Abstract: A method for fabricating a component includes providing a workpiece, an electroerosion apparatus comprising an electrode tool. The electroerosion apparatus is operated on the workpiece, for removing a portion thereof. A method for fabricating a composite magnet includes a workpiece comprising a composite material including a magnetizable material and an epoxy resin. An electroerosion apparatus, comprising an electrode tool having an abrasive material, removes a portion of the workpiece by an abrasive action of the electrode tool on the workpiece.

Abstract: There are provided novel methods of fabricating batteries, particularly rechargeable lithium ion batteries comprising a microporous polymeric gel layer on one or more electrodes of the batteries. The methods include laminating a gellable polymer film to at least one electrode and forming a microporous gellable polymer layer from the laminated film on the electrode. The microporous gellable polymer layer can be produced by extracting plasticizer from the polymer with a solvent. The polymeric gel on the electrode can be formed by exposing the microporous gellable polymer layer to an electrolyte solution which includes a lithium salt.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for extruding materials, including electrolytically active materials, onto metallic substrates used in the production of electrodes. The method and apparatus facilitates the production of improved electrodes for use in energy storage devices, such as rechargeable batteries. A preferred device may include a base, a spreader, edge guides and wipers. The wipers, or doctor blades, clean a portion of the substrate during the extrusion process. This provides a clean edge on which a current collector can be welded. The clean edge enables an electrode that is more reliable, more easily used during the battery manufacturing process, and may also provide for lower internal resistance of the energy storage cell.

Abstract: A process for fabricating a rechargeable polymer battery. First, a positive electrode, a negative electrode, a polymer electrolyte, and a separator film are provided. Then, the positive electrode, negative electrode and separator film are coated with the polymer electrolyte and winded together to form a rechargeable polymer battery. The coating and winding can be conducted simultaneously, or, alternatively, the winding can be conducted after coating.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to form electrical contacts on individual dies is described. In one embodiment, a semiconductor device holder is used to hold individual dies for processing and reprocessing. The semiconductor device holder holds each individual die in a separate processing cavity configured to hold each individual die in a predetermined processing position. In one embodiment, a vacuum force is used to hold one or more dies in respective processing cavities with a predetermined level of force even if other adjacent die processing cavities are unoccupied by other individual dies.

Abstract: The invention prevents mismounting of an electronic component caused by missetting of a component feeding unit in an apparatus. A recognition process of an electronic component is performed according to component library data stored in a RAM. According to “normal” data as a check condition in the component library data, a recognition processing device checks whether leads indicated by group numbers “1” and “2” exist or not in the electronic component, on command of a CPU. When all the leads are detected, the CPU commands the recognition processing device to calculate an amount of shifting from a proper position based on an image taken by a component recognition camera, and a position and an angle of the electronic component are calculated. Next, the recognition processing device performs an absence check of leads which must not exist in the electronic component.

Abstract: A pin removal structure used in printed circuit board drilling machine comprised of a main body, a first driving member, a first driving rod, a collet member, a lower mounting cover, a socket, a second driving member, a plurality of second driving rods, and an air pressure control valve member. The collet member is sleeved vertically onto the locating pin, and through articulation of the air pressure control valve member, the first driving member and the first driving rod having the collet member positioned at its anterior extremity are impelled by air pressure into upward and forward movement, the collet member then guided by the socket fastened to a lower mounting cover to firmly clamp onto the locating pin.

Abstract: In a process for attaching a shunt wire to a carbon brush body in which a resin-containing cement is tamped into a cavity in the brush body, an improved cement is used, formed from a mixture of polyphenylene sulfide powder having a grain size of 5 to 50 ?m and copper-based powder. The brush produced thereby is improved in resistance to alcohol-containing fuels.

Abstract: A method for increasing a production rate of printed wiring boards has the following steps: applying a conductive layer to an isolating base board; drilling at least one first conductive layer and the isolating base board to form multiple through holes; plating the through holes with a conductive material to form an inner conductive layer; implementing a plating process; plating the set of wires with a conductive material such as copper to form a third conductive layer and thereby increasing a width of each wiring and shorten a distance between adjacent wires; and applying a solder resist on portions of the wires. The method of the invention maintains the width of the wiring in an appropriate value by plating the wiring. Therefore, the quality and the production rate of printed wiring boards are improved.

Abstract: A BLISK having a damaged blade, with a repair region that has a thickness less than a specified thickness as a result of damage during manufacture or prior service, is repaired by depositing repair metal onto the repair region to increase its thickness to greater than its specified thickness dimension. Only the repair region is stress relieved by heating the repair region to a stress-relieving temperature of from about 1150° F. to about 1250° F. for a time of at least about 1 hour. The intentional manipulation of microstructure in only the thinner airfoil sections allows multiple repairs, which are not possible in the thicker sections of the BLISK. An alpha-case thickness of repair metal, preferably of at least about 0.0002 inches of repair metal, is removed from a surface of the repair region.

Abstract: An undersize repair region of a gas turbine engine stationary shroud is repaired with a sufficient mass of a repair material. The repair region includes a protruding portion that is undersized, and the repair includes machining of the protruding portion, grooving the resulting rub surface, inserting a replacement element, applying a brazing repair material, and brazing the article to form a repaired article. The repair material preferably includes a first fraction of a first powder of a first alloy component, and a second fraction of a second powder of a second alloy component. The first alloy component and the second alloy component have different solidus temperatures. The repair material is placed in the repair region. The repair material and the repair region are heated to melt the repair material but not the repair region, and thereafter the repair material and the repair region are cooled to solidify the repair material.

Abstract: A method of replacing a damaged blade (12A) of an integrally bladed rotor assembly (10) including a disc (14) and a plurality of blades (12) extending outwardly from the disc (14) includes the steps of; removing the damaged blade (12A) to leave a blade stub (16) projecting from the disc (14); depositing a collar (22) of metal around the blade stub (16) at a position physically separated from the disc (14); attaching a replacement blade (12B) to the stub (16) by linear friction welding; and removing the collar (22). A body (20) of a material may be deposited between the disc (14) and the collar (22) to protect the disc (14) from damage.

Abstract: A method for finishing a part having excess material includes generating one or more surfaces on a model of the part to be machined, creating a machining tool path drive geometry, using the machine tool path drive geometry and one or more surfaces on the model to be machined to generate machining tool paths on the surfaces; and running tool paths on the part in a fixture.

Abstract: A method for producing multiple structured sheet metal foils includes the steps of A) reshaping the sheet metal foil to produce a primary structure having a first primary structure width; B) reshaping the sheet metal foil having the primary structure to produce a secondary structure; and C) reshaping the structured sheet metal foil to produce a second primary structure width being smaller than the first primary structure width. A method for producing a metal honeycomb body, a catalyst carrier body having multiple structured sheet metal foils for exhaust gas purification and a tool for producing multiple structured sheet metal foils, are also provided.

Abstract: Vehicle heat exchanger devices are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination of conductive powder and conductive fibers in a base resin host. The percentage by weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination thereof is between about 20% and 50% of the weight of the conductive loaded resin-based material. The micron conductive powders are metals or conductive non-metals or metal plated non-metals. The micron conductive fibers may be metal fiber or metal plated fiber. Further, the metal plated fiber may be formed by plating metal onto a metal fiber or by plating metal onto a non-metal fiber. Any platable fiber may be used as the core for a non-metal fiber. Superconductor metals may also be used as micron conductive fibers and/or as metal plating onto fibers in the present invention.

Abstract: A manufacturing process to make a valve ball includes the following steps: a) prepare a plurality of flat circular metallic plates; b) put the plate one by one into a pair of first molds and is punched into a top hat shaped piece; c) put the top hat shaped pieces individually into a pair of second molds and is punched an opening in the top of the crown and a rectangular indentation in a circumference of the brim; d) put the punched top hat again into a pair of third molds and where is punched into a hemi-spherical shaped piece; e) combine pair by pair of the hemi-spherical shaped pieces together with their rectangular indentations facing each other to form a rectangular retaining through hole, then connected by welding means. So that a qualified valve ball is therefore finished after the conducting of trimming, smoothing and polishing steps.

Abstract: The present invention provides wheel manufacturing method comprising a pressing step in which a primary molded product having a cylindrical shape with a bottom in which a flange part that extends to the outside is disposed on the open side end part is manufactured, a working step in which a secondary molded product is obtained by cutting away the bottom part of the abovementioned primary molded product, and a spinning step in which, the secondary worked product is fit over and fastened to a rotating jig, a rim flange molding roller is pressed against the end part of the flange part while the secondary worked product is rotated together with the rotating jig, so that the flange part is gradually molded into the shape of a rim flange part, and the flange part is subsequently subjected to an angular adjustment to an appropriate angle to mold a rim flange part.

Abstract: The method of easily and securely retaining components strung on a bead line by placing a portion of the bead line between coil members of a tension spring comprises applying torque action to leverable members of the tension coil between the thumb and index finger of the user's hand to spread apart contiguous coil members of the spring, placing a portion of the bead line between a pair of coil members which had been spread apart, releasing the torque action from the leverable members, and allowing coil members to close and securely maintain the portion of bead line in position on the coil spring in a manner to resist removal therefrom.

Abstract: A method of forming a space frame for a cab, including forming each of a pair of hydroformed, longitudinally extending inner side rails, a hydroformed connecting member, a hydroformed first upper cross member, each of a pair of hydroformed upper longitudinal members, and each of a pair of hydroformed A-pillar members. The method including, providing a tubular metallic blank having a tubular metallic wall. The method also including placing the tubular metallic blank into a die cavity of a die assembly, the die cavity having die surfaces, and providing a high pressure fluid into an interior of the blank to expand the metallic wall of the central portion of the blank outwardly into conformity with the surfaces of the die cavity to define the respective hydroformed member.

Abstract: In spindle motors journaled on fluid-dynamic-pressure bearings, especially in such spindle motors employed in recording-disk drives in implementations that subject the drives to vibration and shock, sealing performance of a capillary seal formed between motor rotor-side and stator-side bearing surfaces, cohesiveness of oil-repellant on rotor-side/stator-side dry-area surfaces adjoining the capillary seal section, and motor inter-component adhesive strength are improved. The capillary-seal-constituting rotor-side/stator-side surface(s) are exposed to a plasma or to ultraviolet rays under predetermined conditions to improve the wettability of the surface(s) for the bearing fluid. The dry-area surface(s) are similarly irradiated so as to improve their wettability for the oil-repellant. Adhesively bonded component surfaces are likewise irradiated so as to improve their wettability for the adhesive, enhancing adhesive strength.

Abstract: A shaving head for a dry shaver is capable of increasing the cutting efficiency, yet allowing the use of the inner cutter of simple structure. The shaving head has a slit cutter unit composed of an outer cutter shaped to have a top surface for contact with a user's skin, and an inner cutter in contact with a bottom surface of the outer cutter. The outer cutter has a U-shaped structure with a pair of legs connected by a crossbar, and to have a plurality of slits which are spaced in a lengthwise axis of the outer cutter to leave a plurality of bridges each between the adjacent ones of the slits. The slits extend continuously over a full width of the crossbar and into upper ends of the legs in a direction generally perpendicular to the lengthwise axis, giving two straight slit paths respectively on opposite width ends of the outer cutter. The straight slit paths on the opposite width ends are staggered with respect to each other along the lengthwise axis.

Abstract: In a cutting blade assembly for an electric foil shaver, a first cutting blade of the assembly has a generally planar first face, a generally planar second face opposite the first face, and a peripheral cutting edge. The first cutting blade has at least one bump disposed on its first face. A second cutting blade of the assembly has a generally planar first face, a generally planar second face opposite the first face, and a peripheral cutting edge. The first and second cutting blades are arranged in generally parallel relationship with each other with the first face of the first cutting blade facing either the first face or the second face of the second cutting blade. The bump on the first face of the first cutting blade keeps the first and second cutting blades otherwise separated during a coating process in which the faces of the cutting blades are coated.

Abstract: A bush cutting machine with a tubular operating pole connected to an outlet of an exhaust muffler and doubling as an exhaust passage is provided. Exhaust gases discharged from an engine flow from the exhaust muffler through the operating pole and are then discharged into the air. The substantial capacity of the exhaust muffler is increased by the operating pole, and the exhaust noise of the engine is reduced.

Abstract: A tool for mid-span cable stripping having a wheel enclosure surrounding an inner wheel with at least one cable saddle formed in an outer circumference, the cable saddle(s) adapted to rotatably cradle a cable of a desired outer diameter. The wheel enclosure having an access cut-away with an over hanging portion that exposes the cable saddle for insertion of the cable. The cable saddle moveable, via rotation of the inner wheel, under the overhanging portion whereby the cable in the cable saddle is retained and a blade coupled to the wheel enclosure with a cutting edge projecting inward engages the cable. Rotation of the tool about the cable strips an outer sheath of the cable. Where multiple cable saddles of different sizes are formed about the circumference of the inner wheel, the tool may be used with a range of different diameter cables.

Abstract: A tube cutter includes a handle having a chamber to slidably receive a casing of a tool device, the casing includes an aperture and two side openings communicating with a U-shaped groove, a tool member includes a shank rotatably received in the aperture of the casing and having a stem for trimming purposes. A U-shaped spring member is received in the groove of the casing, and includes two inwardly bent segments to rotatably retain the shank of the tool member within the aperture of the casing, and two outwardly bent segments extended out through the side openings of the casing, and engageable with the handle, to position the casing to the handle.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a blade holder that permits quick and easy removal and replacement of the utility knife blade. The utility knife includes a sleeve which receives the blade. The upper portion of the sleeve includes a pivoting arm which engages indentations in the trapezoidal utility knife blade holding the blade in position. By pressing down on one end of the arm, the arm disengages the trapezoidal blade allowing it to be removed and replaced.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pair of scissors with adjustable cutting sectional angle which comprises a first limb and a second limb being pivotally connected and capable of being extended or engaged, a blade disposed at the front end of the first limb; and the pair of scissors further comprises a rotary disc base being disposed at the front end of the second limb for cutting a work piece; a rotary axle disposed at a central line of the rotary disc base and having two blocking brackets protruded from its top, and a through channel disposed at the middle of the two blocking brackets for allowing the pair of scissors to pass through; such that users can rotate the rotary disc axle to adjust the angle of the blocking bracket and the blade in order to control the cutting angle of the work piece.

Abstract: Disclosed is a vinyl pack opener for easily and quickly opening pouches containing traditional oriental medicines and various kinds of fruit juices therein, or securely sealed bags or vinyl packs in which contents such as synthetic detergents for refills are packed. The vinyl pack opener includes: a body (10) having a guide space (20) formed therein, the guide space having an opening part (21) at the front portion thereof; a cutter (30) provided at the rear portion of the opening part (21), for cutting a vinyl pack put in the opening part (21) of the guide space (20); and cutting resistance reducing means provided in the guide space (20), for reducing the cutting resistance of the vinyl pack being cut by the use of the cutter (30).

Abstract: A cutting tool for forming a hole in the wall of a plastic pipe has a body portion defined by a rear grasp portion and by a frontal portion. The frontal portion is provided at one end with a through going vertical passage which accommodates the cutting element therein and guides the cutting element. A frontal portion of the body has a mounting pin and the body has an upper compartment with a spring. A pressure handle enables pivotal displacement thereof between an erected position and a depressed position which enables forceable displacement of the cutting element from an uppermost position to a lowermost position and vice versa.

Abstract: The electric tool includes a base having an opening portion and a bottom face; a blade being projected downward from the bottom face of the base through the opening portion of the base, the blade being capable of cutting while sliding the bottom face of the base on an upper face of a work piece; a motor driving the blade; a housing accommodating the motor. The bottom face of the base is at least partially coated with a resin including fluorine.

Abstract: Wall reflectors work in conjunction with devices that emit wail laser beams, for assisting the attachment on a wall of items such as pictures. The wall reflectors are constructed to be attached on the wall, and to provide surfaces for reflecting the laser light beam into rays. Multiple wall reflectors can optionally also provide a whole pattern on the wall, such as a grid.

Abstract: A light generating system including a base comprising a bottom surface comprising a nonmechanical attachment structure and a light generating device rotatably mounted to the base about an axis.

Abstract: A surveying apparatus includes a display portion capable of displaying a display form, a storing portion for storing the display form, and a display control device configured to display the display form stored in the storing portion onto the display portion, and the display control device previously displays the display form stored in the storing portion onto the display portion in conjunction with an activation of the surveying apparatus, and changes to a surveyable state after a predetermined time has passed since the display form was displayed.

Abstract: 1. A cradle used to measure the length of fish 2. Made of polymer-polyurethane— 3/16th inch thick 3. 2 inch ruler in inches and centimeters 4. Has handle that allows user to slide fish back into water 5. Two sizes 20 inch & 30 inch in length a. 2½ in to 5 inch high b.

Abstract: A kit, method and device to insure proper alignment of a knockout hole cutter for creating holes in an enclosure is disclosed. An alignment sleeve comprising a plurality of indicators is configured to fit over an alignment part of the knockout hole cutter and is preferably flexible. The indicators of the sleeve are used to align the knockout hole cutter on the surface of the electrical enclosure.

Abstract: A measuring instrument that includes a tube 21 having a female thread 211 and a spindle 3 having a lead screw 31 screwing with the female thread 211 and capable of being advanced and retracted in an axial direction along with rotation around the axial center, and measures dimensions etc. of a workpiece according to displacement in an axial direction of the spindle 3 based on a rotation amount of the spindle 3. According to this measuring instrument, a pitch P of the lead screw 31 is twice as large or more than the difference between an external diameter R and a core diameter r thereof, and the difference between the external diameter R and the core diameter r is one-fifth or less of the external diameter R. Because of the lead screw 31 with the large pitch, the spindle 3 can be moved at high speed, thus enhancing operational performance of the measuring instrument.

Abstract: A waste conditioning or processing arrangement is provided which can effectively handle waste at its point of generation. In a preferred arrangement, the waste is conditioned by drying the waste and forming the waste into pellets or granules, with the waste also preferably sterilized during the conditioning. The resulting pelletized or granularized waste is remarkably smaller than the input waste, and can conveniently be stored for subsequent disposal or use. The arrangement can be used in a variety of contexts, and is particularly advantageous for food or organic wastes. The system can be used in restaurants or marine vessels for handling kitchen or galley waste. The system can also be advantageously used for certain agricultural waste.

Abstract: A mechanized vent for a dishwasher employs a vent plate moving about a hinge axis as driven by a cam mechanism at a surface of the vent plate removed from the hinge axis.

Abstract: A continuous gravity flow apparatus for heating and/or drying of particulate material is vertically disposed and is provided with an inlet at the top and an outlet at the bottom. The apparatus includes a flow passage for the particulate material which is defined between an outer housing and an inner housing. Each of the outer and inner housing defines perforated wall sections allowing for the flow of hot gas through the wall of one housing, into contact with the particulate material, and then out through the wall of the other housing. Manifolds are associated with the outer and inner housings to provide for uniform flow of the gas through the material. The perforated wall sections are positioned and designed to enhance particle-to-particle movement of the material to thereby avoid particle sticking and bridging problems.

Abstract: Article of footwear includes a sole, an insole overlying the sole, the insole having in a surface thereof a groove having an inlet and outlet in an edge of the insole, the groove winding substantially throughout the length and width of the insole upper surface. A tube is disposed in the groove and extends throughout the length of the groove and has an inlet portion extending from the groove inlet at the edge of the insole and an outlet portion extending from the groove outlet. An upper fixed to the sole has apertures through which extend the tube inlet and outlet portions.

Abstract: A slipper vamp embedded with ornaments includes a vamp made from plastics and formed by integrated injection through molds and a band type ornament pre-disposed in the molds to be embedded in a groove formed on the surface of the vamp. The band type ornament includes a plurality of beads strung by a thread. The ornament may be bonded securely to the vamp without loosening off and provide glittering decorative effect for the slipper vamp.

Abstract: Three point footwear articles having a sole itself having an integrally-molded toe protector with said toe protector affixed to the post point are disclosed.

Abstract: What is new in this applied concept for sandal footwear made with side flap Attachments is the application and use of removable and replaceable Straps that are fitted with clip in buckles attached to strap ends that then connect And buckle into plastic clip in receiver buckles positioned onto the side flaps By a fabricated loop that is attached by sewing to the side flaps. The recepticle Buckles interlock into the receiver buckles that are attached to the side flaps. The purpose of the changeable straps and buckles being to change color designs On a sandal without the manufacture of a new entire pair every time change is Desired. The “COLOR CHANGEABLE SANDAL”, is a do it yourself technique And application that allows the consumer to have a choice in the design and/or Color of their sandal by use of the color change straps. The straps are adjustible By means of velcro on them. A variety of prints and solid colors may be Applied to the sandal by use of the straps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for removably placing a pad on a shoe, including a bottom surface of the shoe, a pad secured to the bottom surface, an extension extending from the pad, the extension being secured to the bottom surface, and wherein the extension facilitates removal or application of the pad to the bottom surface.

Abstract: A sole saver, including at least partially transparent material with a sticky backing and a removable cover for the sticky backing. A side of the material opposite the sticky backing includes a tread pattern that improves traction provided by the sole saver when the sticky backing is used to adhere the sole saver to a sole of a shoe.

Abstract: A skateboard shoe having a sole with four sole pads; each sole pad having differing durometer values: a lateral pad and a toe pad comprised of a low durometer value (Shore A) material, a medial pad comprised of a moderate durometer value (Shore A) material, and a heel pad comprised of a hard durometer value (Shore A) material.

Abstract: A supinator strap integrated with an athletic shoe, sock, or brace for reventing foot and ankle injuries. In the shoe, the supinator strap includes an arch support band that extends from the bottom of the shoe, just under the arch area, around the inner side of the shoe and over the top of the shoe, toward the outer side of the shoe. The supinator strap further includes a rear ankle support band that extends laterally from the arch support band and wraps from the inner side of the shoe, around the rear ankle/heel and toward the outer side of the shoe. In a preferred embodiment, both the foot and rear ankle support band and the arch support band are fully adjustable. The supinator strap provides additional support and stability to the foot and ankle when the shoe is worn, thereby helping to prevent injuries caused by excessive supination or pronation of the foot and ankle. A bridge support helps cushion the foot.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for locating a calcaneus within a fracture walker is disclosed. The apparatus includes a locating device that has a notch formed therein, and an insole covering the locating device whereby the ankle forms a depression in the insole adjacent the notch when force is applied through the ankle on the insole.

Abstract: In accordance with a particular embodiment of the present invention, a system for coupling excavation equipment components includes a pin assembly configured to couple a first tool body to a second tool body. The pin assembly is configured to be received at least partially within a pin bore of the second tool body. The pin assembly includes an elongate insert having a first end and a second end. The insert defines a plug bore extending at least partially through the insert from the first end. The pin assembly also includes a first plug that is configured to be received at least partially within the first end of the insert.

Abstract: An integral frame and mailer formed from a single blank is disclosed. The blank includes a frame having a frame front panel joined to a frame rear panel along a fold line. The frame rear panels includes easel forming cuts and has glue flaps foldably joined to opposite sides of the rear panel. The glue flaps define locator strips when folded and joined to both the front and rear panels. The locator strips each present an edge that abuts edge-to-edge with an adjacent edge of a photograph inserted into the frame for locating the photograph side-to-side relative to the viewing aperture of the frame. The frame rear panel is foldably connected to a mailer including front and rear mailer panels that wrap around both the frame front and rear to fully enclose and sandwich both the front and rear of the frame for mailing.