Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fabricating a heat-dissipating tube by use of heating process for air expulsion. The method includes the steps of: weighing the empty tube; feeding a little more pure water than the working amount into the tube; compressing an water inlet to form a semicircular member in a not completely closed state; heating the tube for changing the pure water into vapor for air expulsion; compressing the semicircular member in a fully sealed state; keeping the tube warm and maintaining the tube pressure; spot-welding the top of the semicircular member with a sealing layer; weighing the finished product; and determining the weight difference for finding the actual input amount of water after the process of air expulsion by heating and for judging if the tube is a conforming or a nonconforming item.

Abstract: A method is provided for perforating a steel plate, forming a devolatilizer nozzle from the steel plate, and heat treating the devolatilizer nozzle. The devolatilizer nozzle may have a yield strength of at least about 110 ksi, and a tensile strength of at least about 140 ksi. The perforations in the steel plate are holes in the nozzle and may be no more than about 0.05 inches in diameter. The thickness of the steel plate may be from about 0 to about 0.75 inches. The nozzle may include at least about 500,000 perforations where the center-to-center hole distance may be at least about 0.08 inches. The capacity of the devolatilizer nozzle may be from about 0 to about 75,000 pounds per hour.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a three piece aluminum wheel assembly comprising the steps of providing a pair of circular blanks made of a heat treatable alloy to be formed into preforms of a general shape. The preforms are subjected to a quenching step in an unconstrained condition to allow for natural thermal deformation during the quenching operation. The as quenched preforms are then subjected to a first forming operation using spin forming to remove the effects of the thermal deformation in the preform, followed by a second forming step using spin forming to shape the component to its desired final shape. The components are then exposed to precipitation heating and finishing to yield the final product.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a vehicle door frame including an elongated member formed with a plurality of bending portions in longitudinal direction of the elongated member and having a hollowed main body, a connecting portion extending from the hollowed main body and a flange portion extending from the connecting portion comprises the steps of: an elongated member forming step for forming the elongated member at which the hollowed main body, the connecting portion and the flange portion are formed integrally; a liner inserting step for inserting a liner into the hollowed main body; a slit forming step for forming a slit at the connecting portion; a bending portion forming step for forming a bending portion; a notch portion forming step for forming a notch portion by trimming off a part of the flange portion and the connecting portion, and a vehicle door frame finishing step for finishing the vehicle door frame by fixing a bracket into the notch portion.

Abstract: Dry shaving apparatus comprises a drive source provided in a housing; a first shaving unit (111) having a first outer cutter and a first undercutter coupled to the drive source and mounted for movement beneath said first outer cutter, and a second shaving unit (112, 113), having a second outer cutter and a second undercutter coupled to the drive source and mounted for oscillatory movement beneath said second outer cutter. The first outer cutter is coupled to the drive source and is mounted for oscillatory movement to serve as a skin agitation member; and the first outer cutter and the second undercutter are arranged to be driven at the same frequency by the drive source.

Abstract: A tube-cutting circular saw device, comprising a housing, a tube-clamping device for clamping the tube in relation to the housing, a motor-driven cutoff tool pivotable about the tube axis and a tool-guide device for the radial guidance of the cutoff tool around the clamped tube, the tool-guide device comprising a rotation body rotatable about the tube axis and a swivel plate pivotable about a swivel axis and connected to the rotation body, wherein the swivel plate contains a slide for the radial positioning of the cutoff tool.

Abstract: A metallic housing utility knife and method for making the device with a soft over molded elastomeric cover to provide blister free comfort and slip proof safety. The cover or skin is molded into the unique structure of the housing in a fashion that results in mechanical bonds that embrace the cover on the housing. The knife includes flexible posts from the cover that project into the blade storage compartment of the housing to prevent internally stored spare blades from moving within the storage compartment. An elastomeric blade clamp integrally formed with the cover serves to restrict lateral movement of blades of varying sizes when installed in a cutting position within the knife assembly. A rear quick release latch and interlocking housing sections provide a convenient way to open and close the knife and assure that it is also secure and firmly held when locked in a safe cutting position.

Abstract: A folding knife is disclosed. The folding knife includes a handle; a blade connected to the handle in a manner allowing movement of the blade between a closed position in which the blade extends along the handle and an open position in which the blade extends away from the handle; and a blade-assisting mechanism configured a manually adjustable force to urge the blade towards the open position over at least a portion of the blade travel between the closed position and the open position.

Abstract: A folding knife is disclosed. The folding knife includes a handle; a blade pivotally connected to the handle in a manner allowing pivoting of the blade between a closed position in which the blade extends along the handle, and an open position in which the blade extends away from the handle, wherein the blade includes a tang having a first locking element; a second locking element disposed within the handle; and a third locking element configured to move between a locking position in which the third locking element engages the first locking element and the second locking element in a manner preventing pivoting of the blade relative to the handle, and an unlocking position in which the blade is free to pivot from the closed position to the open position, wherein the third locking element is configured to move free from a bias element.

Abstract: A cutting device includes (i) a housing having first and second separable portions, the first portion having a locking aperture, the second portion having an attachment aperture, and (ii) a locking apparatus for removably locking the first and second portions of the housing. The locking apparatus includes an attachment portion for being fixedly attached in the attachment aperture, and a locking arm adapted to be releasably locked into the locking aperture. The attachment aperture and locking aperture are correspondingly positioned so that the locking arm becomes aligned with the locking aperture when the first and second portions of the housing are aligned for assembly. The housing may be constructed of metal, and the locking apparatus constructed of plastic. The locking apparatus may also include a return spring and blade carrier integrally molded therewith.

Abstract: A bladeset for a hair clipper includes blade teeth configured to guide hair strands toward a cutting zone and to retain hair strands in the cutting zone. By more effectively guiding and retaining the hair strands into the cutting zone, more complete hair cutting may be achieved. Another feature of the present self-cutting hair trimmer is a housing configured to provide a cutting line associated with a generally elongate handle, which in turn provides a bladeset angle of attack substantially perpendicular to hair to be cut on all parts of a self-user's head or a subject's head when the present trimmer is held by a user in either hand.

Abstract: The present invention presents pliers like hand tools with special shaped cutting edges in the jaws of the tool that when used to cut off the unwanted ends of cable ties the cut end of the cable tie is a smooth rounded end.

Abstract: A knife may include a base including first and second ends; a handle assembly connected to the base, including a handle, and configured to allow the handle to be moved relative to the base; and a blade extending from the second end of the base. In some examples, the distance between the handle and the base is adjustable. In some examples, the handle may be locked in position relative to the base.

Abstract: An electric powered rotary saw for cutting medical cast or the like includes a cylindrical housing, a removable longitudinally extending mounting member and a rotary circular saw blade disposed at one end of the mounting member. The saw blade is fixed to a shaft for rotation about an axis which is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the mounting member, but slightly offset therefrom. A variable speed electric motor is disposed in the housing and includes a shaft which extends forwardly in a direction parallel with a mounting portion of the longitudinal member. A frusto-conical driver member of an elastomeric material is fixed to the end of the shaft and engages the circular blade to displace a portion of the blade out of its normal plane of rotation by an angle of about 5 degrees and for rotating a circular blade.

Abstract: An electromotive can opener comprises a body. The body is formed by a first half and a second half. A motor, a touch switch for actuating the motor, a high twisting gear set, and a cutter handle are assembled to the body. In the high twisting gear set, a plurality of following gears and driving gear are engaged one by one and then is engaged to a driven shaft. The driven shaft is assembled with a driving gear. A knife protrudes out of a cutter handle. In operation, the knife cuts into the can and the touch switch is pressed by the cutter handle to actuate the motor and the shaft is driven. The can is driven to rotate to be cut along the periphery by the knife; and high twisting gear set formed by the plurality of gears provides a high twisting force for securing the can firmly.

Abstract: The invention describes a device and a method for examining the sole of a foot. This invention can be used, for example, for the early detection of neuropathy and/or small wounds on the sole of the feet of diabetic patients. The device comprises a sending means for transmitting images of the sole to, for example, a doctor in a hospital. This enables rapid and simple recording of an image of the sole at home, and using relatively simple means, its transmission to, and examination by an expert at a remote location.

Abstract: An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the tube fitting assembly.

Abstract: A method of improving the visibility of the overlay measurement marks before overlay measurement process. The visibility of a global alignment mark is enhanced by inserting a dummy pattern around the global alignment mark so that the metrology tool can readily find it. The dummy pattern is a pattern of geometric shapes having contrasting tones, whereby a high tonal contrast is created for the global alignment mark relative to the surrounding area, which includes the overlay measurement marks and the scribe lines.

Abstract: Methods and structures are disclosed for establishing a positioning reference frame for a work surface having one or more hidden features (such as studs) where the hidden features are detectable by way of machine-aided sensing. One method geometry, proximate to the surface, so that one or more of the hidden features can be detected and located with machine-aided sensing. One or more sensor modules are attached to the guiding frame and at least a first of the sensor modules is movable along the guiding frame. The first sensor module provides machine-aided sensing of at least a corresponding first of the hidden features. The first sensor module and/or guiding frame are moved relative to one another so that the relatively moved components become aligned to the first hidden feature according to a desired orientation.

Abstract: A machine, such as a coordinate measuring machine, having an element and a structure movable with respect to each other along rails, wherein the rails have a different coefficient of thermal expansion than the structure to which they are attached. In one embodiment, a bar is disposed on the structure opposite the rails. This bar has a coefficient of thermal expansion, a stiffness, a spacing from the neutral axis of the structure, and a cross-sectional dimension such that the bar balances any thermal stresses in the structure caused by differential expansion or contraction of the structure and the rails with temperature changes to minimize any bending of the structure. In one embodiment, two rails are disposed on a beam, and a carriage travels on the two rails. For each rail, there is an associated bar disposed on an opposite surface of the beam. In another aspect, a pin extends into an elongated slot on a slide associated with the structure to allow the structure to expand and contact.

Abstract: This invention is a cleaning device that is used in its preferred embodiment to wipe fluid from a dipstick. The invention comprises an opposing pair of matching features that are mounted to the interior of a rigid, folding enclosure. When fastened around a dipstick, the matching features in the preferred embodiment wipe the dipstick free of fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying gloves and boots is disclosed. The apparatus includes a pipe, a fan, a plurality of first tubes connected to the pipe and a plurality of second tubes connected to the first tubes. Also disclosed is a method of assembling an apparatus for drying gloves and boots.

Abstract: A loadlock. The loadlock for wafers includes a chamber, a pedestal, a retractable shaft, and a bellows. The chamber has a plurality of walls and a bottom surface. The pedestal supports a cassette and is disposed in the chamber. The retractable shaft has a top end and a bottom end. The top end is connected to the pedestal and the bottom end is connected to the bottom surface as a reference for positioning the pedestal. The bellows has a first end and a second end. The first end is disposed on the pedestal and the second end is sealed at the bottom end of the retractable shaft. Preferably, the retractable shaft is fully enclosed by the bellows.

Abstract: Hairdryer-ionizing device assembly including a box-like body for holding a suction part, a fan, a driving motor, a heater, an air flow outlet part, an electric switch assembly and an ion emitting device comprising a high voltage generator, from AC to DC, which is electrically coupled to an electrode, and being characterized in that the high voltage generator device is arranged at an intermediate region between the suction part and the air flow outlet part.

Abstract: A method an apparatus for drying a wafer, and an apparatus for cleaning and drying a wafer are provided. In the apparatus for cleaning and drying a wafer, the wafer is dipped into a cleaning solution in a cleaning tank. The wafer is then dried using a drying gas in a drying chamber disposed over the cleaning tank. A shutter separates the cleaning tank from the drying tank. A wafer boat moves the wafer vertically between the cleaning tank and the drying tank. Nozzles for providing the cleaning solution onto the wafer are disposed at both inner sides of the drying tank. The nozzles are connected to a drying gas supply unit to alternately and periodically provide the drying gas onto the wafer.

Abstract: A roller capable of easily absorbing impact transmitted thereto while maintaining a desired level of abrasion resistance, and a clothes drying apparatus provided with the roller. The roller is provided with an impact absorption enhancer capable of causing the roller to be easily elastically deformable while maintaining a desired hardness of the roller. Accordingly, it is possible to absorb intensive impact transmitted to the roller while maintaining a desired abrasion resistance of the roller.

Abstract: A display system for an appliance is disclosed. The display system includes at least one visible light source for expressing a representation of a variable selection or measured quantity associated with the appliance. The display system also includes a control circuit for controlling the appliance, the control circuit is operatively connected to each of the at least one visible light source. The control circuit is adapted for adjusting brightness associated with the at least one visible light source by adjusting a duty cycle for each of the at least one visible light source to provide the representation of the variable selection or measured quantity. In one embodiment the display system is used in a dryer and a related method for drying laundry.

Abstract: A steam blower box unit having a steam blower box for applying steam to a passing material web, especially a paper or board web, and having a withdrawal device at least partly integrated in the steam blower box. The steam blower box, located opposite the material web in an operating position, can be moved out of its operating position laterally via the withdrawal device, that is to say generally transversely with respect to the web running direction, and can be moved into this operating position again from its lateral position. In this case, preferably the entire steam blower box can be moved appropriately via the withdrawal device.

Abstract: A custom shoe, in particular an orthopedic shoe, and a method of producing the same, in which a shoe upper (1) with an opening (11) for an insole is produced, is drawn with a sewn-in insole over a last (8) and is completed to form the shoe by joining the upper (1) to a sole (17). Formation occurs more easily and inexpensively by addition of an insert (6, 6?) of an elastic textile material provided in the opening (11) and/or at a lower border of the upper (1) adjacent to a sole region. The upper (1), with the elastic material, is drawn over the last (8), stretching the elastic insert (6, 6?). The elastic insert (6, 6?) is fixed in the stretched state by applied, non-elastic material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heel and sole assembly. A conventional transparent heel often attaches to the sole through adhesive or screws. The heel tends to separate from the sole when using adhesive, while a screw in a transparent heel is not beautiful and the sole will be uneven. The present invention is to obviate the above disadvantages. It comprises a heel, a sole and a connecting sheet. A locating hole is formed on the sole, while a lower surface of the connecting sheet is provided with an engaging column, the engaging column traveling through the locating hole of the sole and then inserting in the locating groove of the heel. Thus, the disadvantages of conventional heel and sole assemblies are obviated.

Abstract: A fluid-filled bladder for an article of footwear is disclosed that includes a sealed outer barrier and a tensile member. The barrier is substantially impermeable to a fluid contained by the bladder, and the tensile member is located within the barrier and bonded to opposite sides of the barrier. The tensile member defines a flexion area that promotes flexing of a first portion of the bladder with respect to a second portion of the bladder. The flexion area is an area where the tensile member is absent, and the flexion area may have the configuration of a space, aperture, or indentation, for example.

Abstract: A footwear construction including a midsole joined with an upper and an outsole secured to a bottom surface of the midsole. The midsole is direct attached to the upper with a process that forms flashing along the length of the shoe substantially only on the bottom surface of the midsole, but not the sidewalls of the midsole. This flashing is trimmed to form trim lines, which are concealed simply by securing an outsole to the bottom surface of the midsole.

Abstract: An athletic shoe having an inflatable tongue which can be slightly deflated or inflated after lacing up or otherwise closing the shoe to conform to the user's foot and the lacing to provide a more comfortable fit of the shoe. The tongue includes an inner bladder of an expandable foam material with a valve on the tongue fluidly communicating the exterior of the tongue with the interior of the bladder to selectively inflate and deflate the same upon introduction and release of air to the bladder.

Abstract: Footwear having a lace fastening is described and comprises an opening having a first edge and a second edge which are juxtaposed and which each have a plurality of lacing eyes, between which at least one lace of the fastening extends, and a tongue-form flap extending along the edges at the location of the opening. The footwear also comprises at least one lace-locking device secured to the flap in a position between the edges, so that respective ends of the at least one lace that extend through corresponding end lacing eyes of the fastening are locked in the device with a selected tensioning in order consequently to close the fastening with the desired degree of tightening.

Abstract: The invention is an article of footwear having a foot-receiving portion and a sole portion that are separable. The foot-receiving portion includes a covering portion that is attached to a periphery of a supporting portion to form a volume for receiving a foot. The foot-receiving portion also includes at least one attachment element that engages a corresponding attachment element located on a side of the sole portion, thereby releasably-attaching the foot-receiving portion and the sole portion.

Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement is provided. An angled or v-cleat is provided near the first metatarsal region to provide improved traction for a wide variety of sports. In some embodiments, cleats forming an obtuse angle opened towards the medial side of the shoe are also provided for improved forward and lateral traction.

Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat arrangement is provided. An improved cleat having a v-shape is also provided. An angled or v-cleat is provided near the first metatarsal region to provide improved traction for a wide variety of sports.

Abstract: A split-soled golf shoe is disclosed, including an upper housing having a front sole and a rear sole attached to its bottom portion, wherein the front sole and rear sole are spaced apart from one another at a mid-sole area. The mid sole may be reinforced using a reinforcing strap or reinforcing material.

Abstract: A working machine having a working part driven by an engine and a transporting part driven by an electric motor. The rotation of the electric motor is controlled by a control part. The speed of the engine as of when the working part is brought to a working state by a work on/off switch being turned on is taken as a reference speed, and a correction coefficient corresponding to this reference speed is taken as an upper limit value. A correction coefficient corresponding to the present speed of the engine is determined. A required acceleration set in correspondence with the size of the actual travel speed of the transporting part is multiplied by the determined correction coefficient to correct this required acceleration. The control part acceleration controls the rotation of the electric motor in accordance with the corrected required acceleration.

Abstract: A materials pushing or moving blade for use with heavy equipment vehicles, for example, a bulldozer or loader, and more specifically to a method and apparatus for moving snow, specifically a snow moving blade having a reinforcing gusset for strengthening the extended sidewalls of the snow moving blade.

Abstract: A backhoe control pattern selection arrangement is provided for a backhoe controlled by two control levers. The two levers are operatively connected to hydraulic systems that operate the boom and crowd hydraulic cylinders. An electrically operated valve block is electrically connected to a source of power and to a control switch, and hydraulically connected to the hydraulic systems. Changing the state of the control switch actuates the valve block and modifies the hydraulic systems to reverse the correspondence between the control levers and the boom and crowd functions.

Abstract: A working machine has an engine, a working part driven by motive power from the engine, and a control part for controlling the engine. When operation of the working part has been stopped for a pause in work and the engine is idling, the control part performs control so that the engine automatically stops when a number of conditions are satisfied.

Abstract: The invention concerns digging or gripping equipment with a gripper shell on which at least one tooth tip is positioned. According to the invention, at least one tooth holder is positioned on the digging or gripping equipment, into which said tooth holder at least one tooth can be inserted, guided lengthwise, and locked.

Abstract: A management computer receives designation of an identifier formed by symbols recorded in a symbolic data storing section and designation of an identifier arranging area of a symbol arranging area from a user terminal. Then, the management computer arranges the identifier in the identifier arranging area of the symbol arranging area. After that, the management computer extracts symbols, which belong to the same category where the symbols that form the identifier belong, from the symbolic data storing section, and arranges the extracted symbols in a portion excepting the identifier arranging area of the symbol arranging area, thereby generating data of the identification marker. Then, the management computer outputs data for printing the identification marker to an output device. In response to this, the output device prints the identification marker.

Abstract: A keepsake system includes a platform and a plurality of media removably connected to the platform. Each media has a portion for recording a message such that the media can be removed to record a message. The media, having messages recorded thereon, are replaced by coupling the media to the platform to form a keepsake item.

Abstract: The present invention produces a combustion simulation of flames, burning logs and embers in a fuel-burning fireplace or like device. One or more light source(s), such as LEDs, are used to transmit light to and through: a flame cut-out panel or flame cut-out mask to simulate the flame effect; cut-outs in logs to simulate a burning edge of a log; elements or refractories that refract the light to simulate real burning embers. Fiber optic cables, or any other material that facilitates the transmission of light, may be used to assist in transmitting the visible light. A motor driven rotating disk that includes apertures may be used to fragment the transmission of the visible light. In addition, the light source may be controlled by a sequencing device to closely approximate the pulsing intensities of light seen in actual flames, the edges of burning logs, and ember beds.

Abstract: A flame simulating assembly for providing an image of flames. The flame simulating assembly has a simulated fuel bed, a light source, and a screen with a front surface disposed behind the simulated fuel bed for transmitting light from the light source through the front surface so that the image of flames is transmitted through the front surface. Also, the flame simulating assembly includes a dynamic reflector disposed in front of the simulated fuel bed and including a plurality of reflective surfaces and an axis about which the reflective surfaces rotate. The dynamic reflector is positioned in a path of light from the light source to the simulated fuel bed, for reflecting light from the light source to the simulated fuel bed.

Abstract: A poster board system including a piece of sheet-like material having a front surface and a rear surface. At least one portion of hook material is coupled to the rear surface of the piece of sheet-like material. The hook material is a portion of hook-and-loop fastening material having an average hook length of less than about 1.5 millimeters.

Abstract: A display sheet applied to a sheet-applying surface formed so as to extend along an outer circumferential surface of a cone includes a dual-ended, annular plastic sheet body having a three-dimensional shape in conformity with that of the sheet-applying surface in a natural state.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sign holder for displaying a sign relative to a workstation. The sign holder has a support pivotably coupled to an arm. The arm in turn is pivotably coupled to a signboard. The sign holder may be pivoted between a first position to provide enhanced visibility and a second position to increase the available workspace at the work station while maintaining visibility of the sign.