Abstract: Systems and methods of applying an ozone-depleting catalytic coating to a heat exchanging device for producing a durable surface with optimal ozone depletion characteristics are provided. An adhesively coated metallic substrate is exposed to a concentration of ozone-depleting catalytic particles, wherein the receptive surface of the coated substrate binds the ozone-depleting catalytic coating.

Abstract: A method of constructing a port assembly for use with a single piece cavitation chamber, typically a spherical chamber, is provided. The port assembly includes a cone-shaped port, a cone-shaped mounting ring and a central member mounted within the mounting ring. The mounting ring is located within the chamber prior to the final assembly of the chamber itself, i.e., at a time in which the chamber is comprised of multiple pieces. After the final assembly of the chamber is complete, a central member such as a window, plug, gas feed-thru, liquid feed-thru, mechanical feed-thru or sensor assembly is placed within the chamber. The mounting ring is then pulled into place within the cone-shaped port, followed by the central member. To expedite assembly, specialized tools can be used to pull the mounting ring and the central member into place.

Abstract: A method of assembling multiple port assemblies in a single cavitation chamber, typically a spherical chamber, is provided.

Abstract: A method of assembling a port assembly in a cavitation chamber, typically a spherical chamber, is provided. The method is comprised of the steps of boring a port in a cavitation chamber wall, positioning a cone-shaped member within a corresponding cone-shaped surface of a mounting ring, positioning the mounting ring within the port, and locking the mounting ring within the port with a retaining ring. The largest diameter of the cone-shaped member corresponds to the cavitation chamber internal surface. The member can be a window, gas feed-thru, liquid feed-thru, mechanical feed-thru, sensor, sensor coupler, transducer coupler or plug. The member can be secured within the mounting ring with an adhesive. The retaining ring can be coupled to the cavitation chamber external surface with one or more bolts. The port in the cavitation chamber is preferably cone-shaped with the largest diameter of the port corresponding to the cavitation chamber external surface.

Abstract: A method of assembling multiple port assemblies in a cavitation chamber is provided. The method is comprised of boring at least two ports of different sizes in a cavitation chamber wall of the cavitation chamber. The external port diameter of the smaller port is smaller than that port's internal port diameter. A member selected from the group consisting of windows, plugs, feed-throughs, sensors, transducers and couplers is inserted into the chamber through the larger port and positioned within the smaller port. The member can be secured within the smaller port with an adhesive. A mounting ring/retaining ring, retaining coupler or port cover seals the second, larger port. A second member selected from the group consisting of windows, plugs, feed-throughs, sensors, transducers and couplers can be positioned within a cone-shaped port within the mounting ring or retaining coupler. A feed-thru, sensor, transducer or coupler can be integrated into the port cover.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for forming a leak proof coupling between two thin walled metallic ends in a beverage distribution system. The pipe ends are prepared by cutting the ends and ensuring that the cross-section of the ends are round. An alignment device in the form of a dual pipe holder holds the prepared pipes in an end to end orientation so that the ends are abutted and parallel to each other. A sealing tape having particular properties with a high performance adhesive is secured around the two ends so that the tape overlaps. A steel coupling is positioned and clamped over the sealing tape. The sealing tape and steel coupling renders the sealed joint leak proof and provides structural integrity.

Abstract: A method of processing a vehicle wheel/rim preform with a first rotational axis and having a centersection/spider and an annular wall extending around the centersection/spider and first rotational axis and having an annular surface defining axially spaced, annular inboard and outboard bead seats.

Abstract: Nail care systems in accordance with embodiments of the present invention can include a housing and a nail clipper associated with the housing, the nail clipper having an upper member and a lower member banded by an upper lever and a lower lever. Cutting blades associated with the members can be pinched together by actuating the levers. A container formed between the members can receive nail clippings ejected away from the nail. A nail filer associated with the housing includes a rotatable file that can be used to file nails. This description is not intended to be a complete description of, or limit the scope of, the invention.

Abstract: A hair clipper includes a motor with a rotary output shaft, a bladeset including a stationary blade and a moving blade configured for reciprocation relative to the stationary blade, a drive system configured for transferring motion from the output shaft to the bladeset, and including a driving member moving linearly along an axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the clipper.

Abstract: A notched single-edge thinning scissors is disclosed to have chamfered edges formed in the notched blade between the hair contact side of the notched blade and the left sidewall, right sidewall and bottom wall of each notch, and between the cutting edges of the teeth of the notched blade and the left and right sidewalls of each notch for supporting the hair not to be cut during trimming.

Abstract: Disclosed is a comb-vibration preventing structure for a hair cutter including a cutter body 4 and a cutting-length adjusting comb 3 adapted to be fitted on an upper portion of the cutter body 4 and vertically moved in a sliding manner so as to adjust a cutting length. The comb-vibration preventing structure comprises a wire spring (elastic member) 10 for urging each of opposite inner side surfaces 3a, 3b of the cutting-length adjusting comb 3 in an outward thrusting manner in an opposite lateral direction P. The comb-vibration preventing structure can prevent vibrations of the cutting-length adjusting comb to reduce chatter noises, and achieve enhanced usability while facilitating quality control.

Abstract: A cutter assembly for hair clipper is disclosed to include a first cutter holder and a first cutter mounted in the first cutter holder, the first cutter having two flock pushing guides at two sides of the cutting edge thereof for guiding out waste cut hairs, and a movable cutter set movable alternatively leftwards and rightwards relative to the first cutter holder and formed of a second cutter holder and a second cutter mounted in the second cutter holder.

Abstract: My new FRUITS PEELER WITH CUTTING PART is a very simple single piece of metal plate which have a round peeling part inside of metal and a cutter outside of the same metal to peel and cut fruits. I realized and invented that round peeling part is the most efficiency to peel out the round and convex surfaces of fruits. And I added a cutting part outside of the same metal to cut and eat comfortably. It is easy to make it because of one piece of single metal plate.

Abstract: A Knife is disclosed. The knife has a stronger blade for more durability and utility. The knife further forms an “S” shape with the knife handle to give the user additional use cases. The knife further is formed with a blade that has both a single-beveled edge and a double-beveled edge. A saw-toothed portion is provided to made the knife well suited for hunting and fishing applications. Still further, one or more thumb or finger rests are formed on the knife and/or handle to give the user better control of the device.

Abstract: This new blade edge is designed to make the cold knifes' job, much easier. It consists of a hard metal, “L” shaped blade. That has holes to attatch it to the cold knife. Also this new idea consists of an edge that supercedes the original idea.

Abstract: A rotary shaving head having a one-piece cup-shaped metal body including a comb portion. A plurality of openings in the comb portion are defined by opposed sidewalls, the intersection of at least one sidewall of at least one of the openings with an inner surface of the comb portion defining a cutting edge having a positive rake angle. A rotary shaving head manufacturing method includes the steps of etching a set of openings corresponding to a shaving head blank into an elongate flat metal strip, forming the blank into a cup-shaped unfinished shaving head, and removing material from the inner surface of the comb portion of the unfinished shaving head.

Abstract: A device for puncturing the lid of a vacuum sealed container to release the vacuum. A handle has a top surface against which pressure may be exerted by the palm or thumb of the user. A sharp point extends from the bottom surface of the handle, the point being formed to penetrate the lid when pressure is exerted against the top surface of the handle, the length of the shank being such as to extend less than 3/8 inch from the bottom end of the handle, preferably less than 1/8 inch, most preferably less than 1/16 inch. In preferred embodiments, the handle has an integral lower portion of substantially cylindrical shape axially central of the handle, formed to accommodate a user's index and middle fingers when the user's thumb contacts the top surface of the handle. An axial shank has a proximal end secured in the lower handle portion, the distal end of the shank defining the sharp point extending from the lowermost surface of the handle.

Abstract: The trim attachment for a portable circular saw is generally L-shaped, having a generally rectangular, planar, horizontal mounting plate and a perpendicular fence extending downward from a lengthwise side thereof. The perpendicular fence forms an insert portion therealong for receiving the blade guard of the circular saw. The mounting plate is adjustably mounted to the shoe of the portable circular saw on the underside of the shoe using carriage bolts that pass through, and are adjustable along, slots cut into the mounting plate and through corresponding holes in the shoe of the saw, and that are secured by wing nuts. Trim of relatively small width may be easily and accurately cut from a common wood member, such as a 2?×2?-2?×8? members. The trim attachment may also be useful in dressing the edge of a wood member.

Abstract: In a cleaning system for cleaning hair clippings from the interior space of an electric shaver, the shaver has at least one inlet port other than the openings through which hair is received in the interior space of the shaver. A housing of the cleaning system has a shaver support for supporting the electric shaver during operation of the cleaning system. A gas delivery assembly of the cleaning system has at least one nozzle assembly configured and arranged for directing cleaning gas directly into the at least one inlet port of the electric shaver for delivery of the pressurized gas into the interior space of the shaver. In at least one embodiment, a pressure vessel supported by the cleaning system housing contains pressurized cleaning gas and supplies the gas to the at least one nozzle assembly for delivery into the interior space of the shaver.

Abstract: A measurement device provides coordinates for a specified location and position on the exterior surface of a vessel, including a base adapted to contact the exterior surface of the vessel; a rail extending upwardly from the base, the rail including a measurement scale; a head slidably supported by the rail; the head including a clamping mechanism used to releasably secure the head to the rail; and a laser carried by the head for projecting an image on the exterior surface of the vessel. The device quickly measures both the radial position and the angular position of an indicated location relative to the axis of the nozzle, and the skew of a transducer probe which provided the indicated location.

Abstract: Apparatus for cooperation with an associated billiard table which includes first and second laser apparatus for producing respective first and second laser spots, a rack for positioning a plurality of balls confined within said rack. The rack has first and second indicia thereon and a support carrying said first and second laser apparatus in spaced relationship. The support may be dimensioned and configured to permit adjustment thereof to align respectively said first and second laser spots with respectively said first and second indicia when said rack is in a predetermined location on the associated billiard table. Some forms of the apparatus include at least one ball and socket joint for supporting at least one of the first and second laser apparatus. Other forms of the apparatus include a support that includes first and second socket joints for respectively supporting said first and second laser apparatus.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for front to back substrate registration is described. Alignment characteristics of features on surfaces of substrates can be used to physically align substrates with a multiplicity of integrated alignment optics. Measurement of offsets of the integral alignment optics are used to compute registration data for use in calibration of the substrate global alignment.

Abstract: A magnetic location device comprising a housing having a distal end, a rotatable first visual element contained within said housing, a magnetic second visual element contained within said housing, said first visual element and said second visual element being capable of at least one matching position and yielding a suggested direction of travel.

Abstract: A chalk line reel having a housing and a closure assembly. The housing has a storage space for a supply of chalk and a spool around which a supply of flexible line can be wrapped. The housing further has a wall with a fill opening therethrough in communication with a storage space. The closure assembly selectively a) blocks the fill opening to confine chalk in the storage space and b) exposes the fill opening to allow introduction of chalk from a supply thereof through the fill opening into the storage space. The closure assembly has a body that is engaged with the housing wall so as to substantially fully block the fill opening with the body in an operative position, and is repositionable from the operative position into a second position wherein the fill opening is exposed. The body has a graspable tab that can be engaged by a user to facilitate repositioning of the body from the operative position into the second position.

Abstract: According to the measuring head, the zero point and the amount of front travel settings are facilitated. Firstly, the amount of front travel is set by allowing contacts 34, 34 to abut a master 50. Then, rotating the lever 42 in a direction indicated by an arrow E, or a close position, causes the bearing member 36 to be fastened to the swinging support shaft 28. At this time, a restoring force, or a force caused by reaction, of the bearing member 36 transferred from the bearing member 36 through the arm 38, cam plate 40 and shaft 48 to the measurement lever 32 causes the measurement lever 32 to deflect by an amount that equals to the amount of front travel, and therefore from the position where the amount of front travel is set to the zero point position. This automatically sets the zero point position.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide an improved tape measure. According to one embodiment, the concave and convex surfaces of the tape measure are etched, scribed, or printed with markings and numbers at fixed intervals. According to another embodiment, the markings and numbers on the convex surface are the same as the markings and numbers on the concave surface. According to another embodiment, the markings and numbers on the convex surface are different from the markings and numbers on the concave surface.

Abstract: An illuminated tape measure comprises a housing with an illuminable tape positioned in the housing. The illuminable tape is marked with a plurality of regularly spaced markings that form a linear measuring scale so the tape may be used as a measuring tape. The illuminable tape is made of an electroluminescent material operable to emit light when electrical power is provided to the material. A power source and an inverter are positioned in the housing for supplying power to the illuminable tape. The housing includes at least one wall having a transparent portion. Light from the illuminable tape may pass out of the housing through the transparent portion. In one embodiment, a mirror is provided in the housing for focusing the light within the housing into a light beam.

Abstract: A distance measuring apparatus having a frame and a wheel rotatable relative to the frame around a first axis. The wheel has a peripheral surface that can be rolled against a surface upon which a distance measurement is to be taken. The distance measuring apparatus further has a counter assembly through which advancement of the distance measuring device can be converted to a distance measurement. The scraper assembly has a scraping edge that is one of (a) adjacent to the wheel, and (b) against the wheel. The scraping edge intercepts foreign matter adhered to the wheel as the wheel is rotated around the first axis to avoid buildup of foreign matter upon the wheel as the distance measuring apparatus is operated.

Abstract: A process for feeding a slurry of thermoplastic synthetic polymer particles such as polyethylene terephthalate homopolymers and copolymers in combination with a liquid such as water at a liquid temperature greater than the normal boiling point of the liquid, under a pressure greater than the vapor pressure of the liquid at the liquid temperature, into a separation zone such as a centrifugal dryer, and within the separation zone: a. separating the liquid from the particles, and b. drying the particles; while under a high pressure equal to or greater than the vapor pressure of the liquid. There is also provided a process for decoupling the dried particles from the separation zone to an atmosphere having a pressure less than the vapor pressure of the liquid while maintaining the vapor pressure of the particles prior to decoupling equal to or above the vapor pressure of the liquid at the liquid temperature.

Abstract: A portable clothes dryer has a frame (10) comprising a spine (15) and clothing support arms (20). One or more frame components are electrically heated through the use of resistive heating elements (25). A hook (45) or other connector at the upper end of the dryer allows it to hang from a shower curtain rod or wall protuberance. For portability, one or more components of the frame either telescopically collapse or rotate into a more compact configuration. Clothing draped over the arms or enveloping the frame is locally heated, wicking moisture away from other parts of the clothing, facilitating the drying of the entire garment.

Abstract: A blast reducing structure having a first web and a second web. Each of the webs having a first section defining a first plane, a second section defining a second plane, the second plane being generally parallel to the first plane, an interconnecting section interconnecting the first section to the second section. The first web is disposed in mirrored relationship to the second web to define a volume. An energy absorbing liquid is disposed in the volume, such that the first section, the second section, and the interconnecting section cooperate to collapse in response to an impact pulse, thereby dissipating force associated with the impact pulse. Alternate volumes may be air-filled so as to accept the expelled liquid.

Abstract: A method for drying a honeycomb formed body using microwaves is provided. The method can reduce the difference in the drying speed inside the honeycomb formed bodies during the drying process and can dry the honeycomb formed bodies without cell deformation. The method comprises placing the honeycomb formed body in a drying furnace with the cell axis in the vertical direction and irradiating the honeycomb with microwaves at a frequency of 300-30,000 MHz. The difference of the water content in the vertical direction of the honeycomb formed body 1 is maintained at 0.3% per mm or less during microwave irradiation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for carrying out chemical and physical methods, in particular for producing organic pigments or the preparations based thereon. The inventive method consists in injecting at least two liquids or suspensions in a vertex chamber, without using carrying gas, with the aid of two end pipes which are not coaxially oriented.

Abstract: A structure which is designed for a slipper used indoors, especially a structure designed for a slipper adapted to being partially torn away, the structure is composed of a main body and a sleeve, wherein the sleeve is slipped over the main body; and the bottom of the sleeve is made of non-woven fabric in plural layers, and the bottom of the sleeve is provided with a tearing line, thereby when the main body of the slipper is worn on a foot, the non-woven fabric structure of the sleeve adsorbs hairs, dusts to get an effect of cleaning a floor; and the bottommost non-woven fabric layer can be torn away by means of the tearing line, thus cleanliness of the bottom of the sleeve can be kept.

Abstract: A shoe has a thin cavity in the bottom surface of its sole which releasably receives a thin sole plate. The sidewall of the cavity includes flaps which extend into the cavity. The sole plate has depressions which receive the flaps when the sole plate is placed in the cavity and pushed past the flaps.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure has a midsole element that defines a void, and the void may extend substantially vertically through a central area of the midsole element. The void may also extend between an upper surface and a lower surface of the midsole element to define an interior surface. A plurality of bores are also defined in the midsole element. The bores may extend substantially horizontally through the midsole element, and the bores may extend between an exterior surface of the midsole element and the void.

Abstract: This invention is the special sole construction, comprising an upper sole, an internal suspension support, a lower sole, a chamber and a U-support. It is used for the assembly of any shoe construction or footwear. The invention will aid in relief of pains arising from upward stroke against the heel of the foot from the heel of the shoe and generated during walking and standing with a heel shoe. The invention is to transmit the upward stroke from the heel of the shoe to the whole area of the sole of the foot and NOT JUST TO THE HEEL OF THE FOOT; and therefore minimizes and even eliminates the upward stroke against the heel of the foot in such that the wearer of the invention experiences the upward stroke from the heel of the shoe as if he wears the shoe without the heel. Finally, the invention helps prevent ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain and lower back pain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heel cushion structure for a sneaker capable of adjusting the characteristic of the sneaker flexibly. The main body of the heel cushion structure is provided with plural separable elastic elements, so that the wearer is able to selectively screw different functional separable elastic elements according to personal needs. Thus, the wearer can selectively use the elastic elements according to personal needs. The cushion effect of the heel cushion structure of the sneaker can be adjusted by changing the separable elastic elements. Thereby, the present invention is truly a heel cushion structure that can flexibly adjust the characteristics of the sneaker.

Abstract: Technically, this is simply a hard plastic (rigid) ?? insert (all sizes/men and women) placed in basketball shoes. It is used to practice free throws, not for play. When teaching the method, the insert reinforces the physical aspect of stability.

Abstract: An athletic shoe having an improved cleat configuration is provided. Various cleats are positioned for improved heel to toe transition and cleat pressure distribution as well as improved take-off and braking and side to side control for a wide variety of sports.

Abstract: An upper for a shoe includes a shell body having a toe part and a heel part. At least one of the toe part and the heel part is made of a composite material which includes a fabric layer having an outer surface and an inner surface, and an abrasion-resistant coating layer applied to the outer surface of the fabric layer. The coating layer has a thickness of about 0.05-0.25 mm, and is transparent to permit viewing of the outer surface of the fabric layer through the coating layer.

Abstract: An article of footwear that emits a fragrance includes a fragrance-releasing substance impregnated or incorporated into and absorbed by a part of the footwear such as by infusing the fragrance-releasing substance into the selected part of the footwear article. In one embodiment of the footwear described, the fragrance-releasing substance is incorporated in an ornament that has the appearance of an object in nature that emits a fragrance similar to that emitted by the footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear having multiple interchangeable article carriers. The article of footwear including two or more article carriers, having the same or different configurations, which releasably attach to the article of footwear. Each of the article carriers have a fastener for attaching to the article of footwear, and the article of footwear has two or more corresponding fasteners for accepting the article carriers. The fasteners on one article of footwear can all be the same configuration, or have different configurations on the same article of footwear. The article carriers can be released from the article of footwear and reattached to the same or a different corresponding fastener on the article of footwear allowing a user to customize his footwear.

Abstract: An improved snow plow blade is disclosed which has a fixed upper plow blade and a pivoting lower trip blade mounted on the swing frame of the snow plow with the axis of rotation of the trip blade being directly in line with the swing frame and the support frame of the snow plow. Since the axis of rotation of the trip edge blade is located at the height of the vertical center of the swing frame (and is thereby in the same horizontal plane), the forces imparted to the swing frame will be essentially compressive in nature rather than including a torsional element as well. The trip edge blade and the trip edge springs used to bias the trip edge blade into an untripped position are substantially supported by the swing frame of the snow plow rather than being supported from the upper plow blade. The trip edge blade is also sufficiently high to prevent damage to the upper snow plow blade due to impacts with curbs or other high obstacles.

Abstract: A construction machine according to the present invention includes a variable displacement hydraulic pump (11, 12) driven by a prime mover (10), a single traveling actuator (5) driven with pressure oil discharged from the hydraulic pump (11), a plurality of work actuators (2a, 4d to 4f) driven with the pressure oil discharged from the hydraulic pump (11, 12), a plurality of control valves (13 to 17) that control flows of the pressure oil from the hydraulic pump (11) to each of the traveling actuator (5) and the plurality of work actuators (2a, 4d to 4f), a detection means (24) for detecting a drive command for the traveling actuator (5), and a flow rate control means (11a, 30, 40, 43) for increasing a maximum flow rate of the hydraulic pump (11) when the drive command for the traveling actuator (5) is detected with the detection means (24).

Abstract: An edge protector assembly is attached, via at least two connectors, to an edge of at least one wall surface of a bucket assembly. Each connector includes a first mating portion that is mated to at least one second mating portion of an edge protector of the edge protector assembly. One of the first and second mating portions includes a protrusion with a tapered section and the other includes a tapered cavity that receives the tapered section. A fastener assembly secures the edge protector to the connectors, and includes a fastener extending through a bore defined by the first and second mating portions. An inner wall of the bore and an outer surface of the fastener are out of contact with one another to avoid shear loads on the fasteners. The edge protector assembly includes an inner overhang area that is preferably zero percent, but up to one half of a protection area of the edge covered by the edge protector assembly.

Abstract: A wear pad on a linkage of a work machine is disclosed. The linkage includes a first and a second linkage member in a telescoping relationship. The wear pad includes a first end having a first thickness and a second end having a second thickness, the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. The wear pad also includes a flat wear face configured to slidably interface with the first linkage member. A fixed surface has a bore formed therein. The bore is configured to receive an attachment member to securely attach the wear pad to the second linkage member.

Abstract: The shirts press of the present invention is formed to comprise a collar iron buck on which a collar of a shirts is mounted while being expanded, and a press iron for depressing against the upper surface of the collar iron buck to press the collar. The upper surface position of the collar iron buck corresponding to the central part of the collar in its longitudinal direction is notched in an inverse triangular shape as seen from its front elevational view. The right and left positions corresponding to both ends of the collar in its longitudinal direction communicating with the upper surface position are formed into a horizontal surface. When the upper surface of the collar iron buck is depressed by the press iron, the surface is formed into a flat surface in such a way that it may be fallen. In addition, when the collar is mounted on the collar iron buck, there is provided a receiving plate for supporting the central part of the collar in its longitudinal direction.

Abstract: The inventive steam iron comprises a water reservoir (3) provided with a filling orifice (5) arranged on the rear face of the iron in such a way that the reservoir (3) is filled when the iron is tilted forward. Said reservoir comprises a ventilation circuit provided with an end penetrating into the rear part of the reservoir (3) and an end communicating with external air and arranged on the top front part of the iron. The iron is characterised in that said ventilation circuit comprises a pipe (12) which has a small cross section, is introduced into the rear part of the reservoir (3) and is extended by a hollow end element (15) whose cross section is greater and which extends downwards and is provided with an opening in the lower part thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards an improved apparatus and method for providing improved cosmetic display apparatuses. In one embodiment, a plurality of peel-away plastic guards is provided to protect the text headers and graphics on an exposed surface that may become tainted with “test” markings of cosmetics. As the outer layer becomes dirty or stained with cosmetics, the outer layer can be peeled away, removed, and disposed. This provides a “fresh” surface that is aesthetically superior to one that has been stained with various colors of cosmetics. The strips are compiled into an assembly comprised of four layers, although other numbers of layers may be provided without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.