Abstract: A vehicle collision repair system and process is provided. The system and process utilizes interdependent collision repair stages and specifically tooled stations or work spaces. The system and process utilizes a rail system for advancing vehicles having collision damage through the stages of the collision repair process.

Abstract: A stepping motor stator stack and rotor stack finishing method whereby the burrs remaining on the small tooth surfaces of the stacks can be eliminated and prevented from lodging in the spaces between laminations of a plurality of stacked steel plates, without causing dulling of these small teeth. After abrasive finishing is carried out, a high pressure liquid jet spray nozzle is introduced into the central cylindrical cavity of a stator stack, and while the nozzle is moved along the central axis of the central cylindrical cavity and rotated relatively centered on the central axis of the central cylindrical cavity, the high pressure liquid jet is sprayed from the jet orifices striking the small tooth surfaces of the stator stack facing the central cylindrical cavity so as to remove the burrs remaining on the small tooth surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus, a system and a method are provided to separate a gear from a shaft. The apparatus, the system and the method implement a base plate, a handle, a face plate, a first fastener, a second fastener, and/or a press. The gear is attached to a shaft of a motor. The fasteners connect and/or attach the face plate to the base plate. The fasteners extend through a passage in the gear. The gear is positioned between the face plate and the base plate which abuts a backside of the gear. The press is inserted into a central hole of the face plate and/or abuts a second side of the gear. The base plate maintains the gear in a stationary position with respect to the face plate and/or the press. The press engages the shaft and/or pulls the gear inward with respect to the face plate. As a result, a first side of the base plate moves the gear inward with respect to the face plate.

Abstract: A production line and a method for carrying out machining and cleaning operations on rectangular framework, such as window frames, is provided. Initially, elongate plastic frame members are welded together in a plastic frame welding machine, thereby forming two rectangular frameworks located one above the other. These are moved to a framework processing machine along separate predetermined paths where the first path being located above the second path. The paths are provided by horizontally extending guide arrangements on the machine which has at least one power tool for carrying out machining operations, this tool being supported by a transporting mechanism capable of moving the tool both horizontally and vertically. Machining steps are carried out on the two frame works while they are held one above the other in the processing machine.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of fabricating a motor vehicle bodywork part comprising a metal sheet. The metal sheet is shaped after previously being coated with a surface covering suitable for acting as a mechanical bonding interface with a thermoplastic material. The invention also provides a bodywork part, in particular a fender, a door, or a tailgate.

Abstract: An optical diffusion plate applied for a direct-type backlight module and its manufacturing method are proposed complied with the present invention. By using the extrution technique, an extruder is used to extrude an optical diffusion plate. In case the material of the optical diffusion plate is changed, the texture of the roller should also be changed so that a prism array with a vertex angle corresponding to the refractive index of the material can be formed on the diffusion plate. Thereby, via the refractive index and the angle of the prism structure, the plate having a saw structure can change the propagation directions of the diffused light beams so as to focus the light beams, reduce the loss of the light and enhance the brightness. Besides, by disposing a one- or two-dimensional structure on the optical diffusion plate, the present invention needn't use the horizontal and vertical prism sheets simultaneously.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for piercing a metering disc from a workpiece of a fuel injector. The metering disc includes first and second surfaces that extend substantially parallel to a base plane. The first and second surfaces are spaced along a longitudinal axis that extends orthogonal with respect to the base plane. The apparatus includes a piercing tool that extends along a tool axis, a planar coordinate positioning mechanism, and a spherical coordinate positioning mechanism. The piercing tool is adapted to penetrate the workpiece. The planar coordinate positioning mechanism displaces parallel to the longitudinal axis of the piercing tool relative to the workpiece. And the spherical coordinate positioning mechanism pivots about the tool axis relative at least one of three axes.

Abstract: A non-magnetic material layer which is formed with a taper region of which the film thickness is gradually reduced over the top surface and the side of an upper core layer and the side of the gap layer is formed by cutting the gap layer and the upper core layer on a lower core layer with a track width and the lower periphery of the taper region is contacted with the top surface of the lower core layer. On the top surface of the lower core layer extending from the lower periphery of the taper region to the both sides, the slopes inclined in the direction apart from the upper core layer are formed and a protrusion having a track width is formed on the lower core layer. The material layer having the same material as the lower core layer adhered to the outside of the non-magnetic material layer is removed.

Abstract: A method is provided for preserving the transverse biasing of a GMR (or MR) read head during back-end processing. In a first preferred embodiment, the method comprises magnetizing the longitudinal biasing layers of the read head in a transverse direction, so that the resulting field at the position of the transverse biasing layer places it in a minimum of potential energy which stabilizes its direction. The field of the longitudinal biasing layer is then reset to the longitudinal direction in a manner which maintains the transverse biasing direction. In a second embodiment, a novel fixture for mounting the read head during processing includes a magnetic portion which stabilizes the transverse bias of the read head. The two methods may be used singly or in combination.

Abstract: A method for producing components for injection moulding comprising a body made of thermally conducting material with expansion coefficient matching that of the insulating layers and provided with a passage for the material to be injected. At least one strip of electrically conducting material with high change of resistance with temperature, forming a heating resistor or inductor is applied on a electrically insulating base layer previously directly applied on the body. At least one final insulating layer with low thermal emissivity is then applied to optimise electrical efficiency. The method utilises thermal spray techniques and can be applied also for production of other heating equipment.

Abstract: A component mounting method and a component mounting apparatus for picking up an electronic component, positioning the electronic component on a circuit substrate and mounting the electronic component to the circuit substrate are adapted to perform an idling operation during a pause of component mounting operation, thereby eliminating any degradation of the component mounting accuracy due to temperature changes.

Abstract: An electronic component extraction tool is provided. The extraction tool comprises two opposing deflectable arms connected to one another, each arm having an end with a first surface adapted to extend under a side edge of an electronic component and a second surface adapted to extend over a side edge of the electronic component. The tool further comprises a latch system comprising at least one latching projection on a first one of the arms adapted to engage a second one of the arms to latch the two arms and the ends in an inwardly deflected electronic component carrying position.

Abstract: An EMI shield for blocking and dissipating electromagnetic interference. The EMI shield includes a primary conductive member having a plurality of catches extending into a plurality of receptacles defined in an absorptive member so as to firmly connect the members. Advantageously, the absorptive member is sufficiently solid to be retained against the primary conductive member during normal use. In addition, the absorptive member is constructed of materials capable of withstanding a temperature range of 139° C. to 260° C. associated with most soldering operations. In this manner, the conductive and absorptive members can be attached prior to soldering of the EMI shield to electronic circuitry of a mobile station. The catches may have sharp edges allowing the absorptive member to be pressed onto the catches.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a rotor to be used in a dual-rotor lobe pump system for pumping a material at a periodic rate is provided. The method includes selecting a desired periodic flow rate for the material, selecting a number of lobes for the rotor, and selecting either a thickness of the rotor or a spacing between the dual-rotors' axes of rotation in the lobe pump. The method also includes determining the profile for the rotor based on the desired periodic flow rate, so that when the rotor is operated within the dual-rotor lobe pump system, the material can be pumped at substantially the desired periodic flow rate. In another embodiment of the invention, a lobe pump rotor profile is formed by the method described above.

Abstract: This patent relates to a machine that automatically assembles, inspects, and packages disposable prophylaxis angles. The machine includes a movable table including a plurality of fixtures on which angle components are assembled and the assembled angles are inspected. The movable table is surrounded by a number of stations, each of which performs a different operation of the assembly and inspection procedure. Feeders automatically supply the angle components to their respective stations for assembly. Angles that are incorrectly assembled are automatically rejected. Properly assembled angles are automatically sealed in individual bags. Individually bagged angles are counted into batches by the machine and automatically sealed into cartons.

Abstract: A vehicular frame assembly is manufactured by initially providing a vehicular frame assembly that is formed from a plurality of structural members, each having an inherent torsional rigidity. Then, a desired inherent torsional rigidity can be determined for at least one of the plurality of structural members. Lastly, the at least one of the plurality of structural members can be deformed to achieve the desired inherent torsional rigidity. Alternatively, the vehicular frame assembly can be manufactured by initially providing a plurality of structural members, each having an inherent torsional rigidity. A desired inherent torsional rigidity can be determined for at least one of the plurality of structural members, and the at least one of the plurality of structural members is deformed to achieve the desired inherent torsional rigidity. Lastly, the plurality of structural members can be assembled to form the vehicular frame assembly.

Abstract: A cylindrical bearing member which can hold a lubricating oil charged into blind grooves serving as oil reservoirs for a long period of time and thereby exhibit a lubricating function sufficiently and which can be mass-produced at low cost. The cylindrical bearing member is made with a plurality of blind grooves serving as oil reservoirs swaged on the inner circumferential surface of a pipe-shaped seamless cylindrical member by using a hollow die pin including a plurality of grooving protrusions on end portions of the outer circumferential surface of the die pin and provided with a plurality of diameter=expanding slits therein along the longitudinal direction of the die pin, and a diameter-expanding center pin EP, which is retractable in said hollow die pin HP. The hollow die pin is inserted into a hollow cylindrical part, and the center pin is inserted into the die pin to cause the protrusions to penetrate the interior cylindrical surface of the part.

Abstract: A nail clipper includes a first leg including a gripping edge and a second leg including a receiving edge and a holding edge, wherein the holding edge is configured to mate with the gripping edge. The clipper further includes a cutting leg including a cutting edge, wherein the first, second and cutting legs are each rotatably attached to the others at a single rotation axis.

Abstract: Shaving apparatus with at least one cutting unit (3) having an outer cutter (4) and an inner cutter (6) which is rotationally drivable with respect to the outer cutter by means of an driving shaft (18) of a driving device, which driving shaft exerts a prestress force (FY) on the inner cutter in the direction of the outer cutter. During cutting of a hair, the hair exerts a cutting force (FR) on the inner cutter (6), which force has a direction that is opposite to the driving force (FD) for driving the inner cutter.

Abstract: A foldable tool retainer capable of updating the tool easily comprises an upper casing sheet; an upper pad; a work tool; a lower pad; a resisting sheet; and a lower casing sheet. When updating the work tool, it is only necessary to press the upper button to drive a buckling end of the upper control sheet to separate from the edge of a rotary shaft of the resisting sheet so that the lower pad can rotate around the ratchet shaft of the lower casing sheet again and the rotary shaft moves out of the notch of the upper pad. Then other components are detached along a sequence of actions reversing to the assembly process. Thus work tool of different functions can be updated.

Abstract: A pair of hairdressing scissors can easily accommodate the hands and fingers of each user such as the thickness and length by bending the finger grip to a desired size and shape. Further, the hairdressing scissors has minimum limitations when changing the size of the finger grip. The hairdressing scissors do not cause discomfort to the fingers in the finger grips. The hairdressing scissors 1 include two shear bodies 2 joined together each having a blade 3 is on a front end A and a finger grip 4 on a back end B. The finger grip 4 is provided with a slit 6 and is configured by a shape and material that enable plastic deformation to be widened or narrowed. Both end portions 7 of the slit 6 are formed so that a side surface of each end portion passes one another.

Abstract: A power tool includes a braking system that minimizes a stopping time for a cutting blade of the power tool. The braking system includes a roller bearing clutch mechanism combined with a positive stop pin. The stop pin is provided at an end portion of a cable assembly. The cable assembly is coupled to a trigger through a lever on one end, with the stop pin and a return spring inserted into a gear box on the other end. When the trigger is in a released position, the stop pin fully engages into a positive stop on a bearing cage at a top portion of the drive assembly. The coiled return spring keeps the stop pin in position. When the trigger is pulled, the cable pulls the stop pin out of the positive stop.

Abstract: The hand-held device (21) is used for applying protective profiles (22) made of flexible material and comprising a spine and two lips to edges (24) of objects (23) for the purpose of protecting them. It includes two side panels (26) that are mounted parallel to one another spaced at a fixed distance from one another, a handle (25), and above and between the side panels on the protective profile outlet side a device (32) for guiding and pressing the protective profile (22) onto the edge (24), and below a device (33) in the form of a wedge element (34) for opening up the protective profile in the form of a wedge element (34), and underneath the wedge element (34) a device (37) with a guide surface for guiding the hand-held device (21) along the edge (24).

Abstract: An improved spoon apparatus and method includes a handle portion carrying a spoon bowl portion. The spoon bowl is clutched non-rotationally to the handle portion during a scooping motion to load the spoon bowl with food. At the initiation of the food scooping motion, essentially immediate clutching of the spoon bowl to the handle portion is effected by a fine-dimension ratchet structure of the inventive spoon. However, as soon as the scooping motion is completed by clearing of the spoon bowl from the food, the bowl portion is unclutched from the handle portion and becomes freely pivotal like a pendulum so as to remain level from side to side irrespective of rotation of the handle portion as a user moves the loaded spoon to the user's mouth. A unique combination of gravitationally induced torque as well as a gravitational force vector are utilized to effect unclutching of the spoon bowl from the handle portion.

Abstract: An electric cutting tool has a body, a chuck at an end of the body for attaching a cutting implement having a rear end including a recess, and a drive mechanism for driving the chuck to slide in reciprocation for operating the cutting implement. The chuck has a gap for receiving the rear end of the implement, an internal multi-part fixing mechanism for engaging the recess of the cutting implement in the gap, and an outer cylinder having an inner cam surface for acting upon the fixing mechanism. The cylinder is manually rotatable between a locked position in which the cam surface presses the fixing mechanism tight against the recess in the gap to fix the cutting implement in place and an unlocked position in which the fixing means is released from the cutting mechanism. The fixing mechanism includes two discrete balls.

Abstract: An output shaft assembly for a jigsaw having a tool housing, a motor arranged in the tool housing, and an output shaft adapted to be driven in a reciprocating motion relative to the tool housing by means of the motor and to support jigsaw blade for reciprocating motion of the blade relative to the tool housing is disclosed. The output shaft assembly comprises an output shaft (20) of generally flat cross section and having a pair of generally D-shaped inserts (94) to form a region of generally circular external cross-section to allow the output shaft (20) to pivot relative to a scotch yoke mechanism (54) for driving the output shaft in a reciprocating motion relative to the tool housing. A jigsaw incorporating the output shaft assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A support assembly (62) for an output shaft (20) of a jigsaw is disclosed. The support assembly (62) comprises a support housing (64), a lower bearing (102) arranged in the support housing and adapted to support an output shaft (20) of the jigsaw for reciprocating movement of the output shaft along a first axis relative to the lower bearing and to substantially prevent movement of the output shaft (20) relative to the lower bearing (102) in a direction transverse to the first axis, and a blade support roller (110) adapted to abut a jigsaw blade (18). A support arm 108 supporting the blade support roller (110) is adapted to pivot to a limited extent relative to the lower bearing (102) about at least one second axis transverse to the first axis to minimise the extent to which a force applied by the jigsaw blade (18) to the blade support roller (110) during cutting action causes the lower bearing (102) to apply a turning moment to the output shaft (20) about an axis transverse to the first axis.

Abstract: A mode selection apparatus for a jigsaw having scrolling and orbital modes is disclosed. The mode selection apparatus comprises a locking arm (76) moveable between a first position in which a scroller knob (56) is rotatable relative to the tool housing, a second position in which the locking arm engages the scroller knob to prevent it from rotating relative to the tool housing and an output shaft of the jigsaw is prevented from pivoting about a pivot axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the output shaft, and a third position in which the scroller knob is prevented from rotating relative to the tool housing and the output shaft is causes to pivot about the pivot axis. The locking arm (76) has a slot (84) for engaging a tooth (86) on a scroll selector (48) for moving the locking arm between the first, second and third positions thereof. The tooth (86) remains in engagement with the slot (84) during movement of the locking arm between the first, second and third positions.

Abstract: The invention specifies a sharpener (1) of straightforward design which is particularly suitable for sharpening an oval pencil (S). The sharpener (1) comprises a sharpener body (2), a guide collar (3) and a shaving blade (4). In this case, the guide collar (3) is provided with an oval bore (17) defining a pencil-guiding channel (18) and is mounted on the sharpener body (2) such that it can be rotated essentially about the axis (20) of the pencil-guiding channel (18). The shaving blade (4) is fastened on a blade holder (10) of the sharpener body (2) such that it is positioned in an axially offset manner in relation to the guide collar (3) and obliquely in relation to the axis (20) of the pencil-guiding channel (18), a concave guide contour (28), into which the shaving blade (4) projects by way of a cutting edge (12), being formed on an inner surface (14) of the blade holder (10) which is adjacent to the pencil-guiding channel (18).

Abstract: A compact sharpener (1) for a pencil (S), the sharpener being cost-effective to realize and being particularly suitable for sharpening a cosmetic pencil in particular, comprises a sharpener body (2) and a shaving blade (3) fastened thereon. The sharpener body (2), in turn, comprises a guide sleeve (4) and a blade holder (5) integrally formed on the guide sleeve (4), the guide sleeve (4) having a bore (6) which defines a pencil-guiding channel (7) and has an introduction end (8) and an outlet end (9) for the pencil (S), and the blade holder (5) having a bearing surface (15) which is positioned obliquely in relation to the axis (11) of the pencil-guiding channel (7), projects axially beyond the outlet end (9) of the guide sleeve (4) and is intended for positioning the shaving blade (3).

Abstract: A pipe preparation device is disclosed for chamfering pipe ends and placing witness marks thereon to provide a visible indication that the pipes are properly engaged with a coupling. The device includes a body having co-axially aligned receptacles at opposite ends, the receptacles being sized to receive pipes having different diameters from one another. Cutting blades are mounted on the body and project into each receptacle. The blades have cutting edges that engage the end of a pipe inserted into a receptacle and cut a chamfer when the body is rotated relatively to the pipe. Two scoring tools project into each receptacle. The tools have contact surfaces that engage a pipe inserted into the receptacle. The tools in each receptacle are offset from one another and form two circumferential grooves around the pipe when the body and pipe are rotated relatively to each other. The grooves act as witness marks.

Abstract: A template comprises a central member that has a recess adapted to receive and position the first portion of an alarm relative to the template. The central member has a first end and a second end. A longitudinal member extends perpendicular to and coplanar with the first end of the central member. The longitudinal member has at least one indicia for marking the installation location of the second portion of the alarm assembly on a second door. A flange extends from the second end of the central member in a plane perpendicular to that of the central member. The flange includes at least one indicia for marking the installation location of the second portion of the alarm member on a doorframe.

Abstract: A construction layout and angle measurement tool includes opposite working sides having unique indicia for establishing angles from side edges or corners of building materials. When used with a reference line, and when attached to the workpiece, the tool allows site layout and evaluation by only one person. The tool may be mounted on vertical, horizontal, and inclined workpieces. Angles are determined and evaluated directly with the tool while avoiding mathematical computation.

Abstract: A device for verifying dimensional relationships of buildings or facilities to ensure compliance with guidelines or requirements, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The device comprises a planar member having various geometric features and indicia arranged to facilitate quickly and easily verifying whether a particular dimensional relationship is met. Advantageously, the device is capable of verifying compliance with two related dimensional relationships simultaneously. The indicia are configured to facilitate photographing the device during a measurement so that a record may be maintained for future reference.

Abstract: A lightweight, small size, high sensitivity gauge for indirectly measuring displacement or absolute gap width by measuring axial strain in an orthogonal direction to the displacement/gap width. The gap gauge includes a preferably titanium base having a central tension bar with springs connecting opposite ends of the tension bar to a pair of end connector bars, and an elongated bow spring connected to the end connector bars with a middle section bowed away from the base to define a gap. The bow spring is capable of producing an axial strain in the base proportional to a displacement of the middle section in a direction orthogonal to the base. And a strain sensor, such as a Fabry-Perot interferometer strain sensor, is connected to measure the axial strain in the base, so that the displacement of the middle section may be indirectly determined from the measurement of the axial strain in the base.

Abstract: A tape measure is formed of a flexible substrate having one or more scales with regularly spaced markings thereon and an adhesive disposed on at least one side thereof to allow the flexible substrate to be temporarily fixed to a surface, such as to a wall. This tape measure may be affixed to a surface to be measured and left in position while other activities take place, such as drilling holes, hanging pictures, etc. The flexible substrate is made of a material that easily accepts writing or marks from conventional pens or pencils to enable a user to mark a particular location on the tape measure substrate when the substrate is attached to the surface being measured without marking the surface itself. Later, if desired, the tape measure substrate, with the markings thereon, may be removed and disposed of. This tape measure is easy to use, because it can be fixed to a surface to be measured and stays in place while the user performs other steps, such as marking, drilling, nailing, etc.

Abstract: In a method of drying a water-damaged building with the aid of drying plant (1) that includes a drying rotor (2) or some other other device which delivers dry air to the drying process, and a high-pressure turbine or a fan (3) for transportation of air, the turbine (3) is caused, alternatively, to press dry air into a water-damaged space (10a) in the building (10) or to suck moist air from such a space. In these operational modes, the turbine (3) co-acts with means, e.g. pipes (4, 5) and/or valve-equipped conduits (e.g. 7; 15) which facilitate switching between the two disparate operational modes. The invention also relates to drying plant that functions in accordance with the inventive method.

Abstract: A diffuser for a handheld electric hairdryer, includes a base from which a plurality of fingers extend, each finger having a longitudinal through-passage through which hot air passes from the base. There is attached to the base a thermal-capacitance element to moderate changes in temperature of air exhausted through the diffuser.

Abstract: A wafer dryer and method featuring a nebulizer which emits a pressurized drying liquid stream that converges with an opposed pressurized non-reactive carrier gas stream to produce a drying liquid fog. The pressurized non-reactive gas spray device is disposed partially within a tub and partially within a wafer bath vessel housing a wafer to be dried. The tub has a vent port for allowing the drying liquid fog to pass into the wafer bath vessel to adhere to exposed wafer surfaces and displace remaining liquid on wafer surfaces, thus drying the wafer. The tub may further include a drain for draining drying liquid not converted into the fog or which has condensed. The vent also may include means for retaining larger drying liquid fog particles which allows smaller drying liquid fog particles to pass into the wafer bath vessel.

Abstract: A household appliance functions according to multiple operating cycles, wherein each operating cycle comprises at least one step characterized by a parameter having a factory-set default value. A user can access a controller of the household appliance through a user interface to simultaneously set new default values for a parameter common to at least two of the multiple operating cycles.

Abstract: Sole Savers, shoe inserts, provide a sanitary rather than therapeutic use which makes them inexpensive and unique in the area of shoe inserts. They are composed of a soft cotton or similar material with a soft and pliable underside for maximum comfort. The insert can easily be cut to size with a scissor. The underside of the inserts are lined by a thin sheet of paper; the thin paper once removed leaves a sticky residue on the backside of the sole saver so that it can easily be inserted and adhere to any shoe, men's or women's, or children, no matter what the size or shape of the shoe. They will be produced in such a way that they will not be visible when the shoe is worn and they can easily be detached and discarded for new inserts without damaging the sole of the shoe.

Abstract: A sandal comprising a sole having a plurality of lace holes, grooves, and rings used for arranging at least one lace in a variety of styles when securing the sandal to the foot of the wearer. In other embodiments, the lace can be illuminated and the sole can have multiple layers.

Abstract: A resource browser session navigator includes a navigation manager module and a resource page manager module. The navigation manager module detects navigation events indicating visits to a resource pages. The resource page manager module populates a visit data structure representing the visits to the resource page and references in the visit data structure a page data structure that references content of the resource pages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a insole for footwear in the form of a sole insert with at least one hindfoot part and a midfoot part and with a support for the medial longitudinal arch, wherein a first rise is provided in the region of an insert outer border of the hindfoot part and a second rise is provided in the region of the insert outer border of a midfoot part, and the first rise is formed higher than the second rise.

Abstract: Tennis shoes, comprising soles (5) having bases (7) and a large number of horizontal reinforcement crests (9), the horizontal reinforcement crests (9) further comprising ground-contact surfaces (11), toe side wall surfaces (13), and heel side wall surfaces (15), wherein the cross sectional shape of the horizontal reinforcement crests (9) is asymmetric, the tilted angle (?b) of the heel side wall surfaces (15) is larger than the tilted angle (?a) of the toe side wall surfaces (13), a difference therebetween (?b-?a) is 10 to 60°, the height (H) of the horizontal reinforcement crests (9) is 1 to 8 mm, the ratio (L2/L1) of the distance (L2) of the ground-contact surfaces (11) to a distance (L1) of a boundary part between the bases (7) and the horizontal reinforcement crests (9) is 0.2 to 0.8, and the ratio (?a/?b) of the coefficient of friction (?a) of a bottom surface in toe direction to the coefficient of friction (?b) in heel direction is 0.3 to 0.9.

Abstract: The invention relates to a releasable stud for a shoe sole. The releasable stud includes a stud body and a first fastening mechanism coupled to the stud body. The first fastening mechanism is magnetically operable and interacts with a second fastening mechanism of the shoe sole. In another aspect, the invention relates to a shoe sole for an article of footwear, in particular a sole for a soccer shoe. The shoe sole includes at least one such stud and at least one receptacle, which itself includes the second fastening mechanism, for the stud. At least one of the first fastening mechanism and the second fastening mechanism is magnetically operable to releasably fasten the stud to the receptacle.

Abstract: A safety device for manual labor activities in the form of a protective footwear and lower leg covering protects the shoes and lower trousers or legs of a wearer while painting or using a mower, string trimmer, chain saw, or other equipment which may discharge objects at high speed, as well as for usage in extreme conditions, such as that experienced by workmen such as welders and grinders, who may be exposed to showers of sparks and/or droplets of molten metal. The covering device also serves to protect the user's shoes and clothing from premature replacement, in addition to functioning as a safety device for the skin of the user.

Abstract: An article of footwear is constructed to dynamically provide width adjustment by cooperative expansion and contraction of a longitudinal split midsole with an expansion element integrated with an outsole that allows the midsole to expand from a narrow width to a wider width. The upper of the shoe has a corresponding section that can expand to a similar degree as the midsole and outsole to enable the volume of the upper to increase proportionally to the width of the sole.

Abstract: A frontward blade mounting bracket, for connecting the front end of a side blade to a vehicle side adjacent a road surface, includes a spacer and an elongate guide member. The spacer has opposed first and second spacer ends. The first spacer end is pivotally connected to the vehicle side about a substantially vertical pivot axis, and the second spacer end is spaced apart from the first spacer end in a direction leading outwardly away from the vehicle side. The guide member has first and second guide parts connected to the second spacer end and the second guide part respectively. The first and second guide parts longitudinally move relative to one another about a substantially vertical guide axis.

Abstract: A decorative display which has mainly a support base, a decorative base, a stopper, a transparent housing, a power source, at least a first magnet, and at least a second magnet, in which the stopper without a central hole is provided. Furthermore, at least a first magnet is provided under the stopper and at least a second magnet is provided over the stopper.