Abstract: A telescopic socket assembly includes an outer socket, an inner socket retractably and movably mounted in the outer socket, and an elastic member mounted between the inner socket and the outer socket. Thus, the telescopic socket assembly has an adjustable length and can be used to operate workpieces having different sizes. In addition, the telescopic socket assembly has a two-stage or three-stage position adjustment function.

Abstract: Pliers for installing a bushing within a drive selector linkage assembly of an automobile. The pliers include a first arm having a first handle portion and a holder portion. The holder portion is configured to independently hold a bushing to be installed within a drive selector linkage assembly of an automobile. The pliers also include a second arm pivotally mounted to the aforementioned first arm and have a second handle portion and a gripping portion. The gripping portion is configured to apply a force to the bushing suitable to install the bushing within the drive selector linkage assembly of the automobile when the first and second handles of the first and second arms, respectfully, are pivotally operated.

Abstract: A novel workpiece engaging nose body for holding a screwstrip having screws held in a strap is provided. The workpiece engaging nose body includes a nose portion and a rear portion with the nose portion slidably mounted on the rear portion for movement rearwardly when the nose is urged into a workpiece to drive a screw. An exitway is defined between the nose portion and rear portion through which spent strap from which screws have been driven exit the nose body. On urging the nose body into the workpiece, the nose portion slides rearwardly to engage the strap in the exitway and move it rearwardly into engagement with the rear portion in the exitway. The strap is preferably “pinched” in the exitway between the nose portion and rear portion to assist in locating a screw to be driven from the nose body.

Abstract: The preferred embodiments relate to a multipurpose hand device especially comprising utensils. A lift and/or release mechansim is assigned to said utensils, enabling them to be placed in a slightly raised position so that they can be grasped easily or locked in a swing-out position.

Abstract: A screw member includes a main body having a first end provided with a head portion and a second end provided with a threaded portion. The head portion has a center formed with a substantially Y-shaped insertion recess including three locking grooves. The three locking grooves of the insertion recess of the head portion are equally divided portions of the circular head portion, so that the tip of the screwdriver is combined with the head portion in a co-planar three-point contact manner. Thus, the screw member is combined with the screwdriver rigidly and stably.

Abstract: An anvil adapted to be received within an impact wrench comprises a round body and a square head. The square head is formed at an end of the round body. A tapered ramp extends from the round body to the square head. A radius is formed in the tapered ramp. The radius is defined by a removal of material in the tapered ramp.

Abstract: An anvil adapted to be received within an impact wrench comprises a round body and a square head. The square head is formed at an end of the round body. A tapered ramp extends from the round body to the square head. A radius is formed in the tapered ramp. The radius is defined by a removal of material in the tapered ramp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to on-car brake lathes configured for resurfacing brake rotor components, and in particular, to improved on-car brake lathes configured with a controlled variable speed drive system.

Abstract: An apparatus for trimming scrap from an aluminum sheet metal blank is provided. The apparatus includes a clamping base comprising a clamping base engagement surface positioned between a clamping base upper surface and a clamping base bottom surface. The clamping base engagement has a clamping base vertically orientated portion and a clamping base angled portion. A steady blade is mounted to the clamping base. The steady blade and the clamping base form a contiguous angled engagement surface. The steady blade engagement surface forms a steady blade trimming edge. An elastic scrap support and an upper clamping element are included. A moving blade includes a moving blade trimming edge formed by the intersection of the moving blade blade-side surface and the moving blade engagement surface. The moving blade engagement surface distributing strain on the aluminum blank as the moving blade trimming edge separates the scrap element from the aluminum blank.

Abstract: Described is a trimming strip (50) for scoring cardboard material comprising a metal strip (10) on which are fixed two base strips (18) which extend in mutually parallel relationship and between which is provided a groove channel (36). Releasably fixed on the two base strips (18) is an adjusting profile element (34) which bridges over the groove channel (36). The trimming strip (50) uses a flat-surfaced metal strip (10) which is coated over its surface area with a bonding agent (52) by means of which the two base strips (18) are fixed on the flat-surfaced metal strip (10). The base strips (18) are extruded on to the metal strip (10) which is coated with the bonding agent (52). The adjusting profile element (34) is extruded on to the two base strips (18).

Abstract: A method for slicing an article into a plurality of slices each slice having a substantially equal thickness. The method includes the steps of slicing the article into a plurality of slices resulting in two end slices and a plurality of intermediate slices, the intermediate slices being of a generally uniform thickness and collecting the intermediate slices and collecting the end slices separately. In one aspect, the article during the slicing operation only undergoes a generally vertically downwards movement and in other aspects a plurality of separate articles are sliced simultaneously. Also a method for slicing a vegetable or fruit, the method including providing a cutting blade unit having a plurality of horizontally disposed cutting blades positioned on two cutting blade frames for receiving the vegetable or fruit and sliding the two frames relatively towards each other generally in a same horizontal plane.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for separating workpieces, in particular forged tins, by means of at least one driving device and one clamping device, in which the work piece is maintained, whereby the work piece is cut through by means of at least one sawing device. According to the method, the workpiece may be rotatably driven in relation to the sawing device, for the separation thereof.

Abstract: A device and method for creating multiple punch holes during a finishing process of paper sheets and other sheet materials. The improved sheet punch includes two rotatable punches set at different angles such that when one intersects the sheet path, the other clears the sheet path. At least one rotatable punch has an adjustable position. The speed of rotation is controlled such that the non-selected punch intersects the sheet path in a space between pitches.

Abstract: A wet wheel cutter assembly including a cutter wheel (14) rotatably mounted in a housing (11), a worktable (12) mounted on the housing (11) upon which articles to be cut are placed, an upper portion of the cutter wheel (14) projecting above the worktop with the remainder of the cutter wheel (14) being located beneath the worktable (12), an open topped fluid container (60) secured by mounting means to the housing (11) for movement along a path of movement between first and second positions, the container (60) in its first position being located beneath the worktable (12) so that the lower portion of the cutter wheel (14) is located within the container (60), the container (60) in its second position being detachable from the housing (11) and being located at a position whereat the cutter wheel (14) is located outside the container (60).

Abstract: A ceramic cutting tool (100) is for high speed cutting of light, thin and soft materials. The ceramic cutting tool includes an upper blade (10) and a lower blade (20) both made of ceramic material. The upper and lower blades therefore possess extremely high hardness, and excellent wear resistance and heat resistance. This increases an operating lifetime of the ceramic cutting tool. Furthermore, the lower blade can alternatively be a lower blade assembly (30). The lower blade assembly includes a metal base (32), and a ceramic edge insert (31) detachably mounted in the metal base. If the ceramic edge insert becomes worn or is damaged, it can be easily replaced by a new ceramic edge insert. There is no need to replace the metal base.

Abstract: An anti-tilt device for band saw includes an L-shaped member having a horizontal portion fixed on the table of the band saw and a vertical portion which has an inclined surface. The band saw includes a base on a top of the table and a connection member has an end pivotably connected to the base and the other end of the connection member is pivotably connected to an arm. A saw blade is connected to the arm. The inclined surface on the vertical portion faces the connection member of the band saw so as to limit the maximum angle that the connection member is pivoted.

Abstract: An improved drumhead comprising a substantially annular hoop having a generally planar upper member spaced apart from a generally planar lower member, a circumferential inner rim and a circumferential outer rim. Also provided is a film material or membrane for constituting a drumming surface, which extends flat across the area defined within the circumferential inner rim and the circumferential outer rim. Integrally formed with the film material or membrane of the drumming surface is an annular shoulder, which extends at its base between the planar upper and lower members in a co-planar orientation with the annular hoop. The drumhead is adaptable for use with a large variety of percussion instruments including toms, snare drums, bass drums, tambourines, congas, bongos and many other types of ethnic and other drums.

Abstract: A key actuation system that is designed for use with a keyboard instrument of the type having multiple keys. Each key is pivotally supported and has a front end that is depressed by a player to play a note. The actuation system includes multiple actuators that are operable to move at least some of the keys. The actuators together include a block of ferromagnetic material with a surface with multiple bores defined in the surface. Each of the bores has a diameter. A winding is positioned in each of the bores. Each of the windings has a hole. A piston is provided at least partially in each of the holes, with each piston being in mechanical communication with one of the keys such that movement of the piston causes movement of the key. Each piston has a width. A ferromagnetic flux plate with multiple openings is positioned on the surface of the block of ferromagnetic material with the openings aligned with the bores.

Abstract: An ergonomic stringed instrument is described, presenting a novel ergonomic design incorporating one or more of an angled waist, provided as part of the waist portion of the stringed instrument bowl or body, and a contoured ridge, provided along at least a portion of the back of the stringed instrument bowl or body. The angled waist is provided on the treble side of the stringed instrument, which side may rest on the leg of a performer, and is configured with an angled contour towards the back of the stringed instrument. The contoured ridge runs along at least a portion of the bass side of the stringed instrument back and defines at least a slightly concave portion on the treble side of the contoured ridge.

Abstract: A freeze-proof, game call for calling predatory game animals through inhaling includes a mouthpiece, a reed assembly, and an amplification member. The mouthpiece has first and second ends with the first end defining an aperture for fluidly communicating with a mouth of a user such that the user can inhale through the aperture. The reed assembly is disposed within the mouthpiece at the second end and includes a reed. The reed has a working end opposite the aperture of the mouthpiece that vibrates as air is drawn across it to produce a tone upon inhalation by the user through the aperture. The reed assembly is free of grooves and O-rings that modify the tone produced by the reed assembly. The amplification member is operatively connected to the mouthpiece member to completely enclose the working end of the reed. The amplification member amplifies the tone produce by the reed assembly.

Abstract: A wind instrument such as a recorder or a flute is disclosed. The wind instrument may include a body fabricated from a clear or translucent light-transmitting material, with or without color. The body includes a compartment and a light source retained within the compartment. The light source may direct light along and through the body of the wind instrument. The light source may include multiple colored LEDs or other light-emitting devices.

Abstract: A system and method for teaching music both visually and tactilely. In one embodiment, the invention comprises blocks shaped to resemble musical symbols used to compose music, including time signatures, notes, rests, and dots. Each of the blocks are relative in thickness such that for a given time signature, the correct rhythm for a given measure can be determined by laying one or more of the notes, rests and dots one over the other to see if their combined thickness is equal to that of a preselected time signature. The thickness of the block shaped to resemble the time signature is such that it only allows the correct number of blocks shaped as notes, rests or dots to be of equal thickness to thereby determine the correct rhythm. In addition, the correct rhythm can be determined by simply reading the shaped blocks as one would read music.

Abstract: A melodic interchange system that allows persons having no previous musical training or musical sight-reading skill to perform new lyrical contents. Known as the Universal Song Performance Method (USPM), this process capitalizes on the user's existing knowledge of a plurality of well-known melodies—ranging from simple nursery rhymes (that anyone would know) to elaborate classical works. The USPM system is comprised of printed or otherwise visually displayed text containing newly-authored, structured rhythmic prosody based on common-mode scansion that is divisible within a standard musical form, thus enabling said lyrics to be superimposed over melodic material that is familiar to the user.

Abstract: The real drum trigger monitor and amplified tone module is an electronic percussion instrument, satisfying the desire of drummers to have realistic electronic drums with the audible drum sound coming directly from the instrument triggering the sound being heard. The monitor has a speaker subsystem and patch capability mounted within an actual acoustic drum shell having a mesh drumhead and electronic trigger. The output of the electronic trigger is fed into an industry recognized tone processor before being fed back to the integrated speaker sub-system mounted in the drum, thereby producing sound coming directly from the drum activating the electronic signal. Alternatively, a traditional electronic percussion instrument may be mounted to the real drum trigger monitor and amplified tone module to provide an integrated drum trigger and speaker monitor.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for purging an airlock cavity created between the airlock access door and the primary explosion chamber opening sealing mechanism. According to one embodiment of the present invention, an airlock device is used to ensure that, in the event toxins are released from the primary explosion chamber opening sealing means, the toxins are properly handled and are not inadvertently released into the atmosphere. In one embodiment, negative pressure is used to vacuum the entrained air within the airlock cavity subsequent to an explosion. To facilitate the sweeping and exhausting of the cavity, an orifice in the access door may be operable to allow the flow of ambient air through the airlock access door.

Abstract: Barrel assemblies (10) each include a plurality of projectiles (11) arranged in-line within barrel (12) and associated with discrete selectively ignitable propellant charges (13) for propelling projectiles (11) through the muzzle of barrel (12). Projectiles (11) are intended for civilian or non-military purposes and include holding body (17) in which matter or objects may be transported. Projectiles (11) are arranged with one another and barrel (12) so as to prevent rearward travel of an ignited propellant charge to the trailing propellant charge. The matter or objects contained within holding body (17) may include explosive charges for seismic exploration, fire retardants, fire extinguishing means, pyrotechnics, herbicide, insecticide, fertiliser or seeds. Methods of delivering loaded projectiles (11) for civilian purposes are claimed.

Abstract: A modular ballistic wall is disclosed for use in shoot houses and the like. The modular ballistic wall can be formed from metal plates having key-holes formed therein which are held together by facing and backing strips. Additionally, the modular ballistic wall is preferably formed so that the bolts used to hold the facing and backing strips to the metal plates do not directly secure a bullet containment frame to the facing and/or backing strips, to thereby prevent damage to the bullet containment frame from weakening the joint formed by the metal plates and the facing and backing strips.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement (18) for retrieving large-calibre ammunition (10), such as shells, from an ammunition magazine and transferring these to a loading and ramming position, in which the respective ammunition unit (10) is located directly behind and coaxially aligned with a barrel (20) of a large-calibre weapon which is mounted in such a way that it can pivot around a horizontal axis (22) to assume different elevation positions. The transferring arrangement comprises a swing arm (26) which is mounted in such a way that it can pivot around the said horizontal axis (22) between a retrieving position and a delivery position for each ammunition unit, and an ammunition pickup unit (30) which is mounted on the swing arm (26) in such a way that it can pivot.

Abstract: A bleed system for venting pressurized gas at a selectively adjustable flow rate. The bleed system includes a plurality of bleed flow paths of different lengths providing varying resistance to the flow of air and a bleed path selector mechanism movable between a plurality of different settings corresponding with the different flow paths. The flow paths are defined by channels formed in a face of a plate and are connectable in series. The bleed system is applied in a runaway control for an air motor which shuts off the motor when its speed exceeds a predetermined cut-off speed. Selection of a different bleed flow path adjusts the cut-off speed.

Abstract: A control for a fluid cylinder includes a cylindrical housing made of a polymeric material which pivotally receives a control arm having a cable release receiving member at one end and which can be snap-fitted within an open end of a pneumatic cylinder to lockably engage a valve spacer manufactured as part of the cylinder. With such a system, the control can be installed in the cylinder and rotated to position the cable release in any orientation within a 360° adjustment range to allow proper alignment of the cable release.

Abstract: A spring standoff for a reciprocating device, the standoff having a generally cylindrical body and having a window in a circumferential surface of the body, and a flange at each end of the body, one flange to be coupled to a planar spring of the reciprocating device, and the other flange to be coupled to a sealing container of the reciprocating device. The body generally concentrically houses at least a portion of a reciprocating rod coupled to the planar spring of the reciprocating device.

Abstract: A method for protecting pump components by coating moving components with an amorphous carbon material. Components that preferably receive such coating include the plunger, barrel, travelling valve ball and seat, and standing valve ball and seat. Other components may also be coated. The coating thickness is preferably in the range of between about 0.0002? and 0.0008?.

Abstract: Sulfuryl fluoride, which is useful as a fumigant, may be contaminated with sulfur dioxide and possibly other impurities such as sulfuryl chloride, depending on the way it is produced. According to the invention, sulfur dioxide and, if applicable, sulfuryl chloride fluoride are removed from a contaminated sulfuryl fluoride product by using aluminum oxide as an adsorbing agent. The method of the invention is highly advantageous because it eliminates the need to use activated carbon as an additional adsorbent.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and to a plant for processing a gas by means of a glycol solution wherein a feed comprising a gas, a glycol, water and salts is subjected to a first stage (5) of separating the gas from a liquid effluent and said liquid effluent is subjected to a dehydration stage (14) to recover a dehydrated liquid effluent, characterized in that the salts contained in the liquid effluent, dehydrated or not, are eliminated in a membrane separation stage (10) by means of a driving force generated by mechanical pressure difference on either side of a membrane of pore size ranging between 5 and 100 Angstrom. The invention also relates to the use of the method and of the plant for regeneration of a liquid compound of the glycol family used for hydrate formation prevention when using a natural gas.

Abstract: A method is used to remove an unreacted alcohol from an ester product mixture by a gas stripping. The method involves the feeding of the ester product mixture into proximity of an axis of a rotating packed bed, so as to enable the ester product mixture to flow radially to come in contact with a gas which is introduced into the rotating packed bed. The unreacted alcohol and any other volatile component of low molecular weight are thus stripped from the ester product mixture by the gas entrainment, thereby resulting in production of a purified ester product which is collected at the bottom of the rotating packed bed. The unreacted alcohol and the volatile component, which are entrained in the gas, are discharged via an exit located at the top of the rotating packed bed.

Abstract: A low-energy venturi pre-scrubber optimized for removing abrasive particles from a gaseous effluent is disclosed. While venturi scrubbers are efficiently used for at removing entrained particulates in air pollution control systems, they can be damaged due to the abrasive characteristics of entrained particles, such as silica particles greater than a micrometer in diameter. According to the present invention, high scrubbing efficiencies can be obtained in equipment that is not damaged by the abrasive particles by first removing the abrasive particles in a low-energy venturi, and then removing the remaining particles in a second scrubber. In addition to improving the lifetime and reducing the maintenance costs of the venturi, scrubbing fluids have fewer large particles, allowing their use in downstream components, such as evaporative coolers.

Abstract: In the fields of environmental and industrial pollution control there is a need for improvements in the removal of fine particulates, especially of sizes in the sub-micron ranges, from gas streams. The disclosure relates to an apparatus including a container for a liquid submerged in which in some embodiments, is a pipe transporting a particulate-containing gas. The pipe permits passage of the gas through the liquid before it exhausts from the container. The liquid is such as to wet the particulates, thereby retaining them in the liquid while the gas passes through the liquid to the exhaust.

Abstract: A filter arrangement includes a media construction comprising a corrugated sheet secured to a flat sheet rolled into a coiled construction. A frame and a first seal member are provided. The frame secures the first seal member to the coiled construction. The first seal member is preferably oriented to form a radial seal with a housing. A second seal member is secured to the outer annular surface of the coiled construction. The second seal member includes a gasket extension having first and second opposite ends; an attachment portion; and a protrusion extending from the attachment portion. The second seal member is preferably oriented to form an axial seal with a housing. Air cleaners preferably utilizing filter arrangements as described herein operably installed within housings. Methods of installing, filtering, assembling, and servicing preferably include arrangements as described herein.

Abstract: An air filter assembly for removing particulate contaminants, chemical contaminants, or both, from an incoming dirty air stream. The resulting filtered or clean air is supplied to catalytic equipment, such as a fuel cell. The filter assembly can include a physical filter portion for removing physical or particulate contaminants, a chemical filter portion for removing chemical contaminants, or can have both portions.

Abstract: A chemical filter comprising an ion-exchange resin powder attached to the surface and inside of a fiber paper, which forms a corrugated honeycomb substrate, using an adhesive is disclosed. The average particle diameter of the ion-exchange resin powder is preferably 1-150 ?m. In addition, the ion-exchange resin powder preferably has an ion-exchange capacity of 1-10 meq/g. A method for manufacturing the chemical filter is also disclosed. The method comprises spraying or shower-coating a slurry mixture of an ion-exchange resin powder and an adhesive onto a corrugated honeycomb substrate, or dipping the corrugated honeycomb substrate in a slurry mixture.

Abstract: An evaporated fuel processing device (10), in particular for an internal combustion engine of an automotive vehicle, comprises a tank port (12) and an atmospheric port (22); a first adsorbent chamber (14) between the tank port (12) and the atmospheric port (22); and a second adsorbent chamber (18) between the first adsorbent chamber (14) and the atmospheric port (22), the first and second adsorbent chambers (14, 18) being filled with an adsorbent material (16). According to an important aspect of the invention, at least two elongate flow passages (26, 26?) are arranged in parallel between the first adsorbent chamber (14) and the second adsorbent chamber (18).

Abstract: Air cleaner including a body forming an exterior, having an first inlet and a second inlet for drawing room air, and an outlet for discharging air having dust or odor removed therefrom, at least more than one dust collecting filters at the first inlet inside of the body, at least more than one deodorizing filters at the second inlet inside of the body, at least more than one discharge fan for providing a suction force so as to draw room air, pass the room air through the filters inside of the body, and discharge the room air through the outlet, and opening/closing means for opening/closing the inlets selectively, thereby operating the air cleaner proper to an environment of use.

Abstract: A beverage making system that includes a plurality of packs containing different beverage making ingredients and having different infrared reflectance spectra in a region thereof. A beverage making apparatus includes a station for receiving at least one of the packs; a source of liquid adapted to supply liquid into the at least one pack while the pack is located at the station; a system controller for controlling the supply of liquid from the source according to a beverage making program; and an infrared pack recognition system comprising an infrared light source for illuminating the region of the pack while it is located at the station. The apparatus also includes a detector for measuring an intensity of infrared light reflected from the region and for supplying an output signal to the system controller, whereby the beverage-making program is selected by the system controller in response to the output of the infrared pack recognition system.

Abstract: Kitchen furniture item for cooking foods, comprising a support structure having a lower support base, and a cooking device mounted in correspondence with an operative portion of the support structure. The cooking device comprises a cooking tank, a water inlet conduit and a drain conduit both connected to the tank. On the drain conduit is also mounted a first shut-off valve. The cooking device further comprises heating means operatively associated to the tank to heat its contents on command. The kitchen furniture item is also provided with at least a covering element associated to the support structure and movable from an open position in which it allows access to the cooking device, to a closed position in which it covers the cooking device at least superiorly and it defines a support plane superiorly to the kitchen furniture item.

Abstract: A rotisserie oven is provided having a radiating heating system in combination with a convection heating system to prepare raw meat and poultry food product inside of a cooking chamber. A spit assembly carries the food product, and includes components that are detachable to assist in cleaning. The oven further includes a steam cleaning assembly that is integrated with the convection heating system that assists in grease removal from the components inside the cooking chamber. A humidity removal system regulates the moisture level inside of the cooking chamber during food preparation.

Abstract: A separation device for dough pieces (2) is provided with an inlet portion for delivering a plurality of dough pieces (2), a separation unit (26) for separating the dough pieces (2) delivered and an outlet portion (27) for individually discharging the dough pieces (2) separated from one another. The separation unit (26) comprises a container (28) having a container bottom (31) which is divided into a round inner portion (33) to which the dough pieces (2) are delivered and an outer portion (34), extending at least partially around the inner portion (33). The outer portion (34) can be caused to rotate relative to the inner portion (33) around an axis of rotation extending perpendicular to the container bottom plane and is arranged in conveying connection with the outlet portion (27). Such a separation device reliably separates a plurality of dough pieces.

Abstract: Apparatus for engaging and folding the limbs of a tree in a tree baling apparatus features opening and closing by means of concentric part circular tubes of a frame. When gaps of the nested tubes are in alignment, a tree trunk can be received within the frame then closed in by rotating the gaps out of alignment. The closed ring, horizontally engaged about a tree, is then drawn upwardly deflecting the limbs of the tree into a folded configuration for tying. No pivot arms are used as in conventional equipment, avoiding the problems of wear and distortion at pivot linkages.

Abstract: The object of this invention is to provide a mechanical press that presents no inconvenience in press operations despite its low height, providing great stability and excellent durability. The invention comprises a slide guiding mechanism provided at an upper part of the adjusting member for converting the rotary motion of the eccentric part of the crankshaft into a linear reciprocating motion and a position adjusting mechanism provided at a lower part, as well as an adjusting member that advances and retracts relative to the slide, which serves for the prevention of rotation and guidance.

Abstract: An embossing head (2) is mounted on an embossing device (1) for movement between an inactive position and a position in which it is pressed against a sheet of metal supported on an anvil (5) to emboss an identification or serial number. The embossing head includes a series of serrated rollers (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f) which are rotatably mounted on a transverse axle (7). The rollers are stacked immediately adjacent each other without intervening space. A one piece operating pawl (13) includes a series of staged teeth (29a, 29b, 29c, 29d, 29e, 29f) descending in height from a first to a last of the teeth. The pawl further includes a side projection (30) which lifts the teeth over numbers on the rollers to limit wear.

Abstract: A new and improved embellishing die and system and method for embellishing media is provided. The embellishing die includes a first side having a first embellishing surface and a second side having a second embellishing surface. The first and second sides can be on opposite sides of the die. The first and second embellishing surfaces can each include a cutter for cutting the media, or an embossing surface for embossing the media. The first embellishing surface can include an embossing surface for embossing the media and the second embellishing surface can include a cutter for cutting the media. The system can include the embellishing die and a press for pressing media against the media embellishing die to embellish the media.