Abstract: A tool for measuring the outside insulation of electrical conductors (wire) in the electrical trade. The tool includes a set of leaves which are cut to match the various conductor insulations in the trade. The tools have leaves at each end or both ends. The tool is held together by means of a post and screw or other acceptable means that will allow the leaves to swing out to fit over the insulated conductors. The tool has engraved or printed text that has the amperage stated for copper and aluminum conductors a various ambient temperatures as well as the size measured in (kcmil) which is stated in circular mil area of the insulated conductor which will vary with the types of insulation used on the conductors.

Abstract: A supporting device (300) for supporting a guide rail (200) for guiding a movable member subjected to relative displacement in relation to the base table (3). The supporting device includes, base bodies (410, 510) engaged onto the base table (3) and carrying the guide rail (200), and holding section (440, 530) for holding the guide rail (200) intervening between the guide rail (200) in the state where the guide rail is carried by the base bodies (410, 510). The holding section (440, 530) supports the guide rail (200) in the state where it can move swingingly. A change in the posture or position of the base bodies (410, 510) is offset with a swinging movement by the holding section, and does not affect the guide rail. As a result, excessive force is not applied on the guide rail, so that the form of the guide rail is maintained.

Abstract: A dimensional gage adapted to make measurements on a workpiece has a fixed member, a spindle assembly comprising a hollow spindle which receives the fixed member and is rotatable with respect to the fixed member, a motor which rotates the spindle assembly, and a sensing assembly attached to the fixed member and adapted to measure one or more dimensions of the workpiece. The dimensions may be measured both statically and dynamically, and the sensing assembly can have separate sensor assemblies for each dimension to be measured.

Abstract: As a rule, measuring cable—position sensors consist of an axial arrangement of flat spiral spring, cable drum, and encoder. By locating the flat spiral spring within the interior of the cable drum, the construction length is reduced on one hand, and it becomes possible on the other hand to locate the cable outlet in one of the outer corners of the housing, which improves the application capabilities of the sensor.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing heat-sensitive pharmaceutical powder is disclosed. The original pharmaceutical substances are dissolved in a solution or suspended in a suspension, which is sprayed through an atomizing nozzle and frozen in a cold gas phase or liquid nitrogen atomized directly in the spray-freeze chamber or gas jacket at the same time (for cooling purposes). The particles are freeze-dried at roughly atmospheric pressure in a down-stream fluid flow with exit filter thereby to remove moisture entrapped on or inside the frozen particles. The system has applicability for forming other powders.

Abstract: A multi-format spindle transport device for transporting and cooling flat substrates, in particular data carriers that can be optically read includes four spindles arranged in parallel relationship in a spindle holder, and a drive for rotating the spindles. The spindle holder is configured in such a way that the relative spatial arrangement of the spindles in relation to one another can be adjusted, so that substrates of different formats can be engaged simultaneously by all four spindles.

Abstract: A bag with active ventilation includes an interior and an exterior defined by at least one panel. The bag includes a fan, which may be solar powered, with an air intake and exhaust, the air intake being disposed toward the exterior and the exhaust being disposed toward the interior. The bag includes at least one conduit fluidly connected to the exhaust for distributing air from the intake to the interior during use. Additionally, the bag may include a bladder having a first panel, a second panel, and a plurality of vents for distributing air to the interior of the bag. The bladder also includes supports that prevent compression of the bladder when a load becomes placed on it, such as when articles become placed in the bag. Thus, the supports allow air to distribute through the bladder to all parts of the bag regardless of the bag contents.

Abstract: A paper or board mill includes a drying section, which includes at least one drying cylinder group and at least one impingement drying unit (PK). The method uses a turbine engine (10), the combustion gases (G1) of which are conducted at least into the impingement drying unit (PK) as impingement air.

Abstract: A low-pressure dryer dries a substrate applied a coating solution thereon at low pressure. The dryer includes an airtight chamber installing a substrate table to place the substrate thereon; a diffuser plate, provided as facing the substrate placed on the substrate table with a gap, for discharging gas existing in the gap toward outside, the diffuser plate having a size almost the same as or larger than the substrate; a substrate-temperature adjuster, installed in the substrate table, for adjusting a temperature of the substrate; and a decompression mechanism for decompressing the airtight chamber. The diffuser plate has a temperature adjuster for making temperature adjustments to have a temperature difference between a first region and a second region of the diffuser plate, the first region facing a center region of the substrate, the second region being outside the first region and including a region facing an outer region of the substrate.

Abstract: A portable, atmospheric dehydrator and water condenser (110) for dehydrating fruits and vegetables while producing pure atmospheric condensation from humidity found in the air and purifying the water for dispensing and drinking purposes.

Abstract: A problem associated with known circulating air dryers, e.g. for a textile material web is that the quantity of circulating air depends on both the desired drying behaviour and on the suspended guidance of the material web. A minimum quantity of circulating air must be maintained to prevent the position of the material from becoming unstable in the treatment chamber. The aim of the invention is to provide a circulating air dryer, in which the material web is suspended in a steady manner by a cushion of air, independently of the air flow. To achieve this, the nozzle chambers (7, 8), by means of which air is blown onto the material web (1) and evacuated through return flow channels, are equipped with elements for at least partially closing the return flow channels. This permits the air pressure between the material web (1) and the nozzle chambers (7, 8) and thus the carrying force of the air to be regulated. Said dryer can be used for the finishing of textiles.

Abstract: An upper of a shoe is provided with a first ventilating opening which extends through the inner and outer surfaces of the upper. A flexible protection sheet is disposed over the first ventilating opening and is fixed to the upper. A second ventilating opening is defined at least by the protection sheet for cooperating with the first ventilating opening so as to ventilate the shoe, and is staggered with respect to the first ventilating opening. The protection sheet prevents contaminants from entering the shoe through the first ventilating opening while still permitting effective ventilation through the first ventilating opening.

Abstract: An air-ventilating shoe sole has a plurality of connected passages on the top surface thereof for ventilating air. The air passages are connected to a plurality of vertically elongated air chambers on a flange extending from the rear side of the shoe sole, thereby forming a plurality of L-shaped air-ventilating structures. The upper ends of the air chambers are respectively provided with vent holes for exchanging cool air outside with the warm and humid air inside. The positions of the vent holes effectively prevent inward permeation of water. The air-ventilating structure is integrally formed within the shoe sole that it does not influence the outlook and the comfort of the shoe.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of footwear and the footwear comprising the steps of providing a last with an upper thereon, providing a mold insert on the bottom of the last, providing a mold having a mold cavity for a tread sole, disposing the last and upper against the mold with the mold insert disposed within the mold cavity, forming a sole in the mold cavity having a depression therein in the shape of the mold insert, providing an insole with a first portion in the shape of the depression and a second portion substantially in the shape of the sole and securing the first portion of the insole in the depression. The tread sole and insole are formed of materials preferably having different physical properties. The tread sole can include one of tongues and grooves and the insole would then have the other of tongues and grooves, said tongues and grooves mating with each other.

Abstract: An improved exercise device including a sole with an upper surface on which a wearer's foot rests and a lower partially ground contacting surface. The sole has a heel, a midfoot, a forefoot and a toe region such that when the heel region lower surface and the forefoot region lower surface are in ground contact, the upper surface does not incline upwards from the forefoot to the heel region. The forefoot lower surface of the sole is generally radiused in a cylindrical curve about the line connecting the mid points of the first and second metatarsal-phalangeal joints of the wearer. When the wearer contracts their calf muscles, the heel section is lifted away from the ground, requiring work against gravity.

Abstract: An athletic shoe, in particular a running shoe, having improved cushioning and energy returning properties that vary depending upon the speed of the runner due to incorporation of at least one insert containing dilatant compound encapsulated in a shell and set into the midsole of the running shoe is disclosed. A method for converting the midsole of an existing running shoe is also disclosed.

Abstract: Variable tension footwear lacing systems and methods permit and facilitate adjustment of selected zones by a user. In an embodiment, stop devices are used with a footwear lacing system to prevent opposing closure edges of a footwear article from advancing towards each other. The stop device includes a stop guide configured for fastening to a portion of the footwear article, and a stop element. In an implementation, the stop element includes a stop head and a releasable affixing member. The stop head is configured to be manipulated by a user to releasably secure the affixing member to a selected position across the length of the stop guide. The stop head is operable to contact a first closure edge of the footwear article. In an embodiment, during use first and second stop devices contact first and second opposing closure edges of the footwear article and prevent them from advancing towards each other.

Abstract: A method and article for sorting a plurality of protective coverings such as boots of varying sizes, where the protective coverings have a visual distinction associated with each size, having the steps of providing a plurality of protective coverings of a plurality of sizes, selecting all of the protective coverings having a first visual distinction, and placing all of the boots of the first visual distinction into a first location.

Abstract: According to the invention, a cleat for sport shoes has a locking pin for automatically locking the pin in a receptacle of the sole of the shoe through a spring, and a release mechanism for moving the spring to a releasing position upon rotation of the cleat for releasing the cleat.

Abstract: An insert for soccer shoes absorbs and store energy from the foot at foot-strike and return some of this energy to the object being struck. The insert may also cushion the foot, leg and body; provide foot stability and motion control; reduce fatigue; extend the float time of a runner and increase the jump height of the wearer. The insert is intended to absorb, store and return energy to the object struck, which would otherwise lost using the existing shoe components and inserts. The insert preferably extends around the periphery of the front of the shoe and extends longitudinally as well from the front of the shoe towards the back of the shoe, at least to about the middle of the shoe, and preferably proximate the heel of the shoe.

Abstract: An apparatus for covering a spiked shoe. The apparatus fits over the spiked shoe and covers the spikes. The apparatus includes a non-slip sole.

Abstract: The snow shovel easily and with minimal effort, scoops up a pile of snow, pivot and wheels the contents to another location, whereupon operation of a lever releases its load. The telescoping frame and rotatable handle provides a selection of lockable positions. The front mounted scoop head is pivotally mounted to the lower end of the frame. Upon activation of a release lever, the scoop head is allowed to rotate downward, releasing its load. A wheel assembly mounted to an intermediate portion of the frame supports the shovel in an inclined position, allowing the user to concentrate on applying force in a forward direction rather than expending effort lifting the handle. Furthermore, the wheel assembly acts as a fulcrum whereby downward pressure on the handlebars of the shovel elevates the scoop for ease of transport. The wheel assembly may be rotated towards the frame when not in use.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a shovel disposed on a relatively large wheel and a method of using the apparatus for handling a load of material. The apparatus involves a shovel having a handle formed at the end of an elongate yoke, the yoke being mounted, at its middle portion, onto the axle of a relatively large wheel for the purpose of picking up of a load, transporting it to a location, and propelling the load overboard with a quick arm/body motion on the part of a person operating the handle. The substantially waist-high wheel is adapted to receive the body force of an operator as an effective leverage through the handle and cause a recoil action from the wheel to enhance the throwing power of the apparatus of the invention, comprising the shovel, the wheel and the yoke as the driving member.

Abstract: A culvert opening and cleaning apparatus which is designed to be operably mounted to an implement of heavy machinery such as a grader and is further designed to utilize the auxiliary hydraulic connection provided by the implement of heavy machinery. The culvert opening and cleaning apparatus comprises a mounting means operably engaged to an implement of heavy machinery, a telescoping arm member attached to the mounting means, the telescoping arm member having an outer housing and an inner concentric arm that are telescopically slidable relative to each other, a culvert cleaning tool engaged to the inner arm of the telescoping arm member, and a telescoping ram having at least one concentric cylinder and a piston that are telescopically slidable relative to each other, wherein a distal end of the piston is attached to the culvert cleaning tool for positing the culvert cleaning tool inserted in an opening of the culvert.

Abstract: A steam iron includes a housing, a water tank and a boiler mounted in the housing, a water supply pipe for guiding water from the water tank to the boiler for boiling, a relief pipe connected between the boiler and the water tank for guiding steam from the boiler to the water tank when an internal pressure of the boiler is excessively high, a valve flap-operated one-way check valve mounted in the water supply pipe to let water pass from the water tank to the boiler and stop steam from pass through the water supply pipe to the water tank, and a piston-operated relief valve mounted in the relief pipe for enabling steam to pass to the water tank when the internal pressure of the boiler is excessively high.

Abstract: A personal medical calendar has a plurality of sheets where each sheet has calendar indicia on one side thereof and an informational form disposed on the other side for recording various medical related information, a front cover having an inside surface with a medical form disposed thereon for recording personal medical history information particular to a user, and a back cover where the plurality of sheets, the front cover and the back cover are connected to each other with a joining structure along one edge thereof. The personal medical calendar includes a medical event indicia key.

Abstract: A process for making a luminescent cemetery marker by applying a luminescent material to a cemetery marker is disclosed. The process can use luminescent material that is non-toxic and contains a luminescent pigment. The luminescent pigment can include a silicate aluminate.

Abstract: A greeting card melter has a panel enclosure consisting essentially of a shaped recess and a flange, a closure panel releasably secured against the mold panel, and a molded wax body having only a wax formulation disposed in a cavity of defined by the shaped recess and the closure panel. The molded wax body substantially conforms to the shape of the cavity. The greeting card melter optionally includes a greeting card having a leaf configured to hold the greeting card melter.

Abstract: A wire identification marker assembly and process for manufacturing the same is provided. The wire identification marker assembly is configured from a column of markers removably attached lengthwise on a substrate. In the process for manufacturing the wire identification assembly, a marker material is removably secured lengthwise onto a substrate.

Abstract: Apparatuses, methods, and systems are disclosed for mounting an erasable label on a tray or container without adhesive. In one embodiment, a label assembly is disclosed having an erasable writing surface mounted upon a semi-rigid core having a slot sized and shaped to fit on a side wall of a container. The writing surface may include a pair of opposing erasable tablets mounted on opposing sides of the core. The writing surface may be constructed to receive temporary dry-erase ink, water-soluble ink, or magnetic labels. The markings may be protected from accidental erasure by an elongate projection or rim, a removable transparent film, or the like. A method of using a label assembly is also disclosed. This Abstract is provided to comply with the rules and submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A sample display primarily intended to display colors and textures. The sample display includes multiple cards removably affixed to sheets. Colors and textures are displayed on swatches affixed to the cards. Individual cards can readily be removed from the sheets. The sheets can be bound together such as in a typical fan display.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying procedural information cards in the workplace includes a central shaft portion having a pair of ends, with each end including a generally semicircular ring portion adapted to capture the slots of one or more cards. The central shaft portion may be releasably captured in a channel of a universal mount or swing arm portion. Removal of the shaft portion from the channel permits the shaft portion to be split open along a break, thereby opening the rings along breaks in the manner of a split-ring binder. Alternatively, the shaft portion may be used alone (without a mount or swing arm) to hold a quantity of cards. The swing arm may be hinged upon a base portion and attached to the chassis or peripheral surface surrounding a computer video monitor, so that the swing arm and shaft portion can swing forward and around, toward the middle of the screen. When affixed to a monitor, the semicircular rings facilitate easy installation and flipping of instructional cards.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying procedural information cards on a computer video monitor includes a central shaft having an upper end and a lower end, the upper end capped by an upper cross member having an upper planar arm extending in one direction from the shaft, and an upper arcuate arm extending the opposite direction. The lower end is terminated by a lower cross member having a lower planar arm and a lower arcuate arm. The apparatus includes means for affixing the apparatus to a surface on a computer video monitor. The arcuate arms of the apparatus extend outwardly from the monitor to facilitate installation and flipping of the cards. Each of the arcuate arms comprises a generally semi-circular ring, and means for preventing inadvertent removal of the cards from the arcuate arms.

Abstract: An image display device with microlight and soft light panel includes light sources and a transparent panel. The said light sources are inlayed in the grooves of the edges of the said panel. The said images to be displayed are mounted on the surface of the panel or formed by the concave-convex parts inside or outside the surface. With the illumination of the micro power light sources, the device gives a soft light indirectly through the reflection or refraction of the light and can be used for long continued illumination indoors or outdoors or in dark conditions. The images that the device gives look clear and have strong stereo feelings and various changes. The device has lower costs and longer life and can be particularly used as safe and fire-fighting image signs in dark places such as cinemas, underpasses etc. Also it can be used for illumination.

Abstract: A collapsible signaling device bearing a pair of opposed message panels is convertible between a display configuration and a compact linear storage configuration. The message panels are joined together at spaced apart points along their periphery using spacers to form a pocket having an internal cavity. A mast is insertable within the pocket and is joined to the panel members at its upper end. A pair of struts of spring material are joined at one end to the upper end of the mast and are joined at their lower ends to a slider member which is slidably movable with respect to the mast. As the slider member is advanced toward the upper end of the mast, the struts are outwardly bowed imparting outwardly directed tension to the periphery of the message panels.

Abstract: A signage system comprising: a sign holder with a slot located along a length of the sign holder; a wall; and where the sign holder is attachable to a top surface of the wall.

Abstract: A modular sign for use in a business conference environment where there is a need identify specific people or groups having a base, a vertical support member and additional vertical and horizontal member all of which are arranged to carry and display a display member. The display member has a signage face on each side. The sign is easily broken into individual horizontal and vertical member for storage and travel.

Abstract: A display system for suspending visuals for exhibit, training or advertising made up of an assembly of commercially available items, and used to display a banner or sign in a manner that is particularly useful on the set of a local television station. One embodiment has elastic cords, slotted tubular members, floor anchors, cord hooks, cord locks and a ceiling interface. When a rigid sign is situated with its bottom edge positioned in the lower tubular member slot and its top edge in the upper tubular member slot, the sign is suspended for viewing. In another embodiment, horizontal rods are supported by two tubular members with portions of the rods extended beyond the ends the tubular members. Several banner clips are used to clip a banner to the portions of the rods extending beyond the ends of the tubular members to suspend the banner for viewing.

Abstract: An advertisement arrangement for an article of merchandise may include a display sleeve having at least one open end. The display sleeve may have a front side with a border and a window with a perimeter defined at least partially by the border. It may also include a back side opposite to the front side. The front and back sides may be flexible so as to permit at least a portion of the article of merchandise to be passed into an interior of the display sleeve via the at least one open end of the display sleeve. An advertising information sheet may be removably disposed within the display sleeve, visible through the window. The advertisement arrangement may be configured to allow the advertising information sheet to be exchanged for a different advertising information sheet.

Abstract: An apparatus and related method for conveying information associated with containers. The apparatus comprises a container supporting modification means which when selectively altered effectively changes the appearance of the container such that a unique visual communication is produced. The related method comprises selectively altering the modification means supported by the container thereby providing a unique visual communication.

Abstract: A matting system for framing, archiving and displaying display items having a display board with window openings, a carrier board with window openings in line with and slightly larger than the window openings of the display board. The carrier board having hinged doors, which fit into the window openings and a backer board which holds the doors of the carrier board closed so as to maintain the display item between the door and a frame extension created between the dissimilar sized openings of the display board and the carrier board.

Abstract: A modular, easy to assemble, readily expandable, and fun to build display frame for cards, art, pictures, drawings, etc., is disclosed. The display frame comprises individual modular pieces, which may be assembled to form a multitude of different display concepts.

Abstract: A display device made of transparent flexibly resilient plastic having a pair of nestable members forming a weather resistant framed area for holding flat planar display material such as a photograph or memorabilia or advertising material or the like.

Abstract: A decoy and method of moving a decoy, the decoy having a body and a movement system for causing the decoy to move. The movement system comprising guide means connected to the body and drive means for driving the guide means so as to impart movement to the body in at least two directions simultaneously.

Abstract: A method and device for collecting animals living on or in a water bottom such as crustaceans and shellfish and fish, wherein a collecting device (5) is moved over the bottom, which collecting device is provided with means for moving the animals from or off the water bottom, in particular at least one tine (14) that can penetrate into the bottom and with which said animals can be taken or forced from or off the bottom, while said at least one tine is provided with fluid outlet means (17) through which under pressure, a fluid, in particular water, is forced into the bottom, such that a top layer of the bottom is stirred up and animals living therein or thereon are dislodged, which animals are captured in the collecting device. The or each tine is movable on the basis of signals, produced by detecting means (21) for detecting the animals. Preferably, the detecting means are placed in front of the tines.

Abstract: An improved self-spreading trawl (13) includes first panels (56T, 56B) which when towed through a body of water (12) separate on opposite sides of the trawl's central axis (62). Portions of panels (56T, 56B) form portions of the trawl's mouth (26). The trawl (13) also includes second panels (56P, 56S) which separate on opposite sides of the central axis (62) from the sides occupied by the panels (56T, 56B). Portions of panels (56P, 56S) form portions of the trawl's mouth (26). Regions of panels (56P, 56S) generate more outwardly directed lift than corresponding regions of the panels (56T, 56B). When towed through the body of water (12): a) a distance separating the panels (56P, 56S) exceeds; b) a distance separating the panels (56T, 56B). Also a braided product strand which includes at least 3 plaits (76, 102), at least one (76) of which is larger than the others (102), advantageously exhibits less drag and vibration.

Abstract: The invention has a hook on one end of the enclosure to hook to an eyelet of a fishing pole and could have a bendable tongue to close the open hook end. The hook is part of the container which encloses the lure and has an opening for the fishing line on the opposite side of the container leading back to the real. The container is hinged to open and close or could be in two parts that snap together. The enclosing “box” could be cylindrical, square, or round. The idea is to enclose fishing lures or single hooks which come in many sizes and shapes while leaving them on the fishing pole.

Abstract: A fishing lure is provided for attracting and catching fish which is in the form of a sleeve with a hook, at the rear end and the front end of which has means to which the sleeve is attached for allowing the sleeve to swivel around a central axis and when the lure is dragged through the water it gives the appearance of a life-like movement of the lure. One are more hook are concealed within the sleeve and when the lure is pulled through the water the sleeve undulates or moves in such a manner as to give the impression that the lure is alive.

Abstract: An apparatus provides for the killing of insects by trapping the larvae. In one preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a container with a protrusion and a second non-horizontal surface, such as a funnel, positioned above the protrusion. The funnel defines an opening above the protrusion. A barrier may also be included that abuts the underside of the funnel. A liquid is placed in the container at a level at least above the opening such that eggs laid in the water become larvae that swim downward and are directed through the opening by the funnel and are directed away from the opening by the protrusion. The larvae either drown or become trapped adult mosquitoes. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that allows a searcher or reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A glue board assembly includes a first substrate member which has a first adhesive layer and a release member overlying the first adhesive layer. A second substrate member has a second adhesive layer. The second substrate member is disposed overlying the release member with the second adhesive layer in contact with the release layer. The release layer enables a user to peel the first and the second substrate members apart thereby exposing the adhesive layers for use in entrapping vermin.