Abstract: One aspect of the present invention includes a first component that includes a solid body including a first and second aperture, a lip, and a groove. Also included is a second component that also includes an aperture corresponding to the first aperture of the first component. The second component is preferably operatively connected to and slidingly engageable with the first component. Finally, a third component is also included having a first end movably connected to the first component and a second free end operable to be engaged with the second aperture formed in the first component. When the free end of the third component is positioned within the second aperture of the first component, and when the second component is engaged with the lip and the groove of the first component, a flange of the second component prevents the free end of the third component from being removed from the second aperture of the first component.

Abstract: A safety hook assembly comprises a body including a coupling portion and a hooking portion extending from the coupling portion, between a distal end of the hooking portion and the coupling portion being defined a gap, the coupling portion including a second hole having an opening and an orifice communicating with each other; a retaining set including an engaging member, a shaft member, and a first resilient element, the shaft member being fixed to the engaging member, inserted to the second hole, and moving between the opening and the orifice; a hooking member including a safety hook and a second resilient element, the safety hook swinging to a first and a second positions of the coupling portion to actuate the shaft member to move to the orifice and the opening respectively, and the second resilient element actuating the safety hook to swing toward the first position of the coupling portion.

Abstract: Arrangement with one or more buckles, wherein each buckle has at least two buckle parts that are detachably connectable with each other, at least one release mechanism, actuatable by means of pressure for detaching the buckle parts from each other, and at least one pressure accumulator connected via at least one pressure line with the buckle(s) for actuating the release mechanism of the buckle, and with at least one release valve for opening a pressure connection guided via the pressure line between the pressure accumulator and the buckle or the buckles, and with at least one trigger for actuating the release valve, wherein the arrangement has a pump for the build-up of pressure in the pressure accumulator.

Abstract: A laminate (6) is prepared by superposing a fibrous web (1a), (1b) containing fibers comprising polyethylene terephthalate on one side or both sides of a net-form sheet (4); water needling the fibrous web (1a), (1b) to entangle the fibers of the fibrous web (1a), (1b) with each other, and also to entangle the fibers of the fibrous web (1a), (1b) with the net-form sheet (4); and then, blowing hot air having a temperature above the glass transition temperature (Tg (° C.)) of the polyethylene terephthalate and below “Tg (° C.)+70° C.” to the laminate (6) by through-air technique. Preferably, after preparing the laminate (6) by entangling the fibers of the fibrous web(s) (1a), (1b) with the net-form sheet (4), the laminate (6) is dried with hot air; and then hot air is blown to the laminate (6) by through-air technique.

Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor is manufactured which includes at least one capacitor element having an anode portion, a dielectric film covering a part of the anode portion and a cathode portion located on the dielectric film; and a piece member attached to each anode portion. The dielectric film is formed on each of a plurality of anode portions including the anode portion. A connecting portion connecting the plurality of anode portions to each other is provided. After the step of providing the connecting portion, the cathode portion is formed on the dielectric film in order to form a plurality of capacitor elements including at least one capacitor element. After the step of forming the cathode portion, the piece member is cut out from the connecting portion in order to separate the plurality of capacitor elements from each other.

Abstract: Methods of providing flexible duct are provided. The methods include the steps of providing an inner core, the inner core having a cylindrical shape and an outer surface, providing a layer of insulation having a constant uncompressed thickness, fiber diameter and density, wrapping the layer of insulation around the outer surface of the inner core thereby forming a layered assembly, selecting an outer jacket from a set of outer jackets of different diameters, the selected outer jacket configured to compress the layer of insulation to a desired thickness and inserting the layered assembly into the selected outer jacket thereby forming flexible duct. The thickness of the compressed layer of insulation provides a desired insulative value. The outer jackets included in the set of outer jackets are configured to compress the layer of insulation into a plurality of flexible duct having different insulative values from each other.

Abstract: A hand tool for guiding a workpiece into a position during installation of the workpiece comprises a handle having an elongated shaft and a strike block fastened to the elongated shaft. The strike block includes an impact surface, a flange coupled to the impact surface to distribute a force applied to the impact surface to the workpiece, and a ledge extending generally perpendicular to the flange and seatable upon the workpiece.

Abstract: A swing motion rail road freight car truck is provided that has a truck bolster and a pair of side frames, the truck bolster being mounted transversely relative to the side frames. The side frames have spring seats for the groups of springs. The springs seats may be rigidly mounted in the side frames. Friction dampers are provided in inboard and outboard pairs. The biasing force on the dampers urges then to that act between the bolster ands and sideframes to resist parallelogram deflection of the truck. The bearing adapters and sideframe pedestal seats interact on a rolling linear contact interface that has a relatively small radius of curvature.

Abstract: A production robust autofrettage process for strengthening fuel injector nozzle tips includes applying a vacuum to the interior volume of the nozzle tip. Plugs are suctioned over each of the nozzle outlets. Nozzle outlets are blocked by pressing the plugs between the nozzle tip and a fixture component. The nozzle tip is then autofrettaged at least in part by pressurizing the interior volume with an autofrettage liquid. The plugs are then removed from the nozzle outlets leaving the nozzle tip strengthened with compressive residual stress, especially in the sac region of the interior volume of the nozzle tip.

Abstract: A plug removal and/or installation system 400, which has a structural framework configured to support a removal assembly and that, allows approximately one axis motion of the removal device. The removal device is configured with a plug attachment device that is configured to pass through a lower framework structural opening. The structural framework is configured to movably self align so that the removal device exerts approximately a linear force on a plug 300 along an approximately single axis 335 parallel to a plug central axis.

Abstract: A surgical fastener comprising a clip movable between an open configuration and a closed configuration and a biasing member contacting the clip and biasing the dip to its open configuration when the biasing member is actuated. The biasing member and clip both tend to assume the closed configuration when no external forces are applied to them. A needle may be releasably attached to the clip. Methods for making the fasteners are also disclosed, in which both the clip and the biasing member are set in the closed position.

Abstract: A joint is produced in at least two overlapping workpieces (W1, W2) using a joining tool comprising a punch (16) reciprocally disposed in a cylinder. The workpieces (W1, W2) are disposed between the tool and a die (12) and the tool is used to apply a compressive force to deform the workpieces into a joint at a joining area between the tool and the die. Continuous ultra-sonic energy (A) is applied to at least one of the workpieces in the joining area for at least part of the time during production of the joint so as to increase the ductility of at least one of the workpieces in the joining area. This induces an acousto-plastic effect in the material being formed which temporarily reduces its strength so as to exhibit increased ductility. The joining method is used in self-piercing riveting and enables viable joints to be formed in high strength materials or thick sheets of material.

Abstract: A PVD target structure for use in physical vapor deposition. The PVD target structure includes a consumable slab of source material and one or more detectors for indicating when the slab of source material is approaching or has been reduced to a given quantity representing a service lifetime endpoint of the target structure. Each detector includes an enclosure which may be made by forming a plurality of bores in a bulk material and separating the bulk material into a plurality of discrete enclosure units each including one of the bores. Alternatively, the enclosure of the detector may be made using a mold having one or more mold members and an extrusion, casting, electrical chemical plating, and/or sheet forming method.

Abstract: To realize a plasma display panel having display performances of high precision and high brightness with low power consumption, after formation of base film (91), a metal oxide paste made of metal oxide particles, an organic component including a photopolymerization initiator, a water-soluble cellulose derivative, and a photopolymerization monomer, and a diluting solvent is applied. By exposing, developing, and firing the paste film, agglomerated particles as a plurality of metal oxide particles agglomerated are formed so as to be attached on base film (91). The content of the metal oxide particles included in the metal oxide paste is 1.5% by volume or less.

Abstract: An armature for an electric motor has a lamination stack on a shaft with a commutator mounted on one end of the shaft. Magnet wires wound in slots in the lamination stack, the commutator and armature shaft are at least partially encapsulated in thermoset. The commutator has a commutator ring divided into a plurality of segments with slots between the segments that are filled with a second plastic when the commutator is made by molding a core of the second plastic, such as phenolic, in the commutator ring before the commutator ring is mounted on the armature shaft. Prior to molding the thermoset, the commutator ring is sealed. The seal prevents the thermoset from flowing into the slots between the commutator ring segments or over the commutator ring.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lithium secondary battery, the method includes the operations of injecting a lithium salt; arranging an electrode assembly comprising a positive electrode, a separator, and a negative electrode; and injecting a solvent excluding the lithium salt.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a heat-resistant nonwoven fabric comprising a layer having heat resistance property and a layer having anti-oxidative property, wherein the heat-resistant nonwoven fabric has a puncture strength of 0.5 N or more after heat treatment at 250° C. for 50 hours; and a position of an absorption band (A) showing a maximum infrared absorbance in the region of 500 cm?1 to 3000 cm?1 of the layer having an anti-oxidative property does not change before and after applying a voltage of 2.

Abstract: Methods of and factories for thin-film battery manufacturing are described. A method includes operations for fabricating a thin-film battery. A factory includes one or more tool sets for fabricating a thin-film battery.

Abstract: A component, e.g. a prosthetic ball and socket joint like an acetabular cup of a prosthetic joint, having a male or female location feature in a surface thereof for mutual interfit with a fixing member of a fixing assembly for securing the fixing member to the surface of the component and optionally for securing the component to a second component by means of a fixing screw.

Abstract: A phone cable crimping tool is disclosed. The phone cable crimping tool comprises a body part, a first crimping head, a second crimping head, and a rotary unit. The body part comprises a first end and a second end; the first crimping head is connected to the first end of the body part; the second crimping head is connected to the second end of the body part; the rotary unit is pivotally connected to the body part, and the rotary unit is located externally to either the first crimping head or the second crimping head through rotary movements.

Abstract: An electrical ground (36) of an RF impedance matching network (33) is connected to a connection area (50) on the grounded chamber cover (18) of a plasma chamber. The connection area is offset away from the center of the chamber cover toward a workpiece passageway (20). Alternatively, an RF power supply (30) has an electrically grounded output (32) that is connected to a connection area (52) on the chamber cover having such offset. Alternatively, an RF transmission line (37) has an electrically grounded conductor (39) that is connected between a grounded output of an RF power supply and a connection area (52) on the chamber cover having such offset.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an electrostatic clamp configured to electrostatically clamp an article to an article support in a lithographic apparatus. The method includes providing a first layer of material, etching a recess in the first layer of material, and disposing an electrode in the recess of the first layer of material.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an amplifier circuit is formed to minimize pop and click noise on the outputs of the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit is configured to place an output stage of the amplifier circuit in a high impedance state to minimize the pop and click noise. In another embodiment, the amplifier circuit is configured to couple the inputs of two amplifiers together to minimize the pop and click noise.

Abstract: A method of making an electronic package designed for interconnecting high density patterns of conductors of an electronic device (e.g., semiconductor chip) and less dense patterns of conductors of hosting circuitized substrates (e.g., chip carriers, PCBs). In one embodiment, the method includes bonding a chip to a single dielectric layer, forming a high density pattern of conductors on one surface of the layer, forming openings in the layer and then depositing metallurgy to form a desired circuit pattern which is then adapted for engaging and being electrically coupled to a corresponding pattern on yet another hosting substrate. According to another embodiment of the invention, an electronic package using a dual layered interposer is provided. Also provided are methods of making circuitized substrate assemblies using the electronic packages made using the invention's teachings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, including: mounting a strip substrate on a fixing member; separating the strip substrate into unit substrates by performing a singulation process; attaching solder balls onto the unit substrates using a jig; and fixing the solder balls on the unit substrates by performing a reflow process. The method of manufacturing a printed circuit board is advantageous in that the solder balls can be accurately formed at the predetermined positions of the strip substrate because they are attached to the unit substrates after the warpage of the strip substrate was reduced by a singulation process.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrode assembly. The method comprises: forming a comb having a plurality of electrode contacts, wherein the surface of at least one of the electrode contacts comprises a plurality of indentations such that the effective surface area per area unit of a center region of the at least one electrode contact is larger than the effective surface area per area unit of the of the region of the surface outside the center region; assembling an array of electrode contacts from the comb; molding a carrier member about the assembled array of electrode contacts, wherein a surface of the at least one electrode contact is covered by a layer of the carrier member material; and removing the layer of carrier member material on the surface of the at least one electrode contact.

Abstract: In a method for fabricating a heat exchanger, a metal body includes a bore and inlet and outlet connectors fitted to the body at respective inlet and outlet ends of the bore. The connectors each include an inner surface in which annular grooves are formed. A tube is inserted in the bore such that inlet and outlet ends of the tube are respectively located in the inlet and outlet connectors. A mandrel is operated to expand at least a portion of the tube into contact with the body, and to expand the inlet and outlet tube ends into contact with the grooves of the inlet and outlet connectors, respectively. The heat exchanger provides improved thermal exchange efficiency between the tube and the body, and fluid-tight connections between the tube and the inlet and outlet connectors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hair removal apparatus having a housing (1) which holds a drive motor (2) for at least one first cutting system designed as a trimmer (4). The trimmer (4) has at least two cutting parts (7, 8), each having at least two rows of teeth that are drivable relative to one another. The hair removal apparatus has at least one other second cutting system, which has at least one sharp-edged razor blade (22). The second cutting system is arranged on a carrier element (19) which is movably guided on the housing (1). The carrying element (19) is adjustable in at least two different positions by a corresponding switching movement by the user. The trimmer (4) is always connected to the drive motor (2).

Abstract: A novel razor cartridge is disclosed where the cartridge comprises at least one indicium incorporated onto an exterior surface of at least one component of the razor cartridge. The indicia may include functional and/or aesthetic benefits communicated or obtained to the user before, during or after use the razor product. In one embodiment, the indicia are water droplets recessed into the lube ring of the razor cartridge, conveying the benefits of the lube ring and/or razor product to the consumer such as skin moisturization and/or the release of lubricant.

Abstract: A tool for cleaving a plastic optical fiber has a body with a cleaving aperture at the insertion face of the body and through which the termination end section of the plastic optical fiber is inserted and in which an operative section is positioned upon inserting the plastic optical fiber into the tool. A cutting blade has a cutting edge and is moveable along a cutting path between a first operative position at which the cutting edge is spaced from the cleaving axis and a second operative position at which the cutting edge intersects the cleaving axis to cleave the plastic optical fiber to create an optical finish on an end surface of the operative section of the plastic optical fiber. A clearance region is located at the termination face of the body and generally aligned with the cleaving aperture and in which the termination end section may deflect upon engagement of the cutting blade with the plastic optical fiber.

Abstract: A garden shears has a first shear, a second shear, a separator, an engaging member and two joined pressing arms. A cutting portion of the first shear is offset from the handle portion, and central portion has a centrally positioned first pivot hole and a first eccentric pivot hole. A central portion of the second shear has a second pivot hole. A side of the second shear has a strip-shaped extending portion with an end bent towards the other side of the second shear and having an engaging gear rack, which defines an escape region. An arcuate limiting guide groove is disposed between the second pivot hole above the escape region. The engaging member has an arcuate engaging tip edge with a protrusion. The pressing arms are bi-leveled with a beveled connection and have a handle at a lower portion and a second eccentric pivot hole at an upper portion.

Abstract: A method preparing for tiling a surface generally includes the steps of: measuring the surface with a cable measuring device to produce a digitized plan of the surface; displaying a plurality of possible tile layout for the surface on a display of a computer containing the produced digitized plan and programmed to display tile layouts for the surface depending on parameters including tile size, grout width, and tile orientation; selecting a tile layout, and placing the selected tile layout on the surface with the device. The method may include using the device for placing cut lines on the tiles.

Abstract: A template for centering the rollers at the foot of an ingot mold which allows a quick and accurate centering of said rollers, regardless of the operator's skill and experience. There is also described a corresponding method for centering the rollers at the foot of an ingot mold.

Abstract: A train rail alignment and distance system. The train rail alignment and distance system is a durable, highly accurate, portable electronic measurement system that is used for determining both rail inclination and distance between substantially parallel train rail sections during the processes of railway construction, maintenance, and monitoring. The system is designed to work accurately across a wide temperature range and in extreme weather conditions. It is designed to be easily manufactured, configured and maintained. The system also includes several optional integrated features and functions such as: field calibration, factory configuration, GPS and/or USB integration, PC and/or Internet-based communications, and data logging, data storage, and data analysis capabilities.

Abstract: A drying appliance having a drying chamber and a process air guide for guiding drying air through the drying chamber. The process air guide has a heat exchanger for cooling process air which includes a charge of humidity and particulates, and which is disposed downstream of the drying chamber within the process air guide. The heat exchanger is coated at least partially with a polymer coating on a part of a surface of the heat exchanger. The part of the surface below the coating has a passivating layer interposed between the coating and the surface.

Abstract: A footwear support for supporting a footwear article onto a support surface. The footwear support includes a base positionable onto the support surface. The footwear support also includes a supporting element extending substantially away from the base for supporting the footwear article. The supporting element defines a supporting element first end and a substantially opposed supporting element second end. The supporting element first end is located substantially adjacent to the base. The supporting element is configurable between a shorter configuration and a longer configuration. The supporting element second end is further away from the base in the longer configuration than in the shorter configuration.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for removing water from a mixture containing at least one compound having at least one group reactive towards isocyanate and containing water, the mixture being applied to the surface of a rotating body A, the mixture flowing over the surface of the rotating body A to an outer region of the surface of the rotating body A and water evaporating from the mixture. In particular, this method is suitable for removing water from alcohols and amines.

Abstract: A footwear sole assembly with at least one compressible protruding element extending downwardly beyond the bottom surface of the outsole, the at least one protruding element providing a natural instability to a wearer when the sole assembly initially contacts a supporting surface. The at least one protruding element is a three-dimensional structure formed of a substantially solid elastomeric material. In another embodiment, the at least one protruding element may also protrude upwardly beyond the sole assembly in such a manner that the wearer's foot can apply pressure to the top portion of said at least one protruding element.

Abstract: An elastic structure made by plastic injection molding comprises an elastic body and a connecting member. The elastic body includes two oppositely-connected half members which are made by plastic injection molding. The connecting member is formed around the circumference of the elastic body by injection molding and seals the two half members. While the connecting member is formed by injection molding, gas will be filled into the elastic body to make the elastic body have buffer elasticity. The half members made by plastic injection molding can be changed in shape as desired by changing the mold and can be formed with a mark portion with a brand slogan or mark during the plastic injection molding, thus making the production more convenient while controlling the yield. Furthermore, the application range of the elastic structure can be widened since the elastic structure can be made into different shapes.

Abstract: A removable protective innersole for safety footwear includes a body made of a plastic material, a puncture-resistant sheet made of metal or plastic, a protective toe-cap made of metal or plastic, and a lining. The lower part of the body is provided with protrusions and/or grooves, suitable for creating a series of recesses between said protective insole and the midsole of the shoe.

Abstract: The present invention is a removable puncture protective footwear insert with an insole with an orthotic shape that includes an arch support and a heel cup made of a cellular foam product, a multiple layer protective material where the layers are bonded together and held within the insole and a cushioning and shock absorption material that helps maintain the insole orthotic shape. The cellular foam product is Poron or ethylene vinyl acetate, Poron and ethylene acetate and the insole can be with or without the heel cup. The multiple layer protective material is a SWEN FLEX material or Lenz Egisto puncture proof material. There are also two or more separate methods for manufacturing a removable puncture protective footwear insert.

Abstract: The invention concerns a spike device (8, 18) for a sole (9) of an anti-slid shoe (1), comprising a spike (22, 32) and a resilient means, said resilient means being arranged to, when in a stressed state, allow the spike (22, 32) to protrude from the sole (9) of the shoe (1) for providing anti-slid properties and to, when reverting to an unstressed state, retract the spike (22, 32) at least partly into the sole (9).

Abstract: A support arranged for disposition within a shoe, boot or sandal, to raise the arch of the foot by everting the forefoot and inverting the rearfoot, thereby locking the midtarsal joint. The support basically comprises a base portion and a wedge portion. The base portion has an upper surface on which the wedge portion is disposed. The wedge portion includes a medial side edge and a lateral side edge and extends from the base of all five metatarsals of the person's foot to the heads of all five metatarsals. The wedge portion tapers in thickness from at least the midline of the wedge portion to the medial side edge. The wedge portion includes an anterior portion that is tapered to the sulcus section of the wearer's foot.

Abstract: A sole structure for an article of footwear is provided. The sole structure extends longitudinally from a back edge to a front edge of the article of footwear and transversely from a medial side to a lateral side of the article of footwear. The sole structure includes an outsole having a ground-contacting layer. A first rib projects upward from the ground-contacting layer. The rib has side walls and an end wall. A channel is defined by the side walls and end wall. The channel opens downward through the ground-contacting layer and has a depth extending above the ground-contacting layer. The rib may have a multi-stage vertical stiffness profile. The sole structure may include a midsole attached to the outsole. An article of footwear having the sole structure attached to an upper is also provided.

Abstract: An ornamental device for footwear of the type having a plurality of eyelets for a shoelace. The ornamental device comprises a mini bungee cord to engage with two opposite eyelets of the footwear. A decorative component is provided. A mechanism is for removably retaining the decorative component to center of the mini bungee cord.

Abstract: An accessory-fastening device for securing an ornamental item onto an article of footwear that is resistant to accidental dislodgment including a sole for contacting the ground mounted to an upper that has a snap hole and a sheet of flexible material having a top side and a bottom side affixed to the upper proximate the snap hole, a snap stud affixed to the sheet of flexible material that extends outward from the article of footwear, and a snap socket which is attached to an ornamental item to removably fasten the ornamental article to the snap stud. The sheet of flexible material that covers the snap hole provides a means of energy absorption and the dissipation of energy caused by the normal activity of a foot bend.

Abstract: A motorcycle boot comprises a sole or tread (22), a rigid shell (20) and an upper (52) associated with the rigid shell; the upper has furthermore a base insole (54) formed by a plurality of tubular channels (56) which extend over most of the bottom surface of the sole (54) and allow the air to pass at right angles to their axis; the shell has at the front an air intake communicating with the front end of the tubular channels.

Abstract: A combined shoe formed by a selected vamps and soles with different functions and appearances at any time, comprises a sole, a vamp and attaching means used to quick-connect the vamp and the sole for forming a whole shoe. The attaching means includes a front cap located in front of the sole for buckling the tip of the vamp; a hind cap located in the hind of the sole for buckling the heel of the vamp; two pairs of matched anti-slide plates located in half-soles/heels of both vamp and sole for preventing relative sliding between the vamp and the sole; and a plurality of pressing means used for pressing the vamp on the sole tightly. The combined shoes provide a multitude of combinations and reduce the shoe purchasing cost. Since the vamp and the sole can be disassembled and assembles quickly, when the wearer enters a room, he needs only remove the sole for keeping the cleanliness of the room and still can keep his feet warm and/or prevent the diffusion of foot odor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for forming a terrain feature such as a snow half pipe used by snow-boarders or skiers. Known half-pipe cutters are inaccurate and limited in height which limits the quality of the formed snow course. The apparatus comprises a frame which comprises an attachment for a self-actuated vehicle and a tool member adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the terrain feature; at least one primary forming surface, such as a belt, running over a working surface of the tool member to form the terrain feature; at least one secondary forming surface, in the form of a heated bar and finishing mats, to contact the formed terrain feature and provide a finish to its surface; and a guidance device, such as a laser guided device, to determine the position of the tool member with respect to the terrain surface.

Abstract: An angled edge bucket excavation tool for excavation use is mounted to an arm of an excavation machine, such as an excavator or loader. The tool has a body mounted for rotation from the arm, a pair of generally flat, non-similar side leading edge plates mounted to the body, a pair of side plates and a formed back sheet mounted to the body and the side leading edges, an angled front leading edge plate mounted to span the region of the angled edge bucket between the side leading edge plates constructed with or without teeth, the angled leading edge attached to the back sheet and the side plates defining, together, an angled edge bucket volume for receiving material excavated from the hard packed substrate during excavation action. Methods of use are also described.