to receive a leverage member for separating the first and second ends. The first end, spring, mounting loop, and second end include a singular metal construction. The spring is configured to expand and contract to maintain tension between the first and second ends when the flexible covering contracts and expands while the tension device is coupled to the flexible covering and the sign frame.

Abstract: A cable tensioning system for mounting a vinyl sheet to a billboard frame, comprising a cable secured on a frame at one end and secured to a spring-loaded cable tensioning device at the other end. A plurality of cable guides are mounted at intervals around the frame, each of the cable guides having a channel adapted to receive the cable. Portions of the edges of a sheet are secured within a plurality of locking clips around the perimeter, each clip also having a channel to receive the cable. The sheet with the clips affixed is secured to the frame whereby cable travels through the channels in the locking clips and is guided around the perimeter of the frame by the channel guides and secured to the spring-loaded cable tensioning device. The spring-loaded cable tensioning device is deployed to tighten the cable around the frame and secure the sheet to the frame.

Abstract: An improved combination card and card retaining member for removably securing the card to the card retaining member, the card having formed within it an aperture and a slot connecting the aperture with an edge of the card, and the card retaining member being a member, such as a ring, which may be passed through the slot and into the aperture to secure the card to the card retaining member. The aperture and slot are configured and located on the card in such a manner as to improve the ease of attachment and detachment of the card to and from the card retaining member while minimizing the risk of accidental detachment of the card from the card retaining member. One or more cards may be used simultaneously with a single card retaining member. A preferred use of the invention is to retain and organize credit cards.

Abstract: The present invention, decorative night light device, comprises a supporting frame and a light arrangement. The supporting frame comprises a hollow supporting frame body for providing a replaceable decorative member thereon. The hollow supporting frame body has an inner surface and a continuously light channel indented on the inner surface and defines a peripheral inner wall inclinedly extended from the inner surface. The light arrangement comprise a light control circuit provided at the hollow supporting frame body, and a plurality of illuminators which are electrically connected to the light control circuit and spacedly and inclinedly aligned along the inner wall of the hollow supporting frame body. Each of the illuminators forms as a point of light source for mostly emitting light towards to the middle of the hollow supporting frame body so as to illuminating the decorative member.

Abstract: A picture frame includes a base, a frame surrounding the base, a plurality of stands that are provided on the base and a plurality of panels that fit on the stands. The panels are provided in more than one dimensions that fit different number of stands. Various combinations including square(s), horizontal or vertical rectangle(s) are possible. The panel has a flat panel plate and a panel side wall that extends from the panel plate. The stand has a rectangular stand side wall that extends from the base, and an opening that is surrounded by the stand side wall. The panel and the stand are rectangular. The panel side wall includes a panel groove, and the stand side wall includes a stand projection that elastically engages with the panel groove so that the panels are assembled with the stands.

Abstract: A locking and recocking assembly with swivel breech-lock and rotating locking head particularly designed for inertially-actuated weapons, which combines in a single assembly all the functions for locking, opening, case ejection and recocking with locking return, required for correct operation of the weapon; those functions were, until now assigned to various components variously assembled on the weapon. The locking and recocking assembly with swivel breech-lock and rotating locking head has the entire mass, required for inertial operation, concentrated in the swivel breech-lock, which is accommodated completely within the supporting structure of the weapon, such as the sheath or barrel extension or breech of the weapon. All this leads to better balancing and stability of the weapon, higher reliability in operation, greater constructive simplicity and ease of assembly and disassembly.

Abstract: A modular portable weapon has a supporting module, constituted by the barrel of the weapon, and modules which are mutually functionally independent and are associated with the supporting module. The modular weapon according to the invention allows the user to compose the weapon by choosing, for example, a type of barrel, stock and tubular magazine among the alternatives that are commercially available, with the characteristics best suited to his requirements.

Abstract: A rapid locking system (30) of a trigger plate (22) equipped with a crosspiece (23) to the action body (21) of a firearm comprises a plunger (41) integral with the action body, holding means (50) integral with the trigger plate destined for engaging the plunger (41), the holding means (50) being rotatingly controlled to pass from an unblocked position to an engagement with the plunger (41) in a predefined arc, elastic means (68) acting on the holding means (50) to keep the coupling between the holding means (50) and the plunger (41) under tension.

Abstract: A quick coupling for the stock of a portable weapon, automatically provides the stock with a specific drop and cast upon its coupling by means of an interchangeable plate which can be replaced easily. The characteristics and the number of plates available are such as to meet the variation requirements made by the various users. The new quick coupling has considerable advantages in terms of constructive technical simplicity, ease of drop and cast adjustment, quick disassembly and maintenance of the weapon.

Abstract: The present invention is an article providing a corrective and changeable lens for a rifle.

Abstract: A telescopic rifle sight shade has a flat body made of flexible and durable material. The device has a strap dimensioned and configured to wrap around a rifle sight and an overhanging shade portion which may extend out from the sight. Fasteners on the device allow it to be fastened to itself. The material of the device may be neoprene, butyl, other polymers, other rubbers, other elastomers, leather, fabrics, composites and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A fishing lure. The fishing lure includes a head part and a tail part. The head part is characterized by a rigid hollow tubular structure having a posterior opening and an anterior opening. The tail part has a blunt anterior end and a posterior tail. The blunt anterior end is attached to the head proximate to the posterior opening of the head using a vertical hinge. The fishing lure also includes a diverter flap protruding approximately midway into interior of the rigid hollow tubular structure of the head part along a vertical axis from the blunt anterior end of the tail part and vertically bisecting the blunt anterior end. In a specific embodiment, the blunt anterior end of the tail part filling and walling off the posterior opening of the head part when the tail is aligned with a horizontal axis of the head. The flow of fluid from the anterior opening of the head part to the posterior opening of the head part causes the tail part to pivot in a back and forth manner about the vertical hinge.

Abstract: A fishing lure is inserted into a housing opening and into contact with a liquid absorbent material. The housing is placed in fluid communication with a container of liquid fish attractant through a nozzle that extends through a port in the housing, and in one embodiment, through an elastomeric tube. Liquid fish attractant is dispersed from the container, through the nozzle, into the housing and onto the liquid absorbent material. The housing is closed, and compression is applied, pressing the fishing lure into the liquid absorbent material, thereby coating a portion of the fishing lure. The fishing lure can then be removed without a user's hands coming into contact with the attractant.