Abstract: A device 10 and method for forming a non-tapered end 12 of a gypsum board 14 into a tapered configuration or portion 16 includes a rotary drive tool 18 that imparts rotary motion to a tool bit 20 removably secured thereto, a pair of oppositely disposed angle members 22 having cooperating base portions 24 configured to promote attaching a dust collection collar 17 to the base portions 24, the angle members 22 disposing and guiding the rotating tool bit 20 between outer paper walls 28 of a non-tapered end 12 of the gypsum board 14 to ultimately severe portions of gypsum from the non-tapered end 12 thereby forming a recess 32 without damaging the outer paper walls 28 of the gypsum board 14.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a dynamoelectric stator enabling coil ends to be impregnated with varnish simply and to a high fill factor by adjusting varnish viscosity at a temperature of a stator during varnish application to a predetermined range. The configuration includes a varnish treatment process including: a preheating process in which the stator is preheated; a varnish application process in which a varnish adjusted so as to have a viscosity of 16 to 105 mPa·s at a temperature of the stator during varnish application is dripped onto a coil end from radially outside the stator while rotating the preheated stator around a central axis; and a varnish heat hardening process in which the varnish is hardened by heating the stator to which the varnish has been applied.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a crystalline that is a ceramic phosphor material having a structural defect such that the ceramic material within the ceramic phosphor material is used to shield and absorb the radiation emitted by a nuclear core while the phosphors are excited by radioactive radiation causing them to produce energy in the form of photons. This method includes the use of a slurry of materials including ceramic and phosphor material that is mixed and undergoes a thermal plasma process wherein structural defects are added to form a light dissipating material that when cooled forms the crystalline.

Abstract: With a method of manufacturing a secondary battery electrode having active material (111) on a current collector (110), a computer (100) acquires a deposition pattern (PT) for depositing a plurality of kinds of active materials, different in electrical characteristic, onto discrete areas of a current collector, and the computer allows injection nozzles (108) to inject the plurality of kinds of active materials onto the current collector as multiple particles (P), respectively, to be deposited thereon, thereby forming an active material layer.

Abstract: In a conveyor-like work-piece processing system, transport carriages move along a work path, each carriage carrying a plurality of work-piece articles. In the disclosed embodiment, the path is folded back upon itself forming two parallel paths, one above the other, with transport carriages moved vertically from the lower path to the upper path, so that the entrance to the track and the exit from the track are positioned in dose proximity to each other. Each transport carriage has a long dimension and a relatively shorter dimension, and each carriage can be reoriented selectively so that the long dimension or the short dimension can be aligned parallel to the work path. Changing the alignment of the two dimensions relative to the direction of the path permits a work piece to remain for a longer time within a given process stage or area along the work path while achieving a system flow-rate of one carriage-in-one carriage-out.

Abstract: A core adapter formed as a hollow cylindrical sleeve. A plurality of apertures extend through the sleeve, parallel to the sleeve's longitudinal axis. A plurality of radial apertures are formed in the sleeve for each longitudinal aperture. Each radial aperture is perpendicular to sleeve's axis and intersects a longitudinal aperture. Studs are provided in each radial aperture, initially recessed beneath the sleeve's outer surface. The sleeve's outside diameter is sized for insertion into a 6-inch inside diameter core. The sleeve's inside diameter is the same size as a 3-inch inside diameter core. The adapter is inserted into a 6-inch core until it is flush with the end of the core. Wedge-tipped bars are driven into each of the adapter's longitudinally aligned rows of studs, and against the bottom of each stud, thereby driving the studs perpendicularly away from the sleeve's axis into the core.

Abstract: In component mounting process for a plurality of components to be mounted onto a board, a plurality of bump electrode portions formed on mounting-side surfaces of the components to be mounted onto the board are brought into contact with a bonding-assistant agent so that the bonding-assistant agent is supplied thereto to allow the bonding-assistant agent-supplied components to be mounted onto the board, the component mounting process includes, supplying the bonding-assistant agent to a first component among the plurality of components, and starting the supply of the bonding-assistant agent to a second component among the plurality of components before completion of the mounting of the bonding-assistant agent-supplied first component onto the board.

Abstract: A wire insertion apparatus and method. The apparatus includes a frame that supports X-axis and Y-axis linear actuators driven by corresponding DC motors. The Y-axis linear actuator supports a laser that generates a laser beam to illuminate a specific wire cavity on an electrical connector body. The connector body is held between movable jaws supported from a holder subassembly from the frame. The system may be used with a database program that allows a user to select a specific conductor or wire cavity of a specific connector. Upon this selection, a computer system generates suitable X-axis and Y-axis position information to enable the X-axis and Y-axis motors to position the laser as needed to illuminate the specific wire cavity into which the conductor needs to be inserted. A wire may then be quickly and easily manually inserted by an assembly worker into the illuminated wire cavity.

Abstract: An insertion tool for installing an electronic package to a mating connector includes a body comprising a stop surface for the electronic package, and guide elements extending from the body adjacent the stop surface. The guide elements are configured to engage respective edges of the electronic package, and at least one substantially flat insertion pressing area extends from the body opposite the stop surface and extends outwardly from the body.

Abstract: A production-machine door assembly has an annular frame fixed on the production machine and defining an opening through which access to its workspace is possible. A plurality of door panels in a closed position are generally coplanar and substantially cover the opening with edges of the door panels immediately juxtaposed. Respective releasable hinges at the edges pivotally connect the door panels together and are releasable to allow separation of the door panels from one another. A guide structure serves for, when at least one of the hinges is released, folding the door panels together.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a waveguide filter includes forming a monolithic polymeric dielectric core configured for fabricating a dielectric-filled cavity, where the core includes a plurality of spaced-apart depressions; applying a layer of conducting metal to an outer surface of the core to form a metallized core with a conductive metal layer, wherein the metal layer includes port openings at opposite ends of the metallized core, and wherein metallized depressions thereby formed are the ridges of the filter's ridge-waveguide sections; and mounting the metallized core on a supporting carrier. A desired number of such filters can be connected with an electrical-series-type connection among one port of each filter to form a frequency multiplexer having a waveguide manifold.

Abstract: The invention is directed to prevention of interference of an operation of mounting proper electronic components and improvement of usability without reduction of a manufacturing speed of printed boards. Suction states of electronic components held by suction by suction nozzles are detected by a line sensor unit. When the detection result shows that there is an improper electronic component, the improper electronic component is disposed of, and after the disposal a component recognition camera takes images of electronic components judged proper as a result of the detection and a recognition processing device performs a recognition process. When the recognition result shows that there is an improper electronic component, the improper electronic component is disposed of, and after the disposal only electronic components judged proper as a result of the recognition are mounted on a printed board.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring board, including: providing a resin substrate on which is formed a metal layer including a first layer and a second layer formed on the first layer; forming an interconnecting pattern by etching the metal layer so that the interconnecting pattern includes the patterned first layer and second layer and a part of the first layer remains outside the second layer as a residue of the first layer; electroless plating the interconnecting pattern and the residue of the first layer; and then washing the resin substrate. The washing of the resin substrate is performed by using at least one of an acidic solution used for dissolving and removing the residue of the first layer and a metal deposited on the residue of the first layer by the electroless plating and an alkaline solution used for dissolving the resin substrate to remove an area which supports the residue of the first layer.

Abstract: Methods are provided for making plated through holes usable for inserting and attaching connector probes. In a first method, a curved plated through hole is formed by bonding curved etchable wires to a first substrate, plating the wires with a non-etchable conductive material, encasing the plated wires with a dielectric material to form a second substrate, planing the second substrate to expose the etchable wire, and etching the wires to leave plated through holes. In a second method, wires coated with a first etchable layer are initially bonded to a substrate, a second non-etchable plating layer is then applied over the first layer, and the first layer is etched away leaving plated through holes with wires disposed inside.

Abstract: The present technique provides a multi-tile detector and a process for assembling the multi-tile detector using a flexible structure and intermediate electrical connections. The present technique minimizes edge gaps between adjacent detector tiles by coupling the detector tiles to the flexible structure and then flexing the flexible structure to close the edge gaps. Intermediate electrical connections, such as interlayer solder bumps, also may be used to minimize visible artifacts associated with tiling of the detector tiles. The present technique also may use a plurality of soldering materials having different melting temperatures to facilitate multiple soldering steps that are nondestructive of previous soldering steps.

Abstract: A automated sealing assembly for rotary machines including: a seal guide assembly, the seal guide assembly aligns and holds a caulk wire and a sealing strip in a rotor groove for peening; a peening tool, the peening tool peens said caulk wire to deform the caulk wire and secure the caulk wire and the sealing strip in the rotor groove; an actuator, the actuator controls a movement and preload force of the peening tool producing a rotor groove seal having a predictable pull out strength; and a base for securing the seal guide assembly, the peening tool, and the actuator.

Abstract: A method for joining an inlet/outlet pipe to a heat exchanger core in which a standard coupler of stepped cylindrical shape is first brazed integrally to the core. A unique pipe is then attached inside the outer end of the coupler purely mechanically, with a compression ring that is forced axially over the outside of the coupler to compress the inner surface of the coupler against the outer surface of the pipe. The axial force is applied between the ring and an integral bead on the coupler, so as to protect the coupler braze joint from damage.

Abstract: An inlet pipe 6 and an outlet pipe 7 for a condenser are made from an alloy containing 0.9 to 1.5 mass % of Mn, and the balance Al and inevitable impurities. Each of the inlet pipe 6 and the outlet pipe 7 contains Zn diffused through a surface layer portion thereof from the outermost surface of outer periphery of the pipe to a depth of at least 60 fÊm, and the surface layer portion has a Zn concentration of 0.20 to 0.70 mass %. The pipes 6 and 7 can be produced easily at a low cost and have satisfactory resistance to pitting corrosion.

Abstract: Endodontic instruments having a desired cutting edge are formed, at least in part, using a cold forming process. The method of forming the endodontic instrument includes providing a blank metal thread or wire and at least one die that has a negative impression of a cutting edge. The die is pressed against the blank with sufficient force in order for the die to form an at least partially formed cutting edge in the blank. Any desired shape can be formed into the blank by selecting a die with the proper corresponding negative impression. Cold forming techniques suitable for forming endodontic instruments include roll forming, flat rolling, radial forming, cold drawing, and similar techniques. The files can be sharpened or otherwise modified before or after cold-forming using techniques such as cutting, grinding, and chemical milling.

Abstract: Endodontic instruments or intermediate products (e.g., blanks) used to form finished endodontic instruments having a desired cutting edge and/or taper are formed, at least in part, by molding a metal powder into a desired shape and then sintering the metal particles together. The metal powder is initially formed into a green molded part that is sintered to yield a solid metal part. The sintered metal part may optionally be further processed by additional steps, as needed, to yield a finished endodontic instrument. One additional process includes cold forming the sintered metal body to provide a cutting edge, remove cracks and microfissures, or otherwise modify the characteristics of an intermediate product or endodontic instrument. Other processes include chemical milling and mechanical milling, grinding or cutting to sharpen the cutting edge, form a taper, or otherwise modify the intermediate product or endodontic instrument in a desired manner.

Abstract: A method of swaging a spherical bearing comprising a ball and a bearing housing, the method comprising: providing a ball and a bearing housing to be swaged around the ball; creating a temperature differential between the temperature of the housing and the temperature of the ball, the ball being at a lower temperature than the housing such that the relative size of the ball with respect to the housing decreases; inserting the ball in the housings; swaging the housing around the ball, the ball being cooler than the housing during the swaging process; allowing the ball and housing to return to ambient temperature such that the relative size of the ball with respect to the housing increases.

Abstract: A knife system including a mechanism for automatically advancing a cutting blade. The knife system includes a click mechanism that a user is capable of selectively actuating. Each actuation of the click mechanism causes the cutting blade to become either exposed or unexposed. The knife system also includes a break off mechanism that aids a user in removing individual blade segments from the cutting blade.

Abstract: A jigsaw (2) having a housing (4) and a jigsaw support shoe (16) is disclosed. A motor in the housing (4) causes reciprocating motion of a jigsaw blade, and causes a fan in the housing to emit air from the housing. Air is driven by the fan via a connector piece (22) and a bridge member (20) towards the jigsaw blade in a direction transverse to a line of cutting action of the jigsaw (2). An inlet of a suction tube, connected to a source of suction such as a vacuum cleaner, is provided on the opposite side of the jigsaw blade to the bridge member (20). Provision of a stream of air in a direction transverse to the line of cutting action of the jigsaw (2) allows the outlet of the bridge member (20) to be located close to the jigsaw blade without obscuring the user's view of the location at which the blade cuts the workpiece, while the provision of an inlet to a suction tube on the opposite side of the jigsaw blade further constrains the stream of air to improve dust extraction.

Abstract: This is a device for cutting small trees and brush from an upright, comfortable position. Using a raised pivot point and opposing parallel blades this device cuts the target at or near ground level. With existing loppers and trimmers, you are unable to clear larger brush without squatting or bending to place the blades near the ground. With this tool you shove the bottom blade into place with one foot, place one foot on the rear deck, pull the long handle that is waist high and cut the sapling with very little expended energy.

Abstract: A bendable cutting device comprises a pair of holding portions; a pair of cutting portions; the two cutting portions being pivotally installed to one another; an inner side of each cutting portion having a knife portion; each cutting portion being pivotally installed to one end of a respective one of the holding portions. By moving the two cutting portions closer, the two cutting portions serve to cut one object clamped between the two cutting portions. Each cutting portion has a pivotal recess and each holding portion has a pivotal block; a retainer serves to pivotally install the pivotal block to the pivotal recess so that the holding portion is assembled to the cutting portion. One inner side of the pivotal recess has at least one holes and the pivotal block has a positioning unit corresponding to the holes. The positioning unit is formed by a spring and a steel ball.

Abstract: A layer cutting apparatus comprising a tray having an interior defined by a bottom and sidewall. A sleeve is at least partially disposed in the interior of the tray and a cutting line is attached to the sleeve. The cutting line is configured to be removed from the sleeve by pulling the line away from the tray at one point of the sidewall.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a utensil provided with an integral clip device for securing the utensil to a top portion of a generally vertically extending wall defining an inner face and an outer face. The utensil comprises a proximal handle portion, and a distal efficient portion having a back portion defining a first surface and a tab defining a second surface extending generally parallel to said first surface and proximate thereto, whereby the utensil can be secured to the wall with the handle portion extending generally upward, by engaging the wall between the first surface and the second surface.

Abstract: A carpenter's pencil sharpener is designed for cutting a point on a carpenter's pencil that defines a longitudinal axis and has a maximum width or dimension (MD) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The sharpener has a contouring portion defining a rotational axis, a pencil point contour surface and a blade. The sharpener also has a centering portion at least rotationally fixed to the contouring portion. The centering portion has a non-rotating, cylindrical, inner surface and an outer end defining an aperture for receiving the carpenter's pencil. The cylindrical surface has an inner diameter (ID) dimensioned to fit the maximum dimension (MD) of the carpenter's pencil, and is large enough to permit rotation of the carpenter's pencil within the cylindrical surface. The centering portion also has a length (L) generally parallel to the rotational axis and measured from the contouring portion to the outer end for maintaining the carpenter's pencil parallel to the axis.

Abstract: An adjustable dual marker for marking areas on the ground. This device has a base two wheels and handle for easy movement. This marker uses spray marker paint cans that are inserted in paint can holders, which can be activated by a lever on the handle. The lever controls two cables that activate the nozzles on the paint cans. This marker is adjustable by means of two sliding rulers and is adjustable from approximately from three feet to six feet.

Abstract: The present invention is a wheel alignment gauge for checking the ‘toe’ and ‘camber’ of the wheels. The gauge can be used with the vehicle on the ground. The gauge uses three identical magnet-ended extension rods which are inserted through the vent holes or spokes of the wheels. The rod's inboard ends magnetically attach to the disc brake rotor surface leaving the outboard ends clear of the vehicle's wheel and bodywork. Flat plates rest on the ground and magnetically attach to the outboard ends to create a plane parallel to the rotor and wheel. Laser-ended alignment arms magnetically attach to the plates, are level, and have forward ends that extend beyond the front of the vehicle allowing the lasers to project ate target sheets centered on the lasers. Each arm also has a perpendicular location arm that contacts the front of the wheel (or rotor when the wheels are removed).

Abstract: A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extending therefrom. The mounting seal cooperates with the mounting surface to define a vacuum pocket therebetween. A vacuum generating mechanism is configured to remove air from the vacuum pocket through an aperture in the lower housing portion. A modular tool attachment releasably engages a portion of the tool base to secure the modular tool attachment to the tool base. The modular tool attachment can include a self leveling laser leveling device having a laser light source mounted within a housing to project an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the mounting surface.

Abstract: A portable terminal apparatus is mounted in a casing and has a magnetic sensor that detects a magnetic field around the casing with an offset and outputs magnetic data representing the detected magnetic field, and a tilt sensor that detects a tilt of the casing and sequentially outputs tilt data representing the detected tilt. In the portable terminal apparatus, a capture part sequentially captures the magnetic data from the magnetic sensor at a given time interval. A calculation part calculates the offset of the magnetic sensor based on a plurality of the magnetic data sequentially captured by the capture part. A detection part detects an orientation variation of the casing based on the tilt data sequentially outputted from the tilt sensor. A change part changes the time interval for sequentially capturing the magnetic data in accordance with the detected orientation variation.

Abstract: An adjustable sizing device for sizing extruded continuous profiles, in particular tubes, includes a plurality of segment bodies disposed about a circle and having a plurality of slats for defining with their radially inner ends a common sizing opening. The segment bodies are held and adjusted in radial direction by actuators to thereby allow change in dimension of the sizing opening, wherein each of the segment bodies is operatively connected to at least one of the actuators. The actuators are received and aligned in at least one mounting ring which has a number of radial bores spaced from one another in circumferential direction at a number corresponding to a number of segment bodies.

Abstract: A system to replace or augment the common manual cone-gage method with a method that is highly automated on a CNC machine. Two cone-gage fixtures are employed, getting clamped into the gear and pinion workholding fixtures, respectively. But instead of mechanical contact, dial indicators, or other methods, a precision electronic touch probe is employed that, together with the CNC motion-controlled machine axes, can be used to measure and position gage fixture surfaces.

Abstract: A tape measure that incorporates a marking device for allowing an individual to measure and mark a wide variety of materials in a more efficient and economical manner, and for measuring and marking the beginning point of reference and the measured position point simultaneously. The tape measure has a housing, a coiled measuring tape, a tape tip, a chalk line, a chalk receptacle, a chalk line recharger, an activator, and an advancer. The chalk line is easily advanced and retracted for making marks at varying distances. The chalk is stored in a chalk storage receptacle that allows the chalk line to be re-chalked and is refillable for multiple uses. The activator allows the retractable chalk line to transfer a chalk substance from the chalk line to the surface to be measured and marked.

Abstract: A low pressure dryer for granular or powdery material includes a plurality of canisters rotatable about a common vertical axis serially among material heating, vacuum drying and material inventory discharge positions; pneumatic piston-cylinder means for rotating the canisters about said axis among said heating, vacuum drying and inventory discharge positions; means for heating contents of a canister at said heating position; means for sealing and drawing vacuum within a canister at said vacuum drying position and means for selectably permitting downward flow of dried granular or powdery material out of a canister at said discharge position where said canisters move collectively and unitarily one with another.

Abstract: A method of monitoring electrical component moisture exposure includes calculating a remaining floor life value for a group of electrical component containers and a first container, based on an associated first moisture sensor's exposure to moisture; removing the first container from the group; creating an association between the removed first container and a second moisture sensor; and transferring the calculated remaining floor life value from the first moisture sensor for use with the second moisture sensor.

Abstract: A moisture-retaining cover comprising at least two layers, preferably an outer layer, made up of a soft cotton or fleece material and an inner layer made up of latex or other plastic product material and are conventionally sewed/stitched together in the desired shape as per the requirement.

Abstract: A method of decontamination includes generating a decontamination gas by evaporating an aqueous solution in which the decontamination gas with a higher boiling point than water is dissolved. The decontamination gas is charged into a hermetically sealed decontamination chamber, and then condensed therein. A condensed liquid layer is formed in a form of a thin film on an outer surface of a decontamination subject in the hermetically sealed decontamination chamber. The condensed liquid layer is evaporated at least partially by supplying unsaturated gas into the hermetically sealed decontamination chamber. The unsaturated gas does not saturate in the hermetically sealed decontamination chamber. The decontamination gas is re-condensed after the evaporating step to re-form the condensed liquid layer, by closing supply of the unsaturated gas and re-charging the decontamination gas into the hermetically sealed decontamination chamber.

Abstract: A method for operating an appliance includes at least one drying cycle, which makes it possible to operate appliances comprising at least one drying cycle as economically as possible while efficiently drying the material that is to be dried and keeping the energy consumption associated therewith as low as possible. Air contained in a processing space is conducted out of and back into the processing space during the drying cycle via a conduit system into which both ends of a heat tube protrude. The air is cooled while being directed through the conduit system such that humidity is removed therefrom, whereupon the air is heated again.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper, a midsole secured to the upper, and a support assembly secured to the midsole. The support assembly includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of elastomeric support columns secured to the top plate and the bottom plate. The bottom plate extends through at least one of the support columns such that at least a portion of the respective support column extends outwardly from the bottom plate. An outsole is secured to the bottom plate.

Abstract: A shoe has a flap (7) articulated to the uppe, which flap may take a non-operation condition (I), in which the outer surface of the flap (7) is adjacent to the shoe upper (T). A protection element (9) has a strip (90) forming at least a first wing (90a) and a second wing (90b) and taking an unfolded configuration (D), as a consequence of the definition of the non-o eration condition (I) of the flap (7), in which the strip (90) encloses the rear upper portion of the shoe (1), rising above the flap (7), and the first and secon wings (90a, 90b) enclose the shoe sides, to be overlapped above the opposite edges (K) of the fore central part of the upper (T), to protect this part from possible water penetration.

Abstract: Footwear with a lace fastening an opening with a first edge and a second edge. are juxtaposed and each carries a respective plurality of lacing eyes. At least two laces extend through respective pairs of the lacing eyes. The ends of both of the laces converge on both of the edges of the opening, with at least one end of each lace extending through a respective end lacing eye of the fastening provided on each of the opposite edges.

Abstract: Foot-receiving devices, such as articles of footwear, include a foot-covering member and a foot-supporting member defining a foot-receiving chamber. One or more strap members may be provided for securing the device to a user's foot. At least one strap member may wrap at least one time around the top of the foot-receiving chamber and at least one time around the bottom of the foot-receiving chamber. Methods for providing such foot-receiving devices also are described.

Abstract: The present invention involves a shoe having a flexible sole portion, a toe restraining portion, and a heel restraining portion. The sole portion preferably contains a top layer and a bottom layer secured thereto. A cushioning layer can be included between the top layer and the bottom layer. The toe restraining portion extends from one end of one side of the sole portion and can be a strap or other covering attached on each end to the sole portion. The heel restraining portion extends from the other end of one side of the sole portion and is preferably a strap attached on each end to the sole portion. The sole portion can be rolled up and secured by the heel or toe restraining portion or other strap attached to shoe. Alternatively, the sole portion includes an inflatable/deflatable airtight chamber to provide shoe support during use and allow rolling-up and storage of the shoe.

Abstract: The present invention provides a massage shoe, comprising a sole, a shoe body fixed on said sole, and a massage assembly; wherein a concave is formed on said sole for housing said massage assembly, said massage assembly having at least two massage bodies made from deformable materials, and wherein at least one massage protrusion is disposed on the top of each of said massage bodies, and a cavity is formed inside each of said massage bodies; and wherein said cavities of said massage bodies communicate with each other via pipelines, and said cavities and pipelines form a connected and sealed chamber filled with a fluid; wherein said chamber is partially filled, so that said fluid may flow within cavities of different massage bodies.

Abstract: A plantar insole has bearing areas (6, 7, 8, 9) of the main surface which are provided with a rigidity or hardness which are less with respect to other areas (10-13) of the main surface. These areas (6-9) are arranged under the major bearing areas of a foot, i.e. under toes, under the metatarsal heads, under the heel and under the external bearing area of the foot, making it possible to attain a compromise between the necessity of an impact absorption and stabilization of the foot in a shoe. The insole may be adapted to any type of footwear.

Abstract: The device for melting ice at a fish hole in the ice includes an enclosure having first and second sidewalls hingedly connected to first and second end walls together with a cover formed in two portions, each cover portion hingedly connected to a sidewall. A partial bottom is hingedly connected to an end wall. One of the cover portions is formed with an opening through which a fish line extends into the enclosure with the cover portions closed and carries a window for visual inspection of an ice hole over which the device is placed. One of said cover portions has a baffle connected thereto which extends into the enclosure with a heat shield mounted on the underside of the cover and over the partial bottom, creating a heated chamber, with an opening in one outside wall through which heat is provided by an external propane heat source.

Abstract: An air flow redirection device for a snow plow assembly mounted on a vehicle comprises an air flow guide member mounted on the mounting assembly for a snow plow blade mounted relative and superior to the snow plow blade. The guide member is positioned to redirect air from and above the snow plow blade down toward a radiator of a motor vehicle. Air flow guide member includes an upward-extending air-engaging front foil, a downward extending rear foil, and an intermediate panel extending between the upward extending air engaging front foil and the downward extending rear foil, all components being integral. Bracket members mount the air flow guide member independent of the snow plow blade such that the orientation of the air flow guide member is independent of motion of the snow plow blade. Other features include transparent guide members and pivotal mounting bracket assemblies.

Abstract: A rear end small revolving type hydraulic shovel (tight tail revolving hydraulic excavator) that can improve maintainability of an engine and secures a wide foot space of an operator's cab is provided. In order to achieve this, the engine (13) is arranged below an operator's seat (21). Additionally, a floor frame (30) supporting the operator's seat (21) defines a front partition wall (33b) and an upper partition wall (33a) of the engine. Further, the floor frame (30) is configured so as to be tilt-up. Furthermore, a piping (42) and a wiring (46) connected to an equipment (41) on the floor frame (30) side are arranged so as to pass through the vicinity of an axis line of a tilt-up supporting point.