Abstract: A device that is a handheld circular heating element for use in the construction industry is described. Specifically the device is useful for applying heat uniformly to a two-piece membrane for separation of the outer layer to allow the inner layer to be exposed. The device includes a handle, an electrical supply, an on/off switch and a heating element. The device uses electricity to heat the heat-emitting burner of the heating element, which is then placed next to the membrane. As the membrane is warmed, the two layers of the membrane are able to be separated, which exposes the inner membrane.

Abstract: A worktable for a soldering iron a base plate with two fixed plates perpendicularly extending from the top thereof. At least one of the two fixed plates has a first locking member and a first notch. A movable plate is movably located between the two fixed plates for securing a larger part. The movable plate has a second notch for securing small part. An adjustment member rotatably extends through the two fixed plates and the movable plate to adjust a fitting distance for the solder parts. An axle is connected across the two fixed plates and carries a soldering wire roll thereto. A soldering iron seat is located beside one of the two fixed plates for receiving the soldering iron therein.

Abstract: A system and method for speech quality detection is included. The method may include receiving, at a computing device, a first speech signal associated with a particular user. The method may include extracting one or more short-term features from the first speech signal wherein extracting short-term features includes extracting a time frame of between 10-50 ms. The method may also include determining one or more statistics of each of the one or more short-term features from the first speech signal. The method may further include classifying the one or more statistics as belonging to one of a set of quality classes.

Abstract: An automatic soldering machine includes a frame assembly, an electric iron and a movable module fixed on the frame assembly. The movable module is used for making the electric iron connected with the movable module randomly move to a specified position at a predetermined area. The movable module includes a first driving unit having a first leading element movable along a first axis, a second driving unit having a second leading element movable along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, a third driving unit having a third leading element movable along a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axis and a rotating unit capable of rotating around an axis thereof. The third driving unit is connected with the first leading element. The second driving unit is connected with the third leading element. The rotating unit is connected with the second leading element.

Abstract: A soldering iron provided with a soldering tip that melts solder at a distal end, having inside said soldering tip a substantially cylindrical insertion fit recess portion extending from a proximal end of the soldering tip to the distal end, opening at the proximal end, and a heater formed into a coil shape and whose surface is covered with an insulating oxide film being fittingly inserted into the insertion fit recess portion.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, computer implemented methods and systems are provided for representing and modeling the temporal structure of audio signals. In response to receiving a signal, a time-to-frequency domain transformation on at least a portion of the received signal to generate a frequency domain representation is performed. The time-to-frequency domain transformation converts the signal from a time domain representation to the frequency domain representation. A frequency domain linear prediction (FDLP) is performed on the frequency domain representation to estimate a temporal envelope of the frequency domain representation. Based on the temporal envelope, one or more speech features are generated.

Abstract: A soldering iron including: a soldering tip that melts solder at a distal end; an iron body to which the soldering tip is fixed; at least one male connecting end provided at a base end of the soldering tip; at least one female connecting end built into the distal end of the iron body and into which the male connecting end is fittingly inserted; and a grip having heat insulating properties provided around the outer periphery of the soldering tip to cover the base end region of the soldering tip.

Abstract: A detachable heat sealing apparatus includes a size-adjustable unitary externally-attached electric heating device and a power supplier, wherein the electric heating device is coupled to the external front side of a power supplier holding casing by means of a detachable coupling arrangement such that the electric heating device or the power supplier can be replaced when damaged or, a different model of electric heating device can be fastened to the casing to substitute the original electric heating device.

Abstract: A personalized branding iron with interchangeable symbols, including: a handle arrangement having a first end and a second end; a mounting arrangement mechanically connected to the first end; and at least one unitary substantial symbol configured for branding. The mounting arrangement and the symbol are configured for convenient mechanical connection of the symbol to the mounting arrangement.

Abstract: An electric soldering iron useful for heavy duty applications, such as sheet metal lamination, comprises a soldering tip held between two carbon electrodes which are electrically connected through busses to a source of low voltage, variable amperage current. The carbon electrodes are preferably graphite. An additional feature allows the tip to pivot to various angles with respect to the handle to provide optimum comfort and soldering efficiency. The body of the soldering tip is provided with longitudinal grooves into which the shaped carbon electrodes are slid and are secured in place with suitable fasteners, such as bolts. Alternatively, the electrodes may have a contour corresponding to the surface of the body of the soldering tip and are then clamped or otherwise secured to the body. Another option is to use electrodes that are shaped as cylindrical plugs seated in blind recesses in the body of the soldering tip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a soldering iron with a graphite tip having two separate halves that are electrically isolated from one another. The tip halves are each electrically connected to the opposite sides of an electrical power source. When both halves of the tip are applied to an electrically conductive material, such as the material to be soldered, an electrical circuit between the tip halves and electrical power source is completed. The halves are of the tip are constructed from material semi-conductive electrically and having high thermal conductivity. Therefore, the tip can reach operating temperatures quickly. When the tip is removed from the joint, the electrical circuit is broken and the tip material may quickly cool to a temperature safe for human contact. Because electricity is only able to flow when the two pieces of the tip are electrically connected, no separate switch is required.

Abstract: A soldering tool for holding wires together such that solder may be applied. The soldering tool includes a pliers comprising a pair of elongated members pivotally coupled together and each having a first end and a second end. Proximal portions of the elongate members comprise a non-heat conducting material, and distal portions of the elongate members comprise a heat conducting material. Each of the second ends has an opening extending therein. A plurality of heat conducting heads is removably attachable to the pliers. Each of the heads comprises a pair of jaw portions, each having a first end and a second end. The first ends each have a rod attached thereto removably extendable into one of the female couplers for frictionally coupling the jaw portions to the elongate member. An electric heating means is in communication with the distal portions of the elongated members.

Abstract: The present invention provides a soldering iron with a graphite tip having two separate halves that are electrically isolated from one another. When both halves of the tip are applied to an electrically conductive material, such as the material to be soldered, an electrical circuit between the tip halves and an electrical power source is completed. Therefore, the tip can reach operating temperatures quickly. When the tip is removed from the joint, the electrical circuit is broken and the tip material may quickly cool to a temperature safe for human contact. The tip material permits higher power outputs than other battery operated portable soldering irons and permits over 300 joints for each full charge.

Abstract: A portable soldering system is disclosed which includes a battery which may be charged from an external source; or the external source may directly supply the system. The output of the battery or other source is regulated to maintain a set temperature of the soldering tip irrespective of the instantaneous state of charge of the battery; and a voltage boost is automatically provided when needed for maintaining a set temperature for the soldering tip.

Abstract: The present invention provides a soldering iron with a graphite tip having two separate halves that are electrically isolated from one another. When both halves of the tip are applied to an electrically conductive material, such as the material to be soldered, an electrical circuit between the tip halves and an electrical power source is completed. Therefore, the tip can reach operating temperatures quickly. When the tip is removed from the joint, the electrical circuit is broken and the tip material may quickly cool to a temperature safe for human contact. The tip material permits higher power outputs than other battery operated portable soldering irons and permits over 300 joints for each full charge.

Abstract: A soldering station system for transporting, utilizing, and storing the unique tools required for soldering electrical wiring assemblies, printed circuit boards, and other small electronic sub-assemblies is provided. The soldering station system includes a tool case with a bottom portion, a plurality of side portions, and a top portion, a tool pallet assembly which is coupled to an interior surface of the tool case, the tool pallet has a plurality of interior recesses, and a plurality of tools adapted for working on electronic assemblies and positioned in the interior recesses of the tool pallet assembly.

Abstract: Method for repairing defective soldered joints, in which in a first method step a soldering material handling device is placed with a soldering material removal device at a soldering material defect point and a defective soldering material deposit is loosened from the connection with a soldering material carrier and removed, and in which in a second method step a soldering material unit from a soldering material application device of the soldering material handling device is applied to the soldering material carrier and connected to the soldering material carrier, the application device being placed at the soldering material defect point.

Abstract: A device for removal of a tick from the skin of a host and alternately to be used as a flashlight, such device having an open-ended casing for receiving the tick in a V-shaped alignment guide and slot defined in the casing, such tick to be trapped in the slot with structure to apply heat from an illuminating heating element in proximity to the tick to cause it to release its grip from the skin of the host after which it can be removed, with such illuminating heating element also acting as the light source when the device is used in its alternate flashlight mode.

Abstract: A braid singeing clamp for singeing the end of a braid to prevent said braid from coming undone. The braid singeing clamp comprises a pair of pivotally connected clamping surfaces having grips on one end and heating elements on the opposite end. The heating surfaces are attached to each clamping element by a set of rings which are situated on the top portion of each surface. The rings slide over a tube portion of each clamping element, and secure the heating surfaces to the clamp. Alternatively, the heating surfaces may snap into sockets positioned on the tube portion of each clamping element. The heating elements are shaped to envelope the lower portion of the braid and provide heat only to the braid end.

Abstract: To effect disassembly of components relative to an integrated circuit board, the circuit board and its typical construction, including the soldering of the various components projected through the circuit board, is effected by an anvil, including a plurality of anvil bores, wherein the anvil is heated and each anvil bore is accordingly heated effecting the elimination of the associated soldering joints of each projecting tip of an associated electrical component directed through the circuit board. The apparatus further includes a metallic brush member arranged for securement to an associated heating member or gun to effect the cleaning and removal of solder residue remaining on the circuit board. Further, various anvil sizes are provided to accommodate various circuit board patterns and may be provided in a kit form in a single unitary container.

Abstract: A dental instrument heater having a pair of contact blades connected to a battery. The contact blades have notches formed along their respective edges, and they are mounted in parallel, spaced-apart relationship to each other. Consequently, a dental instrument may be positioned between adjacent notches so that electric current from the battery flows through and heats the dental instrument. The heating device includes a self-contained charging circuit which connects an external charger to the battery when the battery voltage is below a predetermined value, and it disconnects the charger from the battery when the battery voltage reaches a predetermined level.

Abstract: A thermal tool and tip for the tool are disclosed. The tip includes a twisted loop of heat generating wire where the ends thereof are adapted for insertion into electrical connectors in the end of the tool. The loop is twisted at an intermediate portion and terminates in a working tip end. The flexibility of the working tip end with respect to the legs can be varied by selecting the location of the twisted portion relative to the legs.

Abstract: An electrically heated convertible tool for removing a golf club head from a shaft inserted in the hosel of both metal and wooden golf club heads includes a pair of plier-like pivotally connected opposed jaws each carrying an electric heating block. The heating blocks are disposed in opposed clamping relationship and are each provided with an arcuate recess sized to closely engage and heat the tapered hosel surface of a metal golf club head. The blocks are adjustable relative to each other to accomodate for size variations in hosels. An elongated heat exchange member having a head sized to be clamped in the arcuate recesses of the blocks and an elongated linear portion sized to be insertable into the interior of a hollow metal golf club shaft is provided to permit use of the tool to heat the hosel of a wooden club head. The tool permits heat to be applied to the hosel of the club heat to soften the cement holding the hosel to the shaft of the golf club.