Abstract: A drum with a drum closure provided in a drum wall comprises an insert and a shut-off cap which can be placed in the insert which insert is situated in a collar on the drum wall pointing towards the outside of the drum and has a first flange which rests against the inside of the drum wall and a second flange which is flanged radially outwards over the collar and also a sealing ring which is wedged between the first flange and the inside of the drum wall. An additional seal which may or may not be connected to the sealing ring, is provided between the collar and the insert lying opposite in order to improve the sealing.

Abstract: An attachment device (1) secures an enclosure to the roof frame (2) of a golf cart has a sleeve portion which wraps around the frame (2) and is secured by zipper teeth (9). An optional flap (14 15) extending from the sleeve portion has attachment means to secure an enclosure. Opening slots (13) in the flap allow windshield opening release brackets (7) to be inserted therethrough.

Abstract: An RF probe for a plasma chamber picks up current and voltage samples of the RF power applied to an RF plasma chamber, and the RF voltage and current waveforms are supplied to respective mixers. A local oscillator supplies both mixers with a local oscillator signal at the RF frequency plus or minus about 15 KHz, so that the mixers provide respective voltage and current baseband signals that are frequency shifted down to the audio range. The phase relation to the applied current and voltage is preserved in the baseband signals. These baseband signals are then applied to a stereo, two-channel A/D converter, which provides a serial digital signal to a digital signal processor or DSP. A local oscillator interface brings a feedback signal from the DSP to the local oscillator. The DSP can be suitably programmed to obtain complex Fast Fourier Transforms of the voltage and current baseband samples.

Abstract: A variable frequency ring oscillator is controlled by a control signal and has an odd number of cascaded inverting gates. The inverting gates each have input terminals receiving an input signal. Except for the first of the cascaded inverting gates, each input signal on a gate is the output from the preceding inverting gate. The input terminal of the first of the inverting gates receives the output of the last of the inverting gates. At least one inverting gate is a cell having a gain variable as a function of a control signal. An output signal ext of the circuit is an inversion of an input signal inp and has a hysteresis that is a function of a control signal cont. The term “hysteresis” as used herein signifies, for example, a variable frequency signal remaining substantially in its current state for a certain length of time after which the variable frequency signal changes state with a magnitude that is a function of a control signal, upon change of state of an input signal.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for the elimination of color from a multi-color image document is described. All color information for every picture element of the image of the document is provided concurrently and for every picture element PEL the image signal of all provided colors are analyzed and for every picture element that image signal of that color is selected which has the minimum contrast relative to the background of the image document.

Abstract: A height-adjustable footrest for toilets for preferably using while a user is seated upon a toilet stool. The height-adjustable footrest for toilets includes a base being adapted to rest upon a floor; and also includes upright adjustable support assemblies being mounted upon the base and including tubular base members each having an open top end and a bore extending therein, and also including shaft members being movably disposed inwardly and outwardly of the tubular base members; and further includes elongate cross members being mounted upon the shaft members with each of the cross members interconnecting a pair of the shaft members; and also includes elongate footrest support member being pivotally disposed between and interconnecting the elongate cross members; and further includes footrest members being mounted to the elongate footrest support member; and also includes an assembly of raising and lowering the footrest members.

Abstract: A washing platform has a generally flat upper work surface. A spout is located adjacent the washing platform and provides a stream of fluid which impinges the work surface. The bowl can be removably placed on the washing platform to receive water from the spout. The bowl has an aperture through the bottom and a gasket which is attached to an exterior surface of the bowl around the aperture. When the bowl is placed on the work surface, the gasket provides a seal that inhibits flow of fluid there between until a user lifts the bowl to drain the water there from.

Abstract: A bed assembly is disclosed for use within a moving vehicle which vehicle includes a base support floor and a plurality of side wall members. The bed assembly includes a frame adapted to support a mattress and which has a generally rectangular perimeter. A plurality of attachment members are secured to the vehicle and are spaced about the perimeter of the frame. A plurality of tension elements interconnect the frame and the attachment members. Finally, a plurality of adjustable shock absorbing and dampening devices interconnect the frame and the vehicle base support floor to provide vertical support to the frame. The shock absorbing and dampening devices are aligned angularly relative to the frame to cooperate with the tension elements to dampen the fore-and-aft, lateral and vertical motion of the frame relative to the vehicle base support floor and side wall members during movement of the vehicle.

Abstract: A kit of various beach products consisting of a ground covering such as a blanket, spread, mat or towel and the like with a plurality of loops or buttonholes at multiple locations on the top and bottom of the hem which can be optionally rolled into a sheath for storage and transport of ground anchors; a plurality of direct attachment ground anchor pins or tethered ground anchor assemblies which are used to secure the covering to the ground or sand; which tethered ground anchors also incorporate a capped cup holder, a flag or a fastener. A compact kit of such products are useful for the convenience, enjoyment and safety of a person at the beach, pool or patio.

Abstract: A crib safety sheet/blanket with a fitted sheet portion having a front surface and a back surface two opposing ends defining pockets for snugly fitting the sheet to a mattress. A blanket is sewn along its midline to the center of the fitted sheet, defining two blanket halves. Mating strips of hook and loop fastening material are attached to the two halves of the blanket, so that an infant may be placed on the blanket with the two halves of the blanket wrapped around the infant and fastened to retain the infant in a supine position. A plurality of elastic straps may extend across the bottom of the fitted sheet and be removably secured to the side of the sheet with mating strips of hook and loop fastening material to retain the sheet on the mattress.

Abstract: A cover assembly designed and structured to protectively enclose a mattress of the type used in medical facilities such as on hospital beds, stretchers, gurneys, etc. A casing is formed from a flexible, high strength, water impermeable material which is resistant to rupture or abrasion and which has characteristics which facilitates its use in the environment of a hospital or other medical facility. The casing includes a reinforcement assembly in the form of one or more flexible material panels, which may be formed from a material similar or identical to that from which the casing is formed and which are attached to different elongated outer walls of the casing so as to extend over a mid-portion thereof and be aligned substantially with a mid-portion of a body supported on the mattress, thereby providing supplementary support to the body so as to resist the mid-portion of the body sinking excessively into the mattress.

Abstract: A modular bridge apparatus includes a self-supporting truss section that can be lifted and transported as a structural unit. The modular bridge has left and right longitudinally extending trusses. Each truss section is made of an upper longitudinal chord member and a lower longitudinal chord member which are connected together at a plurality of joints with vertical and diagonally inclined web members. In the preferred embodiment, these longitudinally extending trusses occur on opposite sides of the bridge, defining the sides of the road surface and extend between supports on each end. A plurality of transverse beams extend between the left and right side trusses of the bridge at an elevation that is higher than the lower longitudinal chord members of the trusses. Some of the transverse beams extend beyond the lower longitudinal chord member, and are connected to the upper longitudinal chord members with an inclined diagonal kicker.

Abstract: A quick load air gun for cleaning conduits by propelling a foam projectile through the conduit by means of a compressed air charge. The air gun includes a quick load port for inserting projectiles into the gun chamber, and a compressed air circuit including an air control valve operated by a trigger for admitting a compressed air charge into the chamber, and for venting the chamber to ambiance on release of the trigger.

Abstract: An engine block cylinder groove cleaner for cleaning the grooves in the cylinder of a diesel engine. The engine block cylinder groove cleaner includes a main housing comprising a lower portion. A plurality of groove cleaning members each being outwardly extendable from the lower portion. The groove cleaning member scrapes out debris from a circumferential groove when the main housing is rotated.

Abstract: The invention concerns a surface contacting disc for location around the inlet of a suction operated pool cleaner wherein at least one concentric groove is provided in the surface engaging face of the disc which provides flexibility for the outer part of the disc to fold progressively along the grooves.

Abstract: A fluid recirculating cleaning device includes an exhaust port defining an exhaust port longitudinal axis, a fluid source end and an exhaust end defining a first cross-sectional area. A suction port includes a suction port longitudinal axis, a fluid exit end and a fluid entrance end defining a second cross-sectional area greater than the first cross-sectional area. The suction port includes a second outer surface that extends from the entrance end toward the fluid exit end. A vacuum blower motor sucks fluid in through the suction port to create fluid flow away from the vacuum motor and toward the exhaust port exhaust end. The exhaust port exhaust end is recessed from the suction port fluid entrance end and the two ports are located with respect to one another so that fluid flow from the exhaust port will be effectively drawn into the suction port.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner system having an electric powerhead with a first switch actuator component which can be actuated with a user's thumb, to turn on and off the powerhead, and a second switch actuator component which can be actuated with the user's foot, to also turn on and off the powerhead. The first switch actuator component is used when the powerhead is being used in a handheld cleaning mode. The second switch actuator component is used when the powerhead is being used in a floor cleaning mode along with an upright handle attached to the powerhead. An anti-tip over lockout system is incorporated for preventing the powerhead from being accidentally turned on when it is being held in an upside down orientation, such as during cleaning of a beater brush thereof.

Abstract: A handle for removing, carrying or otherwise manipulating a device is disclosed. The handle includes features that allow it to engage the mounting rails on other mounting features associated with the device. The handle is constructed such that when properly installed, pulling the handle causes the mounting rails to move both in the direction of the pulling force and perpendicularly thereto, toward each other. This allows the mounting rails to clear security features of the larger assembly, device bay, or housing in which the device is mounted or rests. The handle may be constructed so that it is removable, either with or without removal of the mounting assemblies or mounting rails. Further, the handle may be constructed to allow a user access to the front of a device while the handle is installed.

Abstract: A buckle device includes a body, a fastening element and a latch assembly. A first strap is secured to the body. The fastening element includes a rod formed thereon. The fastening element is mounted on the body so that it can be pivoted between a first position for allowing winding of a second strap around the rod and a second position for tensing up the second strap by means of the rod. The latch assembly can retain the fastening element in the second position. The body includes two side plates. The fastening element includes two side plates between which the rod is formed. A shaft is used to mount the fastening element on the body. The side plates of the body each define a hole for receiving the shaft. The side plates of the fastening element each define a hole for receiving the shaft. The latch assembly includes a latch mounted on the fastening element.

Abstract: The present invention provides a Self-Closing Clasp Assembly designed to allow a loose object to be easily attached to an object that is already being conveniently handled or carried by a person. The Self-Closing Clasp Assembly is comprised of three elements: a Self-Closing Element linked by an Elongated Element to a Connecting Element. The Self-Closing Element is sized to grasp around an object that is relatively structural in nature, such as a shoulder-bag strap, belt or strap on a golfbag and is designed to be operated with one hand. The Self-Closing Element preferably comprises a self-closing clasp, or ring. The Elongated Element can be rigid or flexible and is preferably formed by items such as one or more chain links, an adjustable or fixed-length strap, or a bar, and is preferably used to link the Self-Closing Element to the Connecting Element. The Connecting Element preferably consists of a self-closing clasp, clip, clasp, bolt, finial, or ring and is designed to be affixed to the loose object.

Abstract: A hook device has a main body having a pair of arm portions, a connection portion and a hook portion, a block mount disposed on the main body, a fastener seat disposed on the block mount, and a torsion spring. The block mount has a generally U-shaped middle portion, a pair of side collars connected to the generally U-shaped middle portion, and a positioning through hole. The fastener seat has a pivot pin support portion, a through aperture, a proximal end, and a distal end. Each side collar surrounds one of the arm portions of the main body. The torsion spring is disposed in the fastener seat. The pivot pin support portion of the fastener seat is inserted in the generally U-shaped middle portion of the block mount. A pivot pin fastens the block mount, the fastener seat, and the torsion spring together.

Abstract: A method of forming a capacitor with low inductance connection terminals, comprising a first surface including a first electrode of porous metal, forming a dielectric layer on the first electrode, forming a second electrode on the dielectric layer, attaching a plurality of electrically coupled connection terminals to the first electrode on the first surface and attaching a plurality of electrically coupled connection terminals to the second electrode on the first surface.

Abstract: A frame is supported on adjustable jacks for aligning with a pile driver hammer body for removal or installation of the hammer piston. A terminal tube on the frame clamps to the hammer and a powered ram moves the piston.

Abstract: A cylindrical drum, which comprises a sheet of maraging steel with welded opposite ends, is severed into a plurality of rings of predetermined width, and the rings are rolled to a predetermined length, after which circumferential lengths of the rings are corrected. The rings are aged by placing the rings into an aging chamber, heating the aging chamber to a predetermined aging temperature, and keeping the rings at the predetermined aging temperature for a predetermined period of time. Thereafter, the rings are nitrided by transferring the rings from the aging chamber into a nitriding chamber which is disposed independently of the aging chamber and has been heated to a predetermined nitriding temperature, while maintaining the rings at the aging temperature, keeping the rings at the nitriding temperature in an atmosphere containing at least an ammonia gas for a predetermined period of time, and cooling the rings.

Abstract: A method for creating a releasable joint between two components wherein one of the components is elastically deformed by radial compressive forces in such a way that one effective circumferential contour corresponds to the corresponding effective circumferential contour of the other component with a predefined clearance, and the two components are fitted together. After being fitted together, a compressive joint is created by the fact that the deformed component is elastically deformed back by reducing or discontinuing the radial compressive forces. What is used as the elastically deformable component is a hollow body which has multiple cavities in its wall, and the radial compressive forces are exerted on the inner or outer contour of the hollow body located opposite the effective circumferential contour in such a way that their working lines, considered in the circumferential direction, run approximately centeredly through the cavities.

Abstract: To develop a method for installing an end member to a hollow shaft member for an office equipment in which a high degree of coaxiality and a high degree of vertical state can be attained, its manufacturing stages are simple and they can be realized under a less-expensive cost. The present invention is constituted by the steps comprising (1) using a hollow shaft member made of soft metal; (2) inserting the end member made of hard metal formed with a fitting groove satisfying some requirements into the hollow shaft; (3) forming round holes at the central part of each of the split dies and preparing a molding machine having more than three pressing members toward the center of each of the round holes; and (4) installing the end member to the shaft member with the pressing force of the pressing member.

Abstract: A lamination ceramic chip inductor includes at least one pair of insulation layers; and at least one conductive pattern which is interposed between the at least one pair of insulation layers and forming a conductive coil. At least one conductive pattern includes a conductive pattern formed as a result of electroforming.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing includes 2 mushroom plating process starts with an overplated component which includes an enlarged mushroom head having outer portions which overhang a resist layer. The next step in the first process embodiment is a heating step in which the resist layer is hard baked. Thereafter, using a dry etch process, such as a reactive ion etch (RIE) process, the hard baked resist layer is removed in all areas except beneath the overhang of the mushroom head. The area beneath the overhang thereby remains filled with hard baked resist. Thereafter, the device is ultimately encapsulated such that no voids and/or redeposition problems exist under the overhang due to the presence of the hard baked resist. In an alternative process embodiment of the present invention the dry etch process is conducted first upon the resist layer, such that the resist layer is removed in all areas except under the overhang. Thereafter, the device is baked, such that hard baked resist remains beneath the overhang.

Abstract: To measure positions of a plurality of thin film magnetic head elements formed in a line on a bar, the quantity of positions of samples in the bar is estimated from the magnetic head elements the amount of deviation in position of the next element, and the distance between the elements are obtained, and the amount of deviation and distance are estimated by a primary approximate linear or several-order approximate curve. The estimated amount and the distance between the elements are moved simultaneously, and an image formed by a lens optical system is photo-converted to an image signal, and dimensions are computed. The conversion step is carried out immediately after movement of the next element and is continuously repeated, and the computing step is processed in parallel with the conversation step.

Abstract: Methods for adjusting the curvature of a slider may include providing a first slider including an air bearing surface and a back surface opposite the air bearing surface. The camber and crown of the first slider are measured, and a plurality of scribes are made at positions on the back surface of the first slider. The change in camber and crown due to each scribe on the first slider is measured. The scribe position and change in crown and camber per position is recorded in a data structure. A second slider is provided, the second slider including an air bearing surface and a back surface opposite the air bearing surface. The camber and crown of the second slider are measured. A desired amount of change in crown and camber is determined. Scribe positions are selected based on information from the data structure so that the desired amount of change in crown and camber will be obtained. The back surface of the second slider is scribed at the selected scribe positions.

Abstract: A bottom spin valve sensor employs a seed layer for a nickel oxide (NiO) antiferromagnetic pinning layer for the purpose of increasing magnetoresistance of the sensor (dR/R). The spin valve sensor can be a simple spin valve or an antiparallel (AP) spin valve sensor. In the preferred embodiment the seed layer is tantalum oxide TayOx or copper (Cu).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thin-film magnetic head includes the steps of: forming a first shield layer and a first portion of a second shield layer to be placed in one plane and insulated from each other; forming at least part of a thin-film coil on the first portion of the second shield layer such that the coil is insulated from the first portion; forming a first insulating layer on the first shield layer; forming a magnetoresistive element on the first insulating layer; forming a second insulating layer on the magnetoresistive element; forming a second portion of the second shield layer on the second insulating layer; forming a gap layer on the second portion of the second shield layer; and forming a second magnetic layer on the gap layer.

Abstract: A process for forming stable integrated resistors (14) and capacitors (28) on organic substrates (12). The resistors (14) and capacitors (28) are capable of a wide range of resistance and capacitance values, yet can be processed in a manner that does not detrimentally effect the organic substrate (12) or entail complicated processing. The method generally entails the use of thick-film materials usually of the types used to form resistors and capacitors on ceramic substrates. The thick-film materials are applied to an electrically-conductive foil (20) and then heated to bond the thick-film material to the foil (20) and form a solid resistive or capacitive mass (16/30). The foil (20) is then laminated to an organic substrate (12), such that the resistive/capacitive mass (16/30) is attached to and preferably embedded in the organic substrate (12).

Abstract: An electronic component mounting apparatus uses sensors and a controller to correct the position at which a component holder, generally a suction nozzle, captures a component, thus avoiding component capture errors and failures. More specifically, sensors detect a deviation amount between a predetermined location on a component absorbed by a suction nozzle and the suction position of the suction nozzle. The deviation amount is multiplied by a sensitivity coefficient, and the resulting adjusted deviation amount is then applied by the controller to correct the position of the suction nozzle when capturing a subsequent component. Accordingly, the subsequent component is absorbed by the suction nozzle normal to the component and at a position substantially centered with respect to the component, reducing the occurrence of suction errors.

Abstract: A method of and apparatus for assembling a disk drive. The method comprises steps of clamping a number of head suspension assemblies in an actuator body such that base plate hubs in the suspensions are in alignment with corresponding boss holes in actuator arms extending from the actuator body, inserting closed jaws between the actuator arms and in alignment with the base plates, and opening the jaws a reach sufficient to urge each base plate hub into a corresponding boss hole. The jaws are opened by any suitable mechanism, for example by driving a wedge in between the closed jaws. A novel apparatus is employed for joining base plate hubs to actuator arms extending from an actuator body. The apparatus includes an actuator body clamp adapted to hold a number of suspensions in the actuator body, with hubs of the suspensions in alignment with boss holes in the actuator arms.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a worked-wire product from a wire (10) including, all coaxially arranged, a core conductor (11), an insulator (12), an outer conductor (13), a metal-evaporated film (14) and a sheath (15) is provided. The method comprises the steps of exposing a portion of the outer conductor (13); holding the exposed portion at two positions by gripping with metallic foils (2a; 2b) and fixtures (3; 4); bending the outer conductor (13) about a bending center (S) until it is circumferentially cut off, the bending being effected while applying ultrasonic vibrations on the outer conductor (13) through the fixture (4); removing the cut off portion of the outer conductor (13) to expose a portion of the insulator (12); and removing the exposed portion of the insulator (12) to expose a portion of the core conductor (11).

Abstract: A method includes populating components in a cavity of a substrate, disposing a polymer over the components and within the cavity. The polymer is cured and a thin film is formed on the polymer. In addition, a method includes forming an EMI shield within a medical device by depositing a thin film of metal on a surface within the medical device. The thin film of metal, of gold, aluminum, or copper, is formed by vapor deposition or sputtering.

Abstract: A fixture to couple an integrated circuit to a circuit board is disclosed and claimed. The fixture includes a base member and a holder to retain the circuit board in a selected position relative to the base member. A clamp assembly is included to hold a package containing the integrated circuit in a predetermined position on the circuit board and to cause electrical contact between the integrated circuit and the circuit board.

Abstract: A part mounting apparatus mounts a part, such as a film electronic part, accurately and efficiently on a substrate, such as a glass substrate. A measuring device (21) moves along the edges of a glass substrate (31) and measures the distance between the measuring device (21) and the glass substrate (31) at predetermined positions. The measuring device (21) gives measured data to a controller (22). The controller (22) determines the state of deformation of the glass substrate (31) on the basis of the measured data and controls suctions to be applied by suction pads (12) included in a substrate conveying unit (10) to the glass substrate (31) on the basis of the measured data. The glass substrate (31) being conveyed by the substrate conveying unit (10) receives downward suctions of the suction pads (12) and upward reaction forces of props (13).

Abstract: A method for laser drilling blind vias at multiple depths in a multilayer panel comprising forming a panel having a plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of dielectric layers interposed therebetween, a first relief in the first conductive layer, a second relief in a second conductive layer, and a blind pin in the third conductive layer, the first and second reliefs and blind pin being aligned. The panel is irradiated, laser energy passing through the first and second reliefs to remove material from the first and second dielectric layers and then plated, thereby forming a blind via from the first to third conductive layers through the second conductive layer. A printed circuit board has two conductive layers by a dielectric layer, and a blind via electrically interconnecting the first and third conductive layers through the first and second dielectric layers and second conductive layer. The blind via can be round or oblong.

Abstract: A process for forming a cable by intermittently feeding flat cables in a common direction and transporting the cables in parallel in a common direction to a heat bonding device. The side edges of the flat cables are heat bonded in a heat bonding device over a predetermined length, the heat bonded flat cables are taken up in synchronization with the transporting thereof and the flat cables are cut at predetermined times.

Abstract: In a method of forming a connector press-connecting terminal 10 including a pair of opposed press-connecting blades 22R and 22L (24R and 24L) formed respectively on opposite right and left side wall plates 20R and 20L thereof formed by a metal sheet, the press-connecting blades being adapted to be electrically press-connected to a connection end portion of a cable L in a gripping manner. In this method, cuts 30 are formed respectively in press-connecting blade-forming portions of the flat metal sheet beforehand plated with an electrically-conductive material, and subsequently a plurality of drawing operations are applied to the press-connecting blade-forming portion at each of the cut portions 30 sequentially from the proximal end portion of the press-connecting blade 22R, 22L (24R, 24L) to the distal end portion thereof, thereby forming the press-connecting blade of a bent shape.

Abstract: A method is for producing a turbine blade, in particular, a gas turbine blade, comprising a head, a foot, and a blade section, in addition to an internal canalization system, including individual channels through which coolant gas can pass along a flow path within the turbine blade. The turbine blade also includes a throttle device which influences the passage of the coolant gas without impairing the flow of the coolant gas in the intake area. The throttle device is located in the rear section of the flow path, and is positioned upstream of the exit openings.

Abstract: A method is provided for coating a radiator support assembly for a motor vehicle including the steps of providing magnesium components for the radiator support assembly and coating the magnesium components. The method also includes the steps of assembling the magnesium components into the radiator support assembly and painting the radiator support assembly.

Abstract: Wellbore survey methods and apparatus for wireline and measurement-while-drilling operations are disclosed which include a gyroscope, wherein the gyroscope has a spin axis, aligned with the instrument axis, and further having two sensitive axis orthogonally related to the spin axis and to each other. In addition, the wellbore survey apparatus contains a drive means, functionally connected with the gyroscope, to rotate the gyro about the instrument axis. The wellbore survey apparatus also contains a set of accelerometers, wherein the sensitive axis are aligned orthogonally to each other, and said drive means is functionally connected to the accelerometers to rotate the accelerometers about the instrument axis. Sensors determine the azimuthal direction of inclination of the wellbore at a first location therein and while traversing from said first location.

Abstract: A device for leveling a plug receiving receptacle in an electric outlet box is disclosed which comprises a surface having spaced apart opposing male bar prongs arranged along generally parallel axes extending about perpendicular from the surface, arranged to insert into corresponding female bar slots of an electric plug receiver and level means, arranged to indicate horizontal and vertical level of an axis perpendicularly intersecting the parallel bar prong axes.

Abstract: An alignment tool for assembling a rear plate and a frame of a flat display panel is introduced. The rear plate includes a front surface, a rear surface opposing to the front surface for adhering with the frame in an aligning process, and an alignment mark located at the front surface. The alignment mark has a predetermined thickness and is protruded from the front surface. The alignment tool includes a base, a clamp arm and an upper arm. The base further includes a base top surface and an alignment notch. The base top surface is used for contacting with the front surface of the rear plate and the alignment notch has at least two alignment sides for matching with the alignment mark. The clamp arm is protruded from the base, and the upper arm is protruded from the clamp arm and used for aligning with the frame. The upper arm includes an arm lower surface parallel to and spaced apart from the base top surface by a predetermined distance for forming an open space in between.

Abstract: A method of drying a paper web is provided. The method utilizes a dryer, such as a through-dryer, having a first dryer section and a second dryer section. Within the first dryer section, a relatively wet paper web is dried at an elevated temperature, such as between about 400° F. to about 500° F. After being dried by the first dryer section, the web is relatively dry and is further dried by the second dryer section at a reduced temperature, such as between about 300° F. to about 400° F. A variety of control techniques can also be utilized to control the temperature of each dryer section.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for the removal of moisture from particulized, solid food products, comprising; a housing (9); a perforated plate (2), creating two chambers (3, 4) in the housing (1), gas-inlets (5, 6), present below the perforated plate (2); an outlet (8) in the perforated plate (2), provided with a removable plug (9); heating means (15, 18) for the gases. The invention further concerns a process for the removal of moisture from solid, small particles, by subjecting these particles, while in an annular, fluidized bed to a heat treatment for a specific time.

Abstract: An insole includes a forefoot portion having a lower first recess; a cupped heel portion having a lower second recess; a mid-foot portion connecting together the forefoot portion and the heel portion, the mid-foot portion including a medial arch portion, and the forefoot, heel and mid-foot portions formed from a unitary resilient material; a plurality of protuberances in the second recess and having lower edges generally coplanar with a lower surface of the heel portion in surrounding relation to the second recess; a plurality of spaced apart spring walls formed from a viscoelastic gel in the first recess, the spring walls having lower edges generally coplanar with a lower surface of the forefoot portion which is in surrounding relation to the first recess; and a shell extending under the mid-foot portion and made of a resilient material that is stiffer than the unitary resilient material.