Abstract: A system and method for centered mounting of a rotating body upon a spindle shaft. The system includes a set of double low-tapers cones arranged and identified according to size. A guide is provided to identify an appropriate cone from the set for a given rotating body pilot hole diameter.

Abstract: In a machine vision system utilizing computer processing of image data, an imaging module incorporates the image sensor as well as pre-processing circuitry, for example, for performing a background subtraction and/or a gradient calculation. The pre-processing circuitry may also compress the image information. The host computer receives the pre-processed image data and performs all other calculations necessary to complete the machine vision application, for example, to determine one or more wheel alignment parameters of a subject vehicle. In a disclosed example useful for wheel alignment, the module also includes illumination elements, and the module circuitry provides associated camera control. The background subtraction, gradient calculation and associated compression require simpler, less expensive circuitry than for typical image pre-processing boards.

Abstract: An omnidirectional borehole navigation system comprising a housing for traversing a borehole; an outer gimbal connected to said housing and at least two or more stacked inner gimbals that are nested in and connected to said outer gimbal, said inner gimbals each having an axis parallel to one another and perpendicular to the outer gimbal; at least one inertial sensor located on each inner gimbal, the at least one inertial sensor including at least one gyro or accelerometer, the gyros having input axes that span three dimensional space and the accelerometers having input axes that span three dimensional space; one or more gyro circuits within the housing and responsive to the at least one gyro to produce the inertial angular rate about each gyro input axis; one or more accelerometer circuits within the housing and responsive to the at least one accelerometer to produce the non-gravitational acceleration along each accelerometer input axis; a processor responsive to said gyro circuits and said accelerometer circ

Abstract: Provided a method and apparatus for using a magnetic field. The method includes: measuring and storing magnetic field data indicating magnitudes of a magnetic field in different directions at each time by rotating sensors over a space; and checking whether a disturbance of the magnetic field exists, using curve fitting parameters such as amplitude and offset of at least one of magnetic field trajectories formed by the stored magnetic field data.

Abstract: The method and the device serve to monitor the alignment of a measuring instrument, specifically a balance. To perform this function, the monitoring device is equipped with an inclination sensor based on the principle of a spirit level, with a container filled with a fluid in which a bubble is formed. According to the invention, the position of the bubble is measured optically by means of a radiating element that is arranged on one side of the bubble and serves to emit a radiation, and a sensor element that is arranged on the opposite side of the bubble and serves to receive the radiation. The radiating element, preferably a light-emitting diode, and the sensor element, preferably a photodiode, together define the sensor axis (sx) on which the bubble is centered as long as the sensor axis runs parallel to the axis of the gravity force. Furthermore, the sensor element is flanked by at least two reference elements that are likewise receiving the radiation.

Abstract: A sensing device is attached to a living subject that includes a first sensors for distinguishing lying, sitting, and standing positions. In another embodiment, sensor data is stored in a storage device as a function of time. Multiple points or multiple intervals of the time dependent data are used to direct a feedback mechanism to provide information or instruction in response to the time dependent output indicating too little activity, too much time with a joint not being moved beyond a specified range of motion, too many motions beyond a specified range of motion, or repetitive activity that can cause repetitive stress injury.

Abstract: A probe 8 comprises a housing 10 and a member 20 movable with respect to the housing onto which a stylus 12 may be mounted such that movement of the stylus results in movement of the member and a primary transducer 50, 52 for measuring movement of the member relative to the housing. The member may be located in a precisely defined rest position 22, 24 with respect to the housing, putting the probe in a mechanical datum position. For a combined transducer probe, this enables the primary transducer 52, 54 to be locked whilst enabling use of a secondary transducer 70. The primary transducer outputs can be datumed whilst in this mechanical datum position. Drive 40, 50, 60 or bias 26 means in one axis secure the member in its rest position in all axes.

Abstract: An aligning apparatus includes a loading plate to load at least one alignment object; first and second alignment bars to align the at least one alignment object loaded on the loading plate, wherein the first and second alignment bars are bent by a force greater than a threshold value when contacting the alignment object; and at least one driving unit to drive the first and second alignment bars in close and open directions toward and away from each other.

Abstract: A wire measuring system including a housing having a handle secured thereto. The housing has a hollow interior including an exit slot formed therein. A length of tape is disposed within the hollow interior of the housing. The length of tape has incremental measurements imprinted thereon. The length of tape has a free end extending outwardly of the exit slot of the housing. A tip portion is swively coupled with the free end of the length of tape. The tip portion has a slot formed therethrough for receiving a free end of a length of wire therethrough.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a rotation type silicon wafer cleaning device to further raise the stability of a silicon wafer by providing a better hydrogen termination on the silicon wafer after completion of chemical and pure water cleaning treatments. According to the present invention, a rotation type silicon wafer cleaning device has a silicon wafer support/rotation driving mechanism inside the case body for cleaning the silicon wafer at the post chemical cleaning with pure water, drying and hydrogen termination treatments on the outer surface of a silicon wafer is performed by means of installing a silicon wafer drying device comprising a gas supply panel attached to a case body to supply a mixed gas of the hydrogen gas and inactive gas containing a hydrogen gas of more than 0.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a fiber web, in particular a web of tissue or hygiene material, provided with a three-dimensional surface structure, whereby the fiber web is pressed at a dry content of <35% onto an imprinting fabric by way of a first pressure field and is thereby pre-imprinted and the fiber web is guided through at least one other pressure field, and at least one of dewatering and drying the fiber web.

Abstract: An improved roller drying table turn corner is provided, which prevents dishracks from jamming as they traverse a turn on a roller drying table. The improved roller drying table turn corner may include a guiding rod having a cross-sectional shape that prevents the corner of the dishrack from catching thereon. In one embodiment, the guiding rod has a circular cross-sectional shape. In another embodiment, the guiding rod is offset a certain distance from the rollers. In another embodiment, additional rollers are provided along the outer half of the split roller section around the turn of the roller drying table turn corner.

Abstract: A device for drying shoes, gloves, garments or the like is proposed which comprises a fan producing a stream of air which fan is accommodated in a housing. The housing is provided with at least one air discharge opening which is connected to an air nozzle. Arranged inside the housing or a tube connected with the housing is a closable cavity with a cover in which a carrier provided with essential oils is accommodated, wherein the cover is to be opened towards the air channel. The cavity is connected to the air channel only when the fan is in operation. In addition, at least one UV light emitting diode can be arranged in the stream of air whose radiation in association with the oxygen contained in the stream of air produces ozone for disinfection and deodorization.

Abstract: A drum for use in a dryer is provided. The drum includes a plurality of segments joined axially to form the drum's cylindrical shape. The drum has a simple structure enabling the use of standardized segments to facilitate dryer manufacture by reducing production costs, increasing productivity, and reducing failure rates. The drum, which has a cylindrical shape, is composed of a plurality of segments, preferably, three, each arranged axially with respect to the axis of the drum. The drum includes a coupling mechanism, provided on each side edge of each segment, for joining the segments to form the cylindrical shape of the drum.

Abstract: There is provided a dry board received and fixed in a dry drum. The dry board is mounted in the dry drum and laundry such as shoes can be stably dried.

Abstract: A sole structure with complex waterproof and gas-permeable material and a manufacturing method thereof. A plane blank having a through with a pattern of an array is provided. At least one waterproof and gas-permeable film is combined with the plane blank to cover the through hole. The plane blank with the film is located in a predetermined position inside a sole mold. Then a molten plastic material is filled into the mold to associate the plane blank and the film with the plastic material to form an integral large substrate of the sole. The sole provides waterproof and gas-permeable effect to prevent water from tarrying between the large substrate and middle substrate.

Abstract: Low-cost, single-use, disposable foot coverings and a method of using them to facilitate the protection of the feet of individuals who remove their shoes and would otherwise have to walk barefoot are disclosed. Assemblages of a number of such foot coverings (e.g., in the form of a continuous serrated roll of them) and methods of making the assemblages are also disclosed. The foot coverings may be particularly useful at security stations (e.g., in airports) where individuals must remove their shoes for inspection and then walk barefoot until their shoes are returned to them.

Abstract: Footwear and footwear structures are provided as well as methods for forming composite components for footwear or footwear structures. In forming the structures, two material layers are overlaid such that the two material layers are in contact with one another. The two material layers are heated to a forming temperature and are then vacuum-formed together to form a composite material layer in a three-dimensional form of the footwear structure. A provided footwear structure includes an upper and a sole assembly attached to the upper. The sole assembly includes a first material layer made of a thermoplastic, and a second material layer attached to the first material layer. The first material layer includes a recessed area including a flat support portion, and is transparent or translucent. The second material layer includes a portion that is positioned on a surface of the recessed area, and a color of the second material layer indicates a location and/or a function of the second material layer.

Abstract: A sole assembly for an article of footwear comprises a midsole, a sole having a heel region, and a first wave spring disposed within a vacuity located within the heel region. The wave spring includes a top surface and a bottom surface. A plate, resting upon the top surface of the wave spring, is unsecured to the midsole and sized to permit movement within the vacuity along with the wave spring responsive to a rolling footstrike.

Abstract: A fluid flow system for a spring-cushioned shoe is disclosed. The sole of the shoe includes a vacuity, a spring disposed within the vacuity, and a fluid passageway in fluid communication with the vacuity. The fluid flow passageway allows fluid, such as air, to escape the vacuity when the volume of the vacuity is reduced during a foot strike.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an outsole connected to an upper having a toe portion, a heel portion, a foot insertion opening and a tongue which defines two, opposed sides of the upper extending between the heel and toe portions. One end of each of a number of straps is fixed to one side of the upper, and the free end of each strap is formed with a tab having a unique indicia such as a different shape, number and/or color. A series of patches are mounted to the other side of the upper, opposite the straps, and each patch includes a matching indicia corresponding to one of the tabs on the straps. The tabs and patches have cooperating hook and loop fastening material or other fasteners to connect them together and secure the straps on the article of footwear.

Abstract: A shoe comprising a midsole, an outsole, an upper, a closure system and a sole stiffening member. The midsole has a midsole bottom surface and a midsole top surface. The outsole has an outsole forefoot portion and an outsole heel portion. The upper extends up from the midsole. The closure system is adapted for movement between a tensioned condition and a loosened condition. The sole stiffening member has a connecting portion, a medial wing portion and a lateral wing portion. The medial and lateral wing portions are positioned such that at least a portion of a straight line segment extending from the medial distal tip portion to the lateral distal tip portion is spaced over at least a portion of the midsole top surface.

Abstract: A boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone boot. The laces may be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the boot and easy removal of a foot from the boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock. A release strap, graspable by the wearer, facilitates unhooking the lace.

Abstract: An exemplary shoe support system is provided to facilitate a support of an ankle of a foot. The support system can include a sole inliner, a coupling, a back inliner, and an upper. The coupling allows movement between the sole inliner to the back inliner, while the upper adjustably secures the sole inliner and back inliner to the foot. The upper, the sole inliner, the coupling, and the back inliner are operable to resist lateral movement of the ankle while permitting dorsiflexion and plantar flexion movement in the foot, and can be configured for integration within a shoe or serve as the shoe. In another configuration, the support system can include a cover, which surrounds the upper, the sole inliner, the coupling, and the back inliner. Additionally, a biasing member can be incorporated with the coupling to urge a predetermined angle between the sole inliner and back inliner.

Abstract: Changeable shoes has any method or device that allows you to remove, replace, lock, change, record or alter in any way shape or form the upper(s), part(s), color(s), lighting(s), banner or message(s) of the shoe(s). FIG. 2A shows a method, using a slide fastener with a lock at the end along the sides of the outer sole of the shoe for replacement is one way, also can be used any other locking and/or snapping, twisting, hooking device, of any form with a release, in the same location but not limited to. Also one or more changeable whole or part(s) of the uppers which will line up and replace in the same or different location as the other removable part(s) or uppers. Every pair of shoes will have a base with the ability to (re)connect with 1 or more uppers in a set.

Abstract: A method of making a lasted skate boot comprising providing a pre-cut sheet of thermoformable synthetic material; and thermoforming the sheet of synthetic thermoformable material to form an outer shell comprising a heel counter for receiving the heel of the foot; an ankle portion for receiving the ankle; and medial and lateral quarters for receiving the medial and lateral sides of the foot respectively, the medial and lateral quarters extending forwardly from the heel counter and the ankle portion. The ankle portion is thermoformed such that it comprises an upper part and a lower part that projects outwardly with relation to the upper part, the lower part merging with the heel counter, the upper part following the upper part of the Achilles tendon and the lower part following the lower part of the Achilles tendon.

Abstract: The invention relates to assembly of an accessory and a shoe for providing support to a foot-drop affected foot relative to a lower leg belonging to the foot such that the loot is prevented from dropping downwards relative to the lower leg when the foot is raised by the lower from a supporting surface, the accessory being provided with a first attachment member for attachment of the accessory to the lower leg, a second attachment member for attachment of the accessory to an upper side of the shoe and a connecting body joining together the first attachment member and the second attachment member, wherein the second attachment member is provided with an attachment plate which, in use, is positioned under an upper part of the shoe. The invention also relates to the accessory of the assembly.

Abstract: The combination of a boot having a boot shell with a heel region and a step-in step-out aid having an elevated position and an inserted position cooperating with the boot shell, wherein the aid is at least one elongated heel wedge displaceably mounted in the heel region of the boot shell. The aid in its elevated position protrudes out of the boot shell, and in its inserted position at least partially fills the space between the boot shell and a person's heel that has been inserted into the boot shell.

Abstract: A soft body shoe with a semi-rigid molded unit-bottom sole having a self-contained battery powered vibrator mechanism built in to the sole at the arch. The sole of the shoe so constructed as to transmit vibrations through the entire bottom of the shoe, and into the wearer's foot. In addition, an access door in the undersurface of the insole to the battery compartment in the heel, whereby the batteries may be replaced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a scoop for use on non-horizontal work surfaces, such as land slopes, roofs and the like. The scoop includes a first base panel and a second base panel, each of the first and second base panels having a front edge, a back edge and two side edges. The first base panel and the second base panel are connected to one another along a side edge of each to establish a seam wherein a first angle measured perpendicular to that seam and is formed by the first and second panels, at about 120 degrees to about 170 degrees. The scoop also includes a first wall panel and a second wall panel, the first wall panel being connected to the first base panel on a side opposite the seam and at an angle, referred to herein as the second angle, being about 120 degrees to about 170 degrees. The second wall panel is connected to the second base panel on a side opposite the seam and at an angle, referred to herein as a third angle, of about 120 degrees to about 170 degrees.

Abstract: A pusher for snow or other material includes a blade including a front surface for moving material and an opposite rear surface, and upper and lower edges. A wiper is secured to the lower edge of the blade. Left and right sidewalls are connected to opposite sides of the blade. The sidewalls are each arranged transverse to the blade and define chain-engaging apertures. Left and right skid-shoe assemblies are connected respectively to the left and right sidewalls and slidably support the blade above a surface to be cleared. A plurality of cross-supports are connected to the rear surface of the blade and extending between the left and right sidewalls. A coupler structure is connected to the rear face of the pusher and defines a pick-up location adapted to be engaged by an associated pusher-moving machine for operative connection of the blade to the pusher-moving machine.

Abstract: The back face of a main blade body includes mounting parts, with a box structure having a mounting hole opened in the width direction and a cross section intersecting the width direction is non-circular. At the back face of each width expansion blade body is a fitting part, removably inserted into the mounting hole. A latching member latches the fitting part fitted in the mounting hole. For width expansion, the fitting part is fitted from the outer end side of the mounting hole to position the width expansion blade body at an end of the main blade body. For the housing, the fitting part is fitted from the inside of the mounting hole to house and position the width expansion blade body at the back face of the main blade body. In the width-expanded state, loads are received by the corresponding mounting part to lighten the burden placed on the latching member.

Abstract: A plurality of flexible hoses for supplying hydraulic oil from a main body to a traveling motor of a traveling device and discharging hydraulic oil from the traveling motor to the main body. The hoses between the main body and each traveling device are inserted through a flexible tubular hose cover so as to be contained therein. The plurality of hoses can be bundled and protected merely by being inserted through the hose cover. Even in the bundled state, the hoses are permitted to move inside the hose cover together with a width changing movement of the traveling device. The hose cover including a flexible first material member and a second material member having greater shape retention properities than the first material member.

Abstract: An earth-moving vehicle includes a carriage, which can move on a terrain in mutually opposite directions of movement along a longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and a station for driving and maneuvering, which is able to rotate with respect to the carriage about a vertical axis, houses a plurality of controls, and is oriented in a direction in which an operator is facing during maneuvering of the controls. The vehicle is further provided with a signaling device and with a control assembly, which activates the signaling device to warn, outside the station, when a direction of movement is actuated that is opposite to the direction of orientation of the station. The control assembly operates automatically according to the relative angular position of the station with respect to the carriage about the vertical axis and according to the command issued for the direction of movement.

Abstract: In a crawler type traveling apparatus so arranged on each side of a vehicle as to be capable of rocking up and down through each pivot shaft and including a track frame rocking round the pivot shaft, and a final reduction gear inclusive of a sprocket and a hydraulic motor that are provided at an end part of the track frame, the invention provides a crawler type traveling apparatus for achieving a compact and economical piping construction and high reliability. A hydraulic motor is provided on a vehicle inner side with respect to a final reduction gear. Hydraulic passages communicating with the hydraulic motor are formed in a pivot shaft. Ports for connecting respectively a predetermined number of hydraulic piping arrangements connected to the hydraulic motor and the like are formed in an outer peripheral surface of the pivot shaft.

Abstract: A bulldozer blade comprising a generally upright horizontally elongate blade wall. The blade wall is vertically curved and has a lowermost working edge for scraping material The bulldozer blade further comprises a coupling rearwardly of the blade wall for coupling the blade to a bulldozer vehicle. A lowermost one third of a front surface of the blade wall has one or more wear plates fastened thereto. The one or more wear plates comprise a mild steel backing with an exposed hard facing layer. The hard facing layer has a hardness of at least 500 brinell. The wear plates provide a substantially continuous and smooth hard faced sliding surface that facilitates the smooth flow of materials over the surface of the blade.

Abstract: A sizing bucket for use in excavation and particularly trench padding. Embodiments of the invention include an angled sizing member extending between a base plate and a back plate of the sizing bucket. An aperture extends through the base plate beneath the sizing member. The bucket further includes an extended scoop portion to assist in transporting material to be sized and a pre-sized material portion behind the sizing member for transporting pre-sized material. A particular embodiment of the invention includes a sizing member with graded mesh sizes. The sizing bucket of embodiments of the invention allow an excavator operator to lower and tie-in pipe in a trench, transport material to the trench, size the material, pad the trench, backfill the trench and clean-up the area around the trench without the need to change buckets or excavating equipment.

Abstract: A grave marker memorabilia compartment assembly adapted to couple to a grave marker to provide display and storage for mementos and other items of memorabilia pertaining to the deceased comprises a grave marker plate, a retainer coupled to an underside of the grave marker plate for retaining the mementos and other items of memorabilia and a retainer door formed in the grave marker plate that covers the retainer when the retainer door is in a closed position and further allows the contents of the retainer to be viewed when the retainer door is in an open position.

Abstract: A method of creating a gift assemblage using a gift item that includes a longitudinal portion and a hanging gift envelope. The gift envelope is decorated in a manner that is thematically related to the gift item and includes an envelope portion and a hanger portion, attached to the envelope portion, the hanger portion defining a through-hole through which the longitudinal portion may be placed. To practice the method, the longitudinal portion is placed through the through-hole.

Abstract: A shelf talker includes adhesive on the upper back side thereof, and a small release liner bonded thereto. The liner is severed by a cut line into top and middle tabs atop the adhesive, and a lower tab is suspended from the middle tab without adhesive between the tab and label.

Abstract: A digital photo display has a display assembly and a frame. The display assembly has a body, a memory card port and a screen. The body has a main control circuit mounted in the body. The memory card port is electrically connected to the main control circuit so a memory card can be inserted into the memory card port. The screen is mounted on body and is electrically connected to the main control circuit in the body to show a digital photo on the screen. The frame is attached to the body of the display assembly and has a window corresponding to the screen. Accordingly, the photo display can store and show digital photos conveniently to make use of the photo display versatile.

Abstract: A revolver that has firing means arranged so as to substantially raise the resting point of the middle finger of the hand on the handle.

Abstract: A fishing pole retention system on a boat that includes at least two retention blocks that are spaced from each other on an installation on a boat having bores therein that will receive ends of fishing poles. Each of the retention blocks can arrest or clamp therein an end of the fishing poles. The clamping mechanism involves a screw activated clamping block that moves up or down or involves a sliding mechanism that moves at least two clamping blocks in a sideways movement. Both clamping mechanisms are easily moved to and arrested position or to an open position.

Abstract: A fishing chair mounts directly in the sandy bottom of a relatively shallow surf. A vacuum pump pulls a base pole down into the sand to form a sturdy foundation, even in rough surf conditions. A seat assembly is mounted at the upper end of the base pole. The chair mount may be fabricated from composite materials or plastic, such as PVC, to prevent corrosion. The chair mount is also provided with a foot rest or step that is braced against the base pole. The surf fishing chair is positioned above the waves under normal surf conditions, but also withstands larger wave impacts while safely supporting a fisherman in the seat structure. Other features include adjustable fishing pole holders, a tackle box, a bait box, a bait cutting surface, a fish net holder, and a fish stringer and basket.

Abstract: A lure having a shape that represents a small fish, a bug, or the like, including a tail fin part, a dorsal fin part or a pectoral fin part made of soft material like synthetic resin, rubber or the like, and the remaining portion made of hard material.

Abstract: Flexible fishing lure tails and appendages having extending or projecting shoulder surfaces to facilitate a simulated swimming action by the drag and eddy principle of water flow. One or more shoulders are provided in the surfaces of the flexible fishing lure tails to facilitate the swimming action as the lure to which the tail or appendage is attached is retrieved through a water body. This swimming action due to the vibration of the tail and appendage segment and the body of the fishing lure is unique and simulates live lizards, worms, crawfish, grubs, minnows and the like, a primary characteristic that attracts fish. The tail and appendage segments can be removably or permanently fixed to both hard and soft body lures or molded in combination with a lure body of selected length, size, color and plastic composition characteristics to facilitate the desired swimming action and vibration and thus the attraction to game fish of every variety.

Abstract: A fishing line that reacts to ultraviolet light so that during use the portion of the fishing line that is exposed to the ultraviolet rays of the sunlight provides a bright or colorful indicator to the user while that portion of the fishing line that is submerged, thereby blocking the ultraviolet rays of the sunlight, remains transparent or the fishing line's otherwise conventional clear appearance.

Abstract: A bug killing device includes a body that defines a combustion chamber with a candle disposed in the combustion chamber. The burning candle produces heated gases that include carbon dioxide. A first bait receptacle is disposed above the combustion chamber with bait being disposed in the first bait receptacle such that the heat from the burning candle warms the bait receptacle to evaporate bait into an electrified grid.

Abstract: A decorative fly trap for household use includes a sconce having a housing including a bottom section and an overhead cover partially enclosing a source of UV light, and an adhesive trapping medium. The cover includes an intermediate surface extending from behind the UV light source upwardly and over the UV light source to a location forward of the light source. A base mount is removably assembled to the bottom of the unit so that the unit may either be wall mounted or supported on a horizontal surface, such as a table. A UV reflective coating is applied to the interior exposed surfaces of the housing including the curved intermediate surface of the cover to enhance the reflection of UV light out into the room and downwardly in front of the to attract insects. The housing includes a horizontal aperture for admitting reflected light from within the sconce onto a front surface of a lower tier of the bottom section for attracting insects as well as for presenting an attractive appearance.

Abstract: The invention provides a fuel oil composition F) comprising F1) a fuel oil of mineral origin and F2) a fuel oil of vegetable and/or animal origin, and, as a cold additive, the constituents A) at least one copolymer composed of ethylene and 8-21 mol % of at least one acrylic or vinyl ester having a C1-C18-alkyl radical and B) at least one comb polymer containing structural units having C8-C16-alkyl radicals, the structural units being selected from C8-C16-alkyl (meth)acrylates, C8-C16-alkyl vinyl esters, C8-C16-alkyl vinyl ethers, C8-C16-alkyl(meth)acrylamides, C8-C16-alkyl allyl ethers and C8-C16-diketenes, where the sum R R = m 1 · ? i ? w 1 ? i · n 1 ? i + m 2 · ? j ? w 2 ? j · n 2 ? j + … + m g · ? p ? w gp · n gp of the molar averages of the carbon chain length distributions in the alkyl radicals of the monomers B) is from 11.0 to 14.0, where m1, m2, . . .