Abstract: The invention is directed to methods and apparatus for repairing fractured, hollow-shafted hockey sticks. In one aspect, the invention comprises a shaft repair insert for joining together a broken hockey shaft so as to define a unitary, repaired hockey stick. In another aspect, the invention comprises a shaft repair sleeve for joining together a broken hockey shaft so as to define a unitary, repaired hockey stick. In another aspect, the invention is directed to a blade receiving insert capable of repairing a hockey shaft having a fracture proximate a blade receiving end. In another aspect, the invention is directed to a shaft extension member for repairing or adjusting the length of hockey shaft.

Abstract: Photo toners including a wax-like compound of the formula (I), detailed in the specification. In formula (I), R1 represents the group —CH2—O—CO—R3 or CH(OH)—CH2—O—CO—R3, R2 represents an alkyl radical comprising between 1 and 4 C atoms or halogen, R3 represents an unbranched alkyl radical comprising between 16 and 36 C atoms, m is 1, 2 or 3, and n is between 0 and (6?m).

Abstract: A weighted training device specifically adapted for use with hockey equipment. The training device includes a hand-malleable, weighted tape portion and a securement portion. The weighted tape portion is hand conformable to the shape and cross-section of hockey equipment, such as skates and sticks, while the securement portion wraps tightly about the equipment to firmly retain the position of the training device. The device has a substantially flat orientation so as to be unobtrusive and not interfere with game play during use. By varying the dimensional or material characteristics of the weighted tape portion, the overall weight of the training device can be modified so as to promote use by individuals ranging from small children all the way to adults. Application of the weighted training device requires no tools and only a minimum level of physical strength and dexterity to use.

Abstract: An optical sheet that accepts light transmitted at or within a specific entrance cone angle that then redirects and transmits the light within an exit cone that is substantially normal to the sheet's plane. The intensity of the light within the exit cone is substantially uniform for any light source entering the sheet within the sheet's acceptance angle. The optical sheet is made of transparent material with microlens arrays formed on its opposite front and back surfaces. The thickness of the optical sheet is sufficient so that the microlens on the opposite surfaces are separated a distance equal to the microlens focal length, with each microlens on the front and back surfaces having substantially similar size and shape, with centers transversely aligned. When used with one or more light sources located on one surface, the transmitted light through the optical sheet is uniform in intensity across a second surface.

Abstract: A process and a device for controlling selective cylinder filling in combustion engines with a variable valve drive, where the valve stroke and/or the valve opening and closing times of the cylinder intake valves are controllable. In order to ensure satisfactory idling quality also in direct fuel-injection engines in spite of the occurring production tolerances, at least one input magnitude is determined on whose basis conclusions can be drawn as to the filling level or filling level differences of each cylinder. From this input magnitude, a control signal for the variable valve operation is determined such that differing filling levels of the cylinder can be balanced out by adjusting the valve drive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of polyolefin waxes which have been prepared by means of metallocene catalysts and have been modified to make them polar in photocopier toners and also to photocopier toners comprising such polyolefin waxes modified to make them polar.

Abstract: A dosing container (1) made of transparent material which is useful for the multiple removal of a free-flowing application product for a subject animal or human health, having a filling section (6) which is of a constant cross section over its filling height (3), and having adjustably secured to the container a dosing slide (10, 23) having a scale (11, 22), which slide can be adjusted over the filling height (3) of the container (5), and which can be set at the beginning of a treatment to a filling height (15) indicated by a scale value (14) corresponding to the body weight of the subject to be treated and which setting reaches filling height 16 corresponding to the scale value zero (12) at the end of a treatment.

Abstract: Agent and process for removing pollutants from gases The present invention relates to an agent for removing pollutants from gases comprising a wax which has a drop melting point between 40 and 150° C., a melt viscosity of 2 to 20 000 mPas and a needle penetration of 1 to 50, and which contains at least one alkoxylated compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding composition based on sinterable materials, comprising a) from 80 to 99.5% by weight of sinterable powder having a maximum particle size of 2000 &mgr;m, b) from 0.5 to 20% by weight of metallocene polyolefin wax, c) if desired, up to 19.5% by weight of a further dry lubricant, and to its use for producing shaped ceramic and powder metallurgical parts by pressing.

Abstract: A process and a device for controlling selective cylinder filling in combustion engines with a variable valve drive, where the valve stroke and/or the valve opening and closing times of the cylinder intake valves are controllable. In order to ensure satisfactory idling quality also in direct fuel-injection engines in spite of the occurring production tolerances, at least one input magnitude is determined on whose basis conclusions can be drawn as to the filling level or filling level differences of each cylinder. From this input magnitude, a control signal for the variable valve operation is determined such that differing filling levels of the cylinder can be balanced out by adjusting the valve drive.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting a solenoid wire coil to a printed circuit board in an automotive anti-lock braking system has a coil bobbin, around which the wire coil is wound. The wire coil has pre-tinned sections that are wrapped over stems protruding from the coil bobbin. When the stems are inserted in through-holes of the printed circuit board, the pre-tinned sections contact the through-holes, establishing a connection between the solenoid coil wire and the printed circuit board without soldering. In a preferred embodiment, the connector includes a bobbin outer mold and a stem outer mold covering the bobbin and stems, respectively, for protection against environmental conditions. A seal at the juncture between the stem and bobbin outermolds provides further protection of the coil.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molding composition based on sinterable materials, comprising

Abstract: An injection molding machine is disclosed. The machine includes a standby mode and an automatic restart mode. The machine can be programmed to automatically restart after a predetermined amount of time, with minimal effort required by a machine operator.

Abstract: A molding material which contains a sinterable polymer and a wax as a binder and advantageously an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, an azoester and an alcohol can be injection molded to give a molding, dewaxed without loss of dimensional stability of the molding and then sintered.

Abstract: A thermally expandable wax composition and its use in polymer-based actuators is disclosed and claimed. The compositions are wax-based and include conductive filler as well as a viscosity modifier to stabilize the composition against segregation. Optionally included are thermoxidative stabilizers.

Abstract: A thermally expandable wax composition and its use in polymer-based actuators is disclosed and claimed. The compositions are wax-based and include conductive filler as well as a viscosity modifier to stabilize the composition against segregation. Optionally included are thermoxidative stabilizers.

Abstract: A device for generating a synthetic signal for testing knock control functions in engine control devices of motor vehicles has a basic noise signal generating unit, a knock signal generating unit, and an actuating device. The output signals of the basic noise and knock signal generating units can be superimposed to form a total signal. The actuating device changes the amplitude and/or frequency or the amplitude and/or frequency curve of the basic noise signal, knock signal, and/or total signal.

Abstract: In a ceramic or powder metallurgical molding compound which contains waxes as binder, the addition of an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, an organic peroxide, an azo ester and an alcohol in combination with an extraction with a solvent leads to an improvement in the dimensional stability and the dewaxing of injection-molded shaped parts.

Abstract: In a ceramic or powder-metallurgical molding composition which contains a wax as the binder, the addition of an epoxy resin leads to an improvement in the dry flexural strength and the workability in the green state of the shaped articles produced therefrom.

Abstract: In a ceramic or powder-metallurgical molding composition which contains waxes as binders, the addition of an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer, optionally in combination with an organic peroxide and an azo ester and crosslinking of the binder, leads to an improvement in the dimensional stability and the dewaxing of injection-molded moldings.