Abstract: A method for manufacturing a twisted handle of a hand tool includes a step of forging the handle, annealing the handle; machining the handle to have a full scale; polishing the handle; twisting the handle by a twisting device; secondary polishing the twisted area of the handle; proceeding a heat treatment to the handle; vibrating the handle to obtain a fine surface of the handle, and electroplating the handle. The twisting device includes a clamping unit to clamp an end of the handle and a rotating unit to hold the handle and rotate 90 degrees.

Abstract: A method for producing concentric machine components includes the steps of: forming a blank including a tubular wall which has an inner wall face confining a central first hole that has an axis, and an outer wall face surrounding the inner wall face; cutting the blank along a cutting line that is centered at the axis of the first hole to divide the blank into inner and outer rings; boring the inner and outer rings to form a plurality of cavities at intervals in confronting surfaces of the inner and outer rings, the cavities in the inner ring complementing respectively the cavities in the outer ring to form pin holes; and placing a plurality of pins respectively in the pin holes.

Abstract: To secure insulation between electrical conductors at a coil end, a first electrical conductor at one coil end is arranged so as to intersect a radially adjacent second electrical conductor at one point or more. The electrical conductor is formed with radial indentations in side faces that are opposite side faces in opposing electrical conductors at any of the intersecting portions, the indentations having depths that increase toward the near ear of the electrical conductors. Sufficient clearances are thereby secured between electrical conductors in their intersecting portions near their ends where the insulating films are susceptible to damage because of welding heat. Electrical insulation is thus ensured, and the cooling efficiency at the coil end is improved.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for precise lapping of recessed and protruding elements in a workpiece is disclosed. According to one embodiment, a system is provided having an air bearing surface with electrical components embedded therein to provide a desired surface dimension thereof. The described system embodiment comprises a non-abrasive lapping plate having a lapping surface with a plurality of grooves therein, a support structure for supporting a workpiece such that an air bearing surface thereof is exposed, and a non-abrasive liquid. When the non-abrasive liquid is dispensed between the air bearing surface and the lapping plate, the lapping plate contacts the air bearing surface such that the air bearing surface is lapped solely by the grooves in the lapping plate. The electrical components of the air bearing surface are lapped such that they are substantially uniform in dimension relative to the air bearing surface.

Abstract: A stator transformer is composed of a concave metal ring formed by drawing a metal plate produced by pressing, and a planer metal plate formed by pressing. The concave metal ring has a bottom having a through hole in which a rotor is to be disposed, and a side formed upstanding at the bottom. The side has a circular or elliptic guide hole for guiding a lead wire connected to a stator transformer coil to the outside. The metal plate has the through hole in which the rotor is to be disposed. The concave metal ring has therein the stator transformer coil wound around a bobbin. The metal plate and the end of the side of the concave metal ring, which is formed upstanding at the bottom, are integrated with each other by, for example, welding or force-fitting.

Abstract: An apparatus of determining acceptability of a press contact terminal including press contact blades which are separated from each other when the wire is inserted between the press contact blades so that a core wire is electrically connected to the press contact terminal, includes: a storing unit which stores a reference data showing a relationship between displacements of the blades when the wire is brought into press contact with a normal one of the terminal and contact loads between the blades and the core wire; an inserting unit which holds the terminal and inserts the wire between the blades; a measuring unit which measures the displacement of the blades caused by the insertion of the wire; and a predication determining unit which determines the acceptability of the terminal by predicting the contact loads and the core wire based on the displacement and the reference data.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a camshaft for an engine having cylinder head bolts, includes providing a tube, placing at least one separately produced cam in a position on the tube along an axis of the tube, fastening the cam to the tube and pressing at least one external indentation into the tube at a part of the circumference of the tube. The indentation is pressed transversely toward the tube axis into inner and outer surfaces of a wall thickness of the tube at an axial location along the tube axis and does not encircle the tube. The indentation is also disposed along the tube and beside the cam with no part of the indentation being covered by the cam and the indentation being sufficiently deep to allow access to the cylinder head bolts of the engine.

Abstract: A component has an internal space and has lost first material from a damage site. At least a first portion of a sacrificial element is placed within the internal space. A repair material is deposited at least partially in place of the first material. The sacrificial element is removed.

Abstract: A process for producing a pulley for a belt drive CVT, including subjecting tapered surfaces of a preform of at least one of input and output pulleys to surface hardening, subjecting the surface-hardened tapered surfaces of the preform to hard turning to form microgrooves radially spaced from one another thereon, between which microprojections are formed, and reducing a height of the microprojections. Alternatively, a process for producing a pulley for a belt drive CVT, including subjecting tapered surfaces of a preform of at least one of input and output pulleys to surface hardening, subjecting the surface-hardened tapered surfaces of the preform to shot peening, and subjecting the shot-peened tapered surfaces of the preform to finishing to form microgrooves having a substantially equal pitch thereon.

Abstract: A steering wheel for an automobile is provided. The steering wheel comprises: two surface elements, each formed by stacking a decorative layer and a reinforce layer, joined together at seams; a core material layer disposed to the inside of the surface elements; a metal core disposed to the inside of the core material layer, the surface elements, the core material layer, and the metal core being integrated to form the steering wheel; and fiber reinforcing layers which are provided between the reinforce layer and the core material layer, and which bridge one surface element and the other surface element across the seams of the surface elements. The fiber reinforcing layers are made of material selected from glass fibers, carbon fibers, aramide fibers, and metal fibers. Fibers having lengths of at least 25 mm are scattered in the core material layer.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for mounting a wheel on an axle housing in the form of an axle tube (1) for vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles, whereby the wheel is fixed e.g. with wheel bolts to a wheel hub, pivoting on the axle stub (2) of the axle tube (1) and the axle stub (2) is clamped on to an end section (3) of the axle tube (1) as a separate component. For simplicity of manufacture and assembly combined with functional durability it is proposed that the end section (3) of the axle tube (1) is cylindrical on the inside and has at least one longitudinal slit (4), that the axle stub (2) fits into the end section (3) of the axle tube (1) with an externally corresponding cylindrical connecting section (5) and that the end section (3) of the axle tube (1) is radially clamped on to the connecting section (5) of the axle stub (2) by means of at least one longitudinally continuously split clamping ring (6) positioned on the end section (3) of the axle tube (1).

Abstract: In a knife, the combination, comprising a cartridge, a blade carried by the cartridge, a holder supporting the cartridge so that the blade projects from the holder, a shield for the blade, carried to be displaced relative to the holder and blade to expose the blade, for cutting.

Abstract: A razor and trimmer combination assembly includes an elongated handle, a razor blade, a trimmer and a motor. The razor blade is disposed at or adjacent a first end of the handle. The trimmer mounts on the handle and includes a moving blade. The motor drives the moving blade.

Abstract: A method of shaving with a shaving apparatus including an undercutter assembly having a primary undercutter and a secondary undercutter, the primary and secondary undercutters having interleaved blade elements. The method includes the steps of: reciprocally moving the undercutter assembly in hair shearing relation with an outer cutter; moving the primary undercutter relative to the secondary undercutter; trapping hairs which are to be cut between interleaved blade elements of the primary and secondary undercutters; pulling the trapped hairs by continued movement of the undercutter assembly in a respective reciprocation direction; and cutting the hairs between the outer cutter and the undercutter assembly.

Abstract: A utensil for cutting unique shapes in food comprising: a donut shaped member comprising a handle and a cutting blade; the cutting blade comprising an undulated contoured sheath terminating with a cutting edge, the contour imparting a novel and fanciful cutting design.

Abstract: A scissors set includes magnetic elements to provide the force to open the scissor members, and are particularly useful for miniature, multi-tool use. The scissors disclosed herein use magnets to provide the force of separation. Opposing same-polarity magnets provide high force when in proximity to each other and lower force once angular separation of the opposing jaws have begun. In one embodiment, the magnets can be provided as a series of inserts within the base of the jaws on the opposite side of the pivot than the blades. In another embodiment, one of the two poles can be provided in the tool body. In both cases, because the repelling forces do not require exact alignment as in the case of a spring, there is an opportunity to offset the magnet locations in any direction. Further, the use of magnets in scissors enables the scissors to be used as a magnetic cleanup tool, magnetic retrieval device, or magnetic attachment and storage.

Abstract: A ring blade (18) for use with a rotary knife (10) includes a first member that forms an annular blade member (90) having an annular cutting edge (96) for cutting into material with which it is brought into contact. A second member (92) is fixed to the annular blade member to provide a drive surface by which the ring blade is rotated. In one embodiment the blade member is machined. In another embodiment the blade member is cold formed from a thin sheet of hardenable steel.

Abstract: A trimmer head for use in a flexible line rotary trimmer including a housing adapted to be operatively connected to the trimmer to effect rotation of the head and a spool operatively connected to the housing for rotation therewith. The spool defines at least one inwardly extending line receptor channel, preferably formed by a plurality of inwardly tapered walls so as to be polygonal in cross-section. So configured, the channel walls will securely grip the cutting line upon the line being inserted in the channel and wound about the spool. To provide uniform winding of the line, a plurality of cam, cam abutment and sliding surfaces are operatively connected to the housing and spool such that when the spool is manually rotated relative to the housing in the drive direction, the spool is caused to reciprocate axially within the housing evenly distributing the line about the body of the spool.

Abstract: A food slicer includes a frame with a food-receiving platform having an aperture therein. A reversible cutting blade has first and second cutting edges and is selectively removably mountable on the frame in first and second positions for respectively disposing the first and second cutting edges in the aperture for engagement with food being moved along the platform. Support legs are rotatably carried by the frame for movement between a stowed position disposed against the frame entirely between inner surfaces of side walls thereof and a use position extending from the frame and laterally outwardly of the inner surfaces of the side walls.

Abstract: A peeler apparatus is provided having an ergonomic handle and a blade that can be rotated relative to the handle to accommodate different peeling styles. The blade can be rotated in order to position the blade in a variety of positions relative to the handle. Such positions include perpendicular, parallel left, parallel right, 45 degree left, and 45 degree right positions. Variations of the peeler can be provided which enable rotations of 180 degrees, 360 degrees, and/or other angles as desired. A user-operable knob cooperatively engaged with a yoke permits the yoke and a blade secured to the yoke to rotate relative to the handle in response to rotation of the knob. A peeler having a blade fixed at approximately 45 degrees relative to the handle is also provided.

Abstract: A ring insert kit includes a plurality of ring inserts and optional a selection template. The ring inserts are arranged in predetermined sizes for selection using the template. The ring inserts are insertable into one or more finger receiving openings within a pair of scissors for reducing the opening size to accommodate the size of the user's fingers.

Abstract: A circular power saw (10), composed of a saw assembly (12) with a housing (14, 16) that encloses a motor and a saw blade (18) capable of being driven by the motor, and that includes a handle, whereby the saw assembly (12) is pivotably supported relative to a footplate (22) such that it can be adjusted between a minimum and maximum cutting depth, is protected against kickback by the fact that, during sawing, the saw assembly (12) is decoupled from handling forces acting on the saw blade (18), in particular from the handle (24).

Abstract: There is described a sharpener, in particular for cosmetic soft lead pencils, comprising a conical sharpener passage (10) and a sharpener blade (12) which is set approximately tangentially with respect to the sharpener passage (10) and which includes a clearance angle (18) with the sharpener passage (10). In order to achieve an excellent cutting behaviour or to avoid unwanted chatter during the cutting operation, the sharpener blade (12) includes with the sharpener passage (10) a clearance angle (18, 18?, 18?) which becomes continuously greater towards the tapering front end (20) of the sharpener passage (10).

Abstract: The rotation-angle detecting device of the present invention contains two rotators having the same number of teeth, which engage with a gear fixed to a rotation-detecting axle as a detected object. The detecting device further includes a controller. Receiving a rotation-angle signal from the rotators, the controller amplifies the signal, performs calculations, and stores the results. The controller converts each rotation-angle signal from each rotator into each periodic waveform output having the same crest value, and stores an initial phase difference value at initial setting. In driving operations, monitoring an evaluation value calculated with reference to the initial phase difference value, the controller determines that abnormalities occurred, if the evaluation value exceeds a predetermined abnormality-evaluation threshold.

Abstract: The determination of the three-dimensional orientation of a body relative to two horizontal reference directions with increased accuracy is performed by an inclinometer-based elevation measurement device which has at least three, and preferably eight individual inclinometers. The individual inclinometers are positioned relative to a housing of the measurement device in such a manner that they point in different directions in space and each combination of three individual inclinometers combines to form a triad for computationally determining the measured orientation values of the body in a first step. Thereafter, in second step, the measured orientation values are combined in a weighted or unweighted form to produce an overall measured value of the body having substantially higher precision.

Abstract: A guide clamp including a generally, straight elongate guide bar, a first clamp assembly mounted at one end of the guide bar, a second clamp assembly slidingly mounted along the guide bar, the clamp assemblies being adapted to clamp a workpiece therebetween, an end cap affixed to an opposite end of the guide bar, wherein at least one of the clamp assemblies includes a clamp body that is pivotable with respect to the guide bar.

Abstract: A template system for guiding drywall cutouts has at least one control box incorporating a stud-finder, and a system of interconnecting extensions attached to the control box, the extensions forming a predetermined geometrical shape. The template system is characterized in that, with the template system positioned against a drywall, individual edges of the interconnecting extensions serve as guides for a cutting tool to cut out a portion of the drywall in the predetermined geometrical shape formed by the interconnecting extensions.

Abstract: An apparatus for checking diameter and roundness of crankpins (42) in the course of the machining in a grinding machine, includes a Vee-shaped reference device (70), a gauging device with a movable feeler (67) associated with the Vee-shaped device (70) and a movable support (5, 40, 41, 60) device for the Vee-shaped reference device. The movable support device is coupled (5) to the grinding-wheel slide (1) and includes, in working condition, two parallelogram structures (40, 41) in series enabling substantially translation displacements of the Vee-shaped device (70).

Abstract: A template for evaluating a part, comprising: a surface having a shape corresponding to the part; and at least one element on the surface corresponding to a desired location of a feature on the part. A method of evaluating a part, comprising the steps of: providing a template having a shape corresponding to the part and at least one element thereon corresponding to a desired location on the part; associating the template with the part; and using the element to determine whether the feature is at the desired location.

Abstract: A container for a combination moisture absorber and deodorizer is constructed from an upper half and a lower half that, when joined together, define an enclosed interior. The upper half has a plurality of openings that allow ambient air to pass from outside the container to the enclosed interior. A tray is seated above a collection surface on the lower half and is provided with a plurality of openings that allow moisture absorbed from the air to pass from the tray to the collection surface. A moisture absorbing medium that is preferably dissolvable is preferably provided on the tray for transforming moisture from the air into liquid that passes through the tray and collects on the collection surface. A deodorizing medium is also preferably provided on either the tray or the collection surface (or both) for adding a deodorizing effect.

Abstract: A drying apparatus comprising a heat pump apparatus in which a refrigerant circulates through a compressor, a radiator, a throttle apparatus and an evaporator in this order, in which air heated by the radiator is introduced into a dry chamber, the air coming out from the dry chamber is cooled by a cooling apparatus, the air cooled by the cooling apparatus is dehumidified by the evaporator, and the air dehumidified by the evaporator is again heated by the radiator, wherein the drying apparatus further comprises compressor input detecting means for detecting input of the compressor, and cooling quantity control means for controlling a cooling quantity of the cooling apparatus using a value detected by the compressor input detecting means.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a bio-mass processing system, and method of processing waste bio-mass, wherein one or more mixers mixes a bed of bio-mass material such as manure at substantially any and all locations in length and width portion of the bed, in a dryer. Heated air percolates upwardly through the bed. Separation apparatus separates a relatively dryer fraction of the bio-mass material from the dryer. The separated finished product from the dryer is optionally fed to a boiler where the dried bio-mass material is burned. Heat of combustion from the boiler is used as dryer heat for drying the bio-mass feed material in the dryer. Excess heat is optionally used to produce steam, which powers a turbine, which powers an electrical generator. Residual ash from the combustion process comprises about 2% by weight of the solids content of e.g. a feed stream coming into the dryer.

Abstract: In one of the many embodiments, a method for processing a substrate is provided which includes generating a first fluid meniscus and a second fluid meniscus on a surface of the substrate where the first fluid meniscus being substantially adjacent to the second fluid meniscus. The meniscus also includes substantially separating the first fluid meniscus and the second fluid meniscus with a barrier.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is provided to dry veneer or other items by vaporization of moisture in the item. Apparatus has an insulated chamber with a frame and a drawer with a door. A mesh surface of the drawer supports item for drying with a heater at sub-atmospheric pressure inside of the chamber. Item is placed on the layer of mesh of the drawer of the apparatus and secured with fasteners such as another layer of mesh. The drawer with fastened item is placed into the chamber of the apparatus. With the drawer fully engaged within the chamber, the drying apparatus is closed with an airtight seal. A pump draws a vacuum in the chamber and heat is directed at the item to raise the temperature of the item to less than 160° F., particularly between 120° F. to 150° F. Apparatus can dry veneer in less than five minutes.

Abstract: In one of the many embodiments, a method for processing a substrate is disclosed which includes generating a first fluid meniscus and a second fluid meniscus at least partially surrounding the first fluid meniscus wherein the first fluid meniscus and the second fluid meniscus are generated on a surface of the substrate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a cover for a dryer. The dryer is adapted, when in operation, to heat a gas stream. The dryer includes a cover mounted to at least one section of an outer wall of the dryer, in particular a rear wall of the dryer. A passage through which the gas stream can flow is formed, at least sectionwise, by the cover. The cover can include a heating unit having at least one heating element such that the gas stream flows around the heating element when the dryer is in operation.

Abstract: Disclosed is a clothes dryer comprising a drum rotatably installed in a cabinet; a suction duct having a suction port for providing air inside the cabinet into the drum, and connected to the drum at one side of the drum; a suction fan arranged in the suction duct, for sucking air inside the cabinet through the suction port; and a suction guide extendingly installed from an outer circumferential surface of the suction port, for guiding air introduced to the suction duct. Thus, as the suction guide is installed at the suction port, it can be achieved to restrain a noise generation due to an air flow, to facilitate to cool a motor and to enhance an energy efficiency.

Abstract: Transpiring and cushioning shoe having a sole comprising an insole through which holes pass, a tread and an elastic intermediate structure having in it a plurality of small chambers placed side by side each communicating, by means of a one-way suction valve through the holes in the insole, with the inside of the shoe, and by means of an expulsion valve in the tread, with the outside so that with every step taken, due to alternating pressure of the shoe on the ground, air contained in the chambers automatically flows outside and is replaced, in said chambers, by air from inside the shoe containing perspiration and heat.

Abstract: A sandal with a drainage system is provided. The sandal includes a footbed having an upper support surface, a bottom sole, and a central portion therebetween. A plurality of drainage apertures are provided on the upper support surface of the footbed. A vertical drainage channel extends from each drainage aperture into the central portion of the footbed. A plurality of horizontal drainage channels extend within the central portion of the footbed from the vertical drainage channels to exit apertures about a peripheral edge of the sandal.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to footwear such as a shoe, including an athletic shoe, with a shoe sole, including at least one orthotic section formed at least in part by midsole material. The insertable midsole orthotic is removably inserted within the shoe upper, the sides of which hold it in position. The shoe sole includes a concavely rounded side or underneath portion, which may be formed in part by the insertable midsole orthotic. The insertable midsole orthotic may extend the length of the shoe sole or may form only a part of the shoe sole and can incorporate cushioning or structural compartments or components. The insertable midsole orthotic provides the capability to permit replacement of midsole material which has degraded or has worn out in order to maintain optimal characteristics of the shoe sole.

Abstract: Footwear, particularly athletic shoes, that has a sole structure copying support, stability and cushioning structures of the human foot. Still more particularly, this invention relates to the use of the shoe upper portion to envelop one or more portions of the shoe midsole in combination with portions of the shoe sole having at least one concavely rounded portion of the sole outer surface, relative to a portion of the shoe sole located adjacent to the concavely rounded outer surface portion, and at least one convexly rounded portion of the inner surface of the midsole component, relative to a portion of the midsole component located adjacent to the convexly rounded portion of the inner surface of the midsole component, all as viewed in a frontal plane cross-section when the shoe sole is upright and in an unloaded condition.

Abstract: Application-specific midsoles and method of designing midsoles are described herein. The midsole includes a plurality of cells that extend generally upward from a generally flat support structure and provide the ability to selectively attenuate the ground reaction forces that result when one engages in activities associated with the application for which the shoe midsole is designed. The midsole comprises a plurality of zones. The shock attenuation properties of each zone is determined by the geometry of the cells in the zone and material composition of the midsole.

Abstract: A midsole structure for an athletic shoe includes an upper midsole (3) formed of a soft elastic material, a lower midsole (4) disposed under the upper midsole (3) and formed of a soft elastic material, and a wavy plate assembly (5) interposed between the upper midsole (3) and the lower midsoles (4). The wavy plate assembly (5) is comprised of a wavy board (50) and a pair of sidewall members (51) provided discretely from the wavy board (50) and disposed on opposite sides of the wavy board (50). Each of the sidewall members (51) is composed of a wavy bottom-portion (51b) overlapping the wavy board (50) and an upraised portion (51a) extending upwardly from the wavy bottom portion (51b) to face a side surface of the upper midsole (3). Provision of the wavy board (50) and the sidewall members (51) discretely from each other simplifies a layout of a mold for forming the wavy plate assembly (5), thereby reducing a manufacturing cost.

Abstract: Footwear, incorporating a reversible a tongue, wherein one side or the other of the tongue may be adhered for pivot to the upper central vamp portion of the shoe, to display that side during wearing of the shoe, or turned, to provide a variation in the styling of the shoe. The tongue may further contain a pouch or pocket, secured by any type of fastening device such as Velcro that allows ready access into the tongue, for deposit or removal of personal items. One or more of the surfaces of the formed pocket, in the tongue, may be formed of a transparent or clear material, to allow any personal item deposited therein to be readily viewed.

Abstract: A bunker style pull-on boot comprises a special ankle support designed to conform to the natural curvature of the human foot. The support wraps around the entire back half of the ankle area. As an integral part of the boot, it provides a grasp of the entire ankle area to securely anchor the foot into the boot to prevent heel lift when walking or running.

Abstract: Footwear with an improved sole, and an improved sole and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The improved sole includes at least one pod secured in situ to a molded outsole. Each pod includes a ground-engaging end and an upper end having an outwardly extending flange proximate thereto. In the method for manufacture of the sole, the outsole is secured to the pods in situ. The outsole and pods are formed from different materials and are secured in situ during formation of the outsole, with each pod placed in a mold cavity section and the flange being encapsulated by the moldable outsole material.

Abstract: A sole nail comprises an assembly post having a plurality of rubber claws; the assembly post having a via hole forming an upper and a lower opening in the assembly post; a part of the assembly post having thread; an elastomer enclosing an periphery of the assembly post having thread; a steel nail passing through the via hole of the assembly post; an upper end of the elastomer resisting against a bottom of the steel nail; a seat having a screw hole penetrating through the seat; the seat being engaged into a lower sole of shoe; and a waterproof pad made of soft rubber; a bottom of the waterproof pad corresponding the steel nail being formed with a groove; and an upper sole covering upon the waterproof pad.

Abstract: A sole for an article of footwear to be used on a granular surface includes a sole of compressible material having an upper surface and a lower surface. A peripheral lip projects downwardly and outwardly from the lower surface of the sole. A plurality of fins projects downwardly from the lower surface of the sole.

Abstract: An item of footwear is intended for sports practice and is used to protect the feet and legs of a user. The footwear includes: a first rigid shell defining a body (2) which is designed to receive the foot of the user and which extends in a horizontal direction (8); a second rigid shell defining a shaft (4) which is designed to receive the leg of the user and which extends essentially along a vertical axis (10); and a connection (6) which joins the body and the shaft and which is used to rotate the shaft in relation to the body along two essentially-perpendicular rotation axes (8, 12) and to move the axes of the connections in relation to the body, such that the axes of rotation of the aforementioned connection essentially coincide with the axes of rotation of the foot in relation to the leg of the user.

Abstract: An iron including an additive reservoir and a device for spreading the additive onto an article. The reservoir contains at least one additive packaged in the form of microcapsules in suspension in a liquid, the microcapsules having membranes made of a material that is chemically compatible with the materials of the device used for spreading the additive.