Abstract: A skin-cleansing article that is activated by moistening with water, followed by a mechanical action so as to obtain a cleansing foam, includes a fibrous substrate and a cleansing composition. The substrate is a pad based on water-jet-entangled cotton fibres with a basis weight of between 100 and 300 g/m2, and the cleansing composition includes at least one surfactant and a humectant such as glycerol, the amount of water on the substrate being less than 25% by weight of the article, and the article having from 0.1 to 1.2 gram of active material of the composition per gram of the substrate.

Abstract: The cleanup system employs an associated clearing component, such as a tool comprised of squeegee and/or brush elements, to close the entrance to a containment or receptacle unit to thereby prevent leakage or escape of liquid, semi-liquid, and/or dry matter during transport.

Abstract: A toothbrush having a handle with a first end, a second end and a longitudinal axis that extends along the length of the handle from the first end to said second end. A channel having upright side members is located at the first end of the handle and a brush receiving head having individual bristles or tufts of bristles embedded therein which is rotatably coupled to the side members of the channel is adapted to rotate along the longitudinal axis of the handle, either freely or only when a force is applied such as when the bristles in the brush receiving head are pushed or pulled against a user's teeth.

Abstract: The present invention provides a washing device (200). The washing device (200) includes a plurality of washing members (220a-220c). Further, the washing device (200) includes a coupling element (221a, 221b) coupling two or more of the plurality of washing members (220a-220c) such that the plurality of washing members (220a-220c) are movable relative to one another in one or more directions. The washing device (200) also includes a first attachment member (230a) coupled to one or more of the washing members (220a-220c) or the coupling element (221a, 221b).

Abstract: Wiper blade for windscreen wiper modules for vehicles and in a design as a flat wiper blade, with a wiping rubber forming a wiping lip with at least one spring rail connected to the wiping rubber and in addition with at least one spoiler profile connected to the wiping rubber and to the at least one spring rail and manufactured as an independent profile.

Abstract: A bushing suitable for use as a vehicle suspension mount comprises a hydraulic component in series with an outer rubber bushing. The series combination provides good absorption of shock loads without exceeding suspension system packaging constraints.

Abstract: A caster includes a yoke for retaining a wheel, a bearing housing connected to the yoke and a replaceable shielded bearing occupying the bearing housing. The inner wall of the bearing housing is provided with a groove into which a retaining ring may be inserted to prevent the shielded bearing from escaping. A caster mounting assembly having a connecting member which passes through a central opening of the shielded bearing is configured to connect the yoke and the bearing housing to a rollable article, such as chair or table. In the event that the shielded bearing needs to be replaced, the caster may be disassembled, the retaining ring removed from the groove, a new shielded bearing substituted for the old shield bearing, the retaining ring replaced in the groove, and the caster reassembled.

Abstract: In one embodiment a bearing comprises an outer ring surrounding a central hub with inner and outer portions. In this embodiment, the inner portion is longer than the outer portion. The outer ring may be positioned between the inner portion and the outer portion of the central bearing hub. The outer ring may be offset relative to the center of the overall length of the bearing. A drive wheel may comprise a hub, a wheel portion, and a pair of bearings. In this embodiment, the wheel portion may be attached to an outer surface of the hub. The first bearing and the second bearing may be positioned within the hub such that an end of the first bearing abuts an end of the second bearing. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first end of the hub and at least a portion of the second end of the hub are crimped inward.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a block and tackle window balance to be incorporated in single and double hung window assemblies. In one embodiment the block and tackle window balance includes a roller secured within a bottom guide to increase range of travel of a window sash.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hinge device for doors which are used in products, such as refrigerators, etc., to open and close them. In the hinge device, an upper operation unit is connected to a lower operation unit in such a way that a lower cam provided in the lower operation unit is interlocked with an upper cam provided in the upper operation unit by a single shaft, and that the lower cam and the upper cam are moved upwards and downwards in opposite directions.

Abstract: The Multi-purpose Universal Grip is an ergonomically designed grip for use by persons with a thumb and one or more fingers. The grip itself may be manufactured as an accessory or attached to or part of a shaft, wheel, handle, surface, etc.

Abstract: A bag clip with an elongate extruded plastic member having a profile of an inverted teardrop where the downwardly facing edges of the the extruded teardrop shape touch each other and where at least one corner of one surface of the teardrop profile is flared outwards so that a folded top of a bag can easily be slid into the bag clip without having to physically open the clip first. A preferred embodiment includes the extruded plastic member is made of ABS plastic.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for the easy manufacture of a binding device in which resistance in the extraction direction is strengthened by applying an inclination to a movable clasp and ratchet teeth, and provides a binding device manufactured using this manufacturing method. The device includes a band-like body having flexibility and a head portion disposed on an end of the band-like body in the lengthwise direction. The other end of the band-like body in the lengthwise direction is inserted into a through-hole disposed in the head portion to form a loop for securing purposes. The band-like body is connected to the head portion via a curved portion, and an acute angle is formed centered on the curved portion in the direction orthogonal to the insertion direction, etc. of the band-like body into the through-hole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hose clamp to prevent damage of the hose and enhance a fastening force. The hose clamp includes: a clamp body formed by bending a resilient plate-shaped member of a stainless steel; a fastening screw having a head and coupled with a fastening housing which is secured to one end of the clamp body; a plurality of pieced holes formed inwards at the other end of the clamp body to be engaged with the fastening screw; a damage prevention means for preventing the pierced holes or the widthwise edges of the clamp body from penetrating into the hose to damage the surface of the hose during a fastening operation; and a compensation means integrally formed with the clamp body for restraining and firmly fastening the hose in an amount being reduced as the diameter of the hose is decreased due to long-term use.

Abstract: A device for securing shoelaces without needing to tie the shoelaces is disclosed. One embodiment of the device comprises a pair of small, planar fastener disks with an aperture cutout in each disk. Aglets at each end of a shoelace are inserted through fastener-disk apertures and the fasteners are slid down to a desired point or tension on the shoelace, next to one of the article of footwear's eyelets. Because the fastener disks develop a frictional grip on the shoelace, tension in the shoelace is substantially maintained. Importantly, the device can be used to simultaneously secure and article of footwear on a wearer's foot while providing a false impression that the article of footwear is untied and unsecured, a feature desired by the skateboarding community. Additionally, one or more such devices can be used to ornament an article of footwear on the exterior sides of footwear eyelets.

Abstract: A slide fastener comprising a pair of tapes, a top stop, a bottom stop and rows of fastening teeth arranged on the edge of said tapes, comprising at least one pair of dummy teeth located in a gap of the rows of fastening teeth, restoring a continuity of the rows of fastening teeth, so to allow free passage of the slider, and at the same time providing a distinctive feature in the row of fastening teeth.

Abstract: A quick assembly surface fastening system for mounting accessories to a desk or another type of support member, without requiring a separate tool, is provided. The fastening system includes an adjustable clamping device for frictionally engaging an edge of a desk; a clamp nut assembly having a tightening member pivotally attached thereto and adapted for pivoting between a first and second position; and an accessory sleeve configured for mounting upon the clamp nut assembly. The tightening member pivots between the first position to function as a tool for adjusting the clamping device to bring the clamping device into frictional engagement with the support member. The tightening member pivots to the second position where at least a portion of the clamp nut assembly including the tightening member is configured for receiving the accessory sleeve. A method for mounting an accessory to a support member is also provided.

Abstract: The safety belt release mechanism includes sensor and belt release components. The sensor is installed at a low point within the vehicle. The sensor contains water-soluble material that retains a spring in compression so long as the water-soluble material is dry. If the vehicle is immersed in water, the water-soluble material dissolves, releasing the spring. In one embodiment, the spring drives a pin into a pressurized gas (e.g., CO2) cartridge, releasing the gas therein. The gas passes through a tube to the belt release component installed upon a belt latch mechanism, driving a pin from an engaged position in the latch to release the latch. In another embodiment, the spring acts directly to drive the latch pin from the engaged position to release the latch. While one such assembly is disclosed herein, it is most preferred that one such assembly be installed along each safety belt assembly of the vehicle.

Abstract: A fastener includes a pull unit having first and second pull-lace portions, and an intermediate part connected between the pull-lace portions. A tightening unit includes first and second lace holders connected pivotally to each other, and two clamps connected slidably and respectively to the lace holders. The first lace holder has two first rod sections, two hook-connecting rings, and two first pull-lace connectors connected to the first pull-lace portion. The second lace holder has two second rod sections, two hook portions extending respectively through the hook-connecting rings and fixed to the intermediate part, and two second pull-lace connectors connected to the second pull-lace portion. Each clamp has two ends attached slidably to the respective first or second rod sections such that each clamp divides a space between the first or second rod sections into a lace entry hole and a lace exit hole.

Abstract: In a capacitor producing method, a bottom electrode, a thin-film dielectric, and a top electrode are deposited on a substrate so as to form a capacitor, wherein defects including particles and electrical short-circuits between the bottom electrode and the top electrode are detected before the capacitor is divided into capacitor cells. Next, defects such as particles and electrical short-circuits between the bottom electrode and the top electrode are removed before the capacitor is divided into capacitor cells.

Abstract: A universal rubber bushing-extracting tool includes a threaded bolt and two pushing units. Each of the pushing units includes a nut, a mount, a bearing and two pushers. The nut is engaged with the threaded bolt. The mount includes at least two slots defined therein. The bearing bears the mount on the nut. Each of the pushers is movably located in a related one of the slots. The pushers of one of the pushing units push an internal ring of a rubber bushing and the pushers of the other pushing unit push an external ring of the rubber bushing.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for repairing a workpiece having two metal components riveted together. The workpiece has a discrepant joint caused by an improperly-installed-self-piercing rivet. The method includes, but is not limited to providing a repair rivet, positioning the repair rivet proximate the discrepant joint such that the repair rivet is substantially aligned with the improperly-installed-self-piercing rivet, and installing the repair rivet at substantially a same location on the workpiece as the improperly-installed-self-piercing rivet without removing the improperly-installed-self-piercing rivet.

Abstract: A trailer and method for servicing an extendable boom loading apparatus. The trailer includes an end, a support structure, and a plurality of tools. The end opens and receives the extendable boom loading apparatus when extended. The support structure is coupled to the trailer and supports at least a part of the extendable boom loading apparatus at a convenient working height for a technician in the trailer. The tools are coupled to the trailer and are operable to service the extendable boom loading apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for removing the sheath or for stripping fibres of a fibre bundle. Each fibre comprises a core and a sheath, wherein the fibres are arranged adjacent to each other on a base such as to run in a first direction, a cut is made with two blades running perpendicular to the first direction in a plane from opposing sides such that the blades from a notch in each sheath running in the circumferential direction, the fibre bundle is then dipped in a chemical solvent up to the cuts in the fibres for a given period in order to pre-weaken the connection between the sheath and the core and the pre-weakened sheath sections are mechanically drawn from the fibre cores.

Abstract: An ornamental article fixing apparatus configured to fix an ornamental article as a member to be fixed to a sheet-type fixation member including: a tubular portion arranged through the fixation member; one flange portion formed at one end portion of the tubular portion and arranged on the side of a surface portion on one side of the fixation member; and a shaft member arranged so as to penetrate through the tubular portion and having a length longer than the length of the tubular portion, in which one other flange portion is formed at one other end portion of the tubular portion by pulling the shaft member along an axial direction of the tubular portion, and the ornamental article is fixed to the fixation member by the one flange portion and the other flange portion.

Abstract: A floating captive screw installation method includes the step of inserting a lock screw through a spring member and then inserting the lock screw with the spring member into a stepped barrel, the step of inserting the stepped barrel with the spring member and the lock screw into a rotary cap to keep the head of the lock screw outside the rotary cap, the step of forcing a toothed engagement portion of the head of the lock screw into engagement with a retaining groove in the top open side of the rotary cap tightly, and the step of letting a front coupling flange of the rotary cap be stopped against the bottom side of a top coupling flange of the stepped barrel. This installation method eliminates a secondary processing process, saving much installation labor and time.

Abstract: An assembly tool for assembly of a first component of a prosthesis to a second component of the prosthesis for use in joint arthroplasty. The tool includes a first member operably associated with the first component and defines a first member longitudinal axis thereof. A second member is operably associated with the second component and defines a second member longitudinal axis thereof. A washer system is coupled to the second member. A drive mechanism is coupled to washer system, such that as the drive mechanism is activated, the washer system rotates about the second member longitudinal axis and expands along the second member longitudinal axis, wherein such movement further causes the second member to move relative to the first member along the second member longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method is provided for manufacturing an anodized disc seal shell for a container. The method includes: providing a metal disc seal shell having a surface; masking a portion of the surface to provide a masked surface and an unmasked surface; anodizing the unmasked surface; and removing the masking from the masked surface to provide an un-anodized surface.

Abstract: The present application discloses methods and apparatus for installing fitting components, such as a conduit gripping device, on a conduit to form an assembly. The assembly is joinable with at least one other fitting component to form a fitting. The present application also discloses methods and apparatus for evaluating characteristics of components of a mechanically attached connection. Characteristics that may be evaluated include, but are not limited to, the position of a conduit gripping device on a conduit, an amount of axial compression or stroke of the conduit gripping device, an amount of clamping force applied to the conduit gripping device as the conduit gripping device is compressed, and an amount of torque applied to members that compresses the conduit gripping device.

Abstract: A device for attaching a line or wire cable to a connecting element includes an upper and a lower die that each has a press surface. At least one recess outside of the press surfaces is provided between the upper and the lower die that decreases the risk of damage to the dies should an erroneous attachment of the wire cable to the connecting element occur.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for use is provided to remove the flare from the end of a hose to be inserted into a connector. The apparatus serves to align the braids, typically woven of stainless steel mesh, which encompass high pressure hosing such as found in a high pressure gas line. The compressed and aligned strands of mesh can then be easily slid into the receiver of the connector.

Abstract: A device (20) for fastening a vehicle inner lining (14) to a lining support (12) includes a holding element (22) and a receiving element (24). The receiving element (24) has a latching portion (26) that is laterally open and into which the holding element (22) can engage such that it is fastened to the receiving element (24) in the axial direction. Furthermore, the invention also relates to a method of mounting and demounting the vehicle inner lining (14) to or from the lining support (12) by means of this device (20).

Abstract: A device mounter head and a device mounting method using the device mounter head are provided. The device mounter head includes: a cylinder block unit including at least one cylinder in which a piston unit moving along the at least one cylinder is disposed; a pressure control unit which controls pressure inside and outside the at least one cylinder so that the piston moves along the at least one cylinder based on the controlled pressure; and a nozzle which is connected to the piston unit, and includes an inlet exposed to an atmosphere outside the cylinder block unit and a nozzle communication vent connected to the inlet and provided with the controlled pressure, wherein the inlet is configured to suck, grab and release a component using the controlled pressure.

Abstract: Method for producing a distributed lap winding for polyphase systems, in particular for alternators, wherein, in a first step, a chain of laps (60) is formed with a linking direction (R), characterized in that, in a further step, at least one lap (60) is rotated with its lap sides (66) at right angles to the linking direction (R) such that at least one lap side (66) of one lap (60) is arranged alongside at least one lap side (66) of another lap (60) such that the at least one lap side (66) of one lap (60) and the at least one lap side (66) of another lap (60) are arranged at a position which corresponds to a slot position.

Abstract: A processing method of stator, comprising the following steps: Step 100: Forming a stator blank out of a standard bar stock through cold extruding; Step 200; Turning the excircle, the end faces and the sealing groove of the stator blank prepared in step 100, so as to obtain a semi-finished product of stator; Step 300: Performing precision broaching on the inner bore of the semi-finished product of stator prepared in step 200, so as to obtain a finished product of stator. The processing method of stator provided in this invention has the following advantages: The blank cutting allowance is small. The broach is simple to manufacture and of low grinding cost. It is not necessary to turn the internal bore, and the parts have sound heat-treatment performance, and the fatigue resistance of material is improved. Cold extruding technology is adopted so that fluidity of the material is improved.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stator includes forming a stator by assembling segment cores, formed by dividing a stator core in a circumferential direction at a formation position of a slot of the stator core, to a coil conductor that is formed of a rectangular wire bent to include linear portions arranged in the slot and bridge portions that alternately connect the linear portions on one end and the other end of the coil conductor such that the linear portions can be arranged side by side on an imaginary circumference, and fitting a heated outer peripheral ring to an outer periphery of the segment cores. The method also includes reheating the stator at a predetermined temperature in a state where a circularity of the stator is corrected by restraining the outer peripheral ring in the stator to improve the circularity of the stator.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of an electrical bridge including the following steps: (a) providing a first flexible electrically insulating material, (b) laminating a pattern of a second electrically conductive material, on the first material, (c) separating a strap having a connection portion formed from the pattern of electrically conductive material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an inductor for a microelectronic device comprises providing a substrate (610), forming a first plurality of inductor windings (111, 211, 411, 620, 2030) over the substrate, forming a magnetic inductor core (112, 212, 412, 810) over the first plurality of inductor windings, and forming a second plurality of inductor windings (113, 213, 413, 1010) over the magnetic inductor core. In another embodiment, the method comprises forming the inductor on a sacrificial substrate (1610) such that the inductor can subsequently be mounted onto a carrier tape (1810). In yet another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a substrate for a microelectronic device comprises forming an inductor within a build-up layer (101, 102, 103, 104) of a substrate.

Abstract: An architecture is presented that provides an improved tool for installing, adjusting and removing pedals and pegs for bicycles and the like. The improved tool comprises a handle portion and a head portion. The head portion further comprises a cutout portion with a tab for receipt of a peg and an opening for receipt of a pedal nut, while the handle portion facilitates easy and secure handling of the improved tool.

Abstract: A system of assembling storage devices in the form of electrical energy modules includes two pairs of positive and negative terminals for each module, in which each of the pairs of positive and negative terminals is distributed over at least one of the external faces of each module, thus forming a terminal strip of the module. At least one interconnection block can be inserted onto part of each of the terminal strips of two separate modules and itself includes at least two pairs of anchoring points so as to form an assembly block, either by stacking the storage modules or by juxtaposing the same. At least two anchoring points of each interconnection block are in electrical contact, while stiffening the assembly, in a manner complementary to the other anchoring points.

Abstract: An oscillator device manufacturing method includes: placing an oscillator provided with electrodes on a convex pedestal provided on an assembly table; arranging, on the assembly table, a frame member including an opening surrounded by a frame thereof and provided with electrode pads on the frame such that the opening is positioned at the pedestal; connecting the electrode pads to the electrodes of the oscillator placed on the pedestal via wires, while the frame member is arranged on the assembly table; removing the frame member from the assembly table together with the oscillator after the connecting, and bonding the frame member connected to the oscillator to a substrate. By using the method, the oscillator device including the oscillator suspended in air above the substrate can be efficiently manufactured. In stead of using the frame member, a frame body in which frame members are arrayed can be employed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board with cavity includes following steps. First, a first substrate is provided. The first substrate includes a first electrically conductive layer defining an exposed portion and a laminating portion. Second, a second substrate is provided. The second substrate includes an unwanted portion corresponding to the exposed portion and a preserving portion. Third, a first annular bump surrounding the exposed portion is formed. Fourth, a second annular bump surrounding the unwanted portion is formed. Fifth, a first adhesive layer defining an opening is provided. Sixth, the first and second substrates are laminated to the first adhesive layer, the exposed portion and the unwanted portion are exposed in the opening, and the second annular bump is in contact with the first annular bump. Seventh, the unwanted portion is removed and a cavity is defined, the exposed portion is exposed in the cavity.

Abstract: An electronic-circuit assembling process to be carried out in an electronic-circuit assembling system, for assembling an electronic circuit, by mounting electronic circuit components supplied from a component supplier, onto a circuit board, wherein the electronic circuit components includes at least one of different-property components having respective different electrical properties.

Abstract: Devices capable of protecting electronic components during the occurrence of a disturbance event using printed circuit board manufacturing techniques. A layered structure is formed comprising a polymer-based formulation sandwiched between two electrode layers. The devices can be manufactured in panel form providing high quantities of devices which can be removed from the panel and applied directly to the component to be protected. Desired patterns can be formed on either one of the electrode layers by photo-etch techniques thereby providing a process that can be tailored to a large number of applications.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to non-lithographic patterning by laser (or similar-type energy beam) ablation, where the ablation system ultimately results in circuitry features that are relative free from debris induced over-plating defects (debris relating to the ablation process) and fully additive plating induced over-plating defects. Compositions of the invention include a circuit board precursor having an insulating substrate and a cover layer. The insulating substrate is made from a dielectric material and also a metal oxide activatable filler. The cover layer can be sacrificial or non-sacrificial and is used to remediate unwanted debris arising from the ablation process.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a printed wiring board including providing a support member having a metal surface, securing a metal foil to the metal surface such that the metal foil is joined or bonded to a peripheral portion of the metal surface, forming a resin insulation layer on the metal foil secured on the metal surface, forming an opening for a via conductor in the resin insulation layer, forming a conductive circuit on the resin insulation layer, forming in the opening a via conductor electrically connecting the conductive circuit and the metal foil such that a laminated sheet body is formed, and cutting a portion of the laminated sheet body inside the peripheral portion of the metal surface of the support member such that the metal foil releases the portion of the laminated sheet body from the support member.

Abstract: A method and a press for crimping metal terminals onto electric cables, wherein the metal terminal is retained in the centred crimping position, during the entire crimping process. To this end, the press of the invention comprises a crimping assembly (3) provided with means of controlling the knife (7) for the conductor (18) of the electric cable (19) independently or separately from the remaining knives (8,9), respectively for crimping the insulation (20) of said cable (19) and for detaching the carrier strip (21) supporting the metal terminal (17). By comparison with the known art, the method and the press of the invention offer the advantage of ensuring that the metal terminal is kept centred in the correct position for crimping, without undergoing unwanted displacement during the process of attaching to it the conductor and the insulation of the electric cable.

Abstract: Rub coatings, and methods for applying rub coatings, are provided for compressor assemblies of gas turbine engine assemblies. The coating may be applied as an initial coating to a new surface of a component, as well as a repair and replacement corrosion resistant rub coating for applying to a previously coated component of a gas turbine engine assembly such as a compressor casing. The method includes the steps of providing a component of a gas turbine engine assembly, the component having predetermined dimensions and specifications for operational use in an engine assembly. The component has a surface having a damaged rub coating thereon, the damaged rub coating not in compliance with the predetermined dimensions and specifications. The method includes removing the non-compliant damaged rub coating to expose the surface. Next, a repair corrosion resistant rub coating comprising MCrAlX is applied to the surface.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of producing tubes for use in a heat exchanger, in which a tube is moved along a production line in a direction, predetermined breaking points are created in the tube, and in which the tube is severed at the predetermined breaking points to form individual tubes with a tearing-off device having a first clamp and a second clamp. The first clamp can be reciprocated along the direction, and the tube can be moved substantially continuously along the production line in the direction through the tearing-off device. Also, the second clamp can be reciprocated along the direction substantially simultaneously with the first clamp.

Abstract: A form rolling method for an involute gear, which includes a work piece including a cylindrical outer peripheral surface having a predetermined radius, and a round die with an involute tooth profile including an addendum pitch corresponding to a pitch defined by dividing a length of an outer circumference of the work piece by number of teeth of the involute gear. The round die is pressed to the work piece while rotating when form rolling the involuete gear.