Abstract: A punching apparatus forms a hole at a bottom portion of each of recesses which are formed in a metal plate in advance and arrayed in a first direction. A female die supports the metal plate. A male die is opposed to the recess and provided with a punch array in which a plurality of punches in the first direction. The male die is movable in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction to form the hole with each of the punches. The punches include first punches each having a distal end face which is slant in the second direction. A slant angle of the distal end face corresponds to a warp of the plate member due to the formation of the recesses.

Abstract: A method for producing a cutting or embossing roller having a cutting knife or embossing projection that projects out of the surface of a base body of the roller ensures the greatest possible optimal homogeneity of the cutting knife or the embossing projection, while minimizing production duration and costs. Single-layer or multi-layer application of the cutting knife or the embossing projection onto the roller base body occurs by laser resurfacing welding. Each layer is produced using an additional powdered material, which is melted in a melt bath at the weld point. The heat and/or light radiation emitted by the melt bath is detected, at least during application of each layer. Laser power is controlled or regulated as a function of the heat and/or light radiation emitted by the melt bath, so that melt bath temperature remains essentially constant during application of each layer.

Abstract: A machining spindle comprising an inner shaft (110a) arranged for carrying a first tool (5a) for machining a work-piece and an outer shaft (110b) arranged for carrying a second tool (5b) for machining the workpiece, wherein the shafts are mounted one inside the other for rotation about a common axis and for axial movement relative to each other. The shafts are supported by air bearings. The spindle is particularly suited to dicing silicon wafers into oblong chips.

Abstract: A two-part roller support stand has a vertically-adjustable base portion having a plural-point support structure for standing on a ground or floor plane, and a first upper engagement interface, a separate and detachable roller assembly having a roller, a second engagement interface for engaging the first engagement interface, and a plurality of first vertically adjustable feet. The separate roller assembly may be disengaged from the base portion and used, supported on its plurality of adjustable feet, as a stand-alone roller support on such as a table-top or other surface.

Abstract: A radial arm saw is adapted with a safety top configured with cutting box enclosure that contains and collects substantially all of the sawdust generated during use. A dust collection system is in fluid communication with the cutting box for removing the sawdust contained therein. Spring biased push blocks function to hold the work piece in place during the sawing process while maintaining the user's hands safely away from the saw blade. A laser alignment device projects a beam within the cutting box along the cutting plane. A control panel is provided to allow use by authorized users upon entry of an authorization code.

Abstract: A dust collector has a shroud mounted to the connecting rods of the pivoting assembly of a contractor's table saw. The shroud is configured to surround the lower portion of the saw blade when the blade is fully raised, and most of the blade's diameter when it is fully lowered. The shroud is equipped with a nozzle for connection of a dust collection hose. The shroud extends upwardly between the connecting rods of the pivoting assembly and between the front and rear trunnions. The longitudinal outside surfaces of the shroud are provided with shoulders that abut the connecting rods. Retainers engage the connecting rods to support the shroud against the shoulders. Thus, the dust collector is suspended below and removably connected to the pivoting assembly of the table saw. One corner of the shroud includes an opening to accommodate the arbor bracket and its vertical movement.

Abstract: A kickback-inhibiting device serves to inhibit a workpiece from being lifted up by a rotating cutting blade of a cutting device. The kickback-inhibiting devices include kickback-inhibiting members and a holding device. Each of the kickback-inhibiting members is movable between an operative position and an inoperative position. In the operative position, each kickback-inhibiting member is operable to engage the workpiece from an upper side in order to inhibit the workpiece from being lifted up. In the inoperative position, each kickback-inhibiting member is positioned upwardly away from the workpiece so as not to interact with the workpiece. The holding device serves to hold the kickback-inhibiting members in the inoperative positions.

Abstract: A miter saw for cutting a workpiece is disclosed. The miter saw has a base section, a holder section, a saw blade section, a saw blade support section, and a guide bar. The base section has an upper surface for supporting a workpiece to be cut. The holder section stands from the base portion. The saw blade section has a circular saw blade for cutting the workpiece. The saw blade support section pivotably supports the saw blade section. The guide bar slidably supports the saw blade support section. The guide bar is slidably supported by the holder section. The guide bar extends substantially parallel to the upper surface of the base section. The saw blade support portion is slidable along the guide bar.

Abstract: A parallel fence for determining a position of a workpiece on a table relative to a rotary cutting blade has a body support and a fence body. The body support is movable across the table in a direction along a rotational axis of the cutting blade. The body support has a support shaft that defines a pivotal axis. The fence body is supported by the body support and is pivotal within a plane about the pivotal axis of the support shaft. The fence body has a guide surface disposed on one side of the fence body opposing the cutting blade for contacting with the workpiece. The fence body can be adjusted about the pivotal support to ensure that the fence body is parallel to the rotary cutting blade.

Abstract: A miter saw having first and second laser oscillators. A base is provided for mounting a worpiece. A fence extends in a lateral direction and is fixed to the base and has a front surface to which the workpiece is to be abutted. A cutting unit rotatably supports a circular saw blade. A support section is supported on the base and is pivotably supports the cutting unit movable toward and away from the base. The first laser oscillator is provided at the base for irradiating a first laser beam to the front side of the workpiece. The second laser oscillator is provided at the support section for irradiating a second laser beam to a rear side of the workpiece.

Abstract: A clamping device for toolless clamping of saw blades equipped with the clamping shank for a hand machine tool has two clamping parts that are pressable against each other, each of the clamping parts being provided with a support surface for the clamping shank of a saw blade insertable between the clamping parts, at least one of the clamping parts being movable in relation to the other of the clamping parts in order to clamp and release the clamping shank, and an independent actuating element that is movable by hand and providing a sliding movement or a rotating movement.

Abstract: A cutting blade includes a metal base and a polymer coating. The cutting blade is adapted to be mounted in a lawn mower or other cutting apparatus.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soundboard of composite fibre material construction for acoustic stringed instruments, comprising a core plate and a fibre laminate which is provided on at least one of the two outer faces of the core plate and is composed of long fibres embedded in a carrier material, the core plate having a lower average density than the fibre laminate. In this case a part of the core plate including the two end regions of the central zone of the core plate has a longitudinal compression strength which is greater than the longitudinal compression strength of the remaining part of the core plate. In this way a construction is achieved which is particularly stable under compression whilst at the same time having an improved acoustic quality.

Abstract: The invention relates to a soundboard of composite fibre material construction for acoustic musical instruments, comprising at least three sheets which each extend over a substantial part of the entire surface of the soundboard, of which the two outer sheets each contain a layer of long fibres embedded in a carrier material and the middle sheet has a lower density than the two outer sheets. In this case the long fibres of the two outer sheets are disposed parallel to one another in the respective sheet and—relative to an imaginary vertical longitudinal central plane of the soundboard—extend at acute angles between 2 and 25°. In this way a markedly improve acoustic quality and simplified production are achieved.

Abstract: A guitar saddle structure includes a bridge base and a plurality of string decks. The bridge base has a plurality of housing compartments each has a ramp on the left side and the S right side. Each of the string decks has a bucking surface on the left side and the right side corresponding to the ramp. The string decks are held in the housing compartments with the bucking surface resting on and in contact with the ramp such that when the string is laid on the string deck and being played, a clear and crisp sound may be generated without the interference of vibration.

Abstract: A guitar machine head string lock function includes a worm gear, a worm, a string post and a base. The worm gear and the string post are formed in an integrated manner, and are pivotally coupled on the base through a latch element. Assembly is simple and convenient and can achieve precise coupling. The worm is pivotally mounted on the base to engage with the worm gear and has a tuning peg to enable users to turn the worm gear and the string post to adjust the tension of a guitar string.

Abstract: Alternating Cymbals utilize two pairs or sets of cymbals, a first pair and a second pair of cymbals, which play alternately with a single actuation usually by a foot pedal. Both sets of cymbals are supported by a support means which includes a tripod, column with a bracket extending from the column. The first pair of cymbals are mounted at the upper end of the column. A shaft in the column pulls the top cymbal of the first pair of cymbals down against the bottom cymbal of the first pair of cymbals. The second pair of cymbals are mounted on the bracket. A rod is connected to the shaft and the bottom cymbal of the second set of cymbals which is mounted on the rod strikes the top cymbal of the second pair of cymbals when the foot pedal is released. A spring about the shaft moves the shaft and rod upwardly when the foot pedal is released.

Abstract: A tuner for a stringed instrument including a base unit, a pair of projections extending upwardly from the base unit, and a clamping bar for attachment to the base unit with a neck of the stringed instrument therebetween. The tuner also includes tuning screws for moving the projections linearly to change string tension, and a pair of externally threaded posts extending from a bottom surface of the base unit, and a pair of nuts to secure the tuner onto the stringed instrument.

Abstract: An electronic musical apparatus comprises an instructing device that instructs establishment of connection to a network via a communication interface, a first time information obtaining device that obtains time information from a first time information provider connected to the network, a second time information obtaining device that obtains time information from a second time information provider connected to the network when the first time information obtaining device cannot obtain the time information, and an executing device that executes a service via the network by using the time information obtained from either one of the first and the second time information providers.

Abstract: An electric contrabass has a bridge structure on a body in which an inner space is defined, and the body is further formed with a slit under the bridge structure so that the lid of the body vibrates like a cantilever; a vibration sensor is provided inside the body, and has a vibration sensitive surface held in contact with the lower surface of the lid; while a player is bowing the strings, the vibrating strings excite the lid through the bridge structure, and the vibrations of the lid is converted to an electric signal through the vibration sensor; since the distance from the vibrating strings and the single vibration sensor is approximately equal, the single vibration sensor produces the electric signal without undesirable imbalance and interference.

Abstract: The invention is directed at a piezoelectric transducer for a stringed musical instrument which reproduces the real acoustic tonal qualities and resonances of an acoustic instrument. Also, due to its design, the transducer provides improved feedback control and feedback rejection over prior art devices. The transducer comprising a base unit; a piezoelectric unit, including a piezoelectric element housed within a shielding enclosure; and a multi-conductor cable connected to said piezoelectric element for transmitting signals produced by said piezoelectric element.

Abstract: A method of making a frangible, non-toxic projectile is described in which substantially pure bismuth metal is melted, a quantity of the bismuth metal is poured into a mold, the bismuth metal is cooled to form a substantially bismuth metal core, the core is swaged in a profile die having a bleed hole of about 0.020 inch to about 0.038 inch in diameter, and the core is electroplated. The swaging may eliminate substantially a surface irregularity. The projectile may be releasably disposed in a cartridge along with a propellant and a primer, in which the primer ignites the propellant upon contact with a firing pin. The cartridge may itself be releasably disposed within a barrel of a firearm.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spindle for a braiding machine. The inventive spindle comprises a spindle base, a shaft on which a spool of yarn is mounted, a plate which can rotate around the aforementioned shaft and a yarn guide support. Said yarn guide slides along columns (13) which are used so support a tube or case (12). Moreover, a part (11) which can be lowered and raised is articulated to the upper end of the aforementioned tube in order to secure the upper base of the spool. A spring (16) comprising an inner core is disposed inside the tube and is used to control the rise and fall of the yarn guide support by means of a link (18), the end of which meets said core. In turn, the yarn guide support actuates a lever and releases the above-mentioned plate using a tensioning wire.

Abstract: A device applied to electric connectors of energy provided with unit of detonation incorporated in a button for detonation of cartridge with powder comprising a device for the installation of pressure electrical connectors on two electrical conductors, the tool has three main components the first is called power unit with a piston, the second is the power unit (2) and the third is a cartridge carrier, the power unit (2) and the shooting unit (9) being coupled through a thread (8) that holds them firmly together, therefore forming only one set, on its interior is the cartridge carrier (14) and the metallic cartridge (12) with gunpowder, properly placed, the shooting unit (9) has on its interior a compound system by pins and springs linked to a shooting button (34) that will cause the detonation of the cartridge (12) with gunpowder by the impact of a detonation needle (57) on this cartridge (12), also a piston (11) on the interior of the power unit (2) will be impelled against one of the components of the elect

Abstract: The hydraulic machine with radial cylinders (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7) comprises pistons (8) with radial stroke, arranged in contact with an outer cam (13) and coplanar with said group of cylinders, each equipped with a roller on the path (12) of said cam, and it has, in each piston (8), a rolling bearing (9, 10, 11), arranged with the inner ring coupled or coinciding with the pin (9) for supporting said roller (10) and the outer ring (10) coupled or coinciding with the roller (10) itself; moreover, it has the roller (10) and the corresponding rolling bearing (9, 10, 11) with a small size such as to also allow, in the alternating motion of the piston (8), introduction steps of said roller in the respective liner of the cylinder (3, 4, 5, 6 and 7).

Abstract: A piston for a setting tool which is driven y expanding gases, includes a piston head (11) and a piston body (12) connectable along an interface (13) with the piston head (11), the piston head (11) and the piston body (12) having, respectively, in an interface region, at least one stop surface (14) and at least one counter-stop surface (15) formed by surfaces defining essentially complementary tapering regions.

Abstract: A controller directs the operation of an air pollution control (APC) system having one or more controllable operating parameters and a defined operating limit representing a regulatory limit on an allowed amount of pollutant to be emitted by the APC system. An interface receives data representing a value of a regulatory credit available for emitting less of the pollutant than the regulatory limit on the allowed amount of pollutant. A control processor (i) determines a target set point for each of at least one of the one or more controllable operating parameters, which will maximize the regulatory credits earned, based on the received data and (ii) to directs control of each of the at least one controllable operating parameter based on the determined target set point for that parameter.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for producing fluorine by providing a contained fluorine precursor source located proximate to or remotely from an adsorbent bed, optionally in a replaceable unit that may be a replaceable module comprising both the fluorine source and the adsorbent bed. Fluorine derived preferably from a nitrogen trifluoride source and used to remove deposited silicon-containing impurities in reaction chambers is reclaimed from an adsorbent bed, and made available to the reaction chamber as a supplemental fluorine source to reduce the total required amount of nitrogen trifluoride source gas. The separation column adsorbent is regenerated in cyclical intervals using a reverse flow of inert gas.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for sweetening a raw natural gas feed stream using a multi-stage membrane separation process, and in embodiments a two-stage membrane separation process. The method and system also include use of a gas turbine which operates with an impure fuel gas stream (such as in the sense of having a relatively high CO2 and H2S acid gas contaminant content) as derived from a permeate gas stream obtained in at least the second stage of a membrane separation process, or later stages if more than two stages are employed. In embodiments, the gas turbine is coupled with an electrical generator, which generates electrical power that drives a compressor for the second stage (or higher) of the membrane separation process, as well as other process equipment associated therewith, such as air coolers and process pumps. Alternatively, the gas turbine can be coupled mechanically to the compressor employed.

Abstract: The device has a honeycomb rotor which is rotated and which supports an adsorbant. A seal divides the honeycomb rotor into a desorption zone and at least one other zone including an adsorption zone. The seal has a heat resistant/non flammable portion and an elastic seal portion. The heat resistant portion has a slot cut in a surface which contacts the honeycomb rotor. The elastic seal portion is formed outside of the desorption zone with respect to the heat resistant portion. Desorption air is substantially completely sealed within the desorption zone. The seal may allow for hot (perhaps 300° C.) desorption gas to be used with a rotation type gas adsorption concentration device.

Abstract: A method for removing high concentration ozone from a waste gas stream is disclosed, which includes the following steps: (1) providing an apparatus, which includes: a tank having an input port, an exhaust port and a packing, wherein the input port is near the bottom of the tank, the exhaust port is on the top of the tank, and the packing is contained in the tank; a liquid injection element for injecting reductant solution through the packing; and a storage vessel connecting to the liquid injection element; (2) transporting a gas into the tank through the input port for contacting the reductant solution; and (3) the gas exiting the reactor by way of the exhaust port.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine with an air separation unit and a method of realizing such an internal combustion engine, the air separation unit is able to be fed by intake air compressed by a charging unit and cooled by a charged air cooler. The internal combustion engine can at least periodically be fed with a retentate, provided by the air separation unit, having such a composition that, in comparison to normal, it is oxygen enriched. The air separation unit is connected to the outlet of the charged air cooler, and compressed intake air from the charging unit undergoes purification that includes the separation of fluid and/or solid contents before being fed into the air separation unit.

Abstract: An adsorbing element for adsorbing and releasing a gas includes a plurality of adsorbing sheets. Each adsorbing sheet includes gas-permeable sheets such as non-woven fabrics or filter papers, and an adsorbing material filled between the gas-permeable sheets. First and second supporting members are provided such that each of them is formed of a paper-like sheet formed with a plurality of pleats which have straight trough lines. Each of the pleats of the first supporting member is located facing and spaced from each of the pleats of the second supporting member to form a pair of the facing pleats, defining a pair of facing trough portions. In this adsorbing element, the first and second side edges of each adsorbing sheet are located respectively at the pair of facing trough portions so that each adsorbing sheet is supported between the pair of the facing trough portions.

Abstract: An adsorptive filter/member for adsorbing a gaseous adsorbate. The filter includes two layers of a flexible polymeric material to form an area therebetween. Fasteners are located at predetermined areas across the two layer outer surfaces, the fasteners extending from the outer surface of one layer to the outer surface of the other layer. The fasteners subdivide the area into a plurality of substantially enclosed chambers. Adsorptive media is disposed within each of the plurality of chambers. The chambers are adapted to substantially evenly distribute adsorptive media throughout the filter. Throughbores extend through the filter, and receive attachment members for mounting the filter to a surface. A gaseous adsorbate flow path is in gaseous communication with one of the outer surfaces of the two layers. Each of the two layers' polymeric materials includes pores that are permeable to the gaseous adsorbate, yet are substantially impermeable to the adsorptive media.

Abstract: Mass Air Engine Management Systems For Vintage Style Automobile Engines that uses a Mass Air Flow Sensor positioned above a vertically mounted throttle body and below a traditional vintage style air filter assembly. The Mass Air Flow Sensor may be positioned inside the air filter assembly, as an integral part of the air filter assembly or as an integral part of the vertically mounted throttle body. The result is a vintage appearance.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for dispensing water at a variety of temperatures and volumes. The apparatus includes at least two tanks having different temperatures, controlled by a controller. A calculated volume of water from tanks having different water temperatures, is dispensed to provide a desired temperature and volume of water. Flow from the tanks is controlled by valves receiving signals from the controller.

Abstract: An improved brewing assembly for a coffee percolator and a coffee percolator using the same. The brewing assembly includes a filter basket, a pump tube and a cover. The filter basket has an open top, a perforated bottom, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The pump tube is attached to the filter basket and engages the filter basket such that the pump tube is removed when the filter basket is removed. The cover has a top, a handle, and an open bottom defined by a sidewall. The sidewall of the cover includes both a means for engaging the container such that the cover remains attached to the container when the container is tipped to pour coffee through the pouring spout, and means for engaging the filter basket such that the brewing assembly remains attached to the cover when the cover is removed from the container after coffee is brewed.

Abstract: A popcorn popper including a base and a mating cover. The base includes a popping chamber for popping corn, a channel surrounding the popping chamber for receiving popped and un-popped corn, and a heating apparatus for heating and forcing air into the popping chamber. The mating cover is supported by the base for enclosing and directing heated air exiting the popping chamber to the channel for heating the popped and un-popped corn in the channel and ensure that the corn is fully popped.

Abstract: A thermal conditioning system for heating and cooling cylindrical containers is disclosed, including a container heating apparatus and a container cooling apparatus, with the container cooling apparatus positioned generally coaxially below the heating apparatus, and in which are provided transport apparatus for supporting movement of containers through the heating chamber and the cooling apparatus.

Abstract: Apparatus comprising a hot dog cooker having a rack with flat faced bars configured to move above and along a cooking surface so as to cause hot dogs to rotate along heated ridges of the surface. The ridges mark the hot dogs circumferentially as they are rolled along the cooking surface by the moveable rack. Methods are disclosed.

Abstract: The Radiant Heat Baffle is a removable device which converts a conventional barbeque grill into a smoker by modifying the grill's heat transfer characteristics. The device blocks the primary radiant heat transfer pathway, extends the conductive heat transfer pathways and allows convection heating as the primary means of cooking. The device compartmentalizes the fuel, provides sufficient air flow to sustain combustion and the utility to conveniently add fuel during the cooking process.

Abstract: The lower guide track sections for a bale binder engaged with a down press include a platen portion substantially as long as a platen slot and dimensioned for deployment within the platen slot. Track extensions extend outward from the platen. The first extension has a strap receiving end face that to cooperates with a first strap guide track on a carriage such that the first strap guide track on the first carriage is dimensioned to index laterally beyond a press frame. A second extension having a strap exit end face cooperates with a second strap guide track on a second carriage such that the second strap guide track on the second carriage is dimensioned to index laterally beyond the press frame. First and second guide track sections are mounted on laterally displaceable carriages and each have an exit end face, the end faces operatively cooperate with the receiving end faces of the extensions.

Abstract: In a bulk material bate binder, the bulk material bale binder having a stand adjacent a baling station and being installed to bind bales compressed by an up press having a moving lower platen, the lower platen having insertion slots for guide tracks, a guide track removal and insertion apparatus including a guide track removal frame, the frame being hingedly mounted on the stand such that the guide track removal frame may rotate to and from an engaged position and a removed position; a guide track mount, pivotably mounted on the guide track removal frame, the guide track mount having an insertion position and a retracted position; a guide track section attached to the guide track mount, the guide track section having an insertion portion; and a linkage, the linkage having a first end and a second end, the first end being operatively engaged with the stand and the second end being operatively engaged with the guide track mount, such that during insertion and removal of the insertion portion of the guide track,

Abstract: A laterally displaceable guide track for a bale binding apparatus includes a carriage with a guide track portion mounted on it with a hinge. The guide track portion has an engaged position and a disengaged position. The engaged position is aligned with at least one other guide track portion to define a bale loop plane, and the disengaged position is out of the bale loop plane. The mount allows the guide track portion to be moved between the engaged position and the disengaged position. The disengaged position allows the carriage to be withdrawn from a baling station for ejection of a finished bale.

Abstract: A calender includes at least two roll stacks which each have at least three rolls, and in each of which the web path of a fibrous web meanders between each roll pair of the stack. In order to produce a selectable fibrous web grade, the web is passed between each roll pair of each stack, so that at least one roll pair in at least one stack is in nip contact to form a nip that calenders the web. The web runs between each roll pair of each roll stack and, in order to produce a selectable fibrous web grade, a selectable number of rolls is in nip contact with each other in each stack to form at least one nip that calenders the fibrous web.

Abstract: A canned food screw press for exerting high compression forces against solid food and liquid mixture packaged in a can forcing the fluid to separate and drain leaving drier solid food. The compact device comprises of a housing having a base for mounting a standard size can with an arch support over it accepting a threaded rod with a handle for turning on one end and a swivel disk on the other that contacts against the top lid of an opened can. The rod moves perpendicular to the can lid when rotated in one direction creating pressing forces against the disk, lid and food. The housing has a handle for stability and draining.

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively driving a pivotable knotter is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rack, a pinion in driving communication with the rack, a knotter drive gear connected to the knotter and a linear actuator. The linear actuator is connected to the knotter and pivots the knotter about a pivot axis. Upon pivot, the knotter drive gear is engaged with the rack.

Abstract: A system may include a static dissipative device to secure a semiconductor component, and a printer to print indicia on the semiconductor component while the semiconductor component is secured with the static dissipative device.

Abstract: A method and system for evaluating the reputation of a member of a social networking system is disclosed. Consistent with an embodiment of the invention, one or more attributes associated with a social networking profile of a member of a social network are analyzed. Based on the analysis, a ranking, rating or score is assigned to a particular category of reputation. When requested, the ranking, rating or score is displayed to a user of the social network.

Abstract: A printing machine includes a printing form cylinder, a first roller, a second roller, a third roller, a fourth roller, and a dampener roller. The machine has a defined roller control position, wherein the first roller engages with the dampener roller, the third roller and the fourth roller, the second roller engages with the dampener roller, and the dampener roller engages with the printing form cylinder. In this same roller position, the second roller further engages with the third roller.