Abstract: A compliant pressure roller (10) for creating uniform pressure at a nip comprises a stationary inner core (12). A plurality of shoes (14) is pivotally mounted to the stationary inner core. Dividers (16) create a plurality of annular chambers (18) wherein each of the shoes occupies one of the chambers. A non-Newtonian fluid (70) fills each of the chambers. A plurality of actuators is connected to at least one of the shoes. A thin, rotatable shell surrounds the plurality of chambers, shoes, and stationary inner core.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an elastic sleeve for a shoe press having an inner diameter gradually reduced from both ends toward a center in an axial direction, comprising the steps of stretching the sleeve formed of an uncured or imperfectly cured elastic material between two rolls, moving the two rolls in directions apart from each other while deflecting the two rolls in such directions that the center parts thereof are moved close to each other by utilizing the tension of the sleeve, and perfectly curing, in this state, the elastic material while rotating the sleeve to gradually reduce the inner diameter of the elastic sleeve from both ends toward the center in the axial direction.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a combined driveshaft tube and yoke assembly includes the initial step of orienting a first component having a first wall thickness and a second component having a second wall thickness to define an overlap region. The first and second components may have the same or different wall thicknesses, may be formed from the same or different materials, and may have the same or different lengths. Portions of the first and second components are deformed to provide the overlap region with a third wall thickness that is the sum of the first wall thickness and the second wall thickness. Lastly, a pair of yoke arms having respective openings therethrough is formed in the overlap region to provide a combined driveshaft tube and yoke assembly. A pair of combined driveshaft tube and yoke assembly can also be manufactured in accordance with this method.

Abstract: A dual wet razor device is used for shaving hair on a head at different lengths. The device has a first and a second cutting edge on opposite sides of one another and a sensitive guide under each cutting edge for safely cutting different short lengths of hair on the scalp of a user.

Abstract: A lubricating system for a heavy-duty material processing shears provides lubricant to one of more wear surfaces on one or more wear portions in the shears. The system includes a hydraulic lubricant pump that is actuated by the main hydraulic control system by means of which the jaws of the shears are opened and closed, and may include a sequential valve to distribute lubricant to various wear portions in sequential fashion. The lubricating system may lubricate one or more wear surfaces of the lateral blade stabilizers, primary and secondary blade(s) on the upper and/or lower jaws, pivotal connections between jaws and/or between the upper jaw and the hydraulic cylinder, a forward wear plate, or any other wear portion of the shears. The lubricating system may be retrofitted onto a conventional non-lubricated shears by replacing a conventional upper jaw with an upper jaw with lubricant conduits and a lubricating system.

Abstract: A pair of hairdressing scissors includes two cutting members pivotally connected together. Each cutting member includes a handle having a first side in which a first groove is defined and a second side in which a second groove is defined. A magnetic member is mounted in each first groove in a manner that the magnetic member has an exposed portion outside the respective handle. The exposed portion of each magnetic member of the pair of hairdressing scissors is adapted to be securely engaged with a second groove of a respective handle of another pair of similarly constructed hairdressing scissors. In another embodiment, each cutting member includes a handle having a through-hole extending from a first side thereof through a second side thereof, and a magnetic member is mounted in each through-hole.

Abstract: A hand tool such as a multi-bladed folding knife incorporates a lock back mechanism that is interconnected with springs extending parallel to the knife body. The springs apply biasing force to the lock back mechanism associated with the primary blade, and also on secondary blades if used.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a pharmaceutical unit package opener, which is a device for removing a pharmaceutical dosage unit, such as a pill or capsule, from a pharmaceutical unit package. In particular, the present invention is directed to a device for removing a pharmaceutical dosage unit from a unit package that cannot be opened manually. The present invention is also directed to a device for removing a pharmaceutical dosage unit from a unit package that can also be opened manually.

Abstract: An apparatus for interposing planar strips of edible material within food articles, preferably prior to cooking. The planar strips preferably comprising cured or jerked meat products, such as bacon. The devices comprises a blade that is configured with a retention recess or aperture and a retention means. After aligning and attaching one or more edible planar strips to the blade apparatus it can be inserted within an article of food, such as within meat (i.e. a roast, beef, ham, lamb, turkey, chicken, fish, etc.) or other food article. The blade is then withdrawn leaving the edible planar strip still retained within the food article. Embodiment are also described having a means for ejecting the edible strip to allow interposing the strips without the need to fully pass the blade through the food article.

Abstract: Devices for removing the meat from an avocado, papaya or similar fruit, and/or for slicing the meat are shown and described. In one particular embodiment, the device has a handle portion adapted to allow an individual to manually manipulate the device, and a working portion having an elongated blade and a pair of lateral extensions coupling opposing ends of the elongated blade to the handle portion. The elongated blade has a cross-sectional shape adapted to facilitate movement of the elongated blade through the meat of the fruit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power tool (1) such as a circular saw comprising a tool element (2) such as a circular blade having a tool element axis (X), a motor (4) having a shaft (5) which defines a longitudinal shaft axis (Y), a handgrip (7, 37) for the operator to support the power tool (1) and a power switch (8) arranged on the handgrip (7, 37). The motor (4), the handgrip (7, 37) and the power switch (8) are rigidly connected to each other to form a block or unit (9) which assists the comfort of the user. The unit (9) is coupled to the tool element housing (3) but it may be rotated by the operator with respect to the tool element housing (3) around a unit rotation axis which may be coincident with the motor axis (Y) or an axis parallel thereto.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electric knife is provided that includes a blade that is adapted to cut the pulp and shell of pumpkins and other fruits and vegetables but not readily cut the skin and flesh of humans. According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the electric knife also includes a shield that that is adapted to prevent fruit or vegetable matter from entering the housing of the electric knife.

Abstract: Methods in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can be applied to determine a width of a data stroke along a rotatable medium of a data storage device. In one embodiment, the width can be determined by measuring a distance from a marker zone edge of a template pattern to a ramp, and measuring a distance from the marker zone edge to an inner crash stop. A track layout can be determined based on the width of the data stroke.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for constructing and operating an adjustable guide rail for hand tools, by attaching an elongated blade to a guide with a locking ratcheting apparatus. The locking ratcheting apparatus is thumb-operable. The elongated blade includes a first series of teeth. The guide includes the moveable thumb-operable latch. The latch has a second series of teeth which are selectively moveable into and out of engagement with the first series of teeth on the elongated blade for selectively preventing and allowing sliding movement of the elongated blade with respect to the guide. The teeth allow incremental adjustment of the guide rail apparatus.

Abstract: A device for confirming the presence of thread in nuts and other threaded parts has a threaded gage mounted on a holder which is connected through a clutch to a motor. The motor drives the holder to rotate the threaded gage to engage the threaded part. Switches are provided to stop and reverse the motor. The device identifies parts without threads and also damaged and incomplete threads. The device does not impart undue force levels to unthreaded, undersized parts or defective parts. The device confirms threads in threaded blind bores.

Abstract: A bow sight is comprised of at least two support structures, each support structure supporting a vertically oriented sight pin. Each support structure is adjustably attached to a mounting member that allows individual vertical adjustment of each support structure. The sight pins may be vertically aligned in an overlying manner to visually provide a single sight pin with multiple sight tips or horizontally aligned but vertically spaced to provide individually vertically adjustable sight tips.

Abstract: A tilt sensor has a source for optical radiation, a pattern support having an optically effective pattern for the passage of the optical radiation generated by the source, a tilt-sensitive unit downstream of the pattern support in the direction of propagation of the radiation, and a projection area for the incidence of the radiation generated by the source and passing through the pattern support and the tilt-sensitive unit, wherein the source is in the form of a pattern support.

Abstract: A multipurpose angle measurement tool generally comprises a top ruler and a bottom ruler which are rotationally attached to each other. Both the top and bottom rulers have both metric and american measurement indicias. The top ruler has a vernier window through which are seen degree angles. A tightening knob controls a tightening means which allows the possibility of selectively choosing whether the two rulers should be locked in a given configuration or allowed to freely move relative to each other such as when indicating deviation from the horizontal or the vertical by letting one of the rulers (top or bottom) swing as a pendulum and be stopped by gravity.

Abstract: The method for isolating an area of hair-bearing skin and measuring a combined cross section of hair in the area comprising the steps of: preparing a pre-measured site on the scalp; isolating a standardized bundle of uncut hair at the site; compressing the bundle of hair with a measurable load while simultaneously measuring the height of the bundle of hair with a piston and cylinder device. One embodiment of the device comprises a body having a slot for receiving a bundle of hair, an anvil positioned adjacent said slot, and a mechanism for causing relative movement between the body having the slot and the anvil thereby to compress a bundle of uncut hair received in the slot against the anvil.

Abstract: A Virtual Fixture includes 3 main components, Base Plate, Riser Base, & Riser. The Base Plate is connected to the Base Riser by a threaded rod, a coupler, and a pivot with locking device. The Riser is attached to the Riser Base with circular slots for additional rotation ability. The Riser has a threaded rob and coupler which holds a tooling sphere or similar probe. The Base Plate has multiple slots for different configurations to use multiple probes. This enables user to locate, part or component, for quality inspection using datum target points.

Abstract: A template set includes a first template for drawing the contour of a three-dimensional shape and a second template for drawing the visible and invisible edges of the three-dimensional shape. The first template has a plurality of apertures, wherein each aperture has a periphery circumscribing an area, the periphery representing the contour of a pictorial representation of a three-dimensional shape. The second template has a plurality of sets of linear apertures, wherein each set of linear apertures corresponds to a respective aperture in the first template. The linear apertures include continuous linear apertures which are used to draw solid lines representing visible edges within the contour, and intermittent linear apertures which are used to draw dashed lines representing hidden edges within the contour.

Abstract: An applique pattern kit including a plurality of templates bearing identifying indicia and which can be arranged to correspond to a desired completed design, said templates being removably located on a support member, said support member having a location guide to assist in locating said templates in position on the support member.

Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a work piece along a Z-axis includes a base having a depression with an open top in it forming a chamber. A cover member has a rigid central portion and a rigid outer portion coupled with the central portion by an intermediate flexure. The cover member overlies and is secured to the base member at the outer portion of the cover member to close the chamber. Fluid under pressure applied to the chamber is used to move the central portion of the cover member along the Z-axis proportionally to the pressure of fluid applied to the chamber by flexing of the flexure.

Abstract: A wrap around type tool with flat, right angled, rectangular blades, one perpendicularly aligned with the other, designed for bordering adjacent sides of a work piece. Each blade having perpendicularly paralleling outer straight edges, a centrally located slot providing for perpendicularly paralleling inner straight edges. Said edges, selectively chosen and in conjunction with a measuring tape, aiding the user in marking delineations for the placement of components in the fabrication of a buildings framework. The afore mentioned measuring tape is a locking type, and placed in a fixed position, on the surface of the working place, contiguous to the work piece. In placing the inside face of the horizontally oriented blade atop a work piece and the vertically oriented blade adjusted to fitting the blades end stay lightly touching the measuring tape. Moving in a comfortable direction, the user proceeds along the work piece, marking component placement location, component size and description.

Abstract: The invention relates to an industrial truck having a first load-bearing component (12) and a second load-bearing component (14) which are provided such that they can move in relation to one another for the purpose of carrying out a conveying movement, a sensor scale (22) being provided on one of the load-bearing components (14) (scale load-bearing component) for the purpose of detecting the relative movement between the two load-bearing components (12, 14), and a sensor (24), which is designed to detect the sensor scale (22), being provided on the respective other load-bearing component (12) (sensor load-bearing component). The industrial truck is characterized in that the sensor scale (22) is designed integrally on the scale load-bearing component (14) such that a section (14a) of the scale load-bearing component (14) itself is the sensor scale (22).

Abstract: A ruler specifically designed to measure locations in three dimensions. The device contains a flat base upon which the device rotates and pivots along a horizontal plane. The measuring tape also can be projected out of its holder at a range of angles in a third dimension. The device includes a marking means at the end of the tape, an arced tape cross-section for lengthy extensions and a level comprised of a water bubble in a box at a top portion of the housing of the device in the rear. The tape has a movable second center upon which the device can pivot so the marker at the end of the tape can mark arcs. The housing has a series of sections denoting amounts of rotational degrees.

Abstract: An improved tape measure for making an internal measurement from a member between generally parallel members of the type having a tape coiled in a housing having a tape hook external to the housing on an unattached end portion of the tape, and measurement lines and numerals on a concave side portion of the tape which increment from the hook and which can be read when the hook is pulled from the housing, wherein the improvement comprises: a non slip device positioned along an outside face portion of the hook so that when the outside of the hook is pressed against one member the hook will be less inclined to slip therealong. In a preferred aspect the above tape measure further comprises a belt clip having a downwardly extending arm attached to a broad side of the housing and a soft plastic gripping pad positioned on one of the belt clip arm and the broad side of the housing adjacent to the arm to provide better adhesion when the belt clip is engaged on a worn belt.

Abstract: Drum in a laundry dryer, and method for fabricating the same, wherein the drum in a dryer including a steel layer which forms a base, anti-corrosive metal film on the steel layer, and an organic film on the metal film, and the method includes the steps of providing a metal sheet having a steel layer, a metal film thereon, and an organic film thereon, rolling the metal sheet into a cylinder, and welding abut joining parts, to form a cylindrical drum, reducing diameters of opposite ends of the cylindrical drum, forming beads in a middle portion of the cylindrical drum except the reduced diameter portions, and hemming opposite edges of the cylindrical drum of the reduced diameter portions, to fold the opposite edges, respectively, thereby reducing production cost significantly, preventing easy visibility of dents in an inside circumferential surface of the drum with naked eyes different from the related art, preventing occurrence of rust, and improving bonding strength of the felt which is a sealing material.

Abstract: A hoof drying apparatus. The hoof drying apparatus is specifically sized and shaped to accommodate one or more hoofs of a hoofed animal and dries a bottom, side and top portion of a hoof from the bottom up. The hoof drying apparatus is portable and specifically designed, but is not limited to, drying hooves for the purposes of: hoof wall repair, preparation for medication for hoof diseases and preparation of the hoof for application of hoof dressings and hoof shoes. The hoof drying apparatus can also be used for drying non-hoofed animals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for heat processing of a substrate having the step of baking a substrate, on which a coating film is formed, at a predetermined high temperature, comprising a first step of increasing the substrate from a predetermined low temperature to a predetermined intermediate temperature lower than a predetermined reaction temperature at which the coating film reacts, a second step of maintaining the substrate at the predetermined intermediate temperature for a predetermined period of time, and a third step of increasing the temperature of the substrate to the predetermined high temperature higher than the predetermined reaction temperature.

Abstract: A cost effective and environmentally sound method for quickly removing liquid from surfaces of a substrate under manufacture without leaving behind substantial residue (e.g., silicon elements from the substrate, commonly known in the field as “water marks”). The process includes first providing a substrate (e.g., a semiconductor wafer, glass flat panel, or disc media), which has undergone one or more liquid-based processes (e.g., cleaning, scrubbing, rinsing, etc.). An upper surface and a lower surface of the substrate are then subjected to vacuum suction, thereby removing liquid thereon. An apparatus for removing liquid from surfaces of a substrate is also provided. The apparatus includes a plurality of vacuum application members configured for applying vacuum suction to surfaces of a substrate, thereby removing liquid therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed herein is an apparatus for drying a substrate. In accordance with the present invention, the apparatus includes a measuring unit to detect a density of IPA vapor at predetermined regions in a process chamber or a pipe. The measuring unit has a radiating unit, a detection unit, and a window unit. The radiating unit transmits infrared-ray in a wavenumber region where light is absorbed by the IPA vapor.

Abstract: A sole structure of Goodyear's dual-intake air-capsule shoes includes a sole formed with a vent slot; a heel portion provided with an air-capsule receptacle, in which a T-type intake slot is disposed between the vent slot and the air-capsule receptacle, and two intakes are arranged by side of the T-type air-intake slot; an air capsule provided with a bottom end formed with a fixing hole and an elastic pillar fixed to the fixing hole of the air capsule for supporting the capsule. The level of those intakes is lower than that of a sole's bottom face. There are front sole lines formed on the sole's bottom face and a heel arranged on the sole for direct contact to the ground. A connection part is formed with an intake, while the heel is provided with a channel. Every intake or outlet is provided with a one-way valve such that air is allowed to flow in one direction, that is, to enter the capsule through the intakes and leave the capsule through the outlets.

Abstract: A shoe upper and a shoe shell are attached to one another by molding. The upper is placed on a mold core, which includes a portion resembling a foot and a portion on which the upper fits. A flap provided on the upper extends along at least a portion of a bottom rim of the upper and has opposing interior and exterior sides. A mold is provided around the mold core and the flap so as to define a cavity between the mold and the mold core. The flap extends into the cavity so that both the interior and exterior sides of the flap are exposed within the cavity. A shell material is introduced into the cavity so as to mold the shell material directly around the mold core portion resembling a foot and to cohere the shell material to both the interior and exterior sides of the flap.

Abstract: An elastic overshoe includes an upper portion, a sole portion, and a first pad. The upper portion and the sole portion have an elasticity that is greater than the elasticity of the first pad.

Abstract: An elastic overshoe includes a body having an upper portion and a sole portion, and at least one pad attached to the sole portion. The upper portion and the sole portion have an elasticity that is greater than the elasticity of the pad. Additional pads can be independently attached to the sole portion of the body, providing desired combinations of slip and wear resistance.

Abstract: A kind of hygienical shoes with mobile magnet piece, which can produce the static and dynamic magnet field for the sole of foot of human body, especially it can carry out the magnetotherapy for the sole of foot with take advantage of the static and dynamic magnet field generated respectively at sole when human body stops and walks. Wherein the shoe sole includes a lower sole and a insole covering on the upper surface of the lower sole; the grooves is set on the upper surface of insole, and the mobile magnet pieces is provided on the bottom of groove. When the shoes according to the present invention are wore on foot for walking, as the foot lift up and fall down, the front and back portions of grooves will change their relative position repeatedly, and the magnet pieces in the grooves will move fore-and-aft depending on the obliquity of the bottom of groove under the effect of gravity, which result in the movement of magnet field, i.e. the dynamic magnet field.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe having an insole being of a rigid material for providing structural integrity to be secured to an outsole, an upper secured to the insole, and a hole in the insole for enhancing flexibility of the insole. The insole is then secured to both the outsole and the upper. The invention also relates to a method for providing the shoe.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shoelace tightening device for making it easier for the wearer to tie shoelaces of shoelace-type shoes, including sports shoes. The shoelace tightening structure comprises a tightening lace, a pair of locking devices, and a shoelace. The tightening lace is successively threaded upward at both ends thereof through first and second row loops arranged in parallel along eyelet lines defined at left and right vamps of a shoe. The locking devices are fixed at opposite side positions above the eyelet lines. Through the locking devices are inserted both the ends of the tightening lace, respectively. The shoelace is tied on the tightening lace as both ends thereof alternately pass through portions of the tightening lace between the respective first row loops, and portions of the tightening lace between the respective second row loops so as to crisscross each other.

Abstract: A footwear designed for a plurality of sports for protecting a user's feet and legs includes a first rigid shell defining a body (2) adapted to receive a user's foot and extending along an elongation direction (8); a second rigid shell defining an upper (4) designed to receive the user's leg and extending substantially along a rising direction (10); an articulation (6), linking the body to the upper, having specific mechanical strength characteristics. A range of articulations having different mechanical strength characteristics can be fixed to the first and second shells to accommodate the physiological differences between the various uses of such footwear articles and/or to the differences between the various sports for which the footwear articles may be used.

Abstract: A cleat receptacle for footwear. The cleat receptacle includes a cleat-engaging structure surrounded by a flange. The flange includes portions that are sloped with respect a plane perpendicular to the axis of the cleat-engaging structure. The receptacle is molded into a shoe outsole. Outsole material adjacent to sloped portions of the flange resists twisting of the receptacle as cleats are inserted into or removed from the receptacle.

Abstract: A shoe comprises a sole and an upper positioned above the sole and having a height so as to cover up to an ankle. The upper comprises a lower upper including a tongue for covering an instep, right and left side parts having a height so as to cover an anklebone and gradually reduced in height backward, and a rear part which connects the right and left side parts, and a higher upper having a height so as to cover the ankle from a position in which an upper region of the lower upper is overlapped, one end connected to the right side part of the lower upper, a middle region partially and sequentially overlapping with the right side part, the rear part and the left side part of the lower upper, and a fixing part connected to the left side part and detachably connected to a hook and loop fastener of the higher upper.

Abstract: The present invention provides a small electrical motor, coupled to the snow plow of a UTV or ATV via a mechanism which allows the plow blade to move in response to unexpected spikes in load. In one embodiment, a braking system is used to absorb the load force. In a second embodiment, a set of pulleys is used in conjunction with a belt, such that the belt will slip in the presence of excessive force. In a third embodiment, a rack and pinion mechanism is used in combination with a spring element to absorb the excessive load.

Abstract: A snowplow assembly comprises a lift frame and A-frame operably pivotally connected together and an actuator operably connected between the lift frame and A-frame for effecting relative pivotal movement between the lift frame and A-frame. A plow blade includes a blade frame. The blade frame includes a tube of circular cross section which is operably pivotally connected to the A-frame. The tube is pivotally received by a quadrant, which is operably connected to the A-frame. A resilient element is operable between the blade frame and A-frame normally biasing a lower edge of the plow blade forwardly. The resilient element is an elastomeric loop. The pivotal connection of the plow blade to the A-frame in combination with the resilient element provides a trip function of the plow blade. The plow blade is a composite. The circular tube of the blade frame provides torsional stiffness to the composite blade.

Abstract: An improved apex snow plow having reversible wings is disclosed in which each wing frame is constructed to be used on either side of the snow plow to eliminate the need for two separately designed and constructed snow plow wings. The reversible wings are easily secured to the center portion of the snow plow and are removable to facilitate replacement. The reversible wings of the snow plow of the present invention can be arranged into any desired configuration via a hydraulic system positioned near the bottom of each wing, thereby allowing each wing to be lighter than and more effective than conventional apex snow plow blade designs.

Abstract: A backhoe coupling for joining members of a backhoe attachment is provided, the coupling having a pivot pin assembly that includes a pivot pin and a retaining plate. The pin has a groove for receiving the retaining plate. The retaining plate has an edge that is sized to fit into the groove and prevent it from being extracted. The groove has two blocked regions on opposing sides of the pin that prevent the pin from rotating freely with respect to the retaining plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric steaming device, such as a steam iron or a facial sauna, having a steam generator (5) with a heatable base (12). According to the invention, water is sprayed onto the heatable base (12) via a nozzle (10) to generate steam (22). Some of the sprayed water (23) is mixed with the steam and taken along with the steam towards the steam outlet opening (16). The advantage is a high wet steam or vapor (24) production rate.

Abstract: An inexpensive, aesthetically pleasing display assembly (10) is provided in the form of an upstanding carrier (12) supporting at least one comestible article (14) such as a multiple-piece simulated candy bouquet (15). The carrier (12) includes a pair of interconnected, angularly oriented panels (20, 22), with the panel (20) having an uppermost open mouth (72) and an elongated passageway (70). The simulated bouquet (15) comprises a plurality of candy pieces (16) each supported by an elongated stem (18). The bouquet stems (18) are inserted into passageway (70), and the panels (20, 22) are separated so as to form a stable, upstanding, self-supporting display assembly (10).

Abstract: A souvenir display frame is configured to display souvenirs or keepsakes related to a bottle of wine. The display frame includes areas configured to display flat souvenir items such as photographs, labels, and in particular, a wine label that has been lifted from a wine bottle and preserved as a keepsake. The preferred embodiment also includes a display area for displaying a solid object, and in particular the wine bottle's cork. The frames can be sold directly to consumers who want to display keepsakes related to their consumption of wine, or the frames can be sold to commercial establishments at which bottled wine is sold and drunk. The commercial establishment can then provide its patrons with souvenir frames along with preserved labels, corks, and other souvenir keepsakes associated with the patron's purchases.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bicycle as an advertising and graphic display medium encompassing the frame and wheel disks as a whole. The bicycle and non-rotating wheel displays, front and back, traverse the landscape as one unit and while in a motionless state. The bicycle becomes a solid unit, frame and non-rotating display wheels become one surface.