Abstract: A toothbrush including a handle, a head and a moving mechanism, where the head includes a head base; and at least two bristles sets: two outer bristles sets and a middle bristles set located therebetween. The moving mechanism connects to the two outer bristles sets for rotating thereof in respect to a main axis of the toothbrush for shifting the bristle sets between at least two positions: an open position, in which the outer bristles sets are angularly shifted away from the main axis; and a closed position, in which the outer bristles sets not angularly shifted away from the main axis, wherein in the closed position the bristles of all bristles sets are more dense than in the other positions providing a substantially harder toothbrush thereby allowing a user to change hardness level of the toothbrush by changing the position of the outer bristles sets.

Abstract: A collapsible broom that folds into a size capable of being stored in a small bag with gripping material to make it easy for the user to pull the broom apart. The collapsible broom described herein provides a handle that may be broken down into segments and easy stored when not in use or during transport.

Abstract: A device for cleaning surfaces is disclosed, comprising; a housing having a handle on one end and a cleaning head on the other end the cleaning head having an upper surface, a lower surface, a perimeter edge and a magnetic means. The magnetic means is removably attached to the cleaning head and provides a magnetic field to its lower surface. There is at least one attachment means provided on the upper surface or the perimeter for securing a cleaning sheet over the lower surface of the cleaning head.

Abstract: The invention is based on a wiper blade (10) with a supporting bracket system which can be connected to a wiper arm in an articulated manner and has at least one main bracket (12, 24) and a plurality of secondary brackets (24, 28) which are connected pivotably to one another by means of joints (20, 26), wherein, in the region of at least one joint (20, 26), the main bracket (12, 24) has a U-shaped cross-sectional profile, the side walls (18, 44) of which laterally enclose the secondary brackets (24, 28), and, on the insides of the side walls (44), has pivots (50) which, together with lateral clip cutouts (54) on the secondary bracket (28), form a clip connection and a bearing point, while the secondary bracket (28) is supported via a rolling bearing (34, 66) on a top wall (58) of the main bracket (24).

Abstract: A yoke lever includes an upper wall and two side walls. The upper wall includes an elongated hole, and the side wall includes a pivot coupled portion. A secondary lever includes an insertion coupling portion to be inserted and coupled to the elongated hole from the upper side. The insertion coupling portion includes an insertion tube portion having two opposing side walls, which face the inner surfaces of the side wall of the yoke lever, and two end walls, which connect the longitudinal ends of the opposing side walls. A pivot coupling portion projects from a longitudinally central portion of the opposing side wall to engage the pivot coupled portion while permitting pivoting.

Abstract: Roller brushes (e.g. vacuum cleaners, sweeping machines) collect hair and debris around the bristles and tubing rendering the device ineffective. This is an integrated system for safe and easy cutting and removal of the debris, providing optimal machine performance. The cutting device is either stored in a section of the machine housing or a separate entity depending on the individual machine. The device contains a sharp blade inside a protective shield. The bottom is ridged to run along a grooved track. A grooved track is placed between the bristles along the length of the roller brush for the cutting device. When cleaning is needed the device is moved along the grooved track cutting the hair and debris into small segments. A comb-type device with a hooked end will be used for removing the segments of hair and debris from the bristles.

Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus comprising a steam generator 21 for providing a steam cleaning mode, a rotary brush 25 for providing a dry cleaning mode, a switch 17 operable to select the steam and/or dry cleaning mode, an upstanding handle 13, and a switch 15 disposed adjacent the upper end of the handle 13 which can be actuated to operate the cleaner in accordance with the selected mode(s). A user is thus able to operate the cleaner to provide the selected mode(s) of cleaning by actuating the switch 15 which is conveniently located on the handle 13.

Abstract: The dry steamer apparatus delivers steam and heated air to produce dry steam to treat a surface as a method of eradicating bed bugs or other insect pests, and/or for cleaning purposes. The apparatus provides a vacuum to immediately remove the dry steam, and dead pests and other debris. A treatment substance dispensing assembly may also be provided, to dispense treatment substances onto the surface after steaming and vacuuming. The apparatus may incorporate the vacuum, or may attach to an external vacuum, for example the central vacuum unit of a home. Where the vacuum is part of the apparatus, the vacuum fan may have its exhaust connected to supply air to an assembly to produce the heated air, and if applicable, to the treatment substance dispensing assembly to dispense the treatment substance.

Abstract: A cyclonic separator comprising a first cyclone stage, a second cyclone stage and an inlet duct. The first cyclone stage comprises a cyclone chamber and a first dirt collection chamber. The second cyclone stage is located downstream of the first cyclone stage and comprises a second dirt collection chamber. The inlet duct carries fluid from an opening in the base of the cyclonic separator to the cyclone chamber, and the first dirt collection chamber surrounds at least partly the inlet duct and the second dirt collection chamber.

Abstract: Vacuum cleaner dust container and a vacuum cleaner The present application is directed to a vacuum cleaner dust container (1) and vacuum cleaner comprising such a dust container (1). The dust container (1) comprises a base body (2) accommodating a dust collecting chamber adapted to be coupled to a cyclonic dust separation unit, and comprising a lid (8) adapted to close a dust discharge opening (9) of the dust collecting chamber, and further comprising an actuating mechanism (12) coupled between the lid (8) and base body (2) and adapted for controlling opening and/or closing movements of the lid (8).

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises an air flow path extending from a dirty air inlet to a clean air outlet and includes a suction motor. The surface cleaning apparatus may be battery powered and/or may have a power requirement of 200 Watts or less. A cyclone chamber is provided in the air flow path and has an air outlet which is covered by a screen. In one embodiment, there is an absence of a vortex finder. In another embodiment, a vortex finder that extends into the cyclone chamber less than the height of the cyclone inlet and optionally less than the height of the cyclone inlet may be provided.

Abstract: A cyclonic separator comprising a first cyclone stage, a second cyclone stage, an inlet duct, and an outlet duct. The first cyclone stage comprises a first dirt collection chamber. The second cyclone stage is located downstream of the first cyclone stage and comprises a second dirt collection chamber. The inlet duct carries fluid to the first cyclone stage, and the outlet duct carries fluid from the second cyclone stage. The first dirt collection chamber then surrounds at least partly the inlet duct and the outlet duct.

Abstract: A hinge includes a hinge body having an operating chamber defining a first longitudinal axis; a pivot rotatably coupled to the hinge body to rotate a closing element around a second longitudinal axis between an open and a closed position; a plunger member having a substantially cylindrical body housed in the operating chamber for the separation thereof into a first and a second variable volume receptacles fluidically connected each other; a working fluid within the operating chamber o hydraulically damp the action of the plunger member; valve means to selectively control the flow of the working fluid between the first and the second receptacle; a shaft for operatively coupling the plunger member and the pivot. The cylindrical body and the shaft are mutually fastened by a fastening element. The shaft includes a first enlarged portion. The cylindrical body is put into fluidic communication the first and second receptacles.

Abstract: A safety braking device (1) for doors, which is arranged between a door board (21) and a permanent seat (22) of the door board, comprises a seat body (11) and a one-way locking mechanism. The seat body (11) is arranged in the door board (21). The one-way locking mechanism comprises a lock position element (12) and a connecting rod element (13). The lock position element (12) is arranged in the seat body (11) and can be switched between a locked position and an unlocked position. One end of the connecting rod element (13) is fixed onto the permanent seat (22) of the door board, and the other end thereof extends into the seat body (11) and corresponds to the lock position element (12).

Abstract: A damping device for a handgrip of an object includes a bladder disposed in said handgrip, an inflation device in fluid communication with the bladder, and a controller adapted to detect at least one of vibrations and impact pressure, and automatically adjust a cushion pressure of said bladder by causing the inflation device to inflate or deflate the bladder with a fluid as appropriate in order to attenuate the at least one of vibrations and impact pressure transmitted through said handgrip.

Abstract: A hook device having a hook bend with a hook tip and a cord attachment end separated from the hook bend by a shank length of connecting wire. The shank length of wire has at least one loop. The loop is separated from the hook tip by a selectable clearance distance. Device including elastic cord and method of making device are also disclosed.

Abstract: Buttons are disclosed. The buttons can have a female portion and a male portion. The female portion can include a member configured to engage and retain the male portion. The female portion can include one or more of an annular elastic portion, a movable member with a magnet and a spring.

Abstract: A locking system (2) for a piece of jewelry, including mutually complementary interacting locking parts (4, 6) shaped as coupling parts of a male and female type, where each locking part (4, 6) additionally includes polarized magnets (10, 12), where each locking part (4, 6) opposite the coupling parts additionally includes end parts (8) with connecting means (9) for connecting the end parts (8) with one or more pieces of jewelry, e.g. in the form of necklaces, bracelets, ankle bands, headbands, belts or the like.

Abstract: A portable electronic device port cover. In a first implementation multiple bands can be connected with adhesive in areas where there are no ports in a portable electronic device. In a second implementation the elastic band has a slit that aligns with the ports on the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A seaming element for seaming an industrial textile, an industrial textile, and a method of seaming. A first region of the seaming element comprises at least one securing member, and a second region is securable to the textile. Spaced-apart protrusions in the securing members are interdigitatable with corresponding protrusions in an opposing element, or the other seamable edge of the textile. Opposing protrusions are interdigitated to define first and second channels for securing means. Where the seaming element has two or more securing members, the protrusions of the outer securing member are aligned with those of an inner securing member of the opposing element, and the protrusions of an inner securing member are aligned with those of the outer securing member of the opposing element. Where the securing means is a pintle, the free ends can be inserted back into the channel to secure the seam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a listening system for mounting detachable covering components, like panels, on other components (17), like carriage parts (19), having at least one spacer (1) provided with a spacer body (3), which on one side thereof can be attached to the covering component, and which on the opposite side thereof is provided with an adhesive closure part (7), which can be detachably engaged with a corresponding adhesive closure part (15), which can be attached to the other component (17). The invention is characterized in that at least on one border of the side of the spacer body (3) to be connected to the covering component, a flat mesh (21) abuts, which enlarges the connection area between the covering component and the spacer (1).

Abstract: A sports belt includes a connector strip for securing a golf glove. The belt includes a belt strip, a belt buckle at one end of the belt strip, and holes at an opposite end of the belt strip. The connector strip is cooperable with the belt strip and is configured to secure an object, such as a golf glove, to the belt strip.

Abstract: A method of applying a bittering agent to a substrate provided by an item which it is desired to impregnate in order to prevent, for example, chewing of the item, is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: applying a first coating layer to the substrate, the first coating layer being of a substance that can be treated to acquire a hardened state; applying a bittering agent to the first layer; and treating the first coating layer thereby to generate the hardened state.

Abstract: A belt buckle includes a male plate with a cylindrical pin extending transversely from a back side of said male plate. A female plate includes a cylindrical cavity which is partially enclosed by a first inwardly-extending flange and a second inwardly-extending flange. The female plate is adapted for coupling to a male plate when the buckle is in use. An elastic ring is fittingly disposed inside the partially enclosed cavity. A hollow of the elastic ring is adapted to fittingly receive the pin during use of the buckle. The hollow of the elastic ring has a polygonal-shaped wall, whereby the elastic ring is in contact with the pin at a plurality of contact points during use of the buckle to prevent the pin from getting loose when the buckle is in use.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling and improving the consistency of yarn texture in a yarn system. The system and method are configured to monitor, improve and/or control the operating parameters of the yarn system. A plurality of sensors sense the operating conditions and send the sensed conditions to a processor. The processor and/or a user monitoring the system can make adjustments to the operating parameters in a parameter is outside of a predetermined tolerance.

Abstract: This invention relates to slicing a thin semiconductor substrate from side wall into two substrates of half thickness. The substrate slicing process involves a laser irradiation step. The apparatus for substrate slicing comprises two opposite-facing substrate chucks, with a gap in between for the substrate to pass through. The present invention is further directed to methods and apparatus of separating a continuous thin layer of materials from side wall of a rotating ingot. It can be accomplished by a laser irradiation on the ingot side wall from a tangential direction. A film can be deposited on/bonded to the ingot side wall prior to the separation of the thin film layers. The resulting thin layer of materials can be pulled away from the ingot by a substrate chuck.

Abstract: A method produces electrode windings, in which method a strip- or ribbon-like anode and a strip- or ribbon-like cathode are provided and flat collector lugs are formed on at least one longitudinal side of the anode and of the cathode at varying distances and/or contours are cut into the longitudinal sides of the electrodes. The anode and the cathode are wound up together with a strip- or ribbon-like separator to form a winding with the sequence anode/separator/cathode. The method is distinguished, in particular, in that the process of forming collector lugs and/or of cutting contours and the process of winding up overlap with respect to time.

Abstract: A flattened tube fin manufacturing apparatus includes a press apparatus equipped with a mold apparatus forming cutaway portions into which flattened tubes are inserted to produce metal strips; an inter-row slit apparatus cutting the metal strip, in which the cutaway portions have been formed, into predetermined widths to form a plurality of metal strips of a product width arranged in the width direction; and a cutoff apparatus cutting each metal strip of the product width formed by the inter-row slit apparatus into predetermined lengths. The metal strips of the product width outputted from the inter-row slit apparatus advance into the cutoff apparatus after entering a downwardly sagging state. A support portion that contacts and supports lower surfaces of the metal strips of product width in the downwardly sagging state is also provided.

Abstract: A carrier for releasably securing an object, such as an ammunition magazine, a PDA, a mobile phone, an MP3 player, and the like, having a latching pin and an opposed biasing member. The latching pin is positioned on an interior wall of the housing of the carrier to mate with a corresponding aperture or the like formed on the interior surface of an object when the object is inserted in the carrier, to enable rapid insertion of the object into the carrier, to provide secure retention of the object in the carrier, and to enable the rapid and easy retrieval of the object from the carrier.

Abstract: The present invention, in a non-limiting example embodiment provides a locking apparatus and method for securing locking hardware without the use of a key. In an example embodiment, the apparatus comprises at least a keyless insertion rotatable disk-style, barrel locking apparatus that, in a locked state can be inserted into a securing device without first unlocking, and then, thereafter, locking after insertion. In a nonlimiting example embodiment, unlocking and re-locking requires a key. The present invention, in an example embodiment, also provides features that allow the locking apparatus to enter and exit multiple apertures without requiring a key.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to assemble actuators are described. An example method includes positioning a biasing element in a cavity defined by a housing of an actuator such that the biasing element is in an uncompressed state and at least a portion of the biasing element is to extend outside of the cavity beyond an end defined by the housing; compressing the biasing element to a compressed state until the portion of the biasing element extending outside of the cavity is positioned inside the cavity; coupling a cover to the end of the housing to capture the biasing element in the cavity; and maintaining the biasing element in the compressed state during the coupling such that the biasing element does not engage the cover.

Abstract: A striker positioning assembly adjusts a striker mechanism on a door frame for latching a door. The striker positioning assembly includes a plate having a slot for receiving a projecting portion of the striker mechanism. The striker positioning assembly includes a fastener for temporarily fastening the plate to the door. The fastener allows for the plate to be removable after adjustment of the striker mechanism. The plate and slot are arranged such that closing the door into a desired position with respect to the door frame causes the striker positioning assembly to move the striker mechanism into a position on the door frame for latching the door in the desired position with respect to the door frame when the striker mechanism is secured on the door frame and when the striker positioning assembly is removed. Methods of adjusting the striker mechanism on the door frame are also provided.

Abstract: A workstation and method for the installation of a pulling head assembly onto one or more conductors of a cabling system are provided. The workstation incorporates one or more of: a conductor clamp that holds the conductors of the cabling system in place during the installation of the pulling head assembly; a cutting guide having indicia marks that indicate the lengths to which to cut the conductors in order to achieve a staggered pattern of pulling eyes attached to the conductors in the pulling head assembly; a stripping tool that is used to remove a portion of the insulation from the terminal end of each conductor so that the end of the conductor may be inserted into the pulling eye; and a crimping tool that is used to crimp the pulling eyes onto the terminal ends of each of the conductors.

Abstract: A frame having a front face and a rear face comprises a first lineal, a second lineal, a first lineal joint connector inserted into the first lineal and a second lineal joint connector inserted into the second lineal. A first fastener extends through the first lineal joint connector into the second lineal joint connector. A second fastener extends through the second lineal joint connector into the first lineal joint connector.

Abstract: A method for surface treating a golf club head, includes: (a) forming a depression unit in the golf club head, the depression unit being indented inwardly from an outer surface of the golf club head, the outer surface being divided into a working area and a non-working area, the depression unit being formed in the working area; (b) filling the depression unit with a shielding material and covering the non-working area with a covering material; and (c) sandblasting the golf club head after step (b) and removing subsequently the shielding material from the depression unit and the covering material from the non-working area so as to form the working area into sandblasted and non-sandblasted regions that differ in gloss intensity.

Abstract: An assembly method suitable for assembling a portable electronic device having a housing with an undercut portion is disclosed. The method includes aligning a non-display portion of a display assembly with the undercut portion of the housing, the display assembly comprising a display, a protective top layer covering a top side of the display portion and the non-display portion and a battery module attached to an underside of the display assembly, electrically connecting the battery to a circuit previously installed in the housing, angling the display assembly in relation to a front opening of the housing in a tilted configuration such that the non-display portion is partially inserted into the undercut portion of the housing, and in the tilted configuration, performing a pre-install functional test on the display and fully inserting the display assembly into the housing only when the pre-install functional test is successfully completed.

Abstract: A method of forming a thin film resistive heating layer, the method including: forming a polymer layer by extruding a polymer paste, in which an electrically conductive filler is dispersed, by using an extrusion molding operation, on an outer circumferential surface of a cylindrical member; and forming a thin film resistive heating layer by making an outer diameter of the polymer layer uniform by using a ring blading operation.

Abstract: A standard for supporting a turbine rotor and a turbine shell includes a bearing block including a housing enclosing bearing surfaces engageable by the turbine rotor. Turbine shell-arm supports are located on opposite sides of the housing, the turbine shell-arm supports each having a horizontal and one or more vertical surfaces adapted to be engaged by support arms of a turbine shell enclosing at least a portion of the turbine. An internal cooling/heating circuit is arranged to simultaneously cool or heat the bearing block and the turbine shell-arm supports to thereby reduce differential thermal growth characteristics of the turbine rotor and turbine shell.

Abstract: Disclosed is a crimp machine capable of eliminating product management for a relay connector per an ID. In the crimp machine, by a power source line, a ground line, and a signal line being positioned between a terminal mount table to which a crimp connector disposed in the relay connector is mounted and a crimp blade, and by the crimp blade being move close to a terminal mount table, the power source line, the ground line, and the signal line are thus crimped, wherein a connection terminal is disposed on the terminal mount table and an ID is made to output from the connection terminal.

Abstract: An screw assembling device includes a supplying mechanism, a securing mechanism, a driving mechanism, and an assembling mechanism. The supplying mechanism supplies a number of screws sequentially. The securing mechanism holds a housing of an electronic device. The assembling mechanism is connected to the supplying mechanism and the driving mechanism. The assembling mechanism is driven by the driving mechanism to predetermined positions of the housing of electronic device and is configured for assembling the plurality of screws transmitted from the supplying mechanism to the predetermined positions of the housing of electronic device.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a PCB includes certain steps. A printed circuit board sheet is provided. The printed circuit board includes an unwanted portion and a printed circuit board unit which includes a plurality of contact pads. An imaginary boundary line is defined between the printed circuit board unit and the unwanted portion. Each of the contact pads defines an outline. A nearest distance between the outline and the imaginary boundary line is less than 4 millimeters. The printed circuit board sheet is punched along the imaginary boundary line, forming one hollow portion or a plurality of through slots. A plurality of burrs is generated on an inner surface of the hollow portion or the through slots. The burrs are removed using a low-energy laser cutting process, thereby obtaining a printed circuit board. A laser power used in the low-energy laser cutting process is 5-8 watts.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic component mounting line on which a substrate undergoes solder paste printing, electronic component placements, and then reflow, while being moved from upstream to downstream.

Abstract: The technology disclosed relates to accommodating embedded substrates during direct writing onto a printed circuit board and to other patterning problems that benefit from an extended depth of focus. In particular, it relates to multi-focus direct writing of a workpiece by the continuous or step-wise movement of the workpiece during the sequence of exposures having different focus planes. In one implementation, a multi-arm rotating direct writer is configured for interleaved writing focused on two or more focal planes that generally correspond to two or more surface heights of a radiation sensitive layer that overlays the uneven workpiece. Alternating arms can produce interleaved writing to the two or more focal planes.

Abstract: A package substrate includes a core layer, a first dielectric layer, a second circuit pattern, a first solder mask and an insulating layer. A first circuit pattern is disposed on a first surface of the core layer. The first dielectric layer covers the first circuit pattern. The second circuit pattern is located on the first dielectric layer and the second circuit pattern includes an interconnection circuit pattern within a chip mounting area. The first solder mask covers a portion of the second circuit pattern outside the chip mounting area. The insulating layer covers the chip mounting area and the interconnection circuit pattern. A plurality of embedded pads are located on an upper surface of the insulating layer.

Abstract: A lead assembly and a method of making a lead are provided. The method of making a multi-contact lead assembly comprises placing monofilament placed in the void spaces not occupied by the plurality of conductor wires and, in one embodiment, thermally fusing the monofilament to the like material spacer by applying heat just below the melting temperature of the monofilament and spacer material. Alternatively, the monofilament and spacer may be of different materials and heat is applied to cause at least one material to thermally reflow or melt. The conductive contacts may be located at either the distal end and/or proximal end of the lead. Oversized spacers may be used in order to provide extra material to fill voids during the thermal fusion/reflow process.

Abstract: A method is provided for assembling a connector assembly to a case. The case includes an inside surface defining an inside of the case, an outside surface defining an outside of the case, and an aperture therethrough providing communication from the inside surface to the outside surface. The connector assembly includes an outer connector having a body with a passage therethrough, an electromagnetic shield, and an inner connector with a terminal therein with a conductor extending from the inner connector in electrical communication with the terminal. The method includes positioning the outer connector on the outside of the case to align the passage of the outer connector with the aperture of the case. The method also includes positioning the inner connector on the inside of the case. The method also includes inserting the inner connector into the passage of the outer connector from the inside of the case.

Abstract: A method for extending a service life of a gas turbine component includes identifying the service life for the component and comparing a characteristic of the component to a predetermined departure parameter. The method further includes refurbishing the component to a predetermined specification if the characteristic of the component satisfies the predetermined departure parameter and establishing an extended service life for the component.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the treatment of rods made of metal, particularly to the method of reclamation of used standard length rods, such as pump rods already used in the mechanical deep-pumping extraction of oil, as well as to the product made with the help of the mentioned method. The method of remanufacturing of standard length rods includes the reheating of the rod body to a temperature favorable for the plastic treatment of the rod such as plastic deformation of the rod body under pressure. Such methods allow for the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod. The technical outcome of the claimed invention consists in the reclamation of rods of the desired geometric form and enhancement of the mechanical properties of the remanufactured rod.

Abstract: In a method for producing toothed sections on workpieces, a toothed section is firstly produced by means of a first tool in the region of a first end face of a workpiece to be toothed. The produced toothed section is reworked on the peripheral face by means of at least one second tool in the region of the first end face, while the toothed section is further produced. If the toothed section is also produced in the region of the second end face by means of the first tool, the reworking in the region of the first end face is already completed, so the toothed section can also be reworked in the region of the second end face. Short cycle times are thereby achieved with a low machine-related outlay.

Abstract: A method of making a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, U-shape, or Z-shape by providing first and third planar members suitable to form bases of a composite fabrication member, providing a second planar member suitable to form a web of a composite fabrication member, uncoiling and passing through accumulators the planar members, aligning the planar members, attaching the first, second, and third planar members together at respective side portions by induction welding to form a composite intermediate product to form a composite fabrication member having a shape selected from the group consisting of C-shape, lipped C-shape, U-shape, lipped U-shape, Z-shape or lipped Z-shape.