Abstract: The current invention is a motion imparting decoy device that will help individuals to more effectively lure game animals into reasonable range.

Abstract: The ability to assemble three-dimensional structures using diamagnetic particles suspended in solutions containing paramagnetic cations is described. The major advantages of this separation device are that: (i) it is a simple apparatus that does not require electric power (a set of permanent magnets and gravity are sufficient for the diamagnetic separation and collection system to work); ii) the assembled structures can be removed from the paramagnetic solution for further processing after fixing the structure; iii) the assembly is fast; and iv) it is small, portable.

Abstract: A seat assembling method for assembling at least one seat into an airplane, the method having the steps of position a seat installing device at a predetermined assembly position in the airplane, convey the at least one seat into the interior of the airplane to the seat installing device by means of a seat conveying device, transfer the seat from the seat conveying device to the seat installing device, and install the seat by means of the seat installing device which is positioned at the assembly position.

Abstract: A balloon catheter having a radiopaque coil embedded in the catheter's body corresponding to a landmark of the balloon or other location on the catheter body. The radiopaque coil can be viewed under fluoroscopy to located the balloon or other structure of the catheter. The coil can be readily inserted in the manufacturing process by inserting it between two layers that form the catheter body, and then sealing the coil inside the catheter at the desired location. This facilitates both the manufacturing process and prevents the marker from being dislodged during the manufacturing, navigation, or inflation process.

Abstract: A lottery instant-game ticket and method of making same. On a substrate is placed a first set of game indicia including a first set of game symbols, and a second set of indicia larger than the first set of game indicia and including a second set of game symbols, and includes any winning symbol. A subset of the second set of game indicia with each symbol including a non-winning indicator. The first set and second of game indicia are covered with a removable covering, with the covering having position indicators positioned substantially over each of the first set of game indicia, and identical game symbols positioned substantially over a corresponding identical game symbol of the second set of game indicia such that removal of the identical game symbol reveals the identical game symbol of the second set of game indicia and any non-winning indicator, if present.

Abstract: A commodity tank for use with an air seeding implement includes a series of panels arranged to form an enclosure defining a volume configured to hold a supply of commodity. At least one or more of the panels has a warping-reducing bend formed therein. The commodity tank further has a series of tubular members with each tubular member located between adjacent and perpendicular panels to define a respective corner of the enclosure.

Abstract: A method of forming a corrosion-resistant vibratory flowmeter is provided. The method comprises constructing a flowmeter assembly including one or more flow tubes configured to be vibrated, with the method being characterized by coating at least a portion of the flowmeter assembly with a diffusion coating, with the diffusion coating being diffused into and comprising a part of the flowmeter assembly.

Abstract: A method of constructing a modular, commercial unit includes arranging components of said commercial unit in separate modules, each of the separate modules having a frame assembly. The modules are then transported to a predetermined location where certain of said separate modules are connected together, via the frame assemblies, to form an operation superstructure. The components are not removed from the separate modules prior to the separate modules being connected via their respective frame assemblies.

Abstract: A fastener assembly includes a body, a cup and a faceplate. The fastener assembly is a long thin shape for insertion into an opening in a substrate prior to actuation. Once inserted in the substrate, the fastener assembly may be actuated by the insertion of a bolt into a central aperture in the assembly and the tightening of the bolt against the cup. The actuation of the assembly causes the body of the assembly to fold at four points and to thereby secure the assembly to the substrate.

Abstract: Provided are a retainer ring for polishing a wafer and a method of manufacturing the retainer ring, in which an outer circumferential surface of the wafer is retained during an operation of polishing a wafer by using a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) method. In detail, a retainer ring may be manufactured at relatively low costs. In addition, a method of manufacturing a retainer ring for polishing a wafer, which may be produced at relatively low costs, may be provided.

Abstract: A system and method of joining at least two workpieces together using a friction rivet and a friction rivet cap that are friction stirred together after a cutting tip or cutting feature on the friction rivet cuts through workpieces and is then bonded to the friction rivet cap, and wherein the friction rivet cap may be excluded if the friction rivet includes a hollow in the cutting tip, the hollow being flared after the friction rivets cuts through the workpieces to thereby create an integral rivet cap in the end of the friction rivet.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an integrally forged golf club head has acts of forging a crude rod to form a blank of a main body of a golf club head, mounting a weight in a mounting recess of the blank of the main body of the golf club head, covering the mounting recess with an outer cover, and then welding and forging the blank of the main body of the golf club head and the outer cover to form a golf club head. Thus, the at least one weight is securely held in the golf club head and does not come off the golf club head, and also no noise occurs when the golf club head strikes a golf ball. Furthermore, the at least one weight is not exposed so that the golf club head has a good appearance and improved quality.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a battery pack includes a restraining process of restraining single cells at a maximum restraint contact pressure Pd of the battery pack in a complete state, after compressing the single cells at a maximum compression contact pressure Pc that satisfies 0.8?Pd/Pc?0.9, with respect to the maximum restraint contact pressure Pd; a standing process of then leaving the single cells to stand for a predetermined number of days in an electrically open state; and a short-circuit testing process of then testing for an internal short in the single cells.

Abstract: A method of forming a TAMR (Thermal Assisted Magnetic Recording) write head that uses the energy of optical-laser excited plasmons to locally heat a magnetic recording medium and reduce its coercivity and magnetic anisotropy. The magnetic field of the write head is enhanced by the formation of a leading shield that is formed in a concave geometrical shape and partially surrounds the waveguide portion of the head within the concavity, which allows the distal end of the waveguide to extend to the ABS plane of the write head. This arrangement reduces the gap between the shield and the magnetic pole and does not interfere with the ability of the waveguide to efficiently transfer its optical energy to the plasmon generator and, ultimately, to the surface of the magnetic recording medium.

Abstract: A method of forming a heating element for use with a steering wheel includes (i) forming a first heating part of a heating element which is coated in a longitudinal direction of the rim along an inner diameter portion of the rim by continuously connecting loops having the same shape, (ii) forming a second heating part of the heating element which is coated in the longitudinal direction of the rim along an outer diameter portion of the rim by continuously connecting loops having the same shape, (iii) forming a third heating part of the heating element which is coated in the longitudinal direction of the rim by continuously connecting loops having the same shape between the first heating part and the second heating part; and (iv) adjusting an electrical resistance of the heating element according to a coating width or thickness of the conductive paste.

Abstract: Plant for the electrochemical formation of lead-acid batteries, which comprises an external circuit (5) in which an electrolytic solution flows with controlled temperature; such solution traverses the single cells (2) provided with metering caps (17) provided with an inlet duct (18) connected with a first connector to a distribution manifold (9) of the circuit and with an outlet duct connected with a second connector to return means (7) of the circuit. The plant also comprises suction means connected to the distribution manifold (9) and actuatable to suck, with the feeding to the distribution manifold (9) interrupted, the electrolytic solution contained in the distribution manifold (9) as well as possible lumps therewith that have stopped in the inlet ducts and/or in the first connectors for feeding the cells (2).

Abstract: Miniature electrodes and electrochemical cells are disclosed. Such electrodes are made from forming an electrode mixture onto a current collector and distal end of a feedthrough pin such that the current collector and distal end of the feedthrough pin is encapsulated. The methods and electrode assemblies disclosed herein allow such electrode assemblies to be made free from the step of directly attaching a formed electrode to a feedthrough pin and thus simplifying assembly and decreasing size.

Abstract: Electrode structures and methods of formation are provided. The formation process may include an initial high rate discharge to precondition the electrode active surface. The resulting electroactive surface may have reduced pitting and defects resulting in more uniform utilization of the electrode during subsequent cycling.

Abstract: An apparatus for attaching equipment includes a base and one of a toolbox or tool accessory. The base has a primary engagement surface with a plurality of outwardly projecting male members each comprising a shaft with an enlarged head at a remote end. The toolbox or tool accessory has a secondary engagement surface with a plurality of inwardly recessed female receivers configured to receive the male members in mating relationship. A locking assembly is positioned within the toolbox or tool accessory. The locking assembly includes a movable catch that is movable between a locking position and a release position. In the locking position, the catch engages the enlarged head of each of the male members to prevent the male members from being withdrawn from the female receivers. In the release position, the catch is spaced from the enlarged heads of each of the male members.

Abstract: Described is a needle assembly attachment and removal device comprising of a base, an outer member fixed to the base, and a first inner member telescoped in the outer member. The outer member includes an inner surface of having first threads. The first inner member includes pins adapted to engage the first threads. The first inner member is adapted to hold a needle assembly. Axial movement of the first inner member within the outer member causes rotation of the first inner member and the needle assembly relative to the outer member.

Abstract: A manufacturing apparatus for heat exchanger fins is provided that can prevent deformation of a metal strip when the metal strip is conveyed by a feeding pin. In a manufacturing apparatus for heat exchanger fins, including a press apparatus having a mold that forms a metal strip by pressing a plurality of through-holes or a plurality of cutaway portions on a thin metal plate and a first feeding apparatus arranged on the downstream side of the mold for conveying the metal strip formed by the mold to the downstream side in the conveying direction, a second feeding apparatus that conveys a thin metal plate before press working by the mold into the mold in synchronization with a conveying operation of the first feeding apparatus is provided on the upstream side of the press apparatus.

Abstract: A cable insertion tool for installing thermally compensated superconducting and cryo-resistive cables is disclosed. The cable insertion tool includes a guide tube adapted to engage a pipe and to prevent a cable positioned therein from buckling, a cross-bar adapted to move along the guide tube and engage an end of the cable positioned therein, and a cable drive apparatus operably connected to the cross-bar. The cable drive apparatus is adapted to move the cross-bar such that the cable positioned in the guide tube is forced into the pipe.

Abstract: An optical fiber cable processing apparatus includes a rotation table (conveyance section) which conveys a case that houses an optical fiber cable obtained by coating an optical fiber, and to which a plurality of work stations is set. The rotation table includes a case holding part, and the case holding part includes a cable holding section that holds the optical fiber cable. Further, a pulling station at an upstream side includes a pulling section that pulls out the optical fiber cable from the case by a predetermined length and causes the cable holding section to hold the optical fiber cable, and the work stations at a downstream side perform necessary work with respect to the optical fiber cable held by the cable holding section. Processing of the optical fiber cable in each work station can be easily performed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method of encasing the drive components of an electric powered bicycle in a unified storage device compressed and structurally integrated into the triangle space between the top tube, down tube and seat tube of a typical bicycle frame. This invention details a unique component case that provides the storage and security of electric bicycle drive components including the electric power source (the battery cell pack), and electric motor controller including circuit board and housing, along with associated wires, fuses, switches, instruments and plugs. This invention also details a unique braking system and details a method of mounting stationary foot pegs in the bottom bracket of a typical frame and replacing the standard pedals and crank set.

Abstract: One embodiment is a stimulation lead including a lead body comprising a longitudinal surface, a distal end, and a proximal end; and multiple electrodes disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead body near the distal end of the lead body. The multiple electrodes include multiple segmented electrodes with each of the segmented electrodes having an exterior surface, an interior surface opposite the exterior surface, a proximal end, and a distal end. At least one of the segmented electrodes includes one or more of a) at least one channel formed in the segmented electrode and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the segmented electrode, b) an arcuate groove formed in at least one of the distal end surface or the proximal end surface, or c) a notch formed in the segmented electrode and extending from the proximal end to the distal end of the segmented electrode.

Abstract: A passive cardiac electrical lead is assembled by coupling an inner conductor coil to a connector pin to form an inner conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through a connector insulator. An insulator tubing is placed over the inner coil. A proximal end of the insulator tubing is sleeved over the distal extension of the connector insulator. An outer conductor coil is coupled to a ring connector to form an outer conductor assembly. The inner conductor assembly is threaded through the outer conductor assembly. The ring connector is sleeved on the distal extension of the connector insulator and over the insulator tubing. A proximal seal is sleeved over a socket end of the connector pin. A portion of the proximal seal is seated on the proximal extension of the connector insulator.

Abstract: A method of processing a cavity of a core substrate is disclosed. The method of processing a cavity of a core substrate in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention can include: forming a first processing area on one surface of a core substrate, the first processing area being demarcated by a circuit pattern; forming a second processing area on the other surface of the core substrate, the second processing area being demarcated by a circuit pattern; and processing a cavity by removing the entire first processing area from the one surface of the core substrate.

Abstract: In a printed circuit board manufacturing method that manufactures at least one thin circuit and at least one large cross-section circuit on a same PCB substrate, a circuit trench is formed on a first PCB substrate having a copper clad circuit layer of a smaller thickness and exposed from the bottom of a groove on another side of the copper clad layer, and then a thick copper is filled into the circuit trench by a copper electroplating method until the thick copper is protruded from the first PCB substrate to form the large cross-section circuit along the circuit trench, and at least one prepreg is covered onto the large cross-section circuit and at a position where it is exposed from the board surface of the first PCB substrate, and the prepreg is covered onto the large cross-section circuit by a hot melt pressing method to maintain a flat smooth surface.

Abstract: A wafer via solder filling device includes a solder bath comprising an accommodation space for accommodating a molten solder, with an open top, and an air outlet for exhausting air from the accommodation space; a fixing unit for fixing the wafer having a via formed in one surface in the accommodation space to seal the accommodation space airtight; and a pressing unit for pressing a bottom of the molten solder arranged in the solder bath and moving the molten solder upward, to fill the molten solder in the via.

Abstract: Example multi-layer printed circuit boards (‘PCBs’) are described as well as methods of manufacturing a PCB. Embodiments include depositing upon layers of laminate printed circuit traces and joining the layers of laminate. Embodiments also include drilling at least one via hole through the layers of laminate and placing in the via hole a via conductor comprising a used portion and an unused portion, the via conductor comprising copper coated with a second metal having a conductivity lower than the conductivity of copper.

Abstract: A contact component of an implantable medical device connector module assembly includes a threaded bore in fluid communication with a connector bore thereof, and a flanged bore in fluid communication with the threaded bore. A perimeter surface of the flanged bore creates a shutoff with a pin during injection molding to form an insulative body of the assembly, and a perimeter surface of an insulative bore formed around the pin is preferably flush with that of the flanged bore of the contact component. A centerline axis of the flanged bore is preferably aligned with that of the threaded bore, for example, so that the molded insulative bore has a centerline axis aligned with that of the threaded bore of the contact component.

Abstract: A fan impeller balance calibrating method includes steps of: placing a fan impeller onto a balance measurement unit and activating the fan impeller to rotate; using a detector of the balance measurement unit to detect the amount of unbalance and phase of the fan impeller in rotation and generate a detection signal according to the amount of unbalance and phase of the fan impeller; and providing a counterweighing unit, which receives the detection signal to find at least one hole of the fan impeller according to the detection signal, which is to be counterweighed and counterweighs the hole with a counterweight. By means of the fan impeller balance calibrating method, the measurement and counterweighing of the fan impeller are automated. Therefore, the working time is shortened and the manufacturing cost is lowered.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a cooling apparatus is provided to facilitate two-phase, immersion-cooling of one or more electronic components. The cooling apparatus includes a housing having a compartment within which dielectric fluid is disposed which facilitates immersion-cooling of the electronic component(s). A liquid-cooled heat sink is associated with the housing and cools a cooling surface exposed within the compartment. One or more pumps are disposed within the compartment and configured to pump dielectric fluid liquid within the compartment towards the cooling surface to facilitate cooling the liquid within the compartment below a saturation temperature of the dielectric fluid. The heat sink includes or is coupled to condensing and sub-cooling regions exposed within the compartment.

Abstract: Cooling methods are provided for facilitating pumped immersion-cooling of electronic components. The cooling method includes: providing a housing forming a compartment about one or more components, and providing a supply manifold, a return manifold, and coupling a coolant loop coupling in fluid communication the supply and return manifolds and the housing. Coolant flowing through the coolant loop flows through the compartment of the housing and, at least partially, immersion-cools the component(s) by flow boiling. A pump facilitates circulation of coolant within the loop, and a coolant bypass line is coupled between the supply and return manifolds. The return manifold includes a mixed-phase manifold section, and the bypass line provides coolant from the supply manifold directly to the mixed-phase manifold section. Coolant flows from the coolant bypass line into the mixed-phase manifold section in a direction counter to the direction of any coolant vapor flow within that manifold section.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a filtering screen includes: attaching handle members (3) to edges of at least one wire cloth (1); providing a jig comprising tensioning means (23); placing the at least one wire cloth (1) in the jig and engaging the handle members (3) with handle member engagement portions (15) of the tensioning means (23). The tensioning means (23) are operated to drive the handle members (3) outwardly to tension the wire cloth (1) in orthogonal directions. The method also includes pressing the tensioned wire cloth (1) against a screen frame (6); bonding the wire cloth (1) to the screen frame (6); and trimming the wire cloth.

Abstract: A method for attaching a roof panel to a roof rail of a vehicle bodyside frame, wherein the roof rail prohibiting access to an underside of an area at which the roof panel attaches to the roof panel, can include applying a single-component adhesive to a roof rail or to a portion of a roof panel that rests on the roof rail, placing the roof panel onto the roof rail, attaching the roof panel to the roof rail using single-sided spot welds, and heating the roof panel and vehicle bodyside frame to a temperature that cures the single-component adhesive.

Abstract: Blade cartridges and razors employing such blade cartridges are provided. The cartridges contain a guard situated primarily on its leading edge that includes an array of flexible fins that extend in multiple directions.

Abstract: A razor blade unit including a housing having a top surface, and a loop disposed on the top surface, the loop having two terminal ends and two exposed opposing edges between the two terminal ends. The loop intersects the top surface at the two terminal ends and the two terminal ends are spaced apart from each other on the top surface. At least a portion of at least one of the two exposed opposing edges has a cutting edge. The razor blade unit provides improved conformity to skin contours.

Abstract: A weed trimmer extension device for cutting and collecting, or dispersing weeds includes a cutting enclosure, to which can be attached a collecting bag or a cutting disperser. The weed trimmer extension device can be attached to a standard weed trimmer with common fastening components. The cutting enclosure covers a cutting implement, which propels the cuttings, contained and directed by the cutting enclosure, into either the collecting bag or the cutting disperser, which disperses the weed cuttings over an area to the side. A cutting implement can include a cutting blade and a cutting string, so that the cutting string has a greater cutting radius, to allow the cutting string to operate close to an obstruction, without the cutting blade potentially causing damage to the obstruction. Also disclosed is a weed trimmer with a cutting enclosure, to which can be attached either a collecting bag or a cutting disperser.

Abstract: A chain sharpening device arranged to sharpen a saw chain. The device comprises a housing (110), arranged to be detachably mounted on the guide bar (3), a sharpening element (140) selectively displaceable relative to the housing between a resting state and a sharpening state, an actuator (150), selectively displaceable between an inactivated state and an activated state, which actuator is connected to the sharpening element and arranged to selectively bring the sharpening element from the resting state to the sharpening state, a first biasing member (160) operatively connected to the actuator and arranged to bias the actuator towards its inactivated state, a second biasing member (170), operatively connected to the sharpening element and arranged to enable relative movement between the actuator and the sharpening element when the sharpening element is in the sharpening state, so as to delimit a force with which the sharpening element (140) can be pressed towards the saw chain.

Abstract: A spreader (01) with a low voltage resistor (02) inside, fixed to a handle (03) made up of a battery compartment (04) on the underside of the handle (03), an on/off button (05) and a warning light (06) on the upper side of the handle (03), such that the spreader (01) may be heated and used to spread butter and derivatives.

Abstract: Pocket safety cutter devices include ergonomic blade housing and handle portions adapted to be safely folded together into compact closed configurations.

Abstract: The handheld utensil (10) is in the form of cutlery, and more specifically, in the form of a spoon. This spoon consists of a functional end part (11) and a removable handle (12). These parts are fitted together via complementary interlocking devices which allow the parts to be joined with a releasable action. For this purpose, the end part (11) is fitted with a protruding extension (13), while the handle (12) is fitted with a socket (14) for receiving the extension (13). A shaft (15), on the extension (13), connects with the axial groove (22) in the socket (14) to receive and lock the shaft in place, forming an interlocking device. To complete and reinforce the assembly of the functional end piece (11) and the handle (12), the socket (14) is fitted with a magnet (34). The extension (13) is also fitted with a cooperating mating magnet (33).

Abstract: A rotary blade for a weed cutter, in which a center face part including an axial center of a thin disc body 1 wholly made of a spiral steel material is in the form of a horizontal plane, and a circumferential part adjacent to the center face part has a one rotation-directional corrugated cutting part having one side face of concave form and the other side face of convex form, wherein the cutting part face is corrugated in the circular curved-surface form instead of the triangular form.

Abstract: A machine tool separating device, in particular a handheld machine separating device, includes at least one cutting strand and at least one guide unit. The cutting strand, viewed along a direction running at least substantially perpendicular to a cutting plane of the cutting strand, has a maximum dimension less than 4 mm.

Abstract: A can opener for cutting open a can lid has a body housing and a cutting blade. The cutting blade has a plurality of cutting teeth aligned along a circular perimeter inside said body housing. At least one first tooth has an internally facing projection for curling the cut lid. Preferably, the plurality of teeth extend around the perimeter to a spaced gap opposite the at least one first tooth with the projection. The plurality of cutting teeth are not aligned in a parallel plane relative to the lid during cutting. The cutting teeth having pointed ends arranged on an incline or curvature relative to the lid allowing for a progressive cutting of the lid with ease.

Abstract: A razor generally having a blade, a housing, and a handle. The razor is particularly effective for use in a correctional institution because it is designed to prevent and/or eliminate its use as a whole or in part as a weapon. The handle may be flexible to prevent its use as a stabbing weapon. The handle may also include a fire retardant material to prevent it from being used in a fire. The housing extends around the blade and may be constructed from multiple sections. The sections may be securely joined together to prevent disassembly to access the blade.

Abstract: A method of determining a reference coordinate system includes: obtaining information indicative of a direction of gravity relative to a device; and converting an orientation of a device coordinate system using the direction of gravity relative to the device to produce the reference coordinate system. The method may also include setting an origin of the reference coordinate system and/or determining a scale value of the reference coordinate system. The method may also include refining the reference coordinate system.

Abstract: A robotic laser-pointing apparatus has an instrument center, a first rotation axis, a second rotation axis, and a pointing axis, with the first rotation axis, the second rotation axis and the pointing axis in a known relationship to the instrument center. A laser source provides a pointing-laser beam along the pointing axis. A pointing drive system aims the laser beam by rotating the pointing axis about the instrument center in response to a pointing-direction control. Focusing optics having a focusing-optics drive serve to focus the pointing-laser beam in response to a focusing-optics control. A processor, responsive to target-position information, generates the pointing-direction control and the focusing-optics control. Some embodiments include an electronic-distance-measurement system having a measurement beam. Some embodiments provide for compensation of aiming errors of the pointing-laser beam and the measurement beam.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring device includes a probe detecting a shape of a measured object and outputting a signal indicating results of the shape detection. A probe interface receives the signal indicating the results of the shape detection. A cable transmits the signal indicating the results of the shape detection between the probe and the probe interface and bends accompanying displacement of the probe. The probe interface includes an impedance detector having a calculator detecting impedance in the cable. The impedance detector transmits high-speed test data to the probe through the cable and detects impedance in the cable according to whether a reception confirmation signal output by the probe is received.