Abstract: Scanners and hinges thereof are provided. A hinge includes a first pivot portion, a second pivot portion, and a connecting portion. The first pivot portion is disposed on the cover. The second pivot portion is elastic, and is pivoted at the first pivot portion. The connecting portion is connected to the second pivot portion, and is disposed in the body. The cover rotates between a first angle and a second angle with respect to the connecting portion. When an angle intersected by the cover and the connecting portion exceeds a critical angle, the second pivot portion is separated from the first pivot portion by means of the elasticity of the second pivot portion.

Abstract: A hinge (10) that is arranged to be self-closing by the provision of two inter-engaged parts that are pivotable relative to one another, by each part including a respective barrel portion (30, 50), the two barrel portions (30, 50) being coaxially and end-to-end. Juxtaposed ends of the barrel portions (30, 50) each have a respective cam insert (35) therein. The cam inserts (35) are arranged such that an axial compressive force acting through the axis of the hinge (10) causes the hinge (10) to close. One of the barrel portions (50) is extended and has a damper (72) positioned therein. The damper (72) dampens relative axial movement of the two parts of the hinge (10). Thus, a door mounted on the hinge (10) in a door frame has its movement damped and tends not to slam closed.

Abstract: A hinge device rotationally connects a first member and a second member, and is capable of stopping one of the first member and the second member at an arbitrary angle. The hinge device includes a coil spring having a wound part and a coupling part provided on one end of the wound part, and a cylindrical spring member with a C-shaped section. The cylindrical spring member has a slit extending in a longitudinal direction thereof, and an outer diameter larger than an inner diameter of the wound part. The cylindrical spring member is retained in the wound part in a contracted state. The coupling part of the coil spring is connected to one of the first member and the second member, and an engaging part protruding from an end of the cylindrical spring member is connected to the other of the first member and the second member.

Abstract: The tailgate hinge includes a base, an arm having a curling portion at one end of thereof, and a hinge pin for rotatably coupling the arm to the base. A terminal of the curling portion is spaced apart from the arm by a gap which has a size that is small enough to prevent the hinge pin from escaping therethrough. Preferably, the curling portion is also provided with an opening at the surface thereof. The gap and the opening facilitate the discharge of the moisture accumulated inside curling portion, so that the corrosion of the hinge can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: A handle catch retainer is preferably for a door handle assembly including a support member coupled with the door and a handle disposed about the support member, the catch being configured to couple the handle and support member. The retainer includes a tubular base disposeable within the support member and an elongated holder connected with the base. The holder is configured to support the catch and is moveable between first and second positions with respect to the base, such that the catch is engageable with the handle when the holder is at the first position and the catch is nonengageable with the handle when the holder is at the second position. Further, the retainer is configured so that the holder is generally biased toward the first position. Preferably, the holder is integrally connected with the base such that the holder is biased to the first position by material forces.

Abstract: A tightening band used for fixing, for example, a cover for protecting a joint of a rotary shaft of an automobile, and a method for producing the same. The tightening band realizes an improved workability of attachment, a proper tightening strength, a wider applicable range of members to be tightened, and a stable tightening strength lasting for a long time. In the tightening band, a pattern of projections and depressions is formed on the surface of each component. Preferably, the pattern is formed by providing depressions, each having a depth of 2 ?m to 30 ?m, on the surface of a band main body, a lever plate, and a lever-plate fixing member.

Abstract: Buckle for tensioning the straps of fins or the like, having quick and simple fastening and unfastening means, comprising a base part designed to be attached to one side of the shoe of the fin, an intermediate lever hinged at one end by hinge pins to the said base part, and a terminal part which carries at one end the means of connection to the fin attachment strap, while its other end is hinged by the pins at a point on the said lever situated between the end hinged to the base part and its free end, characterized in that the lever possesses on its two flanks, near its free end, two elastically flexible wings, each having a tooth and an outwardly projecting pin, while the base is provided, likewise on each flank, in positions corresponding to the said teeth and to the said pins, with means for engaging with the said teeth, and for housing the said pins.

Abstract: A clamping collar comprising an open ring (10), each end of which carries a bearing tab (10A, 10B), and tightening means comprising a tightening bolt (14) whose shank passes through the bores (12A, 12B) in the bearing tabs, a nut (16), and a spacer (18). In order to tighten the collar, the head of the bolt or the nut are driven in rotation. The spacer is disposed between the element that is driven in rotation and the corresponding bearing tab. The spacer (18) is formed by a rolled-up blank disposed around the shank (14B) of the bolt (14).

Abstract: A spring fastener, which comprises two engagement springs in opposite sides of the fastener. Each engagement spring has an engagement portion comprising a hindrance portion, which increases considerably the removal to insertion force ratio as compared to such ratio when the engagement portion does not have the hindrance portion, thus permitting very easy insertion into, with considerably more difficult removal of the fastener from the slot of a panel.

Abstract: A resilient clip is disclosed for engaging a structure having a body with a pair of extending body portions and an elastic flange. The flange has an engagement surface and an engagement member, which engages the mounting structure. The elastic flange also has a base portion and a transition portion. A ramped surface of the engagement feature extends above the base portion. A substantially flat peripheral surface of the engagement feature in the transition portion is adapted to engage the panel to provide resistance to removal of the fastener from the mounting aperture. To manufacture a clip, a punch is used to apply a force to displace material of the elastic flange into a die cavity to form the engagement. The elastic flange portion is bent at a location passing through the engagement feature.

Abstract: An automatic lock slider 1 for a concealed slide fastener comprises a slider body 3, a locking lever 5 and a knob 11. The locking lever 5 is pivotally mounted on the slider body 3. A locking pawl 53 on one end 55 of the locking lever 5 is urged into a fastener element guide channel 39 of the slider body 3 by a spring 7, to prevent unintentional sliding of the slider 1 along a slide fastener. The knob 11 is attached to a connecting ring 9 through which the locking lever 5 is inserted. When opening or closing the slide fastener, the knob 11 rocks and lifts the locking lever 11 to withdraw the locking pawl 53 from the fastener element guide channel 39, thereby allowing movement of the slider 1 along the slide fastener.

Abstract: Fastener products, for example for use in hook and loop fasteners are provided. The fastener products include a sheet form backing, and, extending from the backing, a plurality of fastener elements that include a shape memory polymer. Method of making and using such fastener products are also provided.

Abstract: A carabiner with improved gate structure comprises: a metal hook and a locking mechanism; wherein the locking mechanism is composed of a safety latch, a tip, an inwardly and outwardly compressed spring, and a cylindrical latching arrangement; one end of the safety latch is pivotally cooperated with the fixed end of a metal hook, with a tip against the fixed end, and another end of the safety latch includes a clip-in opening for clip-in of the metal hook end; a cylindrical latching arrangement is sleeved to the external part of the safety latch, the invention is characterized in: providing an easier way to control the cylindrical latching arrangement and safety latch with a means that allows a orient ball bearing to slide to fit within a slotted guide.

Abstract: A karabiner including a generally C-shaped body having opposed free ends with a gap therebetween and a gate for closing the gap through constraint. The gate is formed of a wire member located on one free end of the body and includes a shaped free end. The other free end of the body is configured to receive the shaped free end of the gate, and includes a shape that corresponds substantially with the shape of the shaped end of the gate. In one embodiment, the loop is oriented substantially transversely to the plane of the karabiner body, and in another embodiment, the second free end of the body includes a recessed seat. A locking means on the gate or karabiner body is also disclosed.

Abstract: A colored fastener and method of use and manufacture thereof, wherein the fastener is manufactured to comprise the same coloration as an article of apparel for securing same, and wherein the fastener receives its coloration from a coating applied by one or more coating methods in order to render the fastener virtually invisible when in use. The fastener further provides a method for repair or attachment of accessories to clothing, wherein the fastener securing and/or repairing the accessory is invisible to the causal observer.

Abstract: A combination memorial and storage urn for cremated remains is disclosed, and may include a separate container/support and a pedestal for displaying the memorial.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for stuffer box crimping a multifilament yarn, wherein the yarn being processed is pneumatically advanced by means of a conveying fluid into a stuffer box chamber and compacted to a yarn plug, with the conveying fluid leaving the stuffer box chamber through openings and being removed by suction. To be able to influence the yarn plug formation mainly by the suction stream, the invention provides for constructing the source of vacuum as an injector, which connects to a source of pressure via a pressure connection and to a suction line via a suction connection that precedes in the direction of the flow. As a result, the suction stream of the conveying fluid is generated by a compressed air stream, with the compressed air stream and the suction stream being jointly discharged as a common airflow.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus of recycling a printed circuit board for separating and retrieving a metallic material, which includes a printed metallic material, and an insulating material, both composing the printed circuit board. Both the metallic material and the insulating material, which are separated and retrieved, are possible for recycling. In the method for recycling the printed circuit board, hot filtration equipment 4a and resin-metal separation equipment 51 are used in hot filtration process P400. The waste printed circuit board 1 is heated and force-filtered so that only the insulating material 1a pass through the filter. Then, the insulating material 1a and the metallic material 1b are separated and retrieved. It is preferred that the insulating body base 23 of the printed circuit board 100 as the waste printed circuit board is made of thermoplastic resin or a mixture of thermoplastic resin and inorganic loading material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surgical instrument for deploying a plurality of surgical fasteners. The method uses the step of building a frame with a proximal end and a distal end, and assembling a handle onto the proximal end of the frame. The method also involves the step of building a support structure at least partially from aluminum, such that the support structure is adapted to a plurality of surgical staples. The method also involves the step of assembling the support structure onto the distal end of the frame.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a surgical instrument for deploying a plurality of surgical fasteners. The method uses the step of building a frame with a proximal end and a distal end, and assembling a handle onto the proximal end of the frame. The method then uses the step of building a support structure adapted to support cartridge containing the plurality of surgical fasteners, and assembling the support structure onto the distal end of the frame. The method also uses the step of building a closure member for supporting at least a portion of the plurality of surgical fasteners for movement from the open position to the closed position. Wherein the step of building the closure member uses the step of molding the closure member from a plastic.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming positioning grooves on torsion wrench, which is not only able to overcome the problem of high cost in milling grooves on torsion wrench, but also able to reduce material cost, the method including the steps as: First, Forming a base body of a torsion wrench; Second, Extrusion-forming positioning sleeve; Third, cutting the positioning sleeve; Fourth, assembling the positioning sleeve to the base body of the torsion wrench: Fifth, assembling adjustable ring and adjustable bushing.

Abstract: There are disclosed methods of and apparatus for interconnecting lined metal pipes (110, 120), applying in particular to the offshore oil and gas industry. Corrosion is a common problem in the industry. Lining pipes overcomes the problem, but welding sections of pipe together can be a complicated and time-consuming task, requiring dedicated and sophisticated tooling. More desirable is the ability to use conventional pipe-laying equipment (20, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90) with little additional tooling. As such, there are disclosed methods and apparatus compatible with known offshore connection methods, particularly where the spacing of joints on the pipe is less than 100 m. The chosen technique will not significantly impact the laying rate of the lined pipe, compared with unlined pipe.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a golf club head includes providing a body having an opening delimited by an inclined surface, providing a striking plate with an inclined surface, engaging the inclined surface of the striking plate with the inclined surface of the body, applying a force to the striking plate to tightly embed the striking plate in the opening of the body, moving a rotating pin along an engaging area between the striking plate and the body to proceed with friction welding, and surface finishing the engaging area between the striking plate and the body. For carrying out the method, a friction welding structure for a golf club head includes a body having an opening delimited by an inclined perimeter surface and a striking plate having an inclined perimeter surface.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a bed knife for a reel mower. The method includes cold roll forming spring steel, flattening and straightening the spring steel, shaping the spring steel through a plurality of rollers to impart a bending force upon the spring steel to define a mounting portion and an upturned portion, and grinding a portion of the upturned portion to form a cutting edge.

Abstract: A method and a device are for positioning and affixing magnets on a magnetic yoke member of an electric motor.

Abstract: The invention provides a lithium secondary cell including an inner electrode body impregnated with a non-aqueous electrolyte, made up of a positive electrode and a negative electrode each made of at least one metallic foil wound or laminated together and collectors to lead out a current from this inner electrode body. The edges of the metallic foil of the positive electrode and/or the negative electrode and predetermined parts of the positive electrode collector and/or negative electrode collector are joined together to lead out a current from the inner electrode body. The edges of the metallic foil, the edges (joint edges) arranged to be joined to the predetermined parts of the positive electrode collector and/or the negative electrode collector and the predetermined parts of the positive electrode collector and/or the negative electrode collector are joined together. The lithium secondary cell has excellent productivity and space-saving capability.

Abstract: A supercapacitor comprising a poly(3,4-ethylendioxythiophene) (PEDOT) and poly(3,4-propylenedioxythiophene) (PProDOT) as electrode couples for the capacitor and a pair of gel electrolyte layers disposed between the electrodes. The gel electrolytes are separated by a battery paper and are selected from a group consisting of a lithium salt and an organic electrolyte.

Abstract: A device for assembling together annular flanges by means of fastening bolts, in particular in a low-pressure turbine stage of the turbojet, one of the flanges has an element projecting from its face that faces the other flange and that is received in a notch in said other flange when the relative angular positioning of the two flanges is correct.

Abstract: An electric-component holding apparatus including a component holder which holds an electric component and includes an engaging portion, a holder-holding member to which the component holder is detachably attached, a lock member which consists of a substantially rigid body, and which is supported by the holder-holding member such that the lock member is movable relative to the holder-holding member, and is engaged with the engaging portion of the component holder to lock the component holder to the holder-holding member, and a locked-state maintaining device which includes an operable member and an elastic member and which maintains, owing to an elastic force of the elastic member, a locked state in which the lock member is engaged with the engaging portion of the component holder.

Abstract: A built-in component type multilayer wiring board includes at least one resin layer and at least one frame resin layer. The resin layer includes electronic components buried therein. The frame resin layer includes at least one of glass cloth, filler and nonwoven fabric. The frame resin layer includes no electronic component.

Abstract: A fabrication method for PCBs. The method includes providing a substrate having a layout area and a periphery area around the layout area on a surface, forming a patterned wiring layer, having a bus line in the periphery area, a plurality of pads in the layout area, a plurality of bridge lines providing electrical connection between the pads, and a plating line electrically connecting the bus line and pads, overlying the substrate, forming a patterned solder mask over the substrate and wiring layer, the patterned solder mask having a plurality of first openings respectively exposing the pads and plating a metal layer respectively overlying the pads, forming a plurality of second openings respectively exposing the bridge lines between the pads, and removing the exposed bridge lines.

Abstract: A turbine rotor repair method capable of forming a repair part by applying a deposit welding to a rotor material, the deposit welding being a thin deposit welding with a high deposition rate, wherein the repair part is formed by stacking beads by the thin deposit welding, and the thin deposit welding with the high deposition rate is performed by a submerged arc welding using a conductive flux.

Abstract: Method for manufacturing a stator or rotor component which is intended during operation to conduct a gas flow. A first wall part (14, 15) is placed with its one edge bearing against the flat side of a second wall part (9, 10), extending in the radial direction of the component, in such a way that the first wall part extends in the circumferential direction of the component. The edge of the first wall part is then laser-welded to the second wall part from an, in the circumferential direction, opposite side of the second wall part in relation to the first wall part in such a way that the joined-together portions of the wall parts form a T-shaped joint.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing a hollow blade (1) for a turbomachine in which the blade (1) is made from a preform (14) obtained from external primary parts (28, 30). In order to reduce costs, the root part (2) of the blade is formed from spare material (34) entirely located on only one of the two external primary parts of the preform (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for the initial setting of a refrigerant inlet/outlet pipe onto a header pipe for a heat exchanger to improve the initial setting property and the brazing junction property of the refrigerant inlet/outlet pipe with respect to the header pipe. The method utilizes a support board that is installed through the refrigerant tube connection holes to support and press a pipe expanding tool which deforms an end of the refrigerant inlet/outlet pipe on an interior side of the header pipe.

Abstract: Load-balancing and bearing removal devices useful in removing bearings, such as rolling element bearings, for rotating machine maintenance and replacement. Insulation assemblies useful with bearing assemblies that fit in openings in bearing brackets of rotating machines, such as large synchronous motors or generators.

Abstract: A guard of a safety razor blade unit has a lubricating strip (24) disposed in front of a backstop (23), and the edge of the backstop which contacts the skin during shaving is castellated to define channels (30) separated by lands (31). The channels (30) enable an effective layer of lubricant to remain on the skin until the blade positioned to the rear of the backstop contacts the skin in the course of a shaving stroke.

Abstract: A safety razor blade unit is provided including at least one blade with a sharp cutting edge extending lengthwise of the blade unit, the blade being carried by a blade assembly, a support structure to which the blade assembly is pivotally joined by a hinge running the length of the blade, the support structure including first spring elements, disposed along the length of the blade assembly, configured to resiliently oppose local deformation of the blade unit under shaving forces encountered in regions where the first spring elements act, and second spring elements, interposed between the support structure and blade assembly, configured to resiliently bias the blade assembly toward a normal position with respect to the support structure.

Abstract: Gardening shears may have a folding handle and handle extension connected by a pivot, with a projecting pin on one of the handle or extension which is received into two pin receiving channels on the other of the handle extension or handle. The handle extension nests into the handle when not in open position. The pin is located at a distance from the pivot. When the pivot is rotated, the pin enters the first channel, which is parallel to the direction of rotation of the pivot. The pivot may then slide in an elongated pivot channel, causing the pin to depart the first receiving channel and lock into the second receiving channel. The distance between the pivot and the pin and channels provides a greater lever arm to absorb torque, and the combination of two pin receiving channels allows the device to more securely lock into place.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a reciprocating power tool, more particularly, relates to a clamping device for a blade which will cut the workpiece when the cutting work is doing. The reciprocating power tool comprises: a housing, a reciprocating rod subassembly, an operating member clamping mechanism.

Abstract: A hair cutting apparatus, including a chassis to support a motor to drive a cutting blade, the apparatus comprising a rotary ring, including an inner circumferential surface, rotatably mounted on said chassis, a threaded screw, constrained within said chassis against non-rotational movement, having a head including an outer circumferential surface to engage with the inner circumferential surface of the rotary ring and a shaft including threads, the threaded screw rotating in response to the rotation of the rotary ring, a longitudinal positioner, having a socket including threads to engage with said threads of the threaded screw, to move in a longitudinal direction relative to the cutting blade in accordance with the rotation of the threaded screw, and a hair engagement comb coupled with said longitudinal positioner to position hair to be cut by the cutting blade.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ergonomic handle for a tool such as a utility knife. The handle includes a body having a first end and a second end. The body includes a lever arm attached to the second end of the body and a grip connected to and located perpendicular to the body. The lever arm rests against the back of a user's hand thereby stabilizing the handle during use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting member (7) for use in a device for shaving hair. The cutting member comprises a meal substrate (15) which is provided with a cutting edge (9). At least a portion of the substrate including the cutting edge is provided with a protective coating (19). According to the invention the coating (19) comprises a plurality of stacked pairs (21) of layers, wherein each pair of layers comprises a first layer (23) mainly comprising carbon (C) and a second layer (25) mainly comprising a metal, and wherein each pair of layers has a thickness (TP) between 1 and 10 nm. The second layer preferably comprises Cr, Nb, Mo, Ti, V, or W. As a result, the coating has a superlattice structure which provides the coating with physical properties which are superior to the properties of the individual materials of the layers. In an embodiment wherein the second layer comprises Cr and each pair (21) of layers has a thickness of 1.

Abstract: A cutting tool is provided for preventing dust intrusion into a guide member effectively as well as cooling a housing, thereby maintaining an excellent operability. A cutting tool has a body housing including an upper housing and a lower housing. In front of a flange portion of the lower housing, right-and-left air outlets are provided. At the front end of the lower housing, right-and-left second guiding ports are provided. Further, between an insulating cover and the lower housing, clearances which allow the outlets and the second guiding ports to communicate with each other are provided. Therefore, when the insulating cover is placed, an air passage is formed in which cooling air discharged from the air outlets moves to the front passing through the clearances, and flows into a space as the junction through the second guiding ports to be discharged to the front.

Abstract: Provided are shavers that are particularly applicable to shaving a user's head, but that may be utilized for shaving any part of the body. More specifically, a shaver according to the present invention has one or more of the following elements: a wheel or other rolling device on the same side of the shaver as the razor blade or other shaving component, an adjustable finger hook for accommodating fingers of different sizes, and an attached stand for supporting the razor blade or other shaving component when the shaver is set down.

Abstract: A metalpoint drawing system is provided. The system may include a drawing surface having a sheet of translucent paper with a coating substance applied thereto. The coating substance may be a correction fluid. The system may also include a tool for use by an artist for creating a metalpoint drawing on the drawing surface. The tool may include a holder and a variable length flexible stylus held by the holder and an associated shading guide.

Abstract: This invention is used for creating straight marks along floor coverings to guarantee that they can be cut perfectly to the dimensions of the area. The template has two straight edges that function as rulers. Both of these edges are hinged and are parallel to each other. The hinges allow the tool to be adjusted to fit and mark any area. In the center, between the hinged bars, there is a pencil holding plate that holds the scribing tool. This pencil is held in place by an adjustable wing nut enabling the pencil to be manipulated as necessary. Alternatively, in the second embodiment, the center plate may include graduated holes for accepting the pencil. Finally, the entire apparatus includes rolling wheels, allowing it to easily move along edges and mark the floor coverings.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of targeting. The method includes positioning a sight point so that the sight point can be used to shoot targets located at different positions relative to the shooter. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sighting arrangement for facilitating the practice of the above-identified method.

Abstract: The weaponry camera sight has a digital electronic display of the sight picture for the shooter. The display may be magnified as desired, thereby eliminating need for a scope sight. The device may also include a range finding device, with range information being provided on screen. The camera may also be used to record the image viewed on screen, if so desired. Remotely situated controls may be provided for operating the zoom magnification and recording feature, thereby allowing the shooter to operate the present camera sight without need to move his or her hands on the weapon. The present camera sight is particularly well suited for use with an archery bow, but may be used with a firearm if so desired.

Abstract: Disclosed is a celestial identification device. According to some embodiments, the device includes a housing, a positioning sensor, and a light generator structured to generate an indicator beam that can be pointed at celestial objects. The positioning sensor can include sensors to determine altitude and azimuth of the device. The light generator can be a laser and mounted to a moveable pivot or deflected by mirrors and/or lenses such that the light beam points in a different direction than the housing. The device can be coupled to a feedback device, such as an audio player to communicate information about celestial objects to a user. The device can also contain or be coupled to a database of celestial objects such that, when combined with the positional data of the device, can determine at which object the device is pointing.