Abstract: A cutter edge is pressed against a brittle-material substrate so that a protruding portion of the cutter edge is positioned between a first edge of the brittle-material substrate and a side portion of the cutter edge and that a side portion of the cutter edge is positioned between the protruding portion of the cutter edge and a second edge of the brittle-material substrate. A scribe line is formed by a scratch between a first position closer to the first edge of the first and second edges and a second position closer to the second edge of the first and second edges. After the formation of the scribe line, a crack is extended in a thickness direction from the second position toward the first position along the scribe line, thus forming a crack line.

Abstract: A bottle cutter apparatus, systems and methods of using the same are provided. Specifically, the bottle cutter apparatus comprises a stage for holding a bottle and a rotatable arm having a blade thereon for scoring a glass bottle, or any glass tubular item. The stage is modular and movable, thereby accommodating different sized bottles thereon for precise scoring with the arm and blade.

Abstract: This invention relates to an ampoule opening device (1) for the opening of glass ampoules (100) of the type used in particular in the pharmaceutical field for injection substances. The device according to this invention allows opening, by rupture of the neck of the ampoule, glass ampoules of different capacities (and therefore of sizes), by generating a non irregular rupture edge and therefore minimizing the creation of glass fragments that may fall into the substance contained within the ampoule. Moreover, the device object of this invention allows avoiding contact of the user's fingers with the neck and the cap of the ampoule, thereby preventing any risk of accidental injuries. The device object of this invention allows obtaining excellent results in terms of quality of the rupture edge of the ampoule neck and of repeating the result obtained thanks to the fact that the device allows to apply to the ampoule a constant rupture bending moment for ampoules of the same type.

Abstract: A cross-cut tester includes a handle with a receiving cavity, and a plurality of blades received in the receiving cavity. One end of the handle defines an opening. The cross-cut tester further includes a plurality of gaskets received in the receiving cavity. The gaskets and the blades are positioned one-by-one, and are detachably fixed in the receiving cavity. The cross-cut tester of the present disclosure can effectively improve the efficiency of drawing lines and reduce the cost.

Abstract: A cutter that is used for dividing a processed product using ultrasound energy. The cutter includes a blade that has least one blade wing, the blade wing narrows at a front side towards a cutting edge, and that is adjoined at a rear side by a blade back. The blade back has a first side surface and a second side surface opposing one another. A mounting surface is provided on the first side surface of the blade back, and on the mounting surface a first end piece of at least one curved, coupling element is welded, and a second end piece of the mounting surface has a connecting member that is connected to an energy converter that supplies ultrasound energy to the blade.

Abstract: A lamp unit for a vehicle lamp can include: a lens having an aspherical shape, including a first lens portion, and a second lens portion disposed adjacent to the first lens portion and forming a concave portion on at least a part of a rear side surface thereof; a first reflective surface disposed rearward of the first lens portion; a second reflective surface disposed rearward of the second lens portion; a first light source configured to emit light to be reflected by the first reflective surface, pass through the first lens portion and be emitted forward; and a second light source configured to emit light to be reflected by the second reflective surface, pass through the second lens portion and be emitted forward. A shape of a rear side surface of the second lens portion can be configured to diffuse the light from the second light source vertically and horizontally.

Abstract: A high resolution stencil is produced by a thermal printer for the purposes of permanently etching glass for parts identification, tracking and labeling. An improved process to attach the stencil to the glass substrate is defined. An amended aqueous adhesive is used to bind the stencil so that it is in direct contact with the glass at all times and across the entire plane of the stencil and the adhesion is aided by use of a straight-edged tool to help evacuate any potential elements which may hinder the prescribed glass etching compound(s) from completing a clear and precise permanent mark.

Abstract: A scoring system includes a scoring device and a mandrel. The scoring device includes at least one scoring disc configured to engage a surface of a mesh cage. In an open condition, the scoring disc is positioned away from the mesh cage and in a closed condition, the scoring disc engages a surface of the mesh cage. The scoring device is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the mesh cage when in the closed condition to score the mesh cage at a desired length from an end of the mesh cage. The mandrel is insertable within the mesh cage to support and/or retain a portion of the mesh cage. The mandrel can also apply a force to the score mark to cleanly separate two portions of the mesh cage at the score mark.

Abstract: The invention relates to the provision of a toy and/or packaging and/or another item which includes a light illumination system to allow one or more features provided on at least one sheet of material provided as part of the item, to be rendered more viewable when the light sources are illuminated. The feature is formed on a surface of the sheet material and into the same, typically by etching or another material removal operation. Animated effects can be created by the sequential illumination of the light sources. Audio means can also be provided to be operated in conjunction with the light sources.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diamond tipped indenting tool for marking the surface of metal parts. The indenting tool comprises a shank having a tip end and a diamond affixed to the tip end by a braze material. The braze material preferably comprises a braze alloy which wets both the diamond and the material forming the shank. The diamond forms the point of the tool and is preferably a high quality single crystal diamond.

Abstract: A cutting and forming tool assembly is disclosed that cuts and forms many types of material while remaining easy to use. The tool assembly may include a cutting or forming and an underlying board. The cutting and forming tool has a drive assembly and a shaft assembly contained within a housing. The shaft assembly of the tool assembly reciprocates and at least partially rotates during each reciprocating motion. The housing may be of various shapes and configurations, such as for example egg-shaped, computer mouse-shaped, or pen-shaped. The drive shaft contains a tip that protrudes from an opening in a lower portion of the housing during at least a portion of a downward stroke of the shaft assembly.

Abstract: An improved single point engraving burin tip, for use in hand engraving and stone setting in the hand engraving and jewelry fields. More specifically, the invention provides a single point engraving tip with a secondary relieving area to the primary cutting edge.

Abstract: An improved hand rasp comprises a planar plate with an anterior surface and an opposing posterior surface. An ergonomic handle is affixed to the anterior surface of the plate. A groove blade is removably affixed to the posterior surface of the plate by attachment means. The groove blade may have a variety of geometric configurations and varying in width and depth to accommodate the imagination of the user or designer. The groove blade includes an abrasive surface on the exterior surface of the groove blade. A guide is also removably affixed to the posterior surface of the plate by attachment means, positioned parallel to the groove blade. The guide is adjustable about apertures formed in the plate to position the guide closer to or farther away from the groove blade.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diamond tipped indenting tool for marking the surface of metal parts. The indenting tool comprises a shank having a tip end and a diamond affixed to the tip end by a braze material. The braze material preferably comprises a braze alloy which wets both the diamond and the material forming the shank. The diamond forms the point of the tool and is preferably a high quality single crystal diamond.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a diamond tipped indenting tool for marking the surface of metal parts. The indenting tool comprises a shank having a tip end and a diamond affixed to the tip end by a braze material. The braze material preferably comprises a braze alloy which wets both the diamond and the material forming the shank. The diamond forms the point of the tool and is preferably a high quality single crystal diamond.

Abstract: A scribe device comprises a body (10). A holder (20) is supported by the body (10) such that the holder (20) can slightly slide in a direction of a slide axis (Lb) which intersects a surface of a workpiece (100). Retaining portions (15, 21) spaced apart in a direction of the slide axis (Lb) are formed on the body (10) and the holder (20), respectively. A vibratory actuator (40) is sandwiched between the retainer portion of the body and the retainer portion of the holder. The holder (20) holds an abutment member (30). The holder is biased by a biasing member (23) such that said retaining portion of the holder is pressed against the vibratory actuator. The vibratory actuator renders the vibrations in the direction of the slide axis to the holder. The abutment member transmits the vibrations from the holder to the workpiece. That is, the abutment member (30) is subjected to a static force and a vibration energy and pressed against the workpiece (100).

Abstract: A glass tapping tool for tapping glass and breaking glass along a score-line that has been previously cut. In one embodiment, the tool comprises a hollow tube with a first end and a second end. A stationary striking member is attached to the first end of the tube for tapping a piece of glass which has been previously cut along a score-line. Mounted inside the tube is a slidable hammer with a first end and a second end. The slidable hammer is mounted so that the second end of the slidable hammer protrudes outside the second end of the hollow tube. Elastically coupled the stationary striking member with the slidable hammer is a spring.

Abstract: An optical fiber cutting device is proposed which can perform cutting of optical fibers on the principle of stress rupture stably under predetermined conditions, and which eliminates damage to the blade or the cut end face due to failure or excessive movement. When a wire of an optical fiber stopped by a ferrule-holding portion is gripped by a chuck of a fiber-holding portion and a lever is pulled in this state, tension corresponding to the amount of relative movement of the lever is applied to the optical fiber. Further, this relative movement is converted to the motion of a cutting blade table by a motion-converting mechanism to control the position of a blade. While no tension is applied to the optical fiber, the fiber-holding portion moves following the movement of the lever.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a media cutting tool for use with a template. The apparatus of the present invention maintains proper alignment with a template through the use of a novel offset, rotating, cutting blade and guards against skipping along the cut as the apparatus is drawn around a template through the use of a novel guide mechanism which engages the template being traced. The present invention also employs a transparent handle for an improved view of the cutting area.