Abstract: A hand tool made up of a handle member and a tool clamp member where the handle member is made to receive the tool clamp member by engaging a flat surfaced extension of the tool clamp member with a mating hole in the handle member. The flat surfaced extension is tapered in shape and matches with a tapered hole in the handle providing a rigid fit when the handle member and tool clamp member are pressed together. The rigid fit of the two pieces is achieved by elastic properties of the handle member against the externally tapered flat surfaced extension of the tool clamp. The tool clamp provides means to uses replaceable blades or other tools to maintain the tool in good working condition while in use.

Abstract: A trimmer head for use in a flexible line rotary trimmer including a housing adapted to be operatively connected to the trimmer to effect rotation of the head and a spool operatively connected to the housing for rotation therewith. The spool defines at least one inwardly extending line receptor channel, preferably formed by a plurality of inwardly tapered walls so as to be polygonal in cross-section. So configured, the channel walls will securely grip the cutting line upon the line being inserted in the channel and wound about the spool. To provide uniform winding of the line, a plurality of cam, cam abutment and sliding surfaces are operatively connected to the housing and spool such that when the spool is manually rotated relative to the housing in the drive direction, the spool is caused to reciprocate axially within the housing evenly distributing the line about the body of the spool.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus has a unidirectionally-locking blade cover that automatically snaps back over the exposed blade after each cut, and a dependent, index finger operated unlocking trigger.

Abstract: A cutting tool for cutting sheets of materials, such as, for example, sheets of building materials. The cutting tool includes a base defining a support surface. The base includes a slot extending through the support surface along at least a portion of the base. The cutting tool further includes a handle having a proximate end pivotally engaged with respect to the base. The handle is pivotally movable with respect to the base between an open position and a closed position. The cutting tool further includes a blade integrated or positioned with respect to the proximate end of the handle. The blade includes a plurality of generally flat cutting surfaces arranged in a polygonal profile. When the handle is in the closed position, the slot receives at least a portion of the blade.

Abstract: A pizza cutter is provided. In one implementation, the pizza cutter may include a handle, an arm coupled to an end of the handle, a circular blade coupled to the arm; and a crust cutter member coupled to the end of the handle. An edge of the crust cutter member may be sharpened. The crust cutter member may extend in a plane that may be substantially parallel to a centerline of the handle. The pizza cutter may also include a second crust cutter member coupled to the end of the handle. The second crust cutter member may also have sharpened edge. The second crust cutter may extend in a perpendicular direction relative to the crust cutter member above, in a plane that may be substantially parallel to the centerline of the handle.

Abstract: A power tool for cutting a workpiece including a casing, an auxiliary handle assembly extending from the casing, a motor disposed at least partially in the casing, and a drive transmission operably coupled to the motor. The drive transmission outputs a driving force to a circular cutting blade in response to an input from the motor. The power tool further includes a movable blade guard pivotally coupled about an axis relative to the casing. The movable blade guard includes an inboard surface, an outboard surface, and an edge surface defining a cavity for receiving the circular cutting blade. The outboard surface defines a cam having a camming tip and a camming portion. The camming portion extends substantially along a radial line from the axis.

Abstract: It is, accordingly, an object of the present invention to provide a technique which is effective in preventing chips generated during cutting operation on a workpiece from being accumulated in a region ahead in a cutting direction. A representative cutting machine includes a motor, a blade, a body housing having a first region that houses the motor and a second region that covers the blade and projects forward of a front surface of the first region, a base, an angular plate, an outlet formed in the body housing, an opening and a blocking part. The blocking part prevents the air discharged from the outlet from flowing out laterally with respect to the moving direction of the base through a clearance between a front end of the second region and the one end of the angular plate and thereby helps the air discharged from the outlet flow into the opening.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing having a handle configured for a user, the handle defining a first axis, a motor supported by the housing, the motor defining a second axis along a length of the motor, a tool element movably supported by the housing and drivingly coupled to the motor, the tool element defining a third axis along a length of the tool element. Each of the first, second, and third axes are oblique with respect to each of the other axes.

Abstract: A laser alignment assembly has two or more lasers aligned relative to one or more reflective surfaces to generate coaligned and collimated light beams. The assembly may further make the light beams collinear. The orientation of the reflective surface may be controlled by an electrically controllable actuator. The laser alignment assembly may be disposed in a weapon aiming system having visible and infrared lasers and may be coupled to a weapon to aid in aiming of the weapon.

Abstract: A main rotor blade calibration gauge is disclosed to include a graduation plate with an angle scale, a calibration plate pivoted to one end of the graduation plate, and chuck plates coupled to the calibration plate for securing the calibration plate to the main rotor blade of the remote-controlled toy helicopter to be adjusted for allowing the angle of the main rotor blade to be calibrated subject to the indication of a pointer at the calibration plate relative to the angle scale at the graduation plate.

Abstract: A device for measuring a thickness of a disc brake has a frame with a pair of spaced-apart clovis arms. A fixed first anvil is arranged in the first of the clovis arms, with a tip of the anvil directed inwardly towards a tip of a opposing, co-axial second anvil. The second anvil is mounted for sliding motion in a bore in the second of the clovis arms. The second anvil has a meter for displaying an axial translation measurement disposed on it, outside of the clovis arm. The meter is in communication with a device for measuring the axial translation, such as a vernier. A lift device on the second anvil may be provided to facilitation fine control of the axial translation. Preferably, a biaser urges the second anvil towards the first anvil, and a delimiter of this biasing urge may be provided.

Abstract: A device for measuring an inside diameter of a drum brake has a generally planar beam with a readout member slidingly mounted for longitudinal translation along the beam. A face of the readout member is adapted for display of a distance measurement that is obtained from a measuring device also on the readout member. First and second measuring jaws extend outwardly from the beam in a direction that is normal to both a longitudinal and a transverse axis of the beam, the first measuring jaw being affixed to the beam inwardly from a first end of the beam, leaving a portion of the beam between the first end and the first measuring jaw and the second measuring jaw affixed to the readout member. Measuring tips, extending in opposite directions are affixed to the respective measuring jaws.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heating, sterilizing and drying appliance using a superheated steam generator, comprising: a saturated steam distributor 10 adapted to selectively distribute saturated steam which is produced by a boiler 11 and then is separated from condensed water while passing through a separator 12 in the process of opening a valve assembly 13; a superheated steam generator 20 adapted to allow streams of the steam supplied thereto from the saturated steam distributor to generate vortices while passing through a plurality of disc-like interval-maintaining means 23 stackingly arranged on top of one another longitudinally in a combustion chamber 21 thereof and adapted to heat the vortex-generating steam through a plurality of superheated steam heating means 22 penetratingly mounted vertically in the plurality of interval-maintaining means to thereby produce superheated steam; and a superheated steam supply line 30 adapted to inject the superheated steam which is produced by the superheated

Abstract: A domestic appliance for the care of washed articles having with a container for receiving washed articles; a process air supply which is operationally connected to the container in fluid communication therewith whereby process air flows through the container during appliance operation; and a first heat exchanger which is in fluid communication with the process air supply for dehumidifying the process air exiting the container, the domestic appliance comprising a supplementary heat exchanger for lint filtering operationally disposed in the process air supply in fluid communication with the heat exchanger and the container.

Abstract: An improved and cost effective stored grain cooling system that comprises at least one device that draws air attached to an outside area of a bin and also comprises a perforated pipe that faces in the direction of the device that draws air. The perforated pipe leads to an outlet that eventually leads to the device that draws air, which allows for heat produced by stored grain to effectively cool. The perforated pipe is suspended in the bin and tightly fits into the outlet leading to the device that draws air. The pipe is suspended by a system of rope-like and chain-like elements that are attached to the pipe and extend outwards and attach to respective areas of the bin.

Abstract: A method for removing moisture from a substrate coated with a transparent electrode comprises the steps of placing the substrate coated with the transparent electrode in an infrared oven, applying heat to the substrate in the infrared oven, drawing the substrate from the infrared oven, loading the substrate in a chamber and reducing pressure in the chamber and performing a heat treatment on the substrate.

Abstract: A method for preparing and a system containing freeze-dried plasma that will be reconstituted. Ascorbic acid is incorporated into the freeze-dried plasma prior to the plasma being reconstituted.

Abstract: A method of processing solid waste material includes storing solid waste material in a storage conveyor, the conveyor including a trough with a deck and opposing side walls disposed to either side of the deck, a plurality of resilient members supporting the trough above a surface, and a vibration generator coupled to the trough to move solid waste material stored in the trough along the deck to an outlet. The method also includes activating the vibration generator to move the solid waste material along the deck to the outlet, receiving the solid waste material in a container, and supplying steam to the container to heat the solid waste material received therein to generate treated solid waste material. A system for carrying out the process is also provided.

Abstract: Drum type washing machine and dryer and method for automatic drying by using the same is disclosed, wherein an accurate and detailed laundry amount is determined by using a temperature sensor mounted on a condensing duct of the drum type washing machine and dryer, and a user desired dryness is achieved according to the determined laundry amount, for which a structure is provided therein for enabling an accurate measurement of a temperature change of an inside of the duct, to perform an automatic drying algorithm, accurately.

Abstract: A bearing including a wearable section including a wear sensor is provided. The bushing includes a wear sensor that provides feedback to a user relating to the amount of useable life of the bearing that has been used. The sensor may be in the form of a wire imbedded in the wearable section of the bearing such that as the wearable section wears over time, the wire may be worn through breaking a circuit including the wire. An indicator module can sense the breakage of the wire and determine the amount of useable life of the bearing that has been used. In one implementation, the bearing is used in a drying drum. In one form of the invention, a method of monitoring wear of the bearing is provided that includes monitoring changes in electrical properties of a sensor mounted in the bearing.

Abstract: A hands-free fastening mechanism for releasably securing a user's foot to footwear is disclosed. The fastening mechanism comprises at least one pivotable strap which is coupled to a hinge mechanism which, in turn, is secured to the footwear. The hinge mechanism allows the strap to pivot between an open and a closed position. The strap is further coupled to a lever which is engageable by a user's foot so as to cause the strap to move from the open position to the closed position. When the strap moves to the closed position, a catch will engage, thereby securing the user's foot within the footwear. The footwear may then be removed by using the other foot to apply pressure to a protruding member and then withdrawing the secured foot such that the catch is disengaged and the foot is released.

Abstract: A lace adjuster (10) that selectively adjusts and secures a shoelace (770) of a shoe (772) includes an inner frame (12), an outer frame (14) and a resilient member (16). The outer frame (14) receives at least a portion of the inner frame (12). The resilient member (16) is secured to the inner frame (12) and the outer frame (14), and allows the inner frame (12) and the outer frame (14) to move relative to each other between an unlocked configuration and a locked configuration. The inner frame (12) includes a first inner frame aperture (36A) and a spaced apart second inner frame aperture (36B), and the outer frame (14) includes a first outer frame aperture (44A) and a second outer frame aperture (44B). A first end (770A) of the shoelace (770) is threaded through the first inner frame aperture (36A) and the first outer frame aperture (44A) when the inner frame (12) and the outer frame (14) are in the unlocked configuration.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe with sole having function of health care, characterized in that the top surface of the sole that touches the palm of foot is made low at front and back and arised in the middle to form a convex shape, so during wearing, because the top surface of sole is in touch with the palm of foot, it can fit snugly with the foot, such that the foot can evenly bear the weight of the body, then effectively avoid the bone of foot become skewed because of the feet is bearing unevenly the body weight, the above advantages can further corrects body posture, then enhances health of body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe with a breathable waterproof sole and with a niche or hollow area, at the level of which a plurality of through holes are obtained, which are configured to house at least one substantially flat insert. Such insert includes, on its upper surface and in a position corresponding to said holes, channels or grooves, the inlets of which are obtained on the outer lateral surface of the insert. Said sole may comprise one or more channels or grooves disposed on its lower surface, inside said niche or hollow area at the level of said holes, which have lateral external inlets.

Abstract: A single component traction cleat of co-molded hub and dynamic traction portions includes dynamic traction elements flexible about proximal ends secured inboard of and below a hub periphery having cut-outs through which the elements move when flexed. The hub has a cross-like configuration with spoke-like legs from which static traction elements depend. Locking posts located on the hub spoke legs include a recess between two symmetrical interference sections for receiving a locking tooth on a mating receptacle.

Abstract: Snowblower chute controls and related methods are provided particularly suited for a snowblower. The snowblower chute controls can include a handle pivotably attached to a housing. The housing can have an interior wall with a linear or arcuate gear track. The handle can have a first end operably configured to a spool wheel by a pin. Also, a gear can be operably configured to the handle by the pin such that the gear engages the linear or arcuate gear track. First and second spool cables can have first and second ends, the first ends attached to the spool wheel and the second ends attached to a snowblower chute. The handle can be pivoted to cause the gear to move along the gear track and the spool wheel to rotate and spool the first and second spool cables, thereby rotating the snowblower chute.

Abstract: A wearing edge attachment system including a mounting assembly having a first portion adapted to engage a support on a vehicle, and a second portion. The wearing edge attachment system further includes at least one wearing edge, a flexible device adapted to surround and engage a portion the wearing edge and a fastening device. The fastening device secures the flexible device and the wearing edge to the second portion of the mounting assembly.

Abstract: A plow apparatus is disclosed for mounting on a mobile base, and includes a mount for mounting to a mobile base, a plow having a moldboard having an upper boundary, a plow support assembly mounted on the mount and configured to support the plow on the mount, and a plow adjustment assembly configured to adjust an orientation of the plow. The plow support assembly may be mounted to the plow toward the upper boundary of the plow. The plow adjustment assembly may comprise a tilt assembly that is configured to adjust a tilt orientation of the plow about a longitudinal substantially horizontal axis of the plow. The fluid actuation assembly may be configured to provide fluid to the plow adjustment assembly to orient the plow with respect to the mount, and the fluid actuation assembly is configured to utilize a gas to adjust the orientation of the plow.

Abstract: A control system for a construction vehicle, such as a motor grader, is provided. The control system includes a plurality of joysticks supported by an operator seat assembly of the motor grader.

Abstract: A support arm for a work machine is to be created whose design follows the component stresses to be expected to a high degree, which has the lowest possible intrinsic mass, and which can be manufactured with a minimum of effort. This is accomplished in that the support arm consists of at least one wall that has at least one plate-shaped element, which has at least one planar cut-out adapted to the component stresses expected, whereby at least one cut-out is closed off by a thin-walled cover element opposite the plate-shaped element.

Abstract: The field of the present invention provides for a large automobile that has already been adapted for snow plowing, but having the snow plow removed is then has a folding backhoe apparatus attached to the snow plow attachment points. In a preferred aspect an adapter plate is use and the end of the backhoe can either have a forward or reverse position backhoe shovel (or bucket) attached or have an adapter apparatus that can accept different utility tips such as a post digger drill, a jack hammer or a rake. In a further aspect, snow plow attachment points are attached to an adapter mechanism that can be attached to either a single arm backhoe or a double arm backhoe apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is a hitching system for attaching a trailer to a tractor. The tractor includes a frame, a front axle, and rear axle. The trailer includes a frame and a gooseneck arm extending from the frame. A hitch-receiver pair is provided to fixedly attach the trailer to the tractor. One of the hitch and the receiver is attached to the gooseneck arm, and the other of the hitch and the receiver is attached to the tractor frame above and ahead of the rear axle. The hitch is configured to freely rotate with respect to the receiver by freely pivoting, pitching, and oscillating.

Abstract: A quick-action coupling for coupling a tool to a bracket of a construction machine includes complementary coupling elements arranged on each of the tool and on the end of the bracket. The coupling elements can be used to connect, for example, hydraulic lines to drive equipment attached to the tool. The tool includes an identification carrier for identifying the tool, and the bracket includes one or several detectors, which are connected with a controller of the hydraulics of the construction machine. Projections, pins or the like, which are arranged on the tool or on the coupling element in a grid pattern, engage with switches, sensors or the like mounted on the bracket and arranged in an identical grid pattern. The tool is identified through the pattern of the projections or pins on the tool or on the coupling element attached to the tool.

Abstract: Disclosed is an iron having a soleplate capable of easily pleating cloth, as well as ironing the cloth. The iron 10 includes a soleplate 13 and a body positioned on the soleplate and having a switch 12 and a handle 11 installed thereon. A connecting plate 14, which is provided with operating spaces 16 formed on front and rear surfaces thereof, is fixed to a bottom of the body. Guides 15 are formed on the front and rear surfaces, opposite to the operating spaces. The soleplate 13 provided with a space 19 corresponding to the guides 15 is assembled to the guides 15 using fastening bolts 20, which is inserted into a spring 21. The heat coils 17 serving as a heat source are built in the connecting plate 14 and the soleplate 13, respectively. The heat coil in the connecting plate 14 is connected to the heat coil in the soleplate 13 by a heat-coil connector 18, so that the cloth is pushed into a pleating part 22 through a mouth 23 provided between the connecting plate 14 and the soleplate 13 to pleat the cloth.

Abstract: A pig board for the purpose of displaying various images includes a planar member shaped substantially to the profile of a pig. The planar member includes a first side, a second side, an anterior end and a posterior end.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for identifying luggage and promotional advertising for use by hotels, casinos and the like are disclosed. The apparatus includes a tag having a first side having a scratch surface covering promotional material and a second side having a portion for printing identifying information. The tag and the promotional material can be used by a hotel, casino or the like to encourage guests to attend shows or dine at restaurants being promoted.

Abstract: A figure exhibiting method is disclosed in this invention. The figure exhibiting method includes providing a figure and at least one light source. A number of color areas are included in the figure, inga first color area. The light source projects a variety of color lights onto the figure according to a program. The lights include a first light, which is the complementary color of the first color area in order to create a dark visual effect. Alternatively, a color light that is able to create a reflection of color from the first color area can be projected onto the figure, making the color of the area appear differently than it would under sunlight. A figure exhibiting device is also disclosed in this invention. The figure exhibiting device includes a light guiding plate, a transparent plate, a figure and at least one light source. The figure is clipped between the light guiding plate and the transparent plate. The figure includes a number of color areas, particularly, a first color area.

Abstract: A rotary positioning structure is disclosed for a frame. The frame comprises a housing and a spindle hole disposed on the rear of the housing. The rotary positioning structure comprises elastic members and a rotary stand. Each of the elastic members comprises a tenon and the elastic members are arranged on a circular path surrounding the spindle hole. The rotary stand comprises a rotary shaft and a groove. When the rotary shaft is inserted into the spindle hole, the groove engages with the tenon so that the housing is supported in a first upright position by the rotary stand; also after said rotary shaft is inserted into said spindle hole and then the rotary stand is pivoted on the rotary shaft, the groove engages with another tenon of the elastic members so that the housing is supported in a second upright position by the rotary stand.

Abstract: An exemplary support structure includes a support body, a connecting body, and a rear board. The connecting body is fixed on the support body. The rear board is rotatable relative to the support body. The rear board defines a through hole therein. The connecting body forms a latch protrusion. When the support body is located at a first position, the latch protrusion is capable of passing the through hole of the rear board. When the support body and the latch protrusion are located at opposite sides of the rear board, and the support body rotates past the first position, the latch protrusion resists the rear board and prevents the support body detaching from the rear board.

Abstract: A magazine configured to receive a plurality of cartridges includes a front portion, a rear portion, and opposing lateral portions between the front portion and the rear portion, the opposing lateral portions including a neck portion, a shoulder portion adjacent the neck portion, and a base portion adjacent the shoulder portion, wherein the neck portion adjacent the shoulder portion has a width that is about 0.005 inches to about 0.04 inches greater than the nominal size of a neck portion of the cartridges.

Abstract: A safety device (1) for fire-arms (11), includes actuator elements (10; 10?; 19, 20, 21, 21?, 22), suitable to engage with mechanical parts of the fire-arm (11) so as to prevent and/or permit its operation; and a control unit (2), operatively connected with the actuator elements (10; 10?; 19, 20, 21, 21?, 22), the control unit (2) including transceiving elements (3), cooperating with certification outer members brought by an authorised user (U) for exchanging signals with the same for codified remote control of the actuator elements (10; 10?; 19, 20, 21 , 21?, 22). A remote control system for one or more firearms provided with the safety device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A weapon grip assembly for attachment to a forward portion of a weapon is provided. The invention includes a base assembly supported for operative engagement by a handle. The base assembly includes clamps adapted to be secured to a forward portion of the weapon and further includes a post having a clamp end adapted to retain the clamps for pivot motion with respect thereto. The post of the base assembly is received within a bore of the handle, a mandrel being interposed between the handle and the clamps of the base assembly. As the base assembly is drawn into the handle, by rotation of the handle about the post of the base assembly, the mandrel receives the clamp end of the post, with an upper free surface thereof engaging the clamps for pivoted closure about a portion of the weapon in furtherance of securing the weapon grip assembly thereto.

Abstract: A hunting vehicle incorporates a roll cage having a tubular frame member. A gun rest incorporates a standard mounted on the tubular frame member and provides a support moveable up and down on the standard between a plurality of supporting positions. The standard is mounted on the frame member so a hunter may place a rifle on the support to steady the hunter's aim. The standard is mounted on the tubular member for easy rotation by the hunter so the hunter may aim in a wide arc without unfastening or loosening any fasteners and without moving the vehicle.

Abstract: A laser sight is disclosed, including a housing which defines a first central axis, an objective module, an eyepiece, an erecting system, and an adjusting member. The objective module is fixed to a first end of the housing, and the eyepiece is fixed to a second end of the housing, opposite to the first end. The erecting system is movably disposed between the objective module and the eyepiece and comprises a laser rangefinder defining a second central axis. The adjusting member is movably disposed on the housing and connected to the erecting system. During windage and elevation adjustments, the adjusting member moves with respect to the housing and impels the laser rangefinder, such that the first and second axes form an included angle.

Abstract: An artificial fishing lure has an integral elongate, asymmetrical body of soft, resilient material which has ellipsoidal cuts on opposing sides of the body to create living hinges between segments of the body. Use of a plurality of hinges in conjunction with spoilers on alternating segments allows independent movement of different segments of the lure. Spoilers on alternating body segments combined with the living hinges creates a serpentine movement of the lure when drawn through water. The lure acts as a lossy fiber optic when made of a transparent or translucent material, so that light entering the lure exits at the hinges and the tail to act as a fish attractant.

Abstract: A downrigger light attractor device is positioned on a downrigger cable, between the downrigger weight and the release device that holds the fish line. The lure light illuminates the trailing lure at depths or at night. The device preferably has a generally flat vertical body with a cylindrical lamp chamber, including a battery compartment formed unitarily with the flat body, and a sealed capsule or end cap, containing an LED, that screws into a threaded aft end of the battery compartment. A nose fin ahead of the lure light vertical axis can provide some desirable wobble. A scent or fish attractant can be dispersed from a barrel member formed above the lamp compartment.

Abstract: A fishing lure, generally the size and shape of a bait fish such as a minnow, is equipped with a safety feature, whereby the lure comprises a hook, preferably positioned on the under surface corresponding to the bait fish's belly, and a spring-biased shell, pivotally connected to the body and positioned such that the shell shields the hook completely when the shell is in a first position and the lure is out of the water, and exposes the hook when the shell is in a second position while the lure is in water, thereby permitting the lure to be used for fishing while preventing injuries from mishandling.

Abstract: A bristle worm trapping device is made from or concealed within a live rock or artificial rock. The trapping device may be made by cutting a live rock into two halves, drilling a bristle worm trap chamber within the two halves, and drilling chamber access tunnel holes in the live rock. Alternately the trapping device may be made by simply drilling a cylindrical opening in the live rock partially through or completely through the live rock forming a bristle worm trap chamber and means for accessing the chamber. Worm bait is placed within a tubular bristle worm trap having a series of worm holes. Small hungry bristle worms after entering the worm holes and eating the bait rest in the bristle worm rock and are trapped.

Abstract: A vermin trap apparatus and method. The trap comprises a movable path between the entrance and the bait, and sensor means adjacent the movable path for detecting vermin presence on the path. When a vermin detection signal is sent to control means, the control means causes a movable clamping member to trap the vermin for electrocution. Also provided are methods of the path to rotate and/or pivot, thereby dislodging the electrocuted vermin and into a containment region. Methods for electrocuting vermin are also disclosed.

Abstract: A leech trap consisting of a location marking float and an enclosure having a removable lid and a first plurality of holes through the surface of the enclosure to allow entry of leeches into the enclosure. The lower end of the enclosure is weighted and contains a second plurality of smaller holes for rapid drainage of water without loss of the trapped leeches.