Abstract: Method of forming a magnetic core or part of a magnetic core including several layers of windings of magnetic wire in a very compact configuration, and the core or part of core is formed by winding several layers of a collated band of wires side by side until desired number of layers of core or part of core is obtained. Method includes forming magnetic core or magnetic flux return path or part of magnetic core including several layers of windings of magnetic wire in compact configuration; core or part of core being formed by winding several layers of a collated band of wires side by side until reaching desired number of layers of the core or part of the core. Magnetic core or magnetic flux return path includes several layers of windings of magnetic wire in compact configuration; part of layers of windings being formed by collated band of wires.

Abstract: A contactor assembly includes a stationary contact, an arc contact, an arc arrestor, and a magnetic intensifier. The magnetic intensifier is constructed to be secured in generally close proximity to the stationary contact. During communication of power through the contactor assembly, the magnetic intensifier accentuates a magnetic field associated with the stationary contact and increases the magnitude of a magnetic force directed to the arc arrestor. A pair of arc guides extend along the magnetic intensifier and, cooperatively with the magnetic force, ensure efficient, repeatable, and expedient transfer of a circuit termination arc to the arc arrestor. Such a construction increases the operable range and lifecycle of the contactor by reducing the damage associated with propagation of the circuit termination arc.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for fabricating a cloth-like heating element with two pairs of electrical conductors and parallel circuits which are formed via a severing process. A pair of electrical conductors, which looks as a twin belt aligned in parallel, is fabricated on both edges of the heating element by the weaving process; Severing predetermined portions of the inner electrical conductor in order to increase the electrical resistance of heating wires, the pertinent heating wires are connected in series circuitry with each side of the outer electrical conductors; and the heating element is completed when the said process of series linkage is continuously carried out in parallel alignment in accordance with predetermined design.

Abstract: A method for producing a secondary cell according to the present invention includes step (A) of putting a solution having an electrochemically reversibly oxidizable/reducible organic compound and a supporting electrolyte dissolved therein into contact with a positive electrode active material, thereby oxidizing or reducing the positive electrode active material; and step (B) of accommodating the oxidized positive electrode active material and a negative electrode active material in a case in the state of facing each other with a separator being placed therebetween, and filling the case with an electrolyte solution. By oxidizing or reducing the positive electrode active material, lithium ions or anions as the support electrode are incorporated into the positive electrode active material.

Abstract: A method of making a self-supporting field director structure for use in heating an article in a microwave oven comprises in any operative order, the steps of: folding a first and a second elongated vane blank along a central fold line to form at least two V-shaped vane doublets, wherein each vane doublet itself comprises a first and a second vane attached together at a vertex, a portion of each vane being electrically conductive, inserting each of the vane doublets into a slotted annular support member so that each vane in each vane doublet extends through an adjacent slot in the annular support member, and attaching the vane doublets at their vertices thereby to define a vane array.

Abstract: The method of producing a substrate comprises the steps of: forming a through-hole in a base member; filling the through-hole with an insulating material; performing electroless plating to coat the surface of the base member, in which the through-hole has been filled with the insulating material, with an electroless-plated layer; applying photo resist on the electroless-plated layer formed on the surface of the base member; optically exposing and developing the photo resist so as to form a resist pattern coating an end face of the through-hole filled with the insulating material; etching an electrically conductive layer formed on the surface of the base member with using the resist pattern as a mask; and removing the resist pattern coating the end face of the through-hole from the base member with using the electroless-plated layer as a release layer.

Abstract: The method of producing a substrate comprises the steps of: forming a through-hole in a base member; plating the base member so as to coat an inner face of the through-hole with a plated layer; applying photo resist on the base member; optically exposing and developing the photo resist so as to form a resist pattern, which coats at least a planar area of the through-hole; and etching an electrically conductive layer formed on the surface of the base member. The resist pattern is formed so as to separate an area of exposing the conductive layer a prescribed distance away from an edge of the through-hole, and the prescribed length is longer than a distance of etching a side face of the conductive layer in the etching step.

Abstract: A contacting component has a probe contact formed by plating and adapted to be contacted with a target portion. The contacting component includes an insulating substrate, a conductive circuit formed on one surface of the insulating substrate, and the probe contact is made of a conductive material and formed on the other surface of the insulating substrate. The conductive circuit and the probe contact are electrically connected in a through hole penetrating the insulating substrate. The probe contact includes a bump contact of a convex shape, the bump contact is formed by plating and having a surface which has a shape of a semispherical protrusion to be contacted with the target portion. The bump contact is made of a material containing a metal and carbon, the content of carbon falling within a range between 0.2 at % and 1.2 at %, both inclusive.

Abstract: A converter converts mechanical energy of a piston to and from electrical energy during each piston cycle.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for removing cracks on a gas turbine engine component includes mounting a first pivotable tool to a base, mounting a second pivotable tool to the first pivotable tool, and mounting a fixture holding the gas turbine engine component to the second pivotable tool. The first pivotable tool and the second pivotable tool are adjusted to position the gas turbine engine component in a desired orientation. A linear tool is then moved along an axis to machine at least one crack from a surface of the gas turbine engine component.

Abstract: A method for peening a component of a gas turbine engine, or a module of a gas turbine engine, without removing the component from the assembled gas turbine engine or module includes blending the damaged area of the component, determining parameters for peening the damaged component, and peening the damaged component without removing it from the engine.

Abstract: A valve for controlling gas exchange, especially in internal combustion engines, comprises, at a valve stem, a stem end and at the other end thereof a valve cone. The valve cone and/or the valve stem are configured as hollow metal elements in such a manner that the hollow elements are entirely or partially filled with a metal foam. The interfaces between the metal and the metal foam are interlinked on the molecular level.

Abstract: An integrally bladed rotor includes a central hub and a plurality of airfoils or blades. The blades are repaired by rebuilding their surfaces beyond the original shape, such as by adding weld material. The contour of the blade is then returned to the desired shape using superabrasive quills.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for heat treating the welded area of a repaired gas turbine engine component uses first and second heating elements. The heating elements each include an insulating tube supported by a support rod and wrapped with a conducing wire. One of the heating elements is sized to fit inside a recess in the gas turbine engine component, adjacent to the welded area, while the second heating element is placed outside the recess, but also adjacent to the welded area, thereby heating the welded area from two sides.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an ink jet print head which allows an adhesive bonding a printing element substrate to a support member to be temporarily hardened efficiently and stably in a short time so as to achieve bonding with no air path or the like created at a bonding interface. Thus, electrothermal transducing elements in the printing element substrate generate heat to temporarily harden the adhesive.

Abstract: A process for making a fluid ejector head for a micro-fluid ejection device. In one embodiment, the process comprises depositing a thin film resistive layer on a substrate to provide a plurality of thin film heaters. The thin film resistive layer comprises a tantalum-aluminum-nitride material consisting essentially of AlN, TaN, and TaAl alloys, and containing from about 30 to about 70 atomic % tantalum, from about 10 to about 40 atomic % aluminum and from about 5 to about 30 atomic % nitrogen.

Abstract: A supporting bearing is replaced with a new supporting bearing by conducting a first step and a second step. In the first step., an old inner ring before replacement is replaced with a new inner ring having an inner ring raceway diameter same as the old inner ring, and an axial length of an inner ring raceway face longer than the old inner ring so that a rolling roll is supported by this new inner ring in combination with an old outer ring and old cylindrical rollers. Thereafter, in the second step, the old cylindrical rollers are replaced with new cylindrical rollers having an axial length longer than the old cylindrical rollers, and simultaneously, the old outer ring is replaced with a new outer ring having an axial length of an outer ring raceway face longer than the old outer ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable framing fixture for fabricating wall frames. Pneumatically controlled clamping mechanisms retain and locate various components of a frame wall. Spring loaded locator pins allow for variations in openings in the frame wall and allow for various frame wall designs. An offloading system allows for removal of completed frame walls from the portable framing fixture. The portable framing fixture is mounted onto a wheeled axle assembly to allow for easy transportation of the portable framing fixture to different job sites.

Abstract: A flush cutter, having a first gripper part, having a first blade part comprising a blade, a second gripper part, comprising a second blade part having a blade, a joint pivot-connecting the blade parts and having handle elements associated with the blade parts.

Abstract: A storable blade for use with a saw, such as a jigsaw. The blade has stored and operative positions. In the stored position, the blade is disposed in the housing, and in the operative position, the blade is in the cutting position. In either the operative or the stored positions, the saw blade is coupled with the jigsaw.

Abstract: A hand-operated electronic utility knife includes electronics that utilize sensors to detect an unsafe condition, and a reaction system that automatically protects the user or another from the exposed blade upon detection of an unsafe condition. Preferred sensors typically include contact detection sensors, electromagnetic field sensors, Hall Effect sensors, infrared sensors, and sensors that utilize lasers to detect an unsafe condition. Reaction systems can include any suitable electromechanical and/or mechanical system capable of retracting the blade to a protected and safe condition, or covering the blade with a sheath or other protective blade covering.

Abstract: A cutter apparatus includes a housing, multiple tools mechanically coupled to the housing, at least one of the tools including a cutting device, and a slider and lock wheel mechanically coupled to the housing and configured to selectively release only one of the tools at a time from being secured within the housing.

Abstract: A bush cutter for performing weed-cutting operations while suspended from the shoulders of an operator. The bush cutter is provided with an operating rod and an operating handle, which is provided midway along the operating rod in the longitudinal direction. The rearward rod-half of the operating rod between the operating handle and a motor has a curved part that curves laterally.

Abstract: A device for opening an envelope is disclosed. In the envelope opening device of the present invention, when a user merely inserts an edge part of an envelope into a guide slot of a casing and pushes or pulls the envelope, the edge part of the envelope is precisely cut by a cutting means to a predetermined length while the edge part is supported and guided by a guide wall, which is provided inside the guide slot, and while the envelope is held and supported by a holding means such that it is prevented from undesirably moving. Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to precisely cut the edge part of the envelope to a minimum length. Furthermore, because the present invention does not require the user to pay much attention to the length of the edge part to be cut, there is an advantage in that the opening process is simplified.

Abstract: Escape cap is a flashlight tail cap that comes to a conical point for use as a poking weapon for delivering a concentrated bruising striking force to a flesh-covered body and for breaking glass, or glass-type, windows for access into or egress from a vehicle or the like.

Abstract: A scribing system comprising a mounting mechanism, stylus, and force generating mechanism is provided. The mounting mechanism is configured to rotate an elongated object in such a manner that the object is subjected to a bow effect wherein a middle portion of the object bends relative to the end portions of the object. The stylus is for scribing the object at a position x along the long dimension of the object while the mounting mechanism rotates the object. The force generating mechanism is connected to the stylus so that the stylus applies the same constant force to the elongated object regardless of the position x along the long dimension of the object that the stylus is positioned, while the mounting mechanism rotates the object and thereby subjects the object to the bow effect, thereby scribing the object.

Abstract: Method and device for the measuring of angles of axles at which on the axle or wheel in question that is to be measured are arranged two with a camera registrable markers (2, 4), which markers are arranged eccentrically in relation to the rotation axis of the axle and axially separated in the axle direction. The axle is rotated and the rotation paths of the markers or parts thereof are registered by the camera and used to calculate angle position or centre line of the axle. The device can be used to measure wheel angles of cars, at which no compensation for skew wheels is needed.

Abstract: A magnet assembly is provided including a housing having a first end and a second end. A magnet is placed within a recess formed in the first end of the housing and a spring is positioned in at least a portion of the second end of the housing. A method of mounting a magnet assembly in a tool is provided. The method includes providing a magnet assembly including a housing having a recess formed in a first end of the housing and a spring positioned in a second end of the housing. The method further includes placing the magnet assembly into an opening defined in a tool and placing a magnet into the recess, and pressing the magnet against the spring to position the magnet within the tool.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting a calibration sphere to a calibration fixture for Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) calibration and qualification is described, decreasing the time required for such qualification, thus allowing the CMM to be used more productively. A number of embodiments are disclosed that allow for new and retrofit manufacture to perform as integrated calibration sphere and calibration fixture devices. This invention renders unnecessary the removal of a calibration sphere prior to CMM measurement of calibration features on calibration fixtures, thereby greatly reducing the time spent qualifying a CMM.

Abstract: The twist of a railway track (36) can be measured with a vehicle which includes a frame (25). This frame (25) carries a roll sensor (40) to measure the rate of roll (w) about a longitudinal axis, and sensors (38) to monitor the variations in the relative tilt between the frame (25) and the rails (35). The signals from these sensors (38) and (40) enable the changes in cant (?c) between one instant and the next to be determined, and so the twist of the track can be calculated by summing successive changes in cant. This method of determining twist can operate at substantially any vehicle speed, and gives consistent measurements in real-time.

Abstract: An exemplary contour measuring probe (10) includes a tip extension (16) and two driving members (13). The tip extension is configured for touching a surface of an object. The driving members are configured for driving the tip extension linearly moving along a first direction. The driving members are tapered and a diameter of each driving member increases along the first direction. The driving members are driven to move by gas pressure acting on an outer side surface thereof.

Abstract: A measuring device for determining compliance of a lacrosse stick is disclosed. The measuring device will make it easier and quicker for a user to check the compliance. The device may make it possible for a user to check multiple dimensions of a lacrosse stick at one time. For example, such a measuring device may be adapted to measure a first width, a second width, and a length of the lacrosse stick head.

Abstract: A measurement apparatus for measuring a distance between a base surface and an upper surface of a stepped structure of a workpiece. The measurement apparatus includes a supporting member having an upper surface for supporting the workpiece, a holding member fixed on the top surface, and a micrometer. The holding member includes a reference platform and a depression formed on the reference platform and facing the upper surface. The micrometer is fixed to the holding member and includes an extendable measuring shaft with a contacting portion extending out of the reference platform. The distance is measured by pushing the workpiece into the depression until the base surface make contact with the reference platform.

Abstract: A clothes dryer has a heat pump. In drying operation, that portion of an airflow path which is between a rotating container and an evaporator is opened and air in the rotating container is circulated through the airflow path. In cooling the place where the dryer is placed, a discharge airflow path running from that portion of the airflow path which is between the rotating container and the evaporator to the outside of the dryer is opened, and air introduced from an air inlet is passed through the evaporator and discharged from a discharge airflow path, and at the same time, a condenser is cooled by a cooling device.

Abstract: This process embodies forcing air through grain and granular biological products using a high volume horizontal airflow from a central vertical pervious tube to one or more plenum chambers near the structure sidewall to dry or cool products. Cross-flow air movement can be supplied by either suction or pressure. This conditioning and drying method has advantages over conventional storage structures, especially where product depth is much greater than diameter. In this process, horizontal air typically moves only ? to ? of vertical distances. Horizontal airflow resistance through elongated seeds is 50-60 percent of vertical airflow. Power for horizontal airflow is typically 8-15% that of vertical airflow. Grain and seed drying costs will be 15-30% of high temperature drying. To enhance germination, storage and grain and seed quality, and to kill or exclude insect pests, ozone is applied to drying or aeration airstreams for treating stored products and storages.

Abstract: Clothes drying machine comprising a drum holding the clothes to be dried, a first fan adapted to blow a first flow of drying air through said drum, and possibly a condenser adapted to condense the moisture out of the drying air exiting said drum. The machine is provided with a drying programme that includes a step involving an increase in the temperature of the air introduced in said drum, in which said temperature is increased to a value of at least 130° C. and held there for a pre-set period of time, and said temperature increase step is provided in the initial portion of the drying programme, when the moisture content of the clothes is not less than 20%.

Abstract: A therapeutic device includes a supporting member that continuously and flexibly supports and bounds a plurality of small sized hard surfaced force members that support a user's foot during movement without clumping. The force members are slidable relative to each other and require no additional lubrication although dry or non-tacky liquid lubrication may be added. The support member is positioned on a support surface of a shoe sole and a shoe is constructed including the same. Alternative designs include structural members or positioning stitches relative to the supporting member minimizing undesirable movement of force members during use.

Abstract: A force-responsive, bladder filled with a flowable, non-gaseous material, and disposed mainly within a recess having an opening presented at a foot-engaging surface of a substantially-inclined, aesthetically-oriented shoe. A compliant, resilient lamina is typically disposed at the foot-engaging surface, overlying at least a portion the opening. In response to a force applied by a user's foot, the bladder deforms both downwardly away from relatively projecting and/or relatively unyielding, pressure-applying portions of the foot, and upward toward other portions of the foot, providing conformal support to the contour of user's foot and attenuating the effects of cumulative forces incurred by the foot.

Abstract: An improved shoe stretching apparatus is configured to facilitate ready operation of the apparatus inside a shoe while minimizing the hand strength required to use the apparatus.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes a mat formed of at least one randomly dispersed extruded tubular member, each tubular member being hollow in an in-use condition in which the mat provides support for a user's foot.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a functional footwear which comprises an sole having a toe-seating portion, whose height is higher than that of the remaining portion thereof other than the toe-seating portion, for allowing a user's toe to be seated thereon. The toe-seating portion of the sole of the functional footwear is formed higher than the remaining portion of the sole other than the toe-seating portion, so that toes of a walker are placed higher than the other portions of the sole of the feet of the walker, thereby obtaining an effect of the backward walking even when the walker walks forwardly.

Abstract: A shoe including an upper; a bottom located below the upper and facing the ground; and a flexible plate having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an interior portion and peripheral portions is disclosed. The flexible plate is positioned between at least a portion of the bottom and at least a portion of the upper. The peripheral portions are restrained from movement in a substantially vertical direction relative to the interior portion, so that the interior portion is capable of being deflected relative to the peripheral portions in a substantially vertical direction. The flexible plate has a width that is greater than one-half the width of the upper. At least one opening is in the bottom of the shoe. The lower surface of the flexible plate is in air communication with the outside of the shoe through the at least one opening in the bottom of the shoe.

Abstract: An orthopedic foot appliance providing optimal and adaptable comfort and shock absorption while at the same time varying degrees of heel support, arch support and motion control depending on the foot type and footwear. The orthopedic foot appliance consists of a cushioning insole and a re-attachable support piece for attaching and re-attaching to the insole. The insole includes a trim line allowing the insole to be adapted to a three quarters length of a full insole. The three quarters length may extend form from the back of the heel to the metatarsal heads. The support component may be constructed from any of a group of materials including polyethylene, polypropylene and polypropylene incorporating glass or silica.

Abstract: The present invention relates to heel stabilizing technology that can be used on many kinds of footwear. This heel stabilizing technology can be incorporated during manufacture of the footwear. This heel stabilizing technology can also be manufactured as a separate component, and then added to many kinds of footwear. The heel stabilizer of the present invention increases the stability of the wearer when walking by minimizing the side-to-side teetering a person experiences when wearing flat heels to any height heel shoe, sneakers, boot, overshoe, galoshes or any combination thereof. Implementation of the heel stabilizing technology results in the heel of the footwear being set to a raised position and then flexed downward at heel strike. The resulting vertical stretch at the heel helps lessen side-to-side teetering of the wearer and thereby increases stability. The disclosed heel stabilizer includes at least one anchoring means, at least one heel lift means, a stretch segment, and a sole.

Abstract: A sandal comprised of layered footwear components includes a lower base, a middle member replaceable platform which secures the straps, and an upper member replaceable insole. A hollowed out center area creates a perimeter side wall on the top of the base into which the platform is stored. A frontal (toe area) and rear (heel area) ledge crosses the toe and heel areas of the superior base horizontally. The straps are attached to a platform and secured by a present choice of a hook and loop fastener. The front and rear of the platform is eased under the front and rear ledges on the base. A midpoint lock on the platform further secures the platform to the base. A final top layer insole is secured on top of the platform and under the overlapped straps and placed into the remaining hollow area of the base hiding the shoes components. The straps and insole cooperate to form a shoe upper for receiving the foot. Platforms and insoles are interchangeable to heel, flat or wedge style bases.

Abstract: A protective boot for an animal including a generally cylindrical leg portion having a top end and a bottom end and a top closure affixed to and circumscribing the top end of the leg portion that is drawn inward against the leg of the animal to protect against the infiltration of extraneous material into and against the self-removal of the protective boot by the animal. The base portion of the protective boot is sealed to the bottom end of the leg portion and is enhanced with a non-slip material to provide substitute traction for the animal. At least one strap is fixedly connected to the leg portion and is operable to reduce the diameter of the leg portion in the vicinity of the strap. The protective boot is sealed at each seam or point of attachment between elements so that the boot is waterproof.

Abstract: A foot covering includes a sole unit, a shell unit, and a welt. The shell unit has a substantially horizontal bottom wall, a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and a protrusion extending downwardly from the bottom wall and elongated along the peripheral wall. The welt is attached to the sole unit and the shell unit, and has an inner part connected to the protrusion, and an outer part sewn to the sole unit.

Abstract: Pressing iron having a body (1) connected to a cord (3), such as a power supply cord, and having a cord guide device (5) giving a preferential orientation to the cord (3) at the exit from the body, the cord guide device (5) being articulated on the body of the iron and being able to rock between a storage position in which the cord guide device (5) is disposed against the body of the iron and an ironing position in which the cord guide device (5) is spaced from the iron, wherein the iron has a magnetic assembly (7) generating a force tending to maintain the cord guide device (5) in storage position.

Abstract: The Compact Rescue Signal Device is designed to help lost or stranded hikers. This device is approximately the size of a small flashlight and comes in a variety of colors. When activating the lever a 30 Mylar balloon imprinted with the letter SOS is filled by a lighter than air gas. From this stage the balloon can be deployed and become more visible on the attached 75 foot tether to aid in the quicker recovery of lost or stranded hikers and helping to lower cost of state and federal rescue operations. Also included is a reflective disk on the outer cap of this device to assist when needed. The design of operation is easily operated by children and adults and light enough to carry in a pant pocket or small daypack.

Abstract: Kits for decorating a bicycle frame are provided. In one embodiment, the kits may comprise a decal, a bicycle frame, and an attachment point disposed on the frame wherein the decal is adopted to be removably attached to the bicycle frame at the attachment point. Alternatively, the kits may comprise a bicycle frame, and a decorable surface affixed to the bicycle frame wherein the surface is adopted to receive removable decorations.