Abstract: A process for forming a support that includes providing a blank with a first edge and a second edge and forming a first wing at the first edge and a second wing at the second edge. The first wing is folded toward the second wing and attached thereto.

Abstract: A part is manufactured from a composite material containing an aluminum alloy as a metal matrix. Blanks are prepared from a billet of the composite material, and worked on in a press, while they are held at a temperature ranging from the solidus temperature, Ta, of the aluminum alloy minus 50 (Ta−50) deg. C. to Ta deg. C. At a temperature below (Ta−50), the blanks have too high a resistance to plastic deformation to be easily worked on. At a temperature over Ta, a liquid phase is produced and makes the blanks likely to crack easily during plastic deformation.

Abstract: An improved cosmetic container cap assembly includes a molded plastic base cap including a wall having an inner surface for mating with a container and an outer surface including a plurality of substantially parallel vertical ribs disposed on the outer surface of the wall. The cosmetic container cap assembly also includes a molded plastic shell sized to surround the outer surface of the base cap and including a wall having an inner surface and an outer surface, the inner surface including a plurality of substantially parallel vertical ribs disposed to mate with the vertical ribs of the base cap. The ribs of at least one of the base cap or the shell include a plurality of protruded portions extending from the ribs that plastically deform when the shell is fitted over the outer surface of the base cap to secure the base cap through an interference fit.

Abstract: A method of fastening a first member and a second member using a taper implant having a threaded hole therein includes providing a taper implant having a frusto-conical outer surface, a projecting portion connected to a larger diameter end and a threaded hole passing therethrough and providing a first member having a wall portion with a tapered hole extending therethrough and having a counterbored portion adjacent a larger diameter end to receive the projection portion of the taper implant. The taper implant is inserted into the hole of the first member and held therein by frictional contact. A second member is provided having a wall portion with a hole therethrough. The second member is positioned in contact with the first member and the two members are fastened together by inserting a male screw through the hole of the second member and threading the male screw into engagement with the threaded hole of the taper implant.

Abstract: A stator core has a plurality of slots. Insulating members are formed into a cylindrical shape and are inserted into the slots. Axial ends of the insulating members are expanded respectively and deformation marks thinner than the other portion are formed respectively. Then, the insulating members are moved toward the expanded ends to position the deformation marks in the out of the slots. After that, the conductors are inserted into the slots from the expanded side of the insulating members. Therefore, insulation failure at the portions of the deformation marks is prevented.

Abstract: A superconductor filter is stored in a hermetic filter case so that electrical connection can be provided between the superconductor filter and the outside of the hermetic filter case. The hermetic filter case is stored in a hermetic outer case so that electrical connection can be provided between the superconductor filter and the outside of the hermetic outer case and so that air/gas flow through pipes can be implemented between the inside of the hermetic filter case and the outside of the hermetic outer case. The hermetic filter case and the hermetic outer case are evacuated into vacuum, and the superconductor filter is cooled below its critical temperature. After the superconducting state of the superconductor filter could be observed, gas that does not deteriorate or react with the superconductor filter is gradually packed in the hermetic filter case and thereby the dielectric constant around the superconductor filter is raised from the dielectric constant of vacuum.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin film magnetic head including the steps of forming a first magnetic layer, a band-shaped insulating layer, a gap layer, a second magnetic layer, a thin film coil, a third magnetic layer wherein the substrate, pole portions of the first and second magnetic layers and gap layer sandwiched by the magnetic layers to form the air bearing surface which is to be opposed to a magnetic record medium is polished.

Abstract: A method of making a small chip resistor properly and efficiently is provided. This method makes chip resistors each of which comprises a unit substrate which is rectangular as viewed in plan and has a predetermined thickness, a resistor element provided on an upper surface of the substrate, and electrodes provided at opposite ends of the unit substrate.

Abstract: A device for operating on tires comprising an outer carcass and an inner toroidal ring of deformable material; said device comprises a base which supports means for supporting the outer carcass of the tire, and movable means for extracting or inserting said ring from or into said carcass, said latter movable means being provided with at least one appendix arranged to interact with a portion of the edge of said ring.

Abstract: A novel process for fabricating metal clad laminates used in the manufacture of printed wiring boards. The process which eliminates multiple use separator plates within laminate books during buildup and pressing, utilizes a sacrificial separator sheet between copper sheets and wherein the separator sheet remains intact throughout the pressing and cutting steps and is finally removed after the laminates have been sized to the desired dimensions. This process provides time and cost savings, as well as a significant increase in quality and quantity of the laminates produced.

Abstract: A piezoelectric element is mounted to a clinch lever for detecting stress-strain generated therein when cutting and clinching leads of an electronic component that has been inserted in corresponding holes formed in a circuit board substrate. A detected voltage d is compared to a threshold voltage s selected from a plurality of threshold voltages preset in the device. When the detected voltage d exceeds the threshold voltage s, the insertion detecting section outputs a signal indicating that the insertion of the leads in the holes has been performed normally.

Abstract: A method of making a circuitized substrate such as a printed circuit board having at least one hole therein which comprises the steps of providing a layer of dielectric, forming at least one (and preferably several) holes therein, providing a fill member including a quantity of fill material and reinforcement means located within the fill material, positioning the fill member on the dielectric over the holes and thereafter applying a predetermined force sufficient to cause only the fill material to be forcibly driven into the accommodating hole(s), not the reinforcement means. Subsequent steps can include forming a layer of circuitry on the substrate's external surface and over the filled holes such that an electrical component such as a ball grid array (BGA), semiconductor chip, etc. may be directly positioned on and/or over the hole(s). A fill member usable with the method is also provided.

Abstract: A board 20 is provided with a Cu film 30 as a conformal mask, in which are formed a register mark 30b and an opening 3a through which a via hole is formed. A camera senses this register mark 30b so that the position of the board 30 is determined. A laser beam is directed to the approximate position of the opening 30a, so that the opening 26a through which the via hole is drilled is formed. The accuracy of the position of the opening of the via hole depends on the accuracy of the position of the opening 30a in the Cu film 30 as the conformal mask. Therefore, the via hole can be formed at an adequate position despite the low accuracy of the position for laser irradiation.

Abstract: In an extrafine-strand-adaptable contact pressure blade, parts of the mutually opposed right and left side wall portions of a pressure contact part having a substantially U-shaped vertical section are formed by blanking so as to project inwardly in part in a substantially V-like shape, and the whole contact area of the right and left pressure contact blades with respect to the core of a wire is set at a value (equal to or larger than 0.15 mm2) which allows a slot width settable range to be determined by a pressure contact test to be larger than a tolerance range caused by a manufacturing tolerance.

Abstract: An improved connecting rod assembly and method for making a connecting rod wherein the installation of the bearing sleeve members in the large bearing end of the connecting rod is improved. The connecting rod is forged, and then notches are cut in the large bearing end to define a separation plane about which the large bearing end is subsequently separated to form a cap member and a body member. Sleeve bearing members are inserted into the cap member and body member. Free ends of the sleeve bearing members project beyond associated surfaces of the cap and body members a predetermined distance. Upon compressive re-attachment of the cap member to the body member, the free ends of the bearing members are compressed and deformed to provide protrusions that extend into the notch. The protrusions help to prevent rotation of the bearing members relative to the bearing housing.

Abstract: A pump impeller which is modified so as to achieve selected operating performance parameters. The impeller includes a front shroud and a rear shroud, the shrouds being spaced apart so as to form a plurality of passageways therebetween which are separated by a plurality of impeller blades, each having an outer edge extending between the front and rear shrouds, the impeller having an outer diameter D. The method modification includes the steps of trimming the outer edge of the blades so that the outer diameter D1 of the front shroud is less than the outer diameter D2 of the rear shroud.

Abstract: A method of hydroforming a reinforced tube comprising providing a metal tubular blank having an interior defined by an inner surface and an exterior defined by an outer surface. A metal reinforcing member is provided and inserted into the interior of the tubular blank. The reinforcing member is engaged with the inner surface of the tubular blank and is attached to the inner surface of the tubular blank. The tubular blank and reinforcing member welded thereto are placed into a hydroforming die having die surfaces defining a die cavity, and pressurized fluid is provided within the tubular blank so as to conform the tubular blank with the die surfaces of the die cavity.

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: A hand held pistachio nut opener for splitting open pistachio nut shells and removing the edible nut from the opened half shells comprises forwardly directed upper and lower protruding members having forward distal edges adapted to be inserted in the lateral peripheral separation between the half shells of the pistachio nut to split open the half shells. The upper protrusion member is operative to open upwardly relative to the stationary lower protrusion member. The upper forward protrusion member is secured to a rearward extension member operatively rotatable about an interconnecting means secured to a rearward extension means of the stationary lower protrusion member.

Abstract: A two-dimensional moving system for moving a table in a plane comprises a table, a guide mechanism for guiding the table to be movable in the plane, first and second belts which are connected to the table so as to intersect to each other at substantially right angles, first driving mechanism for driving the first belt so as to move the table in a longitudinal direction of the first belt and to allow the first belt to be movable in a longitudinal direction of the second belt, and a second driving mechanism for driving the second belt so as to move the table in the longitudinal direction of the second belt and to allow the second belt to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the first belt.

Abstract: A process and device are provided for determining the axial position of two spindles or shafts, for example on machine tools, with respect to parallel offset and angular offset. The process includes moving both an optical transmitting device and also an optical receiving device each into at least three different rotary positions. In this way, pertinent circles can be defined by which the location of the axis of rotation of the first spindle or the center of rotation of the second spindle can be computed in relation to one another. The parallel offset of the spindles can thus be determined in the horizontal and in the vertical plane. To determine the angular offset of the two spindles, another measurement of this type must be taken in which the optical transmitting device and the receiving device are mounted interchanged with one another on the spindles.

Abstract: A simple light weight bow sight mounting apparatus which has a rigid frame slidably mountable on a bow frame for movement along a first linear path corresponding in direction generally to the archers line of sight. A threaded rod is mounted on the frame for rotation about the longitudinal axis of the rod and carries thereon a slide bock that is moved along a second linear path by rotating the threaded rod. A sight mounting block is mounted on the slide block for rotation about an axis parallel to the first linear path. A sight element is mountable on the slide block and adjustably movable along a third linear path. The first, second and third linear paths are mutually perpendicular.

Abstract: A system of lasers is used to precisely locate the spot for placing a racked set of pool balls and to identify the porch line of a pool game.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved probe tip (ball) made of silicon nitride that has a drilled cavity sized and dimensioned to receive a probe stem.

Abstract: A device for measuring the length of a linear movement using a rotary potentiometer improves measuring accuracy, measurement deterioration for a long-period usage and miniaturization. The device in includes a regular winding mechanism, forming a single layer of wire, constructed of a screw feeding mechanism stored in a housing to axially move the drum when rotating, and the d m converts a linear displacement into a rotational displacement with the wire. Moreover, the wire on the drum is located so as to have a constant radius from the center of rotation. The screw feeding mechanism is constructed in such a manner that the drum is axially moved by the distance corresponding to one pitch of the regularly wound wire in every revolution of the drum, so that winding and unwinding of the wire can be performed at the same position of the housing all the time, thereby avoiding disarrangement of wound the drum causing a deterioration in an accuracy.

Abstract: The method for safety control of the drying cycle in hydrocarbon-solvent dry-cleaning machines, comprising, in the first step of the drying cycle, when the temperature of the mixture of hot air and solvent at the outlet of the drying drum reaches values which are higher than a preset safety value passing, the drying air, before being returned to the drum, through an additional separator-heat exchanger having a high thermal capacity. The apparatus is constituted in particular by the additional separator-heat exchanger connected through at least one valve driven by a detection to the drying circuit of the machine.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for treatment fabrics in a tumble dryer during multiple tumble drying cycles. The device comprises: a reservoir for storing a fabric treatment composition, means to expose fabric treatment composition from the reservoir to airflow generated inside the tumble drier and/or to directly contact fabrics in the dryer, thereby transferring a portion of the fabric treatment composition into contact with fabrics in the tumble dryer during a tumble drying cycle; means for attaching the device to the inside of the tumble dryer door preferably a hook and sucker; and optionally means for indicating to a user when the fabric treatment composition is used up.

Abstract: A construction for a shoe, particularly an athletic shoe such as a running shoe, includes a sole that is constructed according to the applicant's prior invention of a theoretically ideal stability plane. Such a shoe sole according to that prior invention conforms to the natural shape of the foot, particularly the sides, and that has a constant thickness in frontal plane cross sections; the thickness of the shoe sole sides contour equals and therefore varies exactly as the thickness of the load-bearing sole portion. The new invention relates to the use of the theoretically ideal stability plane concept to provide natural stability in negative heel shoe soles that are less thick in the heel area than in the rest of the shoe sole.

Abstract: An alpine ski boot has a curb intended to allow the boot to be held on a ski by either a front binding or a rear binding. The curb has a flange (4) which is nonremovably secured to the lower part of the boot and a removable curb piece (8; 16; 16′) fixable either immediately underneath the flange, wherein the overall height of the boot measured from a lower surface of the curb piece to the top of the boot is maximized or immediately above the flange wherein the overall height of the boot from the lower surface of the boot adjacent the flange to the top of the boot is minimized.

Abstract: In a shoe, an apparatus for the support of a foot, comprising a semi rigid piece of metal or plastic extending from the heel to the ball of the foot, disposed over the inner sole of the shoe, and a screw penetrating upward to raise or lower the semi rigid piece.

Abstract: The invention comprises a backhoe with a tool pivotally attached to a dipperstick, an actuator for controllably moving the tool about its pivot, and an angular velocity sensor for sensing the angular velocity of the tool relative to an earth based coordinate system. A controller is adapted to perform a tool auto-hold function, automatically maintaining an initial tool orientation by processing the angular velocity data and commanding movement of the tool actuator to hold the angular velocity at zero. The controller is adapted to discontinue the tool auto-hold function when the operator manipulates a tool command input device affecting tool actuator movement, and resume the tool auto-hold function at the new orientation affected by the operator. Manipulation of an auto-hold command input device allows the operator to selectively enable and disable the tool auto-hold function.

Abstract: A packet transfer scheme that applies markings at different levels to packets while they are transferred from their source to destination, in which a marking information at one level will not be lost by a marking at another level is disclosed. A node device receives packets each having a plurality of regions into which priority information can be written, and then transmits each received packet to a next hop node by writing the priority information according to criteria of the own node into one region into which the own node is allowed to write the priority information among the plurality of regions contained in each packet, while maintaining the priority information in other regions as received.

Abstract: A two part indexing and signage system for use with shopping carts and store aisles. The first part of the device includes a general indexing system attached to the back panel of the child seat on a shopping cart. The second part is in connection with the shelving typically containing the products in the aisle of the store and contains an alpha numerical key having three characters associated with each item in order to identify particular product positions within that aisle.

Abstract: The display device, according to the present invention, is adaptable to use a cartridge of flexible material terminating at each end in a tubular element. The display device comprises a pair of spool-rod means, each one of the pair of spool-rod means including rod means, first handle means axially connected at one end of the rod means, and second handle means outwardly extending at the other end of the rod means. The rod and first handle means are provided with attaching means for detachably connecting the rod and first handle means. The display device exposes text and/or images to be viewed as consecutive incremental portions of the flexible material, which is adapted to be rolled or unrolled.

Abstract: New and improved bolt assemblies for M4/M16 firearms capable of firing a remarkably greater number of rounds than previously available M4/M16 firearms are, disclosed that have right and left compression springs that are parallel to each other, straddle the firing pin bore and are retained in partial bores that have proximal and distal ramps descending from their open ends. Additionally, these bolt assemblies advantageously (A) have the extractor pivot pin receiving lug is positioned at the longitudinal center of the mass of the extractor, (B) walls of bolt lugs on the firearm bolt are angled tangent to full radius fillets joining adjacent bolt lugs, (C) the extractor contains a ceramic ball and a captive rubber spring to bias such ball against the extractor pivot pin to retain it in the receiving lug and (D) lugs on the barrel extension are angled tangent to substantial radius fillets joining them.

Abstract: A bracket for securing the barrel of a flare launcher to the body of the flare launcher.

Abstract: A forearm handgrip for a rifle, comprising a pair of essentially identical semi-oval mating half-grip pieces adapted to mate together to form the grip. The half-grip pieces have an exterior shaped in a generally semi-oval lateral section having curved sides and adapted to fit a shooter' hand, and are formed of injection-molded high density polymer. At least the bottom, and preferably both, half-grip piece have an accessory mounting rail recessed in the area at the center of the piece such that the posts and guide channel of the rail are inside what would be the extended arc of the sides of the half grip piece. A cover plate is adapted for engagement with each rail to cover the rail when the rail is not in use, the cover plate being shaped to replicate the extended arc of the sides of the half grip up to a flat longitudinally extending rib running along the center of the cover plate. Ventilation holes may be located in a row in the accessory rail and in the cover plate.

Abstract: An ergonomic and proprioceptive handle design for instruments is disclosed. The handle can be used with a wide variety of medical instruments, such as a rongeur, as well as other instruments, such as guns and staplers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a revolver, where headspace is achieved differently and separately from the barrel, where [a cartridge is placed in the cylinder] and where that headspace is a function of caliber and varies per caliber/cylinder. The system of the present invention links a unique barrel and cylinder relationship so that each may be exchanged with the other set on the same frame. A tension ring is used to threadedly engage the interchangeable barrel relative to the interchangeable cylinder and revolver frame such that the predetermined headspace is preserved. And all being fit to differing headspace points within the single revolver frame. Each could be numbered so that confusion of which cylinder with which barrel be reduced.

Abstract: An adjustable shotgun choke device for allowing the user to change the choke constrictions without unscrewing one choke and screwing another choke into the barrel of the shotgun. The adjustable shotgun choke device includes a tubular member having open ends and a bore extending therethrough with the tubular member being adapted to be threaded in a barrel of a shotgun; and also includes a sleeve member having a first end, a second end, and a bore extending therethrough with the sleeve member being removably attached to the tubular member.

Abstract: A feature or provision specifically to aid in aligning the vertical and horizontal reticules with respect to the vertical and horizontal axes of the bore during the installation of a telescopic sight (scope) on a firearm which includes at least one mounting boss for securing the telescopic sight. This feature also provides a means of verification that the installed position has not changed during use, and a reference which will allow the scope to be returned to its original calibrated position should it need to be temporarily removed from its mount. This feature is an indexing system. It consists of markings on the scope body, which, when aligned with corresponding marks on the mounting hardware provide a quick, accurate, inexpensive, simple, and intuitive method of properly aligning the scope's vertical and horizontal axes with those of the firearm's bore during installation; and verification of that alignment thereafter without the use of accessory apparatus.

Abstract: A fishing lure with a movable weight system is provided to allow the angler to change the center of gravity of the lure depending upon whether the angler is casting or retrieving.

Abstract: A live animal trap for capturing and restraining a small animal comprises a rectangular mesh cage having an open front sized to admit an animal to be trapped, and a trap door hingedly affixed to the cage and movable between raised and lowered positions, respectively, permitting entry to and preventing escape from the cage. Embodiments are disclosed of gravity and/or spring assisted latching and tripping structures for releasably securing the trap door in the open position and responsive to an animal seeking to get to bait in the back of the cage. In one, a spring assisted brace member is hingedly affixed to and drives the lower end of the trap door into the closed position. In another, a multipurpose guide collar locks and drives the trap door in and for movement between the raised and lowered positions, and assists in animal release and in resetting of the trap.

Abstract: An electronic animal trap incorporating an inclined plane trap assembly is capable to preclude an animal on the tilting floor member of the trap assembly from engaging the top and/or side edges of the door member of the trap assembly in an attempt to escape from the trap by pulling the door member down to thereby unblock access to the entrance opening. An electronic circuit is connected to a bottom plate so that when animal's weight causes the inclined ramp to lower and contact the bottom plate the circuit is completed and the animal receives a charge of sufficient power to cause electrocution. A plastic version of the electronic animal trap assembly enables many of the structural elements to be economically manufactured and easily assembled.

Abstract: An insect trap fitting adapted to cover an opening in a receptacle containing insect attractant. The fitting includes a cover plate with a first aperture in it and a first skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the first aperture. A screen with a second aperture in it is located at the lower edge of the first skirt. A blade extends from the second aperture to a position above the first aperture in the cover plate. The fitting may also include a second skirt extending downwardly from the periphery of the second aperture, the blade extending from the lower edge of the second skirt to above the level of the first aperture in the cover plate. A fly trap includes the fitting and a receptacle.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for controlling fire ants. A method is disclosed for controlling colonies of fire ants in the environment. The method includes first providing a stimulating source that, when activated, will attract fire ants to contact the stimulating source and become agitated to a point that ants from a common colony will attack each other. Thereafter, the stimulating source is activated to cause the fire ants to cluster around the stimulating source, become agitated, and attack each other. The stimulated fire ants then are urged into a tightly confined space to exacerbate the attack reaction.

Abstract: A growth medium for plants or mushrooms, the medium comprising sugar care mill mud and non sphagnum-peat material selected from the group consisting of a non-sphagnum-peat and coconut fibre.

Abstract: A adjustable plant shade/protection apparatus for shielding a plant from certain weather conditions such as sunlight and strong storms. The adjustable plant shade/protection apparatus includes a shade support assembly including a base tubular member having an open second end and a bore extended therein through the open second end and also having a plurality of diametrically-opposed holes being spacedly aligned along and disposed through a sidewall of the base tubular member, and also including an extension tubular member being adjustably extended in and from the base tubular member and also having a plurality of diametrically-opposed holes being spacedly aligned along and disposed through a side wall of the extension tubular member; and also includes a shade assembly being mounted upon the shade support assembly and being adapted to be disposed over a designated plant.

Abstract: A detachable container lifting device includes a handle with first and second longitudinal members extending from the handle. Each longitudinal member has an end section. A first aperture engaging structure is positioned on the end section of the first longitudinal member while a second aperture engaging structure is positioned on the end section of the second longitudinal member. A first stabilizing extension is positioned along the first longitudinal member between the handle and the first aperture engaging structure. A second stabilizing extension is positioned along the longitudinal member between the handle and the second aperture engaging structure. The stabilizing extensions and the longitudinal members enclose an edge region of a container adjacent to a main opening of the container while the aperture engaging structures pass through apertures adjacent to a region of the container spaced from the main opening.

Abstract: A cable window lifting mechanism lifts a window pane (5) in a vehicle, in particular an automobile, in a first direction. The window lifting mechanism includes two guide sections (1, 2), with two sliding elements (3, 4) each moveably guided on a respective one of the guide sections (2, 1). A cable (6) engages at least one sliding element (3, 4). Moreover, the window pane (5) is supported by both sliding elements (3, 4). One of the sliding elements (3) is guided on the associated guide section (2) so as to minimize movement of the one of the sliding elements normal to the first direction. The other sliding element (4) is guided at least over partial sections of the associated guide section (1) to minimize movement of the other sliding element normal to a plane of the window pane, while permitting a compensating movement of the other sliding element in the vehicle's longitudinal axis when the window pane (5) is displaced.