Abstract: A manufacture method of a tag includes a steps of forming through holes at a predetermined part of an insulated sheet, capable of fixing a conductive ink; and printing an antenna circuit at an upper surface and undersurface of the insulated sheet using the conductive ink so as to close the through hole so that it can reduce the working step since it is unnecessary to perform the formation work of the resist layer for fixing the electric conduction ink; it can form the antenna circuit printed on both surfaces thereof using the conductive ink when the through holes are processed so as to conduct so that it can reduce the working step; and it can reduce the number of the inferior goods remarkably and can be manufactured cheaply.

Abstract: Method for producing radiator components for internal antennas in small-sized radio devices. The basis is for instance a tape-like plastic blank (301) wound on a coil former (RL1). In order to support a radiator a flat-topped protrusion (311) is formed into the plastic blank, for instance by pressing with a hot tool. The height of the protrusion is the designed height of the planar antenna. The actual radiator (RPN) with its conductors is formed by removing material from a conducting film to be attached to the top of the boss. A feeding conductor and a shorting conductor are formed as extensions of the radiator, and they are located on a surface of the protrusion. A contact is attached both to the feeding conductor and to the shorting conductor in order to later connect the antenna component to a radio device. Elongated gaps can be made in the plane of the plastic blank around the edges of the protrusion in order to facilitate loosening of the component.

Abstract: A crimping block device comprised of a crimping base block and an upper crimping block constructed to mate with the base. The crimping block base is provided with a plurality of ribs that engage a plurality of crimping troughs on the surface of the crimping block. When the upper crimping block is placed on the base crimping block, the ribs are centered over the crimping troughs. Bolts on each end of the upper crimping block allow it to be screwed down tightly against the base crimping block with the ribs engaging a socket on a connector to securely and completely crush the socket around the cable. Each crimping trough is different in size to accommodate different sized cables. An alternate embodiment includes a handle to be attached to the crimping block device for ease of maneuverability which can be removed when space will not allow the use of a handle.

Abstract: A bolster plate is attached to a printed circuit board and acts as a stiffener that reduces bending in the overall assembly during the attachment of an integrated circuit chip to the printed circuit board under a heavy applied load. The bolster plate is provided with a shim that compensates for bending of the bolster plate under load, thereby preventing damage to the integrated circuit chip. The dimensions of the shim may be selected according to computer model results representing bow deformation in the bolster plate without the shim.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are shown for holding a plurality of wires of a cable in fixed positions relative to each other for assisting in the termination of the cable with a connector having plurality of contacts possibly of the insulation displacement type.

Abstract: A method of fabricating electromechanical devices such as micro relays on printed circuit boards. The method includes the deposition of an element of the component onto an electrically conducting sacrificial layer, which is subsequently removed to form a PCB component that is suspended above the PCB substrate. In one embodiment, the vias in a multilayer PCB are used as the anchor posts for the suspended component.

Abstract: A method for packaging an image sensor includes the steps of: providing a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface; mounting a frame layer to the upper surface of the substrate to form a chamber together with the substrate; mounting a photosensitive chip to the upper surface of the substrate and within the chamber, and electrically connecting the photosensitive chip to the substrate; mounting a transparent layer to the frame layer with a B-stage adhesive applied therebetween; pre-baking the B-stage adhesive to slightly adhere the transparent layer to the frame layer; testing the image sensor to determine whether the image sensor is passed or failed; and post-baking the passed image sensor to completely cure the B-stage adhesive so that the transparent layer is firmly adhered to the frame layer.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for electrically connecting an electric conductor to an electronic component including the steps of providing a textile material, in which at least, one flexible, wire-like and/or thread-like electric conductor is arranged, severing the electric conductor at a point to be connected, arranging a contact-making device of the component on at least one surface side of the textile material at the point on the conductor to be connected, and connecting the conductor electrically to the contact-making device.

Abstract: The mounting consists of a metal sheet ring, which cross section is substantially like a “U”, wherein the free ends of the “U” branches rest and couple to the annular seats being defined in the inside face of the carrier hoop, matching their curbs of internal edge; wherein said support and coupling are sealed by respective annular welding beads extending along the mentioned annular seats and rest on the body of the carrier hoop, being conformed an inside annular cooling tube which inside surface is constituted by a metal sheet ring and the inside diametrical surface of the carrier hoop extending between said two annular seats.

Abstract: A method for making a blade ring includes producing an outer shell of a blade ring by setting a blank using a plasma-forming process on a frame that is then removed. The tips of the blades are well embedded in the ferrule independently of their profile, such that the aerodynamic performances do not deteriorate.

Abstract: A metal plate comprises two flat wall forming portions 89, 90 connected together by a joint portion 88, a plurality of reinforcing wall forming portions 83, 84 upwardly projecting from each of the wall forming portions 89, 90 integrally therewith, and a side wall forming portion 81, 82 formed at each of opposite side edges of the plate and upwardly projecting therefrom integrally therewith. A projection 85 is formed on the upper end of the reinforcing wall forming portion 83 on the flat wall portion 89, and a recess 86 for the projection 85 to fit in is formed in the upper end of the wall forming portion 84 to be butted against the portion 83 and provided on the other flat wall portion 90. The metal plate satisfies the relationships of: A>a, A/a≦1.5, B/b≦1.5, C/c≦1.5, and D/d≦1.

Abstract: Both ends of a metal cylindrical member are formed with rectangular cross section normal curls which are doubly bent in the radial direction of the cylindrical member by plastic working. With this, it is possible to form a rim directly from the cylindrical member and to easily produce a two-piece wheel. A barrel of the metal cylindrical member (2) is subjected to drop center portion working. Then, both ends (3) of the cylindrical member (2) are expanded by plastic working, and the expanded ends (3) are formed into normal curls (4) having rectangular cross sections by normal curl working (method 1). Alternatively, the expanded ends (3) are formed into curls (4) having circular cross sections by curl working, and the curls (4) are finished to a normal shape having a rectangular cross section by shaping and precision-enhancing working (method 2).

Abstract: A toner supply roller comprises a metallic core shaft and an electrically conductive elastic layer formed to surround the outer surface of the shaft. The conductive elastic layer is formed of open-cell polyurethane foam. The polyurethane foam is impregnated with an electrically conductive polymer and a binder.

Abstract: A necklace with interchangeable four-word long inspirational messages, with each message word inscribed on a cooperating one of four metal side-by-side display objects and, during wear, balanced on opposite sides centrally of a prominent display position on the wearer by the weight of the objects serving as ballast, a wide variety of selected noun, verb and adjective words being effective to promote by their inspirational context lifestyle improvements.

Abstract: A method of making grating wherein grating bars are provided with an anti-slip coating. The grating bars are placed side by side with their top edges aligned and with the sides of adjacent bars in contact with each other. The grating bars are held stationary relative to each other. Molten metal is sprayed on to the top edges to form a rough surface on the top edges. The grating bars are subsequently separated and assembled together in a spaced relationship by attaching transversely extending members to the grating bars.

Abstract: A hydraulic locking and loosening device (40) is set on the neck of a rolling-mill roll or back-up roll with a conical part (3) and a cylindrical part (4), and comprising an oil-film bearing (7, 8), a spacer ring (16), a thrust bearing (15), a thrust ring (17), and a threaded lock ring (18). The locking device (30) comprises a body (21) inserted at the centre in a ram (22) to form a hydraulic actuator with two annular chambers (23), longitudinal arms (31), on each of which is provided a C-shaped notch (32), and a cover (24) for closing the hydraulic chambers (23). A variant of the hydraulic locking and loosening device (40) is provided with a bayonet device for its engaging on the roll end.

Abstract: A needle cutting device (1) for cutting a needle (6) from a mount in a syringe (8) comprises cutting apparatus (220) and a container for storing cut needles. The container includes an aperture (4) having an axis along which a needle, but not a mount associated with the needle, may be introduced into the container. The cutting apparatus has first and second cutting surfaces (222, 223), at least the first cutting surface (222) being located at an end of a flexible blade member (226). The first cutting surface (222) is movable relative to the second cutting surface (223) in a direction transverse to the axis of the aperture by movement of at least part of the blade member in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of the aperture to move the first cutting surface relative to the second cutting surface in order to nip and cut a needle within the aperture.

Abstract: A glass cutting apparatus has a spindle rotatably held and a saw blade provided on the spindle at a tip portion thereof. An upper portion of the blade is covered with a top cover. A lower portion of the blade, which protrudes from a lower portion of the top cover downward, is covered with a swingably safety cover held through a second ball bearing provided at an outer periphery of a bearing case. A fixing member between the bearing case and the blade is provided with a seal cover member which has a tip portion extending to the neighborhood of an outer periphery of a seal member for covering the bearing. Thereby, the seal cover member covers the seal member on a blade side thereof. Thus, the glass-cutting apparatus can eliminate a danger of touching its saw blade by mistake at the time of non-operation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting a blade of a knife, scissors or the like, consisting of two largely congruent partial surfaces (3, 4) that are designed as one piece with one another, of which at least one contains on essentially its entire surface an adhesive and which can be glued together while sandwiching the blade in between them, wherein the two partial surfaces are connected with each other along a folding edge containing a perforation and at least one of the partial surfaces contains a projection protruding beyond the congruence area.

Abstract: A spring assist folding knife and method of biasing a blade in a folding knife. The folding knife includes a blade, liner, and handle. The blade includes a first recess for receiving a pivot pin. The blade includes a second recess offset from the axis of rotation. A latch cam having an offset pin is located relative to the second recess. The liner includes an arcuate slot in which the offset pin of the latch cam is located. The arcuate slot within the liner or handle also includes a convex extension. A spring is configured to provide a force in the direction of blade opening and provides the force throughout the entire range of blade motion. The spring applies its force to the offset pin to bias the blade in the closed position until the blade reaches a predetermined angle. Then the spring biases the blade to the open position.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes a housing having a first end with a first edge and a second end. A handle extends from the second end of the housing. The housing has a slideable blade with a cutting position and a retracted position inside the housing. A finger portion is cantilevered from the first end of the housing. The finger portion and the first edge define an elongated opening having a juncture end at the first end of the housing. A cutting edge is embedded at the juncture end. The cutting edge is shaped, sized and orientated to facilitate forward slitting of heavy plastic sheet. The slideable blade slides axially along a track. A biasing means repositions the slideable blade from the cutting position to the retracted position.

Abstract: A manually operated implement such as a chain saw, a parting-off grinder or similar device has an internal combustion engine to drive a tool and a handle arrangement to operate the implementl. The handle arrangement is connected to the internal combustion engine via a vibration damping system, the vibration damping system comprising at least one anti-vibration element.

Abstract: A microscopic positioning device having machine rigidity and being capable of achieving nano-order positioning accuracy and a method of compensating tool position and orientation. A driving unit comprises two piezoelectric elements P1 and P2 arranged into alignment along an expanding/shrinking direction. Both ends of the piezoelectric element P1, facing in the expanding/shrinking direction, are fixed to a base member and a movable member, respectively. The other piezoelectric element P2 is fixed to the base member only at one end. A gap L is formed between the piezoelectric element P2 and the movable member. Where expanding displacement amounts of the piezoelectric elements P1 and P2 are a1 and a2, respectively, voltage applied to the piezoelectric elements P1 and P2 is so controlled to satisfy an equation, a1+a2=a≧L. It is possible to position the movable member at a position within a maximum stroke a in the nano-order.

Abstract: A torque detector capable of detecting an amount of torque, rotation angle and rotational speed with high resolution. First rotor and second rotor are retained individually in bearings, and they each have a gear on periphery thereof. First magnet and second magnet have pairs of magnetic poles, and disposed to ends of the first rotor and the second rotor respectively. First and second magneto-sensitive elements for detecting magnetic fields produced by the first and the second magnets are placed along an axial direction of the first and the second rotors in a manner to face the first and the second magnets respectively with a predetermined space. An input shaft and an output shaft are in engagement to the first and the second rotors respectively with gears, and the output shaft is connected to the input shaft.

Abstract: A position measuring system having a housing with a wall, the wall having an opening and including a deformation. A measurement device accommodated in the housing, the measurement device detects and/or processes measurement values and outputs a position-dependent measurement signal. A cable including a shield, wherein the cable is positioned within the opening and is electrically connected to the measurement device so as to carry the measurement signal. The deformation of the wall fixes the cable in the opening and for binding the shield to the housing.

Abstract: A sighting device for use with a firearm or bow comprises a fiber optic member having a sight end visible by a user for aiming the firearm or bow at a target. A non-electrical, light-emitting material is disposed over a length of the fiber optic element in order to illuminate the fiber optic element in low light or no ambient light conditions. The non-electrical, light-emitting material may be incorporated into the sighting device in order to provide sufficient surface contact with the fiber optic member to provide adequate illumination as well as illumination of the sighting device itself.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for printing an outline of an opening to be cut in a wall to facilitate the installation of a GEM electrical box in the wall. The outline is substantially rectangular having a first and second set of sides. The first set of sides is shorter than the second set of sides and includes a semi-oval portion located at the middle of each side. The second set of sides have a semi-oval portion located at the end of each side. The device includes a rubberstamp configured to print the outline on the wall, and also includes a handle and a pair of levels for locating (leveling) the device prior to imprinting the outline on the wall. The rubberstamp can includes an inking means for replenishing ink to the rubberstamp. The device can also include a spring assembly so that the rubberstamp can initially be located at a position on the wall without imprinting the outline on the wall, but will print the outline on the wall upon the application of pressure to the rubberstamp.

Abstract: An adjustable spacer tool for spacing balusters includes an extendable pantograpic assembly having a first and second end and including evenly-spaced parallel uprights and X-shaped sets of cross-bars pivotally connected to one another. Each X-shaped set is pivotally connected to a pair of uprights adjacent upper ends thereof and pivotally and slidably connected to the uprights adjacent lower ends thereof. An arm, finger and cam extend outwardly from each end of the assembly to provide spacing between each end of the assembly and a desired surface for various sets of same-width balusters. Each arm is pivotally connected to one end of the assembly and to one end of the finger. The other end of the finger is pivotally and slidably connected to a respective end of the assembly. Each cam is pivotally connected to the arm distal the assembly. Removable connections permit adjustment of the overall length of the tool and replacement of parts.

Abstract: A tool for installing siding, such as horizontally-disposed, overlapping siding is disclosed. In one embodiment, the tool comprises an elongate longitudinal portion having top and bottom end portions. A top siding-engaging portion extends from the top end portion and a bottom siding-engaging portion extends from the bottom end portion of the portion. A siding-support portion also extends from the longitudinal portion. In use, the tool may be pushed onto a first piece of siding to cause the top siding-engaging portion to frictionally engage a top transverse edge of the piece of siding and the bottom siding-engaging portion to frictionally engage a bottom transverse edge of the piece of siding. The first piece of siding can then be placed at an appropriate position against a structure above a previously-installed, second piece of siding, so that the siding-support portion rests on the second piece of siding.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for removing moisture from electronic devices such as hearing aids, using a desiccant material. The desiccant material is regenerated in place with heat from an embedded heater when the apparatus is open to the atmosphere. Drying of the hearing aids takes place when the hearing aids are placed in the apparatus and it is closed. Heat is not applied during drying to avoid potential damage to the hearing aids or other electronic device.

Abstract: A drying system for bladder-style personal hydration systems is comprised of an air conduit, a system for forcing air through the conduit, and a method of dispersing the air into the bladder. The bladder from the personal hydration system (such as a CamelBak®) is placed over the conduit, and air is forced into the bladder and the drinking tube to dry it. This would provide a faster and potentially microbiologically safer method of drying the bladder as compared to traditional methods.

Abstract: An apparatus for leading a web threading tail over an empty space formed between two surfaces, between which the apparatus (10) is arranged. The apparatus (10) includes a belt loop (28) permeable by air, which is supported by turnover rolls (29, 30). Within the belt loop (28) at least one foil strip (31) is arranged for creating a vacuum effect in the part of the belt loop (28) that transports the web threading tail (16) from the surface preceding the empty space, and to lead it to the following surface, a vacuum effect is arranged in connection with the first turnover roll (29) of the turnover rolls (29, 30).

Abstract: A blow box (18) for supporting the web run in a paper machine or the like, which blow box comprises members for maintaining a negative pressure at least in one negative pressure region (24) between the wire (20) and the blow box. The members comprise a blocking member (30, 32), which is arranged, regarding the wire's running direction, at the beginning and/or at the end of said negative pressure region, which extends across the wire and projects towards the wire, and which is movable in relation to the blow box, and blowing members (34,36), with which air is ejected with blows between said blocking member and the wire from said negative pressure region and/or with which air is prevented from entering this negative pressure region.

Abstract: An apparatus for the drying of aggregate and aggregate-binder mixtures includes a housing containing a fan within a housing that pulls air through various materials held in a drying sieve, or multiple drying sieves, and then exhausts the air to the ambient environment. The apparatus is particularly useful in determining the saturated surface dry state of materials which is an important factor in various testing procedures. The apparatus may include activation means, such as switches and controls, and may incorporate weight sensors to aid in determining the drying state of the material. Various input, output, memory, and display functions are provided to allow calculations and display of observed and calculated indicia.

Abstract: A method of converting a single-zone, multi-conveyor dryer into a multi-zone multi-conveyor dryer (10) utilizes a conversion kit including a division plate (40) and first and second panels including exit openings (42, 44, 46) and entrance openings (52, 54). The division plate (40) divides the heat chamber (14) into an upper zone (14a) and a lower zone (14b). The first panel is located between a first air plenum (20a) and the heat chamber (14), with the first air plenum (20a) including first and second heat sources (22, 22a) for heating the upper zone (14a) to a temperature greater than the lower zone (14b). The second heat source (22a) is pivotal relative to the first heat source (22) between an operative position and a cleaning position. The second panel is located between a second air plenum (20b) and the heat chamber (14).

Abstract: A flexible boot liner (100) having a flexible upper (101) and a semi-rigid sole (140) that provides durability, walkability, and a dimensionally stable fit within a boot (90). The sole includes a lasting board (160) that is fixedly attached to the upper and a nonskid outsole (142). Secondary cushioning devices such as an air cell (144) may also be incorporated into the sole. The upper is of hybrid construction including a relatively flexible bottom portion (120) thermoformed from an ethylene vinyl acetate foam that covers the foot and the malleoli of the user, and a semi-rigid upper portion (110) that wraps about the lower leg of the user. A strap assembly (150) is provided to secure the liner about the foot of the user.

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 at least one inflated cushion spaced apart from the plate during the entire walking gait cycle of the wearer, during the entire running gait cycle of the wearer, when the shoe is in an unloaded state and at all other times.

Abstract: Scrap material having both a thermoplastic polyurethane and a copolymer of ethylene and vinyl alcohol is recycled by blending the scrap material into a thermoplastic polyurethane composition and preparing a barrier membrane from the blended material. The virgin thermoplastic polyurethane and the thermoplastic polyurethane of the scrap material are polymerized using at least about 60 percent by weight, based on the weight of the polyurethane produced, of a polyester diol having a weight average molecular weight of at least about 500 and having from four to five carbon atoms between substantially all of the ester [—O—C(═O)—] groups. The blend material containing the virgin thermoplastic urethane and the scrap material is formed into a layer of a barrier membrane. The resulting membrane has a haze of no more than about 12%.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing shoe insoles with antibacterial and foot odor activity mixes Angelica, Ligussticum sp., Menthae Herba, Mugwort, charcoal, and Osterium koreanum in a predetermined weight ratio with a subsidiary component into a composition. Outer, first and second fabric sheets are cut into predetermined suitable sizes and laminated. An inlet is formed at a toe region of the laminate into a pocket that is filled with the herbal composition. A finish sheet is sewn on the laminate, the finish sheet being hemp or wool fabric. Holes are formed at predetermined intervals on the inside face and snap type buttons are fixed at the holes by pressing.

Abstract: A revolutionary new concept of ladies' shoes combining versatility with style and designs in colors, materials and combinations to fit every fashion need, occasion and price range. The look is perceived with minimal effort by interchanging the upper front of shoe with other slides/converters, which may be sold separately and/or with shoes, saving time, money and space.

Abstract: An article of footwear, in particular for climbing, having a flexible upper provided with a tightening arrangement and an outer sole, with the upper having a molded heel stiffener.

Abstract: The present invention is referring to a procedure and a apparatus of extraction of methane gas from the bottom of the sea, consigned to the extraction of methane gas from marine sediments found in the sea's and ocean's depthless and with which came to produce in the end, methane liquefied gas. The procedure, in accordance with the invention, consists of lowering a take out enclosure to a depth of over 500 m., followed by a take out of a quantity of cryohydrate sediment from the bottom of the sea and the elevation of enclosure until is reached a level at which the water pressure and its temperature create conditions which allowed the beginning of a process of releasing of methane gas from cryohydrate crystals. The following operation is the releasing of methane from the entire quantity of take out cryohydrate, methane that is collected in a room from where is raised through a tube and captured into an enclosure and then liquefied.

Abstract: A wheeled push blade device comprises a frame having at least one load bearing wheel, a push blade, means for adjusting the blade at an angle from the line of travel of the device, a moment mechanism located on a lower portion of the blade allowing the blade to pivot, and position correction device for bringing the blade back into the original position.

Abstract: A hood for an off road work vehicle includes a thermoformed polymer outer top panel having a smooth outer surface, a thermoformed inner panel, the inner panel having laterally extending corrugations, and a pattern of adhesive arranged between the inner and outer top panels. The inner and outer top panels are secured together by the pattern of adhesive, the pattern of adhesive comprising non-linear longitudinally extending regions spaced apart and straddling a longitudinal centerline of the inner top panel. The non-linear regions can be undulating or zigzag regions.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a construction machine which precipitates the removal of earth that is churned up onto a vehicle body from the vehicle body, which reduces transfer loads on a blade bracket, which improves the attachability of the blade bracket, and which achieves standardization of the blade bracket. The construction machine according to the present invention is constituted such that a frame of a crawler belt-type traveling body comprises a center frame, a pair of truck frames disposed on the outside of two side portions of the center frame, a connecting member which connects the center frame to the truck frames, and a blade bracket which is joined to the center frame and the connecting member.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a construction machine in which an operating load is transferred to a location having good rigidity, thereby securing the strength of a vehicle body, and which is also capable of realizing an increase in the load-withstanding strength in relation to running loads, thereby improving reliability.

Abstract: A hydraulic controller for working machine according to the present invention, which presupposes an electronic control system where an integrated bleed-off valve common to hydraulic actuators is used for bleed-off control and the bleed-off valve is controlled by the secondary pressure of a proportional solenoid valve controlled by a controller, is constituted to compensate supply of a pressure oil for the hydraulic actuators even if the secondary pressure of the proportional solenoid valve is stopped, by providing, at the bleed-off valve, a fail-safe position with a fail-safe path which opens with an opening having smaller area than an unload opening.

Abstract: A grading implement including main body having a left end, a right end and a length that extends between the left and right ends. The main body also includes a front side and a back side. A claw-blade is positioned at the front side of the main body. Side blades are positioned at the left and right ends of the main body. The side blades include portions that extend rearwardly from the main body so as to define a volume located behind the back side of the main body between the side blades. The volume receives grading material when the implement is moved rearwardly.

Abstract: An excavating machine, representatively a tracked excavator has a boom stick portion on which both an excavating bucket and a hydraulic breaker are mounted for hydraulically driven pivotal movement between first and second limit positions. The bucket may be operated independently of the breaker for digging operations. Similarly, the breaker may be operated independently of the bucket for refusal material-breaking operations. The same excavating machine may now use the bucket and breaker in a rapid and continuous exchange to permit frequent removal of small quantities of broken refuse material with the bucket, exposing the bucket and breaker to fresh refuse material. A lubricatable attachment system is disclosed for improved breaker system connectivity that permits quick installation and removal of the breaker. An alternative deployment system is disclosed having a rotary actuator for efficient and rapid deployment without the need for an additional hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: The improvements provide for the lugs of the tooth to have stepped guides at the top and bottom which combine with widened end regions for greater reinforcement and with a projecting internal abutment in at least one of said lugs, capable of being-guided in a corresponding straight guide of the tooth holder, being arranged, after it is mounted, so as to retain the pin from behind, which pin is arranged in a pin seating arranged generally vertically in the body of the tooth holder, with a gently curved and inclined structure.