Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relates to a multifunctional shaving razor that is a combination of different kind of razor blade holders, trimmer and dry shaving gel/after-shave lotion for providing a single device with all necessary grooming stuff and is easy to handle and cost efficient. The proposed multifunctional shaving razor 100 consists of triangular detachable blade holder adaptor 200, trimmer assembly 600 and shaving gel dispensing system 400 for providing multi-functionality of shaving, grooming and trimming in a single device. The proposed multifunctional shaving razor 100 can be used universally as it provides a complete solution of all shaving and grooming needs in a single device that is compact to carry from one place to another.

Abstract: To search for a similar image more accurately, an image search system acquires a plurality of representative vectors, which are generated based on a plurality of feature vectors each indicating a feature of an image and included in a feature vector space, calculates a scalar value indicating a degree of similarity between each of the plurality of feature vectors and one of the representative vectors corresponding to the feature vector, calculates, for each of images, a feature value indicating a feature that depends on the representative vector based on the scalar value, and creates a search index associated with the calculated feature value.

Abstract: A tissue splitting device for splitting a harvested soft tissue to provide a layer of tissue having a uniform thickness and methods for tissue transplantation using uniform layers of tissue.

Abstract: A blade changer unit includes a blade chuck for holding a cutting blade, a moving unit for moving the blade chuck, and a control unit for controlling moving unit. The blade chuck has a plurality of electrically conductive grippers for holding the cutting blade. The controller detects conduction between the grippers and a boss. The control unit includes a calculator for calculating the position of a central axis of the mount from coordinates where the conduction between the holder and the boss is detected when the moving unit is controlled to bring the grippers into contact with the mount at at least three points, and a mounting/dismounting controller for mounting and dismounting the cutting blade while the central axis of the blade chuck is aligned with the central axis of the mount calculated by the calculator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for blockchain-based hierarchical data storage. One of the methods includes determining, based on a blockchain stored in a database that includes multiple levels of storage, a level of storage of the multiple levels of storage that meets a data migration condition as a target level of storage, wherein state data of the blockchain are stored as state Merkle trees in data worksheets of the multiple levels of storage, generating, for the target level of storage, an empty data worksheet in response to determining that the target level of storage meets the data migration condition, and storing at least a portion of a state Merkle tree corresponding to a newly created block of the blockchain to the empty data worksheet.

Abstract: A hair length mapping or cutting device uses multiple comb elements to capture bunches of hair as it is traversed across a scalp. The comb elements are traversed away from the scalp to individually measure or cut each bunch of hair to length. Hair may be cut to conform to a hair style mapped, for instance, from an earlier measurement of a hair style.

Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for logging system events within an electronic machine using an event log structured as a collection of tree-like cause and effect graphs. An event to be logged may be received. A new event node may be created within the event log for the received event. One or more existing event nodes within the event log may be identified as having possibly caused the received event. One or more causal links may be created within the event log between the new event node and the one or more identified existing event nodes. The new event node may be stored as an unattached root node in response to not identifying an existing event node that may have caused the received event.

Abstract: Inserts for table saws are disclosed. The table inserts are equipped with a toolless locking mechanism that mechanically holds the insert in place and which allows for the installation and removal of the insert without the use of tools. The locking mechanism is easy to lock and unlock and yet robust enough to hold a zero-clearance insert in place.

Abstract: A database server includes a database manager and a synchronization processing unit. When the database server is in a first state in which the database server receives requests from a client, the database manager updates a database in accordance with a request from the client and registers both update data for causing another database server included in the plurality of database servers to update a database of the other database server and management information of the update data for each data management unit in a memory on the basis of the request. When the database server is in the first state, the synchronization processing unit transmits the update data registered in the memory to the other database.

Abstract: A cutting machine is provided, including: a cutting table having a first end and a second end aligned along an X-axis; a cutting tool gantry configured to cut parts from plate supported on the cutting table, the cutting tool gantry spanning the cutting table in a Y-axis perpendicular to the X-axis and being configured to travel along the X-axis between the first end and the second end; and a part transfer apparatus configured to remove cut parts from the cutting table, the part transfer apparatus being configured to travel along the X-axis between the first end and the second end, wherein the part transfer apparatus is able to pass underneath the cutting tool gantry while travelling along the X-axis. Methods of manufacturing and storing parts are also provided, along with a method of identifying when a part is in contact with a finishing apparatus.

Abstract: A band saw machine is adapted for cutting a lumber, and includes a frame body unit, a transport unit, a cutting unit, a cleaning unit and a guide unit. The frame body unit includes a base plate and a hood body extending rearward from the base plate and cooperating with a conveyor belt of the transport unit to define an output passage. The cutting unit is adapted to cut the lumber into an upper piece and a lower piece. The guide unit includes two guide rollers mounted to the hood body, extending into the outlet passage, and adapted to separate the upper piece from the lower piece. The cleaning unit includes an air lance for directing an air stream to the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A nose hair clipper including a stationary external cylindrical body, having an external cutting portion with a plurality of first cutting edges, a plurality of first slits, and a plurality of rounded portions; a rotatable internal cylindrical body, having an internal cutting portion with a plurality of second cutting edges and a plurality of second slits, a convex portion, and a circumferential concave groove, the rotatable internal cylindrical body being inserted into the stationary external cylindrical body, and the plurality of rounded portions of the external cutting portion extending upward to be higher than an upper end of the internal cutting portion by a to predetermined gap; a bolt, screwed into the circumferential concave groove; a handling body, combined with a lower end of the rotatable internal cylindrical body; and an auxiliary cap with a brush and a driver, connected to a lower end of the handling body.

Abstract: A blade portion for a grooving tool includes opposite first and second surfaces, a blade width thereof being defined as a shortest distance between the first and second surfaces, opposite third and fourth surfaces, and a fifth surface and an opposite blade portion end. The blade width is constant or substantially constant from the fifth surface up to the blade portion end. An insert seat separating the third surface and the fifth surface is arranged to receive an insert having a main cutting edge, an associated rake face, and an associated main clearance surface. The main cutting edge defines an insert width being greater than the blade width. A shortest distance from the fifth surface to the opposite blade portion end is greater than a shortest distance from the third surface to the fourth surface.

Abstract: A material dispenser having a dispensing member configured to dispense a line of the material along a path in a downstream direction, and a cutting member having a cutting edge extending generally downstream with respect to the path. The cutting member having a convex shape across the path, such that the cutting edge engages and sequentially initiates cuts through the line of material when the line of material is pulled against the cutting member, thereby minimize cutting forces.

Abstract: Systems and methods for query decomposition for scalability of continuous query processing are disclosed. In some examples, it is determined whether a query is fully stateful. If it is, the query may be divided into two functions, an aggregate function and a global function. The aggregate functions may be distributed across multiple distributed nodes and executed in parallel. The global function may then receive the results from the distributed nodes and join the results to achieve the fully stateful result.

Abstract: A data storage management system comprises enhanced capabilities for automatically discovering operational characteristics of data storage devices installed in the system. A user interface enables end-users to submit requests for storage resources ranging from a simple request for a certain amount of storage space to more complex requests that specify the type of storage technology, the manufacturer, the I/O speed of the storage device, etc. The end-user also may include an expiration timeframe for the requested storage space. The system identifies storage devices that are suitable to the end-user's request, automatically provisions the storage space (e.g., LUN), and assigns it to the requestor. The assigned storage space may automatically expire, based on user-requested or system-provided expiration timeframes. Expired storage space is returned to a logical pool of available resources so that it may be assigned in response to other requests.

Abstract: An anti-scalp attachment for a weed and grass trimmer preferably includes a tube clamp, a height adjustment tube, an elbow member and a ground support member. The tube clamp preferably includes a two piece tube clamp and a pivot member. The pivot member is preferably secured to a bottom of a first clamp member. The height adjustment tube is retained in the pivot member. The elbow member includes a horizontal leg and a vertical leg. The horizontal and vertical legs include a plurality of adjustment holes. The ground support member preferably includes a ground tube, a contact support member and a tapping projection. The contact support member is attached to a bottom of the ground tube at one end. The tapping projection preferably extends upward from a top of the ground tube. A horizontal adjustment hole is formed in an opposing end of the ground tube.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a hole in any material by means of controlled fracturing using non-spindle CNC machining includes the steps of: fixturing a workpiece to the table of a non-spindle CNC holemaking machine tool. The cutting tool is then secured to the column of the machine tool and the face of the cutting tool is positioned perpendicular to the centerline of the proposed hole. The surface of the workpiece is approached with the cutting tool to a predetermined clearance level. Thereafter, the cutting tool is driven with sufficient linear force to induce instantaneous strain in the material of the workpiece to a depth necessary to create a hole of a desired size and shape using a drive mechanism. The cutting tool is then repositioned so that the face of cutting tool is perpendicular to centerline of a subsequent hole to be produced.

Abstract: A cutting apparatus includes a mount flange having a mount land that has a surface for holding a cutting blade as a consumable part, a changing apparatus for changing cutting blades, and a moving unit for moving the changing apparatus between a changing position for changing cutting blades and a retracted position. The changing apparatus includes a rotational shaft, a first holder for holding a used cutting blade, the first holder having a first holding surface facing in an outward direction from the rotational shaft perpendicularly to the rotational shaft, and a second holder for holding a replacement cutting blade, the second holder being disposed in a position angularly spaced a predetermined angle from the first holder around the rotational shaft, the second holder having a second holding surface facing in an outward direction from the rotational shaft perpendicularly to the rotational shaft.

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating embeddings for nodes of a corpus graph are presented. More particularly, embedding information of a target node may be based on the node itself, as well as related, relevant nodes to the target node within a corpus graph. The information of various nodes among the relevant nodes to the target node can be used to weight or influence the embedding information. Disclosed systems and methods include generating neighborhood embedding information for a target node, where the neighborhood embedding information includes embedding information from neighborhood nodes of the target node's relevant neighborhood, and where certain nodes having more relevance to the target node can be weighted to influence the generation of the neighborhood embedding information over nodes having less relevance to the target node.