Abstract: A sliding hinge is mounted in an electronic device and has a stationary bracket, a sliding bracket, a resilient element and a positioning assembly. The stationary bracket is connected to a base of the electronic device. The sliding bracket is connected to a cover of the electronic device, is mounted slidably on the stationary bracket and has a body. The resilient element is mounted the stationary bracket and the body of the sliding bracket to provide effectively friction to maintain the cover at any desired position. The positioning assembly is formed on the stationary bracket, the sliding bracket and the resilient element to simplify the assembling procedure.

Abstract: A hinge is mounted between a base and a screen of an electrical device and has a base panel, a guiding panel and a connecting member. The base panel is attached to the base and has a front surface. The guiding panel is mounted slidably on the front surface of the base panel and has a front surface and an arced slot. The connecting member is mounted slidably on the front surface of the guiding panel, is mounted securely on the screen panel and slides along the arced slot when in operation to allow users to slide and rotate the screen relative to the base.

Abstract: A bidirectional pivot structure includes a horizontal rotation axis module, a rotation switching device and a vertical rotation axis module. The rotation switching device is pivotally connected to the horizontal rotation axis module and the vertical rotation axis module. The vertical rotation axis module includes an aligning element, a rotation position limiting element, a stabilizing element, a flexible element and a locking element. The rotation position limiting element has a position limiting convex dot and a position limiting arc fitted to a guide rail and a position limiting protrusion of the aligning element for limiting the rotary angle of the vertical rotation axis module. The stabilizing element has a positioning convex dot and a stabilizing protrusion fitted to the positioning holes of the aligning element to maintain a frictional stability.

Abstract: Handles allow hand tools, implements or other utensils to operate within their arc of natural use, motion and attack without requiring extension, flexion, radial deviation, or ulnar deviation of the wrist from the neutral plane of the forearm. The preferred embodiments further include a grip shaped to increase the effectiveness of the tool and minimize antagonism between muscles and tendons of the wrist, forearm and upper arm, while maximizing the effectiveness of the gripping force delivered to it by the user. Maintaining the wrist and forearm in a neutral position increases a tool user's potential strength by increasing the synergy between large muscles of the forearm and upper arm and shoulders. It also decreases compression of the tendons and nerves in the carpal tunnel and between the wrist and forearm.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative device that may be secured to shoes, clothing or other apparel products. A preferred embodiment is an integral decorative device providing both the decoration and the fastening assembly by which the device is secured to the clothing, shoes or other apparel products. The fastening assembly includes two or more fastening mechanisms for securely affixing the location and position of the decorative device.

Abstract: A bolo style clasp or slide is modified and improved by affixing an engagement apparatus to its posterior surface. Said engagement apparatus can vary in both size and specie so as to best accommodate the intended coupling item. The addition of the said engagement apparatus expands the versatility of the bolo style clasp or slide by allowing it to serve both its original ornamental function and any one of several utilities. Further, the anterior surface of the bolo style clasp or slide is hinged so as to allow the surface to rotate exposing an interior area. Said interior area can be used for the storage of small items or situating an exchangeable ornamental face.

Abstract: A clip device fabricated from a single piece of spring material shaped to be inserted along the top of an electrical junction box and provide a simple replacement for a screw flange damaged by use/ware and unable to support a screw that connects a cover plate to the junction box.

Abstract: A carabiner provided with a load bearing apex portion having a rubber sleeve for preventing side-to-side slippage of said carabiner on a rounded handle of a mobile vehicle such as a stroller or shopping cart.

Abstract: Buckle assemblies and associated connectors for use with child seats and other personal restraint systems are disclosed herein. A restraint system configured in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes shoulder/lap webs which are slideably received in corresponding web connectors. Each of the web connectors includes a tongue portion that is configured to releasably interlock with the other tongue portion before the interlocking tongue portions are simultaneously inserted into the buckle assembly as a unit. The buckle assembly is configured to receive and engage the interlocking tongue portions only when the tongue portions have been properly mated together prior to insertion into the buckle assembly.

Abstract: A bladed disk assembly device having a horizontal adjustable arm and a vertical pivot bar that is perpendicularly attached to a first end of the horizontal arm. A roller assembly is attached to a second end of the horizontal arm. A rotary table holds a disk that is circumvented by a blade positioning belt around an outer diameter of the turbine disk. A saddle is attached to the vertical pivot bar that is positioned beneath the disk.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are provided for the repair of a monolithic array comprised of elements. The method includes processes to identify damaged sections containing damaged elements in a damaged array, where each section contains contiguous elements with at least one damaged element; identify good sections in donor arrays that contain at least as many contiguous elements as those in each corresponding damaged section; removing the damaged sections from the damaged array; removing the good sections from the donor arrays; preparing the damaged array to receive the good sections; affixing the good sections to the damaged array; and testing the damaged array to ensure its characteristics are the same as those of an undamaged array.

Abstract: A cap puller tool is disclosed. The cap puller tool may be used to remove a sewer lateral cap from a sewer lateral pipe. The cap puller tool may include a drill tool, an engagement tool, a handle, and a coupler.

Abstract: A method of making a razor blade unit is provided. The method includes the steps of: providing a plastic base member; providing a plastic upper member, the plastic upper member having a first surface and an opening in the first surface; securing a shaving aid member to the first surface of the upper member, the shaving aid completely surrounding the opening; inserting at least one razor blade between the plastic base member and the plastic upper member; and securing the plastic base member to the plastic upper member creating a plastic body having the at least one razor blade disposed in the plastic body.

Abstract: A method of mounting an autonomous electronic device onto a crossbow including the steps of attaching a scope mount ring to a scope on the crossbow; attaching a device mount to the scope mount ring; and securing an autonomous electronic device selected from a video camera and a range finder to the device mount.

Abstract: A fence post assembly for mounting to a substructure with a single point of attachment. The post assembly has an outer sleeve surrounding a support member and an attachment rod extending through the support member. The post assembly is mounted to the substructure by securing one end of the attachment rod in the substructure and securing the support member between a compression plate and the substructure by tensioning the upper end of the attachment rod. Attachment points for securing additional fence components to the post are provided by inserting an adapter into a receiving channel defined along a longitudinal length of the support member.

Abstract: A system and method for assembling a vehicle body structure. The system includes first and second end effectors for positioning first and second body structure components. The second end effector engages the first end effector to position the second body structure component relative to the first body structure component.

Abstract: A method is used for assembling a cycle frame which includes a number of male members each having one or more male fitting elements, and a number of female members each having one or more female fitting elements, the male members may be frozen in such as a liquid nigrogen to contract the male fitting element before the male fitting elements are engaged into the female fitting elements, or the female members may be heated in such as a high frequency furnace to expand the female fitting elements before the male fitting elements are engaged and assembled into the female fitting elements, for allowing the parts to be assembled together without latches, fasteners, adhesive materials or welding seams.

Abstract: A compacted magnetic powder metal component assembly for use in an electrical machine is provided. Each component assembly has a top section and a bottom section. Each top section is comprised of a generally cylindrical center portion, a plurality of winding supports extending radially outward from the center portion and a core segment at a radial edge of each winding support. Each bottom section is comprised of a generally cylindrical center portion, a plurality of winding supports extending radially outward from the center portion, and a core segment in a radial edge of each winding segment support. The top section and the bottom section are combined to form the component assembly.

Abstract: Embedded inductor devices and fabrication methods thereof. An embedded inductor device includes a substrate, a conductive coil disposed on the substrate, and a patterned high-permeability (?r>1) magnetic layer on the substrate. The patterned high-permeability (?r>1) magnetic layer physically contacts the conductive coil. The conductive coil and the patterned high-permeability (?r>1) magnetic layer are intersected and substantially perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a head suspension is capable of suppressing the dispersion in the vibration control effect of a head suspension and improve productivity, the manufacturing method includes a step of punching, by use of a hollow punch having a tooth portion at a distal end thereof, a vibration damper piece out from a base material having a vibration damper provided detachably on a liner through an attaching surface, to hold the vibration damper piece on a hollow internal surface of the punch, a step of positioning the punch holding the vibration damper piece on an objective portion of a semi-finished head suspension, and a step of attaching, by use of an extruding implement, the vibration damper piece on the objective portion with the attaching surface through extruding the vibration damper piece from the punch.

Abstract: A domestic appliance combination comprising at least a first domestic appliance and a second domestic appliance arranged thereabove is disclosed, these being connected to one another for installation into a common built-in housing, with the second domestic appliance being connected to the first domestic appliance by means of a clamp-connection. A method for connecting at least two domestic appliances one above the other is also disclosed, which comprises a step involving fastening the second domestic appliance by means of a clamp-connection.

Abstract: In an electronic parts installation device, increasing throughput by brining parallel operation of motors, etc., to the maximum, and having high reliability by reducing contacts and/or interferences generating the parallel operations, an electronic parts installation head actuator 9, comprises a plural number of suction nozzles 115, each for sucking an electronic part to install it on a printed circuit board, a nozzle selector member 301 for selecting a predetermined suction nozzle from the plural number of suction nozzles 115, and an elevating device 101 for elevating the plural number of suction nozzles 115, wherein the nozzle selector member 301 has a permanent magnet for attracting the suction nozzle 115, which is biased in one direction by a spring 112, to the direction opposite to that one direction, and an excitation coil for neutralizing a magnetic force of the permanent magnet by applying current therein.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an equalizer used to compensate a digital signal passed by a transmission line, in which the digital signal can be presented as a frequency-domain function. The method includes measuring a the transmission line scattering-parameter; performing an integration and a differentiation about the transmission line scattering-parameter, the frequency-domain function, the ideal gain, and an equalizer scattering-parameter to get the component impedances of the equalizer; and manufacturing the equalizer circuit with the derived component impedances.

Abstract: A probe card for a wafer level test of electrical characteristics of a plurality of semiconductor integrated circuit devices formed on a semiconductor wafer. The card has a thin film with bumps on which a plurality of bumps to be respectively brought into contact with all of inspection electrodes of the semiconductor integrated circuit devices are formed, and which is held on a rigid ceramic ring. An alignment mark constituted by a bump formed simultaneously with the bumps for contact is added to the thin film with bumps. The desired position of the alignment mark relative to the bumps for contact is maintained. Therefore, a change in position accuracy of the bumps for contact can be easily measured by an image processor with reference to the alignment mark. An optimum position for contact between the wafer to be inspected and the inspection electrodes on the wafer can be computed from the measurement result.

Abstract: A method of serially connecting devices utilizing flexible circuits in a semi-stacking configuration includes positioning a first flexible circuit on a carrier, the first flexible circuit includes a bottom surface and a top surface, a portion of the bottom surface is mounted to the carrier while another portion of the bottom surface is elevated at a first angle with respect to the carrier; coupling a first device on a portion of the top surface of the first flexible circuit, the first device being elevated at the first angle; positioning a second flexible circuit on the carrier, the second flexible circuit having an upper surface and a lower surface, a portion of the lower surface is mounted to the carrier while another portion of the lower surface is elevated at a second angle with respect to the carrier and overlapped over a top surface portion of the first device; and coupling a second device on a portion of the upper surface of the second flexible circuit, the second device being elevated at the second an

Abstract: A method for assembling a lens module with an image sensor, includes providing a holder having first and second receiving spaces, disposing the image sensor in the second receiving space, locating lens barrel at a first position in the first receiving space, casting a light beam on the lens module to allow the lens module to converge the light beam into a light spot on the image sensor, determining if the light spot is at its smallest to determine if a distance between the lens module at the first position and the image sensor is equal to a focal length of the lens module, moving the lens module to a second position in the first receiving space to achieve a predetermined distance from the first position, and positioning the lens module at the second position.

Abstract: A stable and high quality circuit forming substrate is provided even when the work size is increased in the circuit forming substrate. In a stacking step, prepregs that are B stage substrate materials, are arranged lined with respect to a first metal foil, and stacked on the first metal foil. A C stage substrate material is stacked on the B stage substrate materials. Further, the prepregs, that are two or more B stage substrate materials, are stacked on the C stage substrate material and a second metal foil is stacked thereon.

Abstract: A self-locking wire terminal assembly and a shape memory wire termination system includes an electrical terminal constructed with spring legs which provide two opposing points of contact on a mating electrical conductive pin. The points of contact prevent the pin from being removed. The shape memory termination system is formed by electrically coupling a clip assembly to shape memory wire and to an electrical source. In one embodiment, the shape memory wire causes an actuator to activate when the shape memory wire dissipates electrical power. The terminal assemblies may be manufactured by assembling wire with conduction pads onto a continuous reel. The terminal assemblies may be formed from the reel by trimming wire and linkages between the conduction pads.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ink jet recording head includes the steps of: forming an adhesive layers and the side walls of a flow path on a substrate; pasting a dry film, which is a part of a flow path forming member, on the side walls; and forming discharge ports in the layer.

Abstract: A method for making a reinforcement device for a concrete structure includes the steps of (a) installing a plurality of parallel reinforcement rebars, and (b) embracing the reinforcement rebars with a cable unit by winding the cable unit around the reinforcement rebars. The cable unit has a plurality of wires twisted together.

Abstract: A sealed rolling bearing is proposed which makes it possible to reduce the torque loss while ensuring high sealing performance. Seal lips of seal members secured to the outer ring of the bearing at both ends thereof are in sliding contact with both ends of the outer periphery of the inner ring of the bearing. These portions of the inner ring that are in sliding contact with the seal lips are subjected to minute shot peening in which minute shots of molybdenum disulfide having a particle diameter of 20 to 200 micrometers are struck against these portions at a high speed of 50 meters per second. This decreases the friction torque attendant to sliding contact of the seal lips and makes it possible to decrease the torque loss of the bearing even if the contact pressure of the seal lips is increased sufficiently to ensure high sealing performance.

Abstract: A shaving apparatus includes a main body, a shaving head attached to the main body and an integrated mechanism for dispensing the shaving treatment disposed within the main body. The integrated mechanism includes a pouch defining a reservoir containing the shaving treatment, at least a portion of the pouch being flexible such that the reservoir decreases in size as the shaving treatment is withdrawn therefrom, a flexible button at least partially defining a metering chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir, an output one-way valve in fluid communication with the metering chamber and permitting unidirectional flow of the shaving treatment from the metering chamber when the flexible button is pressed by the user and an intake one-way valve disposed between the metering chamber and the reservoir and permitting unidirectional flow of shaving treatment from the reservoir into the metering chamber when the flexible button is released by the user.

Abstract: A cutting tool (10) for severing flexible hose square to the hose length has a bail (36) for holding hose in a cradle (28) so that the hose length is perpendicular to a blade (30) that severs the hose.

Abstract: A pill cutting device (1) having a lid (4) moveably attached to a base (5) via an attachment means (6), such as pivot points (7), and a cutting blade (10) secured to the inside of the lid. A holding wall (11), which is preferably V-shaped, extends upward from the base and a slidably adjustable pill retaining means (13) having an adjusting wall (14), which is preferably V-shaped, is moveably attached to the base so that a user may slide the slidably adjustable pill retaining means forwards toward the holding wall and backwards away from the holding wall. A slot (12) extends through the top of the base a predetermined distance to allow room for the cutting blade to pass through when the lid is closed.

Abstract: A foldable knife comprises a blade having an end pivotally connected to an end of a handle, and a spring having two ends connected to the handle and blade respectively, so that the spring can apply a torque to the blade to rotate the blade out of the handle. A blocking element is provided at an inner portion of the handle. A switch element pivotally connected to the inner portion of the handle has a first end extended out of the handle. When the blade is completely received in the handle, a second end of the switch element bears against the blade. When the user pushes the first end of the switch element, a positioning portion formed on the blocking element is disengaged from an engaging portion formed on the blade, so that the torque of the spring drives the blade to spring out of the handle.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a folding knife, which includes a knife handle having a slot; a blade pivotally coupled to the knife handle and turnable into or out from the knife handle; a resilient device fixed to the knife handle and extended to a position proximate to the pivotal connecting position, such that when the blade is stored completely into the knife handle, the resilient device produces a torque to turn the blade into the knife handle, and when the blade is turned to a predetermined angle out of the knife handle, the resilient device produces a torque to turn the blade out from the knife handle; and a turning device, pivotally coupled to the knife handle and having a protruding pillar passed through the slot for securing or releasing the blade as required.

Abstract: A manual clipper assembly includes a handle unit, and a clipper blade having a plate member, a comb portion, and a plurality of blades. The handle unit includes an elongated handle, and a mounting seat disposed on one end of the handle. The plate member has a geometric center, and defines a first line and a second line. The plate member has a pair of lateral edges, a rear edge, and a front edge. The front edge is curved inwardly toward the first line such that a center portion of the front edge is closer to the first line than opposite ends of the front edge. The comb portion is disposed on the front edge, and includes a plurality of spaced-apart teeth. Adjacent pairs of the teeth respectively define grooves therebetween. The blades extend from the front edge respectively in the grooves.

Abstract: A circular saw dust shroud extends around the open portion of the blade guard to enclose the saw blade. The dust shroud provides improved dust collection while still allowing unimpeded use of the saw.

Abstract: An improved cutting device including a mechanism for selectively guarding the edge of a cutting blade. According to various embodiments, a sliding mechanism is operatively connected to a blade guard, wherein the translational movement of the sliding mechanism causes a corresponding rotational movement of the blade guard. When the blade guard is in an extended position, the edge of the cutting blade is not exposed, thereby preventing a user from accidentally cut by the blade. Various embodiments also provide for an improved blade replacement system. According to various embodiments, a locking member is capable of lifting the cutting blade without the user having to touch the blade itself.

Abstract: A hanging or standing blade razor holder incorporating a razor head cleaning submersion cup, with a slotted hinged cover.

Abstract: A calibration device for a nozzle suitable for calibrating a nozzle of a semiconductor apparatus is provided. The semiconductor apparatus includes a chuck with a center hole with radius R1. A cap with outer radius R3 is disposed outside the nozzle with outer radius R2. The calibration device includes a jig including an upper portion, a lower portion and a recess in the front surface of the upper portion. The recess includes an outer portion with depth D1 and radius R4 larger than R3 and an inner portion with depth D2 larger than D1 and radius R5 larger than R2. The lower portion with a radius R6 less than R1 is connected to the back surface of the upper portion for fixing the jig in the center hole. The values of (R4?R3), (R5?R2) and (R1?R6) are in the tolerable calibration inaccuracy range.

Abstract: A method for alignment comprises calculating the proper alignment position for a plurality of planar items based on at least one datum per planar item of the plurality of planar items, instructing a tooling system to form a tooling aid for providing the proper alignment position in a planar substrate lamination apparatus, and inserting the tooling aid into the planar substrate lamination apparatus for the proper alignment of the plurality of planar items in the planar substrate lamination apparatus.

Abstract: A hair styling device includes a hand unit having an air inlet, an outlet, and a blower between the inlet and outlet. The device further includes a storage case having a water reservoir and being configured to receive the hand unit. Tubing connects the water reservoir to the hand unit. A pump is included that selectively connects the water reservoir to the hand unit liquid inlet. A heater is situated between the water reservoir and the hand unit outlet to vaporize the contents of the water reservoir. The hair styling device includes controls in communication with the pump and blower, for actuating the pump and blower, respectively. The device may be used to selectively deliver hot hair, steam, or mist.

Abstract: A portable self-contained hair drying helmet is taught that has thermal storage, desiccants, a phase change material, and thin lithium ion polymer batteries to allow one to dry their hair while walking around and performing personal and household duties.

Abstract: A drying device has a heating coil 5a that heats by electromagnetic induction a material to be dried that is placed on a dried material-placement part, and an air blower 6 that sends air to the material to be dried. A heated member 22 heated by electromagnetic induction of the heating coil 5a and temperature detection means for detecting temperature of the heated member 22 are also provided. The heated member 22 is disposed at a position where the temperature thereof changes under the influence of the air from the air blower 6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a control method of a dryer that is capable of sensing whether a fire occurs inside the dryer and capable of extinguishing the fire. A control method of a dryer includes steps of: performing drying by using dry hot air; measuring temperature inside a drum during the step of performing drying by using dry hot air; and primarily and secondarily sensing whether a fire occurs inside the drum based on the sensed temperature.

Abstract: A gas-heated laundry dryer having a heating device. The heating device includes a gas burner, a valve with a gas nozzle configured to supply primary air for formation of a flame and a tubular heating channel configured to enclose the flame. The tubular heating channel includes an inlet opening configured to receive secondary air as combustion air and an outlet opening configured to receive tertiary air mixable with hot gases of the burner. The outlet opening is connected to a process air duct of the laundry dryer. An annular baffle member is disposed in the outlet opening of the heating channel and configured to center, by the secondary and tertiary air, at least one of the flame and a hot air stream in the channel.

Abstract: Devices with internal flexibility sipes, such as slits, provide improved flexibility, improved cushioning to absorb shock and/or shear forces, and improved stability of support. Siped devices can be used in any existing product that provides or utilizes cushioning and stability. These products include human and other footwear, both soles and uppers, as well as orthotics; athletic, occupational and medical equipment and apparel; padding or cushioning, such as for equipment or tool handles, as well as furniture; balls; tires; and any other structural or support elements in a mechanical, architectural, or any other product.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems for design of a foot orthotic, and a foot orthotic device designed in accord therewith. More specifically described is an individualized foot orthotic device to correct and/or restore the ideal alignment and/or positioning of foot structures. In the method, sequential pressure is applied to regions on a plantar foot surface, and positional information is obtained about each region. Based on the positional information, an orthotic profile is determined, for design of one or more custom, individualized foot orthotic devices for a subject.