Abstract: A preferred method for manufacturing a transformer winding includes winding an electrical conductor into a first plurality of turns, placing an electrically insulating material having adhesive thereon over the first plurality of turns, and winding the electrical conductor into a second plurality of turns over the electrically insulating material. The preferred method also includes melting and curing the adhesive by energizing the electrical conductor so that a current greater than a rated current of the transformer winding flows through the electrical conductor.

Abstract: A method of forming a reader of a magnetic head includes multiple processing steps. First, a sensor is formed having an air bearing surface. Next, a hard mask is formed on the sensor extending a distance from the air bearing surface substantially equal to the desired stripe height of the sensor. Finally, a portion of the sensor not covered by the hard mask is removed.

Abstract: On a surface of a bottom pole, a write gap film and first magnetic material film having a high saturation magnetic flux density are formed, and the first magnetic material film is etched to remain a portion extending from an air bearing surface to a throat height zero reference position and a first non-magnetic film is formed in a removed portion. The first non-magnetic material film is polished to obtain a flat surface which is coplanar with a surface of the first magnetic material film. A second magnetic material film having a high saturation magnetic flux density is formed on the flat surface. The second magnetic material film, first magnetic material film, write gap film and bottom pole are partially removed by RIE using a mask formed on the flat surface in accordance with a given pattern to form a track pole having a double-layer structure consisting of bottom and to track poles and a trim structure in a self-aligned manner.

Abstract: The method of making an electromagnetically excitable core of an electrical machine with a multiphase winding (13) includes preparing a core (10) having a substantially parallelepiped shape, which is provided with a plurality of parallel grooves (N1 to N36; N1 to N48) in one side in a first step. In at least one subsequent step at least three phase windings (100, 200, 300) are laid in these grooves in such a manner that only one winding overhang is outside of the core.

Abstract: A method and apparatus in which wave windings, cut from a continuously formed wave winding band, are brought with a defined number of waves essentially tangentially to a rotor or stator lamination packet or a rotorlike transfer tool having radially outwardly open slots. During a rotary motion of the lamination packet or transfer tool and a substantially tangential relative motion, at a speed corresponding to the circumferential speed of the rotary motion, the straight portions of the bandlike wave windings are pressed into the slots.

Abstract: A substrate 110 that is not lying flat on its substrate tray 100 can present significant process problems when a vacuum pickup attempts to pick up the substrate and fails due to the lack of a proper bond forming between the pickup and the substrate 110. The substrate 110 left behind on the substrate tray 100 could require human intervention. Intervention slows down the manufacturing process and increases costs. A method and apparatus to ensure that substrates are laying flat when presented to the vacuum pickup pad 220 is disclosed. A plate 310 with protrusions 320 is raised into a substrate tray 100 with holes. The protrusions 320 lift the substrates 110 up off the bottom of the substrate tray 100 and ensure that they are laying flat when presented to the vacuum pickup pad 220.

Abstract: A pierce nut installation apparatus having a feed passage, a plunger passage and a plunger which reciprocates through the plunger passage to engage and install a pierce nut in a panel opposite the plunger passage, wherein the end of the plunger passage includes a nut guide element projecting from the end of the plunger including a frustoconical outer surface having a major diameter adjacent the end face of the plunger substantially equal to the crest diameter of the pierce nut bore which accurately locates the pierce nut on a panel and prevents cocking of the pierce nut in the plunger passage.

Abstract: A hand-held power performs three operations, selectively. A first operation corrects the setting of an improperly set self-piercing rivet. A second operation removes a self-piercing rivet from workpieces. A third operation sets a solid rivet, which may replace a removed self-piercing rivet. For performing these operations, three interchangeable sets of components are provided.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for installing fasteners into a workpiece. The system includes a fastener orientation system and an installation unit. The fastener orientation system receives the fastener from a fastener delivery tube and retains the fastener in a holding jaw. Specifically, the fastener is retained by plurality of fingers in the holding jaw. The installation unit is coupled to the fastener orientation system and operable to move laterally with respect to the fastener orientation system to provide a force for securing the fastener in the workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing attached die having a pivoting means, having a pivot point and first and second sides, the pivot point having a corresponding first y coordinate, the first and second sides positioned opposite to one another, said pivoting means capable of attaching to a die carrier. The apparatus also having a shaft attached to the first side of the pivoting means. The apparatus further having a counterweight attached to the second side of the pivoting means. The apparatus lastly having a clamping means capable of attaching to at least one die, the die having a corresponding second y coordinate, wherein the first y coordinate is greater than the second y coordinate.

Abstract: The specification discloses an apparatus comprising an alignment plate having a plurality of depressions therein, each depression being sized to receive a packaging cap therein and to prevent its movement, and a force applicator to apply a force to press the packaging caps and a substrate firmly together. Also disclosed is a process comprising inserting a plurality of packaging caps in a plurality of depressions on an alignment plate, each depression being sized to receive a packaging cap and prevent its movement, aligning the plurality of packaging caps with individual devices on a substrate, placing the substrate in contact with the packaging caps, and applying a force to press the caps against the substrate. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: Systems and methods for plating printed circuit boards. Traces are formed using internal and external layers of a printed circuit board from conductive paths including contact pads to a side edge of the printed circuit board. The traces are connected with a plating bar to form a single conductive path that permits all conductive paths to be plated at the same time. When the plating bar is removed, the traces are severed to electrically isolate the various conductive paths. Traces are not present at a front edge of the printed circuit board by the contact pads. A small hole is drilled through traces used to plate transmission lines such that the traces do not affect the transmission characteristics of the transmission lines.

Abstract: An apparatus for splicing a fiber optic cable comprises a clamp for clamping a first portion of a first fiber optic cable, a bail for connecting the clamp to a support structure, a splice closure for splicing a second portion of the first fiber optic cable to a second fiber optic cable, and means for connecting the splice closure to the bail. A method of splicing a fiber optic cable, using the apparatus is also included.

Abstract: A wear-resistant assembly of a turbine outer case and a turbine vane is fabricated by providing a turbine outer case, and a turbine vane that, when assembled, is supported on the turbine outer case in a support region such that a vane-support area of the turbine vane contacts a case-support area of the turbine outer case. A wear-resistant material is welded to a weld area of at least one of the vane-support area and the case-support area. In some circumstances, as where the turbine outer case and the turbine vane have previously been in service, material may be machined from the support region before the welding.

Abstract: A standoff for a cold plate and a cold plate using the standoff are characterized by a coil pack consisting of a plurality of individual fluid conveying tubes formed into a coil pack having a desired configuration and held in place by a plurality of retaining wires. The standoffs are slidably attached to the retaining wires and each comprises an elongate body that is triangular in cross-section, has a bottom end, an apex end opposite from the bottom end and a longitudinal bore toward the bottom end and through which a retaining wire extends. The standoffs are made of aluminum and are of sufficient size to maintain their structural integrity during a casting process in which the coil pack is placed in a mold and molten aluminum is poured around the coil pack.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a motorhome, wherein the motorhome comprises a chassis, a vehicle frame, and a coach body. In one embodiment, the method begins by prefabricating the frame by joining a plurality of parallel elongate members with cross-tie members. The frame is prefabricated separate from the chassis, and in one embodiment, the frame is prefabricated upside down such that the underside of the frame is accessible for attachment of a plurality of bulkheads. Then, the frame is rotated upright and positioned atop the chassis. In one embodiment, the rails of the chassis lie inside a channel defined by the plurality of bulkheads. Next, additional bulkheads are joined to the frame and chassis to further interconnect the frame and chassis. Preferably, the additional bulkheads comprise an opening such that the additional bulkheads can surround the chassis on all sides. Finally, the coach body is assembled on the frame.

Abstract: The top portion of a material for a rail of a linear guide is formed in a convex shape. In this convex shape, portions protruding to the side of a top surface are removed beforehand by rolling raceway grooves in side portions of a member of rectangular section, the top surface of which is flat. A rail made from this material by rolling raceway grooves in side portions have a flat top surface.

Abstract: A system is provided for securing a rotating member with respect to a non-rotating member. A hollow member, such as a mounting hub or an inner ring of a bearing assembly, includes an extension having an annular outer groove. One or more tapered sleeves serve to lock the hollow member about a mechanical component, such as a shaft. A nut engageable on a sleeve includes an eccentric front aperture adjacent to a concentric groove, thereby forming a lip of varying depth The system is engaged by rotation of the nut on the sleeve in one direction, and disassembled by counterrotation of the nut such that a portion of the varying depth lip co-acts with a lip formed by a groove on an outer sleeve or on the hollow member.

Abstract: The handle of a razor is provided with a single-chip radio receiver, controls, battery, antenna and an audio transducer, such as a speaker or a piezoelectric annunciator by which a person can listen to broadcast radio channels while shaving. A waterproof speaker, waterproof controls and a waterproof housing make the shaving apparatus with a radio immersible. By using a small processor with memory instead of a radio IC and an audio transducer, the shaving apparatus can play back pre-recorded audio or, record audio from the audio transducer for later playback to the audio transducer.

Abstract: In a razor cartridge, a platform portion has a first cartridge section that includes at least one first pair of razor blades position therein. Each of the first pair or razor blades has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. A second cartridge section is also provided and is coupled to the platform portion. The second cartridge section includes at least one pair of second razor blades positioned therein, each of the second pair of razor blades also has an at least partially exposed cutting edge. The razor cartridge can be mounted either temporarily or permanently to a handle and the cutting edges of each of the first and second pair of razor blades face one another so that during a shaving operation, the razor cartridge can cut hair when drawn over a user's skin in either of two generally opposite directions.

Abstract: A folding knife, comprising a blade pivotally connected to an elongate handle defining a recessed blade cavity and a blade opening assembly constructed and arranged to assist movement of the blade to an open position, in which the blade is extended. The blade opening assembly comprises, in one example, a bias element and an actuating member. The bias element is housed within the recessed blade cavity and has a free end. The actuating member is pivotally connected to the handle within the recessed blade cavity and is constructed and arranged to engage a portion of the tang of the blade and a portion of the bias element such that the blade may be assisted to the open position. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R.

Abstract: A drive mechanism for a power tool, a power tool and a reciprocating saw. The power tool includes a housing, a motor supported by the housing and including a drive shaft, an output member supported by the housing and adapted to support a tool element, and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism includes a drive assembly driven by the drive shaft for rotation about an axis, the drive assembly including a gear, a hub selectively driven by the gear for rotation about the axis, and structure positioned between the gear and the hub, the structure selectively transmitting drive force between the gear and the hub and selectively allows relative movement between the gear and the hub. The drive mechanism may also include a drive arm drivingly connected between the drive assembly and the output member of a tool, and the drive arm may be configured to absorb an impact.

Abstract: A reciprocating cutting tool configured for orbital cutting, includes a housing, a power source disposed in the housing, a main linkage connected to the power source and to a blade for driving the blade in a vertically reciprocating motion, a foot plate connected to the housing and including a portion in operational relationship to the blade, a swivel bracket connected to the foot plate and disposed to exert an orbital force to a rear edge of the blade. A plunger is secured within the housing and connected to the linkage for reciprocal, pivotal and rotational movement, and has an end configured for receiving a blade. A selector mechanism for selecting at least between pivotal and rotational movement of the plunger, wherein the pivotal movement relates to orbital blade motion, and the rotational movement relates to scrolling blade motion.

Abstract: A razor-blade type sharpener for sharpening a writing instrument to provide a frusto-conical tip. The sharpener has a blade carrier that includes a first cutting blade for sharpening the writing instrument to provide a longitudinally tapered portion, and a second cutting blade having a cutting edge extending transversely to the first cutting blade for cutting a distal end of the writing instrument to provide a blunt end portion. Accordingly, the blade carrier is capable of providing a frusto-conical tip having a broad point on a writing instrument, which has been found particularly desirable for crayons. A container for a writing instrument, each including such a blade carrier, are also provided.

Abstract: A linear translation device includes a frame, a carriage pivotally coupled to the frame, a drive arm body coupled to the carriage and rotatably coupled to the frame, and an actuator coupled to the drive arm body and the frame to effect rotation of the drive arm body about a pivot point. The device effects linear motion to the carriage by rotating the drive arm body by the actuator about the pivot point. An object, such as an optical component, is secured to the carriage such that linear motion of the carriage conveys linear motion to the object. Each of the frame, carriage and drive arm body are preferably coupled to each other with flexures to facilitate substantially frictionless linear translation of motion to the carriage and object secured to the carriage when the drive arm body is rotated by the actuator.

Abstract: A template for estimating quantities of building materials for specific construction provides indicia for relating measurements to construction details to arrive at quantitative measurements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for alignment of a first component (1) and a second component (2) in a predetermined relation to each other, comprising a transmitter unit (7) arranged for mounting on said first component (1) and comprising a light source (9) for the generation of light radiation (10) with a predetermined pattern in the direction towards a receiver unit (11; 11′, 22, 27; 27′) arranged for mounting on said second component (2), where the receiver unit (11; 11′) comprises a detection device (18a, 18b; 18a′, 18b′ 23a, 23b; 28a, 28b; 28′a, 28′b) for said light radiation (10). The invention is characterised in that said detector device (18a, 18b; 18a′, 18b′, 23a, 23b; 28a, 28b, 28′a, 28′b) comprises a first detector (18a, 18a′ 23a; 28a; 28a′) and a second detector (18b; 18b′ 23b; 28b; 28′b), respectively, which are separated depthwise in relation to said transmitter unit (7).

Abstract: The present invention provides a measurement apparatus particularly suited for layout work. More specifically, the present invention is useful for taking a single measurement of a span or object, dividing the measured length into a desired number of equal segments, and providing indicators for marking those points.

Abstract: A color ruler for objectively measuring skin color and methods of using same.

Abstract: An alignment device eases installation of computer assemblies, such as drives, into a corresponding chassis. The alignment device includes one or more planar areas located and oriented so as to be substantially alignable with one or more computer assemblies to be mounted to the chassis. The computer assembly has a user-visible surface which is moved until it is co-planar with a corresponding planar area of the alignment device. When positioned in this co-planar configuration, the computer assembly is correctly positioned relative to the chassis to be mounted thereto. The alignment device can be located on the computer chassis between mounting locations for two computer assemblies, such as a 5¼-inch drive and a 3½-inch drive and, in such application, can be provided with two planar areas at two different heights, one corresponding to the alignment position for one of the computer assemblies, the other corresponding to the alignment position for the other of the computer assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alignment mark for use in a wafer alignment and a method for fabricating the same. The alignment mark for use in the wafer alignment includes: a first mark formed on a semiconductor layer; a second mark formed adjacent to the first mark on the semiconductor layer; and a concave part formed between the first mark and the second mark by etching a partial portion of the semiconductor layer, wherein the alignment mark is used to align a wafer by detecting a zeroth order diffract light reflected from a sloped surface formed because of a difference in height between the concave part and the first or second mark.

Abstract: A modular scanning unit for a position measuring system and including a support having a recess with a guide surface and a holder adjustably supported upon the support, wherein the holder has a light source and a beam-shaping device aligned with the light source. A scanning plate aligned with the light source and the beam-shaping device. The holder is guided upon the guide surface, displaceable in a first direction and rotatable in all directions, and the holder rests against the guide surface at at least one point, and that, following adjustment, the holder is fixed in place at the at least one point.

Abstract: A device for drying or steaming stacked wood in a treatment room (2), which is accessible from at least one side for introducing and/or removing the wood stacks (1), particularly via a charging door (3), and which has at least one holding unit (4) for securing the wood stacks (1) in their particular positions against unacceptable inclinations. In order to provide advantageous construction conditions, it is suggested that the holding unit (4) be mounted on a ceiling construction (5) of the treatment room (2) and be displaceable from a rest position (R), which releases the charging room (8) of the treatment room (2) for at least one wood stack (1) at a time, into a securing position (S), which secures the wood stack(s) (1) in its/their position.

Abstract: A drying machine system utilizing a gas turbine, comprising a gas turbine, a power generator operated thereby, and a waste heat recovering means for recovering heat from exhaust gases from the gas turbine and feeding it to a drying machine, characterized in that the gas turbine is composed of a plurality of unlubricated type micro-gas turbines and the waste heat recovering means is composed of a waste gas feed passageway for feeding waste gases from the gas turbine directly to the drying machine; and a method of use of a drying machine system utilizing the gas turbine. An efficient facility and an efficient method of use are provided wherein the gas turbine is in the form of a plurality of small-sized micro-gas turbines and the turbine shaft bearings are of the type dispensing with lubricating oil, resulting in clean exhaust gases, whereby high temperature exhaust gases can be reused with high efficiency.

Abstract: A method of controlling the operation of a dryer including both a variable heat source and a variable speed blower includes varying only one of the variable heat source and the variable speed blower, while maintaining the other one in a fixed state.

Abstract: A system includes a device for setting a material, such as ink, deposited on a textile or graphic. A programmable logic controller includes a power intensity selector and an application module and is operably connected to the device. The application module is capable of generating a power intensity output signal in response to the power intensity selector. The power intensity output signal is transmitted to the device for a predetermined time period.

Abstract: A plurality of dryer bumps for a dryer drum, wherein each bump includes a contact portion that is configured to be positioned within the drum proximate another bump contact portion, an outer portion that is configured to be positioned adjacent to the drum, and a body extending between the contact portion and the outer portion.

Abstract: Yoga Sandal with a sole portion, an elastic foot covering portion and a rear strap portion. The sole portion is flexible, thin and has a non slip surface that makes contact with the floor., The sole portion covers the arch and ball area of the user's foot, but not the toe and heal area The elastic foot covering portion is attached to the sole portion at each side edge of the sole so that the foot covering portion fits snuggly on the top central portion of the user's foot. The strap portion is attached to the rear edge of each side of the elastic foot covering so that the strap can retain the user's foot within the sandal. The sandal can removably retain an orthotic device to provide arch support, and or metatarsal support.

Abstract: A sandal sock including a first covering shaped to fit on a second covering, with the first covering attachable to the second covering in such a manner that the first covering is removable, and with the second covering attachable to the sandal in a manner more secure than the first covering is attachable to the second covering. When a person wears the sandal with the first covering and the second covering attached, at least a portion of the first covering is disposed between the sandal and the person's foot.

Abstract: A sole of a shoe has a recessed or depressed portion to receive a pair of sesamoid bones protruding the undersurface of a foot wearing the shoe. The shoe sole may be an attached part of the shoe or a piece separable from the shoe. The depth of the depressed portion is about 2 mm. A sole of a shoe may have an aperture, instead of a recessed portion, to receive a pair of sesamoid bones.

Abstract: The invention is an article of footwear having a sole comprised of one or more support elements formed of a resilient, compressible material. The support elements are designed such that the positions of one or more bands that encircle the exterior surface of the support elements may be altered such that the deflection characteristics of the support elements are changed. In order to facilitate the repositioning of the bands, the support element includes an access indentation defined by the exterior surface or flanges that are secured to each band.

Abstract: A hollow sole is formed within the sole of a shoe wherein a top component having a flat portion and an outer wall is adhered to a bottom component wherein the depth of the outer wall defines an enclosed space between the top and bottom components. The outer wall of the top component and the walls of the bottom component that rise to and fall from the weld lines are made with flexible ridges which provides a bellowing effect when the pressure of the foot is pushed down on the sole. In one embodiment, a fluidly connected inside compartment and outside compartment are created by welded lines adhering the bottom component to the top component. In an alternate embodiment, the hollow sole may contain foam for extra support. Fluid pockets and other flow structures are bored into the foam to allow for the dynamic fluid flow.

Abstract: The present invention provides insoles for shoes in which the insoles each have an insole body with the surface thereof made of paper or nonwoven cloth, and onto the surface of this insole body is adhered a transparent or semitransparent synthetic resin sheet carrying designs such as pictures and characters on a rear surface thereof. With this configuration, the insoles become much more fashionable as compared to the conventional ones, are not mistaken for other's shoes even at a place where there are a number of pairs of shoes of the same type, allow a user to find his or her own pair of shoes at a glance, and give him or her the pleasure when wearing the same.

Abstract: A method for utilizing a laser to etch a stratified material is disclosed. The method includes providing a stratified material having at least two layers that are secured together, the layers including a first layer and a second layer. An incision is then formed in the stratified material with a laser, the incision extending through the first layer to expose the second layer. The stratified material may then be incorporated into an upper of the article of footwear, for example. By exposing portions of the second layer, properties of the second layer may be exposed in the area of the removed first layer.

Abstract: Form-correcting shoes designed so that when a player wears these shoes he automatically gets the condition that all skeletal muscles are in equally alert, the backbone is fixed to the pelvis, and the upper arms are fixed to the shoulders, thereby helping him play easily in the right forms the sports using rackets or bats or clubs, such as tennis, badminton, baseball and golf, and other kinds of sports.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing shoe components using EVA copolymer of film shape having a thickness of 0.01 to 2 mm, preferably 0.1 to 1.0 mm and a surface roughness variations which cannot be easily discriminated through touch or sight, and a shoe component manufactured by the method are provided. The method overcomes the drawbacks caused during the process of manufacturing a shoe component with different mechanical physical properties or colors. The method allows for ease of manufacture of a shoe component with two or more types of colors or physical properties, through a single foam molding process using a film with less variation and ease of processing, to thereby simplify manufacturing procedures and reduce manufacturing costs. In addition, a high quality shoe component with no additional seam-line is obtained.

Abstract: A skate boot for receiving a human foot, the skate boot comprising a front portion and a rear portion, the rear portion comprising an opening facing rearwardly and upwardly of the skate boot for allowing insertion of the foot in the internal cavity.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a compact excavator comprised of an upper rotating body mounted rotatably on a lower traveling body, an engine arranged on a rear section of the upper rotating body in a state where a drive shaft thereof is oriented in a horizontal direction, an hydraulic pump connected to the drive shaft, and a soundproof plate disposed on a front side of the engine across a width of the excavator, a step is provided in a neighborhood of the pump so as to bring the soundproof plate in a state displaced backward viewed from the top, a dividing portion in a longitudinal direction on the step is provided with through holes, pipes extending from the pump, and communicating with a hydraulic device arranged on an outer periphery side of the upper rotating body on the opposite side of the pump are laterally inserted through the through holes, and it is possible to compactly route the delivery hoses to the location insulated from the engine while engine sound is insulated by the

Abstract: A modular excavator-backhoe control station is disclosed, the station having two control towers with joystick on their upper ends that are pivotally coupled adjacent a floor of an excavator or backhoe. They have one piece polymeric boots that cover them as well as several additional operator controls. The towers are held in fore-and-aft position by a locking fluid cylinder that is adjustable to a many fore-and-aft positions. The towers also have upper portions that are laterally pivotal.

Abstract: The addition of a thumb to a bucket of a work machine allows more uses for the work machine than having only the bucket. These uses, however, are often limited to the capabilities of the linkage of the thumb and its ability to rotate the thumb with the bucket. An attachment arrangement for a load-bearing member of a work machine for attaching the implement to the load-bearing member, comprises an implement, an actuator, and a high rotation linkage assembly rotatably attaching the implement to the load-bearing member and to the actuator, the high rotation linkage assembly structured and arranged to allow the implement to have a range of rotation of at least 190 degrees.