Abstract: A method of making a circuitized substrate assembly wherein the assembly includes individual circuitized substrates bonded together. The substrates each include at least one opening, and a cover is placed over one of the openings and a quantity of conductive paste is positioned thereon prior to bonding the substrates. At least some of the paste is then forced up into an opening in the other substrate as a result of the bonding.

Abstract: A method and placement device are provided for moving at least two elements in and opposite to a predetermined direction. The second element is simultaneously moved by means of the first element. The first element is moved in the predetermined direction, whereas the second element is moved relative to the first element in a direction opposite to the predetermined direction and vice versa.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a carbon nanotube device including an inner electrode, having connecting step, connecting a carbon nanotube to the inner electrode, wherein the connecting step comprises: attaching a conductor to an end or periphery thereof of a needle-shaped or rod-shaped carrying electrode; arranging the carbon nanotube in contact or close to a predetermined connection part of the inner electrode; approaching the end of the carrying electrode on which the conductor is carried to the connection part; and transferring the conductor carried on the carrying electrode to the connection part or periphery thereof to connect the carbon nanotube to the inner electrode. A carbon nanotube device manufactured by this method includes a conductive particle which electrically connects the inner electrode and the carbon nanotube.

Abstract: Thus, the present disclosure includes a method of producing a weight-optimized pneumatic tire rim having rotationally-symmetrically partially different wall thickness. The steps include: providing a tube section having a first wall thickness and two end sides; leveling the first wall thickness starting from the two end sides over a defined rotationally-symmetrical area thereby forming two flanks by precontouring, each of the flanks having a second wall thickness, and pushing tolerance-caused excess material of the flanks into a well base zone between the two flanks; and contouring the flanks by pressure rolling while drawing each of the flanks toward an end area of each of the flanks and reducing the thickness of each of the flanks partially differently to predetermined measurements. The present disclosure also includes a device to implement the method.

Abstract: A small-bored cylindrical bearing member which can enhance the maintainability for a lubricating oil therein. The member has blind grooves in a seamless cylindrical central body portion of the interior hollow cylindrical surface of the bearing member. A method of manufacturing the cylindrical bearing member having blind grooves with blocked-in end portions extending in the longitudinal direction of the cylindrical portion and spaced from the ends of the member. The grooves can be easily formed in the central body portion of the inner circumferential cylindrical surface of the central body portion with the blocked-in ends spaced from the opposite ends of the seamless bearing member. The seamless member is first formed with a tapered or flared portion at one open end which is later narrowed into a round cylindrical form. Before narrowing the tapered or flared portion, the blind grooves are formed by a groove punch pushed through the open end into the central body cylindrical portion.

Abstract: Shaving razors and razor cartridges are provided. In one embodiment, a razor is provided including (a) a handle, (b) a head, separable from and pivotally mounted on the handle, the head including a housing that is positioned to contact the user's skin during shaving and that carries one or more blades configured for wet shaving, (c) an electrical circuit, configured to power an electrical function associated with the head, a first portion of the circuit being disposed in the handle and a second portion of the circuit being disposed in the head, and (d) an electro-mechanical connector, pivotally joining the head to the handle, configured to provide electrical communication between the first and second portions of the circuit.

Abstract: A spring assist folding knife and method of biasing a blade in a folding knife. The folding knife includes a blade, liner, and handle. The blade includes a first recess for receiving a pivot pin. The blade includes a second recess offset from the axis of rotation. A latch cam having an offset pin is located relative to the second recess. The liner includes an arcuate slot in which the offset pin of the latch cam is located. The arcuate slot within the liner or handle also includes a convex extension. A spring is configured to provide a force in the direction of blade opening and provides the force throughout the entire range of blade motion. The spring applies its force to the offset pin to bias the blade in the closed position until the blade reaches a predetermined angle. Then the spring biases the blade to the open position.

Abstract: In an apparatus (1) having an adjustable adjustment slider (13) and having a second part (9) provided for adjusting the adjustment slider (13), provision is made for at least one coupling counterpart (16) to be present in the adjustment slider (13) and for the second part (9) to have a coupling piece (31) that can be coupled to the coupling counterpart (16) so that, when the second part (9) is not actuated, the coupling piece (31) is uncoupled from the coupling counterpart (16) in the adjustment slider (13) and, by actuating the second part (9), can be coupled to the coupling counterpart (16) to enable the adjustment slider (13) to be adjusted.

Abstract: The present invention is a new and improved scissors having handle portions which include an overmolding and ribbing. The ribbing is positioned to increase the ease and comfort of use while also providing a cost effective and pleasing appearance.

Abstract: A lawn care apparatus includes an impeller seated in a plenum connected to duct work for blowing, and a string trimmer head, both connected to a gasoline engine or an electric motor, either corded or battery operated, through a drive shaft for simultaneous rotation in the same direction. An adjustable handle allows the operator to move the handle into a variety of different positions that allow the operator to use the apparatus with the rotating string of the string trimmer rotating either a horizontal or vertical plane without changing his posture or position. The adjustable handle also allows adjustment of the handle so that the apparatus to be used by either right-handed or left-handed operator using the same posture.

Abstract: A cover, a board assembly and a method for protecting a board are provided. A tool for trimming edges of a board is also provided. The tool has blades disposed on opposite sides of a frame which enable a user to trim edges of a board simultaneously and symmetrically. A top portion of each of the boards is trimmed proximate to lengthwise edges. In an alternate embodiment, the boards are trimmed prior to assembly of the deck to create a groove along each of the edges. A cover, constructed from a wood/plastic composite, is placed on each of the boards. The cover extends across a top surface of each of the boards and into the grooves created by trimming of the board. Accordingly, a deck utilizing-one-or more covers may be used for a prolonged period of time.

Abstract: A double-edged utility knife for carpet installers, roofers, glaziers and sheet rock workers has a two-part handle. The handle clamps a detachable reversible double-edged blade at a transverse angulated position with respect thereto. Vertical cuts can be made in tight corners without applying excessive force. The transversely angulated knife blade affords access permitting vertical cuts in tight corners. During cutting the user's hands are displaced from the cutting line, and kept from being inline with the cutting blades. Operation-induced injuries are virtually eliminated. The double edge blade is provided with a geometry especially well suited for wallboard, roofing, carpet cutting/glue scraping and glazier use.

Abstract: A protective cover for a cutting wheel of a hand-held cut-off machine driven by an internal combustion engine has a circumferential wall and two opposed sidewalls adjoining the circumferential wall. The circumferential wall and the two sidewalls are a monolithic component made of cast light metal. The circumferential wall in a circumferential direction has at least over sections thereof a first integral thicker portion. The two sidewalls are thinner than the first integral thicker portion. Preferably, the protective cover is made of diecast magnesium.

Abstract: A kitchen slicer for cutting items to be cut such as fruit, vegetables etc. is proposed, with a base, to which a blade is fixed, which is arranged on an edge of a discharge plate, and an exchangeable insert, which can be fixed to the base in different positions for setting different cutting thicknesses. The insert forms a guide surface on which the items to be cut can be moved toward the blade. The different positions including a safety position in which an end side of the insert is arranged adjacent to the blade, in particular in such a way that the guide surface lies at the level of the blade or above it. In this connection, the insert comprises on its rear end side at least one projection which lies below the blade in the safety position.

Abstract: A hand-held razor has single or multiple blades of a smaller dimension than is typical and features an ergonomically advantageous handle allow more detailed shaving and hair removal. The increased detail allows shaving of more difficult areas for shaving and allows detailed hair removal for fashionable shaving styles of the beard, goatee, scalp, sideburns or other areas. Embodiments include a shaving head that is an integrated disposable razor or is part of a replaceable razor blade cartridge.

Abstract: A light detector which includes a housing having front and rear walls, a light receiving section disposed on the front wall, and displays disposed on the front and rear walls for showing the location of received light relative on the light receiving section. Also disclosed is a laser level including a motor, a shaft driven by the motor, a housing fixedly disposed on the shaft, the housing having a bore therein, a barrel, and a screw disposed on the housing and contracting the barrel for adjusting the pivotal position of the barrel.

Abstract: A geomagnetic sensor and method are provided. The geomagnetic sensor has a geomagnetic detection module for outputting an electric signal value corresponding to a geomagnetism, a tilt detection module for detecting a tilt angle with reference to a reference plane, a memory for storing a constant for each azimuth angle, and a central processing unit for performing a first azimuth computation using an initial value of the constants, the electric signal value and the tilt angle, and for performing a second azimuth computation by detecting from the memory a constant corresponding to the resultant azimuth of the first azimuth computation and using the detected constant. The method includes outputting an electric signal corresponding to a geomagnetism; normalizing the output electric signal; detecting a tilt angle with respect to a reference plane; performing a first azimuth computation; detecting a constant corresponding to the resultant azimuth; and performing a second azimuth computation.

Abstract: A leveling system for a missile system includes a holder defining an xz-plane. Four flexure plate accelerometers are coupled to the holder at angles such that they are sensitive to movement in an xy-plane. The accelerometers all generate signals in response to movements of the flexure plates. An actuator activates an object control device in response to a platform control signal. A processor receives the accelerometer signals and generates the platform control signal in response thereto.

Abstract: An extension set for a spirit level having an elongated leveling face for setting on a surface and defining a nominal working length, an opposite face to the leveling face, a pair of opposite major side surfaces, and a pair of opposite end sections, the extension set including a pair of discrete elongated U-shaped profile spirit level extenders for lengthwise accommodating an end section of the spirit level with its leveling face facing towards the surface and its opposite face facing away therefrom on spaced apart alignment on the surface such that the pair of spirit level extenders partially underlie the spirit level's leveling face and their remaining portions extend lengthwise therebeyond for extending its nominal working length, and a pair of spirit level clamps for mounting on the pair of spirit level extenders for clamping the spirit level thereon.

Abstract: A combination level comprising an L-shaped arm and a straight arm, said arms being connected along a common longitudinal edge; said L-shaped arm having a longitudinal portion and a base portion; and, a plurality of level indicating means. The present invention relates to a combination level that allows craftsmen to level and/or plumb and square two different surfaces on two different planes simultaneously.

Abstract: The V-Level will give an accurate and an exact level reading, rather than having to read an ordinary level twice, to obtain a level or plumb of two perpendicular planes, at a ninety degree angle to each other. You can now have six bubbles to level, plum, and square, ‘exactly’ in one movement. Leveling walls, floors, tile, and framing can be done in one simple step.

Abstract: Based on the proportion that exists between the length of a conductive material and its electrical resistance and using a Wheatstone bridge type circuit, with four resistances to which a given input voltage is applied, and when the bridge is in balance the output voltage is zero, consists of using as such resistances respective extension measurement bands, based on a grid (1) mounted on an electrically insulating support (2), in such a way that preferably two of said grids (1) are orientated in a principal direction of maximum deformation, whereas the other two (1?) are in a direction at right angle to the previous one, in such a way that the dimensional variations of said bands, determined by the increase or reduction in the dimensions of the tree or plant to be controlled, create an output voltage, positive or negative, which proportionally corresponds with said measurement increase or decrease.

Abstract: The present invention is a tool for scribing tile, including a base member that defines a substantially planar surface, preferably rectangular in design, and more preferably with a small cutout in one end for particular applications. The base member preferably approximates the size of a tile to be laid. The base member is slidably coupled to a series of edge members and center members that are movable with respect to each other as well as the base member. The edge and center members are slidably fastened to the base member, thus permitting the tool to mimic a number of shapes and sizes depending upon the shape and size of tile to be cut.

Abstract: A scanning head of the measuring type for a coordinate measurement system, has a fixed part, at least one part that is displaceable relative to the fixed part, and at least one damping device for damping vibrations that occur. The at least one damping device is configured as an electric motor, which is connected with at least one negative ohmic resistor.

Abstract: A patterned masking tape includes a strip of material having an adhesive coating on a surface of the strip of material. The strip of material may be wound to form a roll. At least one side edge of the strip of material is shaped to form a continuous pattern along a length of the strip of material. In use, a portion of the strip of material is removed from the roll and adhered to a surface to be decorated. Additional portions of the strip of material may be adhered to the surface to create a continuous, uninterrupted pattern of any length. The user then applies a pigmented liquid to the portion, along one or both of the side edges, and onto the surface to be decorated. The portion of the tape is removed to reveal the pattern formed by the pigmented liquid on the surface. Both side edges of the strip of material may be shaped to form half of a shape outline such that when two portions of the strip of material are placed side-by-side, the two portions form a stencil for the shape.

Abstract: A parallel handle, parallel handle system and method for designing parallel handles for a hand for use with tools or control mechanisms, that includes a handle having a radial section having a side for receiving the thumb and having a side for receiving the index finger, the radial section having a surface for engaging a portion of the palmar surface of the hand, a middle section having a side for receiving at least a portion of the middle finger and at least a portion of the ring finger and having a surface that avoids placing undue pressure on a surface of the hand located over the carpal tunnel, and an ulnar section having a side for receiving the small finger and having a surface for engaging a portion of the palmar surface of the hand so as to position the end of the small finger.

Abstract: A clothing dryer capable of removing impurities, such as dust, accumulated in a hot air outlet duct thereof. The clothing dryer includes a drying tub to dry laundry contained therein using hot air supplied thereto, a hot air outlet duct to discharge the hot air, coming from the drying tub, to the outside, and a connecting unit to connect an external suction device to the hot air outlet duct. Accordingly, impurities, such as dust, accumulated in the hot air outlet duct can be removed by a suction force of the suction device, thereby enabling the cleaning of the hot air outlet duct.

Abstract: To provide a drum dryer provided with a liquid splash and scatter preventing equipment, which enables continuous operation by preventing a scattering liquid from making dry powder in the case where the equipment is provided above a neighborhood of a liquid concentration section. A double drum type drum dryer comprising a liquid splash and scatter preventing equipment provided in a horizontal above a neighborhood of a liquid concentration section between drums and having a cooling function.

Abstract: Systems and methods useful for treating a fabric article with a composition comprising polyol-based fabric care materials and a dispersing medium. The dispersing medium is a liquid at room temperature and has a flash point of greater than about 65° C. Specifically, the composition may be dispensed to treat fabric articles in an appliance during the fabric article drying process.

Abstract: A continuous flow grain dryer comprising a plurality of vertical columns for receiving and heating/drying grain, with each column having an inlet wall including side drying air inlets, and an opposite outlet wall including side exhausted air outlets, wherein the inlets and outlets are provided with diverters angularly extending towards a longitudinal axis of the column and defining a central clear region for permitting the free downward moving of the grain, with an air descending path being defined between an inlet and a downwardly adjacent outlet, and a tempering region being defined between a diverter and an associated opposite wall portion.

Abstract: A method of de-watering an article (3) subjected to processing, such as pasteurising, in which water collects in a depression in a surface (2) of the article, comprises passing the article beneath a suction device (4) so that the said surface of the article passes underneath the suction device in proximity to an inlet (6) of the suction device, directing at last one jet of compressed air through a nozzle (10) at the depressed surface of the article as the said surface passes by the inlet of the suction device to displace the water from the said surface of the article into the air adjacent to the inlet of the suction device, and operating the suction device to draw the water-containing air into the inlet of the suction device. An apparatus for carrying out the de-watering method employs a Coanda effect air moving device as the suction device (4) and one or more air jet nozzles located at the inlet opening of the air moving device.

Abstract: A drying apparatus for powdered or granular material comprising a hopper body with an electric heater in its center, housing therein a heat conducting fin formed with plural compartment walls radially projected therefrom and a carrier gas communication path provided in the conducting fin, which has an upper introduction port and a lower exhaust port, both connected with a penetrating up and down path provided in the center of the heat conducting fin. The apparatus is constructed such that carrier gas externally introduced is fed into the hopper body. According to the apparatus, powdered or granular material is uniformly heated and dried and heating source for carrier gas is not necessary, thereby achieving improvement in energy efficiency and energy saving.

Abstract: A first gas nozzle and a second gas nozzle are fixedly provided in the vicinity of the forward end of a nozzle arm. The nozzle arm is rotated along a locus R while a substrate rinsed with deionized water is rotated, for discharging nitrogen gas from the first and second gas nozzles. Visible moisture is loosely expelled from the upper surface of the substrate by spraying the nitrogen gas from the first gas nozzle, and moisture slightly remaining on a fine pattern or the like can also be completely removed by spraying the nitrogen gas from the second gas nozzle to the same region of the substrate as that sprayed with the nitrogen gas by the first gas nozzle. Consequently, the surface of the substrate can be stably and reliably dried. Thus, a substrate processing apparatus capable of stably and reliably drying the surface of the substrate is provided.

Abstract: Footwear having plastic or rubber soles and having molded protruding hang tabs from the soles for use in the pairing of footwear together. Each sole having a plurality of protruding hang tabs molded at spaced-apart positions along a perimeter edging of the sole. The plurality of hang tabs includes a first hang tab positioned on the toe end of the sole, a second hang tab positioned on the heel end of the sole, a third hang tab positioned on the inside section of the sole, and/or a fourth hang tab positioned on the outside section of the sole. One or more of the hang tabs have plastic fasteners and the like attached thereto for connecting a pair of the soles together. The hang tabs are being removable from the soles after purchase by cutting off each hang tab from the perimeter edging of the sole.

Abstract: A shoe structure with heating function comprising a vamp, outsole, power wires and heat conductive liquid. The outsole has two electrical conductive slices, heat conductive liquid or heat conductive powder liquid internally; an outer charger shell, an inner charger shell, a temperature control and input connectors are installed on one side of the outsole; an indentation slot is on the outer charger shell; one end of the power wires is a power plug, the other end is a charging connector and output connectors. Based on the structure described above, the electrical conductive slices convert electrical power into heat in the heat conductive liquid to keep feet warm, also achieves sterilization, shock-absorb and deodorization effects.

Abstract: An outsole is provided with a protection flange projecting outwardly from the outer peripheral surface of the outsole and substantially flush with a top side of the outsole. An upper has a bottom end portion which includes a connection part extending laterally and outwardly from the bottom end portion thereof and attached to the protection flange and the top side of the outsole. Preferably, the connection part is an outwardly turned part of the upper or a welt. With the protection flange, the connection part is permitted to be ground so as to be flush with the protection flange without harming the outer peripheral surface of the outsole.

Abstract: The present invention relates to health shoes and, more particularly, health shoes not only used for lower body muscle power strengthening exercises but also used as everyday shoes by having excellent fitness due to its flexibility and elasticity. It is an object of the present invention to provide health shoes which can maximize lower body muscle power strengthening exercise, quick explosive muscular strength enhancing exercise and aerobic exercise, etc. by forming a metal ball at the bottom part of the shoes.

Abstract: A foot support insole having four different versions, each providing differing degrees of arch support for use in any shoe or boot. The insole is biomechanically shaped to support the medial arch, the lateral arch, the metatarsal arch, and the heel. In each of these versions, the principal variable is the extent of support for the medial arch. Low, medium, high, and extreme foot support versions are disclosed. The insole design effectively distributes the weight-generated forces provided by the user into a neutral plantigrade position. Supporting the neutral position for the foot obtains optimum balance and weight distribution by dispersing the forces applied by the foot over the greatest area possible within the shoe. The insole allows the three foot arches to work together and function as a structural support tripod, alternatively absorbing compressive forces and recoiling into a stable support state.

Abstract: A shoe insole (or sole) includes at least two elastomeric pads horizontally distinct from one another, each pad having a different rebound rate. The insole thereby provides at least one pad with relatively greater shock absorbing properties and at least one other pad with relatively greater energy return, or lift, properties. These differing characteristics allow an insole to be customized with regard to the specific use of a shoe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe having a sole with a periphery and a recess. The recess extends laterally across the sole from periphery to periphery and the recess also slopes downwardly toward a rear of the shoe. An insole having a flexible material and placed on top of the recess is provided and wherein the flexible material flexes in cooperation with the recess for enhancing flexibility of the shoe.

Abstract: An apparatus for removal of at least one of snow and ice from a surface includes a housing having a predetermined shape, at least one intake port and a discharge port and a handle engageable with the housing for carrying and operating the apparatus. A heating member is mounted adjacent the discharge port and a powered blower is disposed within the housing for drawing air through the at least one intake port and exhausting the air through at least a portion of the heating means and through the discharge port, whereby the exhausted air is heated by the heating means. A nozzle is engageable with the housing adjacent the discharge port for applying the exhausted heated air under pressure onto the at least one of snow and ice and a control switch is provided for selectively activating and deactivating the powered blower.

Abstract: In a snow removing machine, left and right running devices and auger housing are mounted on a running-device frame, and the auger housing is rollable by a rolling drive mechanism. In response to operation of a turning operator, a control section performs control to drive the left and right running devices to thereby turn the machine, and the control section also issues a drive instruction to the rolling drive mechanism to roll the auger housing in an inward direction, as viewed in the turning direction of the machine, such that a portion of one of the opposite side edges of the auger housing, located inwardly of the other side edge as viewed in the turning direction, is brought into contact with the ground surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an accessory cover plate adapted to be removably attached to an outer rear portion of a rear mounted vehicular snowplow. The cover plate incorporates a license plate holder and a rear lighting system for the vehicle on which the snowplow is mounted. When the snowplow is in a raised position, for example, when the vehicle is being driven on a highway, the snowplow obscures the rear lights and license plate of the vehicle, creating an unsafe and possibly illegal condition. When the accessory cover plate of the present invention is attached, it provides an alternate rear lighting system and license plate holder.

Abstract: A V-blade plow has adjustable first and second blades, each with an inner end that is rotatably connected to a pivot frame. The plow is provided with a cutting edge arrangement comprising first and second edge segments and a center edge segment there between. The first edge segment is removably attached to the first plow blade and projects downward below the bottom edge of the first plow blade. The second edge segment is removably attached to the second plow blade projecting below the bottom edge of the second plow blade. The center edge segment is mounted beneath the pivot frame and is attached to the first and second plow blades to prevent the material being plowed from passing beneath the pivot frame between the blades.

Abstract: An articulated loader has an articulated chassis and corresponding A-frames. The points of the A-frames face each other. The articulated chassis includes a front portion and a rear portion. Likewise, there is a front or first A-frame and a rear or second A-frame. The A-frames are connected to the overall chassis at points close to but offset from the point of vehicle articulation via ball joints and via hydraulic suspension cylinders toward the wider portions of the “A”s. The tracks are independently suspended. The C-frame and blade are mounted to the first A-frame while the controlling cylinders are mounted to the front chassis portion. This allows the blade to follow the tracks or ground and yet stabilize its motion.

Abstract: A modular, size-adjustable dredge assembly including a hull and an adjustable length dredge ladder pivotally connected to the hull. The dredge ladder includes a front section that is coupled to a rotatable cutter head for loosening material to be dredged and a rear section that is pivotally connected to the hull to permit the ladder to selectively move from a hoisted position where the ladder floats to an operative position where the cutter head engages a surface to be dredged. The front section of the ladder includes a first plurality of releasably interconnected hollow pipe sections that form a first fluid tight channel therein in which water is selectively permitted to enter to increase the weight of the ladder to achieve the desired cutter pressure and to control cutter torque. The rear section of the ladder includes a plurality of releasably interconnected hollow pipe sections that form a second fluid tight channel to increase the bouyancy of the ladder.

Abstract: The present invention includes a hydraulic source (28), at least a plurality of work hydraulic cylinders (11) of a single type, that are to be driven with pressure oil from the hydraulic source (28), a control valve (22) that controls a flow of pressure oil from the hydraulic source (28) to the work hydraulic cylinders (11), an operating means for (26) issuing a command for drive of the control valve (22), a selector switch (41, 42) that selects at least an independent operation of the work hydraulic cylinders (11), and a pressure oil control means (12a, 12b, 34 to 37) for allowing the pressure oil to flow to a work hydraulic cylinder (11) selected with the selector switch (41, 42) and disallowing flow of pressure oil to other work hydraulic cylinders (11).

Abstract: A grading control system for a work machine having a work implement for grading along a grade defined by a laser plane generator is disclosed. The system includes tilt and lift actuators associated with the work implement and configured to selectively tilt, raise and lower the work implement. A laser receiver is configured to receive a laser signal indicative of a desired grade. The laser receiver is configured to communicate a height signal indicative of a position of the work machine relative to the laser plane. A lift sensor is configured to communicate a lift signal indicative of a lift position of the work implement. A control module is configured to generate and communicate a control signal based on the height and lift signals to actuate at least one of the lift and tilt actuators to maintain the work implement at a position substantially corresponding to the desired grade.

Abstract: A scraping device, a system and a method for collecting a material are provided. The scraping device may have a bowl having a first end and a second end. A lip may be positioned at the first end and may cover an opening at the first end. In an embodiment, direct mounted cylinders may be attached to the lip and may move the lip to completely cover or uncover the opening. The scraping device may have a tongue mounted to the bowl having a triangular-shaped plate mechanism that may be used to raise and to lower a cutting edge attached to the bowl. Cylinders connected to the mechanism may be retracted or extended to raise or to lower the scraping device. A load within the scraping device may be lifted by force exerted from a barrel end of a cylinder, thus utilizing a maximum potential of the cylinder.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sticker calendar that has one or more pages. In one embodiment, each page has a base sheet that has a time period portion. One or more image stickers are removably coupled to the base sheet, outside the time period portion. The stickers are re-useable for various applications, such as for playing and/or decorating with them at the end of the month. In another embodiment, each page has a base sheet and one or more stickers that are removably coupled to the base sheet. The stickers identify a time period and have an entry area. The entry area permits a user to enter information associated with that particular time period. The stickers having that information may then be removed and taken by the user such that the user will be able to determine the time period the information is associated with.