Abstract: Two opposite ends of a handrail stock member are joined to form a handrail having a closed-loop configuration for an escalator or the like. A slot is cut into each end, parallel to a longitudinal reinforcement layer of the handrail stock member. A joint reinforcement insert including longitudinally-oriented high-strength high-stiffness fibers is inserted into the two slots and the two ends are butted together. A thermoplastic matrix material of the handrail stock member in the joint area is heated to a softening or melting temperature and is press-molded to penetrate into the reinforcement insert and bond the insert to portions of the reinforcement layer overlapped by the insert. The matrix material is fused across the junction plane. A pressing mold maintains the defined outer contour of the handrail.

Abstract: A clip placement tool for automatic or manual insertion of a plastic clip workpiece. The tool including a main body having a first feature to affix to an operator handle or affix to a mechanical device as an end-effecter, and a second feature that connects to a vacuum source, a chamber formed within the body, a lip formed at an end of the vacuum chamber and surrounding a static placement post within the chamber. The lip includes two edges that provide a lip-to-clip seal with the workpiece.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tooling apparatus for aiding in the removal of brake drum bolts on a heavy duty truck or trailer wheel. The present invention provides an elongated primary shaft having a first end and a second end. An intermediate shaft is connected to the second end of the primary shaft. A secondary shaft is connected to the intermediate shaft and has a socket end adaptable to receive a socket for engaging the brake drum bolts. A bearing member is adjustably connected to the primary shaft and adaptable to engage a hole in the truck or trailer wheel for securing the position of the socket on the brake drum bolts.

Abstract: The present invention rack for vehicle lift, includes a hanging member and support, that may be comprised of two opposing L-shaped supports, secured by a constricting mechanism, such as two flathead screws, to a vehicle lift allowing for the suspension of detached vehicle components. Therefore, when the lift is ascended, an individual may detach vehicle components placing them onto the apparatus and reattach them with minimal lifting and bending. Furthermore, the L-shaped supports are easily removed from the vehicle lift after the completion of work on a vehicle preventing any accidents that may occur.

Abstract: An aircraft hydraulic/pneumatic fitting removal tool and related method of use for disengaging the locking collars of such fittings. In a particular embodiment, the fitting removal tool has a right cylindrical housing having a first and second end. Proximate to the second end is an internal circumferential pocket. An aperture is also provided in the second end, concentric to the longitudinal axis of the housing and accessing the circumferential pocket. An internal hollow channel extends from the circumferential pocket toward the first end. A threaded rod engages a threaded base in the first end, and passes into the hollow channel. A swivel seat is joined to the threaded rod within the hollow channel. The top portion of the housing from the second end to about halfway to the first end is removed laterally exposing a portion of the internal hollow channel, the swivel seat, the circumferential pocket, and the aperture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion, and having a flow control layer with first and second ports, a spacer having an inlay and a main portion, and a first fluid barrier where the inlay is substantially isolated from the main portion by a fluid-tight boundary. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat having an insert with a seat portion and having a first flow control layer with at least one port, a first and a second spacer, and a fluid barrier comprising at least one port. The present invention also relates to a ventilated seat with an insert having a seat portion and having a flow control layer with a port and a plurality of flow holes in the seat portion, a spacer, a fluid barrier and at least one conduit with a plurality of flow holes located adjacent to the seat portion of the flow control layer. The seat also may include a fan in fluid communication with the spacer and a fluid conditioning device.

Abstract: In the disclosed method of fitting a fixed flush glazed window of a high-speed rail vehicle, a first edge of the window is first placed from the exterior of the vehicle in a groove situated on a horizontal portion of the window frame, after which the window is tilted to move the opposite second edge of the window toward the opposite horizontal portion of the window frame, and finally the opposite second edge is fixed to the opposite horizontal portion of the window frame from inside the vehicle. Thus there is no mechanical fixing to the horizontal portion of the window where the groove is located, so that it is no longer necessary to demount all of the interior fittings when changing a window, while fixing the other horizontal portion from the inside minimizes the width of the mastic. Furthermore, installation from the outside means that the window may be fitted independently of the position of the vehicle on the assembly line, since whether the interior fittings have been fitted or not is of no importance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the assembly of the type of clutch plate referred to as “scrapless”. A method and system in accordance with the principals of the present invention assembles clutch plate assemblies in a more efficient and robust manner. A method and system in accordance with the principals of the present invention provides for a segmented tooling assembly that can be both linear and circular.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for shirring netting onto a netting tube. A second tube is placed over and coaxially to the netting tube and netting is stretched over the second tube. The two tubes are caused to move in a reciprocating manner through a plurality of spring-loaded fingers, which allow the netting to pass on the downstroke and hold the netting on the upstroke. As the two tubes move, the netting is pulled over the second tube and shirred onto the netting tube. An annular space formed by a tube ring placed between the netting tube and the second tube causes the netting to shir in multiple, neatly aligned layers.

Abstract: The object of the invention is to provide a magnetic tape cartridge, in which a release pad can be assembled securely by a robot. A magnetic tape cartridge including: a reel around which a magnetic tape is wound; a cartridge case which houses the reel in a locked position; a release pad for releasing locking of the reel; and a cup-like hub of the reel in which the release pad is mounted, wherein a plurality of guide holes for allowing a plurality of lock release pins to penetrate therein, which extend from the lower surface of the release pad, are made in the periphery of a base plate of the cup-like hub, and a plurality of pairs of guide ribs, which are capable of guiding the plurality of lock release pins to the plurality of guide holes, stand inside the cup-like hub corresponding to the plurality of guide holes.

Abstract: A method is designed to fasten a mold shell with a mold seat without causing the mold shell to crack. The method involves a first step in which a metal shell is formed on a model by electrocasting. The metal shell is then provided with at least one nut therewith by soldering through electrocasting. The metal shell is separated from the model and is then provided with a metal layer of a thickness by arc spraying, with the metal layer circumventing the nut. The mold seat is provided with at least one through hole. The mold shell is fastened with the mold seat by a bolt which is engaged with the nut via the through hole of the mold seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for setting grommets around the perimeter of a tarp. The method uses an apparatus with a feed reel from which a rolled tarp may be unwound; a table, across which a said tarp may be drawn; a take-up reel, onto which a said tarp may be rolled; and a grommet setter positioned relative to said table to permit an operator to set grommets on a said tarp as said tarp is drawn across said table.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a tread plate having alternating stripes incorporated thereon is disclosed. The tread plate is comprised of a base plate typically formed from a metallic extrusion. Alternating stripes of resinous material are placed on the base plate and are angularly positioned thereon with respect to the longitudinal axis of the base plate. The alternating stripes of resinous material have a coloring pigment incorporated therein permitting the alternating stripes of resinous material to provide a visual warning to individuals of the existence of a potentially hazardous condition or situation when the tread plate is installed in a particular location.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a chip card having an antenna support, two card bodies and an electronic module or a chip linked to the antenna. This method has a first lamination step which includes fusing two thermoplastic sheets (32, 34 or 62, 64) on each side of antenna support (10 or 40) at a temperature sufficient for the thermoplastic sheet material to soften and to flow wholly so as to eliminate any differences in thickness from the support, and a second lamination step carried out after a period of time necessary for the thermoplastic sheets (32, 34 or 62, 64) to be solidified, the second step including fusing by hot pressing two plastic layers (36, 38 or 66, 68) making up the card bodies onto the plasticised and even faces of uniformly thick antenna support (30 or 60) plasticised by the thermoplastic sheets.

Abstract: A method for improving hard bias properties of layers of a magnetoresistance sensor is disclosed. Properties of the hard bias layer are improved using a seedlayer structure that includes at least a first layer of silicon and a second layer comprising chromium or chromium molybdenum. Further, benefits are achieved when the seedlayer structure includes a layer of tantalum.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for assembling permanent magnet segments and a back ring wherein a fixture holds segments in circumaxially spaced relationship, adhesive is applied to the segments, externally from pressure sensitive adhesive tape and the fixture then expands to urge the segments into firm bonding engagement with the back ring.

Abstract: An armature apparatus for brushless and brush type electric motors and a manufacturing method for same armature. The armature represents and improved design for electric motors having a rigid, thin wall configuration and high conductor packing density in the magnetic flux air gap that results in motors with higher torque and speed capabilities and the ability to operate at higher temperature than conventional motor designs. The armature is fabricated from pre-machined copper sheet metal parts with an electrical conductor pattern of numerous axially extending conductive bands. These precision machined sheet metal parts are cold rolled to form two work hardened cylinders, each cylinder having a complimentary pattern of electrically conductive bands creating a half-electric circuit. The two cold rolled metal cylinders are sized such that the smaller diameter inner cylinder fits inside the larger diameter outer cylinder.

Abstract: A method of fabrication of the write head of a perpendicular recording head allows for production of P3 pole tips of width less than 200 nm (200×10?9 meters). The method includes fabricating the P2 flux shaping layer, depositing the P3 layer, depositing a layer of ion-milling resistant material, depositing at least one sacrificial layer, shaping the P3 layer into P3 pole tip, removing the at least one sacrificial layer to leave the P3 pole tip, and encapsulating the P3 pole tip.

Abstract: A method of dispensing metered portions of molten lead comprises the steps of providing a heater body with a lead reservoir that produces sufficient heat to form molten lead and providing a lead dispensing shuttle plate with at least two lead metered cavities that are filled with molten lead in a fill position. The heater body is movable between a dispense position and a feed position. At least one of the metered cavities releases the molten lead when the heater body is moved to the dispense position. In one aspect, the method comprises supplying a strip of lead so that when the heater body moves to the feed position, it receives a portion of the strip of lead. In another aspect, the method comprises injecting inert gas over the lead reservoir and into the dispensing metered cavity to prevent air from entering the metered cavity.

Abstract: An automatic thermal debonding system removes slider rows from a stainless steel processing fixture. The system uses a bimodal pitch adjustment and a mechanical row detainment mechanism to remove the rows from the fixture. The system allows full control of all critical process parameters such as accurate and repeatable row placement; controlled temperature and heat flow; controlled mechanical removal pressure; temporal control and variability; clean and contaminant-free working area; and full electrostatic discharge grounding and compatible materials. The bimodal pitch adjustment feature allows for continual, high-speed removal of the ceramic rows from the fixture after an automated heating cycle is complete. As the rows are removed, they are accurately placed into the detainment mechanism for the next process step.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a manufacturing process of fuel cell system and to fuel cell systems manufactured using this process. The manufacturing process of the present invention includes the following steps: A step is to provide a membrane-electrode assembly layer, an anode current collection layer, and a cathode current collection layer, whereas each of the membrane-electrode assemble layer, the anode current collection layer and the cathode current collection layer may integrate with a first power/signal transmission layer at each respective layers; A step is to provide one or more electromechanical control layer; A step is to couple the above layers by means of stacking lamination layers.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an anisotropic conductive substrate is disclosed. A back holder has metal pins on a surface thereof. A liquid compound is formed on the surface of the back holder with metal pins. The liquid compound is pressed to deform the metal pins into electrodes in the liquid compound. The thickness between upper surface and lower surface of the liquid compound is between 25 ?m and 250 ?m. The electrodes have upper ends and lower ends exposed from upper surface and lower surface of the liquid compound to provide electrical contact of anisotropic conduction.

Abstract: A terminal cleaning apparatus integrated to an assembling apparatus for integrating a display panel by bonding an electronic part to an externally connecting terminal of a substrate in which substrates 5 respectively held by a first substrate holding portion 24 and a second substrate holding portion 25 moved by an XY table mechanism 23 are made to pass through a first cleaning portion 21 and a second cleaning portion 22 having different cleaning means to simultaneously clean and the substrate which is not cleaned is carried in and the substrate 5 is transferred between the substrate holding portions and the substrate 5 which has been cleaned is carried out simultaneously by a first substrate transferring mechanism 26. Thereby, an operational efficiency of a step of cleaning an externally connecting terminal can be improved by making substrate carrying operation efficient.

Abstract: A method of making an interposer having an array of contact structures for making temporary electrical contact with the leads of a chip package. The contact structures may make contact with the leads substantially as close as desired to the body of the chip package. Moreover, the contact structures can be adapted for making contact with leads having a very fine pitch. In a first embodiment, the contact structures include raised members formed over a body of the interposer. A conductive layer is formed over each of the raised members to provide a contact surface for engaging the leads of the chip package. In another embodiment, the raised members are replaced with depressions formed into the interposer. A conductive layer is formed on an inside surface of each depression to provide a contact surface for engaging the leads of the chip package. Moreover, any combination of raised members and depressions may be used.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a plate heat exchanger from a plurality of heat exchanger blocks (1a, 1b). Each heat exchanger block (1a, 1b) has mounted on it a header (6a, 7a, 6b, 7b) which extends over at least part of one side of the heat exchanger block (1a, 1b). The heat exchanger blocks (1a, 1b) are arranged next to one another, and the headers (6a, 6b; 7a, 7b) of two adjacent heat exchanger blocks (1a, 1b) are provided on their mutually confronting sides with orifices and are connected to one another in such a way that a flow connection occurs between the two headers (6a, 6b; 7a, 7b).

Abstract: The processing method of the grooves and the processing apparatus of the present invention do not utilize the elastic deformation of a bearing itself, and by inserting the pin into the cylindrical-shaped core rod which is inserted into the inner circumference of the cylindrical-shaped bearing material, the cylindrical-shaped core rod is depressed against the inner circumference surface of the cylindrical-shaped bearing material and the concavoconvex of the outer circumference of the cylindrical-shaped core rod is transfer-printed on the inner circumference of the cylindrical-shaped bearing material.

Abstract: A shaving aid delivery material for use in a shaving implement comprises at least one layer of binder material having a plurality of microspheres embedded therein. Each of the microspheres defines an interior area containing shaving aid that may be applied to a user's skin surface. During a shaving operation, at least a portion of the microspheres degrade to release the shaving aids from the interior area onto the skin surface. Multiple shaving aid layers containing binder material and microspheres may be laminated together, and may further include additional film or barrier layers separating the shaving aid layers.

Abstract: A razor has a head portion to which a blade is mounted, and a soluble lubricating member which is, on the surface of the head portion, located on the upper side of the blade. An exposure surface of the soluble lubricating member is surrounded by a left end and right end extending in the direction of the edge of the blade, and front and rear edges that connect the left end and right end with each other, on both sides thereof in a widthwise direction of the blade. The exposure surface is composed of a plurality of sectional surfaces located between the left end and right end. The sectional surfaces include a maximum sectional surface having a maximum peak portion maximum in height on a predetermined reference plane of height.

Abstract: A cable armor stripper is configured to have a blade controllably penetrating the armored cable at the desired depth in response to applying an external sforce.

Abstract: A hand utensil for peeling and pitting a fruit, such as a mango, has a spoon-shaped bowl through which a plurality of elongated generally parallel slots laterally extend in a lower region of the concave surface between the proximal end and the distal end of the bowl. In addition, a series of arcuate ridges project from the concave surface of the bowl, wherein each arcuate ridge has a radius of curvature extending from a center point on a longitudinal axis defined by the bowl.

Abstract: A strapping packaging device includes a compressing device, a cutting device, a strap-rolling device and a strap-pressing device. The eccentric cam of the compressing device is actuated to rotate by an operating rod, and the eccentric cam presses down a slide base together with a press block to compress on the strap-clamping member of a packaging strap. The strapping packaging device can not only precisely compress on the strap-clamping member, but also cut off the packaging strap easily at the same time.

Abstract: A utensil for feeding infants or invalids, comprised of a contoured handle and a partially enclosed spoon bowl having a large, spatula-shaped opening at the posterior end of the bowl and a smaller opening with an approximately straight edge at the anterior end of the bowl.

Abstract: A shaving device that defines an arcuate outer surface to be engaged between a pair of digits. Manipulation between the digits provides precise finger-tip control of the pitch, angle and pressure applied the fixed or replaceable shaving blades.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved laser level. In one embodiment, the laser level comprises a housing having a base. The laser level further comprises any combination of an anchor assembly, a suction assembly, or a magnet to be used for attaching the laser level to a surface. An adjustment assembly provides control and precision by allowing leveling or plumbing of the laser level after it attaches to the surface and by converting a relatively large rotation of an adjustment handle into a finer leveling adjustment of the laser level. In an embodiment, the laser level attaches to an auxiliary base that allows leveling of the laser level in two perpendicular planes and allows the laser level to attach to a tripod for use horizontally, vertically, and angles in between. In an embodiment, a rotary part allows selection from multiple lenses the one appropriate lens for the desired task.

Abstract: A gauge (10) for a three-dimensional coordinate measurer fixed onto the measurement table of the three-dimensional coordinate measurer to measure by utilizing the center-to-center distances of spheres and the axis and plane formed of the centers of the plurality of spheres, wherein fitting grooves (2) are formed in the surface of a cylindrical or conical holding body (1) and spherical fixing members (4) having the plurality of spheres (3) arranged thereon are fixedly fitted to the fitting grooves (2), and a standard ring gauge (5) is formed in the holding body (1), whereby three items, that are, scale calibration, straightness, and squareness of the three-dimensional coordinate measurer can be evaluated simultaneously merely by one measurement.

Abstract: A device for taking length and depth measurements during surgery. The device comprises a first longitudinal member and a second longitudinal member telescopically positioned within the first longitudinal member. The second longitudinal member may have a front part connectable thereto. The front part may have an opening, a passageway, and a moveable piece in the passageway. The device may also have a sliding member for moving the moveable piece between a first position where a portion of the moveable piece is outside the front part to a second position where the entire moveable piece is within the front part. The first and second longitudinal member may be locked with respect to one another. The prevent invention also discloses methods of using the device to take length and depth measurements during surgery.

Abstract: A piston rod is guided with freedom of axial movement in a cylinder, where the position of the piston rod is detected by a first position-measuring device, which travels along with the piston rod, and by a second position-measuring device on the cylinder side. The two position-measuring devices are radially adjacent and axially parallel, and are supported in such a way that they cannot rotate with respect to each other.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling contamination of harmful substances such as fungi in structures, which comprises the aspects of controlled evacuation of contamination in cavities within a structure, removal of the source of contamination at hard-to-reach structures in a substantially non-destructive manner, and treatment of contaminated surfaces to prevent re-contaminations. Controlled evacuation may be facilitated by creating a pressure gradient in a contaminated cavity, such as by drawing air through one or more inlets and outlets created in the structure while maintaining relatively safe containment of the contaminated air. The drawn air may be filtered to remove contaminants. The substantially non-destructive source removal process may include the use of biocide or microwaves to abate the mold colony in hard-to-reach structures. The surface treatment process comprises the application of a lock-down material to prevent re-contaminations.

Abstract: A drying apparatus for drying articles such as clothing is provided. The drying apparatus includes a chamber for containing articles to be dried and a system for supplying heated dry air at a first temperature to the chamber. The air supplying system comprises an air flow pathway having an evaporator for removing moisture from air exiting the chamber and for decreasing the temperature of the air to below dew point temperature. The air supply system further has a condenser for increasing the temperature of the air exiting the evaporator to the first temperature. The drying apparatus further has a heat pump system having a refrigerant loop which includes a compressor, the condenser, a TEV valve, and the evaporator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cleaning objects (3), particularly kitchenware (3), whereby the objects to be cleaned (3) are brought in contact with a washing liquid (5). According to the invention, at least one electric field is generated in at least some parts of the surface of the objects to be cleaned (3).

Abstract: An improved system and method for mounting an air dryer is provided. The improved system and method employs a single centralized special fitting that secures the air dryer manifold to a reservoir. The bore in which the fitting is disposed is used to communicate air from the reservoir to the air dryer in order to purge the desiccant in the air dryer. The mounting assembly includes anti-rotational mechanisms which prevent the air dryer from rotating about its axis. The mounting assembly may also include a reservoir and a mounting bracket for the reservoir which uses less than 75 percent of a truck mounting rail height.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for ensuring that cavities used to store radioactive elements are adequately dried without intrusive measuring. In one aspect the invention is a method of drying a cavity loaded with radioactive elements, the loaded cavity having a free volume (VF), a starting vapor pressure (vPS), and a cavity pressure (PC), the method comprising: determining a desired degree of dryness in the cavity in terms of a desired vapor pressure (vPD); cooling a non-reactive gas to a temperature (TC) thereby drying the non-reactive gas; introducing the dry non-reactive gas into the cavity so that the free volume VF of the cavity turns over X times; and removing wet non-reactive gas from the cavity; wherein TC and X are controlled to achieve the desired vapor pressure (vPD) in the cavity. Alternatively, a flow rate (R) can be controlled over time (t) instead of controlling X.

Abstract: The invention provides a device for treating fabrics in a tumble dryer comprising a patch having a front side and a back side, wherein the back side has a means for attaching the patch to an interior surface of a tumble dryer, wherein the front side is a carrier material that is impregnated with a fabric treatment composition and wherein the patch is attached to the interior surface of a tumble dryer door or back wall, whereby a portion of the fabric treatment composition is transferred onto fabrics in the tumble dryer as a result of contact between the patch and fabrics during a tumble drying cycle.

Abstract: A shoe cover has an upper and a sole connected to the upper. The upper includes at least one, self-supporting and resilient shoe admission portion connected to the sole. The shoe admission portion has an inwardly inclined lead-in surface extending toward the sole, and an overhang surface extending from the lead-in surface toward the sole portion. The overhang surface is adapted to form an undercut area so that a shoe to be held to the shoe cover first engages and slides along the inclined lead-in surface to resiliently expand the admission portion outwardly without being crushed, and then slides into engagement with the overhang surface to enter the undercut area. A length adjusting mechanism may be provided for adjusting the length of the sole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combination of socks and shoes for preventing slip of a wear's sole. The sock includes a slip-resistant plate at a lower surface of the sock, the slip-resistant plate provided with a protruded portion continuously or discretely formed in a horizontal or lengthwise direction on a lower surface of the sock. In addition, the shoe includes an insole formed with a plurality of grooves s provided on an upper surface of the insole, the grooves being continuously or discretely formed in a horizontal or lengthwise direction such that protruded portions of a sock are engaged to the corresponding grooves to prevent a wearer's sole from slipping.

Abstract: A shoe insert pad is disclosed. The shoe insert pad includes a first planar surface and a second planar surface, wherein the first and second planar surfaces are defined by a shoe insert pad, comprising: a first planar surface; a second planar surface; and an edge defining the first planar surface and second planar surface substantially in the shape of a human foot; wherein the shoe insert pad is formed of a polyethylene vinyl acetate material having a density between 8 and 9 pounds per cubic foot.

Abstract: The laced boot has a flexible leg and two lateral closing flaps, a tongue arranged between them, and a lacing that can be fastened on the closing flaps and covers the tongue. A suspender for receiving the lacing is attached in the upper area of the tongue in order to adjust the flexibility of the leg and of the tongue.

Abstract: A pair of shoes that a person with corns or callous skin on their feet can wear and receive the same benefits as soaking his feet in a bowl of water, yet the person is not restricted to one place during the soaking treatment. The present soaking shoes include an inner sole that holds a small amount of water and allows the water to contact the bottoms of the wearer's feet. The inner sole holds water at a higher concentration than that of the wearer's feet. Thus, water molecules enter the skin of the wearer's feet through osmosis, just as if the wearer had soaked his feet in a bowl of water. The present shoes are comfortable to wear and can be provided with reinforced soles or porous uppers for ventilation.

Abstract: An expandable shoe includes an outer shell and an adjustable inner assembly disposed within the outer shell. The inner assembly has a control to adjust a dimension of the inner assembly and thereby a corresponding dimension of the shoe. The inner assembly includes a first sole portion, a second sole portion, and a manually urgable member. The manually urgable member has at least a portion of the member accessible from the outer shell, and in engageable and releasable communication with an engagement member, fixed to one of the first and second sole portions. When the urgable member is released from the fixed engagement member the first and second sole portions may be moved to adjust the dimension of the shoe and when the urgable member is in engagement with the fixed engagement member the first and second portions resist slidable movement relative to one another.

Abstract: Strap Happy is a plastic strap on a shoe that secures the foot. It can be made from any kind of plastic depending on what the manufacturer wants to use. It needs to be pliable in order to attach to the platform of the shoe.