Abstract: An apparatus for conveying containers with a guiding element which contacts the container in at least one area of the peripheral wall thereof and guides the container on a pre-set path, with a driving device which drives the guiding element in order to convey the container, and with a base support element which supports the container at least in part during the conveying in a base region of the container. According to the invention the base support element is vertically displaceable.

Abstract: A transition for connecting a coaxial cable to a conductive metal part such as an antenna has a base and a sleeve. According to the method of the present invention the base is pressed into the groundplane of the antenna to provide a permanent conductive and mechanical connection. A low profile transition has a base and a channel portion parallel to the face of the base.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a carrier for manufacturing a printed circuit board, including: a magnetic sheet; and a metal layer attached to at least one side of the magnetic sheet by magnetic properties of the magnetic sheet. The carrier is advantageous in that its structure can be simplified without performing a vacuum or releasing process at the time of the attachment and separation of the carrier, thus reducing process cost and process time and maintaining the size of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A printed circuit board manufacturing system that uses a substrate that includes a pad and an insulation layer covering the pad. The system includes an image sensor part acquiring an image of the substrate, a control part generating a control signal to form a via hole, and a laser applying part applying a laser, considering the control signal, to the part of the insulation layer that corresponds to the location information of the pad.

Abstract: A multichip module comprises a flexible circuit having conductive patterns on its surface(s) to which microelectronic device(s) are attached. The flexible circuit is enclosed and supported by two rigid frames, which may further be provided with protective heat spreading covers. Contact pads on the rigid frame(s) may be configured to engage a mating socket or they may be solderable to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method of making a thin-type keycap structure including performing a compression molding on a plastic film and a resin together with a mold including a top mold and a bottom mold to form a compression-molded laminate, in which a first surface of the plastic film faces the bottom mold, the resin faces the top mold, the compression-molded laminate includes a plastic film surface and a resin surface, the plastic film surface includes a plurality of bulged portions corresponding to the first recessions of the surface of the bottom mold, and the bulged portions each include a portion of the plastic film and a portion of the resin.

Abstract: A method for constructing millimeter-wave laminate structures using Printed Circuit Board (PCB) processes includes the following steps: Creating a first pressed laminate structure comprising at least two laminas and a cavity, the cavity is shaped as an aperture of a waveguide, and goes perpendicularly through all laminas of the laminate structure. Plating the cavity with electrically conductive plating, using a PCB plating process. Pressing the first pressed laminate structure together with at least two additional laminas comprising a probe printed on one of the at least two additional laminas, into a PCB comprising the first pressed laminate structure and the additional laminas, such that the cavity is sealed only from one end by the additional laminas and the probe, and the probe is positioned above the cavity.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electronic assembly, including at least one electronic component and a circuit trace structure, by which the at least one electronic component is contacted. In the method, a conductive foil is patterned in a first step to form the circuit trace structure. In a second operation, the circuit trace structure is equipped with the at least one electronic component. In a final operation, another foil is laminated onto the conductive foil equipped with the at least one electronic component on the side on which the conductive foil is equipped with the at least one electronic component.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a carrier for manufacturing a substrate, including: an insulation layer including a first metal layer formed on one side or both sides thereof; a second metal layer formed on one side of the first metal layer; and a third metal layer formed on one side of the second metal layer, wherein the second metal layer has a lower melting point than the first metal layer or the third metal layer. The carrier is advantageous in that a build up layer can be separated from a carrier by heating, so that a routing process is not required, with the result that the size of a substrate does not change when the build up layer is separated from the carrier, thereby reusing the carrier and maintaining the compatibility between the substrate and manufacturing facilities.

Abstract: A printed wiring board manufacturing method for forming a hole penetrating through a board having an electric conductor layer and forming the electric conductor layer in the hole to make electrical connection, the method including forming a hole that penetrates through the board in accordance with a drill featured in that a blade portion is formed at a distal end and a groove is formed by one stripe, and an occupying rate of a metal at a proximal end of the blade tip of the body is in the range of 40% to 80%; and a curvature radius in an axially vertical direction of a deepest portion of the groove is in the range of 1.50 to 3.50 mm, forming an electric conductor layer in a hole, and forming an electric conductor circuit on a top layer of the board.

Abstract: A device is provided to attach a connector having an internally threaded base and external threads to a cable having a casing. The device includes a body having a bore therethrough. At least a portion of the bore is threaded and the external threads on the connector are threaded into the threads of the bore until a stop surface in the bore is engaged by a portion of the connector. The device may then be turned to thread the base onto the casing of the cable.

Abstract: A method of repairing an integrally bladed rotor includes the steps of placing a support collar around at least a leading and trailing edge portions of the blade stub, and performing linear friction welding to add a replacement airfoil to the blade stub. The linear friction welding is generally along a direction between the leading and trailing edges. In addition, the support collar leading and trailing edge portions are connected together.

Abstract: A method is provided for repairing a damaged rotor blade on an integrally bladed rotor by removing a damaged portion of a damaged blade leaving a blade stub extending outwardly from the disk and performing a linear friction welding operation to attach a replacement blade segment to the blade stub. The rotor may be disposed operation using a linear friction welding apparatus. The method includes disposing a support collar about the blade stub and securing the support collar to the linear friction welding apparatus prior to a commencement of the bonding operation. A lower surface of the support collar is contoured to mate with a portion of an outer circumference surface of the rotor disk.

Abstract: An installation system and a method for mounting a rotor blade to a hub on a wind turbine are disclosed. The method includes coupling a rotor and a stator together, the rotor rotatably connected to the hub. The method further includes rotating the stator in a first direction, wherein rotation of the stator causes the rotor and the hub to rotate in the first direction. The method further includes securing the hub to prevent rotation of the hub. The installation system includes a coupling device configured to releasably couple a stator and a rotor together and a securing device configured to releasably secure the hub. The installation system further includes at least one stator drive device operably connected to the stator, the stator drive device configured to rotate the stator between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: Provided are a heat sink material made of an alloy or a composite material including two or more types of elements which has an end surface that makes possible formation of an edge portion on which at least a laser element is mounted, a manufacturing method for the same, and a semiconductor laser device including the heat sink material. A heat sink material (10) is made of an alloy or a composite material including two or more types of elements, and provided with a main surface having a relatively large area and a secondary surface having a relatively small area which crosses the main surface, and the secondary surface includes a surface on which a discharging process has been carried out using a discharge wire (200) that is placed approximately parallel to the main surface.

Abstract: A lead hole is formed in a base material of an injection hole member with a straight punch, and then, a taper hole is formed in the base material by widening the lead hole with a taper punch. An intersection line between a virtual plane perpendicular to a central axis of the lead hole and an inner peripheral surface of the lead hole is elliptic in shape, whose major axis is directed along an intersection line between a virtual plane, which includes the central axis of the lead hole and a thickness direction axis of the base material, and the virtual plane perpendicular to the central axis of the lead hole. An intersection line between a virtual plane perpendicular to a central axis of the taper punch and an outer peripheral surface of the taper punch is round in shape.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a wire and cable stripper for cutting the insulation layer off from a wire or a cable. The benefits of the wire and cable stripper include offering a wire or cable cutter that has simple construction, allowing convenience in transportation, and reducing the component number for easy mass production.

Abstract: A core remover for creating cavities in edible materials comprising a cylindrical hollow tube or groove having a distal end that is adapted to serve as a cutting edge and a proximal end, one or several core removal blades extending inward from the interior surface of the hollow tube or groove part way across the hollow tube or groove, said core removal blades being joined by an axis to the interior surface of the hollow tube or groove for allowing its turning over against the interior surface of the hollow tube or groove in the direction of the proximal end and method for creating a hole in edible material.

Abstract: Multi-purpose trauma shears adapted to include structure that enables rapid and effective cutting suitable for use in combat situations, critical care acute medical use or medical traumas requiring the removal of outerwear in a rapid manner. A U-shaped housing is positioned on a loop grip of the shears, the housing having an insertion slot defining an opening at one end and at least one blade having a cutting edge mourned within the housing. The blades are positioned within the housing so as to present a cutting edge obliquely to the insertion slot, so as to rend material inserted into the insertion slot. The insertion slot is generally configured so that the operator may safely snip in one direction and rend in the reverse direction.

Abstract: It is a dual-end function eating utensil with one end serving as a choice for the user whether to use it or not. This eating instrument negates the need for the knife eating utensils in the “take-out” food industry. Most consumers utilizes the spoon specifically for the liquid consumption of their “take-out” meal and the knife is used in cutting solid food portions into smaller bites. Most of the time the knife are used in conjunction with the forks. Dual end utensils that have a exposed serrated end posed a problems with most consumers. The serrated end of a exposed knife is associated with the potential of getting hurt and most people avoid picking up any serrated end no matter what it is made of.

Abstract: A tool for scraping, grinding, smoothing, machining or otherwise finishing a weld joint between two wire electrodes, such as those used in gas metal arc welding (GMAW) systems. When two wire electrode ends are coaxially joined together by a process such as butt welding, it creates a weld joint that can jam a GMAW welding gun or other device with tight dimensional tolerances. The tool described herein may be used to finish such a weld joint so that a relatively uniform cross-sectional shape and/or size is produced across the weld joint, thus, making it less likely to jam the welding gun. According to an exemplary embodiment, the tool is designed to fit over two wire electrodes connected by a weld joint, and generally includes a housing assembly and a cutting device.

Abstract: The present application provides a pruning machine with an extendible rod. The pruning machine also includes a main body and a battery pack. The main body has a housing, a blade group, a motor, a transmission device and a switch on the outside of the housing. The battery pack has a plug to connect with a socket on the main body. One end of the extendible rod has the same plug as the battery pack to connect with the socket of the main body plug and the other end has the same socket of the main body to receive the plug of the battery pack. By using the same plug and socket structure throughout, the present application provides good adaptability and is suitable for a wide range of pruning operations.

Abstract: [Problems to be Solved] The object is to form incisions with improved uniform depth and shape in a coating film formed on an object having a curved surface with a plurality of curvatures or a free-form curved surface. [Means to Solve the Problems] A cutting tool 100 having a plurality of blades, includes: a plurality of shaft parts 31 and 32 having blades 50 at respective one ends and projections 33 and 34 at other positions; a shaft-receiving part 40 having cylindrical parts 41 and 42 fitting to portions of the shaft parts 31 and 32; a guide part 20 having receiving parts 21 for the projections 33 and 34 extending in one direction; and stretchable elastic bodies 60 positioned between the blades 50 and the shaft-receiving part 40, wherein the projections 33 and 34 are movably fitted to the respective receiving parts 21.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting and ejecting noodles, includes: the pair of cutting blade rolls at which a plurality of toroidal-groove sections is formed, the cutting blade rolls cutting a noodle band and ejecting a plurality of noodles, the plurality of toroidal-groove sections having two or more depths, and the plurality of toroidal-groove sections being formed so as to be alternately or sequentially arrayed; a noodle scraper constituted of a plate body having a bent section extending along a longitudinal direction, the noodle scraper including a plurality of scraping tines formed in a comb form, the scraping tines being provided at one of long sides of the plate body and engaged with each of the toroidal-groove sections; a guide section disposed under the noodle scraper, transporting a plurality of the noodles that are dropped from the cutting blade rolls; and a feeding conveyer disposed under the guide section, feeding the plurality of noodles, wherein each scraping tine includes a tine-edge section, the plural

Abstract: A razor includes a handle and detachable blade cartridge. The end of the handle has a pivot sphere upon which the blade cartridge is rotatably mounted, with freedom to pivot around three axes of the handle, and otherwise holds its orientation relative to the handle. The blade cartridge is held to the pivot sphere by a clevis having recesses defined in at least the inner side surfaces of its legs. The recesses, together with the clevis, are sized to admit the pivot sphere between them and to hold the sphere therein once admitted. The clevis and/or the pivot sphere can be formed of a resilient injection molded plastic. The range of motion of the blade cartridge can be limited by forming one or more stops on the pivot sphere to interact with the clevis and thereby interrupt its free rotation.

Abstract: A shaving razor maintenance system includes a razor container defining a reservoir bottom region and razor head supporting structure disposed to restrict razor head and blade portions from entering the reservoir bottom region, and a two-phase liquid including a first liquid including a first anti-microbial agent, and a non-corrosive second liquid. The first liquid is water-miscible and has a specific gravity relatively greater than the specific gravity of the second liquid. The first and second liquids are also immiscible, but, upon agitation, form a temporary, generally homogeneous emulsion. A method for maintaining a razor head and blade portion is also described.

Abstract: The present invention provides for photoluminescent optical fibers that are used to illuminate sighting reticles. The fibers are activated by electromagnetic radiation and emit electromagnetic radiation of various wavelengths at high intensity and for long periods of time. The emission from the photoluminescent fiber can only be seen coming from one terminal end of the fiber, which is designed to be positioned inside the sighting device to illuminate a reticle. The photoluminescent fiber contains a base optical fiber which is covered at least in part by a photoluminescent composition which itself is fully covered by a second composition that allows the activating electromagnetic radiation to pass through to activate the photoluminescent layer while preventing the emissive electromagnetic radiation of the photoluminescent layer from passing back through.

Abstract: An illuminated device for checking an orientation to horizontal, comprising an elongated flat surface for engaging a surface of an object; at least one bubble level disposed in relation to the elongated flat surface to facilitate indicating when the elongated flat surface is horizontal; a light source for illuminating a region in proximity to the elongated flat surface; and an elongated body comprising the elongated flat surface, the at least one bubble level, and the light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to an integral magnetic compass for obtaining deviations in real time, formed by a transparent sphere or cylinder (2), incorporating therein, in a hydrocarbon liquid (3), a polyester or silicon disk (4) to which the rose (5) and the magnet (6) are fitted, being associated with a commutation system formed by integrated software in a device or chip (7), the circuit of which has two inputs: an input (8) to the signal obtained from the magnetic compass (1) itself, obtained by means of a magnetometer (9) or optical reader (10) in association therewith, and another input (11) to the signal from the satellite compass (12) or from the gyroscopic compass (13), and said circuit having an output (14) to a display (15) for viewing and storage of the data for the corresponding deviations, thus obtaining the deviation chart for the magnetic needle in real time, said output being also applicable to the automatic pilot (16).

Abstract: A hands-free measuring instrument is disclosed. The disclosed instrument includes an upright member extending perpendicularly from a base member. At least one magnet is affixed to the instrument to facilitate the mounting thereof on a ferrous workpiece. The disclosed instrument includes at least one level disposed thereupon. Graduations may be provided on the instrument to facilitate measurement of linear distances. Embodiments are disclosed wherein an adjustable ruler arm is provided to facilitate the measurement and inscribing of arbitrary angles relative to the upright member.

Abstract: An angle square includes a basic ruler, a pivotal ruler and a light-projecting element. The basic ruler includes a space defined therein. The pivotal ruler is pivotally connected to the basic ruler between an idle position in the space and an active position out of the space. The light-projecting element is connected to the pivotal ruler.

Abstract: A tape measure with a utensil holding device for holding a variety of elongated utensils for cutting, scoring, marking and scribing incorporating a quick release clamping cam and a threaded adjustment means with a substantially forceful tape brake utilizing a lever and cams to securely lock the tape at a specified measurement. The utensil holding device and tape brake are so configured as to be assembled with the parts on either side of the tape measure to accommodate individual preferences; the utensil being available on one side of the tape or the other; the tape brake lever on either side of the tape measure housing.

Abstract: A multiple function electronic digital measuring gauge with the following features: two measuring arms (Arm 1 and Arm 2), a rotary motion capacitive sensor unit, which include two rotary motion sensors (First Sensor and Second Sensor), an electronic processor unit, and an electronic digital display unit. First Sensor is mounted on Arm 1, and Second Sensor is mounted on Arm 2. With the movement of the two arms, the data created by the capacitive sensor unit is transferred to the electronic processor, which then computes the data into readable data and displays it on the electronic digital display unit. The reading represents the distance between the two measuring arms created by the arm movements. This invention has the following advantages: accurate, easy to operate, time saving, economical, convenient, and multifunctional.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the continuous sublimation of a substance includes cascading a material containing a substance capable of sublimation, such as water, between a plurality of trays vertically stacked within a processing zone provided within a processing chamber. A substantially atmospheric environment is maintained within the processing zone at a temperature whereby the substance sublimes forming a sublimate within the environment. The environment containing the sublimate is contacted with a drying agent such as a desiccant to maintain the environment whereby the substance sublimes at substantially atmospheric pressure and at the controlled temperature.

Abstract: A dryer for drying objects of material has a container-like body. The body is substantially tight and material to be dried can be fed into it. The body may be substantially upright or inclined. The material to be dried is fed at the lower part of the body is discharged from the upper part thereof and drying gas is directed to the dryer substantially at the upper part of the body and taken off from the lower part thereof. This is achieved by shut-off arrangements of the feeding and discharge of the material to be dried and by the structure of the body. The drying gas circulates in the dryer in a substantially closed circulation. The drying gas taken off from the lower part of the body is heated by element of a heating device and the heated drying gas is fed to the upper part of the body.

Abstract: Method for controlling a dryer having a steam generator for generating high temperature steam with heat generation of a steam heater, including a hot air supply step for supplying dried hot air to a drum for drying clothes, and a moisture supply step for supplying moisture to the drum for removing static electricity from the clothes dried in the hot air supply step.

Abstract: A method for removal and condensation of vapors from within an enclosed space (120) is disclosed. An enclosed space (120) containing material (110) is surrounded by an insulative permeable layer (130) having a lowering temperature gradient (230) between the inner surface (220) and the outer surfaces (240). The insulative layer (130) may also be covered by an impermeable layer (140). Heating the material (110) in the enclosed space (120) causes the formation of vapors at a positive pressure within the enclosed space (120). Vapors pass through the inner surface (220) of the insulative permeable layer (130) and contact the permeable materials and are condensed by the lowering temperature within the insulative layer (130). The condensate liquid passes downwardly through the insulative layer (130) for collection.

Abstract: One embodiment of a sandal having a foot strap (11) that engages the foot of a user (20). An upper portion (13) and a lower portion (18) are spaced from one another with a plurality of springs (17) there between, whereby housings (15) are adhered within a number of indentations along the bottom side of the upper portion and along the topside of the lower portion. Other embodiments are described as shown.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shock absorbing device for a shoe sole in a rear foot part which can restrain the inclination of the foot toward the medial side while absorbing the shock of landing on the lateral side of the foot. A shock absorbing device for a shoe sole in a rear foot part according to the present invention, includes: a support element M; deformation elements 3 disposed below the support element, the deformation elements deforming to be compressed vertically at landing; and outer sole elements 2 contacting a ground at landing, each outer sole element being joined to a bottom surface of the respective deformation element. Both the deformation elements 3 and the outer sole elements 2 are substantially separated in a medial-lateral direction in the rear foot part to be arranged at least three regions of the rear foot part. A quotient obtained by dividing an area of a bottom surface of the support element M by an area of bottom surfaces of the outer sole elements 2 is set at about 1.

Abstract: The present invention relates to shoe, in particular a sports shoe. The shoe includes a sole plate having in a forefoot area a plurality of leaf spring elements, wherein the sole plate and the plurality of leaf spring elements are manufactured as a single piece. Each of the plurality of leaf spring elements has one free end not connected with the sole plate.

Abstract: There is provided a sole unit having a midsole section and an outsole section. The midsole incorporates a number of cavities which open at their top ends and which are wider at their bottom ends. The outsole section incorporates a number of diaphragm elements which close off the bottoms of the cavities. In some arrangements there is a footbed which has in its underside a number of recesses disposed above each of the cavities, the recesses being linked by channels and incorporating orifices leading to the inside of an article of footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber. The chamber may be bonded to other portions of the sole to secure the chamber within the sole. A surface of the chamber may also be angled to form a corresponding bevel in a lower surface of the sole structure, potentially in a rear-lateral area of the sole structure. A plate may also extend under a portion of the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides a footbed made of cotton fabric, polyurethane, ethyl vinyl acetate, polyester and thermoplastic gel rubber. The invention also provides footwear which includes a footbed as described herein.

Abstract: A boot including a sole assembly and an upper, the boot extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and heightwise from the sole assembly up to an upper end, the boot including a first envelope that extends along a lower portion and an upper portion. For at least one of the lateral side and medial side, the first envelope includes a front lower flap, a rear lower flap, as well as a rear upper flap, the front lower flap partially extending along the rear lower flap, and the rear upper flap partially extending along the rear lower flap, the front lower flap and rear upper flap extending along the same surface of the rear lower flap.

Abstract: A sole for footwear that is suited for sandy or non-rigid environments, as well as various footwear that includes the sole, are disclosed. The sole includes a first arc structure extending along a forefoot portion of the sole, and a second arc structure extending along a rear foot portion of the sole. The second arc structure has an open end that faces an open end of the first arc structure, and the second arc structure is separated from the first arc structure by a gap. The stability and traction structure further includes a linear structure extending from within the first arc structure to within the second arc structure.

Abstract: A shoe positioning plate has a shoe facing side surface, a sole surface and a shoe positioning member. The sole surface is configured to be a part of a shoe sole when the shoe facing side surface is attached the shoe sole. The shoe positioning member includes at least one abutment disposed on an opposite side of the shoe positioning plate from the shoe facing side surface and extending in an elongated direction of a shoe when the shoe positioning plate is attached the shoe sole.

Abstract: Disclosed therein is a shoe sole for losing weight and a shoe having the same. The shoe sole includes: a shoe sole having a joining recess formed on an upper face or a lower face thereof; and a joining member having a form corresponding to the form of the joining recess and joined to the joining recess, the joining member being made of a material, which is higher in density than that of the shoe sole. The plural joining recesses are respectively formed at the toe area and the central area in a longitudinal direction of the shoe sole, and at least one of the joining recess of the toe area and the joining recess of the central area has an inclined surface.

Abstract: The present invention is a snow removal attachment device used in combination with a piece of snow removal equipment that includes a rubberized pushing tool that is disposed in front of the snow removal attachment device that pushes and moves snow while being used in combination with the snow removal equipment and a mounting and support bracket that removably mounts and secures the rubberized pushing tool to the snow removal equipment. There is also a quick release plate that attaches the mounting and support bracket to the snow removal equipment and a stabilizing chain that stabilizes said rubberized pushing tool and said mounting and support bracket. The invention can also be used to move silage and also includes a method of use.

Abstract: A fluid vortex display device includes a cylindrical vessel sealed at an upper end. A first fluid inlet is coupled to the cylindrical vessel adjacent a lower end of the vessel and directed at a substantial angle to an outer circumference of the cylindrical vessel. A discharge outlet of a pump is coupled to the fluid inlet. A closure is coupled to the lower end of the vessel. The closure includes a fluid outlet that is substantially spaced apart from a central longitudinal axis of the vessel. The closure may project into the cylindrical vessel to create an annular space adjacent the fluid inlet. The fluid outlet may be in the upper surface of the closure, which may not be perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the vessel. A support stand may support the vessel such that it is not perpendicular to a level foundation surface.

Abstract: A novel spinner trophy that includes a supporting base and a decorative member connected to the supporting base for rotation with respect thereto.