Abstract: This invention relates to compositions of N,N?-dialkyleneoxy-substituted 1,4-diaminoanthraquinone colorants which contain a low percentage of impurities, to a process to make the compositions, and also to the use of the compositions thus prepared for coloring consumer products.

Abstract: Mixtures of fiber-reactive azo dyes, production thereof and use thereof Dye mixtures comprising a dye of the hereinbelow indicated and defined general formula (1) and a dye of the hereinbelow indicated and defined general formula (2) where M, m, D, Y1, R1; R2, R3, R4 and Z are each as defined in claim 1, their production and their use for dyeing and printing hydroxyl- and/or carboxamido-containing fibers

Abstract: A toe shoe widener is provided in the form of an A-shaped insert with independent halves. On each half, a swiveling ball is attached to a wire curved to fit the contours of a shoe's toe shoe and further attached to a curved side panel. A plate extends at right angles from each side panel, with the flat side placed horizontally. After placing the two halves in a toe shoe, the user inserts a tapered screw into cutouts in the adjoining plates, so that the threads of the screw can turn against the edges of the plates. The screw can then be twisted into the plates to open the plates wider, causing the side panels to push outward on the toe shoe. The plates may also be aligned through a metal sleeve or placed vertically for access from the rear of a shoe closed at the top.

Abstract: The tri-folding ramp is a portable, collapsible device that includes three sections which define an upper surface of the ramp as having an arc-shaped profile. The arc-shaped profile of the ramp can reduce the loading angle between the distal end of the ramp and an upper loading surface, thereby inhibiting contact between the vehicle's undercarriage and the ramp's upper surface and/or the upper loading surface as the vehicle is entering or exiting the ramp.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for integrating the steps of securing and aligning a ramp to the pallet. A pallet mounting bracket secures to a pallet and mates with a corresponding ramp mounting bracket secured to a ramp. A pallet mounting bracket includes a registration receptacle that receives a registration member secured to the ramp mounting bracket in order to position the ramp with respect to the pallet. A driving member secured to the pallet mounting bracket engages a corresponding engagement portion on the ramp mounting bracket as the ramp is lowered into place next to the pallet. The driving member urges the engagement portion toward the pallet thereby urging a fastener secured to the ramp mounting bracket into engagement with a locking portion secured to the pallet mounting bracket thereby locking the ramp into position in alignment with the pallet.

Abstract: A system and method for construction of bridges and elevated roadways with pre-stressed concrete or steel bridge girders is provided including cast-in-place concrete deck slabs and partial and full depth pre-stressed pre-cast concrete deck slabs with post-tensioning conduits for post-tensioning a series of deck slabs. A plurality of bogies traveling on the lower flanges of the bridge girders are provided to place and level the deck slabs and to pre-load the bridge girders to eliminate camber before placement of the deck slabs on the bridge girders or to level, place, support and remove deck forms for a cast-in-place deck slab on the bridge girders. Also provided is a system for attachment of cast-in-place parapets.

Abstract: An electric toothbrush is provided. The electric toothbrush has a handle, a head with a carriers and a longitudinal axis, and a neck disposed between the handle and the head. A motor is disposed within the handle. A shaft is operatively connected to the motor. The shaft is operatively connected to the carrier to move the carrier in a first motion. The carrier is capable of moving in a second motion when subjected to user forces.

Abstract: A device with two or more regions configured to clean or treat a working surface is disclosed. Preferably, the device is an oral-care device with a power cleaning head. The power cleaning head comprises two or more regions, wherein at least one of the regions is configured to move and wherein at least one of the regions comprises a squeegee element. Preferably, the regions are configured to independently rotate, oscillate, vibrate or otherwise move while cleaning teeth and gums and can each include bristles, nodules, squeegee elements, or any combination thereof.

Abstract: (FIG. 1A) 1—shows a brush head with bristles all the way around it, which rotates. FIG. 1B shows several parts on the “Swivel Brush” handle or arm. (FIG. 1B) 2 is the illustration of the pivotal neck on the toothbrush handle that moves back and forth. (FIG. 1B) 3 is the illustration of the grooves located on the body of the handle that allows for a better grip. (FIG. 1B) 4 is the illustration of the on/off switch located on the handle of the toothbrush. (FIG. 2) 6 is the second toothbrush head of the “Swivel Brush” that gives a second option of usage. It is a dual-rotating brush head that has two rotating brush heads rotating in opposite directions. (FIG. 3) 7 is the third option of the “Swivel Brush” which is called “I-Floss Technology”. This brush head is named so because it is shaped like the letter “I” and has dental floss on both sides. FIG. 4 is an illustration of the charger and has several components. (FIG. 4) 8 is an illustration of the cubbyholes located on the charger. (FIG.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a toothbrush having a handle and an articulated head coupled to the handle. The articulated head includes two sections and each of the head sections has a bottom surface and a side surface. Each of the head sections includes a plurality of bristles extending from the bottom surface of that head section and at least one of the head sections includes a plurality of elastomeric fingers partially defining the side surface of that head section and partially extending from the bottom surface of the head section. The head section most remote from the handle, in a normal configuration of the articulated head, is angled with respect to the other head section.

Abstract: A paintbrush has a substantially rigid handle and a substantially rigid rod extending longitudinally from the handle at one end thereof. The rod has a diameter smaller than the diameter of the handle. A handgrip is disposed about and attached to the rod. The handgrip includes a rubbery outer body and a rigid inner sleeve. The inner sleeve is bonded to the rod. A ferrule is attached to the rod at a free end thereof opposite the handle, and at least one brush head is secured to the ferrule at an end thereof opposite the handle, rod, and handgrip.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multiply positionable brush for cleaning the exterior surfaces of roof rain gutter systems. In a preferred embodiment the invention comprises a brush head (A), a plurality of bristles (B), a first pole receptacle (C) for operably securing a first pole end to the brush head for cleaning the exterior surfaces of rain gutter downspouts, a second pole receptacle (D) for operably securing a first pole end to the brush head for cleaning the exterior surfaces of rain gutters; and a third pole receptacle (E) for operably securing a first pole end to the brush head for cleaning the exterior surfaces of rain gutter leaf guard systems. Also provided is a working pole (F) capable of being operably secured to the brush head having a first end and a second end with a portion therebetween.

Abstract: A pushbroom uses a broom brace, optimally manufactured as an integral one-piece lightweight molded element. The brace consists of a framework of outer and lower rib members substantially circumscribing the outer surface of the brace and a central rib member. Strengthening web sections are located and extend between the rib members. The brace is secured to the handle and the broom head by threaded connectors or similar attachment devices.

Abstract: A cleaning sheet adapted to be attached to the head (20) of a cleaning tool (2). The cleaning sheet has a wiping portion (1A) that is disposed on the bottom of the head (20) when the cleaning sheet is attached to the head (20). The cleaning sheet has projecting parts (10) and (11) in the wiping portion (1A) which stick out of the forward and backward edges of the head (20) by a projecting length M when the cleaning sheet is attached to the head (20). The projecting parts (10) and (11) have a repulsive force of 0.1 to 100 N/cm when deformed by a length M/3 in the direction opposite the projecting direction. The projection (10) preferably has pointed tips.

Abstract: The bare back scrubber is a wall mountable device that includes a pad and a stand with legs and a faceplate. The pad is made of extra virgin polyester fibers; the polyester fibers are diffusely spread on top of each other forming a permeable and airy mat. The pad is removably attached to the stand by fasteners. The fasteners are fixed to the faceplate. The stand will ideally have five legs; four disposed at each corner of the faceplate and one disposed in the middle of the faceplate. The faceplate will be flat and have a thickness. A cloth may be disposed over the faceplate and pad to aid in applying lotions, creams or other liquid-type substances. The cloth will be fitted and be removably disposed over the faceplate and the pad so it can be laundered when soiled.

Abstract: An input disk and a clutch disk are supported by an output shaft in such a manner that the input disk is rotatable relative to the output shaft, and the clutch disk is non-rotatable relative to and is axially movable relative to the output shaft. When a large load torque is exerted about the output shaft, relative rotation between the input disk and the clutch disk occurs. A connecting rod has one end connected to a worm wheel, and is reciprocally swung through rotation of the worm wheel. A rotatable lever has one end, which is connected to the other end of the connecting rod, and has the other end, which is engaged with and is secured integrally with the gear teeth of the input disk.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and a method for releasably connecting a wiper blade to a drivable wiper arm, In one embodiment, the invention is characterized in that the coupling section has a tongue-like insertion section, in that the connecting element has a seat for the insertion section, and in that the coupling section and the connecting element have securing sections for providing a mutual permanent connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for the detachable connection of a wiper blade on a swivelable wiper arm of a wiper arrangement for windows of motor vehicles, with a bushing that can be connected to the wiper blade or arranged on it for accommodating a plug-in axis of the wiper arm and with a device to lock the plug-in axis in the bushing at least in an operating position of the wiper blade, in which the directions of the longitudinal extension of the wiper blade and the wiper arm are aligned approximately parallel to one another. It is provided that the device for locking includes a catch hook (20) arranged on the wiper blade (12), which in the operating position partially grips around the wiper arm (10) near the plug-in axis (16) and forms an angular limit stop for the wiper blade (12).

Abstract: An apparatus (20) for cleaning a surface (22) includes a clean fluid tank (26) containing a cleaning fluid (46) and configured for delivery of the fluid (46) to the surface (22). The clean fluid tank (26) has a first outer surface (76). A waste fluid tank (30) is coupled with the clean fluid tank (26) and has a second outer surface (78). The second surface (78) abuts the first surface (76) to form a conduit (84) between the first and second surfaces (76, 78), the conduit (84) being in fluid communication with the waste fluid tank (30). Vacuum motors (94) and (108), in communication with the conduit (84), operate to vacuum waste fluid (164) and air (116) into the waste fluid tank (30). The air (116) is expelled from the waste fluid tank (30) via the conduit (84).

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes a fan motor generating air current, a main body receiving the fan motor, a wheel allowing the main body to smoothly move, a flexible connecting hose extending from the main body, an expandable extending tube connected to the connecting holes, a suction nozzle connected to an end of the extending tube to suck outer air, an inner sound absorption member disposed around the fan motor to absorb noise generated by the fan motor, a casing disposed around the inner sound absorption member to enclose the fan motor, the casing being provided with an air hole through which the air is exhausted in a side direction of the fan motor, and an outer sound absorption member disposed around the casing to absorb the noise generated by the fan motor.

Abstract: A removable dust collector (1) for use in a dust compartment (20) of a vacuum cleaner. The dust collector comprising a holder (41) which maintains the dust collector (1) in an operating position, and a locking member (32) which is placed in a locking position when the dust collector is removed. The lid (30) of the dust compartment (29) is prevented from closing and is placed in a release position when the dust collector (1) is in an operating position, wherein the lid (30) can be closed. The same locking member (32) is maintained in its release position either by means of a filter bag inserted into a carrier (31) or by means of an actuating member (27) coupling to the dust collector (1).

Abstract: Provided is a dust collection unit of a vacuum cleaner having a handle formed on an outer circumference of the dust collection container and having an opened bottom such that user's fingers are inserted upward from a lower side of the handle for more convenient use of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A rotary agitator includes a body having an axis of rotation. The body also includes a projecting cleaning element extending along the body at an angle relative to the axis of rotation of greater than 45 degrees. The projecting cleaning element may take the form of, for example, a beater bar, a flexible wiper, a brush and a series of bristle tufts.

Abstract: A suction apparatus that sucks in air laden with dust and/or foreign substance while moving along a surface to be cleaned and a cleaning device having the same are provided. The suction apparatus includes a suction body, a rotary brush rotatably installed in the suction body, and brushing the dust and/or foreign substance of the surface to be cleaned in rotation, a power transmitting belt disposed in a belt mounting part formed in the suction body, and transmitting a rotating force of motor installed adjacent to the suction body to the rotary brush, and an air circulation part sending air in the belt mounting part to outside to remove a heat produced at the power transmitting belt. The air circulation part removes the heat produced at the power transmitting belt in the belt mounting part.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus relates to a sports beanbag. The sports beanbag comprises: a beanbag exterior, wherein the beanbag exterior exhibits an image identifying a sports team; a first compartment located within the beanbag exterior, and configured to hold first amount of fill material; a second compartment located within the beanbag exterior and above the first compartment, and wherein the second compartment is configured to hold a second amount of fill material; and where first amount of fill material in the first compartment and the second amount of fill material in the second compartment are configured to generally maintain the beanbag in an upright position.

Abstract: A caster includes a connecting part, a rotary support, a fork, a wheel, upper and lower springs, and a connecting stick; the connecting part is secured to a bottom side of a piece of furniture; the rotary support is arranged under and connected to the connecting part; the fork is arranged under and pivoted to the rotary support while the wheel is connected to the fork; the lower spring is positioned under an upper portion of the fork while the upper spring is positioned between the upper portion of the fork and the rotary support; the connecting stick is passed through the lower spring, the upper portion of the fork, and the upper spring in sequence, and securely connected to the rotary support at an upper end; thus, the upper and the lower springs will reduce upward and downward jolts respectively while the furniture is being moved along a rugged land.

Abstract: A piston assembly for a door closer includes a piston formed with a mounting hole and a door closer valve installed with clearance in the mounting hole. The door closer valve has a body part with first and second formations at opposite respective ends of the body part for engaging opposite respective sides of the piston and retaining the valve in the mounting hole. The body part is movable in the mounting hole axially of the mounting hole. The first formation is a protruding flange for seating against the piston at the first side thereof around the mounting hole and creating a seal around the mounting hole.

Abstract: A safety buckle of a curtain comprises a curtain body and an upper beam; an auto slide-stop installed within the upper beam for controlling the curtain body to a predetermined position; and a control rope set having a first end and a second end which are at opposite sides. The first end is a rope and the second end. The safety buckle comprises a male pin having a body portion and a guide end. The body portion is positioned at a bottom of the guide end and is connected to a distal end of the rope. A female pin is firmly secured to the upper beam and has a pin seat. The pin seat is formed with a hollow guide hole. When the ropes are pulled, the male pin is separated from the female pin so that the upper beam and the ropes are in a safe state.

Abstract: A hinge mechanism includes a shaft (1), at least one cam follower (12), a cam (2), a washer (3) and an elastic member (4). Each cam follower has a projection (120) connected to the shaft. The cam has a cam surface (24) defined thereon. The shaft runs through the cam, the washer and the elastic member, in turn. The cam surface of the cam faces the projection of each cam follower, and the cam abuts the cam follower, due to the spring force generated by the elastic member. The washer and the cam are magnetic, the facing portions thereof having the same polarity. As a result of the repulsive magnetic force between the cam and washer, the hinge mechanism generates a smaller friction therebetween, so the waste of energy is very small. The present hinge mechanism can be used in foldable electronic devices.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a shaft (10), a follower (12), a cam (20), at least one rolling member (40), and a spring (50). The follower is connected with the shaft. One of the shaft and the follower has a securing portion (11). The cam is essentially in the shape of a cylinder. The cam has a cam surface (24) and has a cam hole (22) extending therethrough. The cam hole receives the shaft there through. Each rolling member is disposed between the follower and the cam. The first end of the urging means abuts the shaft, while an opposite second end of the urging means biases the cam. The cam surface of the cam is rotatably and movably engaged with each rolling member under the force of the spring.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (10) includes a shaft (20), a follower (22), a cam (30), at least one oil storing receptacle (33), and an urging means (40). The shaft has a securing portion (21) formed at a first end thereof. The follower connects with the shaft. The cam is essentially in the shape of a cylinder, and includes a cam surface (32) and defines a cam hole (31) extending therethrough. The cam hole receives the shaft therethrough. In one embodiment, a first end of the urging means abuts an opposite second end of the shaft, and an opposite second end of the urging means biases the cam. Three oil storing receptacles are disposed generally between the cam and the urging means. The cam surface of the cam is rotatably and movably engaged with the follower under force of the urging means.

Abstract: A hinge for a notebook includes an L-shaped seat with a barrel. A pintle has a shaft extending in the barrel of the seat. A first tube, a sleeve and a second tube are in turn mounted on the shaft. The first tube and second tube are securely received in the barrel and each has a stop formed at a respective end facing the sleeve. The sleeve has two arcuate segments respectively formed at two ends and corresponding to the stops of the tubes. Thus, the sleeve can be rotated along with the shaft about the first and second tubes until one arcuate segment of the sleeve abuts the corresponding stop. Whereby, a user can raise the display with a small force to separate the display from the body and a large force to completely raise and position the display.

Abstract: In a coiler plate for sliver-coiling devices, especially of draw frames and carding machines, having a sliver channel with an inlet and an outlet for sliver and having a rotary plate, there is present on the underside of the rotary plate a cover which has a through opening. In order to create a coiler plate in a simple manner, a connection piece having a through opening is formed integrally with the cover by deformation.

Abstract: A method of providing information relating to an article of commerce includes the steps of providing a unitary plastic fastener with the information relating to the article being formed therein and tagging the fastener to the article, such as using a conventional tagger gun. The unitary plastic fastener includes a filament, a paddle at one end of the filament, and a cross-bar at the other end of the filament. The paddle of the fastener is either embossed, cut-out and/or shaped to display the information relating to the article to which the fastener is to be attached. Types of information which may be formed into the paddle of the fastener include, among other things, a brand name associated with the article, a company name associated with the article, a logo associated with the article, size information relating to the article, instructional information relating to use of the article, identification information relating to the article, and certification information relating to the article.

Abstract: The clamping band is capable of reducing a diameter with an ordinary tool or without the tool and improving working efficiency of clamping object members. The clamping band comprises: a first hook including a first projection, which can be engaged with the tool, and a second projection, which prevents rotation of a ring-shaped band member when a lever is pressed onto an external member; a second hook for engaging with the tool, the second hook being outwardly projected from the band member and located close to a position on which the lever is laid; and a clipping member for clipping and holding the lever in a laid state, the clipping member being located close to buckles.

Abstract: An open-type clamp in which the clamping band end portions are intended to form overlapping inner and outer band portions that are connected by a connection, in which the plastically deformable tightening device for tightening the clamping band about an object to be fastened requires an initial plastic deformation for proper operation and in which a guide arrangement is provided in the end area of the inner clamping band portion to guide the relative movement between overlapping band portions during plastic deformation of the ear, whereby the connection includes a lost-motion arrangement permitting initial plastic deformation of the tightening device substantially without change in radial dimension to avoid the installation of an undersized clamp. According to the method of this invention the amount of lost motion is thereby correlated to the amount of initial plastic deformation necessary to assure proper operation of the tightening device.

Abstract: A fastening system for a vehicle is provided. The fastening system includes a metal clip which is easily inserted and removed from a polymeric doghouse. The doghouse is integrally molded with a vehicle interior trim component. After the clip is inserted into the doghouse, the trim component may be snapped into place over a structural pillar by inserting the clip into an aperture and the pillar. The fastening system is designed such that it will not fail, and the trim component will remain in place, when an air bag adjacent to the trim component is deployed. If desired, the trim component can be easily removed from the support pillar by sliding the trim component, and the attached doghouse, away from the clip. The clip can then be removed from the pillar, a new one inserted into the doghouse, and the trim component can be reused.

Abstract: A spring fastener characterized by a structure having a top portion and a cavity in which the rib of a first article, such as a plastic panel for example having a lower side, may be engaged, and is also suitable to be engaged reversibly in a slot of a second article, such as a metal sheet for example, like the frame of a car for example. The spring fastener also comprises engagement springs having a peak, a front end, and an engagement region between the peak and the front end. The spring fastener further comprises side spacers disposed at the top portion and being adaptable to reach the vicinity or touch the lower side of the first article. It is highly preferable that the fastener comprises barbs with inwardly bent front ends, and that the engagement regions further have a single sided ripple.

Abstract: A method of making a fastener product having discrete regions of fastener element stems extending from a strip-form base includes providing a gap formed along a peripheral surface of a rotating mold roll, the mold roll having a plurality of cavities exposed about the peripheral surface. A sleeve is introduced to the gap. The sleeve is positioned about the mold roll and covers selected cavities. Molten resin is introduced to the gap such that the resin forms at least a part of the strip-form base of the product at the peripheral mold roll surface and at least partially fills a plurality of the cavities to form fastener element stems as projections extending from the strip-form base, while the resin remains blocked from said selected ones by the sleeve. The resin is solidified and stripped from the peripheral surface of the mold roll by pulling the projections from their respective cavities.

Abstract: Technical Field: A reinforced fiber sheet used as a reinforcing material of the fiber that reinforces a composite material that is manufactured following the carding of bundled fibers. Technical Problem: Provide a carding machine that smoothly produces a carded sheet from the bundled fibers of reinforced filaments. Solution Method: One or more supportive part (254) is placed in a plane or a crescent form at certain intervals along the moving direction of the bundled fibers in a carding unit (25) to card them with a fluid before and after the supportive parts, improving the carding efficiency. Major Application: Aerospace, land transportation, shipping, building, construction, industrial parts, and sporting goods.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed for shaping a cooking utensil comprising a first layer cooking surface, where the first layer may be formed from a flat sheet of stainless steel; a second layer beneath the first layer, where the second layer may be formed from a flat sheet of aluminum and thermally bonded with the first layer; and a third layer that may be formed from a sheet of stainless steel and thermally bonded with the second layer. The third layer includes a plurality of perforations into which some of the second layer extends, the third layer directly contacting a heat source and allowing direct contact between the heat source and the second layer.

Abstract: A trim assembly comprises a substrate member including a moveable panel integrally formed in the substrate and moveable between an open and closed position. A flexible skin overlies at least a portion of the substrate member and is integrally coupled to the substrate. The substrate and flexible skin are configured to define a cavity having an opening. The cavity opening is accessible when the moveable panel is in the open position. A resilient foam pad is positioned within the cavity to provide a soft feel to the trim assembly. The foam pad is inserted into the cavity using a tool that pulls a vacuum and compresses the foam pad. The foam pad is inserted into the cavity and the vacuum is released thereby expanding the foam pad to fill the cavity. The tool is removed and the moveable panel is moved to and secured in the closed position.

Abstract: Equipment for changing a blade (43) in a coating device (51) changes several blades (43) arranged in a band (43). The equipment includes reels (11, 40) connected to the ends of the blade holder (45), for holding the reeled unused and used band (43); transfer devices (13, 20) for moving the band (43) in connection with the blade holder (45), and lifting devices (17) for lifting the band (43) up and lowering it into the blade holder (45). Indentations (44) at least the length of the hollow shaft (52) are arranged at regular intervals on the band (43), and are arranged to permit the blade (43) to be lowered into the blade holder (45).

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for shaping a workpiece and to a shaping device. The shaping device comprises at least one support (3) for a workpiece (4), at least one striking tool, at least one drive device (2) and at least one position sensing device for determining the position of the striking tool. For shaping the workpiece (4), an initial position of the striking tool can be adjusted. A control and regulation device controls and regulates the speed of the striking tool during a striking motion. According to the method of the invention, the striking tool, during a striking motion from a defined initial position, impacts the workpiece (4) present on the support (3) with an impact speed. The speed of the striking tool during the striking motion is controlled or regulated subject to the position of the striking tool and subject to the defined impact speed.

Abstract: A method of connecting two or more construction elements of a building structure using a profiled wire tie (7) comprising a core from which a plurality of loosely wound helical fins extend radially along its longitudinal axis and which is formed into a point (8) at each end.

Abstract: A shell of a metallic cabinet is made by means of folding two ends of a metal plate form fitting portions at the two ends, bending the metal plate and making the fitting portions engage each other to change the metal plate into a semi-finished shell, pressing the fitting portions against each other such that the fitting portions become flat to closely touch each other, and bending upper and lower ends of the semi-finished shell inwards to form inward annular fitting protrusions thereon, shaping the semi-finished shell by means of exerting outward force on inner portions of the semi-finished shell, and punching a front side of the semi-finished shell to form an opening; a cover and a base are respectively secured to the upper and the lower ends with bumps, which are formed near to edges of the cover and the base, engaging the fitting protrusions of the shell.

Abstract: A method of securing a tire-based unit (24) of a tire condition sensing system (12) to a rim (60) and an associated apparatus (62) are provided. The method comprising the steps of: position a mounting bracket (124) on the rim (60); positioning a punch (140) against the mounting bracket (124) so that a portion of the mounting bracket (124) is interposed between the punch (140) and the rim (60); pressing the punch (140) against the mounting bracket (124) so as to deep draw portions of the mounting bracket (124) and the rim (60); and attaching the tire-based unit (24) to the mounting bracket (124). The deep drawn portion of the mounting bracket (124) becomes fixed within the deep drawn portion of the rim (60).

Abstract: A method for placing a functional element, especially a fastening element, in an especially liquid-tight and/or gastight manner, on a metal part. The inventive method is characterized in that a functional element provided with a hollow head segment is pressed against the metal part (212) witch is supported by a die (214) and the metal material is deformed into an undercut (324) by deforming the head segment when simultaneous deformation of the hollow head segment occurs and the metal part is shaped in a forming area defined by parts (216) of the die (214). Said parts (216) are kept in a stationary position during the forming process but are partially removed from the die to enable the functional element which is placed on the metal part (212) to be extracted therefrom. The invention also relates to a die, a functional element, an assembly element and a die arrangement.

Abstract: One advantageous embodiment of the present invention is an integral clamping-and-bucking apparatus (12) for a system (10), which is utilized for applying rivet fasteners (56) to two or more panels (14a, 14b) and forming a joint (24) therebetween. The integral clamping-and-bucking apparatus (16) includes a clamping foot (46) for clamping the panels (14a, 14b) in a predetermined configuration and for drilling a hole (54) in the panels (14a, 14b) the panels (14a, 14b) at the joint (24). Also, the integral clamping-and-bucking apparatus (12) further includes a bucking bar (48) for bucking a rivet tail (62) that extends from the hole (54). The clamping foot (46) and the bucking bar (48) are coupled to and actuated by a controller (32). This controller (32) actuates the bucking bar (48) and the clamping foot (46) for transferring power between the clamping foot (32) and the bucking bar (48) while maintaining a substantially constant total force applied to the panels (14a, 14b).

Abstract: A holographic image machining process and/or product. For the holographic image machining process a material and a cutting tool are provided. The material is contacted by the cutting tool. The cutting tool is rotated to cut the material at a predetermined rotational speed and depth. The cutting tool is moved to cut the material at a predetermined travel speed and depth. A holographic image is produced in the material through the contacting, rotating, and moving steps. A product with a holographic image has a surface with rotational cuts effected therein to create the holographic image. The holographic image has an effect based on a rotational speed of a cutting tool effecting the cuts, a travel speed of a cutting tool effecting the cuts, and a depth of the cuts. A light source can be used to emit light on the surface of the product.