Abstract: A precision positioning device is provided. The precision positioning device comprises a precision measuring/vibration isolation mechanism. A first plate is provided with the precision measuring mean secured to the first plate. A second plate is secured to the first plate. A third plate is secured to the second plate with the first plate being positioned between the second plate and the third plate. A fourth plate is secured to the third plate with the second plate being positioned between the third plate and the fourth plate. An adjusting mechanism for adjusting the position of the first plate, the second plate, the third plate, and the fourth plate relative to each other.

Abstract: A measuring system for the recording of angular or position values, wherein the scale includes a measurement track with absolute encoding, and which is scanned by a sensor is provided.

Abstract: Spin drying of a stack of flats such as egg trays is performed within a housing by movement of a rotatable lifting head into engagement with the undersurface of the stack. A stack lifting device lifts the lifting head and the stack of flats positioned thereon vertically upwardly into engagement with a drive engagement device thereabove which is rotatably powered by a drive with an optional braking device. Operation of the drive will cause rotation of the lifting head, the stack of flats and the drive engagement device simultaneously. The stack of flats will be held between the lifting head engaging the lower surface thereof and the drive engagement device engaging the upper surface thereof for fixedly securing these three elements together during powered rotation thereof. The rotation will spin off any liquids remaining on the flats such as would be present after being washed.

Abstract: There is provided a filter for use with a hair air-styling device and a method for maintaining and/or replacing such a filter. The filter has a frame for detachably retaining a flexible screening fabric so as to form an air permeable wall. The filter is telescopically connected to the hair air-styling device so as to provide a user selective access to the filter, thereby enabling the user to quickly visually ascertain the condition of the filter, and, if needed, to easily clean and/or remove and replace the filter.

Abstract: A Yankee cylinder or the like at the dry end of a paper machine has at least a drying cylinder, a hood covering the drying cylinder, a web guiding means, and a roller. After the drying cylinder at the dry end of the machine, seen in the machine direction, a covered area which above and on the sides is at least mainly covered extends at least to the area of the roller.

Abstract: This invention is about portable mini clothes and hair dryer which is designed to collapse and fit into a standard suitcase. It possesses all the features of the standard clothes dryer but is approximately one tenth the size and weighs less than 25 pounds. The dryer will not operate in its collapsed state or if the lid is opened. It comprises a simple but reliable heater and motor assembly. The single flat motor drives both the blower fan and the rotating drum of the machine but the rotating drum can be disengaged when the unit is used for drying hair only. Clothes and other items can be packed in and around the dryer when traveling.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process and an apparatus for the thermal treatment of powdered or granular solid substances with gas flows (7, 16, 22, 23, 24) by means of a body (2) moved about its axis of rotation (1).

Abstract: An air-permeable waterproof device for a shoe has a shoe sole and non-return pieces. Air outlets are disposed at the bottom of the shoe sole, and air vent holes are disposed at the top thereof. Receiving rooms are disposed in the shoe sole and located between the air outlets and air vent holes to connect them together. Bumps are disposed on inner surfaces at the air outlet side of the receiving rooms. The non-return pieces are disposed in the receiving rooms. Foot heat and moisture in a shoe are discharged out from the air vent holes through the air outlets. Exterior water is blocked by the non-return pieces and cannot permeate the shoe through the air vent holes. A filter net is disposed at the shoe sole to prevent the air outlets from being blocked. Moreover, the filter net is skidproof and can absorb moisture in the shoe.

Abstract: A toe shoe capable of providing support to a ballet dancer's foot while dancing en pointe. The toe shoe preferably includes a toe box in the toe of the toe shoe, an upper, and an outer sole. Support structure within the toe shoe includes a longitudinal support member, a foot encirculating tubular sleeve, and/or a toe ridge. In a first preferred embodiment, the support structure includes the longitudinal support member, foot encirculating tubular sleeve, and toe ridge. In a second preferred embodiment, the support structure includes the longitudinal support member and foot encirculating tubular sleeve. In a third preferred embodiment, the support structure is the longitudinal support member and toe ridge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a shoe having an outsole having a side wall and a bottom. The side wall is connected to a peripheral edge of the bottom and also has a protrusion extending from the side wall, where an upper of the shoe connects to the protrusion.

Abstract: A method for preparing a colorful sole for a shoe, which laminates a membrane with patterns on the sole. The membrane is made of a polymer to merge with the sole to firmly combine with the sole. Additionally, the patterns are printed on the membrane, thus the patterns can be complicated and special to make a variety of changes in appearance to the colorful sole.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an amelioration of a shoe body structure including at least a vamp and a sole; the vamp and the sole may be combined using a freely assembling and disassembling method. On the connecting areas of the vamp and the sole are provided with respective linking elements, and by joining the linking elements, the vamp and the sole are combined into one completed shoe body. The user may then completely or partly separate the vamp and the sole into two parts for cleaning, drying, or independently replace either part when damaged. The user may also freely match the outfit with suitable vamps, thus further optimizing the practicability of the invention.

Abstract: A shoe including a releasable attachment system on the exposed surfaces of the shoe upper. A ornamental cover is shaped to fit the shoe upper and has a mating attachment system on its lower surface. A kit may contain a number of covers of various colors and/or carrying various ornamental designs or patterns or elements such as colored beads. By changing the covers, the appearance of the shoe can be completely changed. Shoes may be of the flip-flop or sandal type in which the uppers are formed primarily of strap or ribbon shaped members.

Abstract: A shoe with a foot-massaging effect comprises a sole, optionally with a heel, and a top material. A cushion containing a massage element and/or active medical agents is provided in the interior of the shoe, above the sole, said cushion has a flexible base panel on the bottom, corresponding to the shape of the sole, and an elastic protective nonwoven fabric on the top, the latter being permanently connected to said base panel. A toe cap containing active medical agents can also be provided in the tip of the shoe. These measures result in a fairly significant foot-massaging effect and at the same time, enable the show to be used without creating an odor.

Abstract: A control apparatus for an implement such as a snow thrower, the control apparatus comprising a handle having at least two substantially upright portions and a cross portion extending between the upright portions. A first bail is pivotally connected to both upright portions of the handle to pivot about a first axis. A second bail is also pivotally connected to both upright portions of the handle to pivot about a second axis that is not co-linear with the first axis. The first and second bails are both separately movable between an engaged condition and a disengaged condition. Both the first and second bails are independently operable from one another, and move in the same direction with respect to the handle when moving from the disengaged condition to the engaged condition. The first bail may control a first mechanism, and the second bail may control a second mechanism.

Abstract: An excavating drive (22) movable backward/forward is accommodated in a turnable body (9) which in turn is turnable about an axis perpendicular to an axis of and in a skin plate (7). A cutter device (38) ahead of a rotor (22) in the excavating drive (22) is composed of a center cutter (40) supported by the excavating drive (22) and a plurality of face plate shaped expansion cutters (44) fitted to an outer periphery of the center cutter (40) for pivotal movement backward/forward. Tunneling is effected by the expanded cutter device with the expansion cutters (44) being pivoted forward. Upon replacement of bits (35; 35′), the expansion cutters (44) are pivoted backward for contraction of an assembly of them and the cutter device (38) is accommodated in a turning trajectory (R) of the turnable body (9) so that the turnable body (9) is turned backward for replacement of the damaged bits (35; 35′) backward.

Abstract: In an excavating/slewing work truck, the boom falls freely at the time of lowering operation without requiring any power but the flow rate of a pump increases excessively when the speed is balanced with other acutuators and power loss is inevitable for enhancing the operability. In order to eliminate this inconvenience, a first oil path (41) connecting a bottom side cylinder port (CB) and a tank port (T2), a second oil path (42) connecting a pump port (P2) and a rod side cylinder port (CR), and a third oil path (43) connecting a pump port (P1) and a tank port (T1) are provided, respectively, with first, second and third restrictors (61), (62) and (63) at the boom down position of a change-over valve (51) for the boom cylinder of an excavating/slewing work truck, wherein the first restrictor (61) restricts by such an amount as the work machine lowers gravitationally an the second restrictor (62) restricts by such an amount as the pressure on the boom side is not exceeded.

Abstract: A guard member for a fluid actuated rod and cylinder assembly of a machine having front end assembly including a dipper stick, a working implement pivotally connected to the dipper stick, an arm member pivotally connected to the dipper stick and cooperable with the implement to grapple articles therebetween and such rod and cylinder assembly for angularly displacing the arm member relative to the dipper stick, generally consisting of an elongated article mountable on the free end of the rod member and projecting along the length thereof when mounted thereon.

Abstract: A wear assembly includes an adapter with a nose, a wear member with a socket to receive the nose, and a lock to secure the wear member to the adapter.

Abstract: A movable advertising system and method that can be produced inexpensively in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes and easily installed in consumer purchasing locations. The movable advertising system is designed to attract the attention of the purchasing public and enhance the sales of advertised product. The unique feature of the system is a self-contained support mechanism that reinforces the system and provides sufficient support to enable the advertising system to carry a tear-pad for sweepstakes, coupons, and/or other consumer offers.

Abstract: An integrated message card and transaction card holder includes a message card such as a greeting card or promotional brochure, and a holder for a securing a transaction card. The message card includes a cover portion which partially covers a transaction card placed in the holder, so that the transaction card is movable between a first position relative to the cover portion when the message card is in a closed state, and a second position relative to the cover portion when the message card is in an opened state.

Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying a clip-on sunglass, sunglass or other product and a method of assembling the display apparatus. In one embodiment, a closable case is removably attached to a product card, wherein the product card includes product information and an aperture for handing the display apparatus on a display case. The closable case may be closable and removably attached to the product card with a fastener, wherein one portion of the fastener is mounted to the body of the closable case, while the other portion is mounted to the body of the closable case and to a perforated portion of the product card, thus allowing the closable case to be removed from the product card and used as a case for clip-ons, sunglasses or any other product.

Abstract: The invention relates to modified ear marks, comprising a mandrel-type plate (10), a counter-plate (11), in addition to a container for receiving a sample (1) and a means for obtaining said sample (4). The means for obtaining said sample (4) has a detachable hollow tip and the counter-plate (11) has no through opening for the mandrel. The invention relates more particularly to the use of said earmarks for genotypical analysis of animal populations and to a method for analysing animal population with said earmarks.

Abstract: An ornamental motion display toy is constructed to include a base, a holder supported on the base to hold a driven member and a display item on the driven member, a transparent container sealed to the holder to hold a liquid, a pressure regulator adapted to control the inside pressure of the container, and a driving mechanism located on the base and adapted to move the driven member and the display item in the liquid inside the transparent container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a trigonal prism turning display device for advertisement including: six trigonal prisms arranged in a shape of a regular triangle, each of said six trigonal prisms having the three sides on each of which an advertising screen is displayed; upper and lower turning discs for supporting said six trigonal prisms and rotating together with a main shaft; driving means mounted under said lower turning disc, for rotating said six trigonal prisms; disc-type device supporting means mounted under said driving means and fixed to the inner surface of a cylindrical housing at the outer peripheral portion thereof, for supporting said main shaft and said driving means; and a motor disposed under said disc type device supporting means in such a manner as to be connected to the lower end of said main shaft by a coupler.

Abstract: Disclosed is a robust, flexible and versatile electroluminescent sign that is readily mobile.

Abstract: An illuminating display including a transparent substrate (12) in the form of a sheet or slab having an upper face (14), a lower face (16) and a plurality of edge faces. The edge faces are provided with an internally reflective treatment (18) and at least one light source (20) is associated with the substrate, causing a relatively narrow beam of light rays to emanate into said substrate. At least one reflective surface (22) arranged internally, preferably perpendicular to either the upper or lower face, of said substrate (12) to operatively internally reflect light rays (26) from said light source (20) within the substrate. Either (or both) the upper face (14) and the lower face (16) having material (17) in contact therewith for capturing or directing light from within the substrate out of a face (14, 16). The display may be employed in combination with a liquid crystal display (LCD) assembly.

Abstract: The invention applies about the method and sign figures, which find application for three-D indication. It can to use in multifarious plays and for display of information with indicative, demonstrative, advertising and other type of character. The Method and sign figures for three-D indication increase on possibilities of indication and to utilize fully distinguishing function of the three-D in the space. Every sign figure involves some alike on the form sign frame, which make letters, numerals, drawings and combinations from them or others components of figures. With the purpose to increase on possibilities of indication and to utilize fully distinguishing function on three-D in the space the sign figures is trilateral or multilateral synonymous. The sign figure involves three or more sign frames, which compose one structure and are connect sedentary in one or some points in common, and sides or from part from the format by it. On size sign frames are equal or deferent.

Abstract: A spherical ornament having first and second message fields, wherein the first message field has a dark field with at least one star superimposed thereon and a striped field proximate to the dark field, and the second field contains a second message. In a preferred embodiment, the dark field is a blue equilateral triangle with a plurality of white stars, and is contacted on at least two sides by a field of red stripes on a white background. In a preferred embodiment, the ornament is an antenna ball, dangler, or pen and pencil topper, having a diameter between about 1 and about 2 inches. The second message field can be used to advertise a business entity or cause, or send another desired message. A unique spring mount, advertising method, and advertising devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: A bolt system for multi-barrel rifles with at least two firing pin pieces. Trigger levers are associated with the firing pin pieces. At least one trigger can rotate about a trigger axis. At least one pivotable pendulum weight is provided for avoiding an unintended firing of a shot. The pendulum weight is arranged on the trigger in such a manner that it can pivot about a pivot axis that is located, viewed in the direction of firing, in front of the trigger axis, and the center of gravity of the pendulum weight is located above the trigger axis.

Abstract: A weapon (104) including a stock, a barrel assembly (105) slidably mounted on said stock whereby, on discharging said weapon, the barrel assembly (105) slidably recoils relative to said stock, and a damper (107) for decelerating the recoiling barrel assembly, wherein said barrel assembly (105) includes a plurality of projectiles axially disposed within a barrel (108) wherein each of said projectiles is associated with a discrete propellant charge for propelling said projectile from the barrel. Suitably the weapon further includes a breech block (109) which slidably recoils relative to said stock and a further damper (106) for decelerating the recoiling breech block.

Abstract: An apparatus for baiting a fishhook that eliminates the need for the user to touch or otherwise directly handle the bait, thereby avoid transferring the bait or its smell to the user and his or hers clothes. The fishhook baiting apparatus has plunger member slidably disposed in a bait chamber formed by a generally elongated tubular member. One end of the tubular member is configured to be inserted into a supply of bait such that a portion of the bait is placed inside the bait chamber. The fishhook is placed inside the bait in the bait chamber and the bait is then compressed around the fishhook by pushing the open end of the tubular member against a hard surface. The plunger member is utilized to eject the bait and fishhook from the bait chamber. The result is a fishhook that is substantially encased by the bait.

Abstract: A method of increasing the fish catch in the ocean is to fertilize the ocean surface, creating a short-term phytoplankton bloom, which forms a fish attractive device (FAD). The FAD attracts the fish to a planned location for fishing boats to catch with reduced fishing effort. The bloom may be created by the short-term addition of a chelated iron fertilizer to the ocean surface, and may have a duration of from about 1 to about 2 months.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a fly fishing rod with a detachable reel and reel seat assembly. The fly fishing rod of the present invention comprises a rod shaft and a handgrip disposed at an inner end rod shaft, and is adapted for removably connecting a reel to the handgrip by means of a hollow cylindrical reel seat. The rod shaft of the fly fishing rod has a portion extending past the handgrip so as to mount the reel thereon through the reel seat, rearwardly of the handgrip. A sleeve like adapter is engaged over the shaft portion and comprises a locking groove. The reel seat is slidable over the adapter and has a stud portion arranged to be engaged in the locking groove for connecting the reel seat to the handgrip, and to be removed thereon by disengaging the stud portion from the locking groove, thereby making it possible to dispose the reel seat away from the fly fishing rod.

Abstract: A chum delivery container, or chumpot, which includes a base and a surrounding wall surface. The base and the surrounding wall surface define an open interior chamber and an open upper surface. The surrounding wall surface includes a plurality of perforations permitting release of the chum. An anchoring fixture is disposed at the base of the open interior chamber. A rope line for lowering the chum delivery container to an underlying surface is connected to the anchoring fixture. The open upper surface of the containment member can be sealed or unsealed and the rope line penetrates through the seal. A portion of the seal can be of a curvilinear shape and the seal can include locking tabs to facilitate removal of the seal from the container. The container includes a weighting material disposed at the base, and the container can be made of a luminescent material.

Abstract: A sheet for exterminating rats by electric shock (200) includes two plastic sheets (an upper sheet (210) and a lower sheet (220)) which are layered, wherein a grid-type copper foil pattern (211) of straight lines with a fixed width intersecting at right angles is formed as first electrodes on the upper surface of the upper sheet (210), windows (212) are opened through rectangular areas surrounded by the copper foil pattern (211), a copper foil pattern (221) having the same pattern as the copper foil pattern (211) formed on the upper surface of the upper sheet (210) is formed as second electrodes on the upper surface of the lower sheet (220), and the upper sheet (210) and the lower sheet (220) are layered on each other so that the intersecting points in the copper foil pattern (221) are placed at the centers of the windows (212).

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions to stabilize hydrocarbon fuel, over a range of alcohol and water concentrations, against phase separation, containing a blend of two or more wide or one or more wide and one or more tall gaint hydrophobe nonionic surfactants. It also relates to fuel compositions stable toward such phase separation, which include (a) a major portion of a hydrocarbon fuel; (b) a minor amount of a low-alkyl (C1-C3) alcohol; (c) a minor portion of water; and (d) a minor portion of a stabilizer comprising a blend of wide or wide and tall giant hydrphobe nonionic surfactants. Optionally, the fuel compositions also include (e) a minor amount of a combustion aid, such as a cetane improver and (f) a minor amount of a solvent, such as a water solubilizing higher (C4 to C16) alcohol.

Abstract: Fuel compositions comprising a major amount of a normally liquid fuel and a minor amount of a hydroxylamine or a salt thereof, more often wherein each hydroxylamino group of the hydroxylamine or salt thereof contains no more than one tertiary alkyl substituent. The hydroxylamine or salt thereof provide improved combustion properties to a wide variety of normally liquid fuels, including hydrocarbon based fuels, oxygenates and synthetic fuels.

Abstract: A new fuel composition useful for catalytic fuel cells is made up of at least two components. The primary fuel component is a surface active compound, such as methanol, that is a source of and acts to prevent unwanted decomposition of the auxiliary fuel. The auxiliary fuel is a hydrogen-containing organic compound with a high reduction potential, such as NaBH4 which acts as a highly reactive source of energy and serves to catalyze the catalytic oxidation of the primary fuel.

Abstract: A system for supporting plants that include an angle member and a vertical member. The angle member further includes a first end, a second end, a top side and a bottom side. The angle member allows a plant vine to grow from the second end to the first end with the vine intercrossing between the top side and the bottom side. The vertical member further includes a top end and a bottom end. The vertical member positions the angle member. The first end communicates with the top end to provide an appropriate angle of inclination of the angle member. This allows freely hanging produce from the vine. The bottom end communicates with a raised bed a lateral distance from the second end providing stability of the system. Finally, the second end communicates with the raised bed providing stability of the system and allowing the angle member close contact with the plant growing from the raised bed.

Abstract: There are provided a plant-cultivating container and a plant-cultivating method which facilitate “water control”, which is particularly important in view of the control of the gaseous environment in soil and the soil moisture environment. In the above-mentioned plant-cultivating container, a selective moisture vapor-permeable portion which prevents water from passing through it, but which allows water vapor to pass through is provided as at least a portion of the container having a receiving portion for receiving a plant body. Water per se cannot pass into the container through the selective moisture vapor-permeable portion, but water vapor can selectively pass into the container. As a result, the relative humidity in the container to a can be increased degree which contribute to the growth of the plant disposed in the container, and the frequency of supply and/or the amount of water per se provided to a plant by a measure such as irrigation can be, at least, reduced markedly.

Abstract: A plant packaging and covering system comprising a floral sleeve having a base portion. The sleeve may have an upper sleeve portion which in one embodiment is sized to surround a plant disposed in a pot and which can be detached once the function of the sleeve has been completed. The sleeve has a plurality of folds comprising expansion elements for allowing portions of the base portion to expand, when a pot is disposed within the sleeve.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for forming a decorative covering about a flower pot or a floral grouping from a sheet of material, the sheet of material having printed thereon a graphic image that is prominently displayed on a selected portion of the decorative covering. The graphic image may be a masterpiece of art produced by one of the Great Masters of the Renaissance, at least a portion of a musical score, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A synthetic gas manufacturing plant includes a reformer having a reaction tube, a combustion radiation unit arranged around the reaction tube to heat the reaction tube, and a convection unit communicating with the combustion radiation unit, a source gas supply passageway to supply a natural gas to the reformer, a steam supply passageway to supply steam to the source gas supply passageway, a carbon dioxide recovery apparatus to which a total amount of combustion exhaust gas flowing through the convection unit of the reformer is supplied, and which recovers carbon dioxide from the combustion exhaust gas, a compressor to compress the recovered carbon dioxide, and a return passageway to supply part or the whole of the compressed carbon dioxide from the compressor to the source gas supply passageway.

Abstract: A reactor vessel for the catalytic reforming of air and steam-fuel mix into a hydrogen rich output gas is designed to relevant pressure code requirements. The steam-fuel mix and/or air provided to the vessel may be internally pre-heated prior to contacting the catalyst. Reformate is selectively directed into a recuperator to accomplish such heating. A bypass valve to divert reformate around the recuperator is also provided to allow control of the reaction conditions. Notably, this control may be performed manually or by way of an automated system. The resulting vessel enhances the safety and performance of the vessel, and it is more easily integrated into a complete fuel processor system. A method for achieving these goals is also described.

Abstract: A barrier assembly for protecting an edge of a loading platform includes: a gate reciprocating between a barrier position approximate an edge of a loading platform and an open position away from the edge of the loading platform, and a toe barrier mounted approximate the edge of the loading platform and operatively coupled to the primary gate to reciprocate between a barrier position and an open position. The toe barrier provides a vertical barrier along a floor of the loading platform approximate the edge of the loading platform in its barrier position, and is operative to reciprocate to its barrier position when the primary gate is in its barrier position and to reciprocate to its open position when the primary gate is in its open position.

Abstract: A cam mechanism has different portions thereof arranged on a main unit and on a door. When the door is closed, a hinge pin is locked at one end of a hinge groove, keeping the cam mechanism in a first locked position. As the door is opened, the hinge pin is guided by the hinge groove and a guide pin is guided by a guide groove, permitting the door to rotate and slide. Thus, the hinge pin is locked at the other end of the hinge groove, bringing the cam mechanism to a second locked position. A boss slides on a rib and thereby maintains the second locked position, permitting the door to rotate about the hinge pin. This structure helps realize a door opening/closing mechanism with enhanced operability at reduced cost.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for pulling or pushing a door leaf (F) comprising: —a connecting rod (G2) positioned at the lower end of the door, said connecting rod (G2) being fixed in rotation with one end fixed to the lower part of the leaf (F) and the other end fixed to a post (A1) of the door jamb; —a connecting rod (G1) positioned at the upper end of the door, said connecting rod (G1) being fixed in rotation with one end fixed to the upper part of the leaf (F) and the other end fixed to the post (A1); —a carriage (D) is guided in translation inside a rail (C) which is embedded in the door lintel and which is fixed to the upper part of the leaf (F) by an axle (E).

Abstract: A door assembly providing an airtight seal for a chamber. The door assembly includes a link assembly that allows a door to move inward toward a gasket sealing an opening into the chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides an abrasive which can prevent any change in its quality, and which can also grind a work piece in a short time in a manner that achieves high quality and high yields, as well as improves a blast effect and productivity in a blast step. This invention also provides an abrasive manufacturing method and device capable of preventing the existence of agglomerated particles and improving the blast effect and the productivity in the blast step. Molten metal M contained in a tundish 100, which comprises an ejecting nozzle 110, is heated by a heating coil 120 and is then caused to eject from the ejecting nozzle 110.