Abstract: A miter angle indicating tool includes three members that are pivotally attached. The miter angle indicating member is adapted to display the miter angle in or around a corner requiring a miter joint, or to display the bisecting angle of an object. Once the required angle is displayed, the indicating tool can be used to either transcribe the angle onto the material that will form the miter joint or as a jig to set the cutting apparatus to the proper cutting position. In the preferred form of the tool, one member forms a case for storage of the other two members when not in use.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to calibrating a measuring device by comparing a set of master measurement data against a set of current measurement data. Adjustments are made to the measuring device based on the difference between the current measurement data and the master measurement data.

Abstract: A portable coordinate measurement machine comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments. The arm includes modular bearing/encoder cartridges which are attached to each other at predetermined angles using dual socket joints. Each cartridge contains at least one, and preferably two preloaded bearing assemblies and an encoder, preferably optical encoder, all assembled in a cylindrical housing.

Abstract: A series of templates having a predetermined shape, the combination of shapes corresponding to the shape of most of the commercially available electrical junction boxes. A selected template is positioned on a surface, temporarily secured to the surface, and an outline along the edges of the template then being formed on the surface. A cutout is formed along the outline on the surface and the cut part removed. The electrical junction box is then secured within the opening formed by the cutout.

Abstract: A workpiece measuring apparatus for measuring at least one of a size and a shape of a workpiece, machined by a turning or a grinding process system, includes a machine base, a column mounted on the machine base and having a mounting mechanism on at least one of the sides thereof, a measuring gauge unit removably mounted at an arbitrary position on the mounting mechanism of the column, and a conveying unit for conveying the machined workpiece to the measurement position where measurement can be performed by the measuring gauge unit. Thus, in the workpiece measuring apparatus according to the present invention, a measuring gauge unit can be fixedly added or removed in response to the change in the shape of the workpiece or the number of the desired measurement points.

Abstract: An alignment device (10) for use in aligning a power tool blade or bit or a metal frame, includes:

Abstract: A digital tape measure includes a housing containing a measuring line, a rotatable measuring drum in engagement with the measuring line so that movement of the measuring line causes rotation of the measuring drum, and a rotatable disc coupled with the measuring drum for rotating simultaneously with the measuring drum. The digital tape measure includes an optical sensor in communication with the rotatable disk for compiling data related to rotation of the disk, and electronic circuitry in communication with the optical sensor for processing the compiled data so as to calculate a length of the measuring line drawn from the housing.

Abstract: A dryer adapted for use with a printing machine, and having at least one nozzle arrangement (6) with elongated, linearly effective nozzle output (7), especially wide slot nozzle arrangement, to blow a drying medium, especially air, onto a surface (16) to be dried, characterized in that the nozzle arrangement (6) has an effective nozzle opening width of 0.01 mm to 0.5 mm.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for controlling airflow in a desiccant drying system having two desiccant beds (10, 12). A first diverter valve (14) communicates with each of the desiccant beds, a regeneration air inlet (22), and a process air outlet (20). A second diverter valve (16) communicates with each of the desiccant beds, a process air inlet (18), and a regeneration air outlet (28). First and second regeneration air control valves (24, 30) are also provided which during a cooling phase of the regeneration cycle admit a cooling bleed stream of process air to the desiccant bed being regenerated and then convey the cooling air bleed stream from the desiccant bed and through a heat exchanger (42) back to the process air inlet.

Abstract: A method for drying a granular solid, the finely divided solid to be dried being mixed with zeolite granules, after which drying takes place by removal of water from the solid. The solid dried by removal of moisture is then separated from the zeolite. According to the invention, the solid to be dried is dried in a mixer without external supply of heat, after which the dried solid is at least virtually completely separated from the zeolite granules after a residence time in the mixer. This is advantageous in particular when drying foods, such as wheat flour.

Abstract: A system and method are disclosed for processing sewerage sludge and other organic based feedstocks, in an energy efficient manner that minimizes or eliminates unwanted byproducts, including pathogens, and generates useful environmentally safe products, wherein the sewage sludge or other feedstocks are partially dried before being input to a gasifier operating under partial pyrolytic conditions to produce synthesis gas, bio-oil fuel, and char; a percentage of which may be used to maintain the operation of the system after it is started in order to make the system economically viable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for the drying of plastic webs. Said device comprises at least one group of nozzles, whereby each group comprises at least two nozzles, between which a gap is provided for the introduction of a plastic web. According to the invention, air streams from each of the nozzles (4,5; 14,15; 24,25) in a group may be directed at the gap (6) in such a way that a plastic web (3) fed through said gap is made to oscillate (at 3a). By means of the vibration of the plastic web, any water droplets (18) found on the web are quickly shaken from the web and the plastic web thus dried.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oven for drawing fibres at elevated temperature, which oven is on two sides opposite one another provided with guide rolls dictating a zigzag up-and-down drawing trajectory for the fibre in the oven. In the oven according to the invention the drawing trajectory is at least 20 metres long and the rolls are driven. The invention also relates to a process for drawing fibres using the oven according to the invention, in particular to a process for producing highly oriented polyethylene fibres.

Abstract: A first gas nozzle and a second gas nozzle are fixedly provided in the vicinity of the forward end of a nozzle arm. The nozzle arm is rotated along a locus R while a substrate rinsed with deionized water is rotated, for discharging nitrogen gas from the first and second gas nozzles. Visible moisture is loosely expelled from the upper surface of the substrate by spraying the nitrogen gas from the first gas nozzle, and moisture slightly remaining on a fine pattern or the like can also be completely removed by spraying the nitrogen gas from the second gas nozzle to the same region of the substrate as that sprayed with the nitrogen gas by the first gas nozzle. Consequently, the surface of the substrate can be stably and reliably dried. Thus, a substrate processing apparatus capable of stably and reliably drying the surface of the substrate is provided.

Abstract: A cyclone which includes an upper cylindrical portion opening into the wider end of a lower frustro-conical portion, with a primary air inlet such that the inlet air is substantially tangential to the circumference of the cyclone, and an exhaust outlet at or adjacent the top of the cylindrical portion; a control valve is associated with the exhaust outlet and can be used to partially or completely shut off the outlet; a secondary air inlet is associated with the narrow end of the frustro-conical portion and is provided with an air flow stabilising device adapted to admit a stream of air substantially along the longitudinal axis of the cyclone; also including means for withdrawing processed product from the frustro-conical portion.

Abstract: A process for drying/heat-treating nonwoven webs in which the web is partially dried under tension in a first drying zone and further heat treated under low tension or in a substantially tensionless state a second drying zone. The process significantly reduces the occurrence of stretch-type defects in the nonwoven webs.

Abstract: This invention is a full energy return shoe. It comprises various embodiments of a “full energy return” linkage attached to upper and lower sole plates along their full lengths. This linkage constrains relative motion of the upper and lower plates by limiting or eliminating relative tilting and by controlling or eliminating relative longitudinal motion. These constraints result in foot impact energy being stored in springs irregardless of whether the force acts on the front or rear of the sole. That is, both toe and heel impact energy are used or returned during toe-off. These spring are coupled to links or vertices of the linkage and are designed to achieve an optimal ground reaction force curve of the shoe on the ground—varying from linear to constant curves. Useful features include a push-off frame to allow heel lift and a flex-rigger to prevent sprained ankles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pair of golf shoes, each comprising an outsole provided with a plurality of spikes protruded from a lower surface of the outsole, in which the lower surface of the outsole is inclined from an outer edge of the outsole to an inner edge of the outsole so that the spikes at the inner edge of the outsole have a height larger than that of the spikes at the outer edge of the outsole, and the spikes respectively have heights so that an upper surface of the outsole is substantially parallel with a ground. The golf shoes allow golfer's feet to be stably mounted on the surface of a green, thereby assisting a golfer in taking a stable position during address and swing motions.

Abstract: A shoe cleat with improved traction includes at least one dynamic traction element and at least one static traction element extending from a hub, where the traction elements are asymmetrically positioned about a central axis of the hub. The dynamic traction element is configured to deflect toward the shoe sole when the shoe to which the cleat is secured engages a ground surface, whereas the static traction element is configured to substantially resist flexing when the shoe engages the ground surface. The asymmetrical arrangement of traction elements on the hub facilitates the indexing of the shoe cleat with respect to the shoe sole to provide a variety of forms of enhanced traction for the shoe for different applications.

Abstract: A cantilevered shoe construction for preventing knee and hip osteoarthritis. The shoe construction includes a cantilevered foot support with an anchored lateral side and a fully or partially cantilevered medial side. The cantilevered foot support transfers forces, otherwise transmitted through the medial aspect of the shoe and foot, to the lateral side of the shoe and foot, thereby reducing the knee varus and hip adductor torques to prevent or delay onset of knee and hip osteoarthritis and reducing the ankle joint adductor torque to reduce the risk for ankle sprain injury. The reduction of these joint torques also maintains posture without counterbalancing muscle activity, thereby improving muscle efficiency and performance during weight bearing activities and reducing the tendency for musculoskeletal injury. A spring loading effect of other embodiments enhances the natural coronal foot progression during gait so as to enhance the push off phase of gait.

Abstract: The present invention is a lightweight, one-person-operating plow designed to remove new-fallen or otherwise soft snow or slush. It is inexpensive to manufacture, ship, market, and purchase. Its two units can be assembled and connected to any kind of vehicle in less than one minute. Disconnection and disassembly can be effected in like time. It can remove virtually all of the snow from the path being cleared very quickly; for example, a 100-foot driveway can be cleared in about fifteen seconds, and a 50-foot driveway in half that time. Very little physical effort by the user is required, and no damage is caused to the surface being plowed.

Abstract: Household appliance (100) for steam generation, comprising a boiler (5) comprising, in turn, a heating source (7) for water vaporisation, intended to be at least partly immersed in water; control means (13) comprising, in turn, means (5) for adjusting the pressure value of the steam in the boiler (5), operatively associated with the heating source (7) to switch it on/off so as to maintain the steam pressure at a desired value; steam delivering means (9, 10); wherein the means (30) for adjusting the pressure value in the boiler (5) is operatively associated with the steam delivery means (9, 10) so as to switch the heating source (7) on/off in function of the open/closed status of the steam delivery means (9, 10).

Abstract: A craft hoop assembly including a split hoop having a first end and a second end and a clamping mechanism connected to the first end, the clamping mechanism having a first pivot point and a second pivot point, the first pivot point associated with the first end, the second pivot point associated with the second end.

Abstract: The print screen frame tensioning system, generally rectangular in shape and fabricated from extruded rectangular tubular rails, when assembled, each side rail of the frame has a longitudinal channel, circular in cross sectional area, formed in each of the tubular rails for substantially the length of the tubular rails for receipt of a locking rod, the locking rod being axially serrated and the longitudinal channel being axially serrated, each locking rod having a tensioning fitting formed on one of its longitudinal ends, the frame having a plurality of throughbores in its side walls for receipt of a locking bolt, the frame and print screen being assembled by placing the frame on a support, spreading the screen or fabric material across the frame, positioning the locking rods in their respective longitudinal channels in their respective tubular rails, selectively engaging the fitting end of the lock rods to rotate them and thus cause tension on the screen or fabric panel, and simultaneously tightening the plu

Abstract: A calendar including a daily designation table and a space for designating the distributor of the calendar as well as a space for the advertisement of the sponsor, wherein: the designations on the part of the day such as “morning”, “midday”, and “evening” for which the medicine is to be taken are provided in each date section of the daily designation table, and wherein a medicine pouch is able to attach removably on one of the designations on the part of the day.

Abstract: A merchandising display card and method of production of the same is disclosed. The display card is adapted to be hung from store displays or shelves in such a manner that product is displayed for the consumer without taking up valuable shelf space. The card includes a means for releasably securing products to it. The means is preferably an adhesive applied to the sheet either at discrete points or over the entire surface. Products may be applied directly to the sheet, may be removed therefrom for inspection by the consumer and if no purchase is made, the product may be reattached to the sheet with relative ease.

Abstract: A display sheet applied to a sheet-applying surface formed so as to extend along an outer circumferential surface of a cone includes a dual-ended, annular plastic sheet body having a three-dimensional shape in conformity with that of the sheet-applying surface in a natural state.

Abstract: A display apparatus for securing a display item for display is provided. The display apparatus comprises a monolithic frame made of a flexible light weight material having a body formed around the periphery of a central opening within which one or more display items can be mounted; and one or more fastening mechanisms extended from the inner perimeters of the frame body inward toward center of the central opening for slidably receiving the one or more display items. Each of the fastening mechanisms comprises first and second flexible loop tongues each having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surfaces of the first and second loop tongues facing each other and approximately coplanar to provide a receiving space therebetween, such that one or more edges of at least one display item can be frictionally secured in between said receiving space by wedging open the coplanar inner surfaces of the flexible loop tongues apart for a relatively tight fit therebetween.

Abstract: An optical disc label including a label substrate, a writeable material, and an adhesive. The label substrate is ring-shaped, defines a front side and a back side, and includes a base layer and a phosphorescent material. The phosphorescent material is applied to the base layer and is capable of emitting absorbed energy as light. The writeable material is applied to the front side of the label substrate, and is configured to provide an indicia-receiving surface. The adhesive is applied to the back side of the label substrate. By forming the label as a ring, it can be applied to an optical disc in a manner that maintains necessary radial and/or circumferential balancing. Further, the phosphorescent material imparts a unique glow-in-the-dark property. In one preferred embodiment, the writeable material is configured to receive and maintain an inkjet printer-generated indicia.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an index tab system useful for organization of articles in objects such as hanging folders, file folders, expandable folders, index cards, index dividers, notebooks, binders, and the like. The index tab system provides a plurality of index tab forming structures that include interlocking means for selective formation of tab cavities and selective placement of the tab members along the object.

Abstract: A document and card holder has a semi-rigid backing element. Flexible transparent sheets are mounted on the front and back sides of the backing element. Side and bottom edges of the transparent sheets are attached to the side and bottom edges of the backing element to form pouches for retaining documents and cards. Some of the pouches are formed by transparent sheets mounted over or directly on pouches which are mounted directly on the backing element. The pouches are made of different sizes to accommodate different size documents and cards. Bias cuts are formed in the tops of pouches to facilitate the installation and removal of documents and cards. Two backing elements having pouches installed thereon are hinged together so they can be folded over each other.

Abstract: An artwork display system is described. The display system includes a backing board having a surface, artwork having a back surface, and an attachment device having a first planar portion and a second planar portion. The first planar portion is affixed to the surface of the backing board and the second planar portion is affixed to the back surface of the artwork. The first planar portion is detachably connected to the second planar portion.

Abstract: A retractable measuring tape can be removably attached to the handle of a fishing net adjacent to the proximal end of the net. The measuring tape can be extended to measure a fish laying in the net submerged under water. With the tape measure secured to the net handle, it is always available for use and makes the measurement process convenient and efficient. The measuring tape has opposing lateral straps that extend laterally outward to wrap around the handle of a fishing net. The ends of the straps can be removably secured together by means of Velcro® or other types of adjustable fasteners. A third strap extends perpendicular to the lateral straps through the net opening. The end of the third strap can be removably secured to the lateral straps by means of Velcro® or other types of adjustable fasteners.

Abstract: A set device rod holder for hook setting a fish is disclosed which is installable on diverse types of surfacing and used in interaction with various types of fishing rods for supporting a rod in a set positioning to respond automatically to pressure from an interested fish to hook-set such a fish, and to allow the user to easily pick up the rod and reel in the fish. A platform assembly is provided having at least two base members which are hinged together. The first base is dimensioned or weighted to extend beyond the magnitude of the second base and is utilized in a counter-balancing manner to tip or move away from the second base. Augmentation of the counterbalancing is facilitated by the placement and temporary support of the fishing rod in a placement area on the first base. Embodiments of the invention also utilize biasing elements to further augment the triggering process.

Abstract: The present invention is an arthropod trap including a housing and containment chamber. The housing includes external openings, an overhang, and an internal tube and plate with entry ports. Attracted by bait in the containment chamber, arthropods fly in through the external openings, and then travel through the entry ports in the plate into the containment chamber. Alternatively, arthropods can directly enter the containment chamber through optional entry ports. The containment chamber can be a box or other rigid container, or a bag. This trap can be used to contain or monitor the populations of many different types of flying arthropods, including but not limited to flies, wasps, and yellow jackets.

Abstract: A system for protecting trees and structures from infestation by crawling or climbing insects by attaching an insect barrier to the wall surface of the object to be protected. The barrier consists of a belt means, which may be made from a plastic sheet material and may be wrapped around the object to be protected, including a contact means that engages the surface of the object. The contact means may have a deformable thickness, such as provided by a layer of a non-woven fabric, to prent the passage of insects between the barrier and the surface of the objet. The free ends of the belt means are secured to each other to retain the belt means against the surface of the tree and engage the contact means against the tree surface. The belt means has slippery surface means, having a low coefficient of friction with respect to insects, that prevents the travel of insects on the belt means, preventing them from proceeding over the belt means and infesting the tree or structure to be protected.

Abstract: The discovery that branched poly(alpha olefin) additives inhibit the separation of liquid oil additives from paraffin wax in paraffin objects such as candles is described. The branched poly(alpha olefin) additives help solve the problem of liquid oil additives such as fragrances and dyes separating or pooling in the top surfaces of candles after storage at room temperature while retaining a mottled appearance of the candle.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and fuel composition for the protection of a catalytic after treatment system and a method for protecting a catalytic after treatment system in a low sulfur fuel system are discloseD. A scavenging agent is introduced into the base fuel in an amount effective to complex with catalytic poisoning combustion by products and reduce catalyst poisoning. In a preferred embodiment, the scavenger is an organometallic compound which also imparts additional desirable properties to the fuel.

Abstract: There is described a fuel composition which is substantially free of alkoxylated compounds and is substantially free of long-chain alkyl alcohols having at least 6 C atoms, and contains at least 95% by volume of a hydrocarbon-based fuel and 0.1 to 5% by volume of an additive of the formula (I); R—CO—NR1R2 (I) in which R is a saturated or unsaturated, linear or branched alkyl radical having 6 to 21 C atoms; and R1 and R2, which may be the same or different, each represent a hydroxyalkyl radical having 1 to 4 atoms.

Abstract: A sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. When closed, the bottom may have a gusset for allowing expansion upon the depositing of the pot into the sleeve or a half-hexagonal portion for enabling concealed folds to be formed in the bottom. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion. The sleeve may have a bonding material disposed upon an inner or outer portion of the sleeve for attaching the sleeve to the pot or item.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. Preferably the extension has a lace pattern thereon. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may having one or more additional overlapping extensions.

Abstract: A wrapper for wrapping a flower pot and/or floral grouping. The wrapper is constructed of a sheet of material having an extension attached to a portion of the sheet of material. Preferably the extension has a lace pattern thereon. When the wrapper is formed about a flower pot to form a decorative cover, upper edges of the sheet of material and extension cooperate to form a skirt portion preferably having at least two separate edges providing a “two-sheet” effect in the decorative cover. The wrapper may have extensions on opposing ends of the sheet of material and may having one or more additional overlapping extensions.

Abstract: A cover for covering a floral container such as a flower pot, the cover having a lower portion constructed from an elastic material which can be stretched about the bottom of a floral container, to secure the cover about the floral container.

Abstract: A flattened sleeve used to wrap items such as potted plants. The sleeve may have an open or closed bottom. The sleeve has a half-hexagonal portion in the lower end and is tapered from the half-hexagonal portion to a detaching element for detaching an upper portion. The sleeve may be secured about a pot via a bonding or bending element.

Abstract: A plant package comprising a sleeve having a closed bottom, and a floral grouping disposed within an inner retaining space of the sleeve. The sleeve may have a detachable upper portion.

Abstract: A plant border system includes a flat and a plant tray. The flat defines a flat cavity and a flat top opening communicating with the flat cavity. An upstanding rim surrounds at least a portion of the flat top opening. The plant tray defines a tray cavity and a tray top opening communicating with the tray cavity. The tray cavity has a tray width and a tray length that is greater than the tray width. The plant tray includes a collar surrounding at least a portion of the tray top opening, the collar defining a downwardly opening channel. The flat is adapted to receive the plant tray in the flat cavity such that the rim is received in the channel and the flat is thereby structurally reinforced by the plant tray to resist flexure.

Abstract: An indexable vacuum formed nursery tray and a method of making same, the tray being formed from a sheet of polymer material and including a plurality of rows of vacuum formed cells positioned between at least two spaced rows of indexing apertures formed in the sheet and wherein the plastic sheet has a thickness at least at the zones containing the indexing apertures greater than the minimum thickness of the sheet of polymer material prior to forming.

Abstract: A shutter device for converting windows provides a means for “opening” and “closing” the shutter to provide and block vision though the shuttter. The shutter device is adaptable to semicircular, circular and rectangular windows. The shutter utilizes two panels of clear material, such as glass and plastic, each panel has alternate clear and opaque areas. When the two panels are aligned so that clear areas are adjacent (open position), there is viewing through the window. When an opaque area is aligned over a clear area, vision through the shutter (closed position) is blocked.

Abstract: A door opening/closing mechanism fitted on a door that closes and opens an opening formed in the body of an apparatus by being brought into and out of contact with the rim of the opening has cam mechanisms that permit the door to engage with and disengage from the body at either of the right and left sides of the door. The cam mechanisms can be brought into a first lock position in which they lie symmetrically at both sides of the door and into a second lock position in which they lie symmetrically at both sides of the door, and each have a hinge pin that serves as a rotation axis in the second lock position and a groove cam that engages with the hinge pin in such a way as to be movable relative to the hinge pin.

Abstract: A controlled counter-balance actuator opens and closes a lift-gate of a sport utility vehicle. The controlled counter-balance actuator includes a drive unit at each side of the lift-gate having a rotor that is pivotally secured to a body of the vehicle in a fixed position and a gas spring. The gas spring is pivotally secured to the rotor at one end and pivotally secured to the lift-gate at the opposite end. The rotor is indexed angularly by an electric motor so as to rotate from a home position to an open position in one direction or to a close position in an opposite direction. The rotor and the gas spring hold the lift-gate in an open position or a close position when the rotor is in the home position, move an open lift-gate toward the closed position when the rotor is indexed from the home position to the close position, and move a closed the lift-gate toward an open position when the rotor is indexed from the home position to the open position.