Abstract: A plurality of resistors are disclosed herein. The resistor may include one or more resistive elements and a plurality of conductive portions. Openings or slots, which can be configured to adjust temperature coefficient or resistance (TCR) values of the resistor, are formed in the resistive elements. The shape, quantity, and orientation of the openings or slots can vary. In one aspect, header assemblies are provided for securing or holding pins relative to the resistors.

Abstract: A scrubbing tool system includes a handle, a moldable and dissolvable cleaning head, and a storage and molding device. The handle is for holding by a user in a cleaning operation and has a projecting portion. The moldable and dissolvable cleaning head has a cavity to mate with the projecting portion to attach the cleaning head to the handle. The cleaning head is made of a moldable material that dissolves in water and includes a cleaning agent. The storage and molding device is movable from a storing position to a shaping position to attach the cleaning head to the handle. The storage and molding device has a base, a receiving surface, and a plurality of shaping tabs that connect the receiving surface and the base. The shaping tabs curve up from the receiving surface, thereby forming with the receiving surface a cup in which the cleaning head is received.

Abstract: A plurality of resistors are disclosed herein. The resistor may include one or more resistive elements and a plurality of conductive portions. Openings or slots, which can be configured to adjust temperature coefficient or resistance (TCR) values of the resistor, are formed in the resistive elements. The shape, quantity, and orientation of the openings or slots can vary. In one aspect, header assemblies are provided for securing or holding pins relative to the resistors.

Abstract: A plurality of resistors are disclosed herein. The resistor may include one or more resistive elements and a plurality of conductive portions. Openings or slots, which can be configured to adjust temperature coefficient or resistance (TCR) values of the resistor, are formed in the resistive elements. The shape, quantity, and orientation of the openings or slots can vary. In one aspect, header assemblies are provided for securing or holding pins relative to the resistors.

Abstract: A plurality of resistors are disclosed herein. The resistor may include one or more resistive elements and a plurality of conductive portions. Openings or slots, which can be configured to adjust temperature coefficient or resistance (TCR) values of the resistor, are formed in the resistive elements. The shape, quantity, and orientation of the openings or slots can vary. In one aspect, header assemblies are provided for securing or holding pins relative to the resistors.

Abstract: The present invention can provide a sports paddle including a paddle member having first and second paddle surfaces. At least one paddle surface can have a series of spaced apart protrusions on at least a portion of the paddle surface. The protrusions can be about 0.014-0.016 inches in size, and can be spaced apart from each other by about 0.06-0.15 inches.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bass drum beater apparatus. Specifically, the bass drum beater apparatus comprises a beater head interconnected with a spring element that is, in turn, interconnected to a base element that is connected to a beater rod. A bass drum pedal system is further provided. Methods of making and using the same are further provided.

Abstract: A buffing pad primarily for automobiles includes a foam layer and filaments of textile material interspersed throughout the foam layer and extending passed or exposed at the working surface of the pad. The filaments are needle punched through the foam layer. The filaments may be felt fiber such as wool fiber, cotton fiber, or the like.