Abstract: The present invention relates to an item fastener device of multiple use, made in a single piece (1), which comprises a central body (2) and at least two opposed and symnmetrical projections (3A, 3B), lightly projected outside. The fastener is preferably used for holding, by pressure, clothes (8) in a support like a clothesline (7) and, simultaneously, for hanging further lighter objects (9).

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety hook for mounting on the extremity of a spreader bar (1) of a patient lift. The safety hook comprises a base member (5) that is connected to or integral with the spreader bar (1). A load-bearing hook member (2) is pivotally suspended from the base member (5) to allow the hook member (2) to move in the plane of the hook member (2) between an open position and a closed position in which the free end of the hook member (2) engages the base member (5) at an engagement point (15). The hook member (2) is shaped such that it is urged to the closed position when a downward load is applied to it, and that it is urged to the open position when an upward load is applied to it. Retaining means keep the hook member (2) in both the open position and in the closed position unless a substantial force is applied to the hook member.

Abstract: A rope hook with an off-the-hook limiting lever connected to a lever support of a body to be able to pivot in a front to rear direction and to shift laterally within a predetermined range. The lever is urged frontward (in a closed direction) and leftward (in a locked direction) by a complex spring. In the locked condition, the lever is prevented from pivoting rearward (in an opened direction) by a stopper edge of the arm engaging with a stopper surface of the body. In this connection, when it is intended to release the locked condition, it is necessary to push the lever rightward to disengage the stopper edge with the stopper surface and then push the lever rearward to pivot it in the opened position. In other words, the lever remains unopened unless two forces perpendicular to each other are applied sequentially to the lever.

Abstract: A non-woven hydroentangled textile is described formed in cross-section with a central area of low mass fiber density surrounded on both sides by areas of higher mass density. Further, a personal cleansing article is described wherein the hydroentangled textile is associated with a personal cleansing composition that includes a lathering surfactant. The composition is deposited onto, impregnated into or at least is partially enclosed by the textile. Also described is a process for producing the textile involving feeding into a hydroentangling unit a loose random assembly of fibers both above and below a fibrous screen modifying textile substrate.

Abstract: A device and method for joining and tacking several individual components independently of shape and/or size to form inherently rigid, transportable sections for transportation vehicles, such as an aircraft is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the invention, the individual components may be spatially positioned relative to each other independently of shape and/or size. The spatial positions of the individual components may be determined by a measuring device, such as a laser measuring device, and varied via several positioning devices until a preset spatial position of the individual components has been reached in which the individual component are tacked together to form a section. In another embodiment, the positioning devices may be designed as base positioners, a first lateral positioner, a second lateral positioner, an upper positioner as well as an inner positioner.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a pressure detector includes the steps of: preparing a first member including a sensing portion, a second member including a pressure receiving diaphragm, and a pressure transmission member; inserting the pressure transmission member between the sensing portion and the pressure receiving diaphragm; applying a preliminary load to the sensing portion; connecting the first member and the second member under the preliminary load; monitoring a signal from the sensing portion, corresponding to the preliminary load; and determining the preliminary load on the basis of the electric signal monitored in the step of monitoring.

Abstract: A tool 100 having a forming surface 102 being formed from a contiguous material 101 and including, within the contiguous material 101 into which the forming surface 102 is operatively resident, a cylinder 150, 170 or other selectively movable member which may be selectively used to remove an object from the tool 100.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include various exemplary embodiments of systems and methods relating to composite lamination using one or more arrays of parallel material dispensing heads. In one embodiment, a method of fabricating a high aspect ratio composite article generally includes applying a first strip material to a work surface datum at a first angle with a first material dispenser, and applying a plurality of second strip materials to a work surface datum each at a second angle with a plurality of rotatable parallel material dispensers. The method also includes advancing the first material dispenser and the rotatable parallel material dispensers as a unit the width of the second strip material and continuing application of the first strip material by the first material dispenser and a plurality of second strip materials by the rotatable parallel material dispensers until a desired length is reached.

Abstract: A method of coupling two or more components is provided particularly for use in joining components of a vehicle fuel delivery system. At least one of the components includes a tubular body defining a fluid passageway and is formed as a laminate having an inner metallic layer and an outer polymeric layer. In one preferred embodiment, the component includes an aluminum inner layer and a nylon outer layer. The components are joined together by moving one of the components relative to the other (e.g., through ultrasonic or vibrational welding) causing frictional heat and resulting deformation of the outer polymeric layer of the one component to form a fluid tight, pressurized joint. A fluid passageway is formed between the two components at the joint.

Abstract: To produce a sealing contact between male and female threaded elements, a contact zone is provided, located between male and female threading portions separated from each other in an axial direction. The male and female elements have respective cylindrical portions that extend over the entire length of the contact zone. After expansion, a sealing contact is established between surfaces in two annular areas by a radial interference fit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an inertial sensor comprising a planar mechanical resonator with embedded sensing and actuation for substantially in-plane vibration and having a central rigid support for the resonator. At least one excitation or torquer electrode is disposed within an interior of the resonator to excite in-plane vibration of the resonator and at least one sensing or pickoff electrode is disposed within the interior of the resonator for sensing the motion of the excited resonator. In one embodiment, the planar resonator includes a plurality of slots in an annular pattern; in another embodiment, the planar mechanical resonator comprises four masses; each embodiment having a simple degenerate pair of in-plane vibration modes.

Abstract: A method of affixing head suspension components to one another using an edge weld formed at the edge of one head suspension assembly component positioned in an overlapping fashion relative to another head suspension assembly component, and an apparatus assembled by the method.

Abstract: Two embodiments of a GMR sensor of the bottom spin valve (BSV) spin filter spin valve (SFSV) type are provided together with methods for their fabrication. In each embodiment the sensor includes an in-situ naturally oxidized specularly reflecting layer (NOL) which is a more uniform and dense layer than such layers formed by high temperature annealing or reactive-ion etching. In one embodiment, the sensor has an ultra thin composite free layer and a high-conductance layer (HCL), providing high output and low coercivity. In a second embodiment, along with the same NOL, the sensor has a laminated free layer which includes a non-magnetic conductive layer, which also provides high output and low coercivity. The sensors are capable of reading densities exceeding 60 Gb/in2.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for preparation of a secondary battery module. The process includes forming coupling through-holes having specific shapes at plate-shaped electrode terminals of a plurality of unit cells, stacking the unit cells one on another, and inserting coupling members through the coupling through-holes to couple the unit cells with each other. Consequently, the secure coupling and the electrical connection between the unit cells is accomplished without using additional members, such as cartridges, and therefore, a compact battery module having high coupling force is prepared.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved type of fluorinated carbon (CFx) for use in electrical storage devices such as batteries and capacitors. The CFx is coated with a conductive material such as gold or carbon using vapor deposition. The resulting material exhibits better conductivity with concomitant lower impedance, higher electrical stability, and improved potential throughout the useful life of the device, as compared to uncoated CFx. The improved conductivity reduces the amount of nonactive material (e.g., carbon black) that needs to be added, thus improving the volumetric energy density. In addition, cells made with the subject CFx exhibit more constant voltages and higher overall voltage (2.0 volts with a lithium metal anode) throughout their useful life. Chemical or physical vapor deposition techniques to deposit a variety of metals or carbon may be used to create the improved CFx. The coated CFx may be used in primary or secondary batteries, as well as capacitors and hybrid devices.

Abstract: The present invention assembles a bearing at a high speed, forms an entire of an apparatus in compact size, and prevents an excessive unbalanced load from being applied to an outer ring and an inserting means at a time of inserting a rolling element. A bearing assembling apparatus is provided with an inserting means (39) arranged within an outer ring (6), and a feeding means (41) guiding a needle to the inserting means (39). The feeding means (41) is provided with two guide paths (15) which can hold the needle (14) in line. The inserting means (39) is provided with a receiving portion (35) receiving the needles (14), guide grooves (36) directed toward an installation space (34) in an inner surface of the outer ring (6) from the receiving portion (35), and a cam member (9) having two cam surfaces (38) on an outer peripheral surface thereof. The cam surfaces (38) press the needles (14) in the receiving portion (35) toward the installation space (34).

Abstract: A processing apparatus for continuously conveying heat pipes includes a feeder and at least one processing station. The feeder includes a processing stage, which includes a feeding end and an exiting end opposite to the feeding end. A feeding direction is defined from the feeding end and toward the exiting end and the processing station is arranged along the feeding direction. The feeding end is higher than the exiting end.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for forming field coils on a stator stack including a plurality of slots defined by stator teeth. The apparatus includes a stator nest for holding a stator stack and a winding tool extending through the stator nest for locating wire in the stator stack. The winding tool includes a wire feed aperture for feeding wire into slots of the stator stack. A drifting tool is supported on the winding tool and includes radially extending drift blades for extending into the slots of the stator stack for forming or shaping wire coils that are wound on the stator teeth by the winding tool. Longitudinal movement of the winding tool causes the drifting tool to move into and out of engagement with the stator stack.

Abstract: An in-line programming (ILP) system and method for programming and testing programmable integrated circuit devices (PICS) and performing the assembly of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Printed circuit boards enter and leave the ILP system on a conveyor system. PICs are loaded into the ILP system, and the ILP system automatically programs and tests the PICs and places them onto the PCBs as the PCBs arrive on the conveyor. The programming and testing operations are performed by the same piece of equipment that performs the PCBA assembly operation.

Abstract: A component placement device includes at least two component pick and place units, which are connected to a movable frame, and at least two component feeding devices. The component placement device is suitable for simultaneously picking-up components supplied, by means of the component feeding devices by means of the component pick and place units. At least one component pick and place unit can be moved relative to the frame, which permits adjustment of the positions of the component pick and place units relative to one another.

Abstract: Memory Cards containing Integrated Circuits and other electronic components (e.g. resistors) in a variety of form factors having high quality external surfaces of polycarbonate, synthetic paper (e.g. Teslin), or other suitable material (e.g. PVC) can be made through use of injection molded thermoplastic material or thermosetting material that becomes the core layer of said Memory Cards and similar devices. The object of the invention is to provide the following properties to Memory Cards: rapid production cycle, high volume manufacturing throughput, security, electronics protection, better tamper resistance, durability, and highly reliable complex electronics encapsulation, achieved through a process utilizing low temperature and low pressure.

Abstract: A component is connected to a circuit carrier via contacts which place the component at a distance from the circuit carrier. A foil is applied to the component and the circuit carrier so that it lies close to the surface of the circuit carrier on which the component is located and to the sides of the component not facing the circuit carrier. After being applied to the component and the circuit carrier the film is provided with a metal coating.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for use in automated welding repairs, particularly those repairs intended for impellers and similar structures. In one embodiment, the invention provides an impeller weld restraining fixture. The fixture includes a base plate and top ring. An impeller may be sandwiched between the base plate and the ring mount. Tangs located on the top ring may be fitted to rest in the valley faces between airfoils on an impeller. Bolting the top ring to the base plate, with the impeller firmly secured therebetween, restrains the impeller so as to minimize warpage during welding repairs and heat treatments.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems of forming slots in a substrate. One exemplary embodiment forms a feature into a substrate having a first substrate surface and a second substrate surface, and moves a sand drill nozzle along the substrate to remove substrate material sufficient to form, in combination with said forming, a slot through the substrate.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for removing gas from a heat pipe. A working fluid is filled in the tubular member of the heat pipe, and the heat pipe is heated while being horizontally disposed or slanted with respect to the horizontal direction.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for continuous conveyance of heat pipes, by which the heat pipes are continuous disposed in parallel an abutting each other, such that the subsequently fed-in heat pipes can push the previously fed-in heat pipes forward, allowing the processes such as gas removal, press sealing of the pipe openings and other process such as soldering to be performed.

Abstract: A resin roll (1) comprises a lower winding layer (3) comprising a fiber-reinforced resin formed on an outer periphery of a roll core (2), and an outer sleeve (5) comprising a synthetic resin formed on the outside through an adhesive layer (4). A non-woven fiber aggregate layer (8) which constitutes an outer periphery of the lower winding layer (3) is formed such that a tape-shaped non-woven fiber aggregate in which a fiber material mainly comprising inorganic fibers is coupled with a binder is sequentially transferred and the non-woven fiber aggregate is impregnated with a liquid thermosetting resin and wound around the outer periphery of the roll core (2).

Abstract: Having taken advantage of certain physical properties of precious metal wire with the textile technique of crocheting, disclosed is a method for manufacturing jewelry components used in earrings, necklaces, broaches, buckles and the like. This method is characterized by the use of specially prepared gold or silver alloy wires in the art of crochet (rather than threads or yams) including specific gauges, greater tensile strength and pliability, ornamental beads, selected hooks, and new patterns, thereby making it a reliable and cost effective element to be crocheted into highly aesthetic and quality jewelry components, which can be widely accessible and affordable for the first time.

Abstract: Current and conventional disposable razors feature a short handle and do not enable a person who is physically challenged to reach certain parts of the body. Shaving legs is particularly difficult for persons with arthritis, disabilities, those suffering from obesity, or surgery patients to use the existing inventions. This invention provides a disposable razor with an extended handle and rotating shaving mechanism.

Abstract: An operating assembly comprises a support structure (9), a user-operable operating member (7) movable in at least one direction of movement (10, 11) relative to the support structure (9) between a plurality of positions supported by the support structure (9); an array (14) of catches (15) extending along the direction of movement (10, 11); and a clicking pawl (16) resiliently accommodated for consecutive engagement with and disengagement from consecutive ones of the catches (15) of the array (14) in response to a movement of the operating member (7) in the direction of movement (10, 11). At least the clicking pawl (16) or the array (14) of catches (15) is accommodated with clearance (32) in the direction of movement (10, 11). A device comprising such an operating assembly is also described.

Abstract: A shaving cartridge includes a cartridge housing having a front edge and a rear edge. One or more shaving blades are positioned between the front and rear edges of the housing. A connecting member is pivotally connected to the cartridge housing, the connecting member having a load-bearing surface arranged and configured to contact the housing only when the housing is pivoted beyond a limit angle that is greater than the normal pivot angle.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a folding knife comprising a flat member within a handle thereof, the flat member comprising a latch having an open end proximate a pivot pin of a blade on the handle, the latch including a projection on its one surface, the projection being adapted to be pressed by a sliding block so as to allow the latch to exert a downward force onto the blade wherein a sliding movement of the slide is adapted to cause the sliding block to compress a resilient member toward a rear end of the handle for disengaging the sliding block from the projection and for pivoting the blade either out of or into the groove.

Abstract: A compact dispensing tube opener for accessing contents of a dispensing tube having a dispensing tip and an inner seal. The opener includes a housing with first and second passageways therein meeting at an angle at an intersection. A blade carriage is movable in the second passageway and across the intersection at one end thereof, a manually accessible portion at an opposite end thereof extending from the housing. A cooperative guide structure at the housing and the blade carriage maintains carriage slidability within the housing during use without binding. Return springs are maintained in the housing for returning the carriage after use. A dispenser tube tip locator is slidably maintained at the housing adjacent to an opening to the first passageway and has plurality of angled passages therethrough each with a different diameter. A lance is mounted at the housing for puncturing the seal, and is pivotable into and out of a channel defined crosswise in the housing.

Abstract: A hole-puncher is characterized in that a roller module with knife protrusions, and a mold module roller are pivotally mounted to the mouth section, and the knife protrusion roller module is provided with knife head protrusions of various sizes and at least a punching protrusion, and the roller module is provided with a plurality of mold seats and at least a chopping block, and the knife mold seat is provided with protrusion and the punching protrusion, thereby holes can be punched by rotating the knife mold roller corresponding to the knife mold seat or the chopping board.

Abstract: In a base plate (1) for a power tool (13), in particular for hand-guided circular saws, sabre saws, wall chasers, and routers, comprised of a metal sheet, having reinforcing elements that protrude out from the plane of the metal sheet, at least one of which is embodied in the form of a lateral stop surface (12), and having attaching elements (14) that protrude out from the plane of the metal sheet for fastening the base plate (1) to the miter angle (23), a more favorable manufacture with a low weight and higher rigidity with simultaneously lower risk of breakage is achieved in that the metal sheet is comprised of light metal and the entire base plate (1) is embodied in one piece. According to the present invention, a base plate (1) of this kind is manufactured by means of a stamping and bending process.

Abstract: A scribing tool for use in semiconductor scribing apparatus includes a rotatable semiconductor wafer scribing wheel engageable with the semiconductor wafer to form a scribe line when the tool exerts pressure on the semiconductor wafer and the scribing wheel rotates. Bearings are engageable with the scribing wheel sides to resist sideways deflection during the scribing operation.

Abstract: Particle removal structure is employed with a scribing tool to remove particles from the surface of a semiconductor wafer being scribed and transport the particles to another location.

Abstract: A unitary guide tool that provides a guide for measuring and marking a work piece when moved along an edge thereof, the guide tool being in the form of a generally rectangular offset or stepped bar of material having a thicker section forming a stepped side for engaging the edge of a work piece in a first disposition and engaging a measuring tape dispensing housing in another disposition, the block being slidable along an edge of the work piece and having a longer dimension extending generally perpendicular thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for three-dimensionally measuring objects, according to which the positions of a measuring element (14) are determined by means of a locating method (e.g. optically, electromagnetically, or acoustically), said positions being relative to a reference system defined by the associated locating system (16), and desired dimensions of the object (24) are calculated from the determined positions of the measuring element. Also disclosed is a corresponding device for three-dimensionally measuring objects. The measuring element can be moved by means of a robot arm (26) or a flying object (.e.g. a type of zeppelin).

Abstract: A touch probe (10,50) is disclosed comprising a probe body (12,52) housing first locating elements (23,58), a stylus holder (16,54) having second locating elements (24,57) which co-operate with the first locating elements to locate the stylus holder within the probe body, and a bias (36,68,86) to urge the first and second locating elements into contact, wherein an element (35,50,76,90) is provided to damp motion between the probe body and the stylus holder. The element may slow a relative movement between the locating elements perhaps by resisting the urging of the bias or absorb energy produced by a relative movement between the probe body and stylus holder. The element may be slidably or rotatably mounted with respect to one of the probe head and stylus holder.

Abstract: A terminal, for use with a phreatic surface measurer having a tape measure with at least one sensor at one end of the tape measure, includes a flexible protection element that substantially surrounds the tape measure, and a coupler between the flexible protection element and the sensor, where the flexible protection element protects the tape measure along a part of its length without substantially impeding its flexibility. Optionally, two elements can be used and connected to each other by a connector. Also optionally, a breakaway feature can allow the replacement of terminals or portions thereof.

Abstract: A system for acquiring and displaying data in a measurement process includes a local display unit enabled for wireless data reception, and a measuring tool for acquiring measurement data, the tool being enabled for wireless data transmission. The system is characterized in that the acquired data is transmitted from the measuring tool to the local display unit and displayed thereon.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dryers, and more particularly, to an exhaust dryer in which an exhaust pipe assembly thereof is modified for enhancing convenience of use and product reliability. The dryer includes a body for holding laundry therein, a fan unit for blowing hot air produced by a heater to the laundry, for drying the laundry, an exhaust pipe assembly connected to an exhaust hole at one side of the body for discharging air having the laundry dried thereby to an outside of room, the exhaust pipe assembly having a telescopic type straight pipe portion which is extendable.

Abstract: A treating device for use with a fabric article drying appliance. The treating device dispenses a benefit composition into a chamber so as to provide benefits to fabric articles contained within the fabric article drying appliance. The treating device is comprised of at least two housings in communication with one another wherein at least one housing is located in the interior of a fabric article drying appliance and at least one housing is located outside of the fabric article drying appliance.

Abstract: A cage drying—compacting apparatus for wastes, includes a cylindrical shape and at least a pair of pressure plates, the cylindrical body having heating longitudinal tubes, coursed by a thermal carrier fluid, provided along the generatrixes of the cylinder and spaced from each other to realise longitudinal slots for outlet of vapour but not for outlet of material, coupled by constraint hinge elements, positioned at a given distance between centres, and the pressure plates being placed opposed each other, operating as movable basis of the body and acting as pistons. Heat sources are, provided inside the apparatus, all along its length, the sources include at least a tube coursed by thermal carrier fluid, an inlet for the material to be treated, and elements for collecting the material.

Abstract: A power-saving drying machine control method used in a drying machine is disclosed to include the steps of (a) enabling the temperature (or relative humidity) control unit of a central control unit to start working and to detect the temperature (or relative humidity) at the exhaust port of, the drying machine through a temperature (or relative humidity) sensor once per a predetermined time unit when the temperature (or relative humidity) sensor detected a predetermined temperature (or relative humidity) value, and (b) driving the central control unit to shut off the drying machine when at least two temperature (or relative humidity) differences of at least three proceeding temperature (or relative humidity) values obtained from the exhaust port of the drying machine through the temperature (or relative humidity) sensor are within the precision of the temperature (or relative humidity) sensor.

Abstract: A waterproof and breathable sole for shoes, having a structure including a supporting layer which, at least in a preset macroportion, is made of net, felt or other diffusely perforated material. A membrane made of a material that is impermeable to water and permeable to water vapor is associated above the supporting layer at least in the at least one preset macroportion made of net, felt or other diffusely perforated material, which it covers. A tread made of plastic material, with at least one through macroperforation at the at least one preset macroportion made of net, felt or other diffusely perforated material, is joined hermetically to the membrane and to the supporting layer at least at the perimeter of the at least one macroportion made of net, felt or other diffusely perforated material.

Abstract: A heel for a shoe includes a first relatively flat surface for contacting the ground when one is walking while wearing a shoe having the heel and a second relatively flat surface for contacting the ground when one is dancing and wearing a shoe having the heel. A pair of shoes can have one or two such heels. Preferably, there is a lower-friction portion on the second relatively flat surface. The second relatively flat surface allows one to relatively easily spin while dancing, as compared to dancing with shoes having normal heels.

Abstract: The modified oxford shoe (10) providing vertical and horizontal heel pressure diminishment including an optional means of adjusting pronation is an inventive device which diminishes pressures to the heel with a floating collar and supple counter assembly with adjusting strap, with spacing studs attached strategically to the sides of the midsole (15) to prevent exterior pressure to the heel and with a multi functioning cushion assembly coupled with adjustable underlying steel springs and resilient midsole (15) and wearing surface (17) to diminish pressure to the bottom of the heel and provide pronation adjustment if needed.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a sole and an upper with an exterior and interior surface, and a bladder which comprises at least one of the exterior or interior surfaces. The bladder comprising sheets of polyurethane attached together via welding. The bladder includes a medial compartment and a lateral compartment attached to each other under the foot of the wearer. The article of footwear also includes a inflation mechanism for selectively introducing air to the chambers. The inflation mechanism is located under the foot of the wearer to be activated by the normal action of the wearer.