Abstract: A pair of complimentary gloves that can be used in the self-help rehabilitation of a joint (e.g., shoulder) or an affected limb (e.g., arm) is herein disclosed. Each member of the pair of gloves includes indicia and a set of instructions through which the individual is guided as to the use and performance of exercise routines for rehabilitative extension and/or exercise of a effected joint or muscle. In one of the preferred embodiments of this invention, each digital portion of the glove is configured to permit the ends of the fingers to extend from the glove; and, a complimentary “hook and loop” array is affixed to each of the palm side and backhand side of each glove, respectively. This diversity of treatment in each such array permits a glove on one hand to couple with either the palm or backhand surface of the complimentary glove on the opposite hand, and thereby effect movement of the enabled hand/arm to extend and flex the disabled hand/arm.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handling device. The device has an elongated flexible body, a receiving loop, and first and second fastening apparatuses. The elongated flexible body has a first end, a second end, a first terminal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The receiving loop is formed at the first end by having the first terminal end securely interconnected to a predetermined position on the elongated flexible body to form an interconnection section on one of the surfaces. The first fastener apparatus is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on one of the surfaces and near the first end. The second fastener apparatus is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on the surface opposite the first fastener apparatus and near the second end, and releasably attaches to the first fastener.

Abstract: Portable sauna-cabin for long-wave infrared dry-bath comprised of a floor-panel, a plurality of pillars holding a plurality of wall-panels and door, and a ceiling-panel mounted on the top of the pillars and wall-panels and strap all cabin together. Electric control boxes are preferably mounted on the front and side of the ceiling panel. The back wall-panels are provided with heat protected boxes with ceramic infrared emitters mounted inside for heating of the sauna unit. The floorpanel, pillars, front, side, back wall-panels and ceiling-panel are respectively connected into shape by means of groove and bolt-nut-joint. Everything may be conveniently detached when not in use.

Abstract: A lift bed comprising a vertically adjustable bed frame and a pulling device for moving said bed frame in the vertical direction, said lift bed comprising two carriages which are secured to an end face of the bed frame such that they are horizontally spaced from one another, each of said carriages being supported such that it is movable on a vertical guide rail by means of rollers, said two carriages being each connected via a pull chain or a toothed belt to a counterweight; each pull chain or each toothed belt is guided over a drive wheel at the upper end of the respective guide rail; the drive wheels are rigidly coupled via a coupler rod; the coupler rod is connected to a main reel which is arranged in vertically spaced relationship with a counterreel; the main reel and the counterreel are interconnected by a drive belt, said drive belt being used for rotatably driving the coupler rod; and the counterreel is adapted to be driven selectively in one direction or the other by means of a motor coupled to a redu

Abstract: The present invention provides a wave generating apparatus for generating waves in for example beds, chairs and the like. The apparatus can be constructed to include a motor and crank assembly connected to a flexible sheet and a stationary inertial member.

Abstract: A multi-function tool includes two channel-shaped handles having a first side wall and a second side wall forming a channel therebetween. An interlocking mechanism includes a first plate extending from the first side wall, and a second plate extending from the second side wall. The handles can be releasably engageable by alignment of at least one post of one of the handles with at least one notch of the other handle. The multi-function tool also includes an interchangeable implement and a pair of handles with implement engaging means. An axle assembly can extend transversely through openings formed in the first and second plates and includes a first end member, a second end member, a pair of buttons and a spring. The interchangeable implement can be pivotally attached to the axle. Alternatively, the implement can be releasably coupled to the handles by a latch. The latch can include a rocker with a locking tab that is biased into locking engagement with the implement by a spring plate.

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Abstract: An amino acid-N,N-diacetic acid (AADA) or its salt with an equivalent or less of an alkali metal is produced by reducing, through electrodialysis, alkali metal ions from an aqueous solution of the alkali metal salt of an AADA. By this configuration, an AADA salt can be produced in a much higher yield than conventional equivalents without requiring a regeneration operation of a resin as in the use of an ion exchange resin or without requiring crystallization-separation of crystals of the AADA salt as in the addition of an organic solvent.

Abstract: A washing appliance having a thermally actuated diverter valve to allow for the diversion of water through the water holding receptacle of the washing appliance, where control means controls the turning on and off of an inlet valve and energizing of the thermally actuated diverter valve. A method of controlling a thermally activated valve in the cycle of the washing appliance is also disclosed. This method provides for the operation of a thermally actuated diverter valve during a recirculation wash phase in a washing appliance. The present invention allows for the thermally actuated diverter valve's “on time” life to be conserved, particularly in situations where the flow of water into the appliance is low, for example when the appliance is used in areas where water pressure is low, or when valves or pipes are blocked or obscured.

Abstract: A method and system for providing washing machine operation information.

Abstract: Provided is a hair dye composition containing a direct dye (1): 1

Abstract: Compositions for oxidation dyeing of keratinous fibers, for example, human keratinous fibers such as hair, further such as human hair, comprising, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one oxidation dye, at least one cationic amphiphilic polymer comprising at least one fatty chain, and a combination comprising: (I) at least one compound chosen from oxyalkylenated and glycerolated fatty alcohols and (II) at least one hydroxylated solvent, wherein the hydroxylated solvent may have a molecular weight of less than 250, and wherein the weight ratio of (I) to (II) is greater than 1:1 and dyeing processes and devices, such as kits, comprising such compositions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dye composition for keratin fibers, in particular for human keratin fibers such as the hair, this composition having, in a medium suitable for dyeing, at least one cationic direct dye of given formula, and containing at least one specific cationic or amphoteric substantive polymer. The invention also relates to the dyeing processes and devices using it.

Abstract: Color, pattern, design, and/or the like is applied by means of a jet dye process, or any other secondary or post pattern application process, including but not exclusively, silk screen printing, rotary printing, etc., to a bonded carpet, where the yarn in the carpet is all white (no dye applied) or light colored or where the yarn is pre-dyed with a single or multiple colors or where the yarn is treated chemically. The bonded carpet preferably has a low face weight and flat, short, dense, vertical cut pile.

Abstract: A rotary shaft having a predetermined diameter and a cylindrical cleaning element having an axial through-hole formed therein and being capable of being either in a wet state or a dry state are prepared. The through-hole has, in a wet state, a predetermined diameter smaller than the diameter of the rotary shaft. The cylindrical cleaning element is caused to be wet and the through-hole of the wet cylindrical cleaning element is enlarged so that it has a diameter larger than the diameter of the rotary shaft. The enlarged cylindrical cleaning element is dry-set, and the rotary shaft is inserted into the through-hole of the dry-set cylindrical cleaning element. The cylindrical cleaning element into which the rotary shaft has been inserted is wet, to thereby contract the diameter of the through-hole of the cylindrical cleaning element and provide a press-fit between the cylindrical cleaning element and the rotary shaft.

Abstract: A polishing cloth used for a chemical mechanical polishing comprises a base body holding a slurry on the surface and serving to mechanically polish the surface of a target object to be polished. Fine particles soluble in a solvent are dispersed in the base body.

Abstract: A brush is provided in which a brush body is formed with a circumference of a fur bundle being surrounded with a fabric material and a tip end face of the fur bundle being extruded and exposed.

Abstract: Insertion of a dust wand into a portable vacuum filtration canister removes foreign matter therefrom when and where necessary without polluting the air. A powerpack provides cordless (rechargeable or non-rechargeable) and corded operation. A readily serviceable grid filter, and a HEPA or other filter provides cleaned air free of dirt, dust and allergens.

Abstract: An upright-type vacuum cleaner includes a cleaner body, a suction brush, cyclone dust collecting means, and filtering means. The cyclone dust collecting means is removably disposed in a dust collecting chamber in the cleaner body. The suction brush draws air and contaminants on a cleaning surface into the cleaner body. The cyclone dust collecting means induces the air and contaminants into a vortex to separate by centrifugal force large particle contaminants from the air and to collect the contaminants. The filtering means further filters fine contaminants from the air that is discharged from the cyclone dust collecting means.

Abstract: A handle for a vehicle door has a frame fittable to the door; a manual control lever connected to the frame and having a control portion connectable mechanically to a lock on the door to release the lock; and an electric control assembly for electrically controlling the lock to activate a security function of the lock; the control assembly having a switch, a push-button activating device for activating the switch and carried by the control portion, and a fluidtight sealing device associated with the control portion to prevent the passage of external contaminants towards the frame.

Abstract: A handle for a vehicle door has a frame fittable to the door; a manual control lever connected to the frame and having a control portion connectable mechanically to a lock on the door; and an electric control assembly for activating a security function of the lock; the control assembly having a switch, a lever transmission interposed between the control portion and the switch, and a flexible positioning device for keeping the lever and the relative control portion in an intermediate rest position between an extracted release position, wherein the control portion releases the lock, and a forward switching position, wherein the control portion is pushed towards the frame to switch the switch.

Abstract: A hinge for pieces of furniture comprising a hinge arm (2) and a hinge casing (1) which are connected to each other by means of at least one hinge axle. The hinge arm (2) is provided with a fluid damper (20). The fluid damper is mounted on the side of the hinge arm without the use of a tool.

Abstract: Machinery Guarding apparatus and a clamping device for the same is provided in a modular arrangement and is easily fitted and adaptable by the user to individual requirements. The guarding includes a clamping device which allows the guarding components to be fitted and held together with the clamping device allowing a plurality of components to be selectively positioned radially depend therefrom in a plurality of different directions.

Abstract: A connecting fastener 1 in which a first member 2 and a second member 3 are linked so that they can turn relative to one another is provided with (1) a first plate part 5 which is fixed to a fixed member 2; (2) a second plate part 6 which is fixed to a second member 3; and (3) a hinge 7 set in place between the first plate part and the second plate part and supporting both plate parts so that they can turn relative to one another; said first plate part, second plate part and hinge part forming an integral piece as they are made of a synthetic resin. Then, a spring 9 is set in place on the first plate part 5 and the second plate part 6, said spring 9 energizing so that both plate parts are in a non-turning state on either side of the hinge 7.

Abstract: A vehicle hood hinge includes a hinge arm (10) contacted with a bottom surface of hood (60) at its top surface and provided with a fitting hole (11) and first and second hinge holes (13, 14), the fitting hole (11) being fitted into the bottom surface of the hood (60) by a bolt (70), and the first and second hinge holes (13, 14) being formed at front and rear portions of one side of the hinge arm (10); first and second links (40, 50) being respectively fitted into the first and second hinge holes (13, 14) by a shaft pin (31) at their top portions; a hinge support (20) provided with a hinge hole (23) at one side portion and securing holes (21) at front and rear portions, the hinge hole (23) being rotatably fitted to a bottom portion of the second link (50) by the shaft pin (30), and the securing holes (21) being fitted into a top surface of the vehicle at its bottom surface by a bolt (70); a slot (22) longitudinally pierced in length direction to detach the hinge pin (30) fitted into the bottom portion of the f

Abstract: A fiber processing machine includes an arrangement for producing a running fiber web having a width extending perpendicularly to the running direction; a roll unit having a roll axis and a roll surface engaging the running web; a web guiding element disposed downstream of the roll unit for laterally gathering the web for reducing the width thereof; and a web trumpet disposed downstream of the web guiding element. The web trumpet has an outlet opening for discharging the running web. The outlet opening has an outlet height and an outlet width greater than the outlet height. The outlet width is oriented to the roll axis at an angle other than zero for reorienting the width of the web during run thereof from the roll unit to the outlet opening. A calender roll pair is disposed downstream of the web trumpet.

Abstract: A clip mounting structure for providing a large amount of rocking of a clip without requiring any spring or the like, includes a clip which has a base which is inserted into a groove within a cap sleeve, a clip body which is located outside of the cap sleeve and extends substantially in parallel to an axial direction, and mainly has a surface substantially orthogonal to a radial direction, and a coupling portion which extends in the radial direction, for coupling the base to the clip body. When the clip is caused to rock by holding the clip body, an angle between the coupling portion and the base becomes larger to deform the clip. Since the coupling portion is not restricted by the cap sleeve, the coupling portion can become deformed greatly. Also, the cap sleeve prevents the coupling portion from rolling.

Abstract: A clamp includes a holding section for receiving an elongated member, a mounting section to be attached to a mounting object, and an elastic ring elastically deformed by the elongated member. The elastic ring is disposed between upper engagement portions formed at both sides of the holding section through lower engagement portions formed at positions closer to a bottom portion of the holding recess section. The ring constituting portions inside the holding recess section are bent in advance toward the bottom portion of the holding recess section. When the elongated member is inserted into the holding section, the ring constituting portions situated inside the holding section closely contact the peripheral surface of the elongated member.

Abstract: The invention consists of a clasp equipped with an external shell (1) an internal thrust spring (2) and of a rotating lever (3) having a protrusion shaped like an activation button (8). The external shell (1) is shaped like a hooking bracket on the first end (4), while towards its middle section it is equipped with an ample internal lodging space (5) and on the second end it is shaped like a hook (6). The rotating lever (3) is fixed like a fulcrum inside the external shell (1) from one of its ends while the other end is shaped like an arm (9) to interact with the end of the external shell (1) shaped like a hook (6) to obtain the closed position of the clasp. Said rotating lever (3) is equipped with a button-shaped protrusion (8) to allow the user to act upon it with a pressing action to determine its opened or closed position.

Abstract: Method and device for producing perforated nonwovens by hydrodynamic needling. A nonwoven with a basically clean hole structure on a drum with plastic elevations can be produced by energy-rich water jets. Depending on the thickness of the fibers used in the nonwoven, however, certain fibers can nevertheless be stretched transversely across a hole. In order to avoid or eliminate this, the perforated nonwoven is subjected to singeing flames after drying.

Abstract: A semiconductor device mounting method and system and an IC card fabricating method which can fabricate high quality products by dicing a thin semiconductor wafer, in a state where it is adhered to an adhesive sheet, into thin semiconductor devices, peeling the group of diced thin semiconductor devices from the adhesive sheet at high speed without damaging or cracking the semiconductor devices, conveying the group of peeled semiconductor devices on a unit basis in serial order, and mounting them onto a mounting board.

Abstract: To provide a roller-burnishing tool, the usage by installing in a small machining center, small NC lathe and so forth is offered. The frame 2 for rolling compaction processing is coaxially connecting with the shank portion 3 which is performing a rotary drive by mounting in a driving machine, and the mandrel 6 is supported by this frame 2 with universal function for rotation. A tip end 6a of the mandrel 6 and the multiple roller 5,5 are formed into a taper shaped style for being supported by a rotation from a radial direction. The mandrel 6 and the compressing coil spring 13, which is impetuous from the shank portion 3 side to the frame 2 side are provided in the shank portion 3 as well as the adjustable ring 8, which is to adjust a tool diameter by moving the position of an axial direction to the frame 2 of the mandrel 6.

Abstract: A machine and method for securing fabric layers to the core of a fabric panel. The machine includes top rollers and side rollers for stretching the fabric layers along the top surface and side surfaces of the core. Staplers preserve the stretch by stapling the edge of the fabric to the side surfaces. A front stapler and rear stapler are also provided for stapling the fabric to the rear surface and front surface of the core.

Abstract: A brake for motorcycles includes an improved brake lever assembly having a brake pad arm configured for attachment at one end to a brake pad, and connected at an opposing end to a brake actuator arm by a rotatable collar. The brake pad arm and the brake actuator arm are disposed relative to one another such that the angle of the brake pad arm is lower than the prior art, thereby enabling actuation of the brake with less foot movement and causing less fatigue in frequent braking situations. While the prior art typically has an angle of 30-35 degrees between the brake pad arm and the brake actuator arm, the present invention maintains a preferred offset angle of 50 to 65 degrees between the brake pad arm and the brake actuator arm.

Abstract: In a method for producing flat-blade windshield wipers with curved flat blades in particular, and for obtaining dimensionally stable bending radii with exact tolerances, a spring band formed by flat blades individually arranged one next to the other, is bent between three support sites spaced from each other in the longitudinal direction of the spring band and resting successively in an alternating manner on one of the two sides of the spring band, and the spring band is thereafter re-bent on a subsequent support site in the opposite direction by a re-bending degree lower than the bending degree. The flat blade so treated is subsequently separated from the spring band, combined with a rubber-elastic wiping strip, and provided with a connecting device for a wiper arm.

Abstract: A support structure includes first and second support members which are interlocked with a body. The second support member is placed in a die such that a hole of the second support member is located at a predetermined position and the body is placed on the second support member. The first support member is placed on the body such that apertures of the support members and an opening of the body are aligned. A shaping pin is then advanced toward the first support member in alignment with the predetermined position so that a shoulder of the shaping pin extends into the first support member. The shaping pin continues to advance through the first support member until a portion of the body extends past a surface of the second support member, thereby joining the first and second support members and the body together.

Abstract: A method to prepare a terminal assembly for different varieties of bamboo, required to form a system of nodes useful in construction, with which points or ends of bamboo such that they can be joined together easily and with great precision; and so that the bamboo can be joined to any other type of material, incorporating it into all kinds of structural system.

Abstract: A covering for a flower pot with a floral grouping disposed therein and extending a distance above an upper end of the flower pot wherein the flower pot has a lower end and an outer peripheral surface. The covering includes a sheet of material having an upper surface, a lower surface and an outer peripheral surface with a sheet extension connected to the outer peripheral surface of the sheet of material and extending a distance from the outer peripheral surface of the sheet of material. The sheet of material is formed about the flower pot to a position wherein the sheet of material extends about substantially the entire outer peripheral surface of the flower pot to provide a decorative covering and the sheet extension is formed about the floral grouping to a position wherein the sheet extension extends about a substantial portion of the floral grouping to provide a protective covering.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a yoke includes a step of cutting a steel plate into a rectangular sheet having a plurality of first dovetail convexities at one end thereof and a plurality of second dovetail convexities at the other end, a step of rolling the rectangular sheet into a cylinder to fit the first dove tails and the second dove tails to each other and a step of punching border portions of the first dove tails and the second dove tails. The second dovetail convexities are formed to be the same in shape as the first dovetail convexities so that they can fit to the first dovetail convexities. A smooth-faced yoke can be manufacture without using an expensive welder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a controllable holding and mounting device including a mounting frame and tie-bars movably supported thereon for installing muntin bars or a muntin grating into a spacer frame of an insulated glass window. Positioning and adjusting a spacer frame including said muntin bars or muntin grating as also the fixing tools referred thereto has been carried out manually. This procedure is to be accomplished by means of a holding and mounting device operating automatically and program controlled for saving time and costs and improving the accuracy of manufacture.

Abstract: A die holding mechanism comprising a connecting wire receiving shaft which is movable up and down, a pair of die holding levers which have die holding sections for holding the die and are installed so that these levers are free to open and close, and opening-and-closing levers that open and close the die holding levers. A die formed with connecting wires on its upper surface is pushed up by a die push-up device and the wires of the die come into contact with the connecting wire receiving shaft of the die holding mechanism. When the connecting wire receiving shaft is raised by a given amount by the upward movement of the die, the die holding levers are closed so that the die holding sections of the die holding levers are positioned beneath the undersurface of the die. Afterward, the push-up needles of the die push-up device are lowered, resulting in that the die is held by the die holding levers.

Abstract: A nozzle-mounting device for removably mounting, on a nozzle holder, a suction nozzle for holding an electric component by suction, wherein the nozzle holder includes one of a first fitting portion and a second fitting portion which respectively have an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface and which are arranged to effect a fitting engagement with each other at the inner and outer circumferential surfaces, while the suction nozzle includes the other of the first and second fitting portions, and one of the first and second fitting portions is provided with a first abutting portion located at an axially intermediate portion of mutually fitting parts of the inner and outer circumferential surfaces, while the other of the first and second fitting portions is provided with a second abutting portion arranged to be brought into abutting contact with the first abutting portion in a direction intersecting the axes of the fitting portions, and wherein a pressing device is provided to force

Abstract: A component mounter for picking up a component and mounting it on a board using a transfer head. A position of solder paste printed on an electrode on a board is previously measured and a measurement result is stored. Mounting coordinates for mounting the component using the transfer head is calculated based on this measurement result. In the mounting operation, the transfer head is controlled using mounting coordinates determined based on the solder printing position so as to mount the component on each electrode on the board. This prevents the occurrence of positional deviation between the mounted component and printed solder paste. Defective mounting, which may occur in a reflow process due to positional deviation, is thus preventable.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a wire component on a substrate has a feed device for feeding a wire a predetermined length intermittently, and an insert device for cutting the wire fed out by the feed device, bending the cut wire to form a wire component, rotating and positioning the wire component, and then inserting the wire component in a hole defined in the substrate. In particular, irrespective of a position of the insert device, the feed device feeds out the wire in a direction where no interference would occur between the feed device and the insert device.

Abstract: Immediately after a laser-cladding is performed, a control surface is formed by machining the clad metal while an extra metal is left. An intermediate inspection is performed about presence/absence of any defect in the clad metal using the control surface. When a defect is detected, the clad metal is removed, and a laser-cladding is performed again. Since an extra metal where an amount of clad metal required can be secure exists, re-cladding can be made possible.

Abstract: A razor blade cartridge is disclosed for wet shaving. The razor blade cartridge includes a platform member having a blade seat and a guard member. A plurality of first guard ribs are disposed on the platform member, and a first blade is disposed on the blade seat. A spacer is disposed on the first blade, and a plurality of second guard ribs is disposed on the spacer. A second blade is disposed on the spacer, and a cap member is disposed on the second blade. A plurality of third guard ribs is disposed on the cap member proximate the skin engaging edge of the second blade. The first, second and third guard ribs are arranged in a number of shapes and positions relative to each other, which assist the shaver in controlling blade exposure and shaving angle. Typically, the blade exposure is positive at the trough portion between the guard ribs, and negative at the tip portion an a shaving plane on skin engaging portion of the guard ribs.

Abstract: Pruning of scissors comprise a blade (1) and a counter-blade (2) each integral with a grip and mounted so as to be pivoted around a threaded swivel pin (10) cooperating with an adjusting nut (3) of the blade (1) and counter-blade (2), wherein the nut (3) is rotationally integral with a toothed wheel (4) meshed with a retainer toothed member attached to the pruning scissors counter-blade (2) through a blocking screw (6).

Abstract: A cutting tool and method for removing the tenders from a poultry carcass wherein the cutting tool is a deboning knife having a pair of blades attached to a handle in a side by side relation with a distance therebetween. The surfaces of the blades include undulations for accommodating the curvature of the keel from which the tenders are removed. The method for removing the tenders comprises manual manipulation of the deboning knife to simultaneously remove two tenders from the carcass.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a chain saw having a chain bar portion extending forwardly from a main body. The chain saw comprises an attaching portion to which a suspension member is to be attached, and the attaching portion is arranged in the vicinity of a corner portion, where a back surface and a bottom surface of the main body meet with each other, so that a longitudinal center axis of the chain bar portion may be at an angle of not greater than 20 degrees from a vertical line.

Abstract: A platen for supporting a wooden workpiece relative to cutting heads of a planing machine, said platen having an upper surface and a lower surface and said platen being integrally composed of a fiber reinforced composite material.