Abstract: A method for producing window components using polymer based, metallurgy based, extruded, injection molded, or wood material is provided. This invention provides a low cost, highly reliable, low defect method of producing window components by machining from a singular piece of material, providing bendable portions, with angled portions adapted to fit together to define a wide range of window shapes and sizes.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a monolithic silicon acceleration sensor is disclosed. The monolithic silicon acceleration sensor is micromachined from silicon to form one or more sensor cells, each sensor cell having an inertial mass positioned by beam members fixed to a silicon support structure. A sandwiched etch-stop layer is formed between a first silicon wafer section and a second silicon wafer section. A first section of the inertia mass and beam members are formed by etching a U-shaped channel and a bar-shaped channel in the first wafer section of the sandwiched layer to the etch-stop layer. A second section of the inertial mass is formed by aligning a frame-shaped channel in the second wafer section with the U-shaped channel and the bar-shaped channel in the first section, and etching the frame-shaped channel to the etch-stop layer. After stripping exposed etch-stop layer, an inertial mass positioned by beam members fixed to a silicon support structure is formed.

Abstract: A spiral inductor (11) or component of a transformer, compatible with very large scale integrated processing, that achieves a higher Q value without occupying more space, by splitting each of one or more turns (13) into two or more crisscrossing or interwoven smaller-width turns (13a 13b).

Abstract: The method makes it possible to form a stator of an electric motor by means of a multiple-slide press (21, 22, 23). The starting point is a bundle consisting of rectilinear segments of sheets obtained by stamping and welded. The stator is formed by means of four successive operations carried out by four groups of slides of a multiple-slide press and corresponding dies. The cylinder formed is subsequently welded along its joining generatrix and is calibrated in a hydraulic press.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manually installing a surface mount connector having at least one ground bar on printed circuit board (PCB). The method and apparatus include inserting a ground bar along a length of a channel of an installation tool, where the channel is sized to receive the ground bar such that a portion of the ground bar extends from the channel. Both the ground bar and installation tool are disposed over a particular area of the PCB, and the tool is used to align the ground bar. The exposed portion of the ground bar is then soldered to the PCB, and the tool is used to repeat the method for the remaining unsoldered portions of the ground bar. The connector is then installed over the soldered ground bar.

Abstract: A tool is provided for removing a first connector portion from a second connector portion. The first connector portion has a retraction feature thereon. The tool has a piston assembly that has a channel therethrough. A cross-member slidably receives the piston assembly. The cross-member has a slot therein. The cross-member has a post head sized to be received within the retraction feature. The pin is positioned within the channel and is slidably received within the slot.

Abstract: A process including providing a semiconductor device including a bond pad, and an under bump metallurgy overlying the bond pad. Forming a solder structure over the under bump metallurgy, and wherein the solder structure includes an outer layer including tin oxide. Producing a plasma from at least one of CF4 and SF6, and exposing the solder structure to the plasma. Heating the solder structure and cooling the same to provide a solder bump on the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method for producing ring members, such as rings for rolling bearings, through use of a rolling operation involves warming a ring blank, positioning the warmed ring blank over a mandrel which is rotatable about a first axis, and positioning a forming roll rotatable about a second axis aligned with the first axis so as to form a rolling gap with the mandrel, with a portion of the ring blank being positioned in the rolling gap. The forming roll is driven to rotate in one rotary direction while the mandrel is driven to rotate in a rotary direction opposed to the rotary direction of the forming roll. During rotation of the forming roll and the mandrel, the mandrel is urged towards the forming roll to reduce the size of the rolling gap and thereby reduce the thickness of the ring blank while also increasing its diameter.

Abstract: A safety cutter with a retracting guard. The safety cutter has a blade permanently held to the blade handle. The blade has a point which extends beyond the handle and is surrounded by a retracting guard. When enabled, the guard retracts into the handle when the guard is pressed against an object to be cut, thereby exposing the point of the blade. The safety cutter is made so that it may be operated either by a right handed person or a left handed person by having a button on each side of the handle. A button override is also provided on each side of the handle so that the guard can be retracted by pressing only one of the buttons, since the other of the buttons is capable of being overridden. Preferably, a portion of the override can be removed so that the guard can only be released by pushing the push button.

Abstract: A cuticle cutting instrument has tubes rotatably disposed in each other and forming two working endings, cutting elements provided on the endings, handles fixed on the tubes, a return spring installed between the handles, and a tubing connection for communicating with a vacuum source.

Abstract: A tool for cutting drywall bead that has a shaped cross section and requires cutting to length with both straight and angled cuts. The tool includes a base with a first handle attached thereto and a second handle pivotably attached to the base, and a blade with a cutting edge movably engages the base. An anvil pivotably attaches to the base and may be rotated to a chosen angle relative to the blade, and the anvil has a shaped upper surface which complimentarily engages the shaped cross section of the drywall bead. A mechanical linkage forces the cutting edge of the blade towards the anvil when the second handle is biased towards the first handle such that a drywall bead positioned over the anvil is cut at a desired angle.

Abstract: A manually operated corner cutter includes a base, a support and guide device, a blade post, multiple cutting tools, a press and control handle, and a press plate. The support and guide device includes an upright support post and a slide seat each secured on the base. Thus, the manually operated corner cutter may be operated easily, rapidly and conveniently. In addition, the cutting tool may be replaced easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating replacement of the cutting tool.

Abstract: The invention relates to shears comprising a stationary blade (1) and a movable blade (2) which moves during the shearing movement of the shears. An operating mechanism (5) is arranged to affect a point of the pin (6) located at a distance from the movable blade (2). When the shears are being closed, a force is thus generated which also tries to pull the movable blade (2) towards and against the stationary blade (1) and to keep the blades (1, 2) in contact with each other. The operating mechanism (5) is arranged to affect the joint pin (6) through a sleeve-like part (7). The interior of the sleeve comprises two conical sections (8, 9), the narrowest point of the interior of the sleeve determining the point from which the sleeve-like part (7) affects the joint pin (6).

Abstract: Arrangement in a tube (10) for engine powered portable tool comprising a drive shaft (12) supported by a bearing (11) placed in the tube (10). The bearing (11) comprises a pipe shaped section (13) surrounded by at least three wings (14) extending outwards from the pipe shaped section (13). The inside of the tube (10) is provided with at least one protruding flange (15) in contact with the outer end of one of the wings (14) in order to prevent the bearing (11) from rotating inside the tube (10).

Abstract: Trimmer head (10; 20) comprising at least two sections (11, 12; 21, 22) that creates a casing surrounding one or more bobbins and related cutting filaments. The cutting filament or filaments are lead through the casing via openings (17) placed at different heights in the casing so that the cutting height is adjustable. In order to facilitate loading of cutting filament so that the selected cutting height is achieved is a groove (18) extending from the edge of the section of the trimmer head that is provided with openings to the openings. The operator uses the groove (18) for placing the cutting filament into the selected opening (17).

Abstract: A hacksaw includes a frame having a chamber formed in a rear handle, an arm pivotally secured to the handle for tensioning a saw blade and having a rear oblong hole, a lever pivotally secured to the handle, and a tension rod pivotally secured to the lever and having a lower portion extended through the oblong hole of the arm. A latch has a block slidably received in the handle and has an orifice for slidably receiving the tension rod. A spring may bias the latch to engage with the lever, and may bias the arm away from the handle.

Abstract: A laser line beam emitting apparatus provided hereto has accommodations of rough handling or quick operations, preferable for construction sites in use, having a gimbals mechanism, and a laser unit holder swingy held by the mechanism and having at least one laser unit provided thereto, wherein a mechanism for performing automatic relocation of the tilted holder to its desired position is provided. The mechanism for automatic location can perform from detection of the tilting to relocation of the tilted holder to its desired position at instant. It comprises a level sensor provided to the holder for detection of the tilting to output resultant signals, and a device for generation of thrust, which is constructed by a magnet and at least one coil circuit for generation of thrust going to a direction of elimination of tilting of the holder, wherein the signals from the sensor control conduction to the coils.

Abstract: This invention relates to a modular laser level determination system comprising a laser beam generator in a housing (1), fixed to positioning means, the laser beam being oriented towards a central shaft inside the housing (1) not closed off by any obstacles and firstly passing through collimation means, a rotation drive module of an optical assembly comprising at least one reflection plane, the said rotation drive module being arranged along a direction coaxial with the centre line of the laser beam, characterized by the fact that the rotation drive module of the said optical assembly comprises a brushless motor (1) with electronic switching and a hollow shaft (51), the stator (53) of which is fixed to a element fixed in rotation and that can be tilted by a module for determination and adjustment of the inclination with respect to a reference place, the said laser beam generator being fixed to the brushless motor (5).

Abstract: For producing wall panels (8) from bricks (1), a line-up path (4) on which bricks to be masoned are deposited in a row with a gripper, a transfer device (10) for transporting the brick row from the line-up path (4) to a bricklaying station (7) for masoning the wall panel, and a device for moving apart the bricks to form vertical joints (9) between the bricks (1) of the wall panel (8) are provided. The gripper depositing the bricks (1) on the line-up path (4) is formed by a depiling gripper (3) that depiles the bricks (1) of a pile (2) in rows with its two longitudinal grippers (13, 14). The device for moving apart the bricks (1) is formed by transverse grippers (21, 21a) disposed on the depiling gripper (3) between the longitudinal grippers (13, 14), said transverse grippers (21, 21a) individually holding the bricks (1) of the brick row depiled with the longitudinal grippers (13, 14) and being formed to be movable in the longitudinal direction of the depiling gripper (3).

Abstract: A picture alignment and hanging device for aiding in the locating and marking of positions for a hook or nail on a wall for placing a picture or mirror thereon including an elongated vertical member having an alignment hole positioned therein and an attachment end located on a bottom end thereof. The vertical member includes a hook member formed on a front portion thereof for receiving and supporting a wire or hanger attached to a picture to be hung. On the back portion of the vertical member there are formed marking element receiving recesses for receiving a marking element such as a thumbtack, push-pin, or specially designed writing implement in a secure, yet removable, fashion for marking a wall on which a picture is to be hung.

Abstract: An aligning mechanism having stage mechanisms, each of which is composed of a first stage capable of moving in the direction in which a fiber array b advances to and retreats from a waveguide type optical member a, a holding section sustaining member 2 for the fiber array and a second stage 5 capable of moving in the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the fiber array spreads, wherein angle adjusting mechanisms 6 and 7 capable rotating around the rotation axis perpendicular to both the said directions are provided between the first and second stages and the holding section sustaining member and the second stage.

Abstract: An assembly aid in which a self-adhesive component can be placed and with which the component is precisely positioned on or relative to a surface for adhesion. The assembly aid having a template-like structure. Thus, the assembly aid has an opening that is matched to the component, wherein the component itself is held within the opening and is thus fixed exactly in place in the template. The assembly template has an outside contour by which precise positioning for attachment of the component to the adhesion surface is accomplished. Not until it has been definitively positioned is the component, which can be freely moved with the template over the surface, pressed out of the template against the adhesion surface.

Abstract: The invention provides a dryer vacuum box which suppresses occurrence of sticking at an exit portion of a dryer roll in a dryer part of a paper machine to prevent paper break in the dryer part of the paper machine upon high-speed paper making. The dryer vacuum box is provided for applying vacuum suction force generated by a vacuum source through a canvas to a paper web and comprises a first vacuum box having an opening faced with surrounding area of a peeling point on the canvas, where the canvas is separated from the circumferential surface of the dryer roll, and the opening is covered by the surrounding area of the canvas so that an enclosed space is defined within the first vacuum box. The first vacuum box is connected with the vacuum source so that a degree of vacuum in the first vacuum box is to be set to a predetermined value.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for treating a moving substrate of indefinite length. The apparatus has a control surface positioned in close proximity to a surface of the substrate to define a control gap between the substrate and the control surface. A first chamber is positioned near the control surface, with the first chamber having a gas introduction device. A second chamber is positioned near the control surface, the second chamber having a gas withdrawal device. The control surface and the chambers together define a region wherein the adjacent gas phases possess an amount of mass. Upon inducement of at least a portion of the mass within the region, the mass flow is controlled to significantly reduce dilution of the gas phase component in the adjacent gas phase. This is accomplished through the introduction of a controlled gas stream thereby reducing the flow of an uncontrolled ambient gas stream due to pressure gradients in the system.

Abstract: A batch fluid bed processing machine for processing products. The batch fluid bed processing machine has a container and a gas source coupled to a first end of the container. An expansion chamber is coupled to a second end of the container. An expansion funnel having a second open end is coupled to an interface between the expansion chamber and the container. A column is mounted in the container between the expansion funnel and the gas source. A gas stream is passed from the gas source and through the container. Products may be coated or dryed in the gas stream.

Abstract: A control system for a clothes dryer has an inlet thermister located in the air flow system prior to the dryer drum to monitor the inlet temperature. This inlet temperature signal is provided to a microprocessor which samples this temperature over time and when this temperature exceeds a predetermined rate of increase with respect to time, the microprocessor generates an air flow restriction or blockage signal representing an air flow restriction or blockage in the dryer vent ducting.

Abstract: A resilient anti-fatigue layer shaped to fit under the sole and heel of a shoe of a wearer includes a mat of fibers heat bonded together with a tight surface against the sole and a loose surface against the floor. The mat of fibers includes a generally flat portion shaped to match the bottom of the shoe and a plurality of tabs formed of the mat at the edges of the bottom portion and projecting beyond the edges of the bottom portion with at least one tab at the front, two tabs at the rear and at least one tab at each side, with each tab having attached thereto a respective strap. The straps provide a on each side a single strap which extends from the front side connection tab, through slots provided in a toe connection member to the rear side tabs, to the heel tabs and over the foot.

Abstract: An article of footwear is shown having a bottom exposed surface with a number of threaded bores. An interchangeable sole element can be affixed to the bottom surface of the foot receiving member by means of threaded metal studs. The studs are sized and positioned with respect to the lower surface of the sole elements to allow the tips of the studs to extend beyond the lower surface of the sole element for a distance in the range of 2 to 5 millimeters to provide improved traction and support.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for removing snow, comprising a conveyor mounted at an angle with respect to a travel direction of the apparatus. The conveyor is rotatably mounted to a frame and can be driven to throw snow laterally with respect to a travel direction of the vehicle to which the apparatus is mounted.

Abstract: A marine system and method is presented for collecting, containerizing, and transporting contaminated sediments collected during dredging operations in the marine environment. The system makes use of a specially designed marine-based platform to process and distribute the sediments into containers located on a separate sediment transport vessel. The system described bypasses the need for on-shore sediment processing facilities.

Abstract: An electronic control for damping oscillation of a swinging backhoe assembly includes a crossover valve that connects the hydraulic lines that supply hydraulic fluid to the boom swing cylinders to each other whenever an electronic controller senses incipient oscillation or swinging of the backhoe assembly. The electronic controller senses such parameters as pressure in the conduits and the position of the operator controls or the position of the boom swing control valve that the operator controls to determine incipient oscillation when the backhoe assembly is stopped. The crossover valve may remain open for a predetermined period of time.

Abstract: The card with rotating pop-up device is comprised of two elements, a Base and a Rotation Device, which Base and Rotation Device are folded and attached in such a way that, when the Base is folded along a crease, the Rotation Device lies flat, and when the Base is unfolded along said crease the Rotation Device is activated, thereby rotating an image carrier.

Abstract: The card with three-dimensional (3-D) pop-up box is made up of two pieces of foldable cardstock or other planar material (the Card and the Pop-up Box, respectively), which Card and Pop-up Box are folded and attached in such a way that, when the Card is folded along a vertical crease, the Pop-up Box lies flat between the left and right hand panels of the Card, and when the Card is unfolded the Pop-up Box “pops-up” to form of a three dimensional box.

Abstract: A rotary and suspending figure ornament includes a candlestick and a supporting rod on one side thereof; the top portion of the supporting rod is pivotally disposed with a suspending screw-typed and gradually enlarged consecutive long decorative band. Rotary decorative pieces or objects respectively suspend at proper spaced positions on the decorative band. A heat generating source, such as a candle or a light bulb, is placed at the center of the candlestick to allow the hot air current to thrust upwardly to the bottom portion of the screw-typed decorative band thereby gradually pushing the decorative band to rotate and driving the rotary decorative pieces to rotate and swing accordingly.

Abstract: An articulated display has at least two substrates including a first substrate attached to a second substrate. The first substrate has joints opposing and corresponding to joints on the second substrate. At least one plastically bendable, generally flat, reinforcing plate is disposed to cross at least one of the joints and is disposed between the first and second substrates. The reinforcing plate is used for bending the substrates at the joints with the reinforcing plate(s) into a bent configuration and holding the bent configuration.

Abstract: The Louver card consists of a folding card made of two sections of essentially identical dimensions, where one of the sections is fitted with an opening, and of an insert arranged between the sections with overlapping lamellae and with a first image surface being visible through the opening. The lamellae, through the use of a driving element which protrudes from the folding card and which is shaped as an iris diaphragm, move between an opened and closed position, whereby a second image carrying surface becomes visible in the open position and is covered in the closed position.

Abstract: A display sign can be moved easily for access behind where the display sign had been, and easily restored to its original position, without having to unattach and reattach the sign.

Abstract: An outer housing of a household appliance, preferably, in cupboard form, includes an inscription concerning the origin of the appliance on the front side of the housing in the form of a trademark formed from a glass body. To increase the conspicuousness of the mark, the trademark is presented from a structural element or assembly of transparent or translucent material and is connected to at least one light source provided on an inner side of the housing such that an outer surface of the trademark radiates light in a forward direction when the light source is switched on.

Abstract: A display tag holder that has a mounting portion, an intermediate portion, and a display portion. The mounting portion mounts to a merchandise display hook hanging on a wall with the intermediate portion extending above and supported by the hook so that the display portion extends downwards and forwards of the tip of the hook to display the pertinent merchandise information. The mounting portion has two wedge shaped protrusions, which fit between the hook and wall, and the intermediate portion has a raised portion, which increases the stiffness of the holder. These features help to prevent the holder from falling off the hook or hanging under the hook in the event that a customer accidentally bumps or brushes against the holder.

Abstract: A container identifier and method for identifying containers are provided. The container identifier may have a tab and a slit. The tab on the container identifier may have a grip located between the tab and in contact with the container. The container identifier distinguishes between beverage containers and, by use of the slit, may be adjusted to fit different size containers. The identifier may fit a container, such as, for example, a bottle or a can to identify a user of the container. The identifier may be shaped as a ring-like object, a helmet, an animal or the like. Further, the identifier may have indicia relating to, for example, products, a school, a team, an organization or the like.

Abstract: The invention is a firearm safety indicator that is spring-loaded, thus enabling self-ejection when a firearm's bolt is actuated. To attain this, the indicator comprises a main body and cantilever spring body joined together. A peg extends perpendicularly from the main body. In use, the peg is positioned inside the firing chamber of a firearm through the ejection port. The main body covers the ejection port and the cantilever spring body is therefore compressed to attain proper positioning. The rifle's bolt is then used to engage and hold the peg in place. When actuated, the bolt releases the peg and the spring body is released, thrusting the indicator away from the firearm. Alternately, a metal spring may be utilized in the place of the cantilever spring body.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for crowning a muzzle end of a firearm barrel includes inserting an elongated rod-like pilot stem with upper and lower ends into a barrel bore. The stem has an expandable collet slidably received thereon and a nut threadably attached to the lower end. A deformable body is attached to the nut to frictionally engage a bore wall to prevent rotation of the nut and permit rotation of the stem to expand the collet into contact with the bore wall. A cutting tool is rotated on the upper end of the stem to cut an end surface of the muzzle end.

Abstract: A firearm rail adapter system for mounting accessories on a firearm. The system comprises a first mount, a second mount, and an adapter rail. The first mount is adapted to be mounted to the firearm and has rail attachment sections thereon. The second mount is adapted to be mounted to the firearm and has other rail attachment sections thereon. The adapter rail is adapted to be removably mounted to at least one of the rail attachment sections of the first mount, and to at least one of the other rail attachment sections of the second mount. The rail attachment sections and the other rail attachment sections are disposed respectively on the first mount and second mount so that when the first mount and second mount are mounted to the firearm, the first mount and second mount provide a number of different selectable mounting stations for mounting the adapter rail to the firearm.

Abstract: A rod rest is constructed to include a mounting shaft, the mounting shaft having an endpiece and a hook respectively extended from two ends of a shaft body thereof, a tension clamp threaded into a screw hole in the endpiece and adapted for securing the mounting shaft to a fixed object, a swivel member pivoted to an outer side of the shaft body of the mounting shaft for revolution, the swivel member having equally spaced peripheral notches, a rack mounted on the swivel member and adapted for supporting a fishing rod, a shaft tip outwardly extended from the shaft body of the mounting shaft, a hollow retaining pin sleeved onto the shaft tip and movable along the shaft tip between tow positions to lock/unlock the swivel member, and spring means mounted on the shaft tip and connected between the shaft tip and the retaining tip to hold the retaining tip in the locking position.

Abstract: A fishing pole holder includes a hook having a stop bar attached transverse to the hook, having a vertically extending rod support system, a transversely attached cross bar at the upper end of the rod support system, and a plurality of cylindrical fishing pole sleeves attached at longitudinally spaced locations to the upper cross bar. The holder is readily mounted to a marine cleat as commonly found on boats or docks. A U-shaped hook may be used to secure the fishing pole holder to a boat rail.

Abstract: A live trap and cage assembly has a base, opposing sidewalls and a central main support section. To either end of the sidewalls is a door. Each door is movable from an upper position to a lower position. The doors are configured so as to be quickly moveable from the upper position to the lower position upon the triggering of an event inside the assembly. The base of the assembly includes a bait reservoir or “billboard” which is situated to the exterior of the assembly, and a bait bolder and release mechanism which is situated to the interior of the assembly. The bait holder is suspended within the interior of the assembly by a cable which to extends downwardly from the central support of the assembly. The cable is attached to each of the opposing doors and allows full movement of each door from the upper position to the lower position. The bottommost portion of the bait holder is slidably attachable to a “trigger” bracket.

Abstract: A series of modular panels which are capable of being serially inter engaged to form an enclosure, and including at least one spike at the base of each of such panels to secure each of the panels to the earth. The panels are interspersed with a number of symmetrically spaced openings, each of which is, in and of itself, an attractive geometric shape.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a soil-less sand based root zone medium for the production of sod. The present invention is also directed to a method for the production of sod using a soil-less sand based root zone medium and a sod mat produced by the method of the present invention.

Abstract: A floral sleeve sized to contain a flower pot, and method of use thereof, the sleeve generally having a hexagonal shape and which can be connected via a securing element to a pot disposed within the sleeve. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion for supporting the sleeve from a support device or for enclosing a floral grouping disposed within the pot.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for producing hydrogen from an input gas stream containing carbon monoxide and steam that includes contacting the input gas stream with a catalyst. The catalyst contains an inorganic oxide support; a platinum group metal dispersed on the inorganic oxide support; and a methane suppressing dispersed on the inorganic oxide support. The methane suppressing component is selected from the group consisting of oxides of tin, oxides of gallium and combinations thereof. Also provided are preferred catalyst preparations.