Abstract: A solid surface counter top is manufactured by preparing a solid surface raw-material sheet having a glossy surface to which a protection film is attached, processing a groove on an opposite surface of the glossy surface, leaving a connection portion having a fine thickness, to fold the raw-material sheet to fit to a shape of the top plate having at least one bent portion, heating the connection portion, and folding the row-material sheet to fit to the shape of the top plate by bending the heated connection portion.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for manufacturing operations are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vacuum cup assembly includes a housing having a vacuum generator formed therein, and a compliant sealing member coupled to the housing. The vacuum generator is coupleable to a source of pressurized fluid and is adapted to generate a reduced pressure region. The sealing member forms an enclosable region in fluid communication with the reduced pressure region. In another embodiment, a method of performing a manufacturing operation includes installing a coordinating pin into an indexing hole, the coordinating pin including a quantum of indexing information. The quantum of indexing information is sensed, and a manufacturing operation is performed based at least partially on the quantum of indexing information.

Abstract: One aspect relates to a system for stacking electrodes. In various embodiments, the system comprises a working surface, a device to stack foil electrodes on the working surface during an assembly process to form an electrode stack, and a magnetic source to apply a magnetic field proximate to the working surface. The magnetic field influences at least some of the electrodes and holds the electrode stack to the working surface during the assembly process. A second aspect relates to a process for stacking electrodes. In various embodiments, the process comprises forming an electrode stack proximate to a working surface during an assembly process. The electrode stack includes two or more foil electrodes, at least one of which is magnetic. The process provides a magnetic field to influence the at least one magnetic electrode and holds the one or more electrodes to the working surface. Other aspects are provided herein.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a solid electrolyte battery includes a step of thermally pressing a composite layer including a positive electrode ink layer, an electrolyte ink layer and a negative electrode ink layer that are formed by coating a positive electrode ink, an electrolyte ink and a negative electrode ink. Further, the positive electrode ink, the electrolyte ink and the negative electrode ink contain a polymer electrolyte. By this method, it is possible to improve the flow of ions across respective interlayers of a positive electrode active material layer, a solid electrolyte layer and a negative electrode active material layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a new design for a hydraulic processing tong for processing workpieces, with a tool, which in a first tool part has an axially movable press ram or plunger, which with a first end or a tool located there and an opposing workpiece assembly forms a work area or work gap and with the first end can move toward and away from the workpiece assembly, and with a hydraulic actuating device for applying a force to the press ram, causing it to move in the direction of the workpiece assembly.

Abstract: A seal attachment fixture is provided for attaching a seal to an encapsulated gasket disposed on a work piece, for example, an automotive window assembly. The seal attachment fixture includes wedge portions, which slidably move into contact with openable lip portions on the gasket, thus exposing a retention slot defined therein. With the gasket retention slot open, a seal is then inserted within the slot.

Abstract: The invention is directed to quick adjustment of a positional relationship between two axes when an error occurs in the positional relationship between the axes when a beam is moved by two drive sources. According to movement of the beam for component picking and mounting operations, linear scale signals (outputs relating to positions of one drive axis and another drive axes) from linear scale reading heads are inputted to a Y2 driver and a Y1 driver respectively.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a multilayer circuit comprising a liquid crystalline polymer layer, the method comprising treating the multilayer circuit with an amount of heat effective to raise the crystalline to nematic melting point, as defined by the peak endotherm above the glass transition temperature in a differential scanning calorimeter measurement, of the liquid crystalline polymer layer by at least about 10° C.

Abstract: An electronic component placement machine and an electronic component placement method are disclosed. A takeout and transfer head, provided on rotary chip takeout and transfer mechanism, removes a chip from a feeder and flips it. A placement head receives the flipped chip and places it onto a board. An image of the chip at a pre-centering recognition position is captured during a takeout and transfer operation, during which the takeout and transfer head transfers the chip to the placement head at a receiving position, so as to recognize the position. Based on this positional recognition result, the chip and the placement head are positioned by controlling a placement head driving mechanism. Moreover, the takeout and transfer head is rotated to a position which does not hinder image capturing of the electronic component for placement positioning.

Abstract: The present invention aims at providing a method of producing a highly reliable anisotropic conductive film having conductive paths disposed at a narrow pitch and comparatively highly protruding from the principal plane of a film substrate, which is free of a short-circuit (contact) of the ends of adjacent conductive paths and an unprotruded conductive path. The production method of the present invention includes preparing a structural precursor wherein plural conductive paths 52 comprising conductive wires penetrate a film substrate 51 made from an insulating polymer in the thickness direction thereof, while being insulated from each other and the end face of each conductive path 52 is present in the same plane as the principal plane of the film substrate 51, and applying a reactive ion etching to the principal plane of the film substrate 51 to allow the ends 52a, 52b of the conductive path 52 to protrude from the principal planes 51a, 51b of the film substrate 51.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of repairing a part, having a damaged portion that has deviated from an original configuration, by using a laser cladding process. The process comprises the steps of applying cladding material to the damaged portion, and irradiating the cladding material with the laser beam until such time as the cladding material substantially bonds with the part thereby forming a repaired area having a configuration substantially the same as the original configuration.

Abstract: A method of using a machining assembly to machine a plurality of different turbine components that include a dovetail having a contoured profile. The method includes removably coupling a first set of retainers into the machining assembly, the first set of retainers include an upper portion having a profile that substantially mirrors a portion of the first dovetail, and a lower portion having a profile that substantially mirrors an opposite side of the first dovetail, coupling a first turbine component between the upper and lower portions such that the first turbine component is secured by the first set of retainers, coupling the machining assembly into a milling machine, and machining at least one seal groove into the dovetail of the first turbine component.

Abstract: A thermal interface pad is constructed from a plurality of thermal interface plate assemblies. Alternate thermal interface plate assemblies are rotated about 180 degrees from each other within the pad. Each plate assembly includes one or more spring members configured such that the completed thermal interface pad includes a plurality of spring members on at least two sides of the pad. The thermal interface plate assemblies are configured to allow the thermal interface pad to vary greatly in thickness. The pad is sufficiently adjustable in thickness to accommodate gross tolerance differences between multiple heat generating and sinking devices. Rods inserted in openings in the plates may be used to align the plate assemblies and to apply compressive force to the plates, improving the thermal conductivity between adjacent plates and greatly decreasing the overall thermal resistance of the thermal interface pad.

Abstract: Various methodologies relating to a polymeric fuel injector are disclosed. One method provides for manufacturing the fuel injector by forming a polymeric housing over a coil assembly and electrical connectors to provide a polymeric passage extending from an inlet to an outlet along a longitudinal axis; inserting components into the polymeric passage from at least one of the inlet and outlet; and securing a polymeric support member of a metering assembly to the housing. Another method provides for manufacturing a fuel injector housing by hermetically enclosing a polymeric housing over a coil assembly and electrical connectors to provide a continuous polymeric passage, the polymeric passage directly facing the longitudinal axis. Yet another method provides for manufacturing a metering assembly by providing a seat; and molding at least a portion of the seat to provide a polymeric support member that surrounds the outer circumference of the seat.

Abstract: A method of making combustion turbine transition duct bodies without longitudinal welds by hydroforming two duct bodies back to back with bellows thrusters secured to the duct body open ends. This enables the manufacturing of duct bodies with detailed features and high pressure without using compression cylinders. Multi-layer transition duct bodies can also be assembled with layers of different materials, for example, having a heat-resistant layer inside and high strength layer outside. They can be assembled using cold shrinking and heat expanding. In addition, anti-fretting and anti-vibration coatings can be applied between the layers for improved performance.

Abstract: A razor includes a handle, a flexible neck extending from the top of the handle and a blade-carrying razor head removably and pivotally fitted to grasping arm members extending from the neck. The handle portion is structured and disposed for receipt of a pressurized shave product dispensing canister therein. A lower portion of the handle functions as an actuator for dispensing the shaving product in the pressurized canister and is operable between a stop position and a dispensing position. The pressurized canister is removable from the handle to facilitate replacement and, in a preferred embodiment, includes a cap defining the actuator and forming the lower portion of the handle when the canister is inserted and operatively positioned within the handle. The flexible neck is formed with a scoop for directing a stream of water through the razor head in a flushing action in order to remove debris and residue which accumulates on the blades.

Abstract: A shaving head assembly for a lint shaver includes a transmission shaft rotatably received inside the casing and having a V shaped cutout defined in a distal end of the transmission shaft. The blade assembly has a blade seat with a V shaped extension extending from a bottom of the blade seat to be securely received in the V shaped cutout yet movable relative to the transmission shaft so that the blade seat is able to move upward and downward relative to the transmission shaft. A rotor is fixedly connected to a free end of the transmission shaft and rotatably received in the casing.

Abstract: A folding knife is disclosed. The folding knife includes a handle; a blade 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; and a blade-assisting mechanism including a biasing assembly and a housing, wherein the biasing assembly is configured to urge the blade towards at least one of the open position and the closed position over at least a portion of the blade travel between the closed position and the open position, and the housing encloses at least a portion of the blade-assisting mechanism, and wherein the blade-assisting mechanism is configured to be removably mounted between the blade and the handle.

Abstract: A sheet metal penetrating tool includes an elongated blade having a first end and a second end. The blade is wedge shaped in cross-section. A handle is positioned at the first end of the blade. A piercing tip is positioned at the second end of the blade.

Abstract: A saw comprises a generally planar saw blade, a handle, and a depth control guide. The blade has an arcuate cutting edge. A shank portion of the saw blade is pivotally connected to the handle in a manner to permit pivoting movement of the saw blade relative to the handle in a plane of the saw blade. The depth control guide comprises an arcuate depth control surface, which is adapted for engagement with a surface of material being cut with the saw in a manner to control cutting depth. The arcuate depth control surface has a curvature that approximates a curvature of the arcuate cutting edge of the saw blade. The depth control guide is adjustably connected to the saw blade in a manner so that the distance between the arcuate depth control surface and the arcuate cutting edge of the blade can be selectively adjusted to achieve a desired cutting depth.

Abstract: A cookie cutter assembly comprising a plurality of cookie cutter dies that are arranged in a substantially planar relationship to each other is described. Preferably, each cookie cutter die has a peripheral shape that defines a character that is different from a character defined by each other cookie cutter die. Further, each of the plurality of cookie cutter dies relate to a common theme, such as a holiday season.

Abstract: The invention relates to a deburring tool with a quick change knife, which is formed by at least two parts, namely a guide sleeve having a larger diameter and a center bore, and a base body that can be inserted in the center bore in an axial direction. The base body can be secured in the center bore. A knife groove is arranged on the base body that can receive the knife to be secured, forming a pivot support in the base body. Due to this special support, the knife can be easily exchanged even when the deburring diameters are small, for example, less than 4 mm, while still being able to absorb large deburring forces.

Abstract: A crystalline manufacture and process for creating the same are disclosed wherein an end surface is etched along an etch-resistant plane in the crystalline structure of substance in which the top and bottom surfaces have been sliced off-axis from the crystal plane at a specified angle. The end surface may form a blade edge of a blade if the end surface is etched all the way from the top surface to the bottom surface. This results in a linear blade edge wherein the angle between the blade edge and the bottom surface may be chosen by selecting the off-axis orientation of the crystalline substance from which the manufacture is created.

Abstract: Jigsaws and methods are provided. A jigsaw has a blade holder adapted to attach a blade to the jigsaw. The blade holder is located proximate a trailing end of the jigsaw when the jigsaw is in use. A grip is disposed substantially directly above the blade holder and proximate the trailing end.

Abstract: An reciprocating saw comprising a housing, a motor, a spindle movably supported within said housing and having a front end adapted to support a saw blade, a drive assembly, and an adjustable shoe assembly. The adjustable shoe assembly includes a shoe, a shoe support member pivotally supporting the shoe, a locking member pivotally supported by the housing, and a lever connected to the locking member.

Abstract: A saw blade connector (20) for a hand tool is provided. The saw blade connector includes a shaft (34) having a first end (36) adapted to be releasably attached to a hand tool, and a lock mechanism (32). The lock mechanism is operatively coupled to the shaft for reciprocating movement between a locked position, where at least a portion of the lock mechanism engages a saw blade (22) when the saw blade is coupled to the saw blade connector, and an unlocked position.

Abstract: A flexible mirror attachment that is permanently affixed to an electric shaver. A mirror is permanently affixed to one extreme of the flexible shaft, and the other extreme is permanently affixed to the electric shaver. In the preferred embodiment, the mirror is fog-free, and the flexible shaft is a gooseneck extension shaft, capable of being adjusted into complex curved shapes, and of retaining its shape after adjustment. It is attached to the lower back portion of the electric shaver so that it can be bent completely out of the way if desired.

Abstract: A tool for measuring, marking, and cutting material, the tool formed of a rigid sheet of transparent material having a transparent flexible sheet of pressure-sensitive material removably adhered thereon to cover one side of the rigid sheet and provide a removable, non-slip surface. One or the other of the rigid and flexible sheets has a plurality of lines formed thereon, preferably two-color lines, to aid in measuring and marking material. The pressure-sensitive material is formed of a non-static cling vinyl film having plasticizers that continually migrate to the surface of the film.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for guiding an operator in the alignment of the wheels of an automotive vehicle which has been either modified from a original manufacturer configuration, or for which no previously established alignment settings are known. Initially, the operator identifies known information about the vehicle and selects a desired characteristic of the vehicle for which the vehicle alignment is to be optimized. A set of initial alignment settings are presented to the operator, based upon the selected characteristic for the vehicle, and the vehicle alignment is adjusted thereto. One or more subsequent measurements of the vehicle are acquired. Alignment adjustments to further improve the selected characteristic, identified in response to the vehicle measurements are presented to the operator. The process of alignment adjustment, measurement, and presented adjustments is repeated until an optimal alignment setting for the selected characteristic is reached.

Abstract: An adjustable counterweight pendulum bow sight which is fitted with a sight ring having monofilament crosshairs and optionally provided with a source of black light or alternative target enhancing devices such as fiber optic systems, for illuminating the sight ring area under conditions of low lighting. The pendulum bow sight is mounted to a bow in pivoting fashion and includes a pendulum bracket fitted with adjustable counterweights of various design, facilitating convenient and accurate sighting of the target in a direct line of sight, regardless of the elevation of the hunter. The sight ring in the pendulum bow sight is mounted on the pendulum bracket, which is pivotally and adjustably attached to a frame mounted on the bow. The pendulum bracket and thus, the sight ring, may be stabilized by operation of a stabilizing pin and supported in a limited pivoting configuration with respect to the frame, by means of a pendulum bracket support.

Abstract: An apparatus, attaching to or integral to a hand tool, locates a collimated optical source or sources offset and at an angle from the axis of action of the tool, projecting a beam forming an alignment pattern onto a work surface. When the tool is held in the preferred perpendicular orientation to the work surface, the beam strikes the surface at a nominal distance from the tool point. If the tool is not held at the proper angle, the distance between the alignment pattern and the tool point will change by a large amount. To provide reference to make this distance change even more pronounced, a second beam may be added which is oriented parallel to the axis of action of the tool, projecting a reference pattern onto the work surface. The relationship between the reference pattern and the tool point will not appreciably change as the tool orientation changes. The apparatus is suitable for aligning both rotary and non-rotary hand tools.

Abstract: A chalk line device includes a housing and a chalk line stored in the housing. The chalk line terminates in a hook at one end and the hook is disposed outside of the housing. The housing may include a side wall with a depression formed therein that is shaped to receive the hook for storage. The depression has an edge that allows the hook to securely engage. The housing may also include a translucent window for allowing the user to check the level of chalk in the chalk line device. The translucent window forms at least a portion of a wall of the housing. The translucent window can be made, for example, of a plastic and can be integrally formed with the housing.

Abstract: A surface texture measuring instrument has a rotary table on which a workpiece is rotatably mounted, a Z-axis slider capable of moving in a Z-axis direction parallel to a rotation axis of the rotary table, an X-axis slider that is held by the Z-axis slider and is advanceable and retractable in an X-axis direction orthogonal to the rotation axis, a first arm that is held by the X-axis slider and is rotatable around a center line parallel to the X-axis, a second arm that is held by the first arm and is advanceable and retractable in a direction orthogonal to the X-axis, and a detector held by the second arm to measure a surface texture of the workpiece.

Abstract: The template for ruling index cards is a guide for marking a number of parallel lines on an un-ruled writing surface, such as a 3?×5? index card. The template has a number of parallel slits spaced at pre-designated distances from each other. The template may have slits disposed either vertically or horizontally. Preferably a template with horizontal slits is used in combination with a template having vertical slits to form a grid with horizontal and vertical rules for blocking letters, i.e., for creating blocks, which ensure uniform size and spacing of letters drawn on the index card. The slits guide a writing instrument as a user draws straight lines on the surface of the card, one card at a time.

Abstract: Disclosed is a drawer structure for storing condensed water generated during the drying procedure. The drawer prevents the condensed water form being leaked out of the dryer though the condensed water is fully filled in the drawer and overflowed from the drawer. Thus, a user may not throw away the condensed water whenever the laundry is dried.

Abstract: A laundry dryer includes a base, a condenser receiving unit formed in the base, and a condenser inserted in the condenser receiving unit and provided with an insertion member.

Abstract: A system for cleaning a particulate trap comprises locating the trap in a chamber and forcing cleaning air through the trap. The air and removed particulates is extracted from the trap towards a filter. The expelled air essentially without the removed particulates from the chamber, the removed particulates being essentially trapped in the filter. The trap is locatable about a longitudinal axis such that air is urged in a longitudinal direction through the trap. The trap is supportable on at least one rotatable roller to affect rotation about the axis. A motor and blower draws air from the chamber and an air pressure differential about the filter causes the particulate to be directed through the filter and excess air is pumped out of the blower by the motor operating the blower.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved method of drying wet or water damaged surfaces using a vacuum source, a manifold, and a plastic sheet covered grid having a lattice formation with spaces to permit the passing of moisture and air from and beneath the surface to the vacuum source.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a method of drying metallic waste having pyrophoric tendencies (liable to catch fire and/or explode), said waste being for compacting; an apparatus for drying said waste, the apparatus including a compacting canister and being suitable for implementing said drying method; and a canister for compacting said waste, the canister being particularly adapted to implementing said drying method.

Abstract: A throughdrying process and system for the manufacture of a tissue web conveys a fibrous web of cellulose fibers through a throughair drying station that includes one or more throughair dryers. The throughair drying station is supplied with a heated drying medium from a source. After drying the web, the drying medium is conducted away from the throughair drying station as moisture laden exhaust air that is collected, dried, and at least partially recirculated back to the throughair drying station as a supplement to the source of heated drying medium, thereby reducing the load on the heated drying medium source.

Abstract: A drying method is performed by a washing machine capable of precisely drying laundry and reducing power consumption, and an apparatus thereof. The method comprises: detecting a decrement of a heating value of a heat generating unit of a washing machine during a drying mode; and cutting off power supplied to the heat generating unit when the detected decrement reaches a preset reference decrement.

Abstract: Provided is an air flow structure for a dryer, which includes a drying fan, and an air guide having a bent and inclined shape so as to guide flow of a circulation air discharged by the drying fan. This air flow structure improves air circulation flow in the dryer, reduces noise generated in the drying procedure, and increases air volume introduced into a drying duct.

Abstract: A dryer and a motor mounting structure of the same are provided. The dryer includes: a cabinet; a drum housed inside of the cabinet; a motor for providing a driving force to the drum; a belt for connecting a driving shaft of the motor with the drum; a base disposed at a lower side of the drum; a motor supporter having a pass-through part, which is disposed at its one side and supports the driving shaft; a cushion provided between the driving shaft and the motor supporter; a guide rib provided at the base; and a guide rib inserting part provided at the motor supporter to have a corresponding shape of the guide rib, such that the motor supporter is slid and mounted on the base.

Abstract: A laundry separator for compartmentalized drying is loaded in the drum of a dryer, or in the drum of a washer having a drying function, as an accessory enabling simultaneous drying of laundry sorted according to type, color, and so on. The laundry separator for compartmentalized drying, includes at least one divider for detachable installation in a drum for drying laundry, wherein the at least one divider partitions an inner space of the drum into a plurality of spaces.

Abstract: A dryer, by which an inlet duct assembly for supplying hot air to a drum holding a drying object therein is facilitated to be assembled, is disclosed. The dryer includes a cabinet, a back cover having an interior side and an exterior side, the exterior side forming a rear side of the cabinet, a supporter, connected to the back cover, for supporting a rearward end of a drum, and an inlet duct assembly for supplying hot air to the drum, wherein the inlet duct assembly includes a rear duct wall integrally formed with the interior side of the back cover, and a front duct wall connected to the rear duct wall to complete the inlet duct assembly.

Abstract: A laundry dryer includes a dry drum in which laundry is loaded, a lower housing coupled to a rear wall of the dry drum by a rivet, an upper housing seated on the upper housing, and a journal bearing including a bearing inserted between the upper and lower housings and a shaft coupled to the bearing.

Abstract: A device for enhancing removal of liquid from fabric, such as a vacuum head device for removing liquid from carpet, includes a first and second surface forming an extraction slot. The first surface may include a plurality of channels extending towards the extraction slot configured to direct the liquid toward the extraction slot. Alternatively, the first surface may have a smaller surface area and the second surface may be configured with a lower surface in order to penetrate the carpet and act as a squeegee. The cross-sections of the first and second surfaces are preferably circular. In another embodiment, the cross-sections of the first and second surfaces may comprise, but are not limited to, a semi-rectangular cross section, a V-shaped cross-section, or an elliptical cross-section.

Abstract: An article of athletic footwear having an air-filled bladder disposed in a sole structure is disclosed. The air-filled bladder is in fluid communication with ambient air through a filter that permits ambient air to enter the bladder but restricts liquids and particulates from entering the bladder. In operation, the filter and bladder may be portions of a bladder system that absorb shock when the footwear contacts a playing surface. Alternatively, the filter and bladder may be portions of a bladder system that ventilates the interior of the footwear. The filter may be formed of a material such as expanded polytetrafluoroethylene that is attached to a carrier.

Abstract: A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.

Abstract: A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.