Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved grout tool generally employed with a multi-functional surface cleaning machine having a fluid tank, a pump, and at least one receptacle for holding concentrated cleaning chemicals. In one embodiment, the grout tool employs fluid jets, adjustably connected via brackets, such that the jets are positioned at an angle relative to the grout tool body to allow fluid to hit a surface of an angle.

Abstract: Provided is a dust collection unit of a vacuum cleaner, including a dust collection container and a coupling portion formed at a concaved inside of the dust collection container, for allowing a lower cover to be selectively coupled to the dust collection container. The dust collection unit is firmly supported against an external impact, thereby enhancing the reliability of the vacuum cleaner and preventing the vacuum cleaner from being damaged.

Abstract: Present invention is related to a floor sweeping device which, when used as a sweeping head accessory of any electrical vacuum cleaner, ensures that the dust particles collected into a movable reservoir (1.4) by the means of the sweeping action of a rotary brush (1.7) and vacuum and through a joint pipe (1.6) located on its body, are absorbed into the dust collection reservoir of the vacuum cleaner that the device is attached via a hose.

Abstract: This is a vacuum cleaner that includes the installation of the presented vacuum cleaner. This unit would now include a gear driven brush, which connects, to the motor via a gear driven tension belt. Two roller bearings are provided to prevent damage and the overheating of the cleaner. The primary purpose of the gears on the brush and belt is to accommodate the smooth rotation of the belt and also the ability of the brush to rotate as fast or at the same pace as the motor, while at the same time maintaining alignment.

Abstract: A dual hinge apparatus for a portable terminal provides a pair of hinge axes perpendicular to each other and connects first and second housings that form the portable terminal to each other such that they can rotate relative to the first and second hinge axes, respectively. The hinge apparatus includes a fixed housing, a rotating housing coupled opposite to the fixed housing to rotate relative to the second hinge axis, and a hinge housing coupled to a side surface of the rotating housing to provide the first hinge axis. Such a hinge apparatus couples the pair of housings to each other such that they can be positioned laterally side by side with each other. Thus, a display unit can lie transversely and lengthwise, which is convenient for using multimedia services. Using the disclosed hinge apparatus, it is easy to construct various types of information terminals.

Abstract: The handle is ergonomically shaped. It is given a wasp-like shape, with a flexible cover. The handle is used both as a fixed, permanent handle for a single kitchen implement, and as a handle for receiving and holding interchangeable kitchen implements. In one preferred embodiment, the handle has a fluid silicone gel layer underneath an outer-cover to better conform the shape of the handle to the user's hand.

Abstract: This invention relates to novel methods for affecting, controlling and/or directing various crystal formation, structure formation or phase formation/phase change reaction pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a holoreaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy pattern can be applied to a crystallization reaction system. In a second aspect of the invention, at lest one spectral energy conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other (or all) crystallization reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction vessel.

Abstract: A self-adjusting, tie-down device that maintains consistent tension on loads in spite of shifting, settling or environmental change, i.e., hot/cold, dry/wet. The device includes a cam buckle assembly having a proximate end and a distal end. An inelastic strap is adjustably affixed to the distal end of the cam buckle. An elastic strap is pivotally attached at the proximate end of the cam buckle. Steel hooks are disposed at the respective free ends of the elastic and inelastic straps.

Abstract: A safety buckle comprises a substantially flat elongated body having a first distal end opposite a first distal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The first and second distal ends are angled towards the bottom surface to form an approximately obtuse angle with the bottom surface. A substantially elongated cut-out is centrally disposed within the elongated body. The cut-out defines a pair of substantially parallel rails that axially extend between the first and send distal ends. A locking member is disposed within the cut-out. The locking member is slidably coupled to the rails, and slidable between a first position and a second position. When used with a safety strap, the locking member is moved from an “unlocked position” to a “locked” position when tension is applied to the strap. In the locked position, the locking member engages a bottom or clamping surface of the second distal end of the buckle body to apply pressure to the strap and secure it in place.

Abstract: A device for forming a seal includes upper and lower seal members, and a slider, wherein mating surfaces of the seal members interlock. In at least one embodiment, a lifting rib and closure bar on the slider cooperate with a lifting wing and closure bar groove on the upper and lower seal members, respectively. By moving the slider in one direction, the lifting rib lifts the upper seal member from the lower seal member. Moving the slider in the opposite direction causes the upper and lower seal members to interlock. In another embodiment, a slider has an intermediate lateral member connected on one side the slider top, and connected on the other side to the slider bottom. A breakaway sealing device is also provided, allowing a person to break the closed seal. A beginning stop block is also provided that includes a means for securing the upper seal member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping apparatus comprising a base body and two clamping straps which are arranged opposite one another on one side of the base body, are made flexible at least sectionally, extend convexly to one another in a non-clamping state of the clamping apparatus and can be brought into engagement by being pressed together in order thereby to fasten an object located between the clamping straps and the base body to the clamping apparatus by means of a clamping fit.

Abstract: A method and system for registering a CAD layout to a Focused Ion Beam image for through-the substrate probing, without using an optical image and without requiring biasing, includes an improved method of trench endpointing during the FIB milling operation with a low beam energy. The method further includes removal of Ga at the trench floor using XeF2, as well as the deposition of an insulating layer onto the trench floor.

Abstract: To provide a method for manufacturing a piezoelectric thin film resonator with excellent characteristics. A method for manufacturing a piezoelectric thin film resonator in accordance with the present invention includes a step of forming a laminated body by successively laminating, above a first substrate, a piezoelectric thin film and a first electrode, a step of bonding a second substrate and the laminated body, a step of separating the first substrate from the laminated body, a step of forming a second electrode above the piezoelectric thin film, and a step of patterning the second electrode, the piezoelectric thin film and the first electrode.

Abstract: A socket driver for installation and removal of bearings, bushings, and damaged nuts and bolts. The socket driver has a driving end, a body, a flange and a square bit. The body joins the driving end and the flange. The square bit is at the end of the socket driver opposite the driving end and adjacent the flange. In use, the driving end of the socket driver receives a driving force, usually in the form of hammer blows. The flange operates to distribute the driving force evenly to the surface of a socket, from a socket or ratchet set, thereby preventing damage thereto.

Abstract: A roof panel (31) is pre-set on the left and right side members (4) fixed to an underbody of a car. A roof panel spot welding station (7) includes a pair of frames (34) and two joisted-locating jigs (35, 36) bridging the frames. Each of the joisted-locating jigs is furnished with a clamp mechanism for holding the roof panel. The roof panel is located to the side members by the locating jigs, and spot-welded to the side members.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant marker includes a blank of metal sheet material in the form of a plane having a perimeter and two faces. A flange extends about the perimeter in a direction substantially perpendicular to the faces. One face of the metal blank has a rim raised in a direction opposite to that of the flange and forming a depression on the face. A label bearing a message to be posted using the marker is disposed in the depression and covered with a coating of polyurethane forming a dome over the label.

Abstract: A process for producing a tube suitable for microfluidic devices. The process uses a uniformly-doped first material having a first portion into which a channel is etched partially through the first material between second and third portions of the first material. The first material is then bonded to a second material so that a first portion of the second material overlies the first portion of the first material and encloses the channel to define a passage. The second and third portions of the second material and part of the second and third portions of the first material are then removed, and the first portion of the second material is bonded to a substrate such that the passage projects over a recess in the substrate surface. The second and third portions of the first material are then removed to define a tube with a freestanding portion.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus which enable to easily remove a magnetic head slider soldered to a suspension and easily reutilize the removed parts. In the method for removing the magnetic head slider, heat is applied to a suspension to which at least a part of the magnetic head slider is joined by solder so as to remove the magnetic head slider from the suspension. The heating is locally applied to the junction area of the magnetic head slider and the suspension, which is joined by the solder.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a thermal print head includes a conductor layer formation step, a first measurement step, a conductor layer splitting step and a second measurement step. In the conductor layer formation step, a single conductor layer including first and second measurement points is formed on a substrate. In the first measurement step, the electrical resistance is measured in the conductor layer, between the first and the second measurement points. In the conductor layer splitting step, a predetermined portion of the conductor layer is removed, so that a first electrode including the first measurement point and a second electrode including the second measurement point are formed. In the second measurement step, the resistance between the first and the second electrodes is measured. If the conductor layer has a disconnected portion in the first measurement step, a repairing conductor is formed on the disconnected portion.

Abstract: A hermetically sealed coin cell is described. The coin cell has the opposite polarity terminals isolated from one another by a glass-to-metal seal. Glassing a conductive disc inside a ring of greater diameter and height forms this seal. The height of the ring is equivalent to the desired height of the cell. The disc acts as one cell terminal, which can be positive or negative, and the ring serves as the other terminal. In plan view, both terminals are on the same side of the cell. This allows for easy mounting and connection to an electronic circuit board, and the like.

Abstract: A device coupler of impact to connect aerial handles of electric energy is disclosed, which is the kind that comprises a set of copier with accessories brace for support and connectors parts setting to be applied into the power system between the electrical cables, the copier is made up by a piston with a breech that also has a cover breech provided with a gunpowder cartridge shot needle to be set in the interior of the breech. The improvements are characterized because there's a breech's cover (13) with a shot inner device powered by a trigger (13a), this breech's cover (13) will be adapted for a quick hitch of the breech (12) set in the posterior end (10a) of the copier (10), the latter has a impact piston (11) provided with a radial handle (15) of retention for the return of the piston back-impact (11); in the copier (10) it's also foreseen a radial window (12a) for the liberation of the explosion's gases.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed wiring board is provided that results in there being no signal lines on the surface layers of the printed wiring board. Additionally, no solder resist printing is required on the printed wiring board during manufacture. This results in a printed wiring board without solder resist and without any signal lines on the surface layers. The surface layers contain only component solder pads.

Abstract: Holes (40a) are formed with a laser beam through an insulating substrate (40) on which a metallic layer (42) is formed and via holes (36a) are formed by filling up the holes (40a) with a metal (46). After the via holes (36a) are formed, a conductor circuit (32a) is formed by etching the metallic layer (42) and a single-sided circuit board (30A) is formed by forming projecting conductors (38a) on the surfaces of the via holes (36a). The projecting conductors (38a) on the circuit board (30A) are put on the conductor circuit (32b) of another single-sided circuit board (30B) with adhesive layers (50) composed of an uncured resin in-between and heated and pressed against the circuit (32b). The projecting conductors (38a) get in the uncured resin by pushing aside the resin and are electrically connected to the circuit (32b).

Abstract: A nanoprobe includes a substrate having a layer, which forms a projected portion. A plurality of conductive lines is adhered to the projected portion and the lines extend beyond an end of the projected portion by a distance to form contact points, wherein the lines are connected to material of the projected portion to provide stiffness and the contact points provide flexibility during use.

Abstract: A method for forming an electrically active surface for a medical electrical lead includes the steps of inserting a conductor coil into a shroud that includes an opening, lifting an end of at least one filar of a plurality of filars forming the coil out through the opening, and removing a layer of insulation from about the end of the at least one filar by means of laser ablation.

Abstract: A rolling element bearing comprises an inner ring and an outer ring which are each provided with a raceway, and a series of rolling elements which are in contact with the raceways of each ring. A lubricant film is provided in the contacts between the rolling elements and the raceways, which film forms a lubricant meniscus at the inlet side of each contact. In the bearing starved lubrication conditions prevail. The surface of each rolling element has minute recesses filled with a lubricant quantity, said recesses being flattened in the contact area defined by the contact between the rolling elements and the rings and thereby releasing lubricant at the inlet side of each contact resulting in a displacement of the meniscus further away from said contact. This meniscus displacement results in an increased lubricant film thickness in each contact area, thus improving the lubricating conditions in the bearing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand held electrical appliance having a handle and a head part to be brought into contact with the body of the user, such as a toothbrush with a brush head or a safety razor with a head part in the form of a blade unit, including an electrically operable vibration generating device, for example an electric motor and eccentric weight, and a control device for controlling operation of the vibration generating device. The control device is proximity or touch sensitive and includes a sensor element, such as an electrode formed by a blade of the blade unit, so that the vibration generating device is actuated in response to a person using the appliance and moving the blade unit (or other head part) into close proximity to or into contact with the body area to be treated.

Abstract: A portable hand held device for cutting pipe or circular tubing rotates or turns by the force generated by a power drill or manually by hand. This portable hand held device for cutting pipe or circular tubing is generally circular in nature with a hinged door that opens allowing pipe or circular tubing to be inserted, and closes encasing the pipe or circular tubing inside. This device includes internal gears and an external housing with gears allowing a unit or part of the unit, including plastic or rubber rollers and a stationary cutting blade, to rotate or turn around the pipe or circular tubing. The plastic or rubber rollers support the pipe or circular tubing as the blade rotates about and cuts the pipe or tube. The rollers and cutting blade are preferably attached to an internal sidewall of the device.

Abstract: A fastener ripper includes a handle, a joint assembly, and an elongate blade replaceably coupled to the handle by the joint assembly. The blade is configured to engage and rip a fastener. The joint assembly includes a first mating portion, a second mating portion, and a member securing the mating portions. The first mating portion includes a raised portion of the blade and the second mating portion includes a countersunk portion in the handle configured to engage the raised portion. Alternatively, the first mating portion includes a step in the elongate blade and the second mating portion includes a step in the handle configured to engage the step in the elongate blade. Alternatively, the first mating portion is substantially flat, the second mating portion is substantially flat, and the member securing the mating portions includes a base plate, dowels and screws.

Abstract: A rotary knife with an improved drive transmission. The knife includes a tubular handle assembly, an annular blade, a blade housing, a pneumatic motor, and a drive transmission assembly. The transmission includes a drive or pinion gear, a drive shaft, and a connector assembly that inhibits axial movement of the pinion gear into the blade housing by the force of air pressure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vegetable peeler having two gripping surfaces connected to each other by a peeling blade as well as a cross-piece. According to the invention, the two lateral gripping surfaces and the interconnecting cross-piece are forming a holder, the dimension of the legs (L) of the U-shaped holder being shorter in peeling direction (A) than the distance (B) between the gripping surfaces. In this way, direct guiding the peeling blade is enabled without any lever arm. The peeling blade, when used, is directly between the fingers and, therefore, can be guided in an extremely precise, handy and safe way.

Abstract: A laser leveling device having a suction mounting arrangement includes a housing and a mounting seal extending from the lower portion of the housing. The mounting seal cooperates with an attachment surface to define a suction mounting area therebetween. The suction mounting arrangement cooperates with the mounting seal to maintain the vacuum pressure seal in the suction mounting area. A laser light source mounted within the housing in a planar relationship relative to the attachment surface includes at least one diode projecting an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the attachment surface.

Abstract: A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extending therefrom. The mounting seal cooperates with the mounting surface to define a vacuum pocket therebetween. A vacuum generating mechanism is configured to remove air from the vacuum pocket through an aperture in the lower housing portion. A modular tool attachment releasably engages a portion of the tool base to secure the modular tool attachment to the tool base.

Abstract: An indicator vial including a liquid and a colored gas that contrasts with the liquid to provide a highly visible drop or bubble within the vial. The color of the gas is selected to contrast significantly with the liquid. The color of the liquid and of indicia disposed on the exterior of the vial can be selected to further enhance the contrast between the gas and the liquid and/or the indicia, to enhance visibility of the indicator within the vial.

Abstract: A laser, square, protractor kit has a laser marker with a housing. The housing has a first positioning member. The protractor has a base with a second positioning member which cooperates with the first positioning member to position the housing on the protractor base. The protractor base also includes a third positioning member. A framing square is coupled with the third positioning member enabling the protractor to be positioned on the framing square.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combination tool for use by an individual workman, without resorting to assistance by another workman, for laying out horizontal and plumb lines in a confined space, such as that found in a shower stall, bathtub enclosure, or fireplace. The invention has a body in the shape of an isosceles triangle. Centrally positioned referencing levels align with the centerlines of each leg of the triangle. The referencing levels are duplicated in order to provide better accuracy of measurement. The tool is of sufficient thickness to allow the removable attachment of a chalk line clip to one of two blunted ends of the tool so that a single workman can extend and snap chalk lines on a surface of interest. A tiler may use the tool of the present invention to practice an inventive technique of laying tile in an efficient and aesthetically pleasing manner.

Abstract: The invention is a device used to measure and mark floor tile that must be cut to fit around obstructions. A key feature of the invention is that it has removable elements that make it possible to use the device with tile of any size. A second key feature is a plurality of telescoping members that can be extended to varying lengths in order to describe the perimeter geometry that must be duplicated by cutting away a portion of the tile. The invention is compatible with all tile and similar flat floor or wall coverings, such as pavers or carpet squares.

Abstract: A method of scanning an object is disclosed comprising the steps of providing a scanning device having a probe and a sample holder whereby the sample holder is rotatable relative to the probe, providing a first feature for indicating the start and/or end of a scan, and recognising the first feature whereby when the first feature is recognised the scanning device is ready to start or end a scan. The scanning device may have a fixed stop which comprises the first feature alternatively, the first feature is provided on the scanning device or on the object. A second feature, located on the scanning device or object for example, may be provided wherein the first feature indicates the start of a scan and the second feature indicates the end of the scan. Also disclosed is an apparatus for scanning an object.

Abstract: A clothes drying cabinet is provided with a shaker assembly including a bar suspended in the cabinet for supporting clothes hangers. A motor is mounted adjacent the bar and has a drive shaft. A drive weight is eccentrically mounted to the drive shaft of the motor so that upon actuation of the motor, the drive weight imparts a shaking motion to the bar so as to facilitate removal of wrinkles from the clothing on the hangers. A ballast weight may also be provided in the shaker assembly so as to evenly distribute the energy from the eccentric weight regardless of the weight of the clothes hanging on the bar.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying resin pellets to be supplied to a molding machine under reduced pressure of a desired level by a reduced pressure drying means comprises a preheating means for heating resin pellets to be supplied to the reduced pressure drying means to a temperature level that allows the moisture of the resin pellets to turn into steam under reduced pressure but maintain the resin pellets in an unmolten state.

Abstract: A salad spin-drier with a bowl of glass or ceramic so that part of the water collection bowl, which until now has been purely functional, may be simultaneously used as a serving bowl for the salad. The salad bowl as is standard apart from the bowl has a lid in which a drive mechanism having a rotary drive plate with a cord drum and a pull cord may be set into rotational movement by a pull grip. The rotary drive plate with tabs engages into suitable ribs on the spin-drier basket. The spin-drier basket has a bearing recess which rests on a bearing cam. The bearing cam is separated from the bowl centrally on a plate. The bowl has a planar inner base on which the plate rests, and by way of an abutment edge limiting the plane base one achieves a central mounting of the plate. For the simplified removal of the plate these may have suitable openings easier gripping. A rubber-elastic rest is on the underside of the plate and serves as scratch-protection and slip-protection.

Abstract: A clothes pressing apparatus has a body block movable between a supply position at which an article of clothing can be placed on the body block and a press position at which preesing work can be achieved. A sleeve holder is also mounted on the base for holding sleeves of the an article of clothing and having a sleeve tucking iron. Also included are a body air supply device for supplying a first air blast suitable for pressing the body portion of the article of clothing, and a sleeve air supply device for supplying a second air blast for pressing the sleeve portion. The apparatus further includes a controller for operating the sleeve air supply device for supplying the second air blast only when the body air supply device is operated for supplying the first air blast.

Abstract: A drum type washing and drying machine includes a rotary drum for accommodating laundry therein; a front frame for forming a front surface of a main body of the washing and drying machine, wherein the front frame is provided with a laundry loading/unloading opening through which laundry is loaded into or unloaded from the rotary drum; a detergent dispenser accommodated in the front frame; a dryer filter, accommodated in the front frame, for collecting therein lint generated during a drying process; and a control panel for setting an operation of the main body and displaying an operating state thereof. The dryer filter and the detergent dispenser are substantially symmetrically disposed with respect to the control panel interposed therebetween.

Abstract: A foot protection assembly is provided for protecting a foot from an underlying surface. The foot protection assembly includes a release layer and a sheet member. The sheet member has a first surface at least partially covered with an adhesive backing releasably contacting the release layer. The sheet member includes at least one perforation formed therealong for defining at least one slipper removable from the release layer at the perforation for adhering to the foot.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for tightening a top of a foot in a leisure sports boot having a sole forming the bottom of the boot; a boot upper rim forming the top end of the boot and having a U-shaped front surface; a boot upper being extended between the sole and the boot upper rim, and consisting of an outside upper forming an outer appearance and an inside upper adhered to a foot; a top of foot protection upper installed inside the U-shaped boot upper rim; and a tightening band tied between the boot upper rims in a zigzag shape outside the top of foot protection upper, the apparatus includes a top of foot tightening means installed inside the top of foot protection upper, for compressing the top of the foot to the sole, a wire passing through the top of foot tightening means, and pulling the top of foot tightening means to the top of the foot so that the heel can be fixedly adhered to the sole, and a wire fixing device connected to both ends of the wire, for selectively pulling or releasing the wire.

Abstract: A boot for a skate has a shoe frame and a shoe sheath. The shoe frame has a heel shank and an insole. The shoe sheath is mounted on the shoe frame and has a sidewall, an internal soft pad and a leather upper cover. The sidewall has an internal chamber. The internal soft pad is made of resilient material and has multiple air vents defined through the internal soft pad. The air vents improve the ventilation of the sidewall to make a sole of a foot inside the sidewall feel comfortable without sweating easily and also keep the sole from becoming unhealthy.

Abstract: Footwear and methods of making footwear including an upper disconnected from the sole on at least a portion of one lateral side of the sole to enable a foot to enter the footwear laterally through a side gap, wherein the footwear is made by molding the footwear in a mold are disclosed. The foot may be held in place in the footwear, in part, with a resilient foot holder extending over the top of the foot. A lateral motion of the foot may overcome the force of the foot holder enabling hands-free removal of the footwear.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for making a trench wall in the soil comprising a frame, at least one lower cutting/mixing wheel arranged at the bottom of the frame, at least one further, upper cutting/mixing wheel arranged at the top of the frame, wherein the frame is designed in an intermediate portion between the upper cutting/mixing wheel and the lower cutting/mixing wheel with a smaller cross section with respect to the cutting cross section of the at least one lower cutting/mixing wheel. The invention further relates to a method for making a trench in the soil by means of such a device.

Abstract: A rotatable connector pin assembly is disposed within an opening in an adapter nose, with opposite ends of the pin portion of the assembly extending outwardly beyond opposite sides of the adapter nose in axially fixed orientations relative thereto, and is used to captively and releasably retain a replaceable excavating tooth point on the nose. The configuration of the opposite pin ends permits the overall pin assembly to remain in the adapter nose during removal of the point and replacement thereof, with the pin being rotatable between a first orientation in which its ends permit removal of a point from the nose, or installation of a point on the nose, and a second orientation in which the opposite pin ends block removal of the point from the adapter nose.

Abstract: A control system for controlling the release of an accessory from any quick hitch coupler coupling the accessory to a hydraulically operable arm of a machine, operated by a pressurized hydraulic system. The control system can be used with a coupler for coupling an accessory to a dipper arm and a control system for such a coupler, such as a quick hitch coupler for coupling an accessory to a dipper arm of a back actor such as may be used by an earth working apparatus. The quick hitch coupler comprises a body member adapted for coupling to the dipper arm, a fixed engaging means mounted on the body member for engaging a first one of a pair of coupling pins mounted on the accessory, and a moveable engaging means mounted on the body member for engaging a second one of the pair of coupling pins of the accessory.