Abstract: A novel tubular rubber-like non-corrosive sheath, which may be wound on a reel of a mobile sewer cleaning and inspection machine for entry into a sewer line, which encapsulates or joins together a length of jet hose and a length of television cable for a television camera. The invention also includes a novel skid mounting a television camera at the end of a sheath, which carries a television camera, and which in arranged in a position to permit fluid exiting the jet hose to propel the skid in a sewer line.

Abstract: A vehicle cleaning apparatus adapted to be connected to a flexible hose of a wet vac, and having a separate connection for attaching a hose to a supply of water in which the working end of the attachment can be operated with one hand with great maneuverability inside a vehicle and, when needed, can supply a spray of water for individual spots requiring wetting as needed by the activation of a spring valve that is located a substantial distance away from the cleaning end of the attachment.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner having a reduced velocity chamber with a high velocity air inlet, an electric motor, a rotary blade driven by the motor to create a vacuum in the chamber, an outlet for exhausting air from the chamber, which air flows in a selected path from the air inlet, through the chamber and out the air exhaust outlet, a disposable porous sheet filter layer in the chamber for removing large solid particles from the air, and a disposable noncollapsible filter liner in the chamber and connected to the filter.

Abstract: A filtration arrangement of a vacuum cleaner includes a floor-engaging base unit, a body portion pivotally mounted on the base unit and a suction motor/fan assembly located in either the base unit or body portion. A dustcup is mounted on the body portion and is in fluid communication with a first air path so as to receive dirt laden air therefrom. A cyclonic member is disposed over the dustcup and is effective for imparting rotational motion to the dirt laden air entering the dustcup. An air tube is mounted centrally within the dustcup and extends from the bottom of the dustcup to an area near the top of the dustcup. A removable filter member is disposed over the top portion of the air tube. The removable filter has a central opening that cooperatively engages the top portion of the air tube to establish a second air path that extends from inside the dustcup to outside atmosphere through the suction motor/fan assembly.

Abstract: A battery-powered vacuum cleaner is provided with a battery pack that generates heat and is capable of efficiently cooling the battery pack. The battery pack of the battery-powered vacuum cleaner is cooled by a vacuum cleaner cooling method.

Abstract: Door check device for a vehicle door, movable from a closed position in a door frame to a plurality of different open positions and held in the open positions, includes a strip connected to the door or door frame and a braking mechanism connected to the other of the door or door frame to provide relative movement between the strip and braking mechanism when the door is moved relative to the door frame. The braking mechanism engages with the strip at several locations and prevents movement of the strip when the braking mechanism engages therewith. The braking mechanism is preferably biased against the strip. The vehicle also includes an electrical system, e.g., a motor or solenoid, coupled to the braking mechanism to disengage it from the strip to permit relative movement between the strip and braking mechanism and thus movement of the door relative to the door frame.

Abstract: A self-adhesive handle for carrying a bag, container, package or the like is formed prior to use into a flat structure having three plies secured to a release liner. A first ply defines a first panel having a junction dividing the first panel into first and second panel parts. The first panel part has an outer edge and a first cut line defining a first hand receiving opening. A second ply defines a second panel extending in a plane substantially parallel with the first panel part and sharing an outer edge with the first panel part and extending to an inner edge adjacent to the junction between the first and second parts of the first panel. The second panel has a second cut line defining a second hand receiving opening at least partially in registration with the first hand receiving opening. A third ply defines a third panel substantially coplanar with the second panel part and sharing an inner edge with the second panel.

Abstract: Replacement hinge pin and a method of installation allow door hinges of a motor vehicle to be repaired at low cost. Repeated opening and closing of the door results in wear of one or more of the factory-installed hinge pins and the bushings or apertures that support them. This wear causes the door to sag out of alignment with its striker and latching plates causing additional damage if not repaired. The repair assembly includes at least one hinge pin and associated hardware to position and retain it. The method of replacement is extremely efficient and cost effective when compared to the standard practice recommended by vehicle manufacturers.

Abstract: A vehicle door handle assembly for opening a door of a vehicle includes a base which is mountable at the door of the vehicle and a handle portion which is operable to open the door via movement of the handle portion relative to the base. The handle portion includes a first portion having a first material hardness and a second portion having a second material hardness. The first material hardness is greater than the second material hardness, such that the second portion provides a softer feel to a user of the door handle assembly when opening the door of the vehicle. The door handle assembly may further include an illumination source for illuminating the handle portion and/or a heating element for heating the handle portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle member having a tab which, when pushed, allows the handle to be hingedly rotated from a resting position to a position substantially perpendicular to a faceplate member. In particular, the present invention relates to a D-ring handle having a tab, whereby the D-ring handle is hingedly connected to a faceplate member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handle member having a tab which, when pushed, allows the handle to be hingedly rotated from a resting position to a position substantially perpendicular to a faceplate member. In particular, the present invention relates to a D-ring handle having a tab, whereby the D-ring handle is hingedly connected to a faceplate member.

Abstract: A device is provided for use in a carding machine having a roller with clothing, the device being for arranging opposite the clothing on the roller. The device has a flat bar, a clothing strip, and a rigid support element connected to the clothing strip and having fastening elements. The fastening elements engage the flat bar and exert pressure on the flat bar.

Abstract: A flexible fastening device made of a moldable polymeric material, the device having a fastener clip attached to an elongate strand and a plurality of beads longitudinally spaced along smaller diameter strand sections, each bead being insertable through an aperture in the fastener clip when the strand is looped around a supported object to selectively adjust an area encircled by the fastening device, the fastener clip also having a second, smaller aperture that is releasably engageable with the smaller diameter strand sections between the beads, and a plurality of the beads having an attachment eye, which is an aperture transverse to the strand sections for receiving a nail, screw or other fastener for attachment of the fastening device to a supporting object.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for bundling objects, such as cable bundles (20) The inventive device consists of a toothed tape (1) and a lock (2) that is fixedly connected to an end (3) thereof. The lock is provided with a tape opening (8) for receiving and holding the free tape end (7). A tape guiding surface (30) which is situated crosswise in relation to the direction of the tape opening (8) is provided on the side of the lock, whereby said side is opposite the connection (36) to the tape (1). A portion of the tape which is stretched around an object rests on said surface before entering the tape opening. The tape guiding surface (30) is provided with increased edge ledges (31).

Abstract: A child-proof button includes a base formed with a tubular portion at one end thereof, and a disc portion at another end thereof, the tubular portion being used for riveting, the disc portion having a plurality of notches, a metal body portion made of zinc and by die-casting and having a plurality of pawls at a circumferential edge thereof and a recess at a center thereof, the metal body portion being provided with a plurality of through holes, the base being fitted in the metal body portion with some of the notches coincident with the through holes, the metal body portion together with the base being further processed with injection molding and plastic not only covers the metal body portion but also enters coincident the through holes and the notches, thereby forming a plastic cover even more firmly attached to the metal body portion.

Abstract: A device and means for connecting cable and wire and the like to tools such as fish tape and the like. The cable is attached to the connector by feeding the wire or cable through a back loop 4, one of the two loops comprising the device, then past slider 2 through leading loop 3 and back through back loop 4. The cable is secured by pulling in opposite directions loop 3 and the cable. Loop 3 of the connector is hooked to a fish tape or the like and the device with the attached cable is pulled or pushed through walls, ceilings or floors as desired. When the cable is in the desired location, the cable may be released quickly by reversing the above attaching procedure.

Abstract: To provide a wrist mounting type portable apparatus capable of being mounted and detached simply and capable of being adjusted simply to match to a size around the wrist. A wrist mounting type portable apparatus is comprised by a strap formed with adjust portions of a small pitch having a section in a length direction in a sawtooth-like shape and a section in a width direction in a rectangular shape, and adjust mechanisms having sawtooth-like engaging portions normally brought in mesh with the adjust portions of the strap by being pulled in one direction by an elastic force and released of the mesh with the adjust portions of the strap by being pushed in an opposed direction against the elastic force by an operating portion in adjusting. The adjust portion is formed at a rear face of the strap by comprising a vicinity of a center thereof as a boundary and directions of inclining sawteeth made opposed to each other.

Abstract: A releasable elongated strap of hook material. The strap has a hook side with hooks formed of synthetic resin. The hook side includes an area devoid of hooks formed of synthetic resin that is integral with a base layer from which the hooks extend. At least part of the area devoid of hooks has a molded matte surface suitable for being written upon.

Abstract: A buckle includes a first assembly and a second assembly which are selectively latched to one another. Each assembly includes a keeper and a latch secured between a pair of first and second outer plates. The two assemblies are identical in construction and configured to selectively interlock in a manner that provides a reliable buckle.

Abstract: A clip comprising first, second and third clamping elements which are connected together by a common biasing element. The biasing element comprises a flat plate of stainless steel which is folded to form a spring which biases a part of the first element and a part of the second element together to form a primary clamp. The biasing element also biases a part of the second element and a part of the third element together to form a secondary clamp.

Abstract: A needle locking structure of a zipper slide for engaging or disengaging two lengths of teeth on two opposite teeth tapes is provided. A monolithic main body has two joint portions formed thereon. An engagement part is formed on each side of the main body. A spring piece is fixed by the joint portions of the main body. A pull tab unit is fixed by the joint portions of the main body for facilitating the manipulation of pulling the zipper slide. A laterally shifted extending portion is provided at one end of the spring piece. Since the extension portion jabs the top of an engagement line of one of the teeth tapes, the friction force is increased whereby improving the positioning of the main body and preventing unwarily sliding of the zipper slide.

Abstract: A positioning mechanism of a zipper slide for engaging or disengaging two lengths of teeth on two opposite teeth tapes is disclosed. The positioning mechanism includes: a main body having a buckling portion, a plane surface, a recess, and a support portion formed thereon, wherein a positioning member positioned on the buckling portion of the main body, wherein the positioning member has a locking part, which can insert into the recess of the main body, formed in one end of the positioning member; a pull tab unit for facilitating the manipulation of pulling the zipper slide, wherein the pull tab unit has a beam that is placed on the plane surface; and a lid connected with a top surface of the main body and covering the buckling portion, the plane surface, the recess, the support portion, the positioning portion, and the front of the pull tab unit.

Abstract: A method for forming a unitary polymeric projection or fastener comprising a thin, strong flexible backing, and a multiplicity of thin spaced hook members projecting from the upper surface of the unitary backing the method generally including extruding a thermoplastic resin through a die plate which die plate is shaped to form a base layer and spaced ridges, ribs or hook elements projecting above a surface of the base layer. When the die forms the spaced ridges or ribs the cross sectional shape of the hook members are formed by the die plate while the initial hook member thickness is formed by transversely cutting the ridges at spaced locations along their lengths to form discrete cut portions of the ridges. Subsequently longitudinal stretching of the backing layer (in the direction of the ridges on the machine direction) separates these cut portions of the ridges, which cut portion then form spaced apart hook members.

Abstract: Disclosed is a buckle with a function of untwisting fastening straps, in which a male and a female member constituting the buckle engage with each other in a one-touch manner and both members each connected to fastening straps freely rotate along with a twisting of the straps. The buckle consists of a male member connected to one end of a strap, and a female member removably engaged with two fitting clamps of the male member at a clamp insert opening thereof. A rotary strap connector is connected to one end of another strap and coupled to the female member in such a way that the rotary strap connector is coupled to a connector holder of the female member so as to freely rotate relative to the female member without being undesirably separated from the female member. The rotary strap connector is covered with a cover at each of upper and lower open ends thereof through elastic fitting engagement.

Abstract: An ear-nut or jewelry clasp for gripping a post extending from the back of an earring or other piece of jewelry or ornament. The clasp has an added pair of gripping tabs which are preferably longer and/or wider or otherwise distinctive from the friction fingers which secure the post of the earring. These added gripping tabs facilitate gripping by the user when removing the clasp from the post. To further facilitate the gripping of these tabs, a metal separator in a round shape (or any open-shape that allows it to clear the post with room to spare, such as in the shape of an animal, an oval, a rectangle, square, sphere, or star, etc.) is affixed between the tabs to prevent them from being squeezed together by the pressure of the user's fingers.

Abstract: An interment container, such as a casket or vault, includes a lower member defining a recess, and an upper member adapted for engagement with the lower member so as to enclose the recess to define an internal cavity. The remains of a deceased are adapted to be placed within the internal cavity of the interment container, and a liner is located within the internal cavity. The liner is peripherally sealed about the remains of the deceased, to prevent leakage of fluids from the interior of the liner and for preventing infiltration of fluids into the interior of the liner. The liner includes a lower section which is received within the recess in the lower member of the interment container, and an upper section peripherally engaged with and sealed to the lower section. The upper member of the interment container is located over the upper section of the liner, such that the liner is concealed from the exterior of the interment container.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction device for use in a textile machine, especially a water jet weaving installation. The suction slot between two glide strips for a transport device transporting the textile material terminates radially inwards in a stationary suction tube into the thicker wall of which a suction slot is milled across the entire working length, thereby removing the need for bores having intermediate webs that are soiled by the lint suctioned off. The longitudinal slot in the suction tube is held at the desired distance by U-shaped straps that are distributed across the length of the slot. Said straps are held on the suction tube by means of screws and are arrow-shaped in the zone of their base limbs so that the lint is unimpeded as it flows past this surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing solid electrolytic capacitor that can be mounted direct on a semiconductor component and offers a superior high frequency characteristic. An aluminum foil 20 is provided on one surface with a resist film 23 and then with a through hole 24. Next, an insulation film 25 is formed to cover the other surface of aluminum foil 20 and to fill the first through hole, and then the resist film 23 is removed; and then the surface of aluminum foil 20 is roughened to be provided with a dielectric layer 27 thereon. A second through hole 36 is formed in the insulation film 25, which is filling the first through hole 24. A through hole electrode 28 is formed in the second through hole; and then, on the surface of the dielectric layer 27, a solid electrolytic layer 29 and a collector layer 30 are formed. After an opening 37 is provided, a first connection terminal 31 is formed therein, and a second connection electrode 32 on the exposed surface of the through hole electrode 28.

Abstract: A machining system has a frame defining at least one work station, a guide extending in a first direction on the frame, first and second slides movable independently of each other on the guide, and a support having a pair of sides. Respective first and second main links each have one end pivoted on the support at a respective one of the sides and an opposite end pivoted on a respective one of the slides. A machining unit is carried on the support. Actuators connected to the slides can independently move them and thereby pivot the support and unit about an axis perpendicular to the guide and move the support and unit parallel and transverse to the guide.

Abstract: A pressure sensor includes a sensing element in a sensing chamber defined by two cases, one of which is crimped to the other. An internal pressure of the chamber is affected by a crimping force. In the manufacturing process of the pressure sensor, the internal pressure is monitored during crimping the cases. To monitor the internal pressure, the sensing element of the pressure sensor is used. An output signal of the sensing element is sent to a crimping machine. The crimping machine controls a crimping force based on the output signal.

Abstract: Several embodiments of resilient slider members and methods of assembling such slider members onto interlocking fastening strips are disclosed herein. The slider member (200) comprises a pair of spaced-apart side walls (210, 230) and an intermediate body portion (250) therebetween. In addition, each side wall includes an interior surface (215) with an inwardly projecting shoulder (216) formed thereon, an exterior surface (217), and opposed end surfaces (218).

Abstract: A method of attaching an air duct to a recuperator core may include welding a pair of butterpasses along a length of each of a plurality of core portions, connecting the plurality of core portions to one another to form the recuperator core and a pair of butterpasses extending along a length of the recuperator core, and attaching the air duct to the recuperator core along at least a portion of the pair of butterpasses. The method may also include controllably moving a welding torch into the air duct and along substantially the length of the recuperator core and controllably welding each butterpass to the air duct along substantially the length of the recuperator core without adding metal to the weld.

Abstract: A fastener installation tool that is configured to feed fasteners from a magazine assembly into a housing where one of the fasteners is aligned to a reciprocating tool bit. The fastener installation tool is configured to set the fastener into a workpiece such that the head of the fastener is spaced apart from the surface of the workpiece by a predetermined amount. A method for coupling a first workpiece to a second workpiece is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a permanent-magnet excited rotor for a high speed electric motor, according to which method a support sleeve (1) is mounted with a pre-tension around the rotor body (2), characterised in that the sleeve is expanded by a liquid that solidifies and is solid at the working temperatures of the rotor, said liquid is injected under pressure between the sleeve and the rotor body and held under pressure during solidification.

Abstract: A device and method for testing a slider of a head-gimbal assembly during disc drive manufacturing. The device includes a test disc, an actuator arm and a control module. The test disc has a first circumferential area for detecting contact between the slider and the test disc and a second circumferential area for burnishing sliders that contact the first circumferential area as the test disc rotates at or above the predetermined velocity. The head-gimbal assembly is affixed to a support, or flexure, on the actuator arm such that the slider is operable to move between an inner diameter and an outer diameter of the test disc. The control module controls rotation of the test disc and movement of the actuator arm, and thus the slider, relative to the test disc. The control module monitors the slider-disc interface for contact therebetween. If contact is detected, the slider is either burnished or the head-gimbal assembly is discarded altogether.

Abstract: In the method of making a thin-film magnetic head in accordance with the present invention, an alignment mark is electrically connected to a multilayer film which will later become a TMR film. Therefore, when the alignment mark is irradiated with a position correcting electron beam in order to correct a drawing position in the subsequent step of electron beam lithography, electric charges of the electron beam flow into the multilayer film without staying in the alignment mark. As a consequence, the position correcting electron beam does not lose its straightforwardness, whereby the drawing position in electron beam lithography can be corrected accurately.

Abstract: Methods of making a read head with improved contiguous junctions are described. After sensor layer materials are deposited over a substrate, a lift-off mask is formed over the sensor layer materials in a central region which is surrounded by end regions. Ion milling is performed with use of the lift-off mask such that the sensor layer materials in the end regions are removed and those in the central region remain to form a read sensor. A high-angle ion mill (e.g. between 45-80 degrees) is then performed to remove redeposited material from side walls of the lift-off mask Next, a reactive ion etch (RIE) is used to reduce the thickness and the width of the lift-off mask and to remove capping layer materials from the top edges of the read sensor.

Abstract: A process for assembling an electrochemical cell that utilizes an electrode containment shield to prevent internal electrical short circuits that are caused by fragments of a frangible electrode coming into contact with the battery's opposing electrode. The shield, which may be secured to the current collector, is particularly useful with low volume seals that do not support the separator.

Abstract: A battery having a coiled electrode plate assembly housed in a case that efficiently utilizes the space available in portable electronic appliances is provided. The battery case 1 has a head portion 1a having a circular cross section and a body portion 1b having a substantially square cross section, one side of which is equal to or longer than the diameter of the circular cross section of the head portion.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming flat galvanic elements, wherein a large number of flat cells are inserted next to one another in recesses in a holder, wherein the recesses have been adapted to suit the cross-section of the cells. Conductor tabs on the flat cells point in the same direction and are clamped between contacting springs in the form of plates arranged on holders. The contacting springs contact both sides of the conductor tabs and have contacting surfaces that are much wider than the conductor tabs.

Abstract: A wafer having heterostructure therein is formed using a substrate with recesses formed within a dielectric layer. A magnetized magnetic layer or a polarized electret material is formed at the bottom of each recess. The magnetized magnetic layer or a polarized electret material provides a predetermined magnetic or electrical field pattern. A plurality of heterostructures is formed from on an epitaxial wafer wherein each heterostructure has formed thereon a non-magnetized magnetic layer that is attracted to the magnetized magnetic layer formed at the bottom of each recess or dielectric layer that is attracted to the polarized electret material formed at the bottom of each recess. The plurality of heterostructures is etched from the epitaxial wafer to form a plurality of heterostructure pills.

Abstract: An assembly machine comprises a machine frame, a plurality of work stations arranged on a circular carrier plate secured on the surface of the machine frame, and a rotary dish that is rotationally driven in cycles and arranged concentrically with the carrier plate. The rotary dish protrudes along the circumference of the carrier plate and forms a ring-shaped support surface for work pieces that surround the carrier plate. The machine frame is a cast machine component that comprises a table-like substructure and a console on the top side with a ring-shaped mounting surface for receiving a drive for the rotary dish. The rotary dish drive is a direct drive that comprises a ring-shaped stator with electrical windings that is secured on the mounting surface, and a rotor fitted with permanent magnets. The rotor forms a carrier for and is detachably connected with the rotary dish.

Abstract: A pick and place system comprises a pick and place nozzle. The nozzle includes a groove comprising tapered sides that feed into a depression at the bottom of the groove, and a plurality of air holes configured to allow air suction to attract a component and hold it in the groove in such a manner as to ensure that the component can be accurately placed. The system also comprises a tray configured to hold a plurality of components to be picked up and placed using the pick and place nozzle. The tray can be configured to hold the components in a precise location within the tray.

Abstract: A fabrication method of a circuit board is proposed, wherein a core layer is formed with a plurality of conductive traces, and photo resist is respectively applied on terminals of the conductive traces. Then, a non-solderable material is applied over the core layer as to cover the conductive traces except for the insulating material, and the non-solderable material is adapted to be surface-flush with the insulating material, allowing the insulating material to be exposed to outside of the non-solderable material. Finally, the insulating material is removed from the core layer to expose the terminals of the conductive traces, wherein the exposed terminals are used as bond pads or bond fingers where solder balls, solder bumps or bonding wires can be bonded. This circuit board is cost-effectively fabricated by simplified processes, and beneficial in precisely exposing bond pads or bond fingers, thereby significantly improving yield of fabricated circuit boards.

Abstract: An existing water-lifting pump is converted into a reversible pump-turbine which functions as not only a water-lifting pump, but also a pump-turbine capable of generating electric power. An existing pump runner is modified or replaced with a replacement runner. Movable guide vanes are disposed, or the rotational speed of the runner is increased. Alternatively, water passages in the stationary parts are modified. A pumping station can be given with the function as an urgent power plant in the event of an electric power shortage. A converted pump-turbine having good pump-turbine characteristics can be economically obtained.

Abstract: A method for forming a heat conductive device of superconductive metal block comprises the steps of: placing at least one heat conductive superconductive tubes or containers and melting metal material into a mold; shaping heat conductive superconductive tubes or containers and melting metal material into blocks by die-casting or casting mold so that the heat conductive superconductive tubes or containers are enclosed in the melting metals so as to be as an integral body. The metal block is a high heat conductivity metal, which may be integrally formed with fins. Furthermore, the heat conductive superconductive tube or container is bent to have a helical shape. The heat conductive superconductive tube or container is bent as a U shape or is bent to have a three dimensional shape. Moreover, there are a plurality of metal blocks which are stack packed one by one.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling a hydrodynamic bearing in a motor is provided. The method comprises affixing a first bearing upon a shaft, applying an axial tension force to the shaft, and affixing a second bearing upon the shaft in a spaced apart relation to the first bearing, as the axial force is applied to the shaft.

Abstract: A depilatory cream razor for shaving off applied depilatory cream from the face and other parts of the body with the advantage of movement in any direction.

Abstract: A razor includes a v-shaped head, a plurality of v-shaped blades and a handle. The left and right sides of the v-shaped blades meet at approximately one-hundred and twenty degrees. The bottom of the v-shaped blade is rounded. When configured in a package, the bottom of one v-shaped head fits within a valley defined by another v-shaped head.

Abstract: A folding cutting tool which includes a handle having gripping depressions and a plurality of cutting blades. The blades are rotably connected to the ends of the handle to allow them to be folded into the handle or extend from the handle during operation of the tool. At least one blade has at least one depression that aligns with a depression on the handle. Alternatively, the blades of the tool may fold far enough into the handle to not interfere with the depressions in the handle. The depressions allow for the user to adequately grip the handle to perform a cutting operation.