Abstract: A structure for attaching a heat sink to an integrated circuit chip includes a servo control system and at least one voice coil motor for actuating the heat sink.

Abstract: A tape winding device (100) for a wire material, comprising a plurality of tension control rolls (110) and (120) installed on the flat surface of a tape winding flyer base plate (107) parallel with a hollow shaft (101). A tape body (1) is supplied from a tape pad (102) to the tape winding flyer base plate (107) according to the rotation of a first drive source (106), and the tape body (1) supplied to the tape winding flyer base plate (107) according to the rotation of a first drive source (106), and the tape body (1) supplied to the tape winding flyer base plate (107) is adjusted by the plurality of tension control rolls (110) and (120) so that its tension is made constant and wound on the wire material (10) at the tip of the hollow shaft (101) by the rotation of a second drive source (109). Thus, the tape body can be wound on the wire material without extending or cutting the tape body.

Abstract: A multi-touch sensor panel can be created using a substrate with column and row traces formed on either side. Metal traces running along the border of the substrate can be used to bring the row traces to the same edge as the column traces. A single flex circuit can be fabricated to connect to the rows and columns on directly opposing sides. Flex printed circuits can be bonded to directly opposing attachment areas of a substrate by cooling one side of the substrate while bonding the other. In addition, “coverlay” material extending over right-angled traces on the flex circuit ensure that those traces do not get shorted should conductive bonding material get squeezed out during bonding. Furthermore, a spacer is placed at the distal end of the flex circuit to apply even bonding pressure over the entire flex circuit attachment area during bonding.

Abstract: A processing method of a copper-clad aluminum bus-bar includes the following steps: selecting a copper pipe and an aluminum bar, and removing the oxide skins of the the copper pipe internal hole and the aluminum bar excircle by mechanically scrubbing; then putting them into the protective gas to prepare for assembly, inserting the aluminum bar into the copper pipe in the protective gas and closing the two ends to prevent from the air; heating the body with closed-ends in the heating-furnace and preventing them from being oxidized; drawing them to form metallurgical combination; rolling the finished bus-bar rough into copper-clad aluminum bus-bar conductors with different sizes in the rolling mill. The copper-cladaluminum bus-bar combines the two defined conductive metals, copper and aluminum, into one conductor, thereby provides a: lower cost and lighter weight conductor than fine copper conductor under the situation of guaranteeing its reliability.

Abstract: A containment system for containing fragments of a burst rotor including first and second means for frangibly connecting a containment element to first and second walls, the first and second means rupturing upon being subjected to a load mainly produced by a translational motion of at least one fragment impacting the element.

Abstract: A mobile drip irrigation system that includes a supply pipe connected at one end to a liquid source and extending therefrom. At least one tower supports the supply pipe above the ground, and includes a driver for moving the tower and supply pipe in a desired direction. A plurality of ports are positioned along the supply pipe. The system includes a plurality of vertically oriented drop line assemblies. Each drop line assembly has an upper end connected to one of the plurality of ports, and a lower end spaced above the ground. A horizontal liquid distribution system is fluidly connected to the plurality of drop line assemblies to allow a horizontally uniformly spaced drip of the liquid at a desired distance from the ground.

Abstract: Micro-fluid ejection devices, methods for making micro-fluid ejection heads, and micro-fluid ejection heads, including a micro-fluid ejection head. One such micro-fluid ejection head has relatively high resistance thin film heaters adjacent to a substrate. The thin film material comprises silicon, metal, and carbon (SiMC wherein M is a metal). Each thin film heater has a sheet resistance ranging from about 100 to about 600 ohms per square and a thickness ranging from about 100 to about 800 Angstroms.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an inkjet printhead is provided in which a supporting substrate is provided, a conductive layer is deposited and patterned on one side of the supporting substrate, an insulating layer is deposited on the conductive layer, holes are etched through the insulating layer to the conductive layer, metal is deposited in the holes to form metallic vias, an outer surface of the insulating layer and one end of each of the metallic vias are planarized, and a layer of heater material is deposited and patterned on the outer surface to form a heater with a resistive element extending between a pair of contacts. The metallic vias electrically connect the contacts to the conductive layer.

Abstract: A method for connecting heat pipes and a heat sink comprises the steps of drilling a set of through holes through a heat dissipating base slab, implanting heat pipes through the through holes, integrating the heat-dissipating base slab with the heat pipes by punching using a press machine, and bending and twisting the heat pipes according to a predetermined angle and shape, whereby a set of radiation fins will be connected. The heat radiating device thereby produced is used on electronic elements.

Abstract: A method for retrofitting a pulverized coal boiler in an air combustion boiler system is disclosed, which has a plurality of burners over a plurality of stages along the vertical direction on a wall surface of a furnace of the pulverized coal boiler and an after-air port for introducing air for two-stage combustion located above the burners to retrofit into a two-stage combustion pulverized coal boiler in an oxyfuel combustion boiler system.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a hybrid hair removal device that comprises an electrical hair removal device having a body that is intended for being gripped by a user's hand and a head that is intended for contact with a user's skin during regular operation, and an attachment that comprises a handle structure that detachably envelopes at least a part of the outer surface of the body and a skin treatment unit mounted at the handle structure. Such a hybrid hair removal device allows easily detaching the attachment from the hair removal device. The invention is also concerned with such an attachment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a small electrical appliance for removing hairs, with a handpiece extending in the direction of a center axis and provided with front and rear sides and side faces, and with an operating head which is secured on the handpiece via a retaining device and has an operating unit. The operating unit is composed of at least one operating element which is set in motion via a drive member by an electrical drive motor formed in the small appliance, such that, when the operating unit slides along the skin surface of a user, hairs are removed by the operating unit. The retaining device is connected to the handpiece via guide means in such a way that, when a force (F1 or F2) acts on the operating head in the guiding direction, at least a lateral movement (c or d) of the operating head relative to the handpiece takes place.

Abstract: A razor cartridge is provided having a first lateral end portion, a second lateral end portion, a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the rear portion has a back end wall. At least one blade is mounted to the housing, wherein the blade has a length extending from the first lateral end portion to the second lateral end portion. A guard is positioned at the front of the housing, and extends from the first lateral end portion to the second lateral end portion. A cap is positioned at the rear portion of the housing and has a length extending from the first lateral end portion to the second lateral end portion. The cap has a plurality of ribs generally transverse to the blade which define a plurality of channels that extend from the rear portion of the housing to at least along a portion of the rear wall.

Abstract: A scraper includes a shell, a first controlling mechanism moveably installed within the shell for carrying a razor. The first controlling mechanism is moveable between a first position that the razor is exposed outside the shell and a second position that the razor is concealed in the shell. The scraper also includes a second controlling mechanism being independent of the first controlling mechanism and being utilized to selectively lock the razor therein. The razor is adapted to be removed from the first controlling mechanism when the second controlling mechanism is in an unlocked position. In addition, the scraper includes a compartment defined in the shell for storing unused razor(s).

Abstract: A hair-clipping device comprises a stationary cutter member (2; 52; 102; 152; 202; 252; 302; 352), at least one movable cutter member (7; 57; 407; 457), and a drive (9, 14, 15; 465) coupled to the movable cutter member (7; 57; 407; 457) for driving movement of the movable cutter member (7; 57; 407; 457). The stationary cutter member (2; 402 52; 102; 152; 202; 252; 302; 352) has an outer surface (3; 53; 103), a chamber (4) bounded by an inner surface (5) and at least one hair-catching opening (6; 56; 406) extending from the outer surface (3; 53; 103) to the inner surface (5). The movable cutter member (7; 57; 407; 457) comprises at least one cutting edge (8), fits in the chamber (4) with a free, close fit and includes a continuous carrier (15; 465) oriented in longitudinal direction of the movable cutter member (7; 57; 407; 457). The cutting edges (8) are provided on cutters (16) projecting radially from the carrier (15; 465). A set of cutter members for such a hair-clipping device is also described.

Abstract: A food processing tool particularly suited for processing garlic and the like generally includes a main body having a tray configured to allow garlic to be passed back and forth across the tray for processing as desired. The main body optionally includes a pair of opposing guides positioned on opposing lateral sides of the tray and a plurality of ribs provided along either a portion or the entirety of the tray to reduce friction and improve the sliding ability of the garlic along the ribs and therefore the tray. A main slicing blade and one or more pluralities of blades are provided to slice, mince, or julienne cut the garlic. A pusher and cap is configured to selectively allow or restrict rotational movement of the cap and garlic for different orientations when cutting.

Abstract: A hook-shaped knife blade is provided having a curved sharpened inside edge, the sharpened edge comprising a plurality of serrations. The plurality of serrations abut each other to form a plurality of points where adjacent serrations abut, and each serration has an arc-shaped scallop forming a portion of the sharpened edge. The serrations move material away from the leading edge of the blade, thereby keeping the edge cleaner and providing a longer usable blade life. Moreover, the points provide localized pressure on the material when starting a cut, enabling better penetration into the material, while each serration acts as a mini-hook blade, forcing the material to be cut into the curve instead of pushing it away.

Abstract: The invention provides a transverse guide (14, 29) of a saw blade (5, 27) for a machine tool, particularly for a hand-guided machine tool (1) in the form of a band saw or jigsaw (2), wherein the saw blade (5, 27) can be rotated about the longitudinal axis (9) thereof by way of said guide in the opposite direction to said forces as a function of transverse and/or torsional forces acting on the saw blade (5, 27).

Abstract: Razor handle extension shaving assembly for extending the reach of a razor shaving apparatus via handle means. There is disclosed a razor handle extension shaving assembly that is easy to use and manufacture having a simplistic, yet efficient design for a handle extension assembly having a substantially unitary structure without relative moving parts. The assembly is comprised of lightweight materials and containing an array of fluid flow apertures for facilitating use in wet and/or slippery conditions. A unique razor device retention mechanism consisting of a frictional grip means and razor receiving means operatively coupled to one another are distinctive features and said means is adapted to receive a variety of differently sized razor devices. Another feature of the assembly lies in a unique handle structure having an angled portion along a reduced diameter middle portion.

Abstract: A rotary encoder includes a stator and a rotor, the rotor being disposed in a manner allowing rotation relative to the stator with the aid of a bearing. The rotor has a shaft, a positive-locking device as well as a code disk being secured in rotatably fixed manner to the shaft. The stator has a body having a scanning device for scanning the code disk, a compensating coupling and a housing. The body is joined to the housing by the compensating coupling. The housing has a further positive-locking device, the rotary encoder being pre-adjusted such that in operation of the rotary encoder, at a predefined relative angular position between the positive-locking device of the shaft and the further positive-locking device of the housing, a predefined angle value is able to be output by the rotary encoder. A series of rotary encoders may be provided.

Abstract: A pulley alignment apparatus including an elongated body having a mounting surface, two elongated legs extending outward from the mounting surface, each of the legs terminating at a tip, a laser supported by the body, wherein the laser is configured to project a planar beam, a power supply for supplying electrical power to the laser, a normally-open switch configured to detect contact between the body and a pulley, wherein the switch electrically couples the laser with the power supply when the contact is detected, and a magnet supported by the body proximate the mounting surface.

Abstract: A probe system includes a scanning head and a transceiver element. By touching a stylus, a sensor element is able to generate a sensor signal. The scanning head and the transceiver element are configured such that a wireless information transmission is able to be established between them. The probe contact information is able to be transmitted from the scanning head to the transceiver element by a first signal whose carrier wave is an optical wave, and furthermore, additional information is able to be transmitted between the scanning head and the transceiver element by an additional signal whose carrier wave is a radio wave.

Abstract: A measuring device includes a transfer sleeve, an assist assembly, and a caliper gauge. The transfer sleeve includes two end surfaces and a side surface; the sleeve defines a transfer hole along the longitudinal direction thereof and perpendicular to the end surfaces, and the transfer hole passes through two end surfaces; the transfer sleeve defines a screw hole along the transversal direction thereof in the side surface and communicates with the transfer hole. The assist assembly is screwed in the screw hole, and includes a screw rod, a spring element, and a ball; the screw rod defines a receiving hole therein; the spring element and the ball are inserted into the receiving hole in sequence. The caliper gauge includes a base plate and two side plate extending upright from opposite edges of the base plate correspondingly.

Abstract: A method of classifying a dent on a surface of a shipping container as being in an acceptable or unacceptable classification includes calculating at least one of an acceptable dent depth range corresponding to the acceptable classification and an unacceptable dent depth range corresponding to the unacceptable classification. The method further includes measuring a depth of the dent with a measurement apparatus and comparing the depth with the acceptable and/or unacceptable dent depth ranges to classify the dent in the acceptable or unacceptable classification. The method of classifying the dent on the surface of the shipping container is accurate and repeatable because it includes measuring the depth of the dent and comparing the depth with the acceptable and unacceptable dent depth ranges. The ability to classify dents allows recipients of the shipping containers to consistently accept or reject shipping containers having dents in the acceptable and unacceptable classifications, respectively.

Abstract: A system and process for removing an inorganic salt from a catalyst roaster belt is disclosed. The system includes an apparatus with a drying vessel having a catalyst roaster belt inlet, a catalyst roaster belt outlet, a heating medium inlet, and a heating medium outlet, wherein the catalyst roaster belt inlet and the catalyst roaster belt outlet are spaced apart along a first direction, the heating medium inlet and the heating medium outlet are spaced apart along a second direction, the heating medium inlet is spaced apart from the catalyst roaster belt inlet in the second direction, and the catalyst roaster belt inlet is between the heating medium inlet and the heating medium outlet along the second direction. The system includes an acid bath and a moveable catalyst roaster belt extending from the acid bath through the catalyst roaster belt inlet and through the catalyst roaster belt outlet.

Abstract: The Universal exhaust system provides a quick and easy way to prevent dryer lint from accumulating in the dryer.

Abstract: An egg dryer incorporating a rotating spool bar conveyor extending between an inlet end and an outlet end and upon which are supported a plurality of eggs conveyed through the body. An airflow exhibiting a humidity less than that associated with an environment outside the body is directed from the outlet end in a normal and opposing flowing direction relative to a direction of travel of the eggs. Subset flows of heated/desiccated air are also redirected to one or more intermediate header tubes arranged at internal locations of the body in communication with the conveyor and, in combination with impinging baffle plates mounted in proximity to the header tubes, provide additional and targeting drying of such as the ends of the eggs in combination with the overall heated/desiccated airflow.

Abstract: A fabric-covered fluid-filled therapeutic foot orthotic with thong-cut device system comprising: a top substrate having fabric covering; a bottom substrate having fabric covering; a high viscosity fluid-filled arch supporting, massaging and comforting-medium; a series of dot welds placed distally of the metatarsal arch; a series of dot welds on a longitudinal arc through the medial arch; a longitudinal swatch weld towards the lateral mid-foot for directional flow and restriction of fluid towards the lateral mid foot; a rearwardly-placed half-moon shaped indentation; a front bladder seal seam; a heel dot weld; and a single forwardly-orientated indented trim line. The design permits the orthotic to be positioned into closed in shoes for transferring further towards the front of the a thong cut sandal to provide a ‘correct fit’ without losing any effectiveness of the arch support or therapeutic value while eliminating all unnecessary trim lines.

Abstract: Support liners and cushions which include including a plurality of compressible protrusions. An arrangement is provided for interconnecting the compressible protrusions, the interconnecting arrangement being adapted to ensure strict compression of the compressible protrusions upon acceptance of a compressive force.

Abstract: A sole (10) for foldable footwear has a plurality of defined fold lines (34-40) arranged such that the sole can be folded so as to have a folded length that is less than its unfolded length. A pair of foldable shoes provided with the foldable sole (10) can conveniently be packaged for sale from a vending machine.

Abstract: The shoe tongue centralizer assembly includes a binding post and a centralizer band which, together prevent the tongue of any type of laced shoe, boot or other footwear from significant movement either laterally or longitudinally in the footwear. The two piece binding post threads together by means of mating male and female threaded shafts. The shaft of the top portion of the binding post passes through a hole in the center of the top portion of the tongue of the particular footwear. The hole can be either manufactured in the shoe tongue or made by any means that provides a hole of adequate dimensions for the binding post shaft to pass thorough. The lower portion of the binding post threads into the top portion in such a manner that the top and bottom surfaces of the binding post are flush with the shoe tongue surfaces.

Abstract: An article of security footwear includes electronic devices that protect the wearer and those about him by sounding an alarm, emitting an electronic signal, or activating a light source in the event the shoe contains an unauthorized or dangerous article. The shoe is of use when passing through a security pass point. The security shoe can also be provided with electronic communicating and or electronic locator devices with their attendant accessories i.e. power, activating devices, transmitter, antenna, etc. which can be activated by the user or a remote third party.

Abstract: Provided is a personal traction device that includes a traction mechanism that is very comfortable underfoot, while providing excellent traction over slippery surfaces as well as excellent long-term wear.

Abstract: An electric snow-thrower is disclosed having a frame, an axle supported by and extending from the frame, a snow-engaging implement supported by the frame, and an electric motor. In some forms the electric snow thrower includes a transversely oriented electric motor configured to selectively drive the axle and the snow-engaging implement, a support bracket engaging the electric motor and a battery container, and a battery container having a control panel.

Abstract: An excavator bucket including containment portion and associated attachment means in order to attach the bucket to a piece of earthmoving equipment, the containment portion defined by a base wall, an opposed top wall, and a pair of opposed sidewalls located between the base wall and top wall, each of these walls having a forward edge together defining an opening to the containment portion, and a rear wall wherein the base wall, top wall and each side wall taper rearwardly to the rear wall.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a kit for travelers comprising at least one document holder having at least one pocket for storage of travel related documents; said document holder having a luggage identifier code dispose thereon and readily visible; at least one tamper proof mechanism for securing luggage access to avoid tampering; and one or more luggage tags, wherein the luggage tags, the document holder, the tamper proof mechanism each have a substantially similar indicia disposed thereupon providing a visual means for associating the items together.

Abstract: A three-dimensional greeting card having anaglyph or stereographic images and/or text printed thereon that may be viewed using 3D filter glasses that are releasably attached to the body of the greeting card. The glasses are attached along a perforation located along one edge of the greeting card. The glasses contain two film lenses, each lens being a different color. The images and/or text printed upon the greeting card body contain two superimposed images that are each made of a specific color that will be viewed differently behind each film lens contained in the 3D glasses.

Abstract: A machine for controllably flying a flag indoors or outdoors in the absence of natural wind is disclosed; said machine is constituted of a base member having enough depth to house and protect electronic and/or electro-mechanical drive components etc.

Abstract: Device for identifying articles such as animals, comprising a male part and a female part, which male part comprises an arrow-shaped element and which female part is provided with a passage with a front end and a rear end, wherein the arrow-shaped element can be inserted into the passage along the front end, wherein the passage is provided close to the front end with at least one protruding element, and wherein the passage is partly closed close to the rear end by a closing part, wherein the partly closed passage, including the protruding element, are manufactured integrally from a hard material; method for manufacturing such a device.

Abstract: A dual panel-frame interface system for the construction of portable displays comprises one or more frame members and one or more panel members. Each frame member is adapted to accommodate the releasable connection of two general types of panel members. One type of panel member is generally flexible with mounting gaskets flexibly connected to its peripheral edge for receiving engagement by a mounting groove in the frame member. The other type of panel member is a more rigid, face-mounted type that is placed in clinging engagement directly with a lateral wall of the frame member. The frame member is adapted such that when a rigid type panel member is placed in clinging engagement with the lateral wall, the respective unused mounting groove remains visually obscured from a viewpoint outward of the outer surface of the panel member, thus making the system more visually appealing.

Abstract: Rifle upper receivers with integral magazine wells include an extruded elongate inverted U-shaped channel with an interior bore. The interior of the channel has elements formed as surfaces of extrusion. The surfaces of extrusion provide guidance and support for a magazine and trigger guard assembly pins. The present invention is manufactured by extruding an elongate tube in a closed-box profile with an interior bore, milling a series of slots into the top of the tube, machining a bottom channel opening by removing portions of the bottom of the tube, machining holes in the sides of the tube, and machining a recess in the top of the interior of the tube.

Abstract: Plastic magazines for use with firearms are described. An example plastic magazine for use with firearms includes a plurality of sidewalls along which cartridges are to be moved during a reloading of a firearm. Each of the plurality of sidewalls comprises a plastic material. Additionally, the example plastic magazine includes a metal coating adjacent a first surface of a first sidewall of the plurality of sidewalls, wherein the interior surface of the first sidewall is in a direction of fire.

Abstract: A revolver for firing high velocity ammunition includes a frame, a cylinder, a barrel, and a firing mechanism. The revolver may include one or more of the following, each of which is especially adapted for use in the context of firing high velocity ammunition: spacers for adjusting a barrel-cylinder gap, for eliminating broaching of the rearward surface(s) of the barrel; a forcing cone formed in the rearward opening of the barrel for accommodating deformed projectiles; a reflective surface (e.g., mirrored surface) provided on the cone and/or barrel rearward surfaces, for reducing erosion resulting from using high velocity ammunition; gain-twist rifling in the barrel for a smoother transition to full projectile velocity; a larger diameter, hardened firing pin bushing for minimizing brass flow in the rearward direction; and a front sight assembly that minimizes lateral shift or drift of the sight pin during firing.

Abstract: A releasing device for a spring-loaded firing pin (1) or a spring-loaded firing-pin piece, in particular of a firearm, with at least one release trigger (2) that can be activated by hand, in particular, with at least one finger, and with a control body (3) acting on the firing pin (1) or the firing-pin piece. A transmission mechanism is arranged and/or acts between the release trigger (2) and the control body (1), and the transmission mechanism has a series of roller bodies (4) lying one on the other, advantageously balls and/or cylinders.

Abstract: An adjustable recoil reducing shooting rest disclosed. The shooting rest may be adjusted to absorb differing amounts of recoil from various rifles to prevent rifle any bounce that may add to aim inaccuracy. The user may also adjust both the horizontal and vertical aim of the rifle to consistently aim at the same location after multiple shots. The shooting rest may be secured to an unmodified support surface, and the rest consistently supports the butt stock of the rifle regardless of the vertical angle of the rest.

Abstract: A collimator of static cling vinyl is attached on a lens of eyeglasses by electrostatic attraction. The collimator has an aperture formed as a hole in a flat circle of opaque material, where the hole is located at a center of the circle. A person wearing the eyeglasses generates a sight line from an eye of the person through the aperture of the collimator and through a rear sight of the open sights and across a front sight of the open sights and to a target. The aperture of the collimator optically clears the vision of the eye of the person to aid in the person's simultaneous visualization of the rear sight, the front sight, and the target. The eyeglasses may be for vision correction, safety, sunglasses, etc.

Abstract: A rubber decoy anchor including a truncated cone shaped base with a major floor section and a minor floor section; and a loop structure having two parallel linear segments connected at a first end to an end of an arched section and at a second end to an outer portion of the major floor section of the base.

Abstract: A remote controlled decoy is provided. The remote control decoy operates using two propellers secured to a hull and remotely controlled by a radio frequency transmitter. A shell resembling a particular waterfowl is releasably coupled to a hull which serves as a watertight compartment for the receiver and the electronics associated with the propulsion of the decoy. The decoy may also be provided with strobe lights to draw attention to the decoy from passing waterfowl.

Abstract: A fishing rig and method of fishing. The fishing rig has a leader with a first and second end, at least one bait hook attached to the leader, and at least one game fish hook attached to the leader. The at least one game fish hook is positioned relative to the at least one bait hook so that a bait attached to the bait hook attracts a game fish to the game fish hook.

Abstract: A new fishing net 10 that has a handle 12, a looped portion 14, a net 16 attached to the looped portion 14, an elastic cord 18 that has a first segment 34 that extends from the handle 12 to an apex region 28 of the net 16, and a cord engagement means 20 that is located on the handle 12 and through which the cord 18 slidably passes to define a second segment 36 of the cord 18. The cord engagement means 20 frictionally engaging the cord 18 to allow the cord 18 to be incrementally extended in length between the handle 12 and the net 16 by exerting tension thereon in the first segment 34 and allowing the cord 18 to be retracted in length by exerting a tension thereon in the second segment 36.