Abstract: In a jet pump measurement pipe repair method according to the present embodiment, a breakage part of a measurement pipe horizontally fixed to a lower part of a jet pump provided in reactor water in a reactor pressure vessel is repaired. The method has: a step of cutting and removing the measurement pipe including the breakage part; a step of retaining a connection pipe for connecting the remaining measurement pipe on the jet pump by means of a clamp; and a step of connecting ends of the remaining measurement pipe by means of the connection pipe.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for film thickness measurements by inducing and detecting acoustic resonance in a sample is disclosed. Acoustic resonance is induced by generating acoustic waves using heterodyned laser beams to frequency-tune a periodic waveform; the detection is done by monitoring changes in a continuous wave, constant intensity laser probe beam. The laser beams and optical system are fiber-optic based.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a sleeve removal tool that is able to easily remove a sleeve from a tap without damaging the sleeve. The sleeve removal tool has a first fastening member and a second fastening member. The first fastening member has a first contact surface and inner screw section, and is formed in a cylindrical shape. The first contact surface comes in contact with the flange of the sleeve all around one ring shaped surface. An inner screw section is provided such that it protrudes in the axial direction from the first contact surface. The second fastening member has a second contact surface and outer screw section, and is formed in a cylindrical shape. The first contact surface comes in contact all around the other ring shaped surface of the flange.

Abstract: A method for dismantling a furnace having a multilayered refractory structure including: a furnace shell; a containing layer that is formed of a containing refractory that contains asbestos, and covers the inner side of the furnace shell; and a multilayered non-containing layer that is formed of a non-containing refractory that contains no asbestos, and covers the inner side of the containing layer, the method includes: a primary dismantling process; and a secondary dismantling process conducted after the primary dismantling process. In the primary dismantling process, the non-containing layer is dismantled from a furnace-core side thereof but the containing layer and at least one layer of the layers forming the non-containing layer, which is in contact with the containing layer, are left as a remnant. In the secondary dismantling process, the remnant is dismantled while asbestos measures are implemented.

Abstract: A tube fitting insertion tool comprising a mounting plate, a pusher element attached to the mounting plate, supporting a fitting and defining a pusher axis, a clamp attached to the mounting plate and defining a clamp axis, and a tube holder arranged at the intersection of the pusher and clamp axis, with at least one tube channel for supporting a portion of a tube.

Abstract: An apparatus for spring-assisted swinging of a liftgate in opposition to the gravity force between a closed position and an open position in a vehicle includes a spring energy store and a tracker which is coupled to the spring energy store for influencing a torque generated by the spring energy store. The tracker includes a coupling rod for rotatable actuation of a hinge lever articulated to the vehicle body and operably connected to the liftgate. To install the apparatus the coupling rod is temporarily fixed in a defined position corresponding to an installation position of the liftgate. The liftgate is held in the open position or in an intermediate position above the installation position and the apparatus is placed in the vehicle. After lowering the liftgate from the open position or intermediate position into the installation position, the coupling rod is connected to the hinge lever and then released.

Abstract: Shooting rests having elevation adjustment assemblies are disclosed herein. One embodiment of the disclosure, for example, is directed to a shooting rest for supporting a firearm having a buttstock spaced apart from a forestock. The shooting rest includes a first base portion carrying a first support for supporting the buttstock and a second base portion coupled to the first base portion and carrying a second support for supporting the forestock. The second base portion includes a body having an opening extending therethrough, and a height adjustment member slidably positioned in the opening. The height adjustment member has a non-circular cross-sectional shape in a plane that is generally transverse to a longitudinal axis of the height adjustment member. The height adjustment member is attached to the second support and configured to adjust a height of the second support.

Abstract: There is provided a method for attaching an exterior component. When attaching an exterior component to a bumper, an attachment member for a first attaching hole of the bumper fixed to the vehicular main body is detached, and then the attachment member is inserted into a first through-hole of the exterior component and the first attaching hole and fixed, thereby temporarily fixing the exterior component. A marking is put on a temporarily fixed portion where a second through-hole faces the bumper, and the exterior component is temporarily detached. A third attaching hole is formed by boring a hole in the marking of the bumper, and then a well nut is fitted into the exterior component, enabling the exterior component to be attached through the first and second through-holes. Accordingly, the marking and positioning of the exterior component can be easily performed without detaching the bumper.

Abstract: A pin installation assembly disclosed herein includes a handle portion including a handle shank and a tip portion including a tip shank. The handle and tip shanks are configured to engage a pin.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for assembling a faucet spout to retain a tube within a body of the faucet spout.

Abstract: System for manufacturing facets comprising a frame, a series of mirrors and multiple securing parts in which said parts are the key to the invention and are formed by a rod and a circular metal sheet provided with a series of small circular perforations, where the rod and the circular sheet are attached by electric arc welding or any other means that ensures an equivalent fixation and the purpose of which is to secure a curved mirror to the rear structure or frame of a heliostat, thereby forming the so-called facet.

Abstract: A method is provided for installing a multi-layer mat (24) in an exhaust gas aftertreatment or acoustic device. The method includes the steps of wrapping the mat (24) around an inner surface of the device along the same plane for at least a complete wrap around the inner surface; subsequently wrapping the mat (24) around the already completed wrap such that each of the successive wraps of the mat (24) are offset a constant distance from the plane of the previous wrap; a final wrap of the mat (24) wherein the mat is wrapped along a final plane for at least a complete wrap around the catalyst; and installing the mat (24) in the device (18) after the wrapping steps.

Abstract: According to a preferred embodiment, a multi-piece fastener with self-indexing nut is disclosed. The multi-piece fastener is designed for use in low clearance areas such as aircraft wing side-of-body joint locations. The multi-piece fastener comprises a stud comprising an elongated part extending between a first end face and a second end face, a threaded head fastener, a threaded tail fastener, and a wrenching feature. A self-indexing feature is provided on the stud and head fastener which allows automatic orientation of the head fastener with respect to the stud.

Abstract: A fence pole mounted device for hanging one or more items.

Abstract: A film stretcher utilizes a spring bias to clamp the film. The film stretcher may include a stretch head having one or more clamps positioned about the film in locations necessary to clamp the film for stretching in one or more axes. The clamp may utilize a spring to provide the clamping force. The stretch head may include structures that operate to counter the spring bias to move the clamp to one state and then to allow the spring bias to move the clamp to another state. Thus, the stretch head may effectively clamp and unclamp the film.

Abstract: A method for producing an image sensor includes providing a horizontal shift register electrically connected to a pixel array for receiving charge packets from the pixel array. A non-destructive sense node is provided that is connected to an output of the horizontal shift register. A charge directing switch is provided that is electrically connected to the non-destructive sense node. The charge directing switch includes first and second outputs. A charge multiplying horizontal shift register is provided that is electrically connected to the first output of the charge directing switch. A bypass horizontal shift register or an amplifier is provided that is connected to the second output of the charge directing switch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to turn cassettes for biological tissue samples into devices traceable with RFID technology, using a system with inlays tagged with an RFID chip, which inlays are placed in the tissue sample chamber of the tissue cassettes, wherein the part of the inlay that contains the antenna of the RFID chip is running around an opening or is folded together. Such inlays do not risk to be affected by damaging forces outside the tissue cassettes. With an inlay that at every suitable moment can be positioned in the tissue sample chamber for one or more limited periods of time, or indefinitely, tissue cassettes can tracked and traced with RFID technology without the fear of destroying the RFID chip during processing that involves the use of a microwave oven. During that period the inlay can be temporarily removed from the tissue cassette. The inlays are further designed to: allow sufficient flow of fluids through cassette lids and the bottom of the tissue cassettes.

Abstract: An improved choke assembly for a power electronics device is provided. More specifically, a choke assembly with improved protection from environmental conditions such as dirt and water is provided. An improved choke assembly may include an insulative housing for an inductor coil that seals the inductor coil from the environment.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a heating resistor element includes a concave portion forming step, a bonding step and a resistor forming step. The concave portion forming step includes forming a concave portion on at least one of bonded surfaces between an insulating substrate and a heat accumulating layer. The bonding step causes the bonded surfaces between the insulating substrate and the heat accumulating layer to adhere to each other to bond the insulating substrate and the heat accumulating layer. The resistor forming step includes forming a heating resistor at a position on the heat accumulating layer. The position is opposed to the concave portion. The concave portion forming step further includes processing an inner surface of the concave portion on a side of the insulating substrate to have surface roughness Ra of 0.2 ?m or more.

Abstract: An exemplary manufacturing method for a battery is provided in the present invention. The manufacturing method includes step S1: providing a high polymer solution; step S2: providing a negative-electrode structure; step S3: providing a separation structure; step S4: assembling the negative-electrode and the separation structure into a housing; and step S5: inserting a current collector into the housing and filling a positive-electrode material therein to form a positive-electrode structure. At least one of the negative-electrode structure and the positive-electrode structure comprise chlorophyll. Thus, the manufacturing process of the battery is simple, and economical, and natural and non-toxic substances are used. Unlike the manufacturing process of conventional batteries, the battery manufactured according to embodiments of the present invention will not cause environmental pollution even when it is discarded after being used.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a battery is provided in the present invention. The manufacturing method includes the steps of: S1 rolling up a positive-electrode structure by a carbon rod; S2 rolling up a separation structure; S3 rolling up a negative-electrode structure; and S4 inserting the carbon rod with the positive-electrode structure, the separation structure and the negative-electrode structure into a paper tube. At least one of the positive-electrode structure and the negative-electrode structure contains chlorophyll. Thus not only is the manufacturing method of the battery simple, and economical, but also natural, non-toxic substances are employed, unlike the conventional batteries, the battery of the present invention will not cause environmental pollution even when discarding after being used.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a flat-plate battery. The method includes step S1: providing a chlorophyll layer; step S2: providing a first separator and a second separator absorbing a solution of organic salt respectively; step S3: providing a negative-electrode layer; step S4: coating the first separator on the negative-electrode layer; step S5: coating the chlorophyll layer thereon; step S6: coating the second separator thereon; step S7: coating a positive-electrode layer thereon; and step S8: sandwiching them between an upper plate and a lower plate. The flat-plate battery manufactured by the method can store hydrogen by the chlorophyll of the chlorophyll layer, and this method will not cause environmental pollution even when the flat-plate battery is discarded after use.

Abstract: A mandrel for supporting a stent and rollers for pressing a radiopaque marker into a stent are disclosed. The mandrel can have a forward portion for carrying the stent and a rear portion for urging the stent forward portion into a gap between the rollers. The mandrel may be pushed or pulled into the gap, which is sized to allow the rollers to press the marker into engagement with the stent. Prior to moving the mandrel into the gap, the marker may be placed on a surface of the stent or partially inside a recess in the stent. Several markers can be efficiently and uniformly pressed onto the stent by moving the mandrel into the gap in one continuous movement in an axial or lateral direction. Markers can also be pressed onto the stent by placing the stent in the gap and rotating the stent about its central axis.

Abstract: A TV tuner includes an Ultra High Frequency (UHF)/Very High Frequency (VHF) tracking filter, an UHF/VHF matching circuit and a single conversion Tuner IC. The UHF/VHF tracking filter includes a first Low-Temperature Co-fired Ceramics (LTCC) inductor, a first varactor diode and a fine-tune capacitor electrically connected to determine the maximum gain frequency of the UHF/VHF tracking filter. The UHF/VHF matching circuit includes a second LTCC inductance, a second varactor diodes and a fine-tune capacitor electrically connected to determine the maximum gain frequency of the UHF/VHF matching circuit.

Abstract: The characteristic impedance of a surface pad is manipulated by reticulating the pad and filling the spaces with a dielectric material, providing an inductive element in the coupling of the surface pad to an underlying ground pad of a ground plane, or a combination of these approaches. In appropriate embodiments, acceptable signal trace routing paths will exist in an embedded signal layer under the ground plane and crossing under the surface pad. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.

Abstract: There is prepared an insulation layer generation member having a support film and a semi-cured insulation layer provided on a surface of the support film. Subsequently, the insulation layer generation member is affixed to a pad such that the pad contacts the semi-cured insulation layer. The semi-cured insulation layer is cured, to thus generate an insulation layer. Subsequently, the insulation layer is exposed to laser by way of the support film, thereby opening an opening in the insulation layer.

Abstract: Printed circuit boards have circuit layers with one or more via filled holes with copper wraps and methods of manufacturing the same. An embodiment of the present invention provides a method to enhance the consistency of the wraparound plating of through-hole vias of printed circuit boards with (requiring) via filling to provide extra reliability to the printed circuit boards and enables the designers and/or manufacturers of printed circuit boards to design and manufacture boards with relatively fine features and/or tight geometries.

Abstract: A crimping terminal fitting has a wire barrel (21) to be crimped and connected to core strands (31) of a wire (30). The wire barrel (21) has a base plate (23) continuously extending from a ground terminal (11) in a longitudinal direction. Two core crimping pieces (25) extend from the opposite sides of the base plate (23). A thinned portion (27) is formed at least at a leading end of each core crimping piece (25) and is thinner than the base plate (23).

Abstract: A female terminal (30) has a main portion (31) and contact pieces (32) that project from that main portion (31) in a facing state. A male terminal (80) is accommodated into an accommodation space (35) surrounded by the contact pieces (32). The accommodation space (35) is mainly formed by horizontal holes (38) that open laterally. Cross-sectional shapes of surfaces (S) of the contact pieces (32) forming the horizontal holes (38) cut along a cutting plane crossing an axial center of the main portion (31) are straight lines.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a power socket is disclosed as that the power socket has at least two metal pins and an insulating seat member, wherein one end of each of the integrally-formed metal pin is defined as a solid round-column shaped contact section and the other end thereof is defined as a flat terminal section, the terminal section and the contact section are integrally formed in one piece.

Abstract: A method for reducing pulsation effects associated with the compressor nozzle of a positive displacement compressor system. A pulsation absorber, having a design like that of a side branch absorber, is installed on the cylinder valve cap or on the cylinder nozzle. The acoustic dimensions and placement of the pulsation absorber are designed to reduce the amplitude of the pulsations associated with the peak resonant frequency of the compressor nozzle response.

Abstract: A method of producing a valve includes the steps of forming a channel in a silicon substrate, with the channel having an opening penetrating an entire thickness of the silicon substrate, and forming, by patterning, a metal layer on one surface of the silicon substrate without closing the opening of the channel. In addition, a low melting point metal member is deposited so as to cover at least a part of the metal layer and also to block the opening of the channel.

Abstract: An apparatus for assembling a tire and a wheel is disclosed. The apparatus includes a single-cell workstation including a device that retains a wheel, and a plurality of sub-stations. The device moves the wheel to each of the plurality of sub-stations, without releasing the wheel, to assemble a tire-wheel assembly. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of designing spokes of a non-pneumatic tire which randomly arranges spokes around a circumference to optimize noise dispersion. The method of designing spokes of a non-pneumatic tire includes placing a plurality of spokes (2) holding and supporting a tread (1) to be radially installed around a circumference of the tire on a circular spoke support (3) under the tread (1) to be in contact with the ground, wherein the spokes (2) are arranged at three angles on the circular spoke support (3) around the circumference of the tire, the three angles being divided into a small angle (a), a medium angle (b) and a large angle (c), and the spokes (2) are arranged at irregular angles under a condition that a ratio (q) of the large angle (c) to the small angle (a) is greater than a ratio (p) of the medium angle (b) to the small angle (a).

Abstract: A shaving blade unit has a plastic housing having a front portion and a rear portion and two side surfaces extending from the front portion to the rear portion. A shaving blade is disposed between the front portion and the rear portion and has a blade length extending along a blade axis. A guard is disposed at the front portion of the housing. The guard includes an elastomeric member forming at least one passage extending between an upper surface and a lower surface of the elastomeric member.

Abstract: An accessory attachable to an output shaft of a power tool includes a hub portion having an opening for securing the accessory to the power tool, a first blade portion having a first side edge extending away from the hub portion, and a second blade portion having a second side edge extending away from the hub portion in a direction different from the first side edge. The first blade portion has a first working characteristic, and the second blade portion has a second working characteristic different from the first working characteristic. The first side edge is substantially perpendicular to the second side edge.

Abstract: A folding knife that is assisted by a spring force in extending a blade thereof provides an effortless and safe structure of folding knife. The folding knife includes opposite handle plates and clamp plates that clamp a blade therebetween. The blade has a surface forming a raised portion that defines a cam ring having a caroming contour surrounding a pivot hole of the blade. The cam ring is received in a hollow opening formed by stamping one of the clamp plates to be engageable with a spring arm arranged in the opening. The camming contour and the resilience of the spring arm help realizing effortless and resiliency-assisted extension of the blade. The other clamp plate forms a slot that defines a resilient sideway-deflected positioning plate engageable and thus retaining the blade at an extended position. Advantages of effortless extension of blade and operation safety by the blade can be achieved.

Abstract: A foldable putty knife comprises a hollow handle, a knife body, an elastic stopper, a stopper-releasing button, and an elastic piece. The knife body is pivotally connected to the hollow handle's interior and is provided with two positioning notches respectively at two sides adjacent to the pivotally connected end. The elastic stopper is adapted for being engaged with one of the two positioning notches. The stopper-releasing button is fitted into the first hole in the way that its bottom is against the elastic stopper's top. The elastic piece is provided inside the hollow handle. The knife body, under the condition of being located within the hollow handle, can be ejected out of the hollow handle by means of the elastic force provided by the elastic piece after the stopper-releasing button is pressed to compress the elastic stopper and thus detach the elastic stopper from the engaged positioning notch.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electric hair clipper blade assembly having a guide plate connected with a fixed blade and a movable blade that moves in a left and right direction or horizontal direction and a connection/fixed member. In particular, the present invention relates to an electric hair clipper blade assembly having fixed and movable blades with depths deeper than those of conventional fixed and movable blades and a blade body DLC-coated, on which a portion of the guide plate, the fixed blade, and the movable blade are formed, to maintain fairly good cutting power in cutting short hair or curly hair.

Abstract: A blade that includes a body formed from a carbon steel material is provided. The body has a cutting edge portion and a side surface. The side surface has a colored oxide layer formed thereon. Selected portions of the oxide layer have been removed to reveal the underlying carbon steel material so as to provide indicia on the surface of the blade by virtue of a color contrast between the colored oxide layer and the revealed carbon steel material. A method of manufacturing such a blade is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cutting machine in which a reciprocating rod is driven by a motor and projects downward at a forward portion of a housing. The housing accommodates the motor and a cooling fan for cooling the motor, and a lower end of the rod is connected to a cutting blade for cutting a workpiece. A first blow passage is provided in the housing, and cooling air generated by the cooling fan forwardly flows in a direction intersecting the rod from a rear side of the rod.

Abstract: A device for locating loads destined to be applied to a cable- and/or chain- and/or hydraulic-type lifting plant, in which the plant includes a lifting system to which a gripping element for a load is connected via a cable or chain system, and is provided with projector for projecting visual indications correlated with the position or the displacements of the load.

Abstract: A tilt sensor comprises a multi-layer circuit board, a holder, a first light-sensing component, a second light-sensing component, a light-emitting component, and a movable component. The multi-layer circuit board comprises a first layer board and a second layer board disposed on the first layer board. The second layer board comprises first, second, and third holding spaces each of which exposing a respective portion of the first layer board. The holder is disposed on the second layer board and has a containing recess connecting the first, second, and third holding spaces. A bottom surface of the containing recess is reflective. The first and second light-sensing components and the light-emitting component are disposed on the first layer board and in the first, second, and third holding spaces, respectively. The light-emitting component emits a light beam toward the bottom surface of the containing recess. The movable component is disposed in the containing recess.

Abstract: An articulated arm CMM comprises a plurality of transfer members, a plurality of articulation members connecting at least two transfer members to each other, a coordinate acquisition member at a distal end, and a base at a proximal end. At least two of the articulation members can include at least one encoder and the at least two encoders can both be enclosed within a single monoblock housing.

Abstract: A method for performing a diagnostic or calibration procedure on a portable articulated arm coordinate measurement machine (AACMM). The AACMM includes a manually positionable articulated arm portion having opposed first and second ends, the arm portion including a plurality of connected arm segments, each of the arm segments including at least one position transducer for producing position signals. The AACMM also includes an electronic circuit having a self-contained operating environment that includes a user interface application and a display device in communication with the user interface application. In addition, a measurement device is attached to the first end of the AACMM. The user interface application and display device are configured to facilitate performing and displaying results of a diagnostic or calibration procedure on the AACMM.

Abstract: A wall mountable height measuring device to record development of height of a person is disclosed. The wall mountable height measuring device comprises a board, a pair of vertical scrolling bars, at least one linear measurement scale, a horizontal frame and a leveling bar. The horizontal frame includes a pair of sliding bars and a plurality of openings. The board includes a front surface, a rear surface, a left side and a right side. The pair of sliding bars includes a first sliding bar and a second sliding bar designed to slide between the pair of vertical scrolling bars. The plurality of openings is adaptable to hold at least one date stamp. The at least one date stamp indicates the date at which the height measurement was taken.

Abstract: The clothing dryer includes a filter device to filter foreign matter in a flow channel along which high-temperature, high-humidity air having dried an object to be dried is discharged. The filter device is mounted so as to be moved inward into and outward from a cabinet in a horizontal state. Usability and reliability of the clothing dryer are improved.

Abstract: A multi layered kitchen utensil dryer is provided comprising at least one layer of porous absorbent material enveloped by at least one sheet material, said sheet material being secured to the absorbent material.

Abstract: A method of operating a clothes dryer having a rotating drum defining a drying chamber without a liquid drain, an air system, a heating system, a treating chemistry dispensing system, and a controller, where a purge detection routine and purge cycle are executed to purge the treating chemistry from clothes dryer without draining.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the vacuum drying of capillary porous bulk materials. The method involves preheating of the material, its loading into the vacuum drying chamber having heating elements followed by cycle-by-cycling heating of the material and vacuum creation in the rapid vacuum impulse action mode with stage-by-stage single or multiple reduction of pressure in the range from 0.1 MPa to 0.0001 MPa followed by the exposure to vacuum unless the material temperature is stabilized. Said cycles axe repeated unless the required material moisture is achieved. Cooling of the material is performed in the same drying chamber by alternating cooling in spouted bed and vacuum impulse action. The device comprises two vacuum chambers cone-shaped at their bases with heaters mounted inside them, material loading/unloading system, one or several receivers with pumps connected in parallel to them and connected via vacuum pipeline system with quick-acting valves to the drying chamber inlet.