Abstract: A setting tool for setting by crimping a blind fastener including a head and a shank partially defining an axial bore including an internal thread. The setting tool comprises a tool housing; a screw tool including an external thread that is rotationally and translationally movable within the tool housing along and around a tool axis between a retracted position and an extended position; a first electric motor including a first drive shaft; and a second electric motor with a second drive shaft. The setting tool further comprises a clamp movable relative to the tool axis and operable for clamping the blind fastener for engaging with the screw tool.

Abstract: A decking system including a plank and a plug that is configured for insertion into fastener holes of the plank to conceal the fastener holes. The plug may be formed as part of a plug apparatus which may be an injection molded monolithic structure including a support member and a plurality of the plugs coupled thereto. The support member may be a support strip that extends along a strip axis. The plurality of plugs may be connected to the support strip. Each of the plugs may be configured to be detached from the support strip and inserted into a fastener hole in a plank. The plugs may include a first set of the plugs located on a first lateral side of the support strip and a second set of the plugs located on a second lateral side of the support strip opposite the first lateral side.

Abstract: A method for setting a blind fastener comprising the steps of: providing a workpiece with a through hole; providing the fastener; providing a setting tool comprising: a tool housing; a screw tool with a male thread movable within the housing along and around a tool axis between a retracted and an extended positions; a first electric motor with a first drive shaft axially fixed to the tool housing, the first drive shaft defining a first axis radially spaced from the tool axis; a second electric motor with a second drive shaft axially fixed to the tool housing, the second drive shaft defining a second axis radially spaced from the tool axis and from the first axis; and a solid roller screw arranged for rotation and axial movement in the tool housing, and axially concentric with and in driving connection to the screw tool; supplying the fastener in front of the screw tool when the screw tool is in the retracted position; engaging the screw tool with the fastener; and setting the fastener to the workpiece.

Abstract: A method for setting a blind fastener comprising the steps of: providing a workpiece with a through hole; providing the fastener; providing a setting tool comprising: a tool housing; a screw tool with a male thread movable within the housing along and around a tool axis between a retracted and an extended positions; a first electric motor with a first drive shaft axially fixed to the tool housing, the first drive shaft defining a first axis radially spaced from the tool axis; a second electric motor with a second drive shaft axially fixed to the tool housing, the second drive shaft defining a second axis radially spaced from the tool axis and from the first axis; and a solid roller screw arranged for rotation and axial movement in the tool housing, and axially concentric with and in driving connection to the screw tool; supplying the fastener in front of the screw tool when the screw tool is in the retracted position; engaging the screw tool with the fastener; and setting the fastener to the workpiece.

Abstract: A setting tool comprising: a first electric motor with a first drive shaft, which is arranged in a first housing portion and is connected to a tool housing portion via a first transmission; a tool shaft connected to a screw tool, and the screw tool is movable between a retracted and an extended position; a feeder with a fastener delivery tube, the delivery tube for delivering blind fasteners in front of the screw tool when in the retracted position; a second electric motor with a second drive shaft is arranged in a second housing portion and is connected to the tool housing portion via a second transmission; and the delivery tube merges with the tool housing portion through a receiver assembly, the receiver assembly comprising an interface channel connecting the delivery tube with the tool housing portion, such that the screw tool can engage with the blind fastener.

Abstract: A setting tool comprising: a first electric motor with a first drive shaft, which is arranged in a first housing portion and is connected to a tool housing portion via a first transmission; a tool shaft connected to a screw tool, and the screw tool is movable between a retracted and an extended position; a feeder with a fastener delivery tube, the delivery tube for delivering blind fasteners in front of the screw tool when in the retracted position; a second electric motor with a second drive shaft is arranged in a second housing portion and is connected to the tool housing portion via a second transmission; and the delivery tube merges with the tool housing portion through a receiver assembly, the receiver assembly comprising an interface channel connecting the delivery tube with the tool housing portion, such that the screw tool can engage with the blind fastener.

Abstract: A writing utensil container formed from a single plastic mold, including a container front panel, a front bottom component, a container back panel, a back bottom component, and a container lid component. A bottom integral hinge component may pivotally couple the back bottom component and the front bottom component, allowing the container front and back panels to pivot toward and away from each other. A lid integral hinge component may pivotally couple to the container back panel with the container lid component for opening and closing thereof. The container front and back panels may have coupling mechanisms that selectively engage with each other to prevent pivoting about the bottom integral hinge component to retain crayon boxes between the container front and back panels. A front closure feature of the front panel may selectively engage with a lid closure feature for selectively retaining the container lid component in a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an apparatus, a system and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork. A pixel canvas art apparatus may contain a receiving layer that includes multiple segmented components, each of which may be enclosed by a fluid-resistant boundary. One or more water-based markings may be absorbed by the receiving layer at multiple segmented components and may be prevented from transferring throughout the receiving layer by the fluid-resistance boundaries. The one or more water-based markings may be absorbed at multiple segmented components in a manner that creates a pixel canvas artwork. Both a system for producing a pixel canvas artwork and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork may include components similar to the pixel canvas art apparatus that may be used to create a pixel canvas artwork.

Abstract: A writing utensil container formed from a single plastic mold, including a container front panel, a front bottom component, a container back panel, a back bottom component, and a container lid component. A bottom integral hinge component may pivotally couple the back bottom component and the front bottom component, allowing the container front and back panels to pivot toward and away from each other. A lid integral hinge component may pivotally couple to the container back panel with the container lid component for opening and closing thereof. The container front and back panels may have coupling mechanisms that selectively engage with each other to prevent pivoting about the bottom integral hinge component to retain crayon boxes between the container front and back panels. A front closure feature of the front panel may selectively engage with a lid closure feature for selectively retaining the container lid component in a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an apparatus, a system and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork. A pixel canvas art apparatus may contain a receiving layer that includes multiple segmented components, each of which may be enclosed by a fluid-resistant boundary. One or more water-based markings may be absorbed by the receiving layer at multiple segmented components and may be prevented from transferring throughout the receiving layer by the fluid-resistance boundaries. The one or more water-based markings may be absorbed at multiple segmented components in a manner that creates a pixel canvas artwork. Both a system for producing a pixel canvas artwork and a method for creating a pixel canvas artwork may include components similar to the pixel canvas art apparatus that may be used to create a pixel canvas artwork.

Abstract: A marking system comprises a substrate having a surface coated with a color-triggering developer and a deactivating ink composition; and a marking composition comprising at least one color precursor. At least one “non-color developing portion” of the surface is coated with both the color-triggering developer and the deactivating ink composition, and at least one “color-developing portion” of the surface is coated with the color-triggering developer and is not coated with the deactivating ink composition. Color development occurs at the color-developing portion(s) and does not occur at the non-color developing portion(s) upon application of the marking composition to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: The invention discloses a urine receiving device from a male dog and an electronic edible awards dispenser system for dogs, the urination device is practical and simple on which the male dogs urinate. The device serves as a receptor of the urine until it is emptied. The electronic system releases awards automatically to a dog that has used the urination device. This device covers the care, hygiene and practicality needs, which are important for the owner and natural needs of the dogs in order to create a harmony in living spaces between the owners and the pets.

Abstract: A marking system comprises a substrate having a surface coated with a color-triggering developer and a deactivating ink composition; and a marking composition comprising at least one color precursor. At least one “non-color developing portion” of the surface is coated with both the color-triggering developer and the deactivating ink composition, and at least one “color-developing portion” of the surface is coated with the color-triggering developer and is not coated with the deactivating ink composition. Color development occurs at the color-developing portion(s) and does not occur at the non-color developing portion(s) upon application of the marking composition to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A marking system comprises a substrate having a surface coated with a color-triggering developer and a deactivating ink composition; and a marking composition comprising at least one color precursor. At least one “non-color developing portion” of the surface is coated with both the color-triggering developer and the deactivating ink composition, and at least one “color-developing portion” of the surface is coated with the color-triggering developer and is not coated with the deactivating ink composition. Color development occurs at the color-developing portion(s) and does not occur at the non-color developing portion(s) upon application of the marking composition to the surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A roller ball pen for use with metallic inks, and a method for assembling the roller ball pen for use with metallic inks, is described herein. The pen body includes a housing that encloses a reservoir, a collet, a feed rod, and a tip. The feed rod transfers ink from the reservoir to a roller ball tip at a tapered end of the pen housing. In embodiments, the feed rod is embedded at a threshold distance inside the reservoir to provide an increased surface area for transfer of a metallic ink suspension. In further embodiments, a method of assembling the roller ball pen includes saturation of the reservoir with a metallic ink based on inserting a particular injection needle at a particular depth inside the reservoir.

Abstract: It is described an autonomous system for tracking an individual, comprising: wheeled vehicle; 3D depth camera, distance and/or touch sensors; at least two motors, each to drive one or more wheels respectively from both sides, left and right, of the mentioned vehicle; data processing module, comprising a decision unit configured to: if the 3D depth camera detects that the distance between the system and the individual to follow is inferior to a predetermined limit, decrease the speed of the two motors; if the 3D depth camera detects that the person to be followed exceeds a predetermined limit on the left or right of a horizontal predefined point, increase the engine speed on the right, slowing the speed of the left engine, or vice versa.