Abstract: A rug for use on a step of a depth less than the width of the rug includes sets of male and female snap locks for engaging an edge of the rug to the surface of the step. Similar sets of snap locks are attached to an opposed edge of the rug for attachment to a riser supporting the step. Sets of hook and loop fasteners may be disposed on opposed edges of the rug intermediate the snap locks to secure the edges to the respective step and riser. Because of the overlap feature of the rug that extends onto the riser, the rug is capable of covering steps of different depth.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hold-open apparatus for controlling the position of a door, preferably a screen door or storm door. The apparatus is used in conjunction with a piston assembly and can maintain a door in a predetermined open position, such as about 45° to about 100° in relation to a closed position. In a preferred embodiment, the apparatus can automatically lock and/or unlock when the door reaches predetermined positions. The apparatus advantageously can be retrofitted to existing door assemblies.

Abstract: A hinge device includes a frame bracket adapted to be secured to a door frame, a door bracket adapted to be secured to a door panel, first and second links pivoted to the frame bracket and the door bracket, an urging member for urging the door panel to move from an opened position toward a closed position relative to the door frame, and a damping member adapted to be secured to the door frame and connected movably to the second link through a transmission link so as to damp pivoting movement of the door panel relative to the door frame.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a claw and a body pivotally connected to the claw and movable to and between a first operative position and a second operative position. A link assembly operably interconnects the claw and the body. The link assembly includes at least one link pivotally connected to the claw and a spring connected between the link and an anchor point. A latch is movably connected to the claw, and the latch is movable to and between a locked position where it is adapted to engage an associated mounting receptacle to prevent separation of the claw from the mounting receptacle, and an unlocked position. Te hinge assembly can be provided as part of a door mounting system that also includes a mating mounting receptacle.

Abstract: A hinge device for coupling two units movable to folded and unfolded positions in an apparatus with the two units such as a portable radiotelephone includes a housing, a first rotating member contained in the housing to rotate about a first rotation axis, and a second rotating member rotatable about a second rotation axis. The hinge device includes a first linearly moving member that is linearly movable due to the rotation of the first rotating member, and a second linearly moving member that is linearly movable due to the rotation of the second rotating member. The hinge device includes a first resilient member for urging the first linearly moving member against the first rotating member, and a second resilient member for urging the second linearly moving member against the second rotating member.

Abstract: A hinge for a notebook computer includes a hinge member and a fastener assembly. The hinge member has a seat with a lateral portion and an upright portion. A hole is defined through the upright portion, and two recesses are defined at an exterior side of the upright portion. A pintle extends through the hole. A nut is threadingly mounted at a first end of the pintle. The fastener assembly has a positioning member provided outside the pintle and between the upright portion and the nut. The positioning member has an aperture corresponding to the pintle. Two protrusions are formed at a surface facing the upright portion and engaged in the recesses in a closed status of the notebook computer. A resilient member is provided outside the pintle and between the positioning member and the nut. Whereby, the hinge has a simplified structure and a low manufacturing cost.

Abstract: An apparatus and method which allows a mobile display panel to rotate substantially 360 degrees is provided. In one embodiment, the mobile computer hinge assembly allows the mobile display panel to rotate from a closed position through a first operative position into a second operative position. With the lid in the second operative position, the mobile computer can now be docked to a docking station in an upright position, thus saving desk space and also allowing the mobile display to be used as a flat panel display, thus eliminating the need for a desktop monitor. With the lid in the second operative position, the computer can also now be used as a tablet computer. In this embodiment, the mobile display is a touchpad display.

Abstract: Ergonomic handset for precision manual tools comprising an elongated body and at least one working end comprising a tool-insertion opening at one of said body's ends and a gripping zone near said opening, said gripping zone comprising three finger-rests designed to form a triangular tapered profile. A saddle-like component may be attached to the handset at the middle thereof, to be worn around the ridge connecting the thumb and the forefinger.

Abstract: The handle is ergonomically shaped. It is given a wasp-like shape, with a flexible cover. The handle is used both as a fixed, permanent handle for a single kitchen implement, and as a handle for receiving and holding interchangeable kitchen implements. In one preferred embodiment, the handle has a fluid silicone gel layer underneath an outer-cover to better conform the shape of the handle to the user's hand.

Abstract: An improved tool handle for a resulting tool is configured to be of an ergonomic cross section, such as a rounded triangle or a teardrop. The improved tool handle may include a core of glass strands within a plastic binder, as well as a coating formed over the core that resists penetration of glass strands therethrough. The coating of such a tool handle may be formed of two separate materials of two durometer hardness in order to provide both a relatively hard grip region and a relatively soft grip region that are contiguous. Such a tool handle may additionally include texturing such as knurling on the harder grip region.

Abstract: The present invention of a an improved caster vibration-proof structure of a suitcase having an elastic vibration-proof structure to reduce impact, is disposed at a suitable place near where a caster of a suitcase is located, the caster is pivoted inside a placing part of a caster base, a caster cover is used to fix its position, a pair of corresponding positioning pivot parts are disposed inside the placing part, the positioning pivot parts are for caster shafts disposed at both sides of the caster to pivot on, each positioning pivot part having an enclosed placing hole at a suitable location, for mounting an elastic element, the elastic element having a positioning section at its one end for the caster shaft to insert into, so that elasticity of each elastic element can take effect on the caster shaft, to make the caster to have elastic vibration-proof function, thus a simply of a caster vibration-proof structure is achieved, at the same time can also improve its stability.

Abstract: The object of the present invention that a fixing ring is provided, which has annular ring form made of strip materials and is mounted in a bore or on a outside surface of flexible joints for piping, and not only has compact form and structure but also can be adjusted stepless and fixed through wide range. An inclined plate member, which is positioned on the inner or outer surface of a strip material with a certain tapered space, is fixed at ends of inner surface side or outer surface side of a strip material in order to be fixed in overlapped situation. A roller is disposed in the certain tapered space as it can roll freely along circumferential direction. The other end of the strip material is inserted between the one end of a strip material and the roller.

Abstract: This fastener is characterised in that it comprises a clip-like portion (5) which is suitable for being resiliently hooked to an edge of the first component (2) and from one branch of which at least two hooking lugs (6, 7) extend, the first (7) of which comprises a folded portion which is provided with means (9) for hooking to the first component (2), and the second (6) of which comprises means (8), in the form of a resilient hook for passing an over-centre position, for hooking the fastener, and therefore the first component (2), to an edge of a slot (4) of the second component (3).

Abstract: A clip has a base A having a U shape composed of a pair of parallel sections, and a joining section having flexibility and interconnecting the lower parts thereof, elastic pieces respectively branching from the insides of the parallel sections in the opposed directions, and extending along the parallel sections and the joining section, claws respectively protruding inwardly on the elastic pieces, and step sections having upper surfaces respectively projecting outward from the outer sides of the parallel sections and being inclined obliquely downward.

Abstract: A retaining system in which straps are provided with hooks that remain engaged with retaining loops even when tension on the straps is released and in which the tightening mechanism includes rods which are located partially below a rib surface on which the straps are placed such that the ends of the rods are near the plane of the strap ends, thereby greatly reducing the bending moment applied to the strap ends and threaded rods. The hook preferably includes a cavity opposite the hook end that will engage the retaining loop when no tension is on the line. In some embodiments, the hook includes a spring-loaded retaining clip to further ensure that the hook does not become disengaged from the retaining loop. The tightening mechanism includes two rods, each of which is positioned to one side of a rib on which the straps rest.

Abstract: A seat belt buckle assembly has a buckle head having an attachment member and a strap comprising a predetermined length of flexible woven webbing material fastened to the attachment member and comprising a loop spaced from the attachment member. Two such buckle heads may be mounted to a mounting bracket for attachment to a vehicle and hook and loop fasteners may connect them back to back. This buckle head is more compact and versatile then previously known arrangements.

Abstract: A device is for fastening emergency equipment to a ship's deck or to a structure on a ship's deck. The device includes a first and a second fastening facility for, respectively, a first external and a second external fastening device having, respectively, a first and a second tensile strength. The device further includes a third fastening facility for a third external fastening device having a third tensile strength. When the device is in operation, the second and the third fastening facility are mutually connected both by a connecting device incorporated in the device and by the first external fastening device. The connecting device incorporated in the device absorbs load between the second and the third fastening facility if the first external fastening device stops working.

Abstract: A tool is disclosed for installing an object into a cavity region. The tool includes an identifying means for providing a visual indication of an entry point for lowering the object into the cavity region. The entry point is relative to an opening in the cavity region. The tool also includes a capturing means for capturing the object after the object has been lowered into the cavity region from the entry point so as to allow the object to be retracted through the opening. The tool has a body which carries the identifying means and the capturing means. Part of the body is arranged so as to allow at least the identifying means and the capturing means to be inserted into the cavity region through the opening.

Abstract: A casket of the type which allows it to be personalized to the deceased comprises a shell, a cap closable upon the shell and a cap insert removably secured onto an upper side of the cap and including themed designs that are personalized to the deceased. The casket cap may include an embossed or recessed area to receive the personalized cap insert. The cap insert is secured to the casket cap by flexing the insert to create a frictional fit between the edges of the cap insert and the embossed area. The casket may further include a mounting adaptor having a base secured to the embossed area and at least one vertical spacer to which a generally planar cap insert is removably secured. The cap insert may have various sayings, symbols, or other themed designs formed therein with special meaning to the deceased thus providing a more personalized funeral experience.

Abstract: A grave site cover is disclosed. Comprising a snap together heavy plastic tube frame, fittings and couplings, an artificial turf cover, transparent identification insert and anchor stakes. The artificial turf cover is rolled over and along the outside frame edge, and attached with self tapping stainless steel flange head screws . Three and four way fittings are provided at all four corners for inserting the ground anchor stakes, additional fittings are provided at the center point and head marker for inserting ground anchor stakes, used for securely holding the grave site cover in place. The artificial turf grave cover may be fabricated in a variety of colors, with images, text, art or other decor. A grave site cover that can be hand assembled and easily installed, that is weather resistant, durable and economical to manufacture, thereby providing a neat, dignified, maintenance free and durable grave site cover.

Abstract: A non-woven mat of inorganic fiber is disclosed having a substance which is lower at the edges of the mat than in the remainder of the mat. Apparatus for making such a mat includes: a source of a slurry of inorganic fiber in a liquid; a forming wire disposed to move past the source, the liquid passing through the forming wire to deposit the inorganic fiber on the forming wire; a mask across a part of the width of the forming wire to hinder passage of the liquid through the forming wire over the part, the effectiveness of the mask varying in the direction of movement of the forming wire past the slurry source.

Abstract: Method of adding a softening and/or debonding agent to a fiber web of a hydroentangled nonwoven material comprising cellulose pulp fibers. The softening and/or debonding agent is added in an inline manufacturing process of the hydroentangled nonwoven material, subsequent to the hydroentanglement of the nonwoven material. The softening and/or debonding agent is added via a size press or a foulard comprising a soaking step to soak the hydroentangled nonwoven material with the added softening and/or debonding agent, and a pressing step, which causes the added softening and/or debonding agent to penetrate and impregnate the hydroentangled nonwoven material.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for producing three-dimensional colourless designs in a non-woven fabric or like material entirely bonded. Said method consists in subjecting the fibers to a blowing process through openings which form the design, then in optionally bonding them in the openings, since the fibers in the openings are only displaced therein with limited depth, and are subsequently needle bonded against a supplementary support.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of use thereof for attaching barbed wire to metal fence posts, using conventional tie wire members. A handled rod with a distal recess receives terminal ends of conventional tie wires, with the rod apparatus, engaged with the tie wire member, manipulating the tie wire to encircle a barbed wire segment.

Abstract: A method is provided for effectively manufacturing a piezoelectric device equipped with a piezoelectric film with a crystal orientation that is aligned in a desired direction. An interlayer that is bi-axially oriented is formed on a surface of a substrate by conducting ion beam assisted laser ablation in a disposition in which a center axis of an ablation plume to be irradiated is angled at approximately 55 degrees to a direction normal to the substrate. A lower electrode is formed on the interlayer. A piezoelectric film is formed on the lower electrode. An upper electrode is formed on the piezoelectric film. The lower electrode and the piezoelectric film are formed by epitaxial growth.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and an apparatus for performing the method of inducing compressive residual stress along the surface of a part. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the method includes burnishing or deep rolling a surface using a first and a second roller or ball burnishing members, whereby the first and second burnishing members may have a different diameter and/or modulus of elasticity. In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the burnishing operations may be performed while the surface of the part is at different temperatures.

Abstract: Putting down floor elements (8) with groove and tongue joints often involves working in very unsuitable working postures, which cause attrition and damaged backs of the persons doing this work. The invention concerns a tool (2) for use in connection with joining groove and tongue joints between floor elements (8), said tool comprising a cushion (10) with a resting long side (18) and a striking long side (20), said cushion (10) having an upright first rod-shaped part (26) and a second rod-shaped part (32) connected with said first part (26) by means of a hinged joint, the free end of said second part (32) being provided with a striking tool (12), which can, when swinging the second rod-shaped part (32), be brought to striking on the striking long side (20), so that the inertia from the stroke, via the resting long side (18) arranged to rest on a relevant side (56) of a floor element (8), is used to force the groove (6) onto a relevant tongue (4) of a floor element (8?) that has already been put down.

Abstract: A method for separating a metal-resin joint including the steps of: (1) immersing an article including a metal-resin joint with a counter electrode in an alkaline solution; and (2) applying a voltage over a certain time period between the metal portion of the joint and the counter electrode such that the potential of the metal portion is lower than that of a standard hydrogen electrode.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a device is attached to a support by positioning fasteners into the device at the leading and trailing edges of the device and then positioning the device with respect to the support such that the leading edge fastener(s) slide downward into a slot in a first bracket and the trailing edge fastener slides laterally downward into a slot in a second fastener causing both the first and second fasteners to be captured by lateral slots in the first and second brackets. In the embodiment, the first bracket has an L shaped slot while the slot in the second bracket includes a ramp. After the fasteners are captured by the brackets, the user, in one embodiment, may tighten the fasteners from the outside of a housing in which the support resides by inserting a tightening tool through openings in the housing.

Abstract: An improved structure of a gas sensor is provided. The gas sensor includes a hollow housing in which a gas sensing element is disposed, a protective cover installed on an end of the housing, a metallic cover installed on the other end of the housing, and an insulator in which end portions of leads connecting with the gas sensing element are disposed. The insulator is retained at a flange thereof in the housing elastically using a washer. The protective cover is welded at an end thereof to the whole circumference of the end of the housing.

Abstract: A card and paper money retainer includes a flat sheet. The flat sheet is preferably, substantially the same size as a credit card. The flat sheet is preferably fabricated from a flexible plastic, but other materials may also be used. The flat sheet could also be a fully functional card. Two opposing clips are formed on each end of the flat sheet by forming a substantially U-shaped slot through each end of the flat sheet. Paper money and/or credit cards are inserted between the opposing clips. In a second embodiment of the card and paper money retainer, two lengthwise slots are formed through substantially a middle of the flat sheet. The two lengthwise slots create a retention strap. Paper money and/or credit cards are inserted between the retention strap and the flat sheet.

Abstract: A system and method is taught of positively joining to pipes, such as stovepipe or conduit. A first pipe is made with an indentation about the perimeter of one end, into which a second pipe is fitted snugly. The second pipe has a plurality of protrusions about the perimeter near the end to be inserted into the first pipe. The protrusions are shaped so as to allow passage past the indentation in the first pipe during insertion of the second pipe, while resisting disassembly by withdrawing the second pipe.

Abstract: An apparatus that has housing for containing objects. The housing has two heat-conducting partial-boundaries having an interface between them. The apparatus also has a medium for enhancing heat transfer across the interface.

Abstract: A tool is provided for holding a bolt in a hole on a ferrous structure, preventing it from rotating or exiting the hole when the nut is attached to or removed from it on the opposite side of the structure. This tool may also be used to hold a threaded nut over said hole, while the threaded part of the bolt is inserted through the hole from the opposite side of the structure and instilled into or withdrawn from the nut. The tool consists of a metal disk or plate with one or more attached permanent magnets and possessing an indentation or recess of a size and shape that will mate with the portion of the fastener being held (e.g., the head of a bolt or its nut), thereby preventing rotation and movement of that part of the fastener while its mating part is attached or removed from the opposite side of the structure.

Abstract: A method and fastener for fastening one or more apertured members (48) to an apertured workpiece (52), an aperture (50) of the or each member (48) being aligned with an aperture (54) in the workpiece (52), the method comprising the steps of inserting a fastener (10) into the aligned apertures, the fastener (10) being formed of ductile material and having a head (14), a shank (12), and an axial bore (22) extending through the shank (12) and into the head (14), the shank (14) being circumferentially entire and being formed with an external screw-thread (18) the fastener (10) being inserted so that the head (14) engages a face of the one member (48), and the shank (12) extends through the member (48) or members and into the workpiece (52), and at least a part of the screw-thread (18) is within the workpiece (52), and then, while supporting the fastener (10) at the head (14), drawing into and entirely through the bore (22), in the direction from the tail portion to the head (14), a tapering, enlarged, mandrel hea

Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for a radio frequency identification (RFID) tag inlay tester and sorter system are described. A tag inlay is received. A characteristic of the tag inlay is tested. The tag inlay is disposed if the tag inlay is determined to fail the test of characteristic. The tag inlay is transported to a processing station if the tag inlay is determined to have passed the test of characteristic. The tag inlay is processed at the processing station. In an aspect, the tag inlay testing and tag inlay processing is performed in a single apparatus. In an alternative aspect, the tag inlay testing is performed by a first apparatus, and the tag inlay processing is performed by a second apparatus.

Abstract: A method of producing a magnetic recording medium including the steps of preparing alloy particles capable of forming a CuAu type or Cu3Au type ferromagnetic order alloy phase, forming an alloy particle layer on a support using the alloy particles, oxidizing the alloy particles, and annealing the alloy particle layer in a magnetic field under a reducing atmosphere. Also disclosed is a magnetic recording medium produced by the method, that is, a magnetic recording medium including a magnetic layer which contains magnetic particles in a CuAu type or Cu3Au type ferromagnetic order alloy phase and which has a squareness ratio of 0.75 or higher.

Abstract: To provide a method of manufacturing a battery capable of enhancing productivity and preventing deterioration of the battery performance. After attaching a positive electrode terminal to a belt-shaped electrode, electrolyte layers are formed. This can decrease the number of manufacturing processes after forming electrolyte layers, which effectively prevents that solvents in the electrolyte evaporates or the electrolyte layers are absorbed the water. Thereby, manufacturing yields of the battery can be enhanced, Additionally, a battery excellent in discharge capabilities and stable in voltage can be attained.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a carbon-porous media composite electrode material, a composite electrode using the same and a preparation method thereof. The carbon-porous media composite electrode can be applied for a device such as a secondary battery, a capacitor or the like, or for preparing ultra pure water using a capacitive deionization process, purifying salty water or the like.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte secondary battery has an electrode plate assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator interposed between the positive electrode and the negative electrode; a non-aqueous electrolyte including a lithium salt and a non-aqueous solvent; and a gas absorbing element that absorbs gas produced in the secondary battery, wetting of the gas absorbing element with the non-aqueous solvent is controlled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a button which allows the user to select the attachment position of attachment means such as a detachable pin while confirming an orientation of an insignia applied to a button body, and a button manufacturing device that is lightweight and robust, and that can be operated even at an unstable location and in a small space. A button 200 comprises a button body 200a having a front cover 201, a sheet member 213 mounted on a front plate 202 of the front cover 201, and a rear cover 205 for engaging with the front cover 201 to grip a peripheral edge of the sheet member 213 between the rear cover peripheral edge 209 and the front cover peripheral edge 203, and attachment means 229, 237 for linking to the button body 200a by selecting a direction to cross the rear plate 206 of the button body 200a (X direction, Y direction or Z direction).

Abstract: An index head assembly for a semiconductor device test handler is provided which allows for precise positioning of a device in a test socket, as well as accurate testing of the device once properly positioned in the test socket. The head portion of the index head assembly includes a holding part which absorbs and holds the device using a vacuum force, a heating part which generates heat to maintain the device at the appropriate temperature, and a compliance part which accurately aligns and positions the index head relative to the test socket so that the device may be properly connected to the test socket. The downward force used to connect the semiconductor device to the test socket is controlled by a force transducer, and the temperature of the semiconductor device is accurately controlled through direct heat transfer from an electric heater provided within the head portion of the index head assembly.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a contact press-fitting apparatus which can perform the press-fitting of all of the contacts with high reliability, without leading to problems such as buckling of the contacts, even in cases where the array pitch of the contacts is uneven. The contact press-fitting apparatus comprises a supporting member which is inserted into the press-fitting head from a direction perpendicular to the press-fitting direction of the press-fitting head, and which supports the side surfaces of the contacts on the sides that the abutting part does not abut against.

Abstract: A blind fastener installation tool which accomplishes the blind installation of a series of fasteners is described in detail in this specification. The blind fastener installation tool comprises a structural housing which features a means for securing a fastener installation assembly in position relative to said structural housing during the blind installation of a fastener; and a means for reciprocating said fastener installation assembly relative to said structural housing at the conclusion of a cyclic blowline-fed or clip-fed blind installation of a fastener.

Abstract: A circuit substrate manufacturing method of the present invention includes the steps of preparing a substrate on which a metallic foil made of a first metal (copper) is formed in a releasable state, forming a build-up wiring including a metal layer made of a second metal (solder) on the metallic foil, obtaining a circuit member having a structure that the build-up wiring is formed on the metallic foil by releasing the metallic foil from the substrate, and exposing the metal layer by removing selectively the metallic foil of the circuit member with respect to the metal layer.

Abstract: A method of making a microelectronic assembly includes juxtaposing a first element having conductive leads thereon with a second element having contacts thereon, and wire bonding the conductive leads on the first element to the contacts on the second element so that elongated bonding wires extend between the conductive leads and the contacts. After the wire bonding step, the first and second elements are moved through a preselected displacement relative to one another so as to deform the bonding wires.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming a fuel feed passage in the feed arm of a fuel injector. The method includes the steps of providing a fuel feed passage in the feed arm of a fuel injector, whereby the fuel feed passage has an initial cross-sectional flow area that corresponds with an initial fuel flow velocity, an initial convection heat transfer coefficient and initial localized wetted wall temperatures for the fuel feed passage, for a given fuel flow rate and fuel temperature. The method further includes decreasing the initial cross-sectional flow area of the fuel feed passage so as to increase the fuel flow velocity and the convection heat transfer coefficient for the fuel feed passage, while lowering the localized wetted wall temperatures for the fuel feed passage, without varying the given fuel flow rate and fuel temperature.

Abstract: A method for match lapping a ball valve assembly including a ball and a seat, the method having the following steps: contacting the seat with the ball; rotating the ball about a first rotational axis; rotating the seat about a second rotational axis; and changing an angle formed at the intersection of the first and second rotational axes. The method may include applying lapping compound to one or both of the seat and ball.

Abstract: A combination utility and sporting knife includes a longitudinal knife handle, a utility blade carrier disposed within the handle and linearly movable within the handle, a utility blade carried by the blade carrier, a manual movable blade moving member operatively connected with the blade carrier, and a pivotally movable blade pivotally connected to the handle. The utility blade and the pivotally movable blade are extendable from opposite ends of the handle. The utility blade edge and the pivotally movable blade edge both are exposed towards the bottom portion of the handle when the pivotally movable blade and the utility blade are in operative positions thereof so that the bottom and top portions of the handle retain their relative bottom and top orientations for use of either the utility blade or the pivotally moveable blade.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a rotary power tool that includes an elongated locking member that is retained by, and is at opposite first and second end portions within, at least one of a motor housing and a gearbox end casting and being slideable between unlocked and locked positions, the locking member first end portion being accessible by a user to move the locking member to the locked position. The locking member also includes a locking portion intermediate the first and second end portions that is configured to engage the non-circular configured portion of a rotatable armature shaft and prevent rotation thereof when the locking member is in its locked position. A biasing element is also included and configured to bias the locking member toward said unlocked position.