Abstract: A face frame snap-on hinge for adjustably supporting a door on an associated frame utilizes a hinge cup inserted within a bore provided in the interior side of the door. A hinge pin is mounted inside the hinge cup and pivotally connects with one end of a hinge arm. The other end of the hinge arm forms a connecting and release mechanism for the door. A base plate is adjustably connected to preferably the frame and an adjusting member is fastened to the base plate. A camming screw is associated with the adjusting member and the base plate to permit the adjustment of the door with the frame while the hinge arm and base plate remain connected. The door and frame can be adjusted by two independent procedures, both of which permit adjustment to be made without separating the door from the frame.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for an appliance comprises a channel and a stop connected to the channel. A door mounting lever pivots relative to the channel about a pivot axis on an arc between a first operative position where the door mounting lever is moved a maximum extent in a first direction about said pivot axis on the arc and second operative position where the door mounting lever is moved a maximum extent in a second direction opposite the first direction about the pivot axis on the arc. A glide is operatively coupled to the door mounting lever, e.g., by way of a spring cam member, and is movable slidably on the stop in response to movement of the door mounting lever. A spring biases the glide into continuous engagement with the stop when the door mounting lever is located in both the first and second operative positions and when the door mounting lever moves between the first and second operative positions.

Abstract: A wing or leaf-type hinge assembly for use with a thin panel or lid installation includes a manual snap assembly of its pivot pin. The pivot pin structure includes an interlock, which requires a positive release for disassembly. A backer support plate permits the sandwiching of the thin panel between one wing or leaf member of the hinge and the support plate. A detent mechanism may be included which assists in maintaining (holding) the hinge assembly in a pre-selected position. A sensor may be added to detect the hinge assembly in the open position. Mounting structures assist in the easy mounting of the hinge with fewer fasteners.

Abstract: The present invention provides a door hinge apparatus having a door checking function capable of gradually opening or closing a door of an automobile. The door checking apparatus includes a long groove formed on at least one side portion of a body bracket. The long groove has constricted parts and expanded parts and is formed in accordance with the rotating path of the door bracket about the body bracket. Also provided is a locking means that slideably interacts with the long groove and whereby movement of the door is restricted when the locking means passes through the constricted parts of the long groove.

Abstract: A hinge assembly for a flat display monitor is enclosed. The hinge assembly according to the present invention includes a support plate fastened to a rear side of a flat display monitor; first and second mount brackets, each having a base side fastened to the support plate and a bracket side with a bracket hole; and a hinge shaft rotatably mounted so as to extend through the bracket hole of each mount bracket. The hinge assembly further includes a hinge tongue fixedly coupled to the hinge shaft, the hinge tongue also being coupled to a support leg; means for limiting an inclination angle of the flat display monitor by limiting an angular position of the hinge shaft; and means for adjusting a torque required to change the inclination angle of the flat display monitor. The hinge assembly of the present invention allows a user to adjust the inclination angle of a flat display monitor easily. In addition, the whole processes of making and assembling the hinge assembly are greatly simplified.

Abstract: A pivot hinge has a stem, a bracket and washers provided on opposite sides of the bracket. Each washer is a disk and composed of multiple first sectorial areas and multiple sectorial areas parallel to the first sectorial areas. Each of the first sectorial areas is intermittently connected to one another and a second sectorial area is formed between two adjacent first sectorial areas.

Abstract: A pivot hinge has a first stem provided with a first connection plate, an extension integrally formed with the first connection plate and provided with a slit so defined to divide the extension into a first half and a second half, multiple annular grooves defined in an outer periphery of the extension and a threaded hole defined in the first half. A second stem has a second connection plate and a hollow sleeve integrally formed with the second connection plate and an arcuate cutout defined in an outer periphery of the hollow sleeve. A screw is able to extend into the threaded hole from the arcuate cutout to abut an inner periphery of the second half of the extension to enlarge the diameter of the extension so as to increase the engagement tightness between the extension and the hollow sleeve.

Abstract: A handle for ejecting a fan tray from an electronics enclosure comprises an elongated lever arm and a pair of opposing spring tabs extending from the lever arm disposed at an end of the lever arm. In an embodiment of the invention, the handle further includes a first bushing protruding from one of the opposing spring tabs and a second bushing protruding from a second one of the opposing spring tabs. The first bushing and the second bushing define a pivot axis substantially perpendicular to a long axis of the elongated lever arm, and are configured to snap into opposing retention features of the fan tray. The elongated lever arm is thereby attached to the fan tray and pivotable between a closed position folded against an end of the fan tray, and an open position extending from the fan tray. In another embodiment, the handle further includes a bump edge protruding from the end of the elongated lever arm in a direction opposite to the pair of opposing spring tabs.

Abstract: A generally C shaped power tool handle has two ends for releasably engaging the power tool housing, with a gripping portion between the ends. One of the handle ends has a release lever, while the other of the ends has an attachment arm. The release lever has an actuating end operable to detach the handle from the tool housing. Additional power tool handle embodiments are directed to a tool handle that has a gripping layer and a storage compartment in the handle, with a pliable lip in the handle for resisting movement of stored tools.

Abstract: Flat end head with a mounting section for the flat rod and at least one sliding surface for progressive movement on a sliding guide of a card said sliding guide consisting of a polymer material.

Abstract: A latch system for attaching a child seat to an anchorage of a vehicle seat includes a first latch device connected to a first end of a length of webbing, an adjuster connected to a second end of the length of webbing, and a second latch device. The adjuster has a plate member extending from one end, and the plate member has a connection opening formed therein. The second latch device includes a main member having a hook formed at a first end and a connection aperture at a second end that is distal from the first end. A portion of the second end of the main member passes through the connection opening, and a portion of the plate member passes through the connection aperture.

Abstract: A strap fastener intended for locking at least one strap tightenably arranged in the strap fastener. The locking of the strap or each of the straps is effected by means of a leaf spring (1) and a roller (2, 3) rotatably arranged in some distance from an end edge (4, 5) of the leaf spring (1). The distance is adapted in such a manner that the strap or each of the straps during the locking may be clamped between the respective roller (2, 3) and edge (4, 5).

Abstract: A suspension or staying system uses a length of wire or cable with a hook or plain bead secured to one end. The hook may be secured directly or indirectly to a structure, or pass around a fixed structure such as a beam, purlin or girder, or something fixed thereto, such as a clip, hook or eye, and hooked to the length of wire to form a loop. The hook may include an enlarged beaded end which may be used directly with some fasteners or clamps, or with a clip to form a loop. The clip may be used with the plain beaded end or a hooked beaded end. The enlarged bead of either enables the length of wire to be caught by somewhat smaller holes in a variety of structural fasteners. The other or free end of the wire or cable is extended through a jam cleat and around an object to be suspended or stayed, and then back through the jam cleat to form a tightenable, adjustable loop simply by pulling on the free end.

Abstract: An adjustable magnetic snap fastener for releasably connecting two pieces of material at any one of a number of possible positions. There are a number of stems attached to one plate and a number of magnets attached to another plate. Any one of the stems fits into a hole in any one of the magnets to connect the two sections of the fastener and hence the two pieces of material. Alternatively, there are a number of magnets attached to one plate and a number of magnets attached to another plate, oriented so that every one of the magnets on the first plate is attracted to every one of the magnets on the second plate.

Abstract: A surface fastener and a product attached with the same surface fastener, having a structure for reducing a sound generated upon separation of a surface fastener member itself and capable of reducing a sound generated upon separation of the product attached with the same surface fastener.

Abstract: A means to display cremated remains of humans or animals in a decorative and artistic fashion. In the preferred mode, the remains are applied to one-dimensional or multi-dimensional objects, such as a wall hanging, plaque, or urn, in the form of a silhouette of the deceased. The silhouette may be of the face, head, or body of the person or pet, and, importantly, is derived from at least one photograph for image accuracy. In addition to the ash silhouette, the frame or plaque may include text relating to the deceased, such as the person or animal's name, dates of birth and death, or other inscription. Finally, the decorative item may also include other colors or graphics, including items or scenes related to the life of the deceased.

Abstract: Ashes remains permanent remembrance

Abstract: A method of preventing or at least reducing the pilling of nonwovens of unsplit and/or at least partially split microfibers and/or microfilaments of synthetic polymers containing at least one polyester component and at least one polyamide component and, if necessary, at least one polyurethane component. The method includes treating the nonwoven physically at least once.

Abstract: A method of making a low-cost metal diaphragm sensor that integrates both pressure and temperature sensing in a single sensor assembly utilizes thick-film processing to form a circuit including stress and temperature sensitive elements on the outboard or exposed surface of a thin metal diaphragm separating the circuit from a pressurized fluid. Only a thin layer of dielectric separates the stress and temperature sensitive elements from the diaphragm surface. The stress sensitive elements respond to mechanical stressing of the diaphragm due to the presence of the pressurized fluid, while the temperature sensitive element responds to the temperature of the pressurized fluid. The thermal capacity of the fluid greatly exceeds that of the diaphragm, so that the temperature responsive characteristic of the temperature sensitive element accurately reflects the temperature of the pressurized fluid.

Abstract: A third hand stand also referred to as a tire jack for enabling a single person to position and hold the tire/wheel assembly in the proper position while replacing the tire/wheel assembly on the swing arm or frame a motorcycle. The tire jack comprises a tire support, a lever, a means for connecting the tire support to the lever at a position offset from a longitudinal centerline of the tire support, wherein the tire support is oriented transverse to the lever. The tire jack is operated by positioning the tire support of the tire jack underneath the tire/wheel assembly and moving the lever such that the tire/wheel assembly is elevated and moved laterally until the tire/wheel assembly is properly aligned with the swing arm. The tire/wheel assembly is then attached to the motorcycle.

Abstract: Tools and method for aligning a first polyhedral workpiece with a central axis and for joining the first workpiece with a second workpiece also aligned with the central axis. The aligning tool includes two sets of urging members offset from one another along the central axis of the first workpiece, each set including urging members biased to urge the first workpiece in a direction transverse to the central axis and opposite from the bias direction of the other set. The invention is useful for example in aligning and joining a rotatable prism to a rotor.

Abstract: The invention presented here describes a method of securely attaching accessories to the tailgates of pickup trucks. The preferred method of installation involves use of a positioning device to locate upper fastener(s) that insert blind into the accessory. Forward fasteners are then installed into a forward portion of the accessory to complete the installation. The positioning device may be either discarded or left in place after the installation of the accessory. Pickup truck tailgate accessories that can be mounted using the described attachment system include, among others, a tailgate mounted drag reducing aerostabilizer.

Abstract: The method and apparatus for drilling holes and optionally inserting fasteners of the present invention provide for efficiently drilling holes through a multiple-layer structure because the layers are securely held together during the drilling by an electromagnet and a clamp, each on opposite sides of the structure. The electromagnet and clamp hold the layers together so tightly that burrs do not form within the holes and debris does not accumulate between the layers and, therefore the layers do not have to be disassembled after drilling. In addition, the apparatus and method of the present invention provide for initially drilling the hole with a countersink and for inserting a fastener into the hole, through the electromagnet, immediately after drilling the hole, such that the hole does not have to be revisited after reassembly and drying of the sealant in order to drill a countersink and/or insert a fastener.

Abstract: A process for producing implants made of a bioresorbable metal, particularly magnesium alloys or zinc alloys, in which the material properties of the magnesium or the zinc are changed and the processing and utilization properties are improved by combining process steps for adjusting the properties of the material and subsequent machining. In this way it is possible to produce thin-walled tubular implants, particularly blood vessel support stents, from bioresorbable magnesium or zinc alloys, which are readily deformable without the risk of fracture during implantation.

Abstract: A machining apparatus has a housing defining a supply station and a machining station, a holder slide, and an actuator for displacing the holder slide on the workpiece in a main direction between the stations. A tool at the machining station can machine a workpiece. A pair of bearings spaced apart on the holder slide and defining an axis hold a shaft of a holder mounted on the holder slide between the bearings and having a shaft seated in both of the bearings for pivoting about the axis. The holder is adapted to carry a workpiece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dice system that is configured to manufacture disc drive heads from a substrate. The dice system includes a first dicing station that includes a plurality of processing modules. The dice system also includes a control module separate and distinct from the first dicing station. The control module is adapted and configured to control functions of the first dicing station modules and is further capable of being positioned at a remote location from the first dicing station.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for winding a multi-pole stator (1), having a ferromagnetic sheet core stack (3), an axis of symmetry (2) and a plurality of radially extending poles. A centering step is accomplished in a winding station, with respect to shroud means, and includes arranging the stator (1) in the winding station near at least a shroud (10) and a winding flier (14), relatively aligning the mid-planes of the stator (2) and the shroud (12); winding the stator by the flier and the shroud means with symmetric opening/closing of the shroud with respect to the mid-plane of the stator. The alignment can be obtained by integral relative translation of the stator and the shroud means. Alternatively, the alignment can be obtained by independent closing/opening of two semi-shrouds that form the shroud means, whereby the two semi-shrouds are located symmetrically with respect to the mid-plane of said stack of sheets.

Abstract: A method of assembling the components of a membrane electrode sealed assembly is disclosed. The method includes employing at least one roll with cell sections in order to allow for better alignment of the cell sections of the component layers. Preferably an adhesive is pre-coated onto gasket layers, with the adhesive activated after assembly of the component layers in order to secure the membrane electrode sealed assembly together. The membrane electrode sealed assembly can then be assembled between separator plates to form an individual cell of a fuel cell assembly.

Abstract: The invention is related to a kind of a PCB unloading mechanism, consisting of a floating plate and a moving mechanism attached between a fixing plate and a bed. On both sides of the floating plate insets a bushing, allowing the floating plate to move on a guiding shaft fixed between the fixing plate and the bed. The floating plate moves up and down through the control of the moving mechanism fixed on top of the fixing plate. Moreover, a plurality of ejecting pins are embedded on the surface of the floating plate. The ejecting pins can pass through the corresponding holes on the bed and the template for displacement, allowing the PCB to be released from the fixedness and complete the unloading operation smoothly so as to ensure the accuracy of the positioning for the next processed PCB.

Abstract: A method of making a stacked assembly of integrated circuits (ICs) from prepackaged semiconductor chips is disclosed. The method involves the steps of first starting with a commercially available prepackaged semiconductor chip (e.g. a thin small outline package (TSOP)), that contains bare silicon die within an encapsulant and removing at least part of the encapsulant from the lateral sides to expose the wire bonds. More such prepackaged chips are modified and stacked upon one another. Metalization is performed on the stack to interconnect the layers. An additional embodiment discloses the use of lead frames to the stack of integrated circuits. Additional disclosure covers a method of stacking printed circuit boards (PCBs). A compact and low cost mini-computer is also disclosed that is made using methods of the present invention.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a double-sided circuit board from a board material having a first electric conductor layer and a first electrically insulating layer, including the steps of: making conduction holes in the board material so as to penetrate only the first electrically insulating layer or both the first electrically insulating layer and the first electric conductor layer; forming an electrically conductive thin-film layer on a surface of the first electrically insulating layer and wall surfaces of the conduction holes; forming a second electrically insulating layer on the electrically conductive thin-film layer; forming a first electric conductor wiring by electroplating on predetermined portions of the electrically conductive thin-film layer; covering the first electric conductor wiring with a chemical-resistant film; forming a second electric conductor wiring by chemically dissolving a predetermined portion of another surface of the first electric conductor layer; and removing the second electricall

Abstract: In a method for repairing damaged rotor blades (17) of the turbine part (11) of a gas turbine (10), at least the surface of the rotor blades (17) which are seated in the turbine part (11) and surrounded by a hot-gas casing is treated from the outside through a suitable opening (23).

Abstract: A method of forming a stabilizer bar is provided that includes the steps of roll forming sheet metal coil into a continuous tube. Next, a first portion of the continuous tube is flattened. The first portion of the continuous tube is sheared to define a first end. Next, a second portion of the continuous tube is flattened. The continuous tube is sheared at the second portion to define a final unit length with a second end opposite the first end. That is, the length is sheared from the rest of the continuous tube. The final length is the length is needed to form a single stabilizer bar. Finally, the final unit length is deformed into the desired stabilizer bar shape.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for manufacturing a hydro dynamic bearing device is provided for the finishing treatment of lubricating oil after lubricating the hydro dynamic bearing device, specifically for properly and effectively wiping off the lubricating oil adhering to the outside of the housing and adjusting the oil-level height of the lubricating oil filled in the housing.

Abstract: An electric shaver having a cutter head that includes a movable cutter unit. With a single switching operation of a mode-switching dial that switches the operating mode of the shaver and is installed on the shaver main body, the movable cutter unit is moved upward or downward from a normal position, and the angle of inclination of the cutter head with respect to the shaver main body 1 is varied as well.

Abstract: An electric shaver including first and second oscillators that convert rotational driving, which is supplied from a driving motor via joint portions that are connected to each other in a plurality of locations in the height direction of the shaver, into reciprocating driving that is oriented in mutually opposite directions and transmit this reciprocating driving to cutter units. The first and second oscillators are connected to first and second eccentric pins which are installed in upright at positions where phases are substantially opposite above and below the eccentric joint portions.

Abstract: By providing a movable, separate, and independent blade member which is normally maintained in a stowed and hidden position, a combined, integrated, multi-purpose scissors and box cutting product is achieved. In the present invention, the combined, integrated, scissors and box cutting product incorporates two arm members pivotally mounted to each other, with each arm member incorporating a blade portion and a handle portion. In the preferred construction, the movable blade member is retained within one handle portion of one arm member of the combined, integrated, scissors and box cutting product, with the movable blade member being deployed for use only upon activation by the user. In this way, the blade member remains concealed and hidden within the handle portion of the arm member in order to prevent unwanted or accidental contact of the blade member when not desired.

Abstract: Hedge shears has a pair of hands, a pair of blades and a rotatable connector secured between the handles and the blades. Each handle has a handle drive slot and each blade has a blade drive slot. The rotatable connector consists of two connecting plates. Each connecting plate has an elongated hole defined in the connecting plate and has a transverse abutting plate formed on an edge of the connecting plate adjacent to the transverse abutting plate of the other connecting plate. A pivot hole is defined in each abutting plate, and a shaft passes through the pivot holes. Two shaft hubs hold opposite ends of the shaft, and a pin secured under each hub passes through the drive slots in the handles or the blades. The blades are able to rotate around the shaft and be operated by the handles by moving the shaft longitudinally.

Abstract: A combination measuring, marking and cutting tool comprising a housing, a measuring tape extendable from the housing, a ferrule attached to the free end of the measuring tape, an aperture formed in the ferrule, and a T-shaped pivot tab secured to the housing in proximity to the measuring tape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to knives and related implements, and, more particularly, to methods and apparatus for attaching a handle to a tang of a knife. One aspect of the invention is for attaching a handle to a tang of a knife by removably coupling an insert having a threaded bore onto a portion of the tang, the insert being adapted to couple with a coupler, the coupler comprising a threaded rod and an expanded head, such as, but not limited to, a bolt. The engagement of the insert and the coupler pulls together the tang and the handle in removably coupling engagement.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for mounting and aligning a modular lamp controller. A representative embodiment includes a mounting adapter assembly and a laser alignment tool. The mounting adapter assembly is configured to couple to a housing of the modular lamp controller and includes a jam nut and a mounting adapter. The mounting adapter includes internal threads for connecting to a mounting pipe, external threads for locating the jam nut, and a step configured to revolve around an axis of the mounting adapter. The step is configured to rotatably lock the housing. The laser alignment tool is configured to couple to the housing and includes a bracket configured to couple to the housing and a laser coupled to the bracket.

Abstract: A chalk line tool is provided having a tear-drop shaped body which houses a chalk line spool and chalk for coating the chalk line and a handle connected to the body and acting as a reservoir for additional chalk. The reservoir feeds the cavity in the body. The flow of chalk is controlled between the reservoir and the cavity. The handle advantageously acts to maintain the operator's hands away from the hand crank used to retract the chalk line and provides an extended reach with the tool for improved ergonomics when using the tool. The chalk line tool can be manufactured with the handle or can be retrofit with parts which are supplied as a kit.

Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes an integral on-board power supply/recharger unit.

Abstract: A blister type packaging, housing at least one golf glove, has a device and indicia incorporated within the package whereby a user may estimate his/her glove size by merely placing his/her hand on a measuring station that will determine glove size by the length of the middle finger.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a saddle support device to compensate for the variations between the compound curved surfaces of animal backs and the corresponding compound curved surfaces of saddles. In particular, this disclosure is directed to a saddle support device and an adjustable form jig and a method to build the saddle support device with the adjustable form jig, to correct for the variation between the compound curved surfaces of animal backs and the corresponding compound curved surface of saddles, in order to permit a variety of saddles to fit an individual animal's back.

Abstract: An adjustable portable power tool guide having a base plate, a base plate cutting edge to define a cut line, an adjustable tool guide rail for guiding a portable power tool cutter adjacent to the cutting edge, and an adjustable control bar that defines a reliable and predetermined angle between the cutting edge and the control bar.

Abstract: A drying apparatus which prepares granulated plastic for an injection molding machine, including a centrifugal apparatus configured for receiving the granulated plastic therein, at least a portion of the centrifugal apparatus being configured to rotate and thereby impart centrifugal force upon the granulated plastic and a dry air distributor fluidly coupled with the centrifugal apparatus and configured to deliver dry air within the centrifugal apparatus.

Abstract: A vertical, centrifugal separator used for drying drill cuttings prior to transport or further processing. The separator is adapted to receive scavenged heat from any source and is further adapted to include internal conveyers, thereby lowering the overall operating profile and providing increased cuttings retention time within a heated environment.

Abstract: A method of cooling a material web includes, after drying a material web, moving the material web in a given direction on a meander-shaped web path over a cooling cylinder and at least one other cylinder disposed at a location selected from a group thereof consisting of a location upline and a location downline from the cooling cylinder, as viewed in the given direction of the web path, providing for the moving of the material web to be with at least partial looping thereof over the cooling cylinder and the other cylinder, and arranging the cylinders with respect to one another so as to exclude contact pressure with one another that is in effect between two respective ones of the cylinders; a device for performing the method.

Abstract: A garment drying apparatus (200) is disclosed having a frame (201), a porous net 204, slip proof pads (205,206), an adjustable width garment hanger (202) and a hook (203) to support said adjustable width garment hanger; the frame (201) rests at an acute angle from the floor to provide iron free drying effect.