Abstract: A flashlight has a switch housing in between the battery compartment and reflector. The neck of the switch housing holds a lamp support at a central position within a reflector. A o-ring on the rear of the switch housing seals the battery compartment. The switch housing partially floats within the flashlight tube to allow for a slight adjustment of the lamp relative to the reflector to insure centering.

Abstract: A dual lamp illumination system, in which the output beams of two lamps with collimating reflectors are directed into one another to produce a combined beam, and in which plane mirrors set at 90 degrees to one another are inserted half way into the combined beam. Thus half of the combined beam is directed out of the path of the combined beam to form a new combined beam having substantially the same etendue as the original combined beam. The the light rays in the unreflected half of the original combined beam are recycled until they strike one of the plane surfaces, and are thence reflected out into the new combined beam.

Abstract: A plastic skeleton with folding structure is disclosed. The plastic skeleton includes a plurality of first arc skeletons, a plurality of second arc skeletons, and a plurality of pivot joints. Each first arc skeleton and each second arc skeleton have a shape of arc with 90 degrees, and are joint together by a respective pivot joint. One first arc skeleton, one second arc skeleton, and one pivot joint forms a plastic frame, which has a shape of arc with 180 degrees when expanding, and has a shape of arc with 90 degrees when folded. The plastic skeleton is easily folded to store with less space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain shape lamp, comprising of several chain rings stringing together. Wherein the chain ring is a detachable hollow tube, thereby locate bulbs and wire the cord at inside. The chain shape lamp provided by the present invention has a simple structure, easy assembling, and convenience for locating the bulbs and wiring the cord features, and meeting the necessary of large-scale production.

Abstract: A novel hand held waterproof or submersible laser illumination device which provides for prolonged precise controlled illumination. The present invention also provides for a combination generalized illumination and selectable precise laser outputs.

Abstract: A control system is provided for use in conjunction with a lighting fixture which will provide additional safety by avoiding the risk of fire. The safety system provides a number of sensors which are capable of detecting the presence of objects in close proximity to the lighting element and appropriately switching power off when such objects are detected. The actual detection is accomplished by use of a plurality of infrared sensors which create an infrared shield around the bulb of the lighting fixture and insure no objects intrude upon the shielded space while the lighting system is in operation. A second safety benefit is provided by the use of a tilt switch. The tilt switch cuts off power to the lamp if the lamp is tipped or knocked over.

Abstract: A light arrangement for a vehicle has a light source mounted in a reflector. A light disc is connected to the front end of the reflector in front of the light source. At least one emitter emitting a light signal and at least one receiver receiving the light signal are provided for detecting the degree of soiling of the light arrangement. The light signal travels through the light disc by total reflection to be then received by the receiver.

Abstract: A halogen motion detection security light positioning system comprising a base, a yoke and a housing. The yoke having a crossbar and a pair of opposed facing prongs that extend from opposite ends of the crossbar. The yoke being rotatably connected at the crossbar to the base by a frictional securing mechanism. The housing has a halogen receptacle and is rotatably connected between the opposed facing prongs of the yoke by a self-locking securing mechanism that prevents rotation in an unflexed state and allows rotation in a flexed state.

Abstract: A glowing light assembly includes a base and a spherical wall which includes at least one embedded foreign object and defines an inner cavity containing an electric light member which causes the molded shell to glow and cast shadows without melting. The shell is constructed according to a unique molding method which includes at least partially immersing a swollen distensible mold into a reservoir of molding material to allow the molding material to form a molded layer around the distensible mold. After the distensible mold with the attached molded layer is removed from the reservoir of molding material, it is placed upon a flat surface to form a flat bottom into the shell. A foreign object is then mounted to the inner layer, and the distensible mold with the attached layer is again immersed in the reservoir of molding material to form a second, outer, layer of molded material and embed the foreign object into the shell.

Abstract: An improved pedal assembly for bicycles. The pedal assembly includes a pedal casing. The pedal casing has a top surface, a bottom surface and at least one side edge surface. A plurality of LEDs are disposed within the pedal casing wherein light from said LEDs is viewable through the side edge surfaces of the casing. At least one battery receptacle is also disposed within the pedal casing. A first activator is disposed in the pedal casing below the top surface, wherein the first activator is triggered when a predetermined force is applied to the top surface. Similarly, a second activator is disposed in the pedal casing below the bottom surface, wherein the second switch is triggered when a predetermined force is applied to the bottom surface. The first activator and the second activator are electrically interconnected to both the battery receptacle and the LEDs so that the LEDs are electrically connected to the battery receptacle when either the first activator or the second activator are triggered.

Abstract: An article, such as a filter or film, has a treated laminate with an expanded PTFE membrane and a porous support scrim. The treated laminate is formed by contacting a laminate having an expanded PTFE membrane and a porous support scrim with an oleophobic treatment agent dissolved in an organic solvent. The oleophobic treatment agent is deposited onto the expanded PTFE membrane and porous support scrim as the organic solvent is removed. The oleophobic treatment agent is typically a fluoropolymer. The article can be used, for example, as a filter over a port in a housing of an electronics or other device.

Abstract: A lightguide illumination system is disclosed for providing more improved and efficient technology for capturing light from an extended light source having a relatively high aspect ratio, and coupling that light into a plurality of lightguides. The inventive systems functions by dividing the length of the extended light source into shorter segments, so that the aspect ratio of the light source can be more closely matched to the aspect ratio of the lightguide. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of interleaved trough reflector segments are employed to segment the length of the light source. This enables the coupling efficiency of the total system to be greatly improved.

Abstract: An apparatus for making asphalt paving material includes a dust collection and distribution system by which aggregate dust that is collected during the heating and drying of aggregate may be introduced into the mixing chamber and distributed over a substantial portion of the area of the mixing chamber. By distributing the aggregate dust over a broader area of the mixing chamber than has been previously known, the mixing effort required to achieve a thorough blending of the dust into the mixture is reduced, and the quality of the asphalt paving composition is improved.

Abstract: A machine for continuous processing of flowable materials has at least one shaft (4) with worm or similar processing elements (9, 15, 16). The housing (1) has at least one material inlet (14) at one end and at least one material outlet at the other end. The housing (1) is further provided with a flange (22) to which the driving member (8) is fastened with tension rods (28). The flange (22) is disposed so as to form between it and the driving member (8) a housing portion (13) with the material inlet (14) which is largely relieved of tensile forces. In order to also relieve the housing portion (13) of torques, the flange (22) is in addition connected so as to rotate in unison with a frame (27) to which the driving member (8) is fastened.

Abstract: A combination bar and beverage mixing device includes a base panel with a vertical shelf support attached thereto. Extending from the shelf support are upper and lower horizontal shelves. A blender assembly is slidably mounted on a horizontal track that is disposed between the upper and lower shelves. As the blender assembly is slid along the track, a mixing container is automatically rotated to mix a beverage received therein.

Abstract: An arrangement for setting the minute hand of a timepiece which has at least minute and second hands 29, having a setting stem 1 which can be moved axially out of a normal position into a setting position. In this case, upon movement of the setting stem 1 out of the normal position into the setting position, a zero setting drive of the second hand 29 can be driven such that it moves the latter into its zero position. By virtue of the setting stem 1 being moved out of the normal position in the direction of the setting position, it is possible to initiate operation of a spring-force-operated drive by means of which the zero setting drive of the second hand 29 can be driven such that it moves the latter into its zero position.

Abstract: A clinical thermometer is described, based on the measurement of the infrared radiation emitted by the patient, in which the body temperature of the patient in obtained in a non-invasive way and (normally) without any contact between the thermometer and the patient. During measurement of the temperature, the thermometer (1) is put at a preset distance (d) from the body of the patient, a distance which is normally determined by an optical aiming system consisting of two converging rays of light (5). A thermometer according to the invention may be used to obtain the temperature of the patient also by contact.

Abstract: An X-ray tomosynthesis system as an X-ray diagnostic system is provided. The system comprises an X-ray generator irradiating an X-ray toward a subject, and a planar-type X-ray detector detecting the X-ray passing through the subject and outputting two dimensional imaging signals based on the detected X-ray. The system comprises a supporting/moving mechanism supporting at least one of the X-ray generator and the X-ray detector so that the at least one is moved relatively to the subject.

Abstract: A tamper indicating bag is formed by cutting a perforation along a sheet which is subsequently folded over and sealed along two sides and the top edge. The fold is made so that one of the walls of the bag is longer than the other and the heat seal is applied above the perforation which in turn forms a flap in the wider sheet. Printing is applied to the flap as well as above and below the perforation and a tamper indicating adhesive is then applied to the flap. The bag can be opened by separating the perforated opening and contents placed in the bag. The flap is then folded over the opening sealing it and providing a tamper indicating seal.

Abstract: A method of forming a plurality of easy to open handle bags including the steps of providing a flattened tube of thermoplastic material oriented in a generally longitudinal direction. The flattened tube has a first longitudinal side edge and a second longitudinal side edge, a transverse lower heat seal, and a transverse upper heat seal. The tube also has first, second, and third sections. The second section being disposed between the first and third sections. The first section is joined to the second section along a generally longitudinal first fold line. The second section is joined to the third section along a generally longitudinal second fold line. The second section is cut along a generally transverse first cut line extending between the first and second fold lines. The first section is folded over the second section along the first fold line.

Abstract: An organizer in the form of a miniature golf bag. The sidewall of the organizer is reclosable with a slide fastener which has a track that defines a bent U-shape. In an illustrated embodiment, the organizer can form a shelf-like portion when the organizer is in a hanging mode.

Abstract: A tip-over dischargeable bulk bag comprises a bottom wall and four double layer side walls extending upwardly from the bottom wall and secured end to end to form four corners which define the rectangular enclosure. Stiffeners are received between the double layers of the side walls and are secured either by sewn seams or by releaseable fasteners. Baffles extend across the corners of the bulk bag and receive stiffeners which are secured by sewn seams or by releaseable fasteners. The baffles may be provided with apertures to facilitate the complete filling of the bulk bag.

Abstract: According to the present invention, PAO oil and ester oil are mixed in a ratio by weight of from 50:50 to 90:10 to provide a base oil having a viscosity of not more than 70 mm2/S at 40° C., to which base oil is then added 5-25% by weight of diurea, which is an alicyclic compound, serving as a thickener, and ZnDTC, which is an additive. The grease thus prepared is filled in a bearing 2. This bearing 2 is fitted in the inner portion of a pulley body 1 having a pulley peripheral surface is to be contacted by a belt driven by the engine of an automobile. Thereby, brittle peeling occurring in the raceway surfaces and ball surfaces, and abnormal noise under cold ambient can be reliably prevented.

Abstract: A bearing race and ring assembly having an undulating outer surface which mates with an inner surface of the assembly along a mounting interface. The mounting interface includes a plurality of rings packaged to produce inner and outer undulating mating surfaces. A viscous medium for dampening vibrations flows therethrough to reduce bearing vibrations within the race. The undulated surfaces are defined by either sinusoidal or ramped relationship, forming a uniform pitch therethrough and providing a broader effective film layer for vibration attenuation. A hydraulic ball valve system is disposed the housing of the ring assembly for regulating viscous fluid pressure.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a hydrodynamic bearing which is highly reliable and capable of preventing a lubricant contained therein from flowing out of the bearing. In the hydrodynamic bearing, lower and upper end portions of a stationary shaft are properly spaced from a sleeve and a thrust plate, respectively, and an air channel is provided inside the stationary shaft with one end thereof opening to a space defined between an outer circumferential portion of the stationary shaft and the sleeve and with the other end thereof communicating with the outside. Thus, the hydrodynamic bearing has a highly reliable construction which can assuredly prevent the flow-out of the lubricant.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dynamic groove bearing (9) comprising an internal bearing part (23) and an external bearing part (17) which are rotatable relatively to each other about an axis of rotation (7), a bearing surface (31, 35) of one of the bearing parts comprising two grooves for co-operation with a bearing surface (39) of the other bearing part. The groove bearing further comprises a reservoir made from a porous material for a lubricant which is present between the bearing surfaces. According to the invention, the reservoir is mounted between the two groove patterns, viewed in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation. In this manner, a uniform supply of the lubricant from the reservoir to the two groove patterns is obtained, while also the number of parts of the groove bearing is limited. In a preferred embodiment, the reservoir comprises a ring-shaped body (29) which is made from the porous material and mounted in the external bearing part.

Abstract: At least the center portion of the contour of a rolling surface of each roller along the direction of an axis is linearly shaped in parallel with the axis, and each of the inclinations of the surface on a pillar side of a pocket of a cage for receiving rollers with respect to the circumferential and radial directions is set to be equal to or less than {fraction (1.5/1000)} as large as the length of the roller.

Abstract: A rotary bearing includes concentric radially spaced-apart inner, intermediate and outer rings whose opposing surfaces define inner and outer ball tracks. An inner array of balls roll along the inner track and an outer array of balls roll along the outer track and a viscous lubricant is present between the rings. When the inner and outer rings are angularly reciprocated relative to one another, the intermediate ring is moved intermittently in a selected direction about the rotation axis so that the balls recirculate about the axis and redistribute lubricant along the tracks. In a preferred embodiment, the relative angular excursion of the inner and outer rings is increased periodically beyond a selected maximum angle to effect the advancement of the intermediate ring using the lubricant as a ratcheting mechanism.

Abstract: A bearing assembly permits one bearing bushing to be employed in both applications that permit self-aligning pivoting movement of a rotating shaft and applications that rigidly support a rotating shaft, thereby eliminating the need to inventory two different types of bearings for these two different applications.

Abstract: A rolling bearing unit comprises a first inner ring member having a first outer peripheral surface portion, a second outer peripheral surface portion, a peripheral shoulder formed in the first outer peripheral surface portion, a track surface formed in the second outer peripheral surface portion, a convex portion formed in the second outer peripheral surface portion adjacent an outer axial end of the track surface, and a shaft portion. A second inner ring member is connected to an end of the shaft portion of the first inner ring member and has a track surface formed in an outer peripheral surface thereof. An outer ring member has a first track surface and a second track surface formed in its inner peripheral surface. A first rolling member is disposed between the track surface of the first inner ring member and the first track surface of the outer ring member.

Abstract: A solid cage for roller bearings, where the pitch circle of the rollers is between the radial center of the cage and its bore, with guide surfaces on the webs which conform to the lateral surface of the rollers, thus forming retaining edges in the area of the bore, across which the rollers are snapped into the pockets, characterized in that the guide surface 4 is interrupted by at least one strip 10, which curves to form an arc facing the roller 3, this strip being recessed into the guide surface 4 in the radially outward area of the cage, but projecting beyond the guide surface 4 in the radially inward area to serve as an additional retaining projection 12 for the roller3.

Abstract: Apparatus for retaining an attenuator element between two optical fiber connector ferrules. The apparatus is typically formed with the front side of a buildout cap and comprises a sleeve housing including front and rear ends, and a passage that extends from a first opening formed in the front end of the housing to a second opening formed in the rear end of the housing. Inside the passage are inner flanges formed adjacent each of the housing openings. Formed at the front end of the housing is a top notch and an opposed bottom notch. The top notch joins an attenuator element travel slot that extends from the top notch to an end point adjacent the rear end of the sleeve housing. Typically, the apparatus includes a ferrule sleeve adapted to receive and support the attenuator element within said sleeve housing. In use an attenuator element is first placed within the ferrule sleeve and the sleeve placed within the sleeve housing.

Abstract: A curable adhesive composition for forming a bond between silicone coated optical fibers and fiber connector bodies, said composition comprising: an epoxy resin component; and a curative admixed therewith. The curative comprises an amino-substituted polysiloxane including more than one primary amino group and having a molecular weight from about 150 to about 1,000. The adhesive composition has an initial viscosity, before curing, below about 100 Pascal-seconds, and the bond has a fiber pull-out force above about 1 Kg. Also provided is fiber optic connector including a holder for one or more optical cables, each optical cable having an optical fiber surrounded by strengthening fibers, both of which are surrounded by at least one polymeric coating layer wherein the optical cable is bonded to the connector by means of the curable adhesive.

Abstract: An optical connector includes a slug made from a malleable material and positioned behind a ferrule within a barrel member. The slug includes a capillary hole along its longitudinal axis for accommodating an optical fiber. One or more pins extend outwardly from the barrel and are generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. The pins provide several functions in the optical connector, including securing the slug within the barrel member, securing the optical fiber within the slug, and securing the barrel to a connector housing that includes a latch.

Abstract: The ferrule 7 of the optical connector in accordance with the present invention has an optical fiber inserting portion 11 extending inward from an optical connection opening 10 formed in the nose surface 9, thereby projecting the end portion of an optical fiber 8 from the optical connection opening 10 in the nose surface 9. The nose surface 9 has a first flat portion 15 and a second flat portion 14. The second flat portion 14 extends while including the optical connection opening 10 therein. The first flat portion 15 extends so as to project ahead of the second flat portion 14.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a strain relief apparatus includes a body member incorporating a first end for facing the cable-receiving end of a connector, a second end for facing away from the cable-receiving end of a connector, and a flap extending from the body member. The flap is movable between an unbiased position and a forwardly-displaced position so that in its unbiased position the flap is oriented in an overlying relationship with a trigger of the connector. In its forwardly-displaced position, the flap urges the trigger toward the bottom side of the connector such that the trigger urges a latch of the connector to its unlatched position. Preferably, the flap has a handle extending therefrom, with the handle being configured so that a technician can reposition the flap from its unbiased position to its forwardly-displaced position as well as manipulate the connector, such as during patching operations.

Abstract: A system for regulating temperature of a developer is provided. The system includes a plurality of optical fibers, each optical fiber directing radiation to respective portions of the developer. Radiation reflected from the respective portions are collected by a measuring system which processes the collected radiation. The reflected radiation are indicative of the temperature of the respective portions of the developer. The measuring system provides developer temperature related data to a processor which determines the temperature of the respective portions of the developer. The system also includes a plurality of heating devices; each heating device corresponds to a respective portion of the developer and provides for the heating thereof. The processor selectively controls the heating devices so as to regulate temperature of the respective portions of the developer.

Abstract: An interface system transmits printing data from a computer to a stencil printer and transmits status information on the stencil printer to the computer. A previously-transmitted status information memory stores status information on the stencil printer which has been previously transmitted to the computer. Status difference information which represents difference of the updated status information, as transmitted from the stencil printer, from the previously status information stored in the memory is generated and transmitted to the computer on request from the computer.

Abstract: Image quality is improved by correcting printing position deviation arising between forward and reverse passes in the main scanning direction during bidirectional printing. An adjustment value is prepared with respect to at least one type of specific target dots other than those dots having the highest density out of the plural types of dots. Printing positions during forward and reverse main scanning passes are adjusted with the adjustment value to reduce printing positional deviation between forward and reverse main scanning passes.

Abstract: For printing special symbols, particularly stamps onto letters and packages, increasingly so-called thermal transfer printing methods are used. When inserting the thin transfer ribbon (4) over the printing head (10), the ribbon (4) is frequently partially damaged or even torn. The proposed printing mechanism makes it possible to reduce the time required for exchanging the ribbon (4), on the one hand, and to substantially reduce the damage to the ribbon, on the other hand. The object is met by a guide rod (7) provided on a stirrup (8).

Abstract: A key top element capable of being manufactured while permitting a design of a display section thereof to be readily modified and corrected, accommodating a variety of data for design formation, and capable of exhibiting increased design properties. The key top element includes a printed sheet constituted by a substrate sheet member, an on-demand printed layer and a white- or silver-colored layer, as well as transparent key top members fixedly bonded to the printed sheet. The on-demand printed layer is printed in the form of a symbol or the like on the substrate sheet member using an on-demand printing machine. A push button switch element is also disclosed which includes such a key top element and a light-permeable rubber cover base bonded to the key top element.

Abstract: A camera system comprising: an image sensor device for sensing an image; a processing means for processing the sensed image; a print media supply means provided for the storage of a roll of print media for the printing of images; a page width print head molding including a print head for printing the sensed image on print media stored internally in the print media supply means in addition to a series of ink supply chambers for the storage of ink for utilization by the print head; a series of print rollers interconnected in the path between the print media supply means and the page width print head molding for pinching the paper and driving the paper past the print head. Preferably, the number of print rollers is at least 3 and the print rollers apply a decurling twist to the print media. The print rollers are snap fitted to the camera system.

Abstract: A tape-like label printing device capable of accurately setting a print start point of origin in case plural times of printings are required to the identical printing area of a tape by rewinding the tape for respective printing. A print start process is executed by manipulation of a print key. A ribbon color of a ribbon cassette is detected (S40). If the cassette has a desired ribbon color (S42:Yes) print data is retrieved.(S45). If the printing tape is detected by a tape detection sensor (S46), a message prompting the cutting is displayed (S48). When the tape is cut(S48, S46:Yes), the printing tape is fed in the tape feeding direction (S49), and the print start point of origin is set which is indicative of the printing position of the thermal head relative to the printing tape when the leading edge of the printing tape is detected by the tape detection sensor.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a printing apparatus of a small size that facilitates replacement of a rolled paper, removal of a jammed paper, etc. and alleviates likeliness of a paper jam with a considerably simple structure. The printing apparatus comprises a rolled-paper holder (2), which is provided with a first holder (2b) for use in carrying out printing on a rolled paper (1), and a second holder (2a) for use in setting the rolled paper (1), wherein the rolled paper (1) is moved from the second holder (2a) to the first holder (2b) as a main body of the apparatus is shifted from a paper setting position to a printing work position, thereby facilitating the setting of the rolled paper (1) and removal of a jammed paper, since the rolled paper (1) can be temporarily supported by the second holder (2a) in order to provide a sufficient work space when replacing the rolled paper (1) or removing a jammed paper.

Abstract: A mud applicator for applying mud to wall board includes a housing having a front open surface through which mud can pass, a plate movably connected within the housing such that the plate moves toward and away from the front open surface and a pneumatic drive mechanism operably connected to the plate to cause the plate to move toward the open surface in a manner such that when mud is disposed in the housing, the plate forces the mud out of the front open surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for applying a sun tan lotion to a hard to reach area of a user's skin having an applicator rotatably supported by a shaft extending from an elongated handle traversing a user's palm, the applicator having a compressible layer of closely spaced wick-like absorbent fiber bundles extending generally outwardly from a mat supported on a hollow cylindrical base, the base including a split cylinder grip member contained in a channel along an inner surface for frictional retention of the shaft, the apparatus also including a container for immersion of the applicator in a supply of lotion having an inner surface sufficient in size to create a clearance around an immersed applicator for non-piston travel of the applicator and an opening sized for interference with the compressible layer of the applicator, the apparatus further including an exit reservoir extending from said opening having an outwardly expanding portion for containment and return of liquid separated from said applicator externall

Abstract: A method and apparatus for eliminating blemishes in the outer surface of a plastic member of a particular color and wherein such blemishes are removed by using an applicator device provided with a one-component, water-borne material of the same color and having a fibrous tip which is capable of being saturated with the water-borne material.

Abstract: A writing instrument having an adaptable refill is provided as well as a method for refilling any one of many commercially available writing instruments sold by various manufacturers. The adaptable refill includes a refill body and a variety of components attachable to the refill body in various orders depending on the writing instrument in which the adaptable refill is incorporated. The adaptable refill with the components may be purchased by a consumer and may fit any of the available writing instruments produced by various manufacturers. The components are constructed and designed to secure to the refill body of the adaptable refill in various orders or various arrangements to incorporate the adaptable refill into any one of many commercially available writing instruments.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a carpet seam using a nozzle adapted to apply hot melted adhesive received from a hot glue gun to a carpet edge having vertical and horizontal edges. The nozzle has a body having a base adapted to be received by a hot glue gun and to receive adhesive from the glue gun. The body also includes a bore which terminates in an opening located on a first surface of the body. A second surface adjacent to the first surface is provided which is adapted to co-extensively engage the vertical and horizontal carpet edges and to apply adhesive to the vertical carpet edge of the carpet.

Abstract: A dispensing cover for a cream or gel product contained in a sleeve with an elevator platform for advancing the product toward the cover. The cover includes a dome portion having at least one passageway to permit the product to pass through the cover for dispensing. A weakened area about the periphery of the cover permits the dome portion to flex downwardly into contact with the product when a force is exerted against the cover, and to return to its original unflexed position with an air gap between the dome part and the product when the force is removed from the cover.