Abstract: A reconfigurable eyewear apparatus for a headwear visor is provided. The eyewear apparatus generally includes a support member securable to the headwear visor which defines at least one attachment portion. The apparatus also includes an eyewear assembly adjustably coupled to the support member to be angularly and linearly displaceable between a plurality of eyewear positions relative to the support member. The eyewear apparatus further includes at least one fastening assembly coupled to both the eyewear assembly and support member which serves to releasably lock the eyewear assembly at one of the eyewear positions. The eyewear assembly is formed with a frame having at least one coupling portion, and the fastening assembly is formed with first and second engagement portions. The first and second engagement portions respectively engage in retentive manner the coupling portion of the eyewear assembly frame and the attachment portion of the support member.

Abstract: Elastic and/or decorative trim is attached along an edge of a fabric body of a garment without sewing. The trim comprises a textile material containing fibers of thermoplastic material. The fabric edge to which the trim is attached can be any type of fabric, not necessarily containing any thermoplastic fibers. The trim is attached by wrapping the trim around the fabric edge so that the edge is sandwiched between two opposing portions of the trim, and then localized regions of the trim are heated, preferably ultrasonically, to cause the thermoplastic material in the trim to become plastic and flow together from the opposing portions, thus penetrating through the fabric edge. The thermoplastic material is then allowed to cool and solidify, thereby attaching the trim to the fabric edge. Also disclosed are garments having ultrasonically formed joints between two or more fabric panels.

Abstract: An improved hockey glove has a body portion and a cuff portion attached to and extending outwardly from the body portion. The hockey glove has a standard interior for receiving a hand by means of insertion into the glove. The improvement to the glove comprises an additional wrist protection element having a perimeter, shape, and thickness attached within the interior of the glove along a portion of the perimeter of the wrist protection element for the purpose of protecting the upper part of the wrist when the hand is inserted into the glove. The wrist protection element may be attached to the body portion or the cuff portion of the glove. In a preferred embodiment of a hockey glove having two side slits, the wrist protection element is attached to the interior of the lower cuff portion.

Abstract: A method of fitting a golf glove which includes the steps of: measuring a golfer's hand and retrieving measurement data; constructing a glove according to the measurement data, the glove including a glove portion having finger and thumb portions, dorsal and palm portions and a wrist portion. The dorsal and palm portions being designed to meet along a conjoining lateral edge to define a pocket for receiving the eminence of a golfer's hand. The glove also includes a pad made from a elastomeric, non-flowing gel-like polymer. The method also includes the step of positioning and dimensioning the pad adjacent the palm portion of the glove according to the measurement data such that the pad closely abuts a golf club grip which is held by the golfer during play. The pad is preferably positioned and dimensioned to protect the various aspects of the golfer's hand from shock and the translation of detrimental shock-related forces due to ball-to-club impact.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel golf glove and is characterized in that on the inside surface of the thumb of the glove, i.e. the surface that bears against the club shaft when playing, there is a pressure sensor that interacts with an acoustic signal transmitter or is part of an acoustic signal transmitter that delivers an acoustic signal when a predetermined trigger force acting on the sensor is exceeded.

Abstract: A size adjustable sports cap having a crown constructed from a plurality of triangularly shaped panels, substantially all of which are expandable and contractible, and which form a crown of the cap adapted to be disposed over the crown of wearer's head. The crown has a lower margin and secured to that lower margin is a multi-section band having a plurality of spaced apart stretchable band sections separated by a plurality of spaced apart non-stretchable band sections. This band thereupon forms an opening which is size adjustable to receive the crown of a wearer's head. One of the important aspects of the invention is that there is no deformation of the crown of the cap and the construction allows for a more natural wearing fit of the sports cap.

Abstract: A strap device has guides 3, 5 in which slits 7b, 7a, 9a, 9b are formed with central members 3b, 5b intervening therebetween. First ends of straps 11, 13 are secured to the central members 3b, 5b respectively. A second end 11b of the strap 11 passes through the slits 9a, 9b, and then passes through the slit 7a of the guide 3. A second end 13b of the strap 13 passes through the slits 7a, 7b of the guide 3, and then passes through the slit 9a. When the second ends 11b, 13b are pulled out in mutually opposite directions, the strap, which has a quadruple length as compared with the spacing distance between the guides, can be instantaneously pulled out. When the strap device 15 is used for a shoulder strap for a bag which has a good appearance.

Abstract: A motorcycle helmet includes a jaw protector pivotably attached to the helmet along opposite sides thereof. The jaw protector is provided with at least one releasable lock fixing the jaw protector in a lowered use position. The lock is deactivated for enabling a pivoting of the jaw protector to a raised position.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sanitary device comprising a body with a pierced carrier (11) defining a channel (11a) for a distribution of a flush water, and a trap (12) terminating in a soil pipe (12′) as in water closet bowl. The body of the sanitary device is integrally formed with at least one suction conduit (13), having various holes opening inwards said device body and connectable to at least one suction apparatus for internal airing of the device body and the removal of bad smells from the body. The suction apparatus is reversible in order to create a jet towards the interior of the body of the device.

Abstract: An individually operable and portable perineal device for cleaning and medicating the rectal and vaginal areas of the human body. The device is releasably mounted on a standard bathroom water faucet by means of a two-way water outlet valve converter attachment having an outlet into the sink and an alternate outlet into plastic tubing. The tubing directs the flow of water into either a catheter designed for cleaning and medicating the the rectal cavity or into a catheter for cleaning and medicating the vaginal cavity. The device is operable manually by an individual user while seated on a toilet without the assistance of another person. The device ia packageable in a small package or travelling kit and can easily cleaned in a bathroom sink after use.

Abstract: An intestinal treatment apparatus for self-use. The apparatus comprises a seat which can be fitted onto a toilet bowl, provided on the rear portion with a duct for feeding an intestinal lavage or treatment fluid; an injection speculum for injecting the lavage fluid, is upwardly protruding inside the toilet bowl, to penetrate the anal tract of the intestine by a self-insertion action. The speculum is of disposable type, and is removably connected to an end fitting of the feeding conduit or to a removable tubular element forming an extension of the feed duct. A one-way valve prevents the back flow of the organic substance towards the feed duct, while a pressure regulator prevents accidental injection of strong jets of fluid during use. The apparatus may also be provided with a dispenser for a curative substance which is mixed into the lavage fluid fed to the injection speculum.

Abstract: A portable spa comprises a reservoir for holding water and an outer wall spaced outwardly from the reservoir. The spa includes an equipment bay located between the reservoir and the outer wall that is accessible from an opening at a top portion of the spa. A cover over the opening to the equipment bay is removable from the top portion of the spa to permit access to the equipment bay. The equipment bay contains substantially all of the equipment necessary for operation of the spa and can be conveniently accessed free of any obstructions around the side of the spa. The spa can be installed either above ground in the manner of a portable spa, or it can be installed directly in the ground in the manner of a permanent in-ground spa. Reinforcing means comprising an internal support framework supports the spa against the lateral external forces generated as a result of in-ground installation.

Abstract: A pillow blanket comprises a blanket, foot pocket and a pair of sleeves. The foot pocket is made of a pocket panel secured at the side and bottom edges of the panel to the middle third portion of the blanket and the bottom edge of the blanket. A pair of sleeves is attached respectively to the perimeter of a pair of sleeve apertures in the blanket. The sleeve apertures have an oblong shape and oblique orientation. The blanket can be folded into the foot pocket to form a symmetrical pillow.

Abstract: A patient-supporting apparatus (1) for a piece of medical equipment (15), in particular for an MRI tomograph, has a panel (5) for supporting a patient (3) or for bearing a separate supporting panel. Also provided is a guide element (7) on which the panel (5) is arranged in a displaceable manner such that it can be introduced into an accommodating region (13) of the piece of medical equipment (15). The patient-supporting apparatus (1) is distinguished in that a handle (21) provided for displacing the panel (5) is of pivotable configuration. Preferably integrated in the handle (21) is an actuating element (31) which can bring about an operation for braking the panel (5) in relation to the guide element (7).

Abstract: An infant blanket/towel is provided having one or more teething elements and/or pacifiers attached thereto. The invention is conveniently used by draping the blanket/towel across the infant's chest and stomach and initially providing one of the teething or pacifier elements into the infant's grasp. When and if the infant drops the teething or pacifier element, the element does not fall to the floor or otherwise out of the infant's reach. Because the blanket/towel generally remains draped across the infant, the pacifier or teething element merely slips down onto the infant's chest. By the infant's natural tendency to grip the blanket/towel and thrust the blanket/towel into its mouth, the infant frequently can relocate the pacifier or teething element and re-position it into its mouth.

Abstract: An fluid channeling system that comprises a series of elongated chambers having a rectangular cross section. Each of these chambers is disposed adjacent to the other and extends parallel to the other in either a single layer configuration or a two layer configuration. There is at least one fluid such as air, helium, or an air helium combination disposed within these chambers. The fluid enters these chambers through at least one fluid intake valve which is in fluid communication with these chambers. Helium has particular properties that make it conducive for this type of an application. Helium is odorless, colorless, and tasteless, in addition, Helium can diffuse through many materials commonly used in laboratories such as rubber and PVC. Therefore, if the present invention uses Helium, the materials used in creating this device must reflect these properties.

Abstract: A moisture drying mattress comprised of at least one cushion that has opposite top and bottom surfaces and a plurality of apertures that extend through the cushion from the bottom surface to the top surface. An air channel mat is positioned below the cushion. The air channel mat is adapted and dimensioned to fit beneath the cushion and support the cushion bottom surface in a spaced relation above a bottom base of the mat to thereby form an air flow space between the cushion and mat through which air can flow. A vapor permeable, liquid impermeable cover encases the air channel mat and the cushion defining a vapor evaporation area under the cover. The air channel mat defines a moisture drying zone within the vapor evaporation area. An air pump is provided for selectively supplying a flow of air to the air channel mat. A controller is provided to control the flow of air to the air channel mat to evaporate the vapor in the vapor evaporation area.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of decolorizing blue jeans based on a client-desired design. Hydrochloric acid (HOCl) and sodium chloride solution are provided to an electrolytic tub, and are electrolyzed to generate chlorine gas and hydrogen gas. Hypochlorous acid solution is separated from sodium hydroxide. Tapes are attached to the blue jeans to make a constant form. The tape-attached blue jeans are submerged in the hypochlorous acid to change a colorant of the blue jeans.

Abstract: A shoemaking machine with transfer belt for adjusting speed and changing number of shoes manufactured includes a machining table, first injectors and second injectors. The top and bottom of the machining table are distributed with a plurality of legs and machining seats. Within the machining table with respect to the top of the machining table is installed with a transfer belt. The transfer belt cause the machining seats to rotate. Furthermore, the lateral sides of the machining table are installed with first injectors of a proper number. Each first injector is installed with an injecting seat which is installed above the machining seats for preparing to fill material. Moreover, the lateral side of the machining table is installed with second injectors of a proper number. Each second injector is installed with an injecting seat. The injecting seat is positioned above the machining seats for preparing to fill material.

Abstract: A transition support for flooring extending between a floor area of a high height and a floor area of a low height, said support being in the shape of a rectangle at the high height and a wedge spanning the distance between the high height and the low height. The transition support is generally unnoticeable by persons walking across it and does not jostle wheeled vehicles crossing the support.

Abstract: A prefabricated pier system provides prefabricated foundation and cap components for assembly with a series of steel H section columns to facilitate construction of bridges, overpasses, and similar structures. Each foundation component comprises a prefabricated column base sleeve, with sleeve pairs welded to a horizontal support to form pier foundation assemblies. These prefabricated assemblies are then welded to leveling beam pairs at the construction site and anchored in a concrete footing to form the foundation for each pier assembly. Each pier cap comprises a series of prefabricated sections, each having a single depending column end pocket for accepting a pair of column members therein. The sections are assembled to form the completed pier cap box, installed atop the column members, and used as a permanent form for casting the concrete pier cap. The present system may be used with either conventional single girder span construction or with built up girders.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a dental cleaning device. It relates in particular to a handle section of an electric toothbrushing device, with a coupling section for coupling various cleaning tools thereto, a drive mechanism for driving the coupled cleaning tool, and a control device for controlling the drive mechanism. The invention further relates to such cleaning tools. According to the invention the handle section includes an electronic interlock device which is deactivated by an encoded interlock canceling element on the cleaning tool only when the cleaning tool is coupled to the handle section (FIG. 4).

Abstract: The invention is to provide a kind of improved structure for a CD or VCD cleaner. The primary characteristics are to fasten a detergent container on the bottom of a box cover. The expansion tube on one end of the box cover is connected to a button, which is exposed to the groove of the box cover. One end of the expansion tube joins a nozzle through a detergent tube. By pushing the button, the expansion tube moves inward and certain amount of detergent is sprayed form the nozzle on the surface of the CD or VCD. Thus the dusts or spots on the surface of the CD or VCD is removed.

Abstract: A brush comprises a first body (2) and a second body (1) mounted on the first body (2). The first body (2) has a first set of holes (4) therein and the second body (1) has a second set of through holes (3) therein corresponding in number and spacing to the first set of through holes (4). The first body (2) is moveable relative to the second body (1) between a first position in which each hole (4) in the first set is aligned with a respective hole (3) in the second set to receive therethrough a bristle bundle (5), and a second position in which each pair of holes (3,4) is misaligned to clamp the bristle bundle (4).

Abstract: A self-wringing mop is disclosed comprising a mop stick, an “H” shape frame having one side slidably but not rotatably attached to the mop stick and the other side connected to a short rotating offset that is spaced around five (5) inches apart from the mop stick. A mop head in the form of a bundle of threads has one end connected to the lower end of the mop stick and the other end connected to the lower end of the rotating offset. By turning the driving handle on the rotating offset even a large-size mop head that is more difficult to wring, can be wrung quickly and efficiently.

Abstract: A wiper blade for a car comprises a seat part, a moisture absorptive part, and a sweep part. The seat part is an elongated strip made of non-absorptive material and provides a cross section and a length thereof corresponding to a wiper frame on the car for joining with the wiper frame. The moisture absorptive part is made of water absorbable material and has a length and a width thereof corresponding to the seat part for joining with the seat part. The sweep part is an elongated strip with a gap and has a size corresponding to the absorptive part for joining with the absorptive part. The moisture absorptive part can keep the sprayed water for next wipe as soon as the sweep part removes the foreign substances on a windshield of the car.

Abstract: An apparatus for cleaning floor surfaces and the like includes a cleaning head and a vacuum head to apply water on the surface for a continuous cleaning and vacuum operation. A single water passage of the apparatus is adapted to be connected to an automatic central water supply and drain system to supply water to and withdraw used water from the apparatus alternately through the single water passage in a controlled manner. Fresh water and used water containers are provided for temporarily storing the fresh and used water respectively. A valve device is used to selectively direct the water flow from the single water passage to the fresh water container and water flow from the used water container to the single water passage. Dirt particles are separated from water and air, and are collected in a removable bin for periodic dumping. The apparatus of the invention assures a fully automatic and efficient wet cleaning and vacuuming operation.

Abstract: An upright vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle assembly having a nozzle cavity and a canister assembly pivotally connected to the nozzle assembly. A dust bag is carried by the canister assembly. A dirty air pathway provides fluid communication between the nozzle cavity and dust bag. A suction generator generates a vacuum for drawing dirt and debris from the nozzle cavity, through the dirty air pathway to the dust bag. The dirty air pathway includes dual suction ports carried on the nozzle assembly in fluid communication with the nozzle cavity, a splitter carried on the canister assembly, dual suction hoses in fluid communication between the dual suction ports and the splitter, a removable bag mount carried on the canister assembly and a feed conduit on the canister assembly which provides fluid communication between the splitter and the removable bag mount.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner of the fixed or floating nozzle type wherein a spring is utilized for urging the suction nozzle into the carpet pile to maintain and improve nozzle suction over a wide range of carpet pile heights and types. Such cleaners often lose nozzle suction as the pile height of the carpet increases and forces the suction nozzle upward away from the carpet. The addition of a spring to force the suction nozzle downward restores and improves nozzle suction and thereby improves overall cleaning efficiency of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: The invention is an agitator configuration for a floor care appliance such as an upright vacuum cleaner. The floor care appliance is provided with at least two agitator chambers each having at least one rotary agitator member disposed therein. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a vacuum cleaner suction nozzle is provided with symmetric left and right agitator disposed adjacent one another. A front agitator assembly comprised of a left and right agitator half-section is disposed in the left and right agitator chambers, respectively. A rear agitator is located rearward of the front agitator assembly and is also comprised of a left and right agitator half-section disposed in the left and right agitator chambers, respectively. A plurality of brush members extend from each agitator half-section arranged in a helical pattern around the circumference of each of the agitator-half-sections.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus for a block and tackle window balance to be incorporated in single and double hung window assemblies. In one embodiment the block and tackle window balance includes a roller secured within a bottom guide to increase range of travel of a window sash.

Abstract: A safety product for a door hinge that includes two mating knuckles and a hinge pin, where the safety product is a cover that prevents injury to children, people, or objects from striking the door hinge. The cover has a top end, and a pin head of the door hinge passes through the top end so as to secure the top end to the door hinge. The top end is deformable as to cover at least a portion of the top of the pin head. The cover has a body portion which extends generally the length of the knuckles and formed integrally with the top end. The body portion has a slit for accommodating the width of the flanges of the knuckles. The cover also includes a bottom end which covers the bottom of the hinge and fits into the bottom of the hinge to assist in securing the cover.

Abstract: A universal hinge with a base member having a smooth semi spherical upper surface and a lower mounting surface and a vertically extending cylindrical opening therein. An intermediate member has a lower cylindrical surface that is received in the base member, and a latching member carried by the base member secures the intermediate member to the base member for relative rotation. The remote end of the intermediate member is pivotally secured to a mounted member, and the remote end of the latter is formed for securement of an item such as a Bimini Top.

Abstract: A handle for a mop or other such cleaning instrument is hollow for flow of water from a hose attached to one end of the handle to the work-engaging portion at the other end. A manually operable control moves a stopper between three positions wherein flow through an opening in an internal partition in the handle is fully blocked, partially blocked or fully unblocked. The stopper has a total of three detent members in the form of rounded protrusions and a total of three recess for receiving the detents are formed in the partition. As the operating member is manipulated to move the stopper between its three positions, one detent engages a recess in the fully blocked position, two detents engage respective recesses in the partially blocked position and all three detents engage the three recesses in the fully unblocking position. The provision of three detents and three recesses adds to the stability and reliability of operation of the implement.

Abstract: A carding machine includes a carding cylinder and a plurality of traveling flat bars. Each flat bar has a flat bar clothing carried on an underside of the flat bar for cooperating with the cylinder clothing. The flat bar clothing of the flat bars is oriented at an adjustable angle to the cylinder clothing. Each flat bar has first and second flat bar parts at a longitudinal flat bar end. A first arcuate slide guide is supported adjacent a radial face of the carding cylinder, and the first flat bar part of the flat bars rides on the first slide guide. A second arcuate slide guide is supported adjacent the radial face of the carding cylinder, and the second flat bar part of the flat bars rides on the second slide guide. The second slide guide is wedge-shaped and is shiftable in a circumferential direction of the carding cylinder.

Abstract: An anchoring apparatus eliminates the need for an anchor plate and an anti-rattle member. The anchoring apparatus includes a flexible connector member which may be embodied as a strip of fabric material. An end of the connector member is disposed to form a loop and then attach to the remaining body of the connector member. The loop defines an anchor aperture which is configured to receive and retain an anchor bolt. The loop may further be configured with one or more twists to consolidate the connector member around the aperture. The twists allow the aperture to better engage and retain the anchor bolt due to the higher concentration of material. The attachment of the end to the connector member ensures retention of the twists in the loop. Attachment of the end is achieved by use of a fastener which may be embodied as stitches, adhesives, rivets, clips, staples and so forth.

Abstract: A connecting device for connecting a first item having a connecting mechanism and a second item having a second connecting means for use when the first item connecting means is incompatibly mismatched, inoperative, non-fully functioning or otherwise unconnectable with the second item connecting mechanism. The connecting device comprises a sheet having a first edge and a second opposed edge. A first connection mechanism is secured to the first edge for connecting it to a mismatched, inoperative, non-fully functioning or otherwise unconnectable connection mechanism with the second item connection mechanism. A second connection mechanism is secured to the second edge of the first sheet member for connecting the second edge of the sheet to the second item connection mechanism, so that the first connection mechanism matches the first item connection mechanism and the second connection mechanism compatibly matches, operates, functions or is otherwise connectable with the second item connector mechanism.

Abstract: An immobile and aligned closure system with nine embodiments comprises two elongated coupling elements (62, 62L) and (76, 76I), a self-locking slider (40, 42, 42S, 42D), a socket member (50), and a male interlocking plug member (60, 60D, 61, 84). A locking member on the slider aligns and arrests the movement of the slider, so as to couple the closure system dependably, traditionally or laterally, without movement in the slider. Embodiments include a dead person's locking pull tab (42L, 43L), a locking tab holder (44), a locking pull tab (40T), additional molding (40M, 40E 42M), locking flanges (42R, 42F, 42), and a releasable, interlocking rigid buckle for instantly coupling the closure system.

Abstract: An integral piece of wire lock comprises a lock part, a rear part, and a facial part. The lock part provides an upper end extending an inward locking tenon. The rear part has an end thereof is provided with a bend to join the lock part, and another end thereof is provided with another bend. A facial part is formed by way of extending forward from said another bend on the rear part with an end extending toward the locking part, and an inner wall surface provides a wall recess. The facial part can be pressed to engage with the locking part such that the wall recess can sliadably receive an elongated strip material and the space between the facial part and the rear part can slidably receive at least another elongated strip material.

Abstract: A theft deterrent device includes a first member and a second member are hinged together between open and closed positions. In one embodiment of the invention, the holder defines openings that recive an item of merchandise when the members are closed to connect the device to the merchandise. Another embodiment of the device includes a loop that is held by a tooth in the device.

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Abstract: A package of fiberglass is unwound such that the revolution of the unwinding is controlled relative to linear payout speed of the package. A strand of fiber is pulled from the package while simultaneously rotating the package about a longitudinal axis of the package.

Abstract: A pedestal assembly for supporting a substrate within a semiconductor process chamber is provided. In one embodiment, the pedestal assembly generally includes a ceramic body, a metallic housing and a cooling plate. The ceramic body is coupled to the housing and is adapted to support the substrate. The cooling plate is disposed against the ceramic body. A conformal graphite interstitial layer disposed between the cooling plate and the ceramic body to provide enhanced thermal conductivity therebetween over a thermal operating range of the pedestal assembly. In another embodiment, a pedestal assembly generally includes a removable ceramic body disposed on a cover. A conformal graphite interstitial layer disposed in a vacuum environment surrounding the pedestal assembly between the ceramic body and the cover. Optionally, a second conformal graphite interstitial layer disposed in an internal volume of the pedestal assembly between the cooling plate and the cover.

Abstract: There is provided a clustered device for manufacturing a semiconductor device in which a cleaning chamber, a rapid thermal processing chamber, an optical measurement chamber, and the like are arranged around a load-lock room. In an optical measurement system, there are disposed an exciting light source, a measuring light source, a light detector, a control/analyze system, and the like. During the formation of an oxide film, for example, a wafer is cleaned in the cleaning chamber and then the amount of a natural oxide film remaining on the wafer or the like is measured by optical modulation reflectance spectroscopy in the optical measurement chamber. Thereafter, the wafer is oxidized in the rapid thermal processing chamber. As a result, the surface of the wafer is prevented from being oxidized on exposure to an atmosphere and the surface state of the wafer can be monitored in the course of sequential process steps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the fabrication of a multielement acoustic probe. This process comprises the use of a flexible circuit having conducting tracks on at least one of its sides, the joining of this circuit to a plate of piezoelectric material (having metallizations), the production of vias through the flexible circuit, in order to address the said metallizations, and the production of electrical contacts within the vias.

Abstract: A method for splitting a piezoelectric device used in substitution for dicing for shortening the processing time as compared to a case of using the dicing to improve productivity to enable the shape of the piezoelectric device more suited to the emission shape of a solution to be achieved, and a method for manufacturing a printer device whereby a narrower nozzle pitch may be achieved. A resist 201 is formed at a pre-set position on a major surface of the piezoelectric device 43 bonded to a vibrating plate. Using this resist 201 as a mask, powders or particles are sprayed onto the piezoelectric device 43 for removing the portion of the piezoelectric device 43 not carrying the resist 201 to form the piezoelectric device 35 of a desired shape at a pre-set position.

Abstract: A disassembling device for disassembling a housing composed of a first member and a second member. The first member is attached to the second member by engaging a first engaging portion with a second engaging portion. The disassembling device comprises at least one first shifting mechanism and at least one second shifting mechanism. The first shifting mechanism is used to detach the second member from the first member. The first shifting mechanism comprises at least one first compressing portion while the second shifting mechanism comprises at least one second compressing portion. When the housing is to be disassembled, the second compressing portion detaches the first engaging portion from the second engaging portion partially. Then, the first compressing portion is moved to detach the second member from the first member completely.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hoisting and handling systems and methods. The present invention is a system and method to facilitate the hoisting, positioning, installation and removal of continuous track drive units. Continuous track drive units are used as a means for propelling certain vehicles, such as farm tractors, construction machines and military vehicles. The present invention allows for simplified, efficient handling and transfer of continuous track drive units.

Abstract: Plastic conveyor belts made up of modules interconnected by transverse rods and capable of straight or radius travel are adjusted as to minimum radius the belt can traverse by restricting collapsibility at the inner edge of the belt. This can be accomplished using shims in the slotted apertures of link ends, preventing full rod travel in those apertures, at each row or at alternating or selected rows of the belt; or shims otherwise placed in the belt to prevent full collapse; or by using different modules in certain rows, with less collapsibility; or by substituting different edge modules in belts of multiple modules per row. In this way, a basic radius conveyor belt can be defined, with a relatively tight minimum radius, and then can be modified so as to be custom-fitted to spiral conveyor or other belt systems having specific curve radii which are larger than the radius of the basic belt.

Abstract: An assembly technique and device for enclosing an open end of a movable socket (10) comprised of fully hardened materials with an expanding cover-plate (66) and for controlling the expansion of the cover-plate (66) to provide a central orifice (67) of predetermined dimensions to facilitate the installation of a grease fitting. During assembly, various internal components of the movable socket, including the pressure plate, are installed within a housing (12) through a posterior opening (16) with the cover-plate is positioned over the components. A two-stage ram (100) having a contact surface and a concentric pivot punch (142, 158) is brought into engagement with the cover-plate. Pressure exerted by the two-stage ram is transferred to the cover-plate through the contact surface, expanding the cover-plate to conform to the contact surface and enclosing the internal components within the socket housing.