Abstract: An improved structure of a pruning hook is essentially comprised of a pair of shears substantially similar to the prior art including a drive arm, a hook, and a mobile knife in sequence and a lopping saw provided at the top of an extension rod characterized by that the top of the drive arm being pivoted to an end sleeve at the top of the rod; a restriction chain with a pulley being drawn and inserted to the rod; and the saw being locked to where by the end sleeve to execute pruning with a single hand by hooking the twigs and pulling down the rod to draw the drive arm and the swinging mobile knife.

Abstract: A motorized vegetation trimmer apparatus comprising an elongate main handle to which is connected a motor that rotatably drives a trimmer head located at a distal end of the handle. The trimmer head carries one or more radially outwardly projecting cutting members which cut vegetation as the trimmer head rotates. Each cutting member comprises a finite length of flexible strand. The cutting member is releasably gripped by a one-way gripping mechanism including a reciprocating gripping member and a device for biasing the gripping member into gripping contact with the strand.

Abstract: A bi-directional rotation pneumatic cutting machine includes an operation section which has an actuator to drive an output shaft to rotate in two directions and a fastening mechanism coupled on the output shaft. The fastening mechanism includes a coupling head which has first reverse threads formed in the interior for fastening to the output shaft, an anchor member engaged with the coupling head with second reverse threads formed thereon, and a fastener which has first positive threads formed thereon to run through the anchor member and engage with second positive threads formed on the output shaft. The positive threads and the reverse threads are engageable with each other to allow the pneumatic cutting machine to rotate in a positive direction or a reverse direction according to different requirements without loosening and direct sparks, cutting debris or dusts generated in cutting processes in a desired direction without polluting environment or hurting people and working pieces.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer has a working part with a cutting tool and a drive and further has guide part with a guide rod that has a drive connection for connecting a drive motor to the drive of the working part. The working part is pivotable relative to the guide part. A safety device in the form of a drive cutoff mechanism is provided that switches off the drive of the working part when the angle between the working part and the guide part is within a predetermined pivot angle range.

Abstract: An outer cutter formed with hair introduction slits and attached to an electric shaver in a substantially inverted U-shape, in which recessed portions, in which the shaving surface side of the outer cutter is recessed, are provided adjacent to one or both end portions of the slits, so that the end portions of the slits are formed as hair introduction openings that introduce hair.

Abstract: In an electronic device, a method of measuring an external field and displaying indicia related to the measurement, wherein the electronic device generates a first internal field and at least a second internal field, wherein the method comprises the steps of measuring the external field when the electronic device is generating the first internal field; and only displaying indicia related to measurements taken while the electronic device is generating the first internal field. In the preferred embodiment, the first internal field is generated by a rotor of a stepping motor being in a first orientation, and the at least second internal field is generated by the rotor of the stepping motor being in a second orientation, wherein the method comprises the steps of determining whether the rotor is in the first orientation before measuring the external field; and if not, causing the rotor to rotate into the first orientation prior to measuring the external field.

Abstract: A system for modeling a recessed or protruding angle formed by convergent surfaces and transferring that modeled angle directly to a miter saw for facilitating the cutting of workpieces in conformance with the bisection of that modeled angle. This system may be manufactured with, or retrofitted onto a standard miter saw or used with a hand miter saw designed to accommodate the system.

Abstract: A heart valve sizing system featuring a lumen advanceable in vasculature, an inside caliper device at the distal end of the lumen, and a readout for reading the dimension gauged by the inside caliper device. In the preferred embodiment, the inside caliper device includes a four bar linkage with first and second opposing pivot points and third and fourth opposing pivot points and a push rod connected to the second pivot point for alternatively urging the third and fourth pivot points together when extended and urging the third and fourth pivot points apart when retracted to gauge the inside dimension of the vasculature.

Abstract: A system and method of sizing an inner diameter of the center bore of a laminated rotor is provided. The inner diameter of the center bore is determined by taking a series of measurements in the center bore with an electronic gauge and then analyzing the measurements to determine the acceptability of the rotor. The electronic gauge is inserted into the center bore of the rotor and measurements of the inner diameter of the center bore are taken at a variety of different depths and positions using the electronic gauge. The measurements are then analyzed to determine if the rotor is acceptable for use by evaluating the measurements with respect to a reference diameter and a depth in the center bore.

Abstract: The method and device are used for at least regional determination of an outer contour of a body. For this purpose, a contour element is used which can be formed at least regionally according to an outer contour of the body. The shape of the contour element in a state formed by the body is stored by modifying at least one material property of the contour element. After elastic removal of the contour element from the body, another manipulation of the contour element is carried out in such a way that the shape of the contour element in the state formed by the body is determined by evaluating the modified material property.

Abstract: A fixture locator comprising a fixture base comprising a first receptive chamber extending along a base centerline comprising a first receptive surface; and two base wedge slots extending into the fixture base and intersecting the first receptive surface; a machine tool mount, comprising a first mating member extending along a mount centerline comprising an outer surface adapted to fit within the first receptive chamber such that the mount centerline is congruent with the base centerline, and two mount wedge slots extending into the machine tool mount a dual wedge which comprises a first wedge prong and a second wedge prong each comprising a first and a second end symmetrically disposed about a wedge centerline, a wedge bridge adapted to connect the first ends of the first and second wedge prongs, and a fastening member adapted to removably fasten the second ends of the first and second wedge prongs wherein each of the first and second wedge prongs are adapted to extend in contact with one of the base wedge s

Abstract: The present invention concerns a length or roll of tape that has been designed to be easily removed. The tape has a substrate or film on which two opposingly located adhesive sections are formed. A non-adhesive section is also located on the substrate between the adhesive sections. The non-adhesive section forms a graspable handle at one end of the substrate which makes the tape easier to remove. The invention may also comprise a single adhesive and non-adhesive section which forms a graspable handle. In addition, the non-adhesive section may be substituted with a low strength adhesive section as well.

Abstract: A measuring tape assembly includes a housing, a first level mounted on the housing, a second level mounted on the housing and having a direction different from that of the first level, and a scrolling tape rotatably mounted in the housing. Thus, measuring tape assembly can be used to adjust and calibrate the level of the article in two directions by the first level and the second level vertical to each other.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including an N-type semiconductor substrate which includes arsenic as an impurity, a first electrode formed on a main surface of the N-type semiconductor substrate, a ground surface formed on another surface of the N-type semiconductor substrate, a second electrode formed on the ground surface and ohmically-contacted with the N-type semiconductor substrate, a semiconductor element formed in the N-type semiconductor substrate and flowing current between the first electrode and the second electrode during On-state thereof. The device has a reduced ON-resistance thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus capable of performing consecutively, independently and/or simultaneously the processes of quick freezing and/or freeze drying of produce. The apparatus is characterized by a central vacuum system operating over one or more independent vacuum chambers (10,11,12,13,14); said vacuum system being composed of at least two vacuum subsystems (40,50), connected to the chambers by means of independent manifolds (400,500). One vacuum subsystem (40) evacuates air from any of the chambers from atmospheric pressure to a pressure slightly above that of the triple point of water, and the other vacuum subsystem (50) further quickly evacuates any of the chambers from said pressure slightly above the triple point of water to the pressure corresponding to the thermodynamic equilibrium of ice and water vapor at a desired freezing temperature, in a desired freezing time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to garbage drying apparatus.

Abstract: A Rigid Dryer Duct Adapter, facilitating the connection of an exhaust system to a domestic clothes dryer in confined areas. The system comprising a flexible aluminised duct connected to a damper permanently installed through an exterior wall directing moist airflow out of a home.

Abstract: The present invention describes a high throughput; high precision integrated, automated micro-optical and photonics elements polishing system for polishing a batch of work-pieces comprising a set-up and preparation station (40) for preparing said batch of work-pieces for polishing, cleaning and inspecting said batch of work-pieces prepared on said preparation station, a robotic arm (46) for moving said batch of work-pieces between said preparation station and said polishing, cleaning and inspection station (38) and within a plurality of positions of said polishing, cleaning and inspection station and a control computer (42) for controlling operation of said polishing system. The present invention also relates to methods for using said systems.

Abstract: Cooling machine for lollipops, comprising at least one support plate having a support surface for supporting lollipops during cooling, means for generating a cooling air flow past the support surface and means for shaking the support surface, the plate being a honeycomb panel having a honeycomb core and an upper cover plate, the core being made of metal and the cover plates being fixedly adhered to the core and the upper cover plate forming the support surface directly or not.

Abstract: A housing assembly includes first and second sides and first and second panels spaced apart from each other by an interior of the housing and traversing the first and second sides. A first porous desiccant retention plate and a second porous desiccant retention plate are spaced from each other are secured within the housing so as to define a desiccant chamber therebetween for maintaining the desiccant medium. An opening is formed within one of said panels in a location corresponding to the location of the desiccant chamber, facilitating replacement of the desiccant medium within the desiccant chamber.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a pressure-heat drying method which allows a catalytic substance and the like to be deposited uniformly onto a workpiece to be dried in a dramatically short time as compared to a prior art method, and also an apparatus therefor.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a method for drying compacts containing water so as not to cause explosion and powdering; a method for reducing the compacts after being dried with great efficiency in a rotary-hearth-type reducing furnace; and a rotary-hearth-type metal reducing furnace. In the present invention, when compacts comprising powder containing metal oxide and carbon are dried, the critical value of a water evaporation rate, beyond which explosion occurs, is determined from the size and porosity of the compacts, then the water evaporation rate is controlled to a value not exceeding the critical value and, by so doing, the increase in the internal pressure of the compacts caused by the generation of water vapor is prevented. By the method, the explosion and cracking of the compacts are prevented.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seed dryer having an air kettle. The air kettle defines a seedbed. A plenum and diffuser direct air from an air supply to the bottom of the seedbed without the need for screens. The air from the air supply is provided with sufficient pressure that the seedbed is fluidized which decreases the need for mechanical agitation of the seeds.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seed dryer having an air kettle. The air kettle defines a seedbed. A plenum and diffuser direct air from an air supply to the bottom of the seedbed without the need for screens. The air from the air supply is provided with sufficient pressure that the seedbed is fluidized which decreases the need for mechanical agitation of the seeds. Dry seeds tend to accumulate on a surface of the seedbed. Removal of the accumulated seeds is facilitated by at least one perforation in and deflector cap that direct a portion of the air supply to a top surface of the seedbed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tumble-drier and to a process that allows complete or partial sterilization or passivation of microorganisms and germs in laundry. To this end, the laundry is treated in a container (5), especially the drum of a tumble-drier, to which a stream of air is supplied for the purpose of drying the laundry. Ozone is added to said supply air stream. This ozone is preferably generated by an ozone generator (6) directly before being added to the supply air stream. The tumble-drier according to the invention comprises a container (5) for laundry, especially a drum, to which an air stream is supplied for the purpose of drying the laundry, and an ozone generator that is capable of adding ozone to the supply air stream. Said ozone generator is preferably an ozone generator working according to the principle of dielectric impeded discharge.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dryer for objects, in particular for motor vehicle bodies (1). Known dryers comprise a drying tunnel (6), located within an insulated housing (2), a number of nozzles (25) being arranged in the lateral walls (8) of said tunnel. These nozzles are used to direct hot circulatory air against the objects (1). The circulatory air is extracted from the drying tunnel (6) by means of extraction openings (7) below the objects (1) and is supplied to two air chambers (13) located at the sides of the drying tunnel (6). The circulatory air is extracted upwards via said chambers with the help of fans (18). A heat register (26) is located in each of the two air chambers (13) and is aligned in a substantially vertical direction, said registers consisting of a number of intercommunicating pipe sections that are traversed by hot primary air and are surrounded by the circulatory air.

Abstract: A tap dancing shoe has a shock absorbing cushion to minimize the potential for injury caused by the repetitive stresses placed upon the feet and knees during tap dancing. The tap dancing shoe includes a shoe upper that can be fabricated from a variety of materials. The shoe upper is attached to a rigid sole such that the shoe upper and the top surface of the sole create a shoe cavity to encase the foot. The width of the shoe cavity may be adjusted by an adjustable portion of the shoe upper to insure that the tap dancing shoe fits securely on the foot of the dancer. A rigid heel is attached to the sole of the tap dancing shoe. Tap plates are then secured to the sole of the tap dancing shoes. Generally, a front tap plate is attached at the front, or ball portion, of the shoe, and a heel tap plate is attached to the heel of the tap dancing shoe. A shock absorbing cushion is permanently affixed to the sole of the tap dancing shoe within the shoe cavity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a shoe having an outsole having a top surface and a lip, where the lip extends around a portion of a periphery of the outsole and is above the top surface. The lip also has an inner surface facing inwardly and an outer surface facing outwardly. An upper is in contact with and secured to the outer surface of the lip. The inner surface of the lip is thereafter secured to the top surface for completing the shoe's attachment of the upper to the outsole.

Abstract: A shoe including a plate capable of being deflected in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major longitudinal axis of the shoe, an arch bridge integral with the plate, and a rear sole having a bottom surface with a ground-engaging portion.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing system and device for footwear, and a footwear article including the device. The shock-absorbing device has a plurality of first projections distributed on and extending upwardly from the upper surface in contact with the user's foot, and a plurality of second projections distributed on and extending downwardly from the lower surface in contact with the ground. During the flexion of the foot when stepping, the second projections yield elastically, and displace the first projections upwards and into contact with the foot. The first projections move in a plurality of directions, achieving a massage action, the shock-absorbing, and the uniform distribution of the load on the foot.

Abstract: A shoe including a plate capable of being deflected in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major longitudinal axis of the shoe, an arch bridge integral with the plates and a substantially air-tight enclosure having an interior chamber with a variable horizontal cross sectional dimension. In another embodiment, the interior chamber of the air-tight enclosure has a maximum horizontal cross-sectional dimension that is greater than the height of the interior chamber.

Abstract: A shoe including a plate capable of being deflected in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major longitudinal axis of the shoe, an arch bridge integral with the plate, and a rear sole having an outsole layer with an interior sidewall visible from beneath the shoe that connects an upper surface of the outsole layer with a lower surface of the outsole layer.

Abstract: A cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, said barrier material comprised of an elastomer, said elastomer being at least semi-permeable to at least a first reactant compound, a second reactant compound disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant compound, and wherein a rate of diffusion of said resultant compound through said barrier material is less than a rate of diffusion of said first reactant compound through said barrier material. An article of footwear including a cushion, said cushion comprised of at least one chamber comprised of a barrier material, at least a first and a second solid or liquid reactant compounds disposed within said at least one chamber, wherein said first reactant compound and said second reactant compound react to form a resultant gaseous compound.

Abstract: A shoe including a plate capable of being deflected in a direction substantially perpendicular to the major longitudinal axis of the shoe, an arch bridge integral with the plate, and a rear sole having a bottom surface with a ground-engaging portion including at least four portions each having a generally circular shape when viewed from beneath the bottom surface of the rear sole.

Abstract: A shoe (1), especially an athletic shoe, with an upper (2) which has a tongue (4) in the area of the instep (3). Such a shoe (1) is improved such that it can be put on and taken off while avoiding lacing effort, nevertheless the shoe (1) being held on the foot in the best possible manner. This is achieved in that the tongue (4) and the area (5, 6) of the shoe upper (2) located laterally from the tongue (4) are connected via at least one flexible-elastic flat part (7, 8) and that the two areas (5, 6) of the shoe upper (2) which are located to the side of the tongue (4) are interconnected by at least two tightening straps (9, 9′, 9″, 9′″, 9″″).

Abstract: The present invention relates to spikes for golf shoes that ensure stability while walking and a sufficient gripping force for any green surface on a golf course, and that will never damage a delicate green surface such as a putting green. The spike for golf shoes is characterized by comprising a plurality of leg portions (2) extending downward from a spike main body (1), and a rounded bulge (B) formed on the front-end of each leg portion (2) wherein there will be no sharp portion produced in a bulge (B) even if the bulge (B) wears out.

Abstract: The present invention provides a golf shoe that incorporates a blade scraper that may be used to scrape and clean debris from the blade of a golf club. The present invention provides a blade scraper that is a permanent part of a golf shoe or may be removeably attached to an off-the-shelf golf shoe. With minimal effort, and without having to bend over or reach for a cleaning cloth, a golfer may swipe the blade of a club across the blade scraper to clean off debris. If a golfer needs a divot tool and/or ball marker during the course of play, the golfer need only reach to the shoe rather than hunt through a golf bag for such accessories.

Abstract: This all-purpose device may be used for hiking, for safety while walking down street at night or just plain fun for kids of all ages. For whatever reason, this piece of equipment is an all-purpose device that may help reduce accidents. The items can be used for all ages. The device may hold items that come in various sizes, styles and colors. Items may be located on various locations on footwear, headband, wristband, or belt.

Abstract: A scraper for moving friable material. The scraper includes a frame adapted for attachment to a vehicle and an articulated blade. The blade has left and right portions mounted on the frame for pivoting about a substantially horizontal axis transverse to the articulated blade. Each of the left and right portions of the articulated blade is adapted for pivotal movement about the axis between a substantially horizontal lowered position and a raised position, and each portion is independently positionable in at least one position between the lowered position and the raised position. The articulated blade is positionable for engagement with the friable material as the vehicle travels over the friable material for moving a part of the friable material to shape the friable material in accordance with a predetermined design.

Abstract: The present invention provides a hydraulic excavator provided with a dozer device comprising an arm having a rear end connected to a fulcrum portion provided on a lower frame of a lower traveling body, a dozer blade provided at an extreme end of the arm, and a dozer cylinder for swinging the arm in vertical direction, characterized in that the dozer cylinder and the arm are arranged in a state of forming two sides of a triangle as viewed from the side, the arm swings vertically so that the dozer cylinder does not interfere with a bottom of an upper rotating body rotatably mounted on the lower traveling body, and an approach angle when the dozer blade vertically moved by the arm is placed in the highest position is set to 35 degrees or more, thereby capable of securing travelability equal to an excavator without a dozer device.

Abstract: A coupling arrangement for securing two separable components in an excavating operation includes a wear component, a base component and a lock. The lock has a body having a configuration adapted to be received in a hole in the base component, and a rotatable locking member. The locking member includes a flange that is movable between a locking position wherein the flange holds the lock in the assembly and a release position wherein the flange permits the lock to be removed from the assembly. In the release position, the flange sets within the axial extension of the outline of the body. In the locking position, at least part of the flange sets outside the axial extension of the outline of the body. In one construction, the rotation of the locking member to the locking position tightens the fit of the wear component on the base component.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting an excavating tooth particularly suited for a dredge cutterhead includes a base, an adapter, and a lock. The base includes a convex, curved bearing surface that abuts a concave, curved bearing surface on the adapter. The curved bearing surfaces are able to maintain substantially full contact with each other under transverse loading. The undersurface of the base is formed with a groove to improve the strength and durability of the weld.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable automatic ironing press for the trousers which comprises two housings (2) comprising each a rectangular pressing ironing plates (3) pivotally mounted on a base (7). A central dividing plate is rigidly connected to the base and has a cut in its top part located between the pressing ironing plates while at least one of the plates has a heating element. The base has a lower horizontal part (8) and at least one lateral vertical part (9) rigidly linked to each other. The vertical part (9) of the base comprises guiding means (11) and an extended shaft (10) bearing an arm (12). In the base of the press are located the electronic control bloc, control board and at least one driving gear to guide the tools to open and press the pressing ironing plates (3) and operate the extended shaft (10). The housing (2) include windows (20) through which the lower part of the trousers can be discharged.

Abstract: A pressing iron having, from bottom to top, a heating soleplate, a body delimited by an envelope that contains a water reservoir, and a gripping handle connected to the body. The reservoir is provided with a vent at the rear of the iron and at the top of the reservoir, the iron is provided with an opening situated at the front of the iron above the reservoir, and the iron further has a tube connecting the vent to the opening.

Abstract: A card mounting and display device for mounting and displaying a plurality of cards in any desired configuration. The device includes a fabric base having an array grid netting loosely attached to a first side thereof. The array grid netting is arranged to receive fasteners for attaching the plurality of cards to the array grid netting in any desired configuration. A pocket is arranged on the base for storing the fasteners. The device can be rolled-up or folded for ease of storage.

Abstract: A greeting device is adapted for presenting audio message and visual images. The record switch is pressed to activate the audio memory member. The user may direct his voice toward the microphone in order to record audio message into the audio memory member. A play switch is pressed for the user to listen to the audio message. A permanent recording function is activated to preserve the audio message without being erased and overwritten by future recordings. Finally, a photograph is inserted into a receiving pocket, so that the photograph together with the audio message constitutes audio/visual presentation of information.

Abstract: A rectangular, square or asymmetrically shaped credit card or phone card is provided with an associated case or holder. The card has a configuration complemcnts the configuration of the case so that the card is easily removed from the holder for access, yet is maintained inside the case in a covered position and is protected from abuse. The case is designed to be light/weight and easily carried and to serve as a device to carry the card in a safe and convenient manner outside of a wallet or purse. Alternatively, the card may be in a I-shape or non-conventionally shaped configuration.

Abstract: A card with a glued-in translucent insert is made by applying to a sheet of card stock an adhesive layer in decorative pattern and adhering a sheet of translucent insert stock to the adhesive layer. The decorative pattern of the adhesive layer shows through the translucent insert stock to form a design element of the card.

Abstract: A packaging system for and method of marketing and labeling alcoholic consumables, such as, for example, wine or liquor, subject to federal, state, or other jurisdictional regulation. Broadly, a service provider ascertains and monitors the diverse and varied regulations of a broad multi-jurisdictional market and ensures compliance therewith, and generates standardized labels that, with a distinctive brand and in a consistent manner, communicate both regulation-required and consumer-desired information regarding the alcoholic consumables produced by a variety of independent producers. The labels may be provided in duplicate, with easily removable first instances applied over permanently affixed second instances so as to facilitate providing consumers with copies of the labels.

Abstract: A novelty system of the present invention includes a novelty portion, ballast and a post portion; the post portion configured to support the novelty portion and ballast such that the post portion flexes.