Abstract: Method of assembling a rotor assembly of a gas turbine engine having a plurality of components. The method comprises in one aspect calculating the bending forces due to the mass distribution along the rotor. In another aspect, an optimization routine iterates different rotor arrangements, comparing the calculated bending moments to determine a set of component positions that minimizes the bending forces. In another aspect, mass corrections are optimized to balance the rotor assembly.

Abstract: A nm-fiat tire 1 comprises a carcass 6, a pair of side reinforcing rubber layers 9, and a pair of sidewall rubber components 10. At a tire maximum-width position, a first side reinforcing rubber layer 9A disposed in the side of a first bead portion has a thickness B1 greater than a thickness B2 of a second side reinforcing rubber layer disposed in the side of a second bead portion, and a first sidewall rubber component disposed in the side of the first bead portion has a thickness A1 smaller than a thickness A2 of a second sidewall rubber component disposed in the side of the second bead portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a base material for disks of disk rolls, in which the disk roll contains a rotating shaft and a plurality of the disks fitted on the rotating shaft by insertion whereby the outer peripheral surface of the disks serves as a conveying surface, in which the process contains molding a slurry raw material containing inorganic fibers, an inorganic filler having an aspect ratio of from 1 to 25 and an inorganic binder into a plate shape; and drying the molded plate.

Abstract: Devices and related methods to remove stud-type earrings. The removal devices include tips that easily interface with the earring post and backer to facilitate removal. The tips are coupled to a structure with a spring characteristic. Simple squeezing of the structure actuates the tips to separate the backer from the post. The spring characteristic is biased to keep the tips spaced apart, or open, in the absence of a squeezing force.

Abstract: A structural beam, and methods for use, comprising a prefabricated structural concrete portion and a poured-in-place structural concrete portion, wherein said poured-in-place portion comprises at least ten percent of the total weight of said structural beam. Reinforcing extends from the prefabricated portion to the poured-in-place portion. In a preferred embodiment, the structural beam is an “inverted-T” beam, and the prefabricated structural concrete portion comprises the lower corbel portion of the beam, and the poured-in-place portion comprises an upper stem portion of the beam.

Abstract: A hair cutting device (10) comprises a blade portion (12) and an adjustable cutting guide (16) moveable with respect to the blade portion to provide a reference guide line (19) on a user's skin/body to enable hair to be cut accurately at a predetermined angle or pattern.

Abstract: A fingertip mountable shaving device is characterized by a flexible and breathable substrate layer comprising of a first shaving surface, and a second adhesive surface opposite to said first shaving surface. The first shaving surface includes a plurality of rubber strips along the vertical peripheral edge and a plurality of blade assemblies affixed at predetermined locations. Said blade assemblies comprise of a vertical stack of a plurality of rotary blades of different diameters alternately interspaced by spacers and having a hemi-spherical protective cap with a vertical stem, on the top. The second adhesive surface is coated with an adhesive suitable for temporarily mounting the device on a fingertip and is covered with a releasably connected protective peel off layer. The device can safely and closely shave hair from the face and other difficult to reach body surfaces, such as within the ear or nostrils.

Abstract: A cable stripping device includes a main body, a slide block, and a motion member. The main body includes a top plate and a front plate. The front plate defines a first through slot. The slide block is located in the main body and slidable relative to the top plate. A slanting abutting wall is formed on the slide block. The motion member is located in the main body. The motion member defines a through hole. A slanting connection wall is formed on the motion member. A blade is attached to the motion member and located in the through hole. When a cable extends through the first through slot and the through hole below the blade, the slide block is slid forward, the abutting wall pushes the connection wall, the motion member moves down, thereby allowing the blade to cut the cable.

Abstract: A power tool includes a housing assembly, a motor, a pipe holder, and a knife pivotally coupled to the pipe holder at a pivot point for movement relative to the pipe holder. The knife is operable to pivot through an angle toward the pipe holder during a cutting motion and is operable to pivot through the angle away from the pipe holder during a return motion. The power tool also includes a drive mechanism having a first gear coupled to the motor and a second gear coupled to the knife. The power tool further includes a release mechanism coupled to the drive mechanism. The release mechanism is operable to selectively disconnect the second gear from the knife so that movement of the motor is not transmitted to the knife and the knife is movable through the angle away from the pipe holder.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle, a blade holder assembly, a pair of resilient blade wiper members, and a spreader. The blade holder assembly is constructed and arranged to hold a blade at a position of use wherein the blade projects through an opening at a front end of the handle. The pair of resilient blade wiper members are biased towards one another and constructed and arranged to remove debris from side surfaces of the blade, which debris would otherwise be brought into an interior space of the handle when the blade is retracted into the front end of the handle through the opening. The spreader is constructed and arranged to spread the resilient blade wiper members apart to facilitate removal of the blade from the handle when the blade is in a blade change position.

Abstract: An all-in-one multipurpose eating utensil can be used for consuming food. Specifically, a dual-purpose spoon with fork-like functions, dual-purpose chopsticks with knife-like functions, and/or a toothpick are combined into one single device or apparatus. By fusing these detachable utensils into a single unit, users only need to transport and supply one multipurpose eating utensil to provide all the utensils necessary to freely enjoy a meal. This all-in-one eating utensil enables efficient production and convenience of use by allowing users to dine with spoon with fork-functions and chopsticks with knife-like functions.

Abstract: A folding knife includes a handle assembly, a blade, and a secondary tool. The blade is pivotally connected to the handle assembly and is configured to pivot from a closed position to an opened position. The secondary tool is pivotally connected to the handle assembly and is configured to pivot from a closed position to an opened position. The secondary tool includes a locking member that traps the blade in the closed position when the secondary tool is in the opened position but allows the blade to pivot to the opened position when the secondary tool is in the closed position.

Abstract: An out of front knife with an assisted opening mechanism has a handle, a blade mounted in the handle, a thumb stud that drives the blade, and an extending assembly that assists with extending the blade out of the handle. With two sliders and two springs of the extending assembly, only when the blade is intentionally pushed to move a preset distance and overcome a preset resistance, one of the springs pulls and assists the blade of the out of front knife to extend out of the handle. Therefore, the out of front knife with the assisted opening mechanism is used safely.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a pocket cutter. Specifically, embodiments of the present invention relate to a pocket cutter apparatus with a retractable blade. Embodiments of the pocket cutter apparatus are further comprised of a thumb slider switch.

Abstract: A gardening shears comprises a first blade (10) and a second blade (20) which are provided with respective hand grips (12, 22), respectively, and are rotatably connected to one another via a pivot connection (13, 23, 30, 41). The pivot connection comprises a pivot bolt (32) passing through respective bores (13, 23) of the first and second blade (10, 20), respectively and secures the blades (10, 20) in axial direction of the pivot bolt (32) to one another. The pivot bolt (32) comprises in its axial direction successive first and second peripheral sections (34, 35), the first peripheral section (34) being rotatably mounted over a limited angular region within the bore (13) of the first blade (10) whereas the second peripheral section being non-rotatably secured within the bore (21) of the second blade.

Abstract: A cutter includes a main body and a cutting unit. The main body is lengthwise defined to have a dispensing section, a holding section and a storage section in sequence. The holding section is gradually contracted toward two ends and defined to be a stop portion, and the storage section is bored with a through hole. The cutting section has one side formed with a pointed end and another side provided with a cutting edge. The main body is integrally covered on the cutting unit, leaving the pointed end and the cutting edge exposed and letting the pointed end located at a central upper edge of the dispensing section. By so designing, the cutter of this invention can easily cut off and remove various kinds of packaging members, able to elevate efficiency of removing packaging members from a packing box and integral in functional design.

Abstract: An envelope opener features a through slot defining a channel that is closed on three sides around an axis of the slot. A blade projects into the channel from a first closed side thereof to an opposing second closed side thereof, and lies in plane spaced from the closed third side of the channel that lies opposite the mouth. The third side of the channel is angled relative to blade, and the cutting edge slopes away from the first closed side of the channel toward the second closed side, whereby the cutting edge is closer to both the second and third sides of the channel at one end thereof than the other. At the other end, a radiused corner is provided between the third side of the channel and an exterior of the tool. A metal insert lines one or more sides of the channel for an improved wear life.

Abstract: A hand-held band saw having a deck defining a front and a rear, and an opening in the front defining a cut zone. The band saw also includes a first wheel supported by a first deck portion, a second wheel supported by a second deck portion, a motor operably coupled to the first wheel, a single handle providing a single grip for a user to hold the band saw with only one hand, and a continuous blade having a cutting edge. The continuous blade includes a first portion positioned in the cut zone for performing a cutting operation and a second portion positioned outside of the cut zone. A blade guard is positioned proximate the cutting edge of the second portion of the continuous blade to substantially provide a barrier between the cutting edge and an exterior of the band saw.

Abstract: A portable hand held power tool (1), such as a chain saw or a power drill, having a receiving device (100) arranged on a body portion (2) of the power tool (1). The receiving device (100) is arranged for connecting/disconnecting to the portable hand held power tool (1) either a flexible elongated member, such as a rope, or a fastening device secured to the elongated member or to an operator of the portable hand held power tool (1). The receiving device (100) has a receiving portion (110) for receiving and leading the flexible elongated member there through. The receiving portion (100) extends substantially in a plane (P). Furthermore, the receiving device (100) has an attachment portion (120) which is arranged to connect the receiving device (100) to a body portion (2) of the portable hand held power tool (1) by means of a pivot assembly (4).

Abstract: A machine tool separating device, in particular on a handheld machine tool separating device, includes at least one cutting strand and at least one guide unit, which form a self-contained system. The guide unit comprises at least one main guide unit element and/or at least one cutting strand holding unit, wherein at least the main guide unit element and/or the cutting strand holding unit has at least two guide surfaces, which have different alignments in relation to one another and which, when mounted, are provided to guide the cutting strand.

Abstract: An improved offset saw blade mounting assembly for use on a reciprocating power saw tool includes a shim member that is used to fill a central slot of the tool drive shaft. The shim member fills the slot and serves to reinforce the drive shaft and thereby reduce the likelihood of the drive shaft failing. The shim member may be a separate piece, or formed as part of a separate tubular insert, or integrally formed with the mounting block of the offset mounting assembly. A finger guard is also provided that substantially closes off any opening which may occur between the mounting assembly and the power tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to an angular encoder (10) for monitoring the angular position of a rotating shaft (32), with a modulator (34) which can be positioned on the rotating shaft in order to provide a signal which changes as a function of the angular position of the rotating shaft (32), and with a receiver (22) for the reception of the signal which changes as a function of the angular position of the rotating shaft (32), in which the receiver (22) and the modulator (34) are positioned in such a way as to be thermally insulated from each other, so that the transfer of heat from the modulator (34) to the receiver (22) is impeded, while thermal insulation is achieved at least in part by a thermally insulating separator (35), which is positioned between the modulator (34), on the one hand, and the transmitter (21) and/or the receiver (22), on the other hand. The invention further relates to a drive system (100) with an angular encoder (110) of the type described.

Abstract: A rotation laser, in particular for surveying tasks, includes a remote control unit. The rotation laser has at least one operating mode necessary for measurement operation that is configured to be controlled exclusively by the remote control unit.

Abstract: Laser positioner for punching machines made up of two laser emitters (6) joined to a support (8) solidly fixed to the punching machine, wherein each laser emitter (6) emits a planar light beam, and has a rotational movement enabled in the direction of the emitted light beam (7), in such a way that the intersection of the two planar light beams (7) forms a line of intersection coinciding with the axis of action of the punch (4) of the punching machine.

Abstract: A frame and a device for mounting a plurality of frames in a grid. The frame has an axial first mounting member and a second mounting member, the first mounting member having a generally flat portion exposed to and generally flush with a perimeter surface of the frame. The alignment device has a cross-shaped body having a pair of horizontal members and a pair of vertical members intersecting at a common point, the horizontal and vertical members having interior surfaces defining four quadrants, the alignment device further comprising a level attached to the cross-shaped body and a magnet mounted in a recess in one of the horizontal members or vertical members. The alignment device used to position and mount the frame.

Abstract: A soft collision grating scale and measuring method thereof comprises a fixed scale, a sliding auxiliary scale slidably disposed relative to the fixed scale, and a moving pin sliding relative to the sliding auxiliary scale. The moving pin and the sliding auxiliary scale move synchronically. A buffering mechanism is disposed on the moving pin. When the moving pin sliding relative to the sliding auxiliary scale cooperates with a buffering force of the buffering mechanism, a collision between the moving pin and stopping faces of an inspected target is automatically offset to attain a soft collision effect, which prevents the moving pin from breaking to keep an normal measurement operation and increases the precision of measurement by the fact that the sliding auxiliary scale does not rebound and an offset distance caused by reversely moving the moving pin relative to the sliding auxiliary scale can be computed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for efficient cutting and shaping of radiused cuts in materials. The apparatus provides a lower pivot shaft base secured to a cutting table and an upper pivot bushing secured to a workpiece. The lower pivot shaft base and upper pivot are shaped and sized to mate with one another, thus fixing the position of the workpiece while allowing rotation about a common axis.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for removing oxide includes placing a sensor chip assembly having an oxide layer formed on a portion thereof within an enclosed and controlled environment. The portion of the sensor chip assembly is exposed to a reactive gas and a UV light to result in a substantial removal of the oxide layer formed on the portion of the sensor chip assembly.

Abstract: Provided is a folder type UV curing machine for nails, which includes a lower member on which a curing target is placed, and an upper member coupled to the lower member by means of a hinge based on a shaft to be rotatable within a predetermined angle based on the shaft, the upper member having a lighting unit for emitting ultraviolet rays toward the lower member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for drying, in particular for drying painted workpieces (6), which has at least two drying units (2), wherein the individual drying unit is set up to receive a number of painted workpieces, and heating means, which are set up to generate a constant temperature in the drying device (1) and in each of the drying units (2).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a system for cooling torrefied material, including, applying water to the torrefied material to quench-cool the material and thereafter further cooling the torrefied material and at least part of the torrefaction gases released from the material in a common cooling device, such that components of the torrefaction gases condenses on the torrefied material within the common cooling device.

Abstract: A drying holder holds a solar cell in an upright state, and is used in an electrode drying process. The drying holder is provided with a base part on which the solar cell is placed, and a support part that is disposed on the base part, and forms a support slot that is capable of accommodating the solar cell. Vents are formed on the base part and/or the support part.

Abstract: An adjustable spring device for walking and running is attachable to the user's footwear. The device includes —an upper sole coupled to the footwear, —a lower elastic sole, and —a support bracket configured as a curvilined confined band that includes a flat top fastened to the upper sole, and a concaved bottom fastened to the lower sole. The lower sole is furnished with a plurality of slots, preferably straight-lined, and aligned at a predetermined angle, cut from the periphery towards the longitudinal axis of lower sole and ending at predetermined points thereof. The slots are preferably so arranged that, if the predetermined points are linked by four straight lines extending therethrough, the four lines will form a rhomb-shaped figure having two vertexes positioned at the front and the rear ends of the lower sole. Means for variable adjustment of the support bracket are provided, creating comfortable energy exchange conditions.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a shoe upper that is formed as a substantially planar woven article with varied functional zones and lockout strands integrated therein. The lockout strands may be integrally incorporated with the woven shoe upper to provide functional characteristics that differ from those characteristics provided by the woven upper. The lockout strands may be effective for transferring a load of a securing mechanism through the woven upper while allowing the woven upper to have a desired degree of elasticity, supper, and/or comfort.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a shoe upper that is formed as a substantially planar article with varied functional zones and integrated lockout assemblies included therein. The lockout assemblies may be inserted into a cavity formed in a multi-layer woven article allowing for a filler material, such as spacer mesh, to be included in the cavity and providing a material through which one or more lockout strands extend.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention relate to a shoe upper that is formed as a substantially planar article with varied functional zones integrated therein. The varied functional zones may be strategically positioned zones having varied degrees of stretch. Additionally, it is contemplated that the functional zones may provide dimensional variation (e.g., thickness) and/or permeability (e.g., breathability) characteristics. The substantially planar upper may then be formed into a three-dimensional upper having a volume that may be occupied by a wearer's foot.

Abstract: An upper for shoes provided with a monolithic structure complete with a sole obtained from molding rubber or thermoplastic materials, characterized in that said sole is provided with one or more through openings.

Abstract: A color change system for an article with a color change portion and a method of changing color is disclosed. The article includes at least one color change portion capable of changing colors. The color change portion can change colors according to one or more performance parameters. The color change system can include a computer or a mobile device. The article can be connected to the computer or the mobile device and the color change portion can be controlled using the computer or mobile device.

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided having a pressurized fluid-filled chamber in the sole structure having a continuous perimeter weld and lacking an inflation channel. The chamber may be formed from opposing polymer sheets, a continuous perimeter weld lacking a weld channel bonding the sheets and forming an interior void between the sheets, and a fluid disposed within the interior void exerting outward pressure on the sheets. A method for making the chamber can include placing a pair of polymer sheets in an opposing arrangement, pressing opposing perimeter weld portions of the sheets against each other to form an airtight seal along a perimeter region of an interior void, supplying a flow of pressurized air between the opposing sheets into the interior void, and, while maintaining a desired fluid pressure, welding the perimeter weld portions of the sheets to each other. A high-frequency welder for forming chamber is also provided.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed having a structural harness and impact-attenuating structure arrangement that includes a fluid-filled chamber. The article includes an upper, a sole secured to the upper having an impact-attenuating structure including a fluid-filled chamber and a structural harness. The structural harness may extend between the upper and fluid-filled chamber in a tensile arrangement that biases the fluid-filled chamber toward the upper and compresses the chamber. The structural harness may include a first layer, a thread layer bonded to the first layer and a second layer bonded to the thread layer on an opposite side of the thread layer. The thread layer may include threads configured to transmit tensile forces and restrict stretch in a longitudinal direction of the threads.

Abstract: An article of footwear for use in sporting activities such as snowboarding is disclosed. The article of footwear can include a flex notch and a coupled lace loop design. The article can further include an internal harness to enhance stability of the foot. The article can also include a threading layer configured to strengthen the upper and a corresponding connecting layer to bond the threading layer to the upper and to provide protection to other areas of the upper.

Abstract: A protective boot adapted to be worn by individuals when lying in a reclining position. The boot has leg and forefoot portions that provide foot and lower leg support for a wearer while suspending the wearer's heel. The boot may include low-friction materials at an exterior surface of its leg and forefoot portions and at a continuous rim separating the exterior surface from an interior surface of the body, in which case the boot also preferably includes a system for adjustably closing an anterior opening in the forefoot portion by drawing lateral regions of the forefoot portion inward and together. The boot may additionally or alternatively include an L-shaped backplate having portions located at the leg and forefoot portions of the body and adapted to inhibit buckling of the boot within the leg and forefoot portions.

Abstract: Footwear includes a shaft and a shell connected to the shaft. The shaft includes an expandable portion adapted to expand to facilitate ease of entry and exit of a heel of a foot into and out of the shell. The expandable portion is surrounded by a material forming the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light-emitting shoe, more particularly to a shoe with a built-in decorative light-emitting module. The light-emitting shoe comprises a sole and a light-emitting module disposed inside the sole, wherein the light-emitting module comprises a light-emitting controller and a plurality of light-emitting bodies electrically connected with the light-emitting controller, the light-emitting controller is disposed in the sole, the plurality of light-emitting bodies are disposed at the edge of the sole, a light-permeable cover is further arranged at the edge of the sole and is corresponding to the light-emitting ends of the light-emitting bodies, the light-permeable cover is a prism with at least one irregular side face, lights emitted by the light-emitting bodies are refracted by the prism and then scattered out, and the refracted lights form irregular light spots on an irradiation surface, thus improving the light efficiency of the light-emitting shoe of the present invention.

Abstract: An article of footwear has a sole including a toe portion and a heel portion, a toe bumper disposed on the toe portion, the toe bumper being configured to contact a ball, and a heel bumper disposed on the heel portion, the heel bumper being configured to contact the ball, wherein at least one of the toe bumper and the heel bumper has an asymmetric shape.

Abstract: A fastening system for a shoe for a child includes a tongue and at least a pair of fastening arms. The tongue includes one or more features of a selected character. Each of the pair of fastening arms is configured as an appendage of the selected character and is attached to the tongue. Each fastening arm is adapted to extend though a corresponding eyelet in a body portion of the shoe and to be fastened in a manner such that the fastening arms appear to be embracing the tongue.

Abstract: A footbed has a rigid shell and a soft body. The rigid shell has a shell body and a supporting portion. The shell body has a rear portion, a middle portion, and a front portion that are connected sequentially. The supporting portion protrudes from the rim of the rear portion. Each portion has an inner face and an outer face opposite to the inner face. The soft body has a top face and a bottom face opposite to the top face, and the bottom face is laminated with each inner face of each portion. Hardness of the rigid shell is higher than hardness of the soft body, and the rigid shell and the soft body are integrally formed by heating a fabric of vertical fibers. A method for making the footbed is also provided.

Abstract: A zero-turn utility vehicle includes a frame, a pair of drive wheels disposed proximate to the front end of the frame, a rear wheel disposed proximate to the rear end of the frame, a prime mover supported by the frame above the drive wheels, the prime mover configured to power the drive wheels, a seat supported by the central structure, the seat disposed between the prime mover and the rear end, the seat configured to support a user facing towards the front end in a normal operating position, a pair of footrests located on opposite sides of the seat, a tool attachment coupled to the frame and powered by the prime mover, and user controls configured to operate the drive wheels, wherein each of the drive wheels may be operated independently with the user controls.

Abstract: Machines are often used to collect and transport materials in a work environment. One of the more common methods of collecting and transporting materials is with a fork having tines. Another common instrument attached to a machine for collecting and transporting materials is a bucket. The present disclosure describes a bucket that engages the tines of a fork, and therefore can be used with a machine that already has a fork attached. The present disclosure also engages with tines of multiple lengths, meaning that the same bucket will engage with forks from different machines. The bucket has first and second side members; a collecting member extending between the first and second side members; and an engagement portion having an engagement surface and a pocket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an excavating tooth for construction machinery and a method for replacing an excavating tooth of construction machinery. The excavating tooth is provided with a working end and a mountable end. The mountable end defines a means for receiving an adaptor mounted on a work tool. The working end defines a bore. A wear indicator is located within the bore and provided with a length that is less than an unworn length of the working end and a color that visibly contrasts with a color of the working end. As the excavating tooth is worn down during use, the wear indicator becomes visible to provide a visual indication of the need to replace the excavating tooth.