Abstract: An angle measuring arrangement for determining a relative angular position of two components, which are rotatably arranged around an axis of rotation. The angle measuring arrangement including a cap, a connecting cable, including a fixation area having a longitudinal axis and a receptacle device arranged on the cap for receiving the fixation area of the connecting cable. The receptacle device includes an undercut for maintaining the fixation area in a direction with a directional component extending orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axis. In a position in which the fixation area is fixed in place on the receptacle device, the longitudinal axis of the fixation area lies along a first axis. The longitudinal axis of the fixation area can be introduced into the undercut of the receptacle device by movement along a second axis that is oriented inclined in relation to the first axis.

Abstract: An illuminated sighting device includes an elongate light collector having one end defining a sight point that faces rearwardly for viewing by a user. The light collector is formed such that light can be gathered along its length and transmitted to the one end. The light collector further includes a curved transition section optically coupled with the sight point. The curved transition section has a radius of curvature that is sufficiently large to substantially reduce or eliminate light loss from the curved section and thereby increase a brightness of the sight point.

Abstract: Casing or work string orientation indicating apparatus and methods. A system for indicating orientation of a structure in a wellbore includes an orientation indicating device responsive to fluid flow through the device, whereby fluid flow through the device at a selected flow rate produces a reduced pressure differential across the device when the device is at a preselected azimuthal orientation, compared to an increased pressure differential across the device produced by fluid flow through the device at the selected flow rate when the device is not at the azimuthal orientation. A method of detecting orientation of a structure in a wellbore includes the steps of: flowing fluid at a selected flow rate through an orientation indicating device interconnected to the structure; and observing a substantially constant pressure differential across the device during the flowing step, thereby indicating that the structure is at a predetermined azimuthal orientation.

Abstract: A measuring tool for use particularly in carpentry combines the features of a square, a level and a bevel tool into a single device. The measuring tool includes a handle which supports a slide rule at one end and a pitch slide which can be adjustably positioned within the handle through the advancement and retraction of a thumb bolt into the handle. The thumb bolt may be advanced by either turning the thumb bolt and/or advancing the thumb bolt against a spring biased ratcheting mechanism. The thumb bolt may be retracted either by turning and/or by disengagement of the spring biased ratcheting mechanism.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring device comprises a housing rotatively supported on a base and mounting a vertical pillar along which rides a carriage engaged by a horizontally translating arm. A turret at each end of the arm houses a rotating body connected to a probe. The rotation of the base, the vertical movement of the carriage, the horizontal movement of the arm and the rotation of the probes are driven by motors in the housing. The rotation of the motors are transmitted by a cable and pulley assembly to the arm and carriage. The cable controlling the transversal movement of the arm as its opposite ends attach to the opposite extremity of the arm, and is ran respectively up and down the portion of the pillar above and below the carriage in order to maintain constant lengths and tension of the cables as the carriage moves up and down the pillar. The rotation of the probes and that of the base are coordinated to keep the probes at a constant angle in relation to the measured surface.

Abstract: A hand tool for tracing the course of a line of pavers at a distance selectively spaced therefrom, so as to facilitate the construction of uniform borders along a walkway, path, or the like, consists of a tracking head for running the tool along the installed line of pavers, a marking head for remotely replicating the course, a beam on which the heads are mounted, and a handle. The positions of the marking head and handle are longitudinally adjustable on the beam, relative to the tracking head.

Abstract: A device forming a sight-vane for a three-dimensional measuring machine. It includes a cylinder-shaped body (1), a thin part (5), and a tail (6). The part (5) and the tail (6) are provided with slots enabling the expansion or the withdrawal of the tail (6) in relation to the nominal diameter thereof. A contact face (2) is calibrated in relation to a bearing face (3). A cylinder (4) and the contact face (2) are calibrated and intended for the palpation. The exterior of the tail (6) is calibrated, the interior is provided with a conical (11) bore and the end thereof is provided with a wedge-shaped chamfer (13). The contact face (2) is provided with a countersink (9) and a threading (8) suitable for receiving an expansion screw (10) at the conical end. The device is useful as a palpation point for a measuring machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryer. The dryer includes a drum (20) for holding a drying object, a hot air heater (90) for heating air to supply hot air to the drum, and a fine water particle generating device (410) for generating fine water particles to supply the fine water particles to the drum (20), thereby permitting effective removal of creases from clothes.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus for comminuting coal or other fuel solids in a shear field, and for optionally coating the solids with catalysts for combustion, liquefaction, and or gasification during the milling process. The apparatus further provides for control of water content in the solids may be controlled before, during and after the milling in order to obtain micronized solids with fine hydration layers. The output fuel solids of the apparatus can burn at low temperatures, avoiding emissions of nitrogen oxides, and they also have improved properties for surfactant-free suspension in either water or oil media, as well as for liquefaction and gasification.

Abstract: A method for the treatment of wood or wood products, in which method moist wood or wood products (1) are first dried by pressing and further by heating so that a desired degree of dryness is reached. In the first stage, the wood or wood products (1) arranged between treating elements (2) are pressed between the treating elements (2) so that liquid is removed from the wood being treated. In the method, as a result of the combined effect of the pressure, the liquid and/or gaseous substance released into the chamber space from the wood material being treated and possibly also air circulation arranged in the treatment chamber, a change of temperature in the treatment chamber from a lower temperature (T1) to a higher temperature (T2) is achieved without supplying additional heat into the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dryer, and a method for controlling the same. The method includes the steps of sensing an amount of laundry in the dryer, setting a primary drying time period T of the dryer with reference to the amount of laundry sensed thus, setting a secondary drying time period T in the middle of drying according to the primary drying time period set thus, and drying the laundry according to the secondary drying time period T set thus, whereby permitting setting of a more accurate drying time period because the drying time period of the dryer is set two times.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for drying wood by means of vapor. In the method according to the invention the vapor essentially is generated from the wood's own liquid by means of electric energy by conducting the electric energy by means of electrodes directly to the wood to be dried so that the vapor generated first in the center of the wood pushes out the liquids in the wood via the capillaries of the wood. The apparatus according to the invention includes a current source and electrodes connected thereto built to be brought into contact with the wood to be dried in order to conduct electricity to the wood.

Abstract: The present invention attempts to replicate in footwear, orthotics, and other products the naturally effective anatomical structures like a bare foot that provide superior flexibility, cushioning, and stable support compared to existing products. More specifically, the invention relates to a device for such products including a unitary internal sipe component, said internal sipe providing increased flexibility for said device. Even more specifically, the invention relates to footwear, orthotic or other products with an outer chamber and at least one inner chamber inside the outer chamber; the outer chamber and the inner chamber being separated at least in part by an internal sips; and the internal sipe providing increased flexibility, cushioning, and stability.

Abstract: A resilient cushioning device for incorporation in an article of footwear has chambers interconnected by a corrugated passageway. The passageway fluidly connects a heel region having at least one chamber and a forefoot region having at least one chamber. The corrugation of the passageway make the passageway adjustable so that the resilient cushioning device fits a plurality of different articles of footwear. For example the passageway is adjustable so that it is expandable lengthwise so that the resilient cushioning device fits a plurality of sizes of articles and/or so that it bends sideways so that the resilient cushioning device fits a plurality of configurations of articles of footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.

Abstract: This invention relates to a highly engineered shoe sole developed to fit the natural structure of the human foot and walking gait. By inventing a shoe sole with the heightened outer part of the shoe heels and lowered on the inner part of the front portion of the sole, the shoe enables the triple-time stepping by maintaining his/her feet and the ankle aligned with the shoes when standing or walking. Also, by naturally shifting the center of the body inwards from the outer part of the shoes, thus distributing the body weight evenly to the entire area of the shoe soles, the shoes reduce fatigue on the foot by absorbing and mitigating the impact on the foot that supports the body weight, which prevents and corrects deformed walking habits such as out-toed gaits and also prevents slipping while walking.

Abstract: A shoe is provided. Such shoe includes a sole member having a first predetermined size and a first predetermined shape. At least one upper member is operably connected to such sole member for releasably securing such shoe to a wearer's foot. At least one of a flexible portion, a stretchable portion, and a combination thereof forms at least one portion of such at least one upper member. Such at least one of such flexible portion, such stretchable portion, and such combination thereof is manufactured from a first predetermined material.

Abstract: A soccer shoe absorbs and stores energy from the foot at foot-strike and return some of this energy to the object being struck. The shoe may also cushion the foot, leg and body; provide foot stability and motion control; reduce fatigue; extend the float time of a runner and increase the jump height of the wearer. The shoe is intended to absorb, store and return energy to the object struck, which would otherwise be lost using the existing shoe components and inserts. The shoe has a vertical component that extends around the periphery of the front of the shoe and another component (horizontal) that extends longitudinally from the front of the shoe towards the back of the shoe, at least to about the middle of the shoe, and preferably proximate the heel of the shoe.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a shoe 10 including an upper 12, having lateral and medial sides, a midsole 14 joined to the upper 12, and an outsole 16 joined to the midsole 14. Shoe 10 is tightened around the wearer's foot using a lacing system 18 comprising a lace 20 and tightening mechanism 22. Lace 20 is threaded through shank 24 positioned under the arch and heel wrap 26 and attached at opposite ends to tightening mechanism 22. In an advantageous aspect of the present invention, lace 18 is tensioned to draw shank 24 upwards and towards the arch of the foot. In order to support the foot, shank 24 is comprised of a material having a strain rate lower than that of upper 12.

Abstract: An athletic shoe and a method of attaching ornamental pieces thereto by covering a shoe upper with hook or loop material and a reverse side of the ornamental piece with mateable hook or loop material.

Abstract: A device (100) for minimizing damage caused to at least a portion of footwear, the device (100) having a protecting surface (110), and an attaching surface (115) formed between the footwear and the protecting surface (110), the attaching surface being removably attachable to the portion of footwear.

Abstract: A vapor-permeable and waterproof sole for shoes, including at least one first load-bearing component, including at least one vapor-permeable or perforated portion, including a vapor-permeable or perforated filler, at least one second component, predominantly arranged below the first component with a tread provided thereon. The second component includes through perforations at the vapor-permeable or perforated portion of the first component. Below the vapor-permeable or perforated portion and above the tread a membrane water impermeable and of water vapor permeable material is provided. The first component is constituted by a plastic midsole. The midsole is rigidly coupled to the membrane and to the filler by molding before providing the tread. A single peripheral seal is provided on the membrane formed by the molding of the midsole; the midsole surrounds peripherally the membrane.

Abstract: A device that when attached to footwear supports the lower rear area of a pant legs excess length. The device includes a generally horizontal lower body and a upright upper body. The device further includes an outer surface that positions the outer rear display of footwear in a manner that prevents a pant legs lower rear excess length from obscuring the outer rear display of footwear.

Abstract: A soil fracturing tool includes an excavator bucket having a first side, a second side, and a bottom surface defining a soil receiving portion. The bottom surface has a leading edge toward a front of the excavator bucket. A first blade and a second blade extend downward from the bottom surface of the excavator bucket. The distance between the first blade and the second blade is substantially the same as the width of the excavator bucket. A cutting depth guide guides the depth of the first blade and the second blade. A digging depth guide guides the depth of the leading edge of the excavator bucket.

Abstract: A ripper assembly includes a beam assembly with a central ripper shank and tip flanked by a left linkage and a right linkage. In order to improve visibility of the central ripper shank and tip from an operator station of a track type tractor, the left linkage and the right linkage are unconnected to each other, except via the beam assembly. Without cross bracing between the left and right linkages, the beam assembly and individual linkages are configured to absorb side and twisting loads that may occur during production ripping. The ripper assembly left and right linkages may be of a fixed or variable parallelogram design. The hydraulic actuator(s) of the ripper assembly are configured to extend when moving to a dig position to provide a high penetration force. Part of the ripper assembly linkage shares a common pin with its associated hydraulic actuator.

Abstract: An excavation retention assembly is provided for mounting a tooth to an excavating apparatus. The assembly in one embodiment includes a tooth and an adaptor end of a working member of an excavating apparatus. The tooth includes a cavity for mating with an end of the adaptor, an opening for receiving a fastening member and a fastening receptacle in the cavity opposite the opening in the tooth for receiving the fastening member. The adaptor includes a passage which aligns with the opening in the tooth and the fastening member. The fastening member passes through the aligned opening of the tooth, the passage of the adaptor and into the fastening receptacle for securing the tooth to the adaptor.

Abstract: A wire marker that can be removably attached to a wire, such as an aerial or fence wire. The marker can have a base and an integral deformable arm having a first and second distal tip. The tips can have catches on the same side and a catch on the opposite side oriented between the catches and offset along a longitudinal axis between the catches. The offset can be distal or proximal to the base on the longitudinal axis between the catches, and the offset can be configured to accommodate a diameter of a fence wire. The marker base can be substantially triangular in shape and made of injection molded plastic and colored to make it visible relative to its surroundings, such as international orange.

Abstract: The message board of the present invention includes a base unit and a writing board that can fit within a channel of the base unit and be removed therefrom. The base unit can include a light and may be operable to be plugged directly into a wall outlet. A switch can also be included on the base unit to activate and deactivate the light. The base has a front surface with an arm extending outwardly therefrom and tie arm having a flange spaced apart from and extending generally parallel to the front surface. The front surface, the arm and the flange define a channel, the channel having a dimension such that the writing board can fit and rest therein. The channel also has a floor region which allows light to shine therethrough. The writing board can have a written message thereon and is operable to allow light to illuminate the written message when placed within the channel of the base and light shines through the floor region of the channel.

Abstract: A display board, for personal or business use, capable of receiving and at least temporarily retaining information such as various reminders or memorabilia, The board is comprised of at least two members. A display member, including a ferro-magnetic plate, has a front and back surface, and a graphic image is created (e.g. formed on or attached to) on a predetermined area of said front surface. A transparent protective coating is created over at least selected areas of the graphic image, so as to make such selected areas susceptible to markings thereon or temporary attachment thereto. The markings are temporary, and are of either dry-erase or wet-erase types; they may include such information as reminders and temporary notations for a user, and items such as keys, note cards, etc. may be temporarily held to such ares of the graphic image.

Abstract: A sign stand assembly includes a support base with a plate portion defining a locking recess, an upright mast joined to the support base, and at least one leg having a wall defining a hollow interior of the leg. The leg is pivotally attached to the plate portion, and a locking pin carried on the leg, is provided for movement toward and away from the locking recess defined by the plate portion of the support base. An actuator is movable between lock and unlock positions and has a first end portion engaging the locking pin, and an opposed second end portion with a hollow bail member defining a hollow interior for receiving the leg. A fulcrum portion is located adjacent the first end portion and engages the leg, whereby, upon pressing the bail member, the locking pin is retracted to the unlock position.

Abstract: A refill monitoring system that is either imprinted or impressed directly on the item or container such as packaging, cups, bottles, cans, bags, or the refill monitoring system can be embodied in the form of a sticker or label affixed or adhered to the exterior surface of the container and the refill monitoring system including indicia printed thereon indicating the company and/or logo, the address of the business and other germane information, and legal verbiage explaining the particular business establishment's refill policy, and indicia generally in the form of circles that can be punched, marked, mutilated for denoting each discrete instance of product refill so that the employees/owners of the establishment can easily and visually track the number of refills per customer thereby preventing abuse and waste and monitoring and controlling expenses.

Abstract: A non-contact storage medium fixing structure includes a non-contact storage medium that has a memory unit which stores predetermined information of an object to be controlled, a pair of wire connection guide members respectively provided at at least two positions on a body of the non-contact storage medium, and a wire connection member that fixes the non-contact storage medium at a predetermined position of the object to be controlled, by way of the pair of wire connection guide members.

Abstract: The invention is an article of manufacture comprising an ornamentalized identification tag and means for attaching the ornamentalized identification tag to an object.

Abstract: A pawl retainer for a revolver operates to prevent the cylinder from advancing after decocking, thus allowing safe holstering while maintaining uncompromised fire power. The retainer may be automatically or manually “set” so that, when the gun is recocked, the cylinder does not advance, and, after firing or a misfire, the cylinder advances normally. A cocked revolver can discharge accidentally. This is because Andrew Fyrberg's 1891 safety transfer bar invention cannot function to prevent an accidental discharge while a revolver is cocked. Nonetheless, shooters in pursuit, for example, are tempted to holster a cocked revolver to avoid skipping a live round that may be needed for the kill.

Abstract: A reticle of a projectile weapon aiming system such as a riflescope includes a primary aiming mark adapted to be sighted-in at a first selected range and further includes a plurality of secondary aiming marks spaced apart below the primary aiming mark. The secondary aiming marks are positioned to compensate for ballistic drop at preselected incremental ranges beyond the first selected range, for a selected group of ammunition having similar ballistic characteristics. Angles subtended by adjacent aiming marks of the reticle can be adjusted by changing the optical power of the riflescope, to thereby compensate for ballistic characteristics of different ammunition. In some embodiments, the reticle includes a set of windage aiming marks spaced apart along at least one secondary horizontal axis intersecting a selected one of the secondary aiming marks, to facilitate compensation for the effect of crosswinds on the trajectory of the projectile.

Abstract: A riflescope high speed, coarse and fine adjustment assembly that includes a riflescope with an erector tube located inside a scope body. Formed on the scope body is a mounting surface with a lead screw slot located adjacent to the proximal end of the erector tube. Located over the mounting surface is an adjustment plate with a perpendicularly aligned post member located thereon. Located inside the post member is a threaded lead screw with threaded head that connects to the post member and a lower non-threaded neck that extends into a slot formed on the mounting surface. The adjustment plate is affixed along its front edge while the plate's opposite rear section is attached and free to move up or down. Disposed over the adjustment plate is a cover plate with a fine adjustment lever that selectively rises and lowers the rear edge of the cover plate. Attached to the cover plate is a detent plate. Attached over the detent plate is a coarse adjustment dial.

Abstract: A handheld rangefinder device operable to determine ballistic hold over information is disclosed. The rangefinder device generally includes a range sensor operable to determine a first range to a target, a tilt sensor operable to determine an angle to the target relative to the device, and a computing element, coupled with the range sensor and the tilt sensor, operable to determine a hold over value based on the first range and the determined angle. Such a configuration facilitates accurate firearm and bow use by providing ranges and hold over values without requiring time-consuming and manual user calculations.

Abstract: A fishing reel is provided with an electronic demonstration feature that allows for electronic features of said reel to be activated, but which prevents prospective purchasers from unnecessarily depleting battery life of the device. An on/off switch is provided for selectively closing the circuit. A “try me” switch is also provided for temporarily activating the electronics. The “try me” switch prevents manipulation of the on/off switch into the “on” position but allows for the electronic feature to be temporarily activated. After purchase, the “try me” switch may be is removed to allow the on/off switch to function without interference.

Abstract: In a fishing rod having a hand grip and a reel clamped to and held above the rod, the improvement wherein there is provided between the rod and the clamp on the underside of the rod a unitary piece having an elongate central section free of lateral protuberances which is laterally curved to essentially match the curvature of the fishing rod, aligned with the elongate central section at one end and integral therewith a curved finger grip terminating in a free distal end, and also aligned with the elongate central section at its opposite end and integral therewith a projection having an opening therein adapted to receive the hook portion of fishing hook.

Abstract: A jig construction for fishermen includes coplanar hook sections including a barb, a curved section, a first and a second straight section. The first and second straight sections are angle with respect to each other and a coplanar eyelet is also provided at the opposite end from the barbed end.

Abstract: The methods and devices can be applied in households, industry, healthcare, agriculture, forestry and other for immobilization and extermination of pests. They are complex, universal ecological and with improved effectiveness and productivity. The device on FIG. 1 consists of a conical inclined platform (1), which together with an upper conical cover (19), attached to platform (1) with pop-up connections (13) through transient circular platform (14), form an integrated corridor (15) along the conference of the device at the upper end of conical inclined platform (1) by the circular platform (14) is linked the wider end of a funnel (2), the lower (narrower) end is positioned centrally above a mobile container (6), where the enticement (7) is placed, where a zero electric truck (3) and phase electric truck (4) are attached one after another on the inside surface of the funnel (2).

Abstract: Provided is a system and method for dispensing bait for the monitoring or control of pests. A garbage container includes garbage a storage member and a wheel assembly, which supports the storage member. The wheel assembly includes at least one wheel member and an axle joining the wheel member to the garbage storage member. A bait holding station is located inside the wheel member. Pests may enter the interior of the wheel member through an entrance aperture formed in a wall of the wheel member, such as an axle-engaging portion of the wheel member.

Abstract: The invention provides a micronized form of coal particles with improved characteristics for porosity, hydration and preservation of pristine surfaces. The coal of the invention can burn at low temperatures, avoiding emissions of nitrogen oxides, and also has improved properties for surfactant-free suspension in either water or oil media, as well as for liquefaction and gasification.

Abstract: A quick, economical and environmentally friendly, “green”, process for the continuous purification of biodiesel (fatty acid alkyl esters (FAAE)) is described using a powdered, granulated or extruded adsorbent. The adsorbent is contained in a column system and is regenerated for reuse multiple times. The process employs an adsorbent such as, but not limited to, carbon, silica, clay, zeolite or a metal silicate contained in a column to remove the impurities from fatty acid alkyl esters (FAAE) or crude biodiesel in a continuous process. The process utilizes the adsorbent column system for the purification of biodiesel, rather than water or filtration, to remove soaps and other impurities entrained in a crude biodiesel.

Abstract: An aqueous fuel for generating hydrogen includes alkaline aqueous composition of about 17 to 37 mole percent of a sodium borohydride, and from about 0.001 to 1 mole percent of sodium hydroxide.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising methyl esters derived from vegetable oils having less than about 3% by weight of saturated fatty acid methyl esters and a cloud point of less than about ?30° C. A method for making the lowered cloud point composition is also disclosed in which vegetable derived methyl esters, urea and alcohol are mixed under sufficient heat to form a homogenous mixture. The mixture is then cooled to a temperature where a solid phase and a liquid phase are formed. The solid phase is enriched in saturated fatty acid methyl esters and the liquid phase is enriched in unsaturated fatty acid methyl esters. The solid phase is separated from the liquid phase. Finally, unused urea and methanol are removed from the liquid phase to form a liquid composition having a cloud point of less than about ?30° C. and less than about 3% by weight saturated fatty acid methyl esters.

Abstract: The processes of producing the low pour point palm diesel particularly but not exclusively via esterification of C18, C18:1 and C18:2 mixed fatty acids with methanol or ethanol, or fractional distillation of methyl or ethyl esters of palm oil, palm kernel oil and palm oil products, or fractional distillation of methyl or ethyl esters of palm oil, palm kernel oil and palm oil products, followed by crystallisation, or crystallisation of methyl or ethyl esters of palm oil, palm kernel oil and palm oil products, or crystallisation of methyl or ethyl esters of palm oil, palm kernel oil and palm oil products, followed by fractional distillation.

Abstract: Compositions of oxygenated gasolines containing isobutanol are disclosed that have reduced vapor pressure compared to those containing a single oxygenate and no isobutanol. Such compositions can be formed at a refinery or at a terminal. Methods of reducing vapor pressure of an oxygenated gasoline are disclosed and methods of reducing vapor pressure constraints upon a refinery in the production of oxygenated gasoline are disclosed. Fundamental properties of isobutanol are disclosed including IR spectrum analysis. Processes and methods for blending and distributing these fuels are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention refers to a procedure of obtaining automotive modified fuels with the help of this procedure based on treating the fuels resulting from petroleum refining with the HHO mixture. In full compliance with this invention, the procedure comprises treating the fuel with a HHO gaseous mixture coming up as a result of the water electrolysis, in the presence or in the absence of catalytic agents, at temperatures between 20 and 100 Celsius degrees, at pressures between 1 and 20 atmospheres, and as long as 0.2 to 8 hours.

Abstract: An edging guide may include an anchor and a retailer that may be rotatably mounted to the anchor. The anchor may be buried in the ground during use and may include a post portion and a support portion. The retailer may be rotatably mounted to the support of the anchor and may function to secure hold one or more lengths of edging material.