Abstract: A method for precisely aligning a product to be stapled in relation to a stapling device in a gatherer stapler, includes the steps of determining an exact position of the product to be stapled, comparing the determined position with an expected position of the product, supplying a determined positional deviation to a drive as a control variable and performing a compensatory movement by controlling at least one of respective drives of the gathering chain and of the stapling device so that the determined positional deviation is compensated for at the start of the stapling operation. A device for performing the method and a gatherer stapler are also provided.

Abstract: A printed board inspecting apparatus includes: an input unit for inputting a pulse from a first signal line; a receiving unit for receiving a voltage induced in a second signal line in response to the input pulse inputted; and a judging unit for judging whether or not a ratio between a voltage of the input pulse and the voltage induced in the second signal line is within a predetermined range. A check is made using a TDR method to determine whether or not the degree of coupling is within a range of specified values and a check is made to determine each of the voltage of the polarized RZ signal and the pulse width time is within a range of specified values to thereby inspect a printed board and a semiconductor chip constituting a bus using a directional coupler.

Abstract: A technique for separating the stator leads of an electric motor during the manufacturing process. The technique comprises a system having a lead gathering assembly, a lead separator, and a drive mechanism. The lead gathering assembly is adapted to gather together a plurality of stator windings extending from a stator. The lead separator having a plurality of teeth adapted to separate a stator winding from the plurality of stator windings gathered together by the lead gathering assembly. The drive mechanism is adapted to drive the lead separator into the plurality of stator windings. The lead separator has teeth to separate each of the stator windings gathered together by the lead gathering assembly.

Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a motor casing with a cut-off portion, which makes it possible to keep the rigidity of the motor casing high, and consequently makes it possible to ensure the dimensional accuracy, and to provide a method of manufacturing a motor casing, which makes it possible to form long pole teeth without being restricted by the radius of a cylindrical portion of the motor casing. In a method of manufacturing a motor casing with a cut-off portion, after a cylindrical side wall portion is formed, each of a pair of cut-off portions is formed by cutting off a portion of the side wall portion.

Abstract: The present invention is generally directed towards a method of bonding a pair of conductor wires to a commutator segment in an armature assembly. The method of bonding generally comprises assembling a brazing coil around the inner conductor wire. The present method generates heat in the conductor wire and re-flows the brazing material. This is achieved by directing current through the conductor wires and the commutator segments.

Abstract: A method of making an interactive information package, including an interactive information closure including a radio frequency identification device, contemplates that a microelectronics assembly be provided, and positioned on an associated substrate for positioning adjacent an inside surface of the top wall portion of the closure of the package. In one embodiment, the mounting substrate is provided in the form of a disc-shaped sealing liner for the closure. In an alternate embodiment, the mounting substrate is laminated to an associated sealing liner, with the substrate, and microelectronics assembly positioned thereon, inserted together with the sealing liner into the associated molded closure.

Abstract: A method of making an interactive information package, including an interactive information closure including a radio frequency identification device, contemplates that a microelectronics assembly be provided by formation on an inside surface of the top wall portion of the closure of the package. After formation of the assembly, it is contemplated that a sealing liner be positioned within the closure so that the microelectronics assembly is positioned between the top wall portion and the sealing liner.

Abstract: In assembling a disk recording apparatus, a spindle motor is driven to rotate disks and with the disk recording apparatus supported by a linear guide mechanism for movement with one degree of freedom of translation in a direction substantially in parallel to surfaces of the disks. A measuring mechanism is used to measure vibration in the direction of the one degree of freedom of translation caused by the rotation of a rotating part of the disk recording apparatus. An angular position detecting mechanism is used to detect the angular position of each disk at which vibration of a maximum amplitude is generated. The eccentricity and the direction of eccentricity of the rotating part are analyzed in accordance with the measured vibration and the detected angular position, and the base and the rotating part are moved relatively to correct the eccentricity in accordance with the result of the analysis.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are presented that improve the efficiency of stator production by connecting stator coil leads to final attachment devices before the coils are inserted into a stator core. After coil insertion, the final attachment devices are merely mounted to the stator receiving the stator core, eliminating most if not all post-coil-insertion lead identification and manipulation processes. The final attachment devices can be terminal receivers that include a plurality of wire sockets for receiving a plurality of coil leads. Coil leads are connected to final attachment devices during the coil winding stage. Such connections add little or no additional time to the winding stage.

Abstract: A mechanism and method are provided for assembling a printed circuit board having a first surface, a second surface and an edge. The printed circuit board may include at least one female member to receive a corresponding male member. The mechanism may include an extension board having an edge to couple to the edge of the printed circuit board. The extension board may include a male member to extend from the edge of the extension board and to couple to the at least one male member so as to couple the extension board to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method for producing a circuitry includes steps of providing first coordinate data of at least one of positions, shapes and intervals of patterns of a first circuit, and jetting droplets of molten metal on a substrate so as to form the first circuit based on the coordinate data.

Abstract: A method is provided for designing a printed circuit board. This may include analyzing at least one characteristic of a first plurality of relatively parallel conductive paths on the printed circuit board. The first plurality of relatively parallel conductive paths may be arranged in a pattern in a first area of the printed circuit board. The method may also include rearranging the pattern of conductive paths such that a second plurality of relatively parallel conductive paths in a second area of the printed circuit board have a different geometry or arrangement with respect to one another as compared to a geometry or arrangement of the first plurality of relatively parallel conductive paths in the first area.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and device for folding of ribbon cables.

Abstract: When a shape of the cylindrical portion (8b) to be formed into the calking portion (9b) is devised and when a sectional shape of the annular recess portion (23) of the die (15a) for plastically deforming the cylindrical portion (8b) is devised, the calking portion (9b) is continuously given a compressive average stress during the process of working.

Abstract: A self-sharpening pocket knife is provided that includes a housing having abrasive stone strips or other sharpening means, and additional means for biasing the strips inward so that as the stone wears down there is always enough surface area in contact with the blade to sharpen it. The biasing means may take the form of foam rubber which expands, or multiple coiled springs, with either means being positioned between the walls of the housing and the stone strips.

Abstract: A pruning device includes a blade mounting jaw and an opposing jaw. A blade is removably mounted on a blade mounting portion of the blade mounting jaw to cut vegetation positioned between the jaws as the jaws are closed. A blade retainer is movable between a blade retaining and blade releasing positions with respect to the blade mounting portion and has a forward blade engaging portion. In its blade retaining position, the blade retainer secures the blade to the blade mounting portion. A forward edge portion of the blade is received between the forward blade engaging portion and the blade mounting portion. A rearward blade engaging structure and the blade mounting portion support a rearward portion of the blade. In its releasing position, the blade retainer releases the blade for replacement. Grip portions are operatively connected to the jaws to open and close the jaws.

Abstract: An auxiliary handle of a scissors for scissoring high branches, including a first casing and a second casing which are symmetrical to each other. The first and second casings are pivotally connected with each other at one end to define therebetween a receptacle. An elongated tube of the scissors is passed through the receptacle. A cap member is tightened on the other end of the first and second casings, whereby the first and second casings can tightly clamp the elongated tube to fix the auxiliary handle on the elongated tube.

Abstract: A spiral cutting tool applied in a shredder and a method for fabricating the spiral cutting tool are disclosed. The spiral cutting tool includes an axle and plural round blades, each of which has a first engaging hole and a first piercing element, wherein the plural round blades fixed to the axle by engagements of the first engaging holes and the axle, and the first piercing elements of every adjacent two blades have angles of difference at the same value.

Abstract: In a shaving razor system including a handle part and a replaceable blade cartridge, the handle part has a cartridge holding, releasing and capturing mechanism including two levers pivotally supported on the handle part, cartridge holding features on the outer ends of two arms of the two levers, and a spring and cam means for moving the two levers in unison to bring the holding features of the levers into and out of holding relationship with complementary holding features of the cartridge with the mechanism being lockable in both the cartridge holding and cartridge release/capture positions.

Abstract: A vehicle service system configured to measure and utilize lateral force information associated with a set of vehicle wheels to provide an operator with a suggested placement for the individual vehicle wheels about the vehicle, such that the effects on the vehicle handling caused by the lateral forces are minimized.

Abstract: A constructional laser including a self-leveling optical system located in the laser housing (2) and generating a visible plumb light beam (5a) and/or visible horizontal light beam (5b), and a stand (7) fixedly secured to the housing (2) for mounting the housing on a bearing support (6), with the stand (7) being continuously pivotable about a pivot axis (A) transverse to the light beam (5a, 5b) in an angular region (↑) of greater than (20°) and discretely pivotable in angular steps encompassing the self-leveling region (a) and locable in its pivotal position.

Abstract: The invention is a gauge and method for measuring any circular object, but is most useful as a precision thread gauge for objects having either external or internal threads. A fixed gauge roll is supported in a stationary position. A first and second gauge rolls are supported so that the first and second gauge rolls simultaneously move with respect to the fixed gauge roll. The fixed gauge roll, first and second gauge roll together form a triangle. The interior angles of the triangle remain unchanged for every position of the three gauge rolls.

Abstract: A simple, general-purpose measuring and locating device to assist in laying out construction projects is a full-scale sheet of dimensionally stable material, preferably polyethylene of suitable thickness, on which markings, preferably in a grid pattern, are impressed, printed, embossed, fused or similarly expressed on the sheet. The grid pattern is dimensioned to be most useful in laying out various types of projects without the necessity of measuring the location of each aspect of the project separately. In preferred embodiments, the grid is in one inch or one foot squares with a different color or line type to indicate sixteen inch centers to assist in determining the location of walls, studs, plumbing fixtures and the like.

Abstract: A roofing tool and method of using same is disclosed. Said tool eliminates safety concerns and reduces the time to shingle a mansard. The tool includes a handle, means for gripping a shingle, one or more elongated members, and alignment fixtures for accurately attaching shingles. A roofer applies pressure to an upper grip of the handle traversing a control rod in the direction of the handle rotating control arms connected to an upper jaw of the gripping means. The roofer places a shingle between the upper jaw and a lower jaw and releases the pressure upon the handle. Said pressure release causes, by means of a tension spring, the upper jaw to compress upon the shingle and lower jaw securing the shingle. Alignment tabs and stops insure the shingle and tool are aligned respectively. A method of using the tool includes a catch apparatus and elongated hammering tool.

Abstract: A measuring device and method for measuring the vertical difference between a measurement plane and a measurement area is disclosed. The device and method include a contact element, which contacts the measurement plane during a measurement procedure, a measuring element, which is mounted such that it can be displaced along the preferred direction relative to the contact element and which contacts the measurement area during the measurement procedure, a distance measuring system, which is constructed and arranged in such a way that a displacement of the measuring element relative to the contact element can be registered, and at least one compensating weight, which is firmly connected to the contact element and is arranged in the outer area of contact element and measuring element.

Abstract: An air knife or air nozzle manifold for drying or blowing off passing articles moved by a conveyor system is provided with a coupling that permits rotation of the air knife or air nozzle manifold relative to the air inlet duct leading from a blower. The air knife or air nozzle manifold has opposing ends located equidistant from a longitudinal axis of rotation relative to a stationary element of the coupling. Thrust nozzles are provided at each of the opposing ends of the air knife or air nozzle manifold to deflect a certain portion of the air from the plenum chamber to provide thrusting jets of air that rotate the air knife or air nozzle manifold about the longitudinal axis. The flow of air emitted from the air knife or air nozzle manifold is thereby directed onto the passing articles from different directions as the articles move by. The efficiency of drying and blowing off the articles to be processed is thereby significantly improved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for drying wet or moist coatings on substrates for lamps, in which at least 25%, advantageously more than 50%, of the electromagnetic energy from a thermal radiator which is supplied for drying the coatings lies in the wavelength range between 0.7 and 1.5 &mgr;m. Tubular radiators (5) are used as thermal radiators for generating the electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A dryer has a blower and means for dividing an airflow into two separate chambers. A drying channel is defined between the two chambers and material to be dried passes along the channel. The walls between the chambers and the channel are apertured to allow air to flow into the channel. The channel increases in cross-sectional area along the length thereof such that air flowing along the channel is subject to a pressure drop. The air thus flows substantially in one direction along the channel.

Abstract: An air flow detecting system is provided for monitoring air flow in a dryer system. The dryer system has an exhaust passage through which air from a drying compartment flows. The air flow detecting system includes a detector for monitoring a rate at which air from the drying compartment travels through the exhaust passage, and a signal generator. The signal generator is responsive to the detector and generates an electrical signal for which at least one of phase, frequency, voltage, or current varies over a continuous range based on a measured flow rate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for drying long fibre hay. A first step involves providing round bales of long fibre hay. A second step involves separating the bales to form a loose mass of long fibre hay. A third step involves feeding the loose mass of long fibre hay into a rotary dehydration drum. A fourth step involves separating the loose mass of long fibre hay from air containing entrained moisture by passing the long fibre hay through a cyclone separator with a first stream of air passing to an exhaust and a second stream of the loose mass of long fibre hay passing into an air lock. A fifth step involves cooling the loose mass of long fibre hay. A sixth step involves passing the loose mass of long fibre hay through a hay baler, whereby the loose mass of long fibre hay is formed back into bales.

Abstract: A substrate feed chamber that is equipped in a substrate processing apparatus is provided. The substrate feed chamber has a storage tray capable of storing simultaneously three or more substrate holding trays that hold substrates in a vertical or substantially vertical condition and a horizontal movement mechanism that moves horizontally the storage tray with respect to the substrate feed position in order to effect feeding-in or feeding-out movement of the substrate holding tray between any of the chambers of a group consisting of processing chambers and load lock chambers and, in addition, if required, has a rotary movement device that rotates the storage tray. Improvement in throughput in a substrate processing apparatus can thereby be achieved and increase in the ground-contacting area of the device as a whole can be prevented.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a midsole assembly for footwear which includes medial and lateral unsymmetrical stabilizing pods disposed between shock absorbing upper and lower deflectable plates positioned at the heel portion of the midsole. The upper plate is adapted to engage the bottom surface of the midsole and includes an axially aligned, concave segment which is resiliently deflected upon the imposition of force thereon by the user's foot. The bottom plate includes a deflectable concave segment which is adapted to engage the deflectable segment of the upper plate and be urged downwardly upon the imposition of force upon the upper plate by the user's foot. The medial and lateral stabilizing pods are mounted between the upper and lower plates along the medial and lateral sides of the heel portion of the midsole and are respectively adapted to dynamically respond to the forces imposed on the medial and lateral sides of the heel.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a midsole assembly for footwear which includes medial and lateral unsymmetrical stabilizing pods disposed between shock absorbing upper and lower deflectable plates positioned at the heel portion of the midsole. The bottom surface of the heel portion of the midsole includes an axially aligned deflection platform defined by a concave surface. The upper shock absorption plate is disposed adjacent the bottom surface of the midsole and includes an aperture therethrough which is adapted to receive the deflection platform. The bottom plate includes a deflectable concave segment which is aligned with and adapted to engage the deflection platform of the midsole and be urged downwardly upon the imposition of force upon the midsole by the user's foot.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing insole includes an insole body having a heel portion with first upper and lower surfaces opposite to each other. The first upper surface has an inner peripheral edge region that defines a through hole which extends from the first upper surface to communicate with the first lower surface. A cushioning pad includes a heel-cushioning portion with second upper and lower surfaces and of a dimension substantially equal to that of the through hole, a plurality of spaced apart shock-absorbing posts extending downwardly from the second lower surface, and a peripheral anchoring portion that surrounds the heel-cushioning portion and that is superimposed upon the inner peripheral edge region when the heel-cushioning portion is brought to mate with the through hole such that the shock-absorbing posts extend through the through hole, and have lower ends flush with the first lower surface of the heel portion.

Abstract: An insole has an upperside and an underside narrower than the upperside, so as to give an added support, wearing stability, and comfort to the foot.

Abstract: An arch support device has a lower layer of a rigid or semirigid material shaped to conform to the arch of a wearer's foot and to provide an arch supporting function when inserted in a shoe, a second layer of cushioning material such as foam secured to the upper face of the lower layer; and a third, cover layer of pliable material secured over the second layer. The foam layer is of variable thickness, with a maximum thickness in a heel region and a minimum thickness in a toe region.

Abstract: An arch support device has a lower layer of a semi-rigid material shaped to conform to the arch of a wearer's foot and to provide an arch supporting function when inserted in a shoe, a second layer of cushioning material such as foam secured to the upper face of the lower layer; and a third, cover layer of pliable material secured over the second layer. At least one of the lower and foam layers is of variable thickness.

Abstract: A waterproof shoe includes a vamp, a sole and a foot wrapper that is inside the vamp and located on the upper part of the sole. The foot wrapper is assembled by stitching the upper lining with the bottom part. A waterproof band is provided over every seam line of the foot wrapper. The waterproof shoe can withstand water when soaked in 3-4 cm deep water for over eight hours. They are suitable for being worn in rains and snows.

Abstract: An insole which extends from the toes to the heel includes at least one fluid-filled container; a control unit for enabling a user to increase or reduce an amount of fluid in the container; and a stirrup-shaped device for immobilizing the talocalcaneonavicular joint and for controlling and/or stabilizing the ankle joint. The insole is a prefabricated insole selectable from a range of differently shaped insoles for the various forms of foot prophylaxis and the various shoe sizes. The insole can also be configured in combination with a athletic sock and can be configured as a partial insole. This enables users to adapt the prefabricated insoles suitable for their shoe size and form of foot prophylaxis to their own personal needs.

Abstract: An arch support device has a periphery shaped to conform to at least part of the periphery of the sole of a wearer's footwear, an upper surface, a lower surface, a heel region, an arch region, and a toe region, each region being designed to lie under the corresponding regions of a wearer's foot when in use. At least part of at least one of the surfaces of the device has a slip-resistant surface texture for resisting slipping, with the textured surface formed during injection molding of the device in a mold which is roughened over at least part of its surface. Slip-resistant surface portions on both the upper and lower surface will resist slipping of a wearer's foot relative to the device and slipping of the device relative to the footwear.

Abstract: A step-in binding system (20, 220) including a binding (24, 224) and an engagement member (26, 226) for securing a snowshoe to footwear (22). In one embodiment, the binding includes a pivotable latch (78) and a fixed latch (80), each having a pair of catches (116) for engaging a corresponding receiver (110) on the engagement member. The pivotable latch is pivotable between a closed position (CP) and an open position (OP) and is biased into the closed position by a helical rotational spring (100). The binding further includes an adjustment mechanism (32) extending between a toe member (28) and a heel member (30) that allows the distance between the toe and heel members to be selectively changed by a user. In another embodiment, the binding includes a pair of pivotable latches (278, 280), each biased into its closed position by two torsional rotational springs (300).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pusher apparatus for moving materials on a ground surface and a method for manufacturing such pushers using a bifurcated process that enables customization of the pusher for use with a plurality of agricultural tractor configurations.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically controlling the movement of an extendable stick on a work machine. The extendable stick is slidably connected to a stick, and the stick is pivotally connected to a boom The method and apparatus includes determining a position of the stick relative to the boom, determining a position of the extendable stick relative to the stick, receiving a stick movement command to move the stick relative to the boom, moving the stick relative to the boom, and moving the extendable stick in coordination with the movement of the stick as a function of a desired position of the extendable stick relative to the position of the stick.

Abstract: The present invention comprises: a hydraulic motor rotationally driven as pressure oil from a hydraulic pump is supplied by way of a control valve; a remote control valve adapted to switch the control valve; a bypath line connected to both hydraulic lines of the hydraulic motor; a communicating valve having a position for closing the bypath line and a position for opening the bypath line; and a throttle valve for controlling the communicating valve, wherein the throttle valve is adapted to set the communicating valve to a closed position at the time when said remote control valve is operated for rotating, and to set the communicating valve to an open position at the time when said remote control valve is returned to a neutral position, as well as to allow the pressure oil of deceleration side to be released by a predetermined time, whereby the flapping of the machine which may be caused such as at the time when the rotation is stopped in the hydraulic excavator can be avoided.

Abstract: A mounting system for a digging tooth of an excavator bucket has an adaptor nose with upper and lower bearing surfaces tapering convergently towards a free end thereof. A digging tooth having a convergently tapering socket locates on said adaptor nose with a screw-threaded connector extending, in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of said tooth, between a connector abutment on the adaptor nose and a tooth coupling on the tooth.

Abstract: A display card (4) comprises of a supporting body or core (1) with two opposed display faces and a display aperture (2), protective moans (3, 3′) arranged on the supporting body (1);o its to create a recessed seat (8) in line with the display aperture (2), and a display object (9) with two opposed display faces, arranged inside the recessed seat (b) and held therein by securing; means (10).

Abstract: This invention is a moving-character sound structure, involving mainly a mechanical unit. On the surface of the mechanical unit is an animal character. The eyes and mouth of the character are movable. The eyes and mouth of the character are connected to a transmission mechanism composed of a swing rod, a spring and a motor. Inside the mechanical unit are various circuits for radio, tape recorder, vocal IC, karaoke, and a driving circuit. When the push keys on the mechanical unit are pushed to select specific sound function giving off sound, the driving motor analyzes the specific frequency and activates the motor to rotate intermittently, causing the eyes and mouth of the character to open and close intermittently.

Abstract: This invention is a kind of magic can, which is consisted by 8 fan-shaped columns and forms 16 fan-shaped surfaces pasted with 8 fan-shaped patterned stickers, 16 square surfaces pasted with 8 double-block stickers, 8 surfaces of circumference pasted with four fan-shaped column sticker and 2 hemi-cycle stickers. A sticker may be pasted on 2 surfaces so these 8 fan-shaped columns can be linked together and turned to present various kinds of styles like magic. It offers the entertainment of brainstorming and can also improve the visual effect to reach the promotion purpose. In addition to the entertainment, it can also be used as a card clip or other stationery.

Abstract: This new product “LIGHT AN ADDRESS” is of nonexistence inthe maeketplace, and will ease, search for home, and business address numbers at night, and dark areas.

Abstract: I Christopher William Bryant of Indian Head, Md. have invented a device called the “Bumper Buddy”. The reason for the name “Bumper Buddy” is because it helps protect the bumper of your Automobile from unsightly, hard to remove parking lot stickers or decals. This new device attaches to the license plate of a car and you can apply parking lot stickers, business, school and military decals to this device without having to attach them to your automobile's bumper. The “Bumper Buddy” is a small aluminum or plastic plate that is attached to the two bottom holes of the license plate of a car. The “Bumper Buddy” is available as a blank plate or a logo or name can be printed on the plate.