Abstract: A lighting system for illumination of an observation space, especially an observation space in which a pressurized and/or hot medium is contained, comprises an optical-fiber cable, one end of which can be connected to a light source, and a lighting head, which is connected to the other end of the optical-fiber cable and whose distal end can be introduced into the observation space through an opening in a wall enclosing the observation space. The lighting head comprises a light guide rod made from a pressure and/or temperature-resistant material.

Abstract: A hand-held surgical light assembly is provided with a light source, and a handpiece which is adapted to be grasped and manipulated by a user. The handpiece has a light guide with a proximal end optically connected to the light source, and a distal end which projects outwardly from said handpiece so as to direct light guided thereby onto a field of view determined by manipulation of the handpiece by the user. The handpiece includes a switch assembly which is operatively coupled to the light source to allow user selection between at least two different light intensities (e.g., essentially on/off) discharged by said light guide onto the field of view. In preferred forms, the switch assembly includes an electrically conductive inner base member and an electrically conductive outer tubular elastomeric member concentrically positioned in surrounding, but spaced relationship, with the inner base member.

Abstract: An optical system is provided for use with a target site and includes a laser source producing an output beam and a reflector. A beam splitter is positioned to receive the output beam and splits the output beam into a first beam incident on the reflector and a second beam incident on at least one point of the target site. The reflector is adjustably positioned and movable along the reference optical path moveable along the reference optical path to change a length of the reference optical path.

Abstract: A micro-illuminator suitable for illuminating the iris of the eye of a subject wearing eyeglasses for the purpose of imaging of the iris for identification of the individual comprises an LED having a micro-lens having an opaque portion sized to block light reflected from the substrate of an LED and a lens for focusing light directly emitted by the dies of the LED. The elimination of the reflected light and the focusing of the directly emitted light minimizes the size of specularities reflected from the surfaces of the subject's eyeglasses.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for preparing microparticles using in-line solvent extraction. An emulsion is formed by combining two phases in a static mixer. The emulsion is combined with an extraction liquid in a blending static mixer. The outflow of the blending static mixer is combined with additional extraction liquid. The additional extraction liquid and the outflow of the blending static mixer can be combined in a vessel, or through the use of a static mixer manifold that includes a plurality of static mixers.

Abstract: A kitchen appliance (1) having a housing (2), a motor (6) and a protection device (9) by which the motor (6) can be turned off compulsively in certain operating conditions, and having a container (15) which can be closed with a cover (30) and which can be placed onto the housing (2) and which has a control slide (35) coupled to the cover (30) via a first coupling device (36) and also coupled to the protection device (9) via a second coupling device (37). Both the first coupling device (36) and the second coupling device (37) are constructed in such a manner that an automatic activation of the safety device (9) can be achieved by these two coupling devices (36, 37).

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a dynamic mixer for viscous compositions, in particular for components for dental impression compounds. The mixer consists of a mixer tube, a rotor located in the latter, and an end wall with inlet openings through which the components to be mixed pass into the mixer. In doing so, they first alternately fill chambers arranged on the rotor. The composition then flows out of the chambers through admission openings into the mixing channel, where it can be stirred by mixer blades.

Abstract: The watch includes an electric battery housed in a removable drawer (6) engaged in the case (2), said drawer further including an additional electric apparatus powered by the battery. This apparatus may be a device operating in conjunction with the clockwork movement, for example an acoustic or tactile alarm member, or an independent device, for example a sensor or a data transmission device.

Abstract: An optical information medium comprising at least two data layers for bearing recorded information, and a servo layer for bearing tracking servo, information which is independently formed from the data layers; wherein the medium is used with a recording or reading system wherein a data beam for recording or reading the data in the data layer and a servo beam for reading the tracking servo information in the servo layer are used, and the servo layer is read by the servo beam that had passed through the data layer; and a filter layer is disposed between the data layer and the servo layer, and the filter layer exhibits higher absorption to the data beam than to the servo beam.

Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for visibly outlining the energy zone to be measured by a radiometer. The method comprises the steps of providing a laser sighting device on the radiometer adapted to emit more than two laser beams against a surface whose temperature is to be measured and positioning said laser beams about the energy zone to outline said energy zone. The apparatus comprises a laser sighting device adapted to emit more than two laser beams against the surface and means to position said laser beams about the energy zone to outline said energy zone. The laser beams may be rotated about the periphery of the energy zone. In another embodiment, a pair of laser beams are projected on opposite sides of the energy zone. The laser beams may be further pulsed on and off in a synchronised manner so as to cause a series of intermittent lines to outline the energy zone. Such an embodiment improves the efficiency of the laser and results in brighter laser beams being projected.

Abstract: A dental x-ray bite block (10) for securing an x-ray sensor (40) has a first block section (11) having a primary clamp face (17) and a second block section (12) having a secondary clamp face (23). The first block section (11) is configured with receiving means (41) to receive the second block section (12), such that the primary and the secondary clamp faces (17,23) are positioned in a spaced, opposing relation when the second block section (12) is received within the first block section (11). There is also stepped rachet members (50, 51) for affixing the position of the second block section (12) relative to the first block section (11) when received therein.

Abstract: A bag (1) for a one-component or two-component composition containing liquid is gathered at least at one end by a clip (2) into a pleated closure (3). In the region of the pleated closure (3), an absorbent (4) is disposed in order to prevent the uncontrolled flow of liquid from the bag (1).

Abstract: A pouch for sterilized materials is formed from two webs positioned face-to-face attached around portions of their edges by heat fusion, thereby forming a pouch having an interior cavity and a mouth being an unsealed portion of the webs along a top edge. An interior boundary line along the inside of the seal area has a wavy configuration which includes a series of inward-facing peaks and valleys. Thus, when the cross-seal is applied to close the pouch, the overlap of the seal areas along the interior boundary is along a wavy line and therefore microbial contamination is inhibited by this tortuous path. A similar tortuous path for preventing microbial contamination is provided in the type of the pouch having a breather panel by cutting a wavy configuration into the side edge of the breather panel web before it is spliced and fused to the other pouch webs.

Abstract: A hydrostatic guidance system for the torch carriage used in an MCVD system has a plurality of air bearings mounted on the carriage and a pressurized fluid manifold device for routing pressurized fluid, such as air, to the several air bearings. The several bearings are located and oriented on the carriage adjacent the rails or ways of the lathe bed so that the carriage is made to float, contact free, over the ways for smooth, jerk free movement. The manifold house valve adjustments for controlling the amount of air routed to each air bearing, and the spacing of each bearing from the adjacent way is controlled by adjustable studs having the air bearings mounted on the ends thereof.

Abstract: A piston pin bushing is described which has a sufficient lifespan at higher piston pressures. The piston pin bushing has in each transition region a perforation. The area of material reduction is limited to at least one transition region between the apex lines. The bushing material in this transition region is at least so reduced that in the inserted position a portion of the radial pressure of the piston pin bushing in the area of the apex lines is shifted from the middle to the area of both bushing ends.

Abstract: A sintered plain bearing for motors and gear drives, having a running surface formed by a bearing bore and capable of having lubricant applied to it from lubricant reservoirs in the bearing, in which the bearing bore has, alternatingly distributed over the circumference, high-compaction small-pore running surfaces and axially extending low-compaction open-pore lubricant reservoirs. Lubrication is improved, especially in the initial phases of operation, by the fact that the lubricant reservoirs are constituted by channel structures having at least two longitudinal channels, and that at least in some of the channel structures, some of the channel crests remaining between adjacent longitudinal channels are in contact with the shaft received by the bearing bore in order to transfer lubricant.

Abstract: The arrangement is such that the ratio of the diameter of balls 3 in the ultrathin-walled ball bearing to the pitch circle diameter PCD is not more than 0.03, and that the balls 3 are arranged in a single row and in two-point contact with the raceway surfaces 1a and 2a of the outer and inner members 1 and 2. The inner member 2 is composed of first and second raceway rim members 21 and 22 opposed to each other with an axial clearance S defined therebetween, and the internal clearances of the bearing are made negative by adjusting the width of the axial clearance S.

Abstract: A double row bearing includes a shaft and an inner ring mounted on the shaft. A preloading collar is fixedly mounted on the shaft and an elastic member is disposed between the inner ring and the preloading collar so that the preloading collar applies a predetermined preload to the inner ring through the elastic member. This structure compensates the reduction of the preload due to the temperature rise of the bearing and axial displacement of the inner ring of the bearing.

Abstract: In the typical embodiments described in the specification, a rolling element bearing arrangement includes an inner raceway with a curved outer surface facing in one lateral direction, an outer raceway with a curved inner surface facing in the opposite lateral direction, an array of rolling elements such as balls engaging the curved surfaces of the inner and outer raceways, a retaining ring in which the array of balls is received, and a retaining ring stabilizer urging the retaining ring in a lateral direction with respect to one of the raceways to inhibit vibration of the components. In addition, a vibration inhibiting outer ring member which may contain a heavy metal or a resilient material, is retained against the outer surface of the outer raceway by a composite wrap which may be a fiber-reinforced organic or inorganic polymer composite made by a dry layup, resin transfer molding, wet filament winding or preimpreganted filament winding technique.

Abstract: According to a waveguide connecting method, a shim is fabricated to have a cylindrical portion and flange. The cylindrical portion has an outer diameter substantially equal to an inner diameter of a first waveguide which is to be connected to a second waveguide. The flange projects from one end of the cylindrical portion outwardly. The other end of the cylindrical portion of the shim is inserted into the first waveguide. The second waveguide is urged against the first waveguide, with an end face of the second waveguide being in contact with the flange of the shim, until the end face of the second waveguide abuts against an end face of the first waveguide. A waveguide connecting structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: An engager for creating an optical fiber link between a first optical signal carrier secured to a first connector and a second optical signal carrier secured to a second connector, and including a frame structure, a fiber ram block, and a shaft. The fiber ram block has a surface for connection to the second connector. The shaft is rotatably secured to the frame structure. The shaft has a first section of thread for threaded engagement with a second section of thread on a fiber backing member to which the first connector is secured. The shaft has a shoulder which contacts the fiber ram block so that, upon rotation of the first section of thread relative to the second section of thread, the shoulder moves the fiber ram block so that the fiber ram block moves the second connector into engagement with the connector.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector for mounting on a panel comprises an outer housing defining an interior passage extending longitudinally therethrough, and at least one mounting element connected with the outer housing for mounting the connector onto the panel. The connector also includes a connector insert subassembly inserted through the rear end of the outer housing into the interior passage thereof. The connector insert subassembly is slidable longitudinally within the outer housing, and comprises an inner housing defining an inner passage extending longitudinally therethrough, and a ferrule holder and ferrule mounted within the inner passage of the inner housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical coupling between an end of an optical fibre and an end of a lens, which provides a reliable joint with a determined spacing and angular orientation. The optical coupling permits movement of the end of the optical fibre relative to the lens in at least two alignment directions. Advantageously, the present invention permits movement of the end of the optical fibre relative to the end of the lens in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the lens, before the optical coupling is secured. The optical fibre within an optical fibre tube/ferrule and the lens are secured within separate sleeves and the sleeves bonded together. The end of the optical fibre and the end of the lens are optically aligned before being secured in place relative to each other. Alternatively, the invention provides similar advantages in coupling two lenses to one another via separate sleeves they are contained within.

Abstract: An optical transceiver 1 comprises a receiver optical sub-module 4, a transmitter optical sub-module 2, and a housing 6 to accommodate these modules. The receiver optical sub-module 4 has a light receiving element, and a receiver electronic circuit substrate 47. The transmitter optical sub-module 2 has a light emitting element, and a transmitter electronic circuit substrate 27. The housing 6 has a receptacle part 61 with which an optical connector is engaged. The receiver electronic circuit substrate 47 and the transmitter electronic circuit substrate 27 are disposed opposite to each other.

Abstract: In a fiber-optic transmitting component, either an adjusting sleeve (3) or a fiber flange is provided with a polarization filter (5) and an adjustment step is performed in which the adjusting sleeve (3) or the fiber flange is connected to the housing (2) of a light-emitting device (1). An axial angular position of the adjusting sleeve (3) or of the fiber flange in relation to the housing (2) is determined during a measurement of the light output from the light-emitting device (1) that has passed through the polarization filter (5), and the adjusting sleeve (3) or the fiber flange is then fixed to the housing at this relative angular position.

Abstract: An optical coupler and housing arrangement includes a housing portion adapted to receive an optical connector of a fiber optic cable, and further includes an optical coupler portion integrally formed with the housing portion. The optical coupler portion is adapted to transmit optical signals to and from the fiber optic cable. The optical coupler portion has a plurality of optical fibers for transmitting the optical signals. Each of the optical fibers extends from one end surface of the optical coupler portion to another end surface of the optical coupler portion. The housing portion has a recess for receiving the optical connector, with one of the end surfaces of the optical coupler portion forming a back surface of the recess.

Abstract: A stand facilitates and supports the use of digital cameras including digital video cameras in performing an equivalent function to a scanner in recording digital images which may be downloaded to a computer. The stand incorporates means for automatically configuring the camera into a mode of operation for document image capture on placing said camera into said stand. Said stand is adjustable in height and includes hinge sections 201 to appropriately position said camera for use in capturing an image of a document.

Abstract: One embodiment is a system for the development of a film includes an infrared light source and a visible light source. The system also includes at least one sensor operable to collect a first set of optical data from light associated the infrared light source and a second set of optical data from light associated with the visible light source. The system further includes a processor in communication with the at least one sensor, the processor operable to determine an image on the film in response to the first and second sets of optical data.

Abstract: A stencil making apparatus thermo-sensitively perforates a stencil sheet by a thermal print head. The apparatus includes a controlling device for driving contiguous N pieces of heat generating elements of the thermal print head while shifting respectively heat generating timings at every 1/N of a period of one line of main scanning in perforating inputted image data of the one line of the main scanning.

Abstract: Sheet ejecting apparatuses, which are connected to a recording apparatus, are selectively operated during the operation of the printer. When a sheet transported in a recording unit reaches a paper ejecting sensor, the recording unit outputs a predetermined signal to an image control unit. When the predetermined signal is inputted, the image control unit outputs a sheet ejection notice command of the sheet to a sheet ejecting apparatus, which is selected by the operator. The sheet ejecting apparatus to which the paper ejection notice command is inputted starts a drive motor and the like to eject the recording paper.

Abstract: In a printer having a continuously moving web, a method is disclosed for accelerating the moving web in the areas where printing is not to occur such that the throughput of the print can be increased without sacrificing print quality.

Abstract: A transport roller 32 has high rigidity and the surface supported at its center portion thereof is formed as a low-friction surface 32a by the polish finishing process and the surface thereof except for the low-friction surface is formed as a high-friction surface 32b by the ceramic coating process. The driven roller 33 is disposed so as to oppose to the low-friction surface in a manner that the surface thereof extends over the boundary of the low-friction surface 32a and the high-friction surface 32b. The driven roller 33 may be disposed in a manner that the surface thereof extends over the entire width of the low-friction surface 32a.

Abstract: A leash adapted to return a writing implement from a writing position to a storage position in proximity to a multi-tasking hand for easy retrieval by that hand.

Abstract: A click-type writing implement with reduced diameter by suppressed swerving of writing element during advancing and with improved easiness of assembling and improved ornamental appearance, comprising manipulator pieces on outside; actuator pieces respectively advanced or retracted by the manipulator pieces; a main shaft arranging writing elements as forward and rearward slidable; springs respectively applying rearward stress on the actuator pieces. The each actuator piece has a first and second projecting portions, which protrude laterally respectively at forefront portion and at a rearward portion distanced from the forefront portion. The main shaft has an inner face comprised of a small-internal-diameter portion in vicinity of rearmost retracted position of the second projecting portion. The second projecting portion has a cam face for creating outward propelling force when two of the second projecting portions axially bear with each other.

Abstract: A portable apparatus adapted for applying an adhesive and mastic roofing material is provided which allows one operator to use smaller, more maneuverable containers of roofing mastic for use in applying roofing materials and adhesives to roofing surfaces.

Abstract: An advanced cleaning system having a handle portion with a proximal end and a distal end, a cleaning head portion, the cleaning head portion adapted for use with a removable cleaning pad, and a cleaning fluid reservoir fluidically coupled to the cleaning head portion such that cleaning fluid is controllably allowed to flow via gravity onto the surface to be cleaned adjacent the cleaning head portion.

Abstract: A joining device 10 for constructing arts and crafts projects. The joining device 10 comprises a stem piece 14 having a first end 11 terminating in a base 18 with threads 20 substantially encircling the base 18, and a second end 13 having a plurality of fins 12 attached thereto. The joining device 10 also comprises an extension 24 with a first end 15 coupled to the stem piece 14 adjacent to the base 18 and a second end 17 having a hinging member 26, 28 thereon. A wall 22 between the base 18 and the extension 24 acts in retaining the joining device 10 firmly against an arts and crafts article 34 near the base 18. Two joining devices 10 secured by their respective hinging members 26, 28 form a joint assembly 25 beneficial in building arts and crafts projects in order to provide for a connection between parts via a hinge 42 and controlled rotation around the hinge 42.

Abstract: A passive ball capture joint has a sleeve with a plurality of bores distributed about a circumference thereof and formed therethrough at an acute angle relative to the sleeve's longitudinal axis. A spring-loaded retainer is slidingly fitted in each bore and is biased such that, if allowed, will extend at least partially into the sleeve to retain a ball therein. A ring, rotatably mounted about the bores, has an interior wall defining a plurality of shaped races that bear against the spring-loaded retainers. A mechanized rotational force producer is coupled to the ring. The ring can be rotated from a first position (that presses the retainers into the sleeve to lock the ball in place) to a second position (that allows the retainers to spring back out of the sleeve to release the ball).

Abstract: A connection element for cable pulls, having a cable pull sleeve for protecting the cable pull core and for the transmission of movements with forces, an elongated wire for mechanical strength of the cable, a guide tube for guiding the inner cable core, and rubber elements for damping. Elongated wires having bent ends are provided with an injection molding so that there is a contour with U-shaped cross section in the injection molding. A holder engages in the injection molding via an elastic element which simultaneously carries the guide tube and connects it with the injection molding. A flat strip with sliding tube opens into the guide tube.

Abstract: A sintered, flanged cam pulley includes a sintered cam pulley body and an annular flange caulked to the sintered cam pulley body. The sintered cam pulley body has at an end portion thereof an axial annular projection and a stepped portion formed on an outer periphery side of the annular projection. An inner peripheral surface of the annular flange is fitted on the stepped portion of the sintered cam pulley body. The tip of the annular projection is deformed plastically from the inner to the outer periphery side of the annular projection by a caulking roller. The caulking roller has a first conical surface of a large angle and a second conical surface of a small angle contiguous to the first conical surface, the first and second conical surfaces being formed on an outer peripheral surface of the caulking roller. The annular flange is thereby caulked to the sintered cam pulley body.

Abstract: A steering column locking mechanism. A stationary tube is provided with a movable tube telescopically positioned over it. A plurality of teeth is provided on the outer surface of the movable tube that mesh with teeth defined on the outer diameter of a ring-shaped gear. The ring-shaped gear has an axial opening defined therein and first and second camming pins capable of being arranged in both an unlocked and a locked position are placed within the opening of the gear.

Abstract: A quick release clasping device for a rake includes a handle slidably engaged through a barrel. The barrel has an opening formed between two flaps for slidably receiving a press piece which has two ears. A lever has a cam engaged between and rotatably secured to the ears and the flaps with a shaft which may retain the press piece to the flaps. The ears each have an oblong hole for slidably receiving the shaft and for allowing the press piece to be slid relative to the shaft and the flaps for a limited sliding movement.

Abstract: A connector support structure including first and second connectors is disclosed. The first connector is supported by a part to be assembled. The second connector is to be fitted with the first connector. The first connector includes a first connector body and a plurality of rotary members. The first connector body has projections. The rotary members include rear engagement projections and cut-out parts for provisionally fastening engagement with the projections of the first connector body. The part to be assembled includes an engagement panel including cut-out parts for receiving the rear engagement projections while the projections of the first connector body are in provisionally fastening engagement with the cut-out parts of the rotary members.

Abstract: A fastener system for joining structural members to other structural members or to supporting structures is disclosed. The fastener system includes three types of fasteners. The first type of fastener is designed for placement between adjacent planks. The second and third types of fastener are designed for placement at the ends or sides of planks which are not adjacent other planks. The first type of fastener is in the form of two rectangular, spaced apart plates which are fixed relative to one another by a rectangular plate extending perpendicularly between the two rectangular plates. The second and third types of fasteners are in the form of a rectangular plate having two rectangular, spaced apart plates projecting perpendicularly therefrom.

Abstract: A fastening member is either retentively engaging or contacting a one piece member, and includes a biasing slot therein. A screw extends through the biasing slot and engages at least one biasing member on one side of the slot. The screw extends into the other piece, and rotation of the screw draws the first piece and the second piece together.

Abstract: A shock absorbing member that is particularly suitable for use as a part of a crash barrier system for motor vehicles is disclosed. The shock absorbing member includes a matrix formed from granulated rubber bonded together by a glue.

Abstract: A molding device for placement of formed cementitious material such as concrete on a mounting surface. The device is used in combination with a supply of pressurized cementitious material communicated through a hose from a conventional cement pump or the like. It features a mold unit having an a compression chamber at a first end communicating with an extrusion chamber at a second end. Cement material is forced into the compression chambers from the cement pump and extruded from the exit orifice of the extrusion chamber. The device is propelled forward by the pressure from the injected cement against the front of the device and away from the formed material means control any upward travel of said mold unit caused by said internal pressure against said top wall. Weights may be added to the top of the device to limit upward travel and a steering mechanism may be added to the front of the device to steer it on a defined course.

Abstract: A deep root watering unit is provided for improved irrigation and aeration of tree roots and the like, particularly with respect to trees planted in non-native or hostile environments such as planters, tree wells in paved areas, clay soils and arid climates. The root watering unit includes a porous sleeve extending downwardly from an upper atrium housing, wherein the watering unit is adapted for in-ground installation adjacent to tree roots or the like. The atrium housing defines a hollow atrium chamber equipped with internal support members for mounting different types of irrigation water dispensing devices, such as a bubbler head or emitter device, for delivering irrigation water downwardly into the porous sleeve and further there through to the adjacent plant roots. A cap grate is removably mounted over the top of the atrium housing to accommodate access to the atrium chamber and the selected water dispensing device mounted therein.

Abstract: An end dam for a generally U-shaped moisture management channel comprising: a vertical wall having a front and a rear surface and a base edge; a first flange extending at a right angle from the rear surface in the area of the vertical wall base edge, integrally formed therewith, and having a distal edge and a base edge; and a second flange having a base edge extending from and integrally formed with the rear wall, spaced apart from the first flange and extending angularly away from the rear surface toward said first flange distal edge to define a slot between the first and second flanges. The first and second flanges of the end dam frictionally engage the base or bottom of a generally U-shaped moisture management channel causing the vertical wall to abut the sidewalls of such a device.

Abstract: The apparatus is an underground structure liner based upon an inflatable liner structure. An acid resistant layer is the innermost layer of an inflatable liner, and the liner is coated with epoxy resin on its outermost surface, the surface which contacts the existing walls of the underground structure. The outermost coated surface of the liner is constructed with a fibrous fleece layer for retention of the epoxy and adhesion of the epoxy to the walls of the underground structure. An added feature of the liner is a structure which also seals the liner to pipes entering the underground structure.