Abstract: The present invention is an object to provide an apparatus or a method making it possible to easily effect connection between additional electrodes, etc. and lead electrodes when performing a processing for achieving a predetermined throat height value or crown processing or the like and making it possible to measure the requisite lapping amount. For achieving the object, a flexible electrode extension sheet is used which consists of a portion for retaining a ceramic bar in which element portions are formed and a portion where there are formed wirings respectively in correspondence with the elements and adapted to be connected to these elements, in which these wirings, which can be easily connected to an external measurement system, are electrically connected to the elements, whereby the lapping amount is easily obtained from the characteristic amount of the elements in the lapping process.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for processing electronic components, such as semi-conductor products, comprising at least two processing stations, at least one supply/discharge position for electronic components, a robot arm with engaging means for engaging the electronic components for displacing electronic components between the supply/discharge position and the processing stations, and a control for actuating the robot arm and the processing stations. The invention also relates to an assembly of at least two such apparatuses and to a method for processing electronic components which can be performed by means of the apparatus according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pneumatic press vane lift installation tool. The tool is formed by two inflatable, substantially semi-circular tubes which are placed between a rotor assembly and a vane assembly during the installation of the vane assembly. The tubes are each positioned adjacent an inner end of the vanes in the vane assembly and are each inflated to apply a lifting force to the vanes. The vanes are then attached to the engine case.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a catalytic converter having a ceramic substrate comprises sizing a housing of a catalytic converter over a substrate and intumescent mat subsequently to heating the converter, the heating causing the intumescent mat to at least reach a temperature at which the intumescent mat swells.

Abstract: An exhaust emission control device is manufactured by sizing a housing of over a substrate and intumescent mat subsequently to heating said emission control device. The step of heating causes said intumescent mat to at least reach a temperature at which it swells. If the substrate has a washcoat layer, it may be left unfired until after it is assembled with the housing, in which case the step of heating causes the washcoat layer to sinter.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems of forming slots in a semiconductor substrate. In one exemplary embodiment, a slot is formed by cutting with a disk into a semiconductor substrate into one of a first and second surfaces. A trench is created in the semiconductor substrate into the other of the first and second surfaces to form in combination with said cutting a slot through the substrate.

Abstract: Methods and systems for forming slots in a substrate that has opposing first and second surfaces. The method makes a laser cut through either the first or second surface of the substrate sufficient to form a first trench. Material is also removed through the other of the first and second surfaces effective to form, in combination with the laser cut, a slot. At least a portion of the slot passes entirely through the substrate, and the slot has an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 1.

Abstract: The cutting tool, in particular nail clippers, comprise two elongated members hinged around an axis (A), wherein each member is provided with an actuating arm and a cutting edge; the cutting edges of the two elongated members face each other so as to reciprocally co-operate for cutting when they are moved towards one another by the action of approach on the actuating arms. The tool also comprises elastic means for biasing the elongated members towards a diverging condition in which the two actuating arms and the two cutting edges are spaced from one another, and retaining means for holding the elongated members in a closed condition, in contrast with the elastic means.

Abstract: A bolt cutting tool comprises a bolt engaging portion and a cutting blade. The bolt engaging portion has at least one bolt-receiving bore, which is adapted for receiving a portion of a bolt to be cut. The cutting blade is rotatably connected to the tool generally adjacent the bolt engaging portion. The cutting blade has a cutting surface with an arcuate peripheral cutting edge. The cutting blade is adapted for rotation relative to the bolt-receiving bore from a pre-cut starting position toward a post-cut finishing position. The blade is adapted to rotate in a manner so that the arcuate peripheral cutting edge of the blade cuts the bolt as the cutting blade is rotated toward the post-cut finishing position. The blade is configured so that an angle of incidence between the cutting surface of the blade and a center axis of the bolt-receiving bore is less than 15 degrees when the blade is in its pre-cut starting position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable knife structure, which comprises a handle; a blade pivotably conjoined to a position adjacent to one end of the said handle; a set block adjacent to the pivotable conjoinment position of the blade and the said handle, with the said set block having a detent notch; a spring situated at the other end of the said handle, with the opposite extremity of the said spring extending to a position on the said set block. When the said blade is extended from (or folded into) the said handle, the said spring is against the circumferential edge of the said set block, causing the said set block to produce torsion that rotates the said blade out of (or into) a receiving slot of the said handle, causing the said blade to automatically bound out of (or fold into) the said receiving slot.

Abstract: A hedge having two opposing cutting blades connected to handles. Both of the cutting blades and both of the handles have gear elements formed as part of the blade or handle. The gear element of one handle engages the gear element of one of the cutting blades, while the gear element of the other handle engages the gear element of the other cutting blade so that a variable force is provided throughout the cutting stroke.

Abstract: An interchangeable blade scissors assembly is provided. The interchangeable blade scissors assembly has a pair of scissors frame members each having a blade receiving portion and a handle, a pivot connection of the pair of scissors frame members, and a plurality of pairs of cutting blades. Each of the cutting blades has a mounting plate and a latch. Each of the blade receiving portions has a channel for receiving the cutting blade mounting plate and a latch receiving area for securing the cutting blade to the blade receiving portions. The cutting blades are easily removed from the blade receiving portions by telescopic movement along the channel.

Abstract: Implements for attaching to a hand-held, powered device (e.g., “Weed-Eater” type with extended handle or hand tool) to perform various work or chores (filament cutting, blade cutting, brushing, blowing, mixing, etc.). After disconnecting the device's original implement, an initial, cultivator/cutter implement (10), cylindrical in shape with a substantially solid, circular top (12) and a relatively thin, continuous wall of constant thickness, is attached by an appropriate threaded member (e.g. a nut or bolt, usually with one or more washers) to the bottom end of the powered device (FIGS. 1A-D, 29) through a central opening (13/313). The cultivator's top can include a series of circumferentially spaced, “snap-in” openings (14; e.g. two or more) through and into which other implements (e.g. those of FIGS. 3-20) can be attached (FIGS.

Abstract: A cutting tool and method for applying decorative patterns to floor coverings. The tool comprises a force applying body member having a slide member secure to the bottom of the body member. A knife edge secured by the slide member extends outwardly from the slide member and is used for marking or cutting an underlying floor covering. The slide member has a longitudinal channel adapted to receive the edge of a section of floor covering previously cut in a predetermined pattern and which serves as a template in order to cut the pattern into the underlying floor covering. As downward and forward pressure is applied to the body member, the apparatus is advanced along the edge of the pattern and a cut is made by the tool into the underlying floor covering at a dimension equal to the edge of the pattern. The cut pattern is removed and mated with the floor covering from which the template was cut. Likewise the template may be mated with the section of floor covering from which the pattern was removed.

Abstract: A cutting tool (10) adapted to produce chamfers along the edges of drywall panels. The tool (10,110,210) comprises a housing having a channel (18) defined by a base wall (13) and substantially parallel first and second sidewalls (15,17) that are substantially perpendicular to the base wall (13). A primary cutting blade (30) extends from the first sidewall (15) at an angle across the channel (18) toward the second sidewall (17). The primary blade (30) is configured to cut through an edge of a panel placed in the channel (18) as the cutting tool (10,110,210) is caused to move along the edge of the panel, thereby creating a chamfered edge on the panel. A second cutting blade (32) also extends from the first sidewall (15) and is positioned adjacent the primary blade (30) to create a perforation in the edge of the panel prior to the panel encountering the primary blade (30).

Abstract: The subject of this patent application, the Sill Saw, is an application-specific handheld circular power saw that affords the replacement of narrow frame windows, usually aluminum frame windows, with windows having thicker (deeper) frames, without the removal of the window casing materials or associated inside window moldings. This handheld power tool is specifically designed for the purpose of sawing window casing boards to a narrower width without removing them from the structure. There is no other method of accomplishing this, short of disassembling the window components, installing the new window, modifying the removed components and reinstalling them. Current, general purpose, handheld power saws cannot cut the window casing boards completely to the corners; that is, to their intersections with one another. This can be accomplished using the subject of this patent application, the Sill Saw.

Abstract: A reciprocating shaft assembly in a reciprocating saw moves in a reciprocal motion and drives a saw blade via a blade holder. At least one bore is formed in an end of the reciprocating shaft assembly opposite the blade holder. A pin fixed to the saw passes through the bore and acts as a bearing to support the reciprocating shaft assembly in its reciprocating motion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a novel can lid lifter for a hand operated can opener. More particularly, the invention is directed to a novel can lid lifter for a hand operated can opener that cuts the outer seam wall of a can, rather than the top interior lid of the can, in order to remove the lid. A can opener comprising: (a) a handle; (b) a clamping lever; (c) a hand crank; (d) a wheel cutting blade; (e) a traction wheel which rotates when the hand crank is rotated; (f) a can lid top contact member mounted on an exterior of the can opener; (g) a can lid lifting pin associated with the can lid top contact member for releasably catching the edge of a cut can lid.

Abstract: A laser apparatus for monitoring the rails of a railway or tramway line, characterised by comprising at least two measurement units (4, 8) mounted on a railway or tramway carriage and operating at least on the inner part of the two rails (6), along which said carriage is made to advance, and a unit for processing the signals transmitted by said measurement units, each of which comprises at least one triangulation reading device.

Abstract: An improved vehicle compass calibration obtains magnetic field data measurements from magnetic field sensors mounted in a vehicle. The magnetic field data measurements are stored in memory and, when a sufficient set of data measurements is stored, a calibration calculation attempt is carried out. When a predetermined vehicle accessory that produces a magnetic disturbance is activated, the storage of magnetic field data in memory is interrupted to disable the ongoing collection of data for use in a subsequent calibration calculation while the accessory remains activated.

Abstract: A detachable vial insert for a spirit level is disclosed comprising a casing defining a cavity for receiving a pair of semi-transparent liquid-filled vials having a longitudinal curvature containing a bubble for providing an indication of a true level plane when the bubble is positioned between two markings placed on the body of the vial. The vial insert may be used as a pre-calibrated stand-alone device or as a replaceable insert for a spirit level.

Abstract: A generally L-shaped workpiece positioning tool is provided having a base and sidewalls, said base and sidewalls having unobstructed ends and the sidewalls having a void therebetween to space apart the sidewalls.

Abstract: A template is disclosed for use in measuring and cutting a tinted film for attachment to a mirror to reduce dazzle and glare.

Abstract: Scribe lines for increasing a wafer utilizable area are provided. The scribe lines include at least a first scribe line arranged in a first direction in a first gap of a plurality of dies, and at least a second scribe line arranged in the first direction in a second gap of the dies. The first scribe line includes at least an alignment mark or a test key, therefore having a width greater than a width of the second scribe line that is provided for dicing a wafer into a plurality of individual dies. In addition, the scribe lines further include a plurality groups of scribe lines arranged in different directions, and each group of the scribe lines may have various scribe line widths.

Abstract: A hot air drying apparatus for noodles which makes possible steady production of high quality instant noodles by blowing hot air at an optimal velocity and in an optimal flow rate all over noodle ribbons to be dried in a short period of time and thereby makes a texture of noodle ribbons uniform and fine is to be provided. In a hot air drying apparatus, a conveyor runs from one end of a lengthwise direction of this apparatus to the other, and noodle ribbons carried from a preceding step riding on this conveyor move within an apparatus at a prescribed speed. The apparatus includes a plurality of drying chambers D1, D2, D3, D4, D5 and so forth into which it is divided in the lengthwise direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating workpieces comprises a treatment chamber enclosing a treatment zone for workpieces. A conveyor guides workpieces through the chamber. Said conveyor comprises drive elements located outside the chamber, and a carrier arm, extending through a slot along the conveyor's path of motion, in a wall of the chamber. A sealing arrangement comprises a first set of spring strips, which overlap laterally and are attached on one side of the slot to the wall, and an opposing second set of spring strips attached on the other side of the slot to the wall. In a resting position, the end zones of the spring strips overlap. Two deflecting devices, which move together with the carrier arm by the conveyor, open the sealing arrangement proximate the carrier arm by resiliently bending apart the spring strips. After passage of the carrier arm, the spring strips return to a sealing position.

Abstract: In an apparatus 4 for drying crockery in a washing chamber 2 of a dishwashing machine hot moist washing chamber air is produced, from which moisture is removed by condensation outside the washing chamber 2. In order to keep the amount of water required for condensation small and to keep it in readiness for the next washing operation a heat exchanger 5 is provided outside the washing chamber 2, the heat exchanger surface 6 of the heat exchanger 5 separating a water guide chamber 7 and an air guide chamber 8. The heat exchanger surface 6 is arranged in such a way that condensate runs down under the effect of the force of gravity into an intermediate storage means 9 to which the water guide chamber 7 is connected and which is communicated with the washing chamber 2 by way of a valve 13.

Abstract: A handgrip drying device comprises a bag-like, tubular body containing a moisture absorbing material and sealed with hook-and-loop fasteners. A moist or wet equipment handgrip is dried by placing it in the bag-like, tubular body, which then is shaken to bring all portions of the equipment handgrip that are contained in the bag-like tubular body into contact with the moisture absorbing material.

Abstract: This invention provides a dried singulated cellulose pulp fiber product as well as an apparatus and a method for forming singulated and dried fibers. In accordance with the process a feed pulp is delivered to a jet drier. The jet drier singulates and dries the feed pulp. The singulated and dried fibers are collected from the jet drier. The feed pulp may be treated with a treatment substance. The jet drier may be maintained at negative pressure. The product fibers may have low knot count, a low fines count, as well improved kink, curl and twist. The apparatus for carrying out the process may include a pretreatment station for supplying the treatment substance, a pulp feed device designed for pulp, a pulp feed device designed for pulp and foam suspensions, and/or a fiber separation station having a vacuum conveyor.

Abstract: A system for removing from a particle mass a liquid permeating the particle mass includes a vaporizing stage having a space wherein the pressure is less than the pressure of the particle mass. As the particle mass enters the vaporizing stage, the lower pressure causes much of the liquid to vaporize. Once vaporized, the vapor can be removed with a pump. A first stripping stage receives the particle mass from the first stage at a first particle inlet port and discharges the particle mass at a first particle outlet port. A first stripping gas inlet near the first particle outlet port of the first stripping stage injects an inert stripping gas into the particle mass. The inert gas mixes with remaining elements of the liquid and any entrained gas formed by the liquid, and the mixture is discharged at a gas outlet near the first particle outlet port. A second stripping stage having construction and operation different from the first stripping stage may receive the particle mass.

Abstract: The present invention offers an antibacterial spray—distributing device for a human shoe. The device includes two parts: An antibacterial source—a tank attached to the back outside a shoe and a body embodied inside a fiber, on the ground of a shoe, comprising a tube and a “shower” triggered to the front part of a foot. With pumping the tank several times a day an antibacterial spray is distributed through the tube and through the “shower” inside a shoe. Spray is used against odor causing bacteria discharged by foot and shoe during a day. It has not only masking but treating effect on foot and improves comfort in a human daily life.

Abstract: A method for making a footwear includes the steps of disposing a pad between an upper and an outsole, placing an assembly of the pad, the upper, and the outsole in a mold in such a manner that the assembly forms first, second and third gaps thereamong, and filling and molding a molding material in the first, second and third gaps in the mold to form a midsole bonded to the pad, the upper, and the outsole.

Abstract: An outsole assembly is provided that includes an outsole having an inner surface including an opening, and a footbed positioned over the inner surface of the outsole, the footbed having an outer surface including a plug configured to be inserted into the opening. The outsole assembly enhances comfort by providing greater support and cushion in the heel area.

Abstract: A footbed is disclosed that is for use with a shoe. The footbed includes static and dynamic chambers for cushioning a wearer's foot. The static chambers are isolated from one another and the dynamic chambers. The dynamic chambers are in fluid communication and fluid therein is free to flow during a wearer's walk cycle.

Abstract: This will describe unique foot orthotics that are designed to restore, reduce or eliminate foot, ankle, knee, hip and back pain by restoring your natural gait, balance and posture by supporting and cushioning different arches under the foot. These unique orthotics are made in a way that allows different areas of a unitary part to be custom made at different hardnesses by controlling the thickness and cross-linking of the orthotic in that area. This is very beneficial as some parts of the foot need more solid support and other parts need softer support. The parts are made of a chemical-resistant, water-resistant microcellular closed cell material. Also, the orthotics can be made in a variety of overall average stiffness by varying the amount of foaming agent and/or changing materials. This is required for different sporting activities. These orthotics can also be made very light weight by increasing the amount of foaming.

Abstract: A universal trailer for transporting a variety of longwall roof supports for a longwall underground mine is disclosed, along with a method of using such a trailer. The trailer includes a wheeled, U-shaped frame that can be raised and lowered relative to the ground to lift and off-load a roof support. The trailer includes forward and rearward supports, either of which may be shiftable.

Abstract: The present invention is an attachment adapted to a motorized vehicle allowing to maintain and level the surplus of accumulated snow or loose granular material in middle of trails.

Abstract: A sectional snowplow having a plurality of separate sections, each mounted separately and independently to the snowplow frame for limited movement upwardly and downwardly relative to the sections of the snowplow on either side, whereby one section can rise to scrape over a rise in the surface below that section without causing the sections on either side to also rise above the surface below such other sections. Each section is mounted separately and independently to the snowplow frame by flexible members of a resilient but nevertheless sturdy material such as polyurethane. A preferred material is known in the trade as polyurethane 90 A Shore hardness.

Abstract: In combination a mount frame adapted to be attached to a vehicle and a snowplow assembly. The mount frame comprises a pair of detachable receivers which receive a pair of horns extending rearwardly from the snowplow assembly. The snowplow assembly comprises an A-frame, a trunnion and a lift frame. A blade is attached to the front of the A-frame. A pair of spaced stand assemblies, each including a latching mechanism, support the snowplow assembly when the mount frame is separated from the snowplow assembly. The latching mechanisms secure the snowplow assembly to the mount frame.

Abstract: During idling control with an acceleration switch ON, operation of the accelerator pedal is stopped. When stoppage of the operation of the accelerator pedal is detected for a predetermined time period, along with closing a slowdown switch, an idling changeover switch is changed over to its contact a. And the engine rotational speed is gradually slowed down by a command from a slowdown control section. On the other hand, when stoppage of the operation of an operation lever is detected for a predetermined time period, the idling changeover switch is changed over to its contact c. Due to this, the engine rotational speed is instantly controlled to the idling rotational speed.

Abstract: A removable adapter assembly includes a tapered body portion having a first end configured to receive a tooth horn, and a second end configured to receive a removable tooth. The tapered body may include first and second sides, which partially define a recess adjacent the first end. First and second interior surfaces of the first and second sides, respectively, have first and second gripping surfaces, respectively. The first and second gripping surfaces are configured to cooperate with a retractable insert that is coupled with the tooth horn. The tapered body is coupled with the tooth horn when the retractable insert is in a first extended position, and the tapered body may be removed from the tooth horn when the insert is in a second, retracted position.

Abstract: A package include a container for storing a packaged product, and a cover which forms, together with the container, a cardboard box and which is integrally connected with the container along one side of the cardboard box, with the container and/or the cover being formed of a double-face corrugated cardboard and having a cardboard sheet provided on its outer surface, which forms an outer side of the cardboard box, with a advertisement print. The method of forming the package includes printing the advertisement on the cardboard sheets before they are glued to the cores formed of wavy papers.

Abstract: A rubber plug for a water ball to prevent from having bubbles, which comprises a plurality of glue plates for gluing an ornament, and then is assembled together with a glass ball in water; the rubber plug has a buffer membrane under the glue plates, and extending downwards; the buffer membrane can provide a buffer space to prevent the water ball from having bubbles upon the water in the water ball being frozen in winter to cause a distension.

Abstract: A water plug for an ornamental water ball to prevent from leak upon the water being frozen into ice; the water ball has a neck part mounted with a water plug; the water plug includes a flat plate and a buffer cylinder; the buffer cylinder has a round cylinder extended down from the center of the flat plate; the inside of the round cylinder is furnished with a semi-spherical membrane extended upwards; the water filled in the glass balls subject to being frozen into ice in winter; in that case, the ice therein would distend to need more space, and then the buffer space furnished in the buffer cylinder will meet the requirement so as to prevent the water ball from having water leak.

Abstract: A trading card having an electroluminescent feature in combination with a display stand providing a power source. When the trading card is placed in the display stand, the power source from the display stand energizes the electroluminescent feature of the trading card, thereby providing illuminated graphics and making the trading card more interactive. The trading card can include a circuit that facilitates moving graphics displays and can further drive a speaker to allow for audio in conjunction with the illumination.

Abstract: An illumination device for a variety of commercial purposes that displays a message, logo or advertisement. The illumination device preferably includes a housing having a front component includes a transparent portion, a panel, a sealing means, and an outer edge, a back component which is removably connected to the front component, a connector, a light source, and a power source such a solar power assembly.

Abstract: A mapping system is provided comprising a plurality of display panels (8) located at or on a ceiling of a building such as a supermarket. The panels (8) form a network of routes through the supermarket, with each panel illustrating the content of the supermarket aisle (4) adjacent the panel (8). The elevated nature of the panels (8) allows users to identify the content of aisles (4) distant from their current location, and users may thus identify a route leading to the selectred aisle as well as the contents of aisles along which the route passes. A number of alternative embodiments of the invention are described, together with methods of guiding individuals around environments using maps of the invention.

Abstract: A mobile sign is adapted from discarded cotton collection trailers. The cotton collection trailers include a front steering axle and trailing rear axle supporting a horizontal rectangular frame. The rectangular cotton collection cage mounted to the trailer is removed and replaced with an upright vertical rectangular frame which supports sign material. The modifications to unused and discarded cotton collection trailers provides a useful purpose for the trailers and prevents the waste of selling the trailers for scrap. The trailers are easily pulled to desired locations utilizing the existing tow bar and can be secured by deploying outriggers or extendable feet, removing the tires from the trailer, and securing the trailer to a ground anchor. The mobile sign will support numerous types of sign material, including border grommeted canvas and board material.

Abstract: A system for mounting a flexible sheeting material to a substrate is comprised of a number of frame sections including an elongate support member secured to the substrate and an elongate connector member secured to an end portion of the flexible sheeting material, with the support member and the connector member including interlocking anchor elements capable of forming a releasable interconnection therebetweeen. The support member and the connector member each include a tool engaging portion defining oppositely facing bearing surfaces. A tool is provided which includes a first engaging surface positioned in abutment against one of the bearing surfaces, and a second engaging surface positioned in abutment against the opposite bearing surface. Displacement of the engaging surfaces along the bearing surfaces tensions the flexible sheeting material to a taut state, with the interlocking anchor ribs forming a releasable interconnection to maintain the flexible sheeting material in the taut state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a locking device designed to open by tactile manipulation, without visual confirmation, of the locking combination. This device comprises a housing, a securing element, and a plurality of tumbling levers located inside the housing. Each tumbling lever is located in a plane of movement parallel to other planes of movements of the other tumbling levers. Also, each tumbling lever includes a tactile engagement surface and engages the securing element so that movement of a tactile engagement surface disengages the corresponding tumbling lever from the securing element.