Abstract: This present invention relates to a nail clipper. The nail clipper comprises a box-shaped body which has an upper cutting edge, a lower cutting part with a lower cutting edge, a spring piece, a pressing piece, a small movable piece and a cover. This invention is small in size, secure in construction and is convenient and safe to carry in the pocket.

Abstract: This invention relates to folding knives, and more particularly folding knives which have locking mechanisms which engage the knife blade to prevent the inadvertent closing of the knife blade.

Abstract: An electric hair cutting device includes a stationary comb-type blade and an oscillating comb-type blade that is driven with a reciprocating movement against the stationary blade. A magnetically-driven oscillation generator is connected to the oscillating blade to impart a reciprocating movement to the blade through a structure that eliminates the need for drive power conversion components.

Abstract: A pair of gardening shears comprises an upright arm, a hand grip mounted on the top end of the upright arm, a fork fastened with the bottom end of the upright arm, a base fastened pivotally with the fork, and a blade mount pivoted to the base. The hand grip is provided with a fixed grip and a movable grip. The blade mount is provided with a fixed blade and a movable blade which is linked with the movable grip by two transmission rods. The base can be adjusted in rotational angle. The movable grip of the hand grip can be fixed at an angular position. The blade mount can be adjusted in its shearing angle.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to prevent a rice grain from sticking to a scooping portion of a rice scoop. More specifically, in the invention, a large projection (13) and a small projection (14) are provided on a surface, a side surface and a rear surface of a scooping portion (12) of the rice scoop. Consequently, a contact area with a rice grain can be reduced, a separating property can be enhanced and rice can be prevented from sticking.

Abstract: An improved electrically powered reciprocating saw that is capable of cutting a workpiece flush with a surface positioned along a raised intersecting perpendicular plane. It also features a new blade actuator that enables the saw blade to be installed on either the left or the right side of the saw. Its new blade and shank assembly has an offset shank that allows the blade to be installed on either the left or the right side of the saw, thus enabling the saw to make cuts beyond the plane of either the left side or the right side of the saw.

Abstract: A protection lid to facilitate replacing saw blade of a pneumatic saw, in which the front end of the body is furnished with a fixed member covered with a protection lid; the transmission shaft of the pneumatic saw and the chuck cylinder are mounted in a recess portion; the saw blade extends out through a gap between two guide blocks on the front end of the fixed member; the protection lid mounted on the fixed member has two elongate holes on both sides thereof, which are opposite to a fastening screw of the chuck cylinder; the elongate holes facilitate a hexagon wrench to reach the fastening screw upon replacing saw blade.

Abstract: A laser alignment device provides horizontal and vertical reference planes, lines, and points. The alignment device includes a pendulum assembly that supports a laser beam source assembly, two reflectors, and two motors. The laser beam source directs beams onto the reflectors—producing a horizontal reference beam and a vertical reference beam. Each reflector is rotated by one of the motors. Continuous rotation generates a reference plane; dithering generates a reference line, and no movement results in a reference point. The pendulum assembly includes a coarse pendulum that supports a fine pendulum, as well as the rotating motors and beam reflectors. The coarse pendulum roughly levels the alignment device. The fine pendulum supports the laser beam source assembly and brings the alignment device to a level position. The laser alignment device also includes a motor control system that enables users to accurately position the device's references.

Abstract: A layout tool for laying out or “marking” positions at a predetermined spacing for the attachment of studs having a nominal thickness to a length of dimensioned lumber comprising a plate, when framing walls during construction of a building. The layout tool includes an elongated rail for placement against the plate, and a first stud marking guide extending perpendicularly from the elongated rail. The first stud marking guide has left and right side edges, and width between the side edges corresponding to the nominal thickness of the studs. A separate stud marking guide extends perpendicularly from the elongated rail. The second stud marking guide likewise has left and right side edges and a width between the side edges corresponding to the nominal thickness of the studs. The left edge of the second stud marking guide is spaced from the left edge of the first stud marking guide a distance equal to the predetermined stud spacing.

Abstract: A drafting tool consists of a ruler body (10) and multiple auxiliary elements such as pen-guides, levels, gauges, tool holders, etc. attached to the ruler body to make the drafting tool handy to use.

Abstract: A measurement block 10 which moves longitudinally on a road surface includes disk-shaped first, second, and third rollers 11, 12, and 13 having the same outer diameter with a predetermined spacing set therebetween, a first coupling rod 14 which is mounted on rotary shafts of the first and second rollers in a revolving manner, a second coupling rod 15 which has the same length as the first coupling rod and which is mounted on rotary shafts of the second and third rollers in a revolving manner, a distance measurement device 16 which is mounted on the rotary shaft of the first or second roller, and a rotary encoder 18 which is mounted on the second coupling rod to detect an angle between the first and second coupling rods. Each time the measurement block moves by a length between the first and second coupling rods, the angle between the first and second coupling rods is detected by the angle detection means to thereby create a longitudinal,profile based on the detected value.

Abstract: A marking drill bit used in combination with a motorized handset is disclosed for use by manicurists in applying french manicures. The marking drill bit scribes marks into an overlay which are used by the manicurist to set the length of the nail tip and to apply accurate widths of acrylic or gel overlay of contrasting colors. A guide is also disclosed which may assist the manicurist in placing the marking drill bit on the overlay.

Abstract: A scale which is suitable for an absolute position determination, the scale includes a track which extends in at least one measuring direction and in which graduation areas of identical width and different optical properties are alternatingly arranged. At least first, second and third graduation areas with different optical properties that are arranged in the track, wherein a first logical signal is unequivocally assigned to a first combination of two successive different graduation areas, and a second logical signal is unequivocally assigned to a second combination of two successive different graduation areas, and wherein the first and second combinations differ from each other.

Abstract: There are provided constitutions of improved cellular phones that can be utilized for various purposes; wherein the cellular phones each have a cord or tape tied externally thereto, and the cord or tape has scale marks enabling measurement of the length of things, thus realizing diversified exploitation of the phone.

Abstract: Apparatus and a method for the evaporative cooling of a web (5) within a dryer in a compact manner. Excess fluid overspray is controlled thereby avoiding problems with fluid depositing on internal surfaces of the dryer. Which can cause mineral build up and can result in web breaks or quality defects if fluid drips onto the web. More specifically a water delivery system (15) is used which directs a water mist to the web by appropriate design and placement of the spray nozzles (18). The quantity of water delivered to the web is regulated, and is preferably based upon web temperature. Excess mist is controlled by directing hot air to effectively vaporize the excess mist before it is able to contact the internal surfaces of the dryer enclosure (10) and its internal components.

Abstract: An apparatus for thermally de-coating and/or drying coated and/or contaminated materials comprises a support and an oven (10) pivotally mounted to the support. The oven has charging portion (12) for receiving material to be treated and a changeover portion (14). Incorporated within the changeover portion is a heat treatment chamber (16) through which a stream of hot gasses (15) can be passed. The oven is pivotally moveable between a first position in which the changeover portion is higher than the charging portion and a second position in which the charging portion is higher than the changeover portion. The arrangement is such that the oven can be repeatedly moved between the first and second positions so that material within the oven falls from one portion to the other portion, passing through the stream of hot gasses in the heat treatment chamber. A method of using the apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided for drying and/or scenting sports equipment and the like. A sports bag is designed such that it has two openings which are covered by a mesh fabric or a rigid plastic screen. One opening is used to receive a blower fan engaged onto the mounting at the opening. The other opening is used to allow air to escape. Wet and/or foul smelling sports equipment is placed into the sports bag. An air freshener is inserted into a pocket located in the blower fan housing, or near to the opening of the intake opening of the sports bag. The fan is turned on (with or without a timer). In a relatively short period of time the sports equipment is dry, with little effort required or foul odor released outside the sports bag.

Abstract: A boot includes a shell having a foot portion and an upper. The shell is composed of a waterproof first part and at least one non-waterproof air-pervious second part. The second part includes upper and lower margins, and two opposite side margins connected to the upper and lower margins. The second part is connected to the first part at least along the side margins and the lower margin. The first part is made of a waterproof stretchable material at least in the upper. A waterproof air-pervious lining is attached to the second part along the upper, lower and side margins. Waterproof seam sealing members are disposed along connection seams between the first and second parts and the lining.

Abstract: An upper of a shoe is made by sewing together a plurality of sheet parts. The sheet parts have adjacent marginal ends sewn to each other, thus forming a stitch seam along the adjacent marginal ends. A seam spacer is disposed between and stitched to the adjacent marginal ends so as to provide a spacing between the adjacent marginal ends at the stitch seam. The seam spacer is made of a material which is pliable and which has water passages for draining water. The seam spacer may be a porous mat made of a filament material, or a sheet formed with through-holes.

Abstract: An air flow system based on the human circulatory system whereby a cushioning, cooling and circulating air flow is generated by a wearer of the shoe. The shoe includes a heart pump actuated by the wearer wherein arteries lead air throughout the shoe and veins return the air to the pump. The shoe is designed to free the foot of immobility and rigidity, to aid in development and maintenance of muscle groups required in function. The longitudinal arch that develops is formed by the wearer and is individualized for each wearer rather than being preformed in the shoe itself.

Abstract: A flexible pad body includes an inflatable part that is compressible and that confines a cavity injected with high pressure gas such that the pressure in the cavity is greater than the ambient pressure, and at least a discharging valve installed in the inflatable part and having a valve opening for permitting fluid communication between the cavity and the atmosphere. The discharging valve is deformable in such a manner that when foot pressure is applied on the pad body, the discharging valve is deformed, which, in turn, results in opening of the valve opening, and that when the pad body is relieved from the foot pressure, the discharging valve recovers to its non-deformed state, which, in turn, results in closing of the valve opening.

Abstract: An air flow system based on the human circulatory system whereby a cushioning, cooling and circulating air flow is generated by a wearer of the shoe. The shoe has an on-demand sieve plate supplying air to a pump. The shoe includes a heart pump actuated by the wearer wherein arteries lead air throughout the shoe and veins return the air to the pump. The shoe is designed to free the foot of immobility and rigidity, to aid in development and maintenance of muscle groups required in function. The longitudinal arch that develops is formed by the wearer and is individualized for each wearer rather than being preformed in the shoe itself.

Abstract: Full or partial footwear attaching anti slip surface grippers that one would wear over footwear to prevent slipping on slippery surfaces (comprising snowy, icy, watery, oily, greasy, waxy, soapy surfaces, etc . . . ) comprising, a footwear attaching mechanism that partially or fully covers footwear and secures the surface gripping mechanism to the full or partial bottom sole of footwear. The full or partial footwear attaching anti slip surface grippers are easily/conveniently detached or attached to footwear, are inexpensive, lightweight, cosmetically appealing, adjustable, easy to store, makes it possible for the people to have surface gripping ability outside of the sports arena where special purpose or sporting surface gripping shoes (mountain boots, snow shoes, snow sandals, football, baseball, or golf cleats) are worn and reduces the number of injuries from falls on ice in the winter.

Abstract: A shoe attachment device comprises an attachment element and an attachment base. The attachment element is connected to a vamp or a heel strap. The attachment base is embedded in the sole, and includes an insertion slot into which the attachment element inserts to attach the vamp or the heel strap to the sole. The insertion slot includes an inner blocking member onto which an arcuate groove is defined. The engagement tooth engages the arcuate groove to attach the attachment element to the attachment base. A guiding lip is further formed in the insertion slot to engage a corresponding stop slot.

Abstract: An ornamental and useful footcover and methods for producing and using the same. The footcover includes a first toe pocket adapted to contain a particular one of the toes of a foot, a second pocket adapted to contain at least one of the remaining toes of the foot, and a third pocket adapted to contain the sole of the foot. The first and second toe pockets and the third pocket are connected to form an integral enclosure to contain a medication and prevent the medication from being transported out of the integral enclosure. In a preferred embodiment, the enclosure is made from a material for forming a barrier that does not permit passage of the medication. In another preferred embodiment, the sole and toe pockets have edges that prevent the passage of the medication out of the enclosure past the edges. In use, the medication is placed in the footcover, which is then placed on the foot by inserting the toes into the toe pocket and then pulling the third pocket over the sole of the foot.

Abstract: A pedicure sandal employs a base formed of a resilient elastomeric material, the base inclusive of a cushioned upper surface thereof, a toe-separating structure, and a bottom surface for providing ground and floor resistance against slippage. The sandal more particularly defines an outer perimeter of the base generally shaped to accommodate a human foot, in which the perimeter includes a bulge at an anterior lateral region which is adjacent to the lateral-most or small toe of the foot of a user.

Abstract: A grind rail apparatus coupleable to an underside of a footwear for grinding is provided. The grind rail apparatus includes a body having an upper side and a lower side, the upper side of the body coupled to the underside of the footwear. The grind rail apparatus also includes a plurality of rails extending from the lower side of the body.

Abstract: A lightening device for a shoe having a receiving portion provided in the heel of the shoe body, the receiving portion is covered with an openable lid, a driving assembly is received in the receiving portion, a plurality of electro-luminescent pieces connecting with the driving assembly are provided in a transparent instep of the shoe. Thereby, the battery in the driving assembly can make the electro-luminescent pieces always lighten; a control circuit controls the effect of steady lightening or flashing of the electro-luminescent pieces. Particularly, when the battery is exhausted, a user can lift the lid to expose the driving assembly to change for a new battery, after that, the lightening device can be activated again to lighten when the lid is closed.

Abstract: An orthotic device which provides functional support for the foot. It comprises a substantially rigid moulded sheet of resiliently deformable plastics material which provides continuous contact with the arch of the foot whether the foot is flat or pointed. The plastics material is preferably embedded between a shock absorbent layer and a covering layer.

Abstract: A label display system includes a deployable label base to display labels, such as regulatory and/or certification marking labels, for an electronic and/or portable computing device. The deployable label base moves between a first position and a second position, where the labels are viewable in the first position, and where at least some of the labels are concealed from view in the second position. The deployable label base includes a first side to display labels and at least a second side to display labels. The deployable label base can be flexible and include or encase a security cable to secure the electronic and/or portable computing device.

Abstract: A first pattern is created by providing an image and its enantiomorph on opposite sides of an axis of bilateral symmetry and selectively removing elements from the image and its enantiomorph without removing any element from both the image and its enantiomorph. A second pattern is created, being an enantiomorph of the first pattern. The patterns are rotated relative to each other about a common axis with both patterns visible to a viewer, whereby an intelligible pattern having at least one axis of bilateral symmetry is formed by a combination of the patterns at at least one position of the first pattern relative to the second pattern. At other positions the intelligible pattern is present only in an encoded fashion. The encoding is done by ensuring that elements are missing from the first pattern so that it is unable in itself to constitute an intelligible design, the missing elements being supplied when the first pattern is appropriately combined with the second pattern.

Abstract: An apparatus for use as a portable sign includes a base and an elongated signpost having a plurality of bores holes along its body. The base having a collar portion that includes a bore dimensioned to receive the geometric cross section of the post, and at least one aperture configured to align with the through holes of the elongated signpost. A fastener is received by the aperture and through holes to hold the signpost in one of a plurality of vertical positions.

Abstract: A stand-alone folding sign configured to adapt a stabilizer for providing additional stability against external forces, such as wind or human contacts, is disclosed. The folding sign includes a pair of interlocking legs positioned proximate a lower portion of the sign. The position of the interlocking legs allows a suitable stabilizer to be associated with the legs. The stabilizer may be a weighted object, such as a brick or a container filled with water or sand, or a fixing member that can anchor the sign to the standing surface. A detachable display panel may be created from the sheet forming the sign and displayed in a desirable location.

Abstract: A combination magnetic mount pen holder and cap is provided for convenient releasable attachment to a magnetically receptive surface and additionally serves as a safety cap protecting the user from punctures and ink leaks while transporting the writing implement to remote locations for reattachment to other magnetically receptive surfaces. The magnetic holder provides the user with a convenient standoff distance from the magnetically receptive surface allowing the user to easily grasp the writing implement for immediate and convenient use.

Abstract: A bobblehead has a body and head. The body and head are configured to represent a characteristic identified with people or animals. The characteristic, for example, may represent an occupation, an occasion, a hobby, or a fictional or other character. The head is configured to receive a photograph of a subject matching the characteristic.

Abstract: A structural joint for connecting picture frames members together includes a base plate slidably residing in a channel of a first picture frame member and includes a ramped surface. A wedge plate slidably resides between the base plate and a top bearing surface of the frame and includes its own ramped surface where the ramped surface of the wedge plate is arranged in an opposite direction to the ramped surface of the base plate. The wedge plate is moved toward the base plate to cause the ramp of the base plate to bear on the ramp of the wedge plate to urge the base plate apart from the wedge plate creating a friction fit within the channel of the picture frame member thus securing the base plate relative to the frame. A second wedge plate is also provided for engagement with a second ramp on the base plate to further secure a second picture frame member to the first picture frame member, such as at a ninety degree angle relative thereto.

Abstract: A trigger assembly comprises a trigger frame having a body with a cavity therein, a handle connected to the body, a trigger guard on the body defining a space with which a portion of the cavity is in communication, a connection member on the body, a slot member on the body, and abutment surfaces within the cavity. It also comprises a trigger pivotably mounted and movable within the trigger frame and comprising a body portion, a pivot connection means on the body portion connectable to the connection member of the body, a lever extending from the body portion for contact by a user, an engagement portion for engaging a firing mechanism to initiate discharge, and a rod connection means associated with the body portion for connecting the trigger to a rod to initiate re-arming.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is provided for a semi-automatic handgun. The locking mechanism is readily retrofitted onto the back of the handle frame of a used handgun. The locking mechanism includes a pair of guide rails fixedly attached to the back of the handle frame and a movable locking bar slidably carried between the guide rails. The locking bar is movable between two positions. The first is an unlocked position in which the handgun may be fired. The movable locking bar can be readily moved upwardly to a second locked position in which it interferes with the forward motion of the drawbar. Since the drawbar cannot move forward, the handgun cannot be fired, the slide cannot be actuated and the user is unable to chamber a round. The locking bar is unlocked by a key actuated locking cylinder carried in the bottom of the movable locking bar. The user can quickly lock the gun by simply pushing upwardly on the movable locking bar.

Abstract: An improved method for dialing in the required number of revolutions of adjustment on a riflescope elevation knob to compensate for bullet trajectory. An elevation knob having the computed yardage increments marked at the calculated point of rotation begins along the bottom edge of the knob and winds completely around the knob in a series of ascending rows with each yardage increment, having a vertical line of reference leading down to the bottom edge and reference point on the knob. The required revolutions of adjustment are made by rotating the knob from an inputted yardage increment and either passing all consecutive increasing increments for a larger increment setting or passing all consecutive decreasing increments for a smaller increment setting. The elevation knob stem mount on a riflescope is calibrated to match each corresponding revolution of the Tuned Trajectory Compensator knob.

Abstract: A decoy assembly and a method for making same includes a lightweight planar member contoured in the form of the silhouette of a large game animal. The planar member has two opposing faces. A visually and graphically accurate rendition of a large game animal is applied to each face of the planar member. The planar member is foldable so as to reduce the bulk of the decoy assembly. It also includes an aperture for suspending one or more of the assemblies from a hunter's belt. When unfolded, the decoy assembly is held open by use of a generally U-shaped clip that is attached to the planar member at the point of the fold. Toward the top of the planar member, a second aperture is provided for suspending the decoy from a tree branch or the like. Toward the rearward portion of the decoy, a pair of scent holes is provided. One scent hole is functionally adapted to receive a scent canister within it. The other scent hold is functionally adapted to receive a felt scent wick within it.

Abstract: Positioning a body having a rounded trailing edge, such as a spherical body, ahead of the lure causes the lure to follow an erratic path.

Abstract: An apparatus for indicating an ice fishing tip-up strike or mark trails in low light conditions by a flashing light source located on extreme end of apparatus includes a tilt switch to determine whether flag arm is in horizontal or vertical position. A reflective enclosure of the tilt switch/flashing light source is used to protect the electrical connections of conductors, tilt switch and flashing light source. Conductors connect the power source via a jack/socket junction to apply and disconnect power from the flashing light source. The apparatus is attached to a flag arm of existing known fishing devices.

Abstract: A fishing rod including a pipe-shaped frame, a reel sheet provided on an outer peripheral surface of the frame, a cylindrical front grip spirally attached to a front end of the reel sheet, a rod inserted into a front end of the pipe-shaped frame, wherein the front grip is screwed into the reel sheet side, to thereby make a hood on a back end of the front grip engage with a reel on the reel sheet so as to fix the reel thereon, and wherein a front portion of the front grip is internally supported with the front grip being screwed into the reel sheet side. This enables to prevent the rod and the front grip from becoming eccentric to each other.

Abstract: A blade 1 is made of a thin strip which is curved throughout its size. Its upper half 1c above the center line x extending from the front end to the tail end 1b is bent at a front edge 1e in the direction of curve of the curved shape. Its lower half 1d below the center line x is bent at a front edge 1f in a reverse of the direction of curve of the curved shape. More particularly, the upper half 1c and the lower half 1d are not symmetrical about the center axis x. The upper half 1c and the lower half 1d are identical in the weight.

Abstract: An insect feeding station having a unitary base portion formed from a deformable material such as a plastic material, the base portion having a bait-toxicant in an inner compartment and having a breachable internal seal covering said compartment, ridges and walls, forming guiding and baffle means to guide insects from the periphery of the station to the inner compartment and to prevent probing of the poison from outside the station, and optionally, a partially or totally transparent cover and optionally having also a contrasting color under the poison to make removed bait toxicant easily detectable.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for reducing combustion chamber deposits (CCD) and/or intake valve deposits (IVD) in spark ignition internal combustion engines. A butyrolactam alkoxylate (BLA) and/or a butyrolactam derivative (BLD) of this invention or a mixture with at least one additional compound of this invention is added to a liquid hydrocarbon or liquid hydrocarbon-oxygenate gasoline each in an amount of about 0.0005-0.5 wt % of the gasoline. Preferably the gasoline is unleaded. The preferred additional components include polyethers (PE) and polyisobutylene amine (PIBA).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for defoaming liquid hydrocarbons, whereby these vinyl alkylether polymerizates of general formula (I), in which R represents a saturated or unsaturated, straight or branched alkyl radical with 2 to 18 C atoms, and n represents a number >1, are added in quantities ranging from 1 to 2000 ppm.

Abstract: A fuel oil for use both in an internal combustion engine and in a fuel cell containing 50% by volume or more of an alkylate gasoline, and, optionally, 1 to 50% by volume of isopentane, 1 to 12% by volume of a hydrocarbon having 4 carbon atoms, 7% by volume or less of an oxygen-containing compound, and 1 to 30% by volume of a desulfurized light naphtha; and a fuel oil for use both in an internal combustion engine and in a fuel cell containing 10 to 60% by volume of a desulfurized light naphtha, 40 to 90% by volume of a benzene-free reformed gasoline and 0 to 10% by volume of a hydrocarbon having 4 carbon atoms. Each of the above fuel oils is a fuel oil for a fuel cell which can produce hydrogen with good efficiency, has no adverse effect on reforming catalysts and electrodes for a fuel cell, and is reduced in deactivation of reforming catalysts and the like, and a fuel oil for an internal combustion engine which has a high octane number and can be used without causing knocking or the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to a solid fuel and a fuel mixture containing it.

Abstract: A chemical change agent containing water, tall oil, glycerides, and surfactants is used to create synthetic fuels. An alternate composition contains water, glycerides, and surfactants. The chemical change agent is formed by heating the tall oil; combining water, fatty acids, and surfactant; and adding the heated tall oil and the water, fatty acid, and surfactant to form an emulsion. The synthetic fuel contains coal and the chemical change agent. The synthetic fuel is formed by mixing coal with the chemical change agent and pressing the two components into a briquette or other suitable treatment to create a finished product.