Abstract: A board removal tool (10), for the removal of boards (or panels) (F) from building structures (FS) such as floors, walls or ceilings, has an elongate handle (20), connected a tool body (30) having aligned, spaced first and second jaw members (40, 50) at one end; the first and second jaw members (40, 50) having opposed jaw faces (41, 51) to receive the boards (F) therebetween. The handle (20) has a hand-grip (23) at the other end, which is rearwardly inclined. The workman engages several boards (F) between the first and second jaw members (40, 50), with the opposed jaw faces (41, 51) extending transverse to the boards (F); and pulls the hand-grip (23) to move the hand-grip (23) in a curved path towards himself. As the tool (10) “rotates” about a distal end (53) of the second jaw member (50), the first jaw member (40) progressively removes/releases at least some of the boards (F) from the building structure(FS) to which the boards (F) were fixed.

Abstract: The present invention of a sun gear-driven magnification driving tool relies on randomly attachable and removable sun gear-driven magnification driving tools to lock, adjust, and disassemble applied mechanism with screw structure such as screw locking device, screw adjusting device, and individual screw and nut set that do not need the installation of outer ring gear and planetary gear while reducing the installation cost for over a pair of such mechanisms.

Abstract: The planetary gear coaxially driven screw and nut structure of the present invention is to install the inner ring gear in the nut and install at least one of the radial arm structures of the planetary gear in the bolt; and by means of coaxial drive of the sun gear with the nut center, effects locking or loosening operation of the screw and nut set or screw structure.

Abstract: The present invention of a planetary gear-driven magnification driving tool relies on randomly attachable and removable planetary gear-driven magnification driving tools to lock, adjust, and disassemble applied mechanism with screw structure such as screw locking device, screw adjusting device, and individual screw and nut set that do not need the installation of outer ring gear and planetary gear while reducing the installation cost for over a pair of such mechanisms.

Abstract: A power ratchet head is composed of a main body and a reinforcing rib. The main body is hollow inside and includes a pair of stopping portions, a receiving space, and a first through hole. The stopping portions are spaced from each other, extending outward from one end of the main body. The receiving space is formed between the two stopping portions. The first through hole runs through one of the stopping portions. The reinforcing rib is connected between the two stopping portions and located at free ends of the stopping portions, having a width that is smaller than the radius of the first through hole. The reinforcing rib is connected with the free ends of the stopping portions to structurally reinforce the main body, such that the stopping portions are not subject to outward deformation and the working life of the power ratchet head can be enhanced.

Abstract: A wrench tool used in fastening or unfastening a bolt or nut. The wrench tool includes a head having a socket formed in an axial direction thereof such that an outer circumference of the bolt or the nut can be inserted into the socket and a rod connected to one end of the head. The rod includes a bent section extending from the one end of the head in the axial direction of the head and a connector rod connected to one end of the bent section and extending a predetermined length. The bent section is curved to define an opening in one side thereof. The wrench tool is extensible in length, and the moment generated by a force applied by a user to be consistent with the rotational direction of the bolt or nut so that the bolt or the nut can be fastened or unfastened using less force.

Abstract: An adjustable wrench with a ratchet function comprises a fixed jaw 1 and a movable jaw, wherein the fixed jaw has a receiving recess for receiving a screw, a first spring is disposed between the screw and the inner wall of the receiving recess, a shaft is passed through the first spring and the screw, the shaft is formed thereon with a blocking portion for catching a pin, an actuating portion protrudes from the end of the pin, the actuating portion of the pin abuts against the V-shaped push surface of an operating piece, and when pressing one of the ends of the operating piece, the actuating portion of the pin can be pushed by the V-shaped push surface so that the pin moves and disengages from the blocking portion of the shaft. At this time, the wrench can be counter-rotated to quickly perform screw locking action.

Abstract: A tool holder for use with a power tool includes an input shaft, an output shaft, and a clutch assembly. The input shaft has a rear portion with a shank configured to be removably coupled to a power tool, and a front portion. The output shaft has a front portion configured to be coupled to a tool bit, and a rear portion, the rear portion of the output shaft rotatably coupled to the front portion of the input shaft.

Abstract: A hand tool assembly has a body and a resilient magnetic assembly. The body has a connection bar. The resilient magnetic assembly has a resilient element and a magnet. The resilient element is elastic and has a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end of the resilient element is securely connected with the connection bar. The magnet is mounted securely on the distal end of the resilient element. Therefore, fastening elements can be removed easily and do not interfere with operation of the hand tool assembly.

Abstract: Torque adjusting drive systems and packaged torque adjusting drive systems are disclosed herein. One aspect of the disclosure is directed to systems and torque adjusting drivers for specific firearm-related work tasks. In one embodiment, a torque adjusting drive system includes a torque adjusting driver. The driver includes a shaft assembly having a fastener coupling portion and a handle. The driver also includes a torque adjusting mechanism for setting a user-selected torque value and a torque value indicator mounted on the driver for displaying at least the user-selected torque value. In addition to the driver, the system also includes a plurality of fastener interfacing attachments configured to couple to the fastener coupling portion and for driving one or more target fasteners. The system further includes a torque guide having a plurality of representative indicia of the target fasteners, wherein the torque guide communicates recommended torque value settings for the target fasteners.

Abstract: A torque wrench is provided that includes a handle in which is disposed a torque limiting mechanism and a torque indicator engaged with the torque limiting mechanism. The torque limiting mechanism functions to limit the maximum torque that can be transmitted by an individual through the tool, while the indicator provides a visible indication to the individual when a specified amount of torque is being provided through the tool that is less than the amount which causes the torque limiting mechanism to operate.

Abstract: A system for marking rotationally operated tools to indicate direction. Said tools incorporate green indicia to indicate clockwise motion and/or tightening of right hand threaded implements, i.e. nuts, bolts, screws, drill bits, pipes, fasteners, fittings, etc. and red indicia to indicate counterclockwise motion and/or loosening of right hand threaded fasteners fittings and other spirally operated implements. Also a tool marked as previously indicated.

Abstract: A rotary cutting apparatus comprises a frame and a die roll defining a first longitudinal axis and comprising a cutting member. The die roll is rotatably connected with the frame and configured to rotate about the first longitudinal axis. The rotary cutting apparatus further comprises a bearer ring connected with the die roll and an anvil roll defining a second longitudinal axis and comprising an outer radial surface. The anvil roll is rotatably connected with the frame and is configured to rotate about the second longitudinal axis. The bearer ring of the die roll is in contact with the outer radial surface. The rotary cutting apparatus further comprises a reconditioning member comprising an abrasive surface engaged with the outer radial surface of the anvil roll. The outer radial surface of the anvil roll moves relative to the abrasive surface.

Abstract: Article of manufacture for holding sliced food, the article comprising an outer rim and a base provided therein, characterised in that the base comprises a number of cutting elements extending radially inward from the outer rim, each cutting element having a cutting edge.

Abstract: A cutting system and method of use for manually cutting rigid foam insulation panels; the present cutting system is operated manually and requires no electric power whatsoever; the cutting system includes a fully adjustable carriage assembly whereon a cutting blade is mounted for traversing the limits of its working surface; the cutting system provides a measuring scale having graduated indicia inscribed thereon for conveniently changing blade settings to accommodate different foam panel dimensions; the cutting system produces a uniformly accurate cut surface comparable to a factory-made surface without damaging the foil moisture barrier on the rigid foam panel; the cutting system completely eliminates the health and safety hazards created by airborne foam particulates that are produced by powered cutting of such rigid foam materials and thereby provides an environmentally-friendly building practice; and the present cutting system is completely portable enabling its setup and use at any construction site or l

Abstract: A block of a solid lubricant material, such as PTFE, is biased continuously or intermittently against the cutting edge of a rotary slitting blade for corrugated paperboard. The solid lubricant block prevents the build up of starch adhesive and biasing movement compensates for wear of the block and wear of the cutting blade edge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing an irregularly shaped Radio Frequency operable transaction device using conventional International Standards Organization dimensions for conventional transaction cards. The invention provides for normal manufacture of a plurality of transaction cards joined together in a single sheet. The outline of a RFID transaction device is impressed in a center portion of one of the transaction cards. A RFID transaction device may then be removed, or punched out of the transaction card in accordance with the transaction device outline.

Abstract: A foil knife for utilization on a surface area of a suction roller includes at least one blade and a base plate with a surface that features in a snips area, which faces a snip detached during a cutting process from a useful part of a sheet material, at least one suction air through-passage for holding the snip by means of a suction effect through a predetermined angle range of a rotation of a suction roller on the same. The foil knife features around the suction air through-passage at least one plateau area in which the foil knife is elevated, at least section wise, relative to the thickness of the base plate by a height, as measured from the surface of the base plate, wherein this height is smaller than the height, measured from the surface of the base plate, of the blade of the foil knife.

Abstract: A power miter saw comprising a base having a center portion configured to support a rotatable table and side portions on opposite sides of the center portion, the side portions having a flat working surface for supporting a work piece, a table rotatably connected to the saw base and having a zero miter angle position, a saw blade and motor assembly operatively connected to the table, the fence positioning surfaces being configured to accurately position a fence assembly relative to the table, a fence assembly extending between the base side portions having a front vertical contacting surface and an opposite rear surface, each of the base side portions having a generally vertical fence positioning surface extending downwardly substantially perpendicularly from the flat working surfaces, and a securing mechanism for applying a substantially horizontal holding force for holding the fence assembly securely to the vertical fence positioning surfaces.

Abstract: A cutting angle adjustment device for a circular saw machine includes: a base frame; a worktable rotatably mounted on the base frame; a fine-adjustment unit disposed on a frontward area of the base frame and having an arcuate rack segment; and an adjustment actuating unit having a pinion engageable with the rack segment, an actuating shaft rotatably and movably mounted on an arm of the worktable and coupled with the pinion such that, when the actuating shaft is moved from a normal position to a pressed position, the pinion-is brought into engagement with the rack segment to enable angular movement of the arm relative to the base frame for fine-adjustment of the cutting angle of the worktable, and a biasing member disposed to bias the actuating shaft to the normal position.

Abstract: A tool for machining workpieces, having a shank and a cutting insert having a base body held in the shank. The shank has a slot accommodating the cutting insert. The body has a central section with a central axis. At least one convexly bowed centering surface running in the direction of the central section. At least one drive element originates from the central section. The slot in the shank has at least one interior surface region shaped to cooperate with the at least one centering surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure may be primarily concerned with a tool having at least one insert removably mounted on a support plate with the combination removably secured to an at least one seat formed on the tool.

Abstract: A miter jig has a base member. A securing device is coupled to the base member to secure a workpiece to the base member. A saw blade guide is coupled to the base member. The saw blade guide is adjustable to hold different size saw devices. A position of the saw blade guide is adjustable to allow cuts of different angles and depths.

Abstract: This invention relates to improvements to a stringed musical instrument, and more particularly to guitar design for use with transposing vibrato mechanisms. Vibrato devices for guitars are known. The present device and method improve the ability to of a player to bend entire chords in a manner that maintains harmonic relationship between the individual strings. The invention also included improved manual controls and means to extend the transposing range of such a vibrato device.

Abstract: A capo has a string press element with an arm and a lever clamp that are coupled to form a clamping opening. The lever clamp has an adjustment end to adjust the size of the clamping opening. A trigger is provided to implement clamping operation. The clamping opening can clamp frets of a guitar. The capo can be quickly and easily deployed by a user single-handed through the trigger during playing the guitar. The capo is formed in a simple and neat profile, and provides a desirable match with performers or female performers to enhance appeal.

Abstract: A percussion instrument in which at least one drum board can be folded on a main board for easy and compact storage of the instrument. At least one arm having a free end and a proximal end is mounted at its proximal end to a part fixed relative to the main board so that the free end can be displaced in position. The drum board is mounted to the free end of the arm and changeable between an unfolded configuration suitable for a musical performance and a folded configuration suitable for storage by being configured to be unfoldable from and foldable to the main board via the arm.

Abstract: A musical score position estimating device includes an audio signal acquiring unit, a musical score information acquiring unit acquiring musical score information corresponding to an audio signal acquired by the audio signal acquiring unit, an audio signal feature extracting unit extracting a feature amount of the audio signal, a musical score feature extracting unit extracting a feature amount of the musical score information, a beat position estimating unit estimating a beat position of the audio signal, and a matching unit matching the feature amount of the audio signal with the feature amount of the musical score information using the estimated beat position to estimate a position of a portion in the musical score information corresponding to the audio signal.

Abstract: An improved mechanism for charging a gas powered firearm, especially with regard to the Kalashnikov variants of rifles known as AK-47s, comprising a modified gas tube having a lateral aperture formed into its left side, a semi-cylindrical sleeve suitably adapted to fit within the modified gas tube over the shaft of the operating rod, and a modified charging handle suitably adapted to connect to the sleeve and to extend from the firearm through the lateral aperture, such that the firearm may be manually charged from the left side by drawing the charging handle rearward; and providing safety improvements and a method of retrofitting firearms.

Abstract: A booster apparatus that is to be used with an autoloading handgun is provided. The proposed novel device utilizes a piston with five spokes which are secured against rotational movement by interfacing with five of ten indexing notches that are machined on the stopping flange of the booster housing. There are ten indexing notches provided which allows for ten positions of orientation for the silencer in relation to the bore of the host firearm. Unnecessary rotational movement is prevented by the indexing notches which are robust and secure the piston in place. This device when utilized with a handgun silencer will facilitate the proper semi automatic function of the host firearm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved protection armor for providing protection against high impact projectiles, said armor having improved resistance at a reduced overall weight. The invention further relates to methods of producing such armor and to objects protected by such armor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the manufacture of an antiballistic article comprising the steps of forming a stack of sheets by stacking 2 or more sheets, each sheet comprising one or more mono-layers of anti-ballistic fibers and optionally a thermoplastic binder, followed by subjecting the stack of sheets to a reduced atmospheric pressure environment; and while maintaining the reduced atmospheric pressure environment, consolidating said stack of sheets to a pressure of at least 10 MPa at an elevated temperature. The invention also relates to an anti-ballistic article.

Abstract: Attachment mechanisms for attaching firearms to support structures are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, an attachment mechanism for attaching a firearm to a support structure includes an interface member coupled to a latching subassembly. The latching subassembly includes having an attachment portion and a latching arm. The attachment portion is configured to engage a connector fastened to the firearm through the aperture, and the latching arm lockably retains the attachment portion proximate to the interface member.

Abstract: A CO2-facilitated transport membrane of excellent carbon dioxide permeability and CO2/H2 selectivity, which can be applied to a CO2 permeable membrane reactor, is stably provided. The CO2-facilitated transport membrane is formed such that a gel layer 1 obtained by adding cesium carbonate to a polyvinyl alcohol-polyacrylic acid copolymer gel membrane is supported by a hydrophilic porous membrane 2. More preferably, a gel layer supported by a hydrophilic porous membrane 2 is coated with hydrophilic porous membranes 3 and 4.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for preparing a gas flow for introduction thereof into a mass spectrometer, wherein the gas flow contains one or more analytes and has helium as carrier gas. According to the invention, a selective separating device is provided for separating off a part of the carrier gas from the gas flow (10), to form a residual gas flow (11) and a separated carrier gas flow (12). A higher fraction of the analyte is present therein than in the gas flow and in the separated carrier gas flow there is a lower fraction of the analyte.

Abstract: A sand separation system includes a first separator (2) that is constructed and arranged to receive a first mixture of gas, sand and liquid, and separate gas at least partially from the first mixture to leave a second mixture of sand and liquid. A second separator (22) comprising a uniaxial cyclonic separator is constructed and arranged to receive the second mixture and separate liquid at least partially from the second mixture to leave a third mixture of sand and liquid. A third separator (34) comprising a gravity separator is constructed and arranged to receive the third mixture and separate liquid at least partially from the third mixture.

Abstract: In accordance with at least selected embodiments of the present invention, an improved liquid degassing membrane contactor or module includes a high pressure housing and at least one degassing cartridge therein. It may be preferred that the high pressure housing is a standard, ASME certified, reverse osmosis (RO) or water purification pressure housing or vessel (made of, for example, polypropylene, polycarbonate, stainless steel, corrosion resistant filament wound fiberglass reinforced epoxy tubing, with pressure ratings of, for example, 150, 250, 300, 400, or 600 psi, and with, for example 4 or 6 ports, and an end cap at each end) and that the degassing cartridge is a self-contained, hollow-fiber membrane cartridge adapted to fit in the RO high pressure housing.

Abstract: A fluid storage tank has an internal spill containment chamber and a separator having a fluid inlet, a gas outlet and a liquid outlet passing into the storage tank.

Abstract: A positive crankcase ventilation oil mist separator system has a first separator unit, wherein the first separator unit includes at least one filter body arranged in a blow-by gas path such that blow by gas flows through the filter body; a second separator unit, wherein the second separator is an impactor separator arranged in a bypass path that bypasses the first separator unit; and a bypass valve, which opens the bypass path as soon as a differential pressure at the first separator unit exceeds a predefined value, wherein the second separator unit comprises an impact wall formed by a section of the filter body of the first separator unit, and a flow directing element which directs the blow-by gas flow against the impact wall when the blow-by gas path is open.

Abstract: A stove top device (10) for making espresso coffee. The device (10) comprises a coffee grounds reservoir (22), a water reservoir (28) and a first conduit (36). The water reservoir (22) has a base and a volume defined by a recommended filling level. The first conduit (36) has a first end in fluid communication with the water reservoir (28) at a level above the base and below the recommended filling level and a second end in fluid communication with the coffee grounds reservoir (22). In use, heated water is only communicated from the water reservoir (28) to the coffee grounds reservoir (22) until the water level in the water reservoir (28) falls below the first end.

Abstract: This invention relates to an assembly for automatic fresh brewing of hot beverage and dispensing thereof which uses single serving pods (18) stacked in plurality of static vertically extending chutes (36, 38). The assembly dispenses each individual serving of fresh hot beverage with consistent taste and flavor, within a short time and customized to a consumer's preference like ‘strong’, ‘light’, ‘with milk’, ‘without milk’, etc.

Abstract: An apparatus for spacing and aligning triangular-like shaped pieces of food dough in one direction, which pieces are arranged so that they form a plurality of columns, wherein the directions of the pieces of the adjacent columns are alternately opposite each other, by rotating the pieces clockwise and counterclockwise at 90 degrees. The apparatus continues to alternately rotate the pieces 9 clockwise and counterclockwise at 90 degrees, which pieces 9 are cut and separated from a sheet 7 of food dough and are carried sequentially downstream from upstream by conveyors 3, 5, comprising pin-holding members 67 fixed to rotating rods 63, which rods 63 can move vertically and rotate clockwise and counterclockwise at 90 degrees, wherein the pieces 9 can be aligned so that one of the apexes of the triangular-like-shaped pieces 9 is oriented toward the upstream side of the direction for carrying the pieces 9.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for thermally treating flowable materials using electromagnetic radiation, and foods and materials obtained thereby. Also provided are methods of continuous flow thermal treatment of biomaterials, apparatuses for performing the same, and products prepared using the methods and/or apparatuses.

Abstract: Pasteurizing group (10) of liquid food mixtures comprising at least one—pasteurizing device (11, 12), at least one supply duct (13, 14) and at least one outlet duct (15, 16) for said liquid food mixtures associated with said at least one pasteurizing device (11, 12), temperature control means (17, 18) of said liquid food mixtures inside and/or leaving said at least one pasteurizing device (11, 12) and selective blocking means (35, 36) of said at least one outlet duct (15, 16).

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is directed to a mixing system. The mixing system includes a stand mixer having a charging dock. The charging dock includes a charging output that provides a charging current. The mixing system also includes a cordless kitchen appliance having a rechargeable battery disposed therein. The cordless kitchen appliance is coupleable to the charging dock. The charging output provides the charging current to the rechargeable battery when the cordless kitchen appliance is coupled with the charging dock.

Abstract: A fruit coring system for a fruit such as a coconut having a central cavity therein in which the system consists of a coring assembly and a corkscrew assembly. The coring assembly is a pipe-like segment having a length proportioned to a depth sufficient to reach the central cavity of the fruit, the segment having a serrated first end and an open second end having internal threadings; and lateral hardware attached to and extending from an outer surface of the second end of the pipe-like segment, for facilitating selectable rotation of the pipe-like segment after the corkscrew assembly has positioned the pipe-like assembly upon the fruit to be cored. The corkscrew assembly includes a corkscrew proper; a boss proportioned for threadable engagement with the threaded inner surface of the second end of the pipe-like segment, in which the boss is integral with a second end of the elongate member; and a handle of the corkscrew assembly which is integral to a side of the boss opposite said elongate member.

Abstract: A hydraulic power device usable to power a compactor ram of a waste compactor is provided. The hydraulic power device includes a pump assembly having first and second pumps for providing pressurized hydraulic fluid to at least one hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly associated with the compactor ram. A battery is provided for storing energy and for providing energy to the pump assembly. A solar panel converts solar energy and charges the battery. A pump control unit simultaneously operates the pumps when an operating pressure of the pump assembly is less than a predetermined threshold and operates only the first pump when the operating pressure of the pump assembly is greater than the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: An input of image data is received, and information of width and/or thickness of a recording medium, which receives an image representing the image data to be recorded thereon, is received. Then, a preset pressing pressure value, which is used when the image is recorded on the recording medium, is obtained based on the information of width and/or thickness, and information of image density in the reference area, which is a part of the image data, is obtained. Then, converted image density information is obtained by converting the information of image density in the reference area based on the pressing pressure value and the information of image density, and image data is generated according to the thus obtained converted image density information.

Abstract: A template is provided to stretch socks out slightly so the surface of the socks are smooth and flat for printing. In order to make the process cost effective, the templates are designed to print either 2 or 3 pairs of socks at one time, the template comprises: a planar registration portion configured to assist a user to align the printing template with a printer tray; and first and second receiving portions orthogonally extending from the registration portion, each receiving portion configured to receive a garment opening and having a width configured to flatten a portion of the received sock for printing, wherein the first and second receiving portions extend in opposite direction of the planar registration portion.

Abstract: A printing unit has at least two lateral frame parts, the distance of which can be changed relative to each other in a horizontal direction. Each of the frame parts receives a printing group or parts of a printing group. At least one of these lateral frame parts can be displaced between a functional position, in which the lateral frame parts meet, and are affixed to each other, and an open position in which the lateral fame parts are positioned at a distance from each other. The displaceable frame parts can be displaced by the use of a cylinder/piston arrangement in which a single such cylinder/piston arrangement is disposed for displacing the lateral frame.

Abstract: A nip roller is provided that includes a shaft, a first nip disk portion, a second nip disk portion and an attachment section for removably securing the first nip disk portion and the second nip disk portion to the shaft.