Abstract: A workpiece-treating machine has a pair of longitudinally extending and transversely spaced upright walls and a plurality of horizontal transverse webs bridging the walls and forming therewith a rigid elongated frame defining at one longitudinal end a receiving station, at an opposite longitudinal end an output station, between the receiving station and output station a pair of longitudinally spaced working stations, and a transfer station between the working stations. A workpiece is introduced into the frame at the receiving station and taken out at the output station. A guide above all the stations carries mounts shiftable along the guides above the stations. Respective grippers shiftable vertically along vertical rails on the mounts can hold the workpieces in the working stations for action by tools therein and carry the workpieces longitudinally from station to station.

Abstract: A method for providing a magnetic recording transducer is disclosed. The method includes providing a first pole having front and rear portions and a back gap on the rear portion. The method also includes providing an insulator on the first pole. The method includes providing a write gap and providing a portion of a second pole on at least the write gap. A portion of the write gap resides on the front portion of the first pole. A portion of the insulator covers a portion of the first pole between the portion of the second pole and the back gap. The method also includes providing a mask that covers the back gap and exposes the portion of the second pole and the insulator. The method also includes performing a pole trim that can substantially remove the portion of the insulator covering the remaining portion of the first pole.

Abstract: A head assembly for a chip mounter is provided. The head assembly includes: a housing having a plurality of spindle receiving holes; nozzle spindles that are fitted with nozzles picking up and mounting electronic components and vertically movably inserted into the spindle receiving holes; a selection member selecting at least one of the nozzle spindles and vertically moving the selected nozzle spindle; a horizontal driver horizontally moving the selection member and changing a nozzle spindle to be selected; and an elevating driver vertically moving the selection member.

Abstract: In a method of attaching an electronic component to a printed circuit board by a plurality of screws that are inserted into corresponding through holes cut in the board from a surface of the board and then screwed into corresponding screw holes formed in the component mounted on an opposite surface, the component is screwed onto the board using one of the screws and the component and the screw are soldered onto the board with lead-free solder. After they have been cooled down, the component is screwed onto the board using remaining screws. With this, the strength of the connection between the component and board is improved and also the occurrence of warp of the board and component can be prevented.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing a missile component for use in a high temperature environment, where the missile component has a flow passage therethrough and the flow passage has a shape. An apparatus manufactured by the inventive method is provided as well. The method includes the steps of depositing a first metal onto a mandrel having the shape of the flow passage to create a first metal layer, applying an insulating material on to the first metal layer to create an insulating layer, machining a predetermined shape into at least a portion of the insulating layer, and applying a second metal onto the machined insulating layer to create an outer shell layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for manufacturing a heating panel. The method comprises preparing upper and lower moulds corresponding to the upper and lower plates, injecting a plastic material into the moulds to produce semi-manufactured products of the upper and lower plates, and bonding the semi-manufactured products of the upper and lower plates to produce the heating panel. The heating panel comprises a uniform fluid pathway formed therein, and allows uniform flow of heating fluid. The heating panel is manufactured by injection molding, thereby preventing blockage of the heating panel to ensure uniform flow of heating fluid. In addition, since the upper and lower plates are formed to a uniform thickness by injection molding, the method of the present invention enables precise forming of the heating panel, thereby allowing a constant tolerance and high quality of the heating panel.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a multi-layer wick structure of a heat pipe includes providing a first and a second weaving meshes, overlaying and winding the first and the second weaving meshes to form an open circular structure with the first weaving mesh encircling the second weaving mesh, inserting the open circular structure into a tubular member of the heat pipe, pressing the tubular member towards an central axis thereof such that the open circuit structure is forced into a close circular wick structure, and melting the first waving mesh to be attached on an interior surface of the tubular member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a prosthetic socket having an access port that employs a housing with a cylindrical extension. The method includes the step of molding a shell over a socket model and a mold dummy to form an intermediate port. The method additionally includes the step of trimming the intermediate port along a trim line passing through a cavity defined by the mold dummy to create a circular opening in the shell. The mold dummy has a first diameter generally conforming to a diameter of the cylindrical extension of the housing. The method further includes the steps of passing the cylindrical extension through the opening and securing the access port to the shell.

Abstract: A method of designing an improved bearing system is provided. In one embodiment, the method for designing a fluid dynamic bearing system includes determining a first stability ratio for a first journal bearing configuration. The method further includes determining a second stability ratio for a second journal bearing configuration. In one embodiment, the first configuration has two sub-journal bearings and the second configuration has three sub-journal bearings. The two stability ratios may then be compared to determine whether adding a sub-journal increases the stability ratio of the bearing system.

Abstract: A bush cutting machine comprises a main body, a driven shaft rotatably supported in the main body and having two opposite ends, a cutter member operatively provided to one end of the main body, a power source operatively connected to the other end of the main body for generating a drive power to be transmitted to the cutter member through the driven shaft, and joint member for detachably and selectively connecting the main body and the power source. The power source is selective from an engine and an electric motor.

Abstract: A lawn mower comprises an operation arm, a driven shaft rotatably supported inside the operation arm and having two opposite ends, a cutter operatively connected to one end of the driven shaft, a power source operatively connected to the other end of the driven shaft for generating a drive power to be transmitted to the cutter through the driven shaft, wherein said power source is selective from an engine and an electric motor, an arm side joint case provided on the end of the operation arm, a power source side joint case provided on a housing of the power source and detachably and selectively connected to the arm side joint case, and a centrifugal clutch incorporated in the arm side joint case and having a first member connected to the driven shaft, a second member detachably and selectively connected to the power source and a third member provided to engage the first member and the second member according to the centrifugal force applied thereto.

Abstract: A clamp device for a reciprocating saw is disclosed herein, which does not require the use of a tool for saw blade replacement. The main feature of the device is that two clamping blocks are pivotally mounted on a bracket and each of the clamping blocks has a tooth portion and a cam portion formed on an outer surface thereof. An elastic member is located between the bracket and the clamping blocks. A button connected to a rod, which passes through a cover plate of the bracket and includes a tooth slot for engaging with the tooth portion of the clamping block. When the rod moves in an axial direction, the two clamping blocks are brought to rotate so that the cam portion can fasten or loosen the saw blade, and thereby the saw blade can be mounted and demounted conveniently and rapidly.

Abstract: A laser transmitter adapted for use in small spaces such as pipes and sewers includes a housing having two exit windows positioned in generally orthogonal planes. The laser transmitter includes a leveling mechanism that is capable of directing a collimated beam through a select one of the two exit windows, in a generally horizontal direction at a specified grade irrespective of whether the laser transmitter is oriented generally horizontally or generally vertically.

Abstract: A cutting tool is provided having a marking feature to facilitate the cutting of materials at desired lengths. The tool includes a laser that provides a beam for marking the material at a determined length based on the angle that the beam forms with the cutting axis of the tool. The tool may be configured so that the beam can be emitted on either side of the tool. The tool may be reconfigured so that the angle of the beam relative to the cutting axis of the tool is selectively adjustable.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a self-leveling laser apparatus, of which the pendulum can be locked, and a method for controlling the same. The self-leveling laser apparatus of the present invention comprises a housing, a pendulum hanging within the housing, at least one laser generator fixed on the pendulum, a power source electrically connected with the laser generator, and a locking device for fixing the pendulum. The locking device includes a motor, and a locking member which is activated by the motor and movable between a fixed position and a released position. The locking member has a locking surface, and the pendulum has a contacting surface. When the locking member is in the fixed position, the locking surface thereof contacts the contacting surface of the pendulum. When the locking member is in the released position, the locking surface thereof does not contact the contacting surface of the pendulum.

Abstract: A tilt control method includes a tilt control step for automatic control of the tilt (?) of a tilt device (1) by at least one electronic tilt sensor (2) based on gravitational force (G) and by a tilt control device (5), and a sensor test step which is carried out automatically at a test initiation signal, and in case of a malfunction, supplies an error signal (?) which prevents the tilt control step from being carried out.

Abstract: An instrument for measuring the depth of a hole in a bone or other tissue electronically, and for providing a convenient display of information relating to the depth. The surgical depth gauge comprises a probe insertable into the hole with an indented hook for positioning the distal end of the probe against a distal surface of the bone, and a reciprocating member slidably connected to the probe and positionable against a proximal surface of the bone. The probe cooperates with a sensor in an electronic circuit connected to the reciprocating member to produce an electronic signal that changes with the distance between the first surface and the second surface. The electronic circuit comprises a power source and a display. The instrument is robust to contamination and sterilization, and is designed for use by both left and right-handed surgeons.

Abstract: A tool for scribing tile includes a base member, a bottom member, and one or more bottom member opening. Further, bottom member is couplep to the base member through the one or more bottom member opening by at least one bottom fastener and slidable relative to the base member. The tool further comprises a center member defining at least one center member opening, wherein the center member is coupled to bottom member through the at least one center member opening by at least one center fastener and slidable relative to the bottom member.

Abstract: A reduced-pressure drying apparatus for drying a solvent in a liquid under a reduced pressure by evaporation of the solvent, includes a chamber including a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber accommodating work to which a liquid containing a film forming material is applied, the second chamber being coupled to the first chamber through a communicating part; a depressurizing unit depressurizing at least the second chamber; a communicating valve opening and closing the communicating part; and a control unit controlling a reduced pressure state at least of the second chamber by driving the depressurizing unit, the control unit also controlling an opening and closing state of the communicating part by driving the communicating valve.

Abstract: Provided is a shoe with a cushion and ventilation device. The cushion and ventilation device includes an air pump having an air discharge tube provided at its one side, and an air tube having a connection pipe connecting to the air discharge tube of the air pump, and an air chamber, wherein the air pump is provided by placing an upper sheet having a cavity on a lower sheet having an intake hole, and thermally bonding circumference surfaces of the upper and lower sheets using microwave, and wherein the upper and lower sheets further comprise a sponge having contraction and restoring forces therein.

Abstract: Low-cost, single-use, disposable foot coverings and a method of using them to facilitate the protection of the feet of individuals who remove their shoes and would otherwise have to walk barefoot are disclosed. Assemblages of a number of such foot coverings (e.g., in the form of a continuous serrated roll of them) and methods of making the assemblages are also disclosed. The foot coverings may be particularly useful at security stations (e.g., in airports) where individuals must remove their shoes for inspection and then walk barefoot until their shoes are returned to them.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole secured to the upper, and a support assembly secured to the midsole. The support assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of elastomeric support columns secured to the top plate and the bottom plate. The bottom plate extends through at least one of the support columns such that at least a portion of the respective support column extends outwardly from the bottom plate. An outsole is secured to the bottom plate.

Abstract: An improved snowshoe (49, 138, 220) having a binding (105) attachable to a flotation platform (51). The snowshoe (49, 138, 220) may be adjusted to accommodate to changes in snow conditions and terrain while on a snowshoe excursion. Certain embodiments permit quick removal of the binding (105) from the platform (51) for use as a detached walking crampon (203). Certain platforms (51) may be adjusted in size to present a plurality of footprint sizes to ssnow.

Abstract: The left and right sideblades are hinged to the mainblade about vertical axes, and can pivot each through 180°. The sideblades are rotated by means of left and right hydraulic rotary actuators. The actuator includes a piston formed with helical splines, which drive a rotor sleeve of the actuator to rotate in a single-plane-circle when the piston is driven axially. The journal bearings in the rotary actuator are supplemented by bearings provided in a coaxial lower hinge, which are of much greater journal capacity than the bearings in the rotary actuators. The lower hinge protects the hydraulic rotary actuator from shocks due to the sideblade impacting against a kerb.

Abstract: A ride-on snow blower is described that includes a cab for housing and protecting a rider of the snow blower from the elements, a seat, a door, cab windows, a front frame section, an adjustable snow chute operable for flexible snow disposal, a motor, a motor powered auger for transporting snow to the snow chute, rear wheels located generally under the seat, front wheels located in general proximity to the motor, rear wheel steering mechanisms, drive mechanisms for locomotion of the snow blower in a desired direction, and a power source to power electrical components of the snow blower.

Abstract: Excavator tool quick attachment device (1) is used to attach a tool to a dipper arm (2) of an excavator. Body member (52) has two receivers (12,14) for tool pins (11,15). Receiver (12) has a movable latch (3) powered by an hydraulic ram (20) for securing and releasing pin (11) and receiver (14) has a movable spring loaded lock (22) for securing and releasing pin (15). A control assembly (21) is connected between latch (3) and lock (22) but only operates to release lock (22) when the device (1) is inverted relative to a normal working position and the hydraulic ram (20) is activated.

Abstract: An image sensor and related method of fabrication are disclosed. The image sensor comprises a plurality of photoelectric conversion regions disposed in a predetermined field of a semiconductor substrate, color filters arranged on the photoelectric conversion regions, and a reflection protection structure disposed between the photoelectric conversion regions and the color filters. The reflection protection structure comprises portions having different thicknesses in relation to the color filters.

Abstract: A decorative device enabling ornaments to sway back and forth inside a crystal ball amidst fluttering, shiny disc snowflakes, which uses a device structured from a motor mechanism, a gear mechanism, a rocking mechanism and a crystal ball so that when a motor drives and rotates transmission gears of the gear mechanism, apart from using mutually repelling of two double-sided magnets to drive and rotate a magnet impeller wheel, and thereby cause whirling of water and fluttering of shiny disc snowflakes within the crystal ball, moreover, rotating of a main transmission shaft causes rotating of rocking horse swaying back and forth.

Abstract: The invention concerns a scrolling poster display device, comprising two parallel rolls, a poster strip wound on the rolls and a support device for supporting the rear side of the poster strip between the rolls. The support device comprises an air chamber delimited by a peripheral frame and a base offset rearward, and an air blowing device generates an excess pressure of air in the air chamber.

Abstract: A signage system includes an alpha-numeric character with angled front walls defining a peaked internal cavity and having perimeter flanges extending along edges of the front walls. A mount plate fits into and is hidden by the character. Connectors releasably attach the character to the mount plate. Features on the mount plate and character inter-engage to center and align the character on the mount plate. The connectors can be snap-attach, hook-and-loop, or magnetic. Alternatively, adhesive can be used to attachment.

Abstract: A recoil damper system (10) suitable for transmitting a dampened and reduced recoil to the user, comprising an insert (20) designed to be housed inside the stock (11) of a rifle (12), and intended to house damping means (40), a mobile interface (50) intended to inhibit the damping means (40), the mobile interface being fitted with sliding shafts (53) inside guides (23) provided in the insert (20), the mobile interface (50) is also made from plastic material suitable for deformation, when necessary, during the recoil in order to keep the rifle balanced, guaranteeing in the meantime the coaxial nature of the shafts (53) sliding inside the guides (23).

Abstract: A rifle has a shoulder support and at least one barrel connected to the shoulder support. A trigger is provided and a chamber is arranged behind the trigger when looking in a direction from a front end of the barrel toward the shoulder support. A movable breechblock has a closed position in which the chamber is closed off. At least one firing pin for firing a cartridge inserted into the chamber when the trigger is triggered is provided. A coupling mechanism connects the shoulder support or a swivel arm to the breechblock. The breechblock is movable by a pivot movement of the shoulder support or the swivel arm transmitted by the coupling mechanism. An axis of rotation of the shoulder support or the swivel arm is arranged within a space delimited by the breechblock and the trigger viewed across a length of the rifle.

Abstract: A firearm supporting apparatus suitable for use with shafts of varying diameters and lengths includes an elongated support member having a clamping surface and a firearm supporting surface; a collar connected with the elongated support member; and an adjustable mechanism connecting the collar with the elongated support member and adjusting the position of the collar relative to the clamping surface of the support member, the collar and clamping surface securing the support member to the shaft. In one embodiment the adjustable mechanism includes an elongated threaded member connected with the collar and the elongated support member and a fastening device associated with the threaded member. In an alternate embodiment, the adjustable mechanism includes an adjustable clamp connected with the elongated support member and integrated with the collar, which is a flexible band.

Abstract: A safety device for deflecting spent ammunition cartridge cases away from a rifleman as they exit the ejector port of a semiautomatic or automatic rifle. In a first embodiment, intended for use with a rifle from which the carrying handle has been removed from the rifle's upper receiver rail in order to mount a monocular night vision device or other rail-mountable device, the deflector includes a deflector plate pivotably attached to a base plate and movable between a lower, ejector port covering position and an upper, ejector port uncovering position. A thumb-screw adjustable clamp attaches a front end of the base plate to the rail. A rear wall attached to the base plate has a rocker arm mechanism for alternately capturing the deflector plate in the lower position and releasing it to move to the upper position. A second embodiment has two spaced-apart clamps attached to a base plate for attaching the deflector to a rifle's carrying handle, but is otherwise similar to the first embodiment.

Abstract: An improved mounting assembly is provided that is configured to be releasably mounted onto a standard dovetail rail profile and includes a positive index that corresponds to a fully opened position. The mounting assembly includes a boss formation that extends from one side thereof. A camming member and an actuator arm are installed into the boss formation and serve as a means for engaging and disengaging the mounting assembly relative to the dovetail rail. A shoulder formation is provided on the boss formation adjacent the actuator arm and extends upwardly such that the shoulder prevents over rotation of the actuator arm allowing the actuator arm to be positioned in a fully disengaged, open position where it will not interfere with removal or installation of the mounting assembly relative to the rail.

Abstract: A plurality of actuators allow a gun operator to control the on/off status of an illuminator attached to a weapon in the area forward of the trigger guard. The actuators are spaced to allow them to extend rearwardly on opposite sides of the trigger guard. “Up” turns the light emitter on and keeps it on or allows it to turn on as long as the actuator is actuated, regardless of which side of the trigger guard the actuator is actuated.

Abstract: A decoy apparatus adapted for spontaneous and continuous movement in response to the wind and other external stimuli, the decoy apparatus includes a body and a head, the body includes an upper torso aperture aligned with a lower torso, and an open front end having at least one body slot. An end of the head includes at least one pivot connector designed to releaseably connect with one of the at least one body slots. The end of the head further includes a counterweight sized and positioned to balance the head with the body. The decoy further includes a support stake that is received through the upper torso aperture, passes through the body of the decoy, and extends through the lower torso aperture. A lower end of the stake defines a shovel portion that in application, is received in the ground surface. An upper end of the stake includes a slot used as an attachment point for a body harness.

Abstract: A fishing lure oscillator, comprising a bent, oblonged, essentially elliptical foil having relatively uniform thickness. Near one end of the foil, a connection is made to an appendage, and near the opposite end of the foil a connection is made to another appendage. Both appendages, serving as a framing device to support the foil, originate from a common base which is adapted to be joined with a fishing lure. When joined with a lure and pulled through a body of water, an outwardly contoured portion of the foil is disposed directly against the flow of water whereby the force of water against the resisting face of the foil causes the foil to pivot freely within the framing device, thus transferring the resulting oscillation to the lure for the purpose of attracting and catching fish.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention involves a fishing lure having a frame, a body formed around the frame with a head end and a tail end, and a weight connected to the frame and formed inside the body. A plurality of appendages extends from the head end. The tail end includes an series of notches arrayed to work in concert to make the tail end flap. A plurality of hooks are attached to the frame, each of the hooks has an end designed to protrude from the body. An eyelet is connected to the frame and protrudes from the body.

Abstract: An electronic service reminder to automatically notify a user as to when and what type of maintenance should be performed on the garage door operator, based on a variety of factors, including time, materials and operating environment. The garage door operator is configured to automatically generate an electronic service reminder in the form of an audible or visual alert based on one or more operating parameters of the garage door operator meeting or exceeding a predefined threshold. The predefined threshold is variable based on the values of the operating parameters.

Abstract: An extendable and retractable enclosure provides an additional storage or work area in a structure which has a limited amount of available space, such as a motor home or trailer. The enclosure is installed in an opening, such as for a window, and can be selectively moved to an extended position where the enclosure extends outside the structure, or to a retracted position where the enclosure is positioned inside the structure. Two spaced apart swing arms pivotally mount the enclosure to the structure, and allow the enclosure to be selectively moved to the extended or retracted positions.

Abstract: A gutter descent assembly (20) designed to collect rainwater falling down a house roof surface (22), the assembly comprising an upper part (26) joining at a gutter exit (23), a lower part having a faucet (30), and a descent exit (38), the three of them made in usual sheet metal. The collection of water is obtained by means of internal components forming an internal channel: a funnel (48) directs the gutter water towards an internal pipe (37), then towards the faucet (30). The water is conveyed from the faucet by a hose (34) to a tank (36). When the tank is full, or if the water runs too fast to be drained by the internal channel, apertures (50) made at the funnel (38) base allow the draining by an annular duct situated between the internal pipe (37) and the sheet metal, for directing towards the descent exit (38).

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved commercial rooftop enclosure that utilizes a roof and wall panel design incorporated with structurally bent rails connecting the panel assemblies to each other and to a corrugated panel steel base. This forms the enclosure into a torsion box style building wherein the strength of the enclosure is derived from its overall “unibody” style construction. With this design the rooftop enclosure offers a lower overall profile, reduced weight and increased structural strength over its conventional counterparts.

Abstract: A method of creating a roof venting space includes assembling a plurality of roof rafters where at least one end of the plurality of roof rafters are assembled to a surface to define a space between the one end of the plurality of roof rafters and the surface, attaching roof sheathing to the outside of the plurality of roof rafters where the roof sheathing covers the space creating a continuous internal ducting space, and connecting a vent to the continuous internal ducting space.

Abstract: An insert type building model, comprising layer members, wall members and accessories such as doors and windows. Said layer members are jointed to one another with joint pieces embedded at jointing portions thereof. Said wall members include plate pieces and switchover pieces connected to each other in an embedment fashion. Said layer members are combined with said plate pieces and said switchover pieces in an embedment fashion.

Abstract: A mosaic concrete product, methods of creating the same, and methods of fabricating a module for use in creating the mosaic are provided. The methods of installing the mosaic upon an uncured concrete surface utilize the module. The module may be fabricated by mapping out tile in a design corresponding to the mosaic; adhering the tile to a template utilizing an adhesive, the tile being positioned thereon corresponding to the design; and allowing the adhesive to set. The module may define upper and lower surfaces, the upper surface including the tile adhered thereto. The methods of installing the mosaic comprises: positioning the module upon the uncured concrete surface; embedding the tile into the concrete surface; massaging the tile into the concrete surface to interpose a quantity of cement/fines paste between the adjacent tiles; and finishing the concrete surface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a foam material upwardly adjacent and in air sealing contact with a roof deck, an insulation layer upwardly adjacent the foam material, and additional foam material upwardly adjacent the insulation layer. Further disclosed herein is a method for creating a roof system including air sealing a roof deck with a foam material, adhering insulation material to the foam material, and applying additional foam material upwardly adjacent the insulation layer.

Abstract: A tile assembly having a plurality of tiles adapted to join in an interlocking and repeating fashion. A plurality of tile assemblies can be joined to each other to form a roof. Each tile assembly includes left and right center tiles positioned side-by-side. Each tile has a generally diamond shaped main surface with vertically spaced upper and lower apices and laterally spaced lateral apices. Two upper flanges extend upwardly and outwardly from the main surface along upper edges and are joined in an upper flange apex. Each center tile includes two lower flanges that extend downwardly and outwardly from the main surface along the lower edges. The tile assembly includes upper and lower tiles of the same configuration. The upper tile fits over the adjacent upper flanges of the two center tiles, and the lower tile fits beneath the adjacent lower flange of the two center tiles.

Abstract: A structure system for use in a construction is provided. The structure system has a steel element, a first spiral stirrup, and a second spiral stirrup. The first spiral stirrup forms a plurality of pitches and axially wraps at least a portion of the steel element. The second spiral stirrup is axially disposed on an outer side of the steel element. The second spiral stirrup selectively passes through the pitch and extends into an inner space of the first spiral stirrup. In addition, a plurality of axial reinforcing bars may be entered to serve special needs of structure design.

Abstract: A slab protector is provided in the form of a sheet of material configured to overlap an edge of a newly poured slab to protect that slab while an adjacent slab is poured and surface finished. The sheet of material extends along the entire length of the edge impacted by the adjacent pour and is configured to have an overhang portion that extends down over the exposed side of the slab. The sheet also includes a primary portion that overlays a significant portion of the surface of the poured slab. The slab protector sheet is preferably formed of a plastic material and includes an adhesive strip on its underside that removably and temporarily adheres the slab protector to the underlying concrete slab to resist dislodgement.