Abstract: The multifunctional pocket knife (1) is composed of a handle (2) formed by two joined-together flanks (3, 3?) that provide at least one stowage space (4) for tools that each pivot about link pins (5, 5?) arranged at each end of the handle (2). It is characterized in that it comprises a planar tick-removal instrument (6) that pivots about one of said link pins (5, 5?) and that extends along the longitudinal axis of the pocket knife. Tick-removal instrument (6) designed to be incorporated into a multifunctional pocket knife (1).

Abstract: A folding knife and related method include actuating elements for locking or unlocking the blade of the knife. The actuating elements are permanently illuminated or backlit so that the actuating elements are more clearly visible in low light conditions and can therefore be safely operated. Such features for knife applications may provide advantages for particular activities where knives are commonly used, such as for law enforcement and hunting.

Abstract: The multifunctional pocket knife (1) is made up of a handle (2) formed by two rigidly connected sides (3, 3?) providing at least one stowage space (4) for foldable tools (6) each pivoting about link pins (5), (5?), respectively, disposed at each end of the handle (2). One of the tools (6) consists of a pair of scissors (8) extending along the longitudinal axis of the knife (1) and being made up of two planar blades (9, 9?) each comprising a cutting edge (10, 10?) and both pivoting about the same axis (5). A pair of scissors (8) intended to be incorporated in a multifunctional pocket knife (1).

Abstract: The multifunctional pocket knife (1) is made up of a handle (2) formed by two rigidly connected sides (3, 3?) providing at least one stowage space (4) for foldable tools (6) each pivoting about link pins (5), (5?), respectively, disposed at each end of the handle (2). One of the tools (6) consists of a pair of scissors (8) extending along the longitudinal axis of the knife (1) and being made up of two planar blades (9, 9?) each comprising a cutting edge (10, 10?) and both pivoting about the same axis (5). A pair of scissors (8) intended to be incorporated in a multifunctional pocket knife (1).

Abstract: The multifunctional pocket knife (1) is composed of a handle (2) formed by two joined-together flanks (3, 3?) that provide at least one stowage space (4) for tools that each pivot about link pins (5, 5?) arranged at each end of the handle (2). It is characterized in that it comprises a planar tick-removal instrument (6) that pivots about one of said link pins (5, 5?) and that extends along the longitudinal axis of the pocket knife. Tick-removal instrument (6) designed to be incorporated into a multifunctional pocket knife (1).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cleaning a single-use or multi-use wet-shave razor with a shaving head, consisting of a housing and a rinsing device for rinsing out the shaving head of the wet-shave razor. In accordance with the invention, it is provided that a support and cleaning unit (10) with a support (9) for the shaving head (N2) is provided inside the housing (3), the support and cleaning unit (10) comprising one or more rollers (11) which are arranged on an axis (12) and can be set in rotation in such a way that the impact elements (15) arranged on the circumference of the roller (11) strike the blade/blades (N3) of the shaving head (N2) by the rotation of the roller (11).

Abstract: During the bending of sheet metal sections (1, 2) in particular for forming can edges using a bending machine, the sheet metal is pre-treated at a flexing station (50) before reaching the bending station. The contact position (x, y, y?) of a sheet on a measuring plate (38) is measured and the signal representing the contact position is reproduced on a display (25), enabling the operator to adjust at least one element (7, 8, 9, 20) of the flexing station in accordance with the deviation of the actual contact position from the target contact position, either manually or by means of a drive. The signal can also be used to automatically adjust at least one element of the flexing station.

Abstract: When rounding metal sheet sections for forming can bodies by means of a rounding machine, a pre-rounding element is used, whose lower part is deflectable with respect to the upper part by means of an actuating element. Thereby, the joint between the upper and the lower part is executed as a solid body joint whose section modulus in bending during the deflection is different along the joint. Thereby, a uniform impact on the metal sheet may be reached. Furthermore, the separating gap between the upper and the lower part is arranged obliquely, thus reducing the bending of the lower part.

Abstract: When rounding metal sheet sections for forming can bodies by means of a rounding machine, a pre-rounding element is used, whose lower part is deflectable with respect to the upper part by means of an actuating element. Thereby, the joint between the upper and the lower part is executed as a solid body joint whose section modulus in bending during the deflection is different along the joint. Thereby, a uniform impact on the metal sheet may be reached. Furthermore, the separating gap between the upper and the lower part is arranged obliquely, thus reducing the bending of the lower part.

Abstract: When rounding metal sheet sections for forming can bodies by means of a rounding machine, a pre-rounding element is used, whose lower part is deflectable with respect to the upper part by means of an actuating element. Thereby, the joint between the upper and the lower part is executed as a solid body joint whose section modulus in bending during the deflection is different along the joint. Thereby, a uniform impact on the metal sheet may be reached. Furthermore, the separating gap between the upper and the lower part is arranged obliquely, thus reducing the bending of the lower part.

Abstract: During the bending of sheet metal sections (1, 2) in particular for forming can edges using a bending machine, the sheet metal is pre-treated at a flexing station (50) before reaching the bending station. The contact position (x, y, y?) of a sheet on a measuring plate (38) is measured and the signal representing the contact position is reproduced on a display (25), enabling the operator to adjust at least one element (7, 8, 9, 20) of the flexing station in accordance with the deviation of the actual contact position from the target contact position, either manually or by means of a drive. The signal can also be used to automatically adjust at least one element of the flexing station.

Abstract: When rounding metal sheet sections for forming can bodies by means of a rounding machine, a pre-rounding element is used, whose lower part is deflectable with respect to the upper part by means of an actuating element. Thereby, the joint between the upper and the lower part is executed as a solid body joint whose section modulus in bending during the deflection is different along the joint. Thereby, a uniform impact on the metal sheet may be reached. Furthermore, the separating gap between the upper and the lower part is arranged obliquely, thus reducing the bending of the lower part.

Abstract: Methods and systems for degrading phenolic biocides in fluid compositions, such as metalworking fluids, prior to waste treatment of such fluid compositions are provided. The methods include adding an effective amount of a peroxy compound that generates peroxide in aqueous or non-polar solution, and adding an effective amount of an oxidative catalyst. The oxidative catalyst is activated by peroxide and degrades the phenolic biocide present in the fluid composition.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining the contamination of a fluid composition are provided. The methods include both viability and species or genus determinations and are particularly well suited for use with metalworking fluid compositions. Methods of performing quality control services utilizing such methods, as well as kits that contain components utilized in such methods, are also provided.

Abstract: An exercise firing projectile containing a plurality of pyrotechnic fragmentation devices are expelled from the projectile casing above the target area by an ejection charge, and delay tubes of the fragmentation devices are ignited at the same time by this charge through a central igniter tube contained within the projectile. The active charge of the devices consist of a grainy composite with quick reaction time.

Abstract: A device for handling metal sheet workpieces for a bending press or other metal-working machine has a pair of vertical plates which are movable along the front of the press and are spanned by guide columns upon which respective slides are movable vertically to carry the tongs. A turntable on the press allows rotation of the plates about horizontal axes in the vertical plane.

Abstract: Sheet metal plates are automatically fed for processing to a computerized numerically controlled sheet shear arrangement by means of the feeding apparatus. This feeding apparatus comprises a feeding bar arranged parallel to the cutting blades of the sheet shear arrangement and movable perpendicular thereto. Elevationally displaceable or movable holding elements are arranged on opposite sides of the feeding bar. On the side of the cutting blades the holding elements retain a first sheet metal plate intended to be cut and on the opposite side grip a second sheet metal plate which has been elevated by suction elements. During the cutting operation performed upon the first sheet metal plate the second sheet metal plate is drawn to a working table within an overlapping time interval and placed upon the working table.

Abstract: At least one primary switch position is connected in parallel with a series circuit composed of an auxiliary switch position provided with a cut-on or switching-in resistor. By means of a respective one of two lever drives each switch position is operatively coupled with a drive rod movable between a cut-on position and a cut-off position. The lever drive correlated to the primary switch position is provided with a double-arm lever which is pivotable about a stationary shaft. The double-arm lever is coupled at its one end to the drive rod and at its other end is coupled to a movable switching element of the primary switch position. The lever drive correlated to the auxiliary switch position is constructed such that during a cut-on stroke the auxiliary switch position initially is closed and at the end of the cut-on stroke such is reopened.

Abstract: Thin-layer evaporators are described in which evaporation cylinders and a cylindrical vapor-collection vessel of the same height are mounted to expand in parallel between horizontal base and top plates joined by a vertical jacket surrounding the cylinders and vessel and confining together with the plates a steam jacket. Rotors in the cylinders apply thin layers of the substance to be dried to the inner surfaces of the cylinders, from the tops of which vapors are discharged to the top of the vessel. A collecting conduit leads vapor from the bottom of the vessel to a compressor that delivers the compressed vapor to join a supply of super-heated steam passing into the steam jacket. Droplets separated in the vessel are discharged from the vessel through an outflow conduit. Solids and/or concentrates fall out of the evaporation cylinders into a clearing chamber from which they are evacuated into a trap by a rotary scoop.