Abstract: A metering roller, for a fuser release oil applicator, which enables precise and consistent application of a predetermined target amount of release oil to the fuser roller. Starting with tubing stock that has been machined and course ground to a final outside diameter, the metering roller is produced by initial pre-finish polishing, electroplating with Nickel, heat treatment to achieve a hardened surface, and final post-finish polishing. Both pre-finish and post-finish polishing steps are performed on a lathe with continuously fed polishing paper according to a parameter recipe that includes lathe spindle rpm and lead screw speed, and polishing paper grit, feed rate, pressure, and oscillatory rate.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced resin roll (1) comprises a roll core (2) and a covering layer (4) formed around a periphery of the roll core (2) through an under winding layer (3) interposed therebetween. The covering layer (4) contains a fiber material (6) mainly composed of inorganic fibers. The fiber material (6) is uniformly dispersed in the covering layer (4). The covering layer (4) is formed by impregnating a tape-shaped nonwoven fiber complex in which the fiber material (6) is coupled by a binder, with a liquid thermosetting resin material and winding the impregnated fiber complex around the under winding layer (3).

Abstract: In order to improve a method to determine the lubricant filling degree of a fluid bearing in which the bearing gap of the fluid bearing is illuminated and the luminous reflectance is analyzed so that the filling degree can be determined in a simple and reproducible manner, it is provided that a spatial intensity profile of the reflected light is recorded.

Abstract: A method for producing a shaving aid cartridge is provided. The method includes the steps of forming a base having features operable to attach the cartridge to a razor assembly, and forming a shaving aid body that is attached to the base during the forming of the shaving aid body.

Abstract: In a razor cartridge a housing defines a guard and a cap portion. At least four razor blades are positioned between the guard and cap portion each having a cutting edge and an overall exposure relative to at least two skin engaging surfaces defined by the razor cartridge. The blades are positioned within a housing such that the overall exposures for the blades do not progressively increase from the first or guard blade to the last, or cap blade. The overall exposure of each of the razor blades is equal to an average of four individual exposures measured along a length defined by the razor blade for which exposure is being sought. The individual exposures are equal to the length of an exposure line extending between the cutting edge of the razor blade for which exposure is being sought and a tangent line, the exposure line being approximately perpendicular to the tangent line.

Abstract: A vegetation pruning device (2) includes a pair (4,6) of pivotally coupled arms. A motor bracket (36) with a rotary output drive (34) provides drive to a cutting element (8) which is coupled to the rotary output drive (34). The cutting element (8) is arranged for cutting vegetation (44) presented thereto.

Abstract: A vegetation pruning device (2) includes a pair (4,6) of pivotally coupled arms. A motor bracket (36) with a rotary output drive (34) provides drive to a cutting element (8) which is coupled to the rotary output drive (34). The cutting element (8) is arranged for cutting vegetation (44) presented thereto.

Abstract: A vegetation pruning device (102) includes a pair (114, 116) of pivotably coupled handles and a motor having a rotary output drive (130) for driving an endless flexible cutting chain (108). A guard (162) is moved relative to the chain (108) by means of pivoting of the handles (114, 116) relative to each other to grip vegetation between the guard (162) and the chain (108). A gear mechanism is connected between the guard (162) and the chain (108) such that pivoting of the handles (114, 116) through a first angle relative to each other causes pivoting of the guard and chain through a second angle, larger than the first angle, relative to each other.

Abstract: A cord wrap for use with a clipper is provided. The cord wrap accommodates a power cord associated with the clipper and has at least one retaining structure for retaining the power cord on the clipper. Provided on the at least one retaining structure is a cord channel which supports at least one loop of the cord.

Abstract: An automatically loadable and blade-stabilizing utility knife including a handheld housing, a slidable pushing mechanism, a resilient section, a releasing mechanism and a receptacle section. The housing has an open front end and an open rear end and serves to accommodate several blades therein. The pushing mechanism serves to engage with and push one of the blades. The resilient section serves to push the blades. The releasing mechanism serves to release the blade from the pushing mechanism. The receptacle section is disposed in the housing between the front and rear ends. The overlapping blades are loaded into the receptacle section through the opening of the rear end. Only one of the blades is permitted to slide between the front and rear ends. A pair of guide rails are disposed in the housing. A slide block is disposed on the pushing mechanism between the guide rails, whereby the blade can be more stably loaded and used.

Abstract: A trimmer glove (19) designed for providing comfort against the heat created by the tool, the hair clipper (15&17), while in use on a haircut. Made of neoprene (19) the user can slip the clipper/trimmer into the glove and easily access on/off switch (16), and the power cord (18) through a hole in the bottom of the trimmer glove (22) to be plugged into any electrical outlet and offer protection to the hand against the heat of the hair clipper (15&17) without disturbing the haircutting process.

Abstract: A bayonet is provided which comprises: a blade having a sharpened portion and a tang integral with the sharpened portion; a handle enclosing the tang of said blade, said handle having a first end proximate to the sharpened portion of said blade and a second end proximate to an end of the tang of said blade; a guard between the sharpened portion of said blade and the first end of said handle; a clip affixed to the second end of said handle, said clip being further affixed to the end of the tang of said blade; and a positioning access point on said handle proximate to the second end of said handle.

Abstract: A portable clipper holding apparatus includes a generally “S”-shaped structure having a first arch and a second arch, the first and second arches positioned in an inverted relationship to one another. The first arch is configured for engaging a substrate and the said second arch configured for receiving at least one clipper and/or accessories.

Abstract: A miter frame for a circular saw that includes a molded plastic frame including a box having external dimension of about seven inches wide, six inches high and twenty-one inches long along a long side and about fifteen inches long along the short side; the interior dimensions of the box being approximately two and one-quarter inches deep on both sides and six inches wide; each side of the box is provided with a first saw blade guide oriented at ninety degrees with respect to the longer and the shorter sides and a second saw blade guide oriented at an angle “A” of forty-five degrees with respect to the longer and the shorter sides; use of two sides allows trim to be cut while the box is positioned on the ground; a square end of the box is provided with a forty-five degree undercut guide so that the saw blade may be tilted at a forty-five degree angle to allow ninety degree cut trim to be provided with a forty-five degree face forming ninety degree corners with two pieces of trim.

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: An electric shaver includes a plurality of outer cutter frames connected to an electric shaver main body, for accommodating short hair cutter blocks and long hair cutter blocks. Each of the outer cutter frames is movable with respect to the electric shaver main body according to an amount of pressure applied to the outer cutter frame against the skin.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel alignment sensor unit is configured with an absolute rotational position sensor to provide an absolute rotational position of a mounting shaft relative to the vehicle wheel alignment sensor unit enabling resumption of operation and recall of stored runout data subsequent to an operational disruption such as a system power loss. An internal power source maintains the integrity of the sensor memory for a definite span of time during momentary system power losses such as battery changes or during overnight shutdowns, permitting the mounting shaft runout compensation values to be maintained and utilized upon the restoration of system power.

Abstract: An arrangement comprising a laser projection device is used in determining the location of corners in constructing a foundation of a building or other structure. The arrangement is also used in positioning wooden beams perpendicular to one another in a floor frame or similar structure.

Abstract: A magnetically damped inclinometer has a shaft with attached pendulum that rotates. The rotation causes an index member to rotate past one or a set of magnets or electromagnets that are connected to the load. The magnet or electromagnet may be mounted directly the load or it may be in the form of an off center ring. Another embodiment uses a spring to bias two magnets apart. A cam is attached to the shaft such that, as the pendulum and shaft rotate, a roller connected with the load or spreader bar allows the spring to push the magnets farther apart. The damped inclinometers are used to determine and provide information to respond to the initial sway of a load prior to bringing the load to a stop.

Abstract: A small magnetic compass capable of suppressing the effects from the magnetic dip is provided. The magnetic compass includes a substrate 11, a two-axis sensor 12 arranged on the substrate 11, for detecting external magnetic fields, a magnetic north calculating device 13 for detecting an azimuth from outputs of the respective magnetic sensors, a rotating magnetic field generating device 14 for generating a rotating magnetic field on the plane of the substrate using a reference point P1 as a center of rotation.

Abstract: A multi plane plumb level includes an elongated rigid frame having an X shaped cross section having four walls that are rigidly joined along an elongated central portion of the X shaped cross section and extend outward from the elongated central portion of the X shaped cross section and six level indicating bubble vials that are mounted on front and back sides of the frame in opposing pairs. A pair of flip out transversely oriented bubble vials rotates from secured positions within the front and back sides to extended positions, forming extensions of frame walls to facilitate the leveling of posts, pipes and edges. The remaining two pairs of bubble vials provide level measurements in the longitudinal direction and at a 45 degree angle.

Abstract: A method for providing feedback to the operator of a portable coordinate measurement machine which comprises an articulated arm having jointed arm segments is presented. The method includes sensing deformation of a portion of the articulated arm when the arm is placed under a load, the deformation being an indication of the magnitude of the external force being applied to the arm, and providing feedback to the operator of the CMM in response to the sensed external forces.

Abstract: An assembly for placing alphanumeric symbols on a frame having a face. The assembly comprises a template and at least one alphanumeric locator. The template is adapted to fit against the face of the frame in accurate position thereon, with the template having an opening therethrough and a scale thereon. The least one alphanumeric locator fits within the opening of the template and is properly located in position by aligning a portion of the at least one alphanumeric locator with the scale of the template. The at least one alphanumeric locator has an aperture therethrough, each aperture having a perimeter corresponding to a periphery of at least one alphanumeric symbol. The alphanumeric symbol can be accurately positioned on the face of the frame by inserting the alphanumeric symbol through the aperture having the corresponding perimeter and adhering the alphanumeric symbol to the face of the frame.

Abstract: A washing machine including a drying apparatus. The washing machine including the drying apparatus quickly dries wet laundry by efficiently condensing and adsorbing vapor from humid air of high temperature flowing from a water tub during a drying-mode operation. The drying apparatus includes a condensing duct and a blower duct respectively mounted on a rear surface and an upper surface of the water tub. The condensing duct has an ultrasonic atomizing unit, a condensing unit and a water adsorption unit therein, while the blower duct has a blower fan and a heater therein. An inner space of the condensing duct is partitioned into a first condensing path, a second condensing path and a third condensing path by a first air guide and a second air guide.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method and a device for decorating objects made of a material such as glass or metal, which consists in coating at least part of the surface of said objects with a substance adapted to form patterns during polymerization. The method is characterized in that it consists in: drying and dusting said objects by blowing; conditioning said objects so as to place them in specific physical conditions, for a certain time interval; applying, on the surface of each of said objects, said polymerizable substance; placing said objects in an environment suitable for their polymerization by drying while forming the desired patterns.

Abstract: A clothes dryer and a method of controlling the clothes dryer. The method detects conditions of clothes using a sensor, and performs at least one of: a complex drying function to perform a drying operation, a deodorizing operation, and a wrinkle removing operation; a wrinkle removing function to perform the wrinkle removing operation and the drying operation; and a drying function to perform the drying operation, according to the detected conditions of the clothes. Accordingly, the clothes dryer is capable of not only drying the clothes, but also deodorizing the clothes and removing wrinkles. Additionally, the clothes dryer is capable of detecting conditions of clothes accommodated in a chamber, and drying and deodorizing the clothes as occasion demands, thus maintaining the clothes for a long period.

Abstract: A control method and system for a belt-driven clothes dryer are disclosed. The control system includes a drum containing a load of wet clothes to be dried, a heater heating air flowing into the drum, a motor coupled to the drum by a power transmission system for rotating the drum, and a power supply supplying power to the motor and the heater during a dry operation of the dryer. The control system further includes a moisture sensor outputting a sensor signal during the dry operation, or a photo coupler outputting voltage pulses when the motor is in operation during the dry operation. Then, a microprocessor included in the control system detects a breakage of the power transmission system upon analyzing the sensor signal of the moisture sensor or the voltage pulses generated by the photo coupler. If the microprocessor detects such breakage, it interrupts the dry operation of the clothes dryer.

Abstract: A dryer with a rotary drying drum, in particular a dryer (1) for drying linen or the like, with a drive (7) which at least consists of an electric motor (8) coupled to the drying drum (2) in order to move the drying drum (2) in a rotating manner, wherein the above-mentioned electric motor (8) consists of a motor with at least ten poles.

Abstract: A clothes dryer has a first four pole motor that rotates a rotatable drum in the dryer through a transmission system. The clothes dryer has a second two pole self speed regulated induction motor connected to a blower fan in the air passageway of the dryer. The second motor rotates the fan to draw air out of the dryer and exhaust the air to an external vent. The second motor provides a long venting application and has a slip characteristic whereby the speed of the second motor automatically varies directly proportional to air flow restrictions associated with the external vent.

Abstract: An appliance with an internal working space has a door to provide access to the working space. A control panel is operatively mounted on the appliance. A seal mounted on the door sealingly engages with an upright wall on the control panel when the door is closed to prevent migration of moisture toward the components of the control panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a sandal or shoe having an outsole with a socklining on top of and in direct contact with the outsole for directly contacting a user's foot and a cushion having a thickness between approximately ? and 1½ inches, where the cushion is placed between said outsole and said socklining. The sandal or shoe also includes at least one material partially covering a user's foot extending across the socklining for holding the sandal onto a user's foot and a securing mechanism extending from the at least one material through the socklining to the outsole for securing the socklining directly to the outsole.

Abstract: A shoe includes an outsole, an insole, an upper, and a reinforcement member. The insole is attached to the outsole along an upper surface thereof and is provided with at least one aperture extending through the insole to the upper surface of the outsole. The upper includes an elongate element extending into the aperture. The reinforcement member is attached to the insole at least along an upper side of the aperture for protecting material of the insole from stresses arising from movement of the elongate element of the upper.

Abstract: The sandal with interchangeable upper includes a sole portion and an instep enclosing section. The instep enclosing section is removably attached at first and second side edges adjacent the inner and outer edges of the sole portion, respectively. When the instep enclosing section is removed from the sole portion, a second section can be substituted for the first instep enclosing section. The instep enclosing section is attached to the sole portion using at least one pair of side hooks. These side hooks are sized and shaped to removably engage a pair of hook engagers located in the sole portion. The hook engagers are moved from a first, engaging position to a second disengaging position by at least one engager actuator. The side hooks and hook engagers may be vertically or horizontally oriented. An alternative instep enclosing has a toe-separating portion secured to the sides and front of the sole portion.

Abstract: A shoe having a sole contour which follows a theoretically ideal stability plane as a basic concept, but which deviates outwardly therefrom to provide greater than natural stability. Thickness variations outwardly from the stability plane are disclosed, along with density variations to achieve a similar greater than natural stability.

Abstract: An inflatable cushioning device, comprising an fluid-tight, enclosed area, wherein said enclosed area is bordered by a first generally flat surface, a second generally flat surface and at least one bellowed surface, such that said bellowed surface will collapse when a force is applied. The cushioning device may comprise an inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air into the enclosed area. The present invention also includes an athletic shoe comprising the bellowed cushioning device. The present invention also includes a process for making the bellowed cushioning device out of various layers of sheets.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a shoe having an outsole with a bottom surface for contacting the ground, and where the bottom surface has a notch adapted to receive a stitch and hinder premature wear of the stitch. A socklining is also provided on top of and in direct contact with the outsole for directly contacting a user's foot. Moreover, a cushion is placed between the outsole and socklining and a securing mechanism extends from the socklining to the notch, without extending through the bottom surface, for securing the socklining directly to the outsole.

Abstract: A article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. At least a portion of the upper includes a substrate layer and a polymer layer. The substrate layer is formed of an air-permeable material, and may be a textile or mesh material. The polymer layer defines a plurality of apertures that expose portions of the substrate layer, and the polymer layer is formed of a polymer material that infiltrates the substrate layer and is thereby secured to the substrate layer. A method of forming the material for the upper includes casting a polymer resin to form the polymer layer.

Abstract: A protective toecap particularly for safety shoes, which has the particularity that it comprises a body (1) made of aluminum alloy with an elongation coefficient of more than 15%. The body (1) delimits a space with a rear opening and a lower opening and forms an upper portion (2) that blends with a substantially vertical rim (3) that affects the front portion (3a) and lateral portions (3b) that mutually diverge. There is also a lower rim (4), which delimits the lower opening and is connected to the lower end (3a) of the front portion and of the lateral portions (3b).

Abstract: An article of footwear is provided which may include a base area for receiving the sole of a foot, a first strap projecting out from a first side of the base and having a first mating portion and a second strap projecting out from a second side of the base opposite to the first side and having a second mating portion. The base, first strap and second strap are integral with one another being constructed from a single piece of material and upon the first mating portion being mated with the second mating portion, thereby forming a mating area, the first and second straps traverse the base forming an opening for receiving and retaining a foot to the base.

Abstract: Athletic shoes have evolved into a very desirable and trendy piece of clothing. They are available in many shapes, sizes, and colors. However, to date all shoe pieces and designs are fixed to the shoe. My technology will allow shoe colors and or designs to be changed daily and as easily as the rest of one's clothes while utilizing only one pair of shoes. Interchangeable pieces will be made useful just as different colored shoe strings are now available.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sports shoe (1), in particular a ski shoe (2), consisting of a shoe bottom part (3) comprising a sole (4) and a shell part (5) with a cuff part (7) pivotably connected to the shoe bottom part (3), and a lock mechanism (16) incorporating at least one locking means (17) displaceable between the shell part (5) and the cuff part (7), as well as an actuator drive (29) for the locking means (17). The actuator drive (29) is conductively connected to an energy store and/or an energy source (42) disposed in the shoe bottom part (3) or in the cuff part (7) and a switch means (44) is connected upstream of the actuator drive (29) to supply the actuator drive (29) with power from the energy source (42) and/or the energy store.

Abstract: A shoe includes a sole and an upper that is made of a non-woven fleece material adapted for forming a releasable hook-and-loop-type coupling to a hooked or barbed material. The invention enables a releasable attachment to the shoe, at virtually any desired location along the upper, of an ornamental element that is backed with the hooked or barbed material. More specifically, the ornamental element may be releasably secured to the upper at any of a plurality of locations and, at each location, in any of a multiplicity of orientations.

Abstract: A soccer shoe includes an upper and a cleat assembly coupled to the upper. The cleat assembly further includes a medial support bar located on the medial side and a lateral support bar located on the lateral side. A portion of the cleat assembly located near a midfoot section of the medial support bar is stiffer than a portion of the cleat assembly located near a midfoot section of the lateral support bar. The medial support bar extends approximately from a region corresponding to the rear of the calcaneous of a properly fitted wearer to approximately the head of the first metatarsal of the wearer. The lateral support bar extends approximately from a region corresponding to the rear of the calcaneous of the wearer to approximately the head of the fifth metatarsal of the wearer. The cleat assembly is bonded to a cushioning midsole formed from heated and compressed ethylene vinyl acetate foam. The upper lacks a full-length lasting board and is bonded directly to the cushioning midsole.

Abstract: A shoe for enhancing human physical performance by establishing an electrical conduit between the body and the ground includes a shoe outsole formed of a conductive rubber material. A resilient conductive element is integral with the outsole and extends along a heel of the shoe upper along its outer surface. The tape extends into the interior of the shoe and contacts a conductive sock liner. Thus the foot is in constant electrical connection with the outsole. A conductive sock may be employed to provide a more reliable electrical path to the sock liner and thereby to the ground.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole portion; a second portion above the sole portion, the second portion including a compartment therein; and a drawer which is receivable within the compartment of the second portion and elastically attached to the article of footwear. The second portion is preferably a heel portion of the article of footwear, and the drawer is preferably engaged with the article of footwear by an elastic thread. The drawer may have an interior portion which is divided into a plurality of compartments.

Abstract: A changeable stripe for footwear, that can be applied to any segment of the shoe, or other clothing, or even a purse or backpack, and includes a changeable stripe that is held by means of a base, or through slots provided within the shoe, so that a pull tab connecting to the ends of the stripe can be shifted in one direction or the other to disclose different surface features of the stripe, to change or vary the coloration or design of the shown stripe. The changeable stripe may be applied directly and integrally into the structure of the shoe component, or it may be held by an independent base structure and applied by stitching or adhesive to the shoe. Each stripe may have pivotal segments that allows for turning of a portion of a stripe, so as to display other coloration. Such changeable stripes can be applied to the surface of the shoe, can be applied over the vamp of a sandal, the vamp of a beach shoe, or to other clothing or items, as desired.

Abstract: A self-adjusting snow plow for use with pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles is disclosed. The snow plow includes a mounting apparatus for attachment to a vehicle and a plow blade having first and second ends, a top, a bottom, a plurality of retention members and a rubber scraper. The mounting apparatus preferably includes a pair of mounting uprights and a hitch tongue which is easily mounted in a hitch receiver which is secured to the front of a vehicle. The retention members are preferably constructed and arranged to at least partially encircle and slideably engage one of the respective mounting uprights and the retention members allow the respective ends of the plow blade to slide upward relative to the mounting upright most proximate to that end of the plow while the other end of the plow remains generally in the same position relative to the mounting upright proximate that end of the plow blade.

Abstract: An ironing apparatus includes an iron body having a heater, a base, a tank, a water receiving port and a power receiving part, and a stand having an iron rest, a water feeding port and a power feeding part. The base is heated by the heater, and it composes a vaporizing chamber. The tank stores water to be supplied to the vaporizing chamber. The water receiving port is communicated with the tank. The power receiving part is electrically connected with the heater. The iron rest holds the iron body. When the iron body is placed on the iron rest, the water feeding port is connected with the water receiving port of the iron body, and the power feeding part is connected electrically to the power receiving part of the iron body. During this moment, connection of the water receiving port to the water feeding port is completed prior to the connection between the power receiving part and the power feeding part.

Abstract: Near the middle portion as viewed from side of cover case, there is provided a case space through cover case, thereby forming cover case grip portion in cover case. Near the middle portion as viewed from side of the iron body, there is provided a body space there through, thereby forming iron grip portion in iron body. And, it is configured in that cover case grip portion and iron grip portion can be gripped together when iron body is being placed on stand.

Abstract: A freestanding coin holder capable of displaying a coin such that all sides, namely the front, back, and circumferential edge are viewable. First and second panel members are connected in opposing face-to-face relation such that a coin may be received in a generally cylindrical and laterally projecting coin-receiving chamber defined by optically transparent portions so that the front and back of the coin (e.g. heads side and tails side) as well as the circumferential edge of the coin are clearly visible. A base functions as a stand thereby allowing the coin holder to be disposed in a vertically free-standing manner.