Abstract: A wire member adapted to be used in a detection coil of an NMR spectrometer's probe. The wire member has a sleeve made of a copper tube having a high electrical conductivity, strands made of platinum, and a thin film of gold or rhodium formed on the surface of the sleeve by plating. The strands are mounted inside the sleeve and have a cross section to cancel the magnetic susceptibility due to the sleeve. The thin film cancels the total magnetic susceptibility of the sleeve and strands.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fan blade includes providing a fan blade blank including opposed major faces, opposed inner and outer extremities, and opposed first and second sides defining opposed first and second edges, respectively. The method further specifies cutting the fan blade blank asunder into first and second parts along a cut line extending from the inner extremity of the fan blade blank to the outer extremity of the fan blade blank inboard of one of the first and second edges forming a first cut edge of one of the first and second parts and a second cut edge of the other of the first and second parts, chamfering one of the first and second cut edges forming a chamfered one of the first and second cut edges, and affixing the chamfered one of the first and second cut edges to the other of the first and second cut edges forming a fan blade consisting of the first part affixed to the second part, the first part being angled relative to the second part.

Abstract: An example fuel injector orifice plate assembly includes a plastic plate within which is an orifice for metering and directing fuel flow in a desired spray pattern, and a metal support plate for supporting and maintaining the stability of the desired spray pattern generated by the orifices within the plastic plate. The orifice plate includes orifices sized to provide a desired spray pattern of fuel. The metal support plate is more rigid than the orifice plate and provides the desired strength and rigidity for withstanding the cyclical pressure fluctuations caused by operation of the fuel injector.

Abstract: With a rim (1) for wheels of vehicles, comprising a rim base serving for the reception of a support (7) of a tyre (5), said rim base is formed in one piece from a rim bottom (2) and rim flanges (3) limiting said rim bottom in a lateral manner, with the rim base consisting of a fibre composite material. In order to be able to easily manufacture a rim of this type, said rim withstanding also high strains, a preferably one-piece counter support (8) formed by a core (13) is embedded in the rim base, which counter support receives the support (7) of the tyre (5) and is rigidly connected to the rim base, wherein the counter support (8) is processed in a mechanical, especially machining, manner on the surfaces which come into contact with the support (7) of the tyre (5).

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a hollow stabilizer, a pipe compressing step of compressing an electroseamed pipe in a temperature range of a hot state or a warm state so as to make a rate of a thickness with respect to an outer diameter between 18 and 35% is performed, and a forming step of forming the compressed electroseamed pipe in a stabilizer shape in a cold state is executed. Next, a step of applying a heat treatment to a half-finished stabilizer is performed, a shot peening step of impacting a shot on the half-finished stabilizer is performed, and a step of coating the half-finished stabilizer is performed.

Abstract: Hair trimmers, for example hair trimmers particularly suited for trimming nose hair. One aspect includes at least one movable blade and at least one shell having an interior surfaces at least one hole extending through the shell, and an interior cutting edge. The movable blade is hingedly connected to a movable blade hinge comprising a longitudinal axis. The shell, movable blade hinge and movable blade are positioned such that the cutting edge of the blade travels close to or along a portion of the interior surface of the shell and precedes the hinge such that resistance to the movement of the blade edge, such as that provided by a hair contacting the blade edge, will tend to wedge the blade more tightly between the hinge and the shell thereby increasing the contact pressure between the movable blade and the stationary surface. The cutting edge can also be urged toward the interior surface by centrifugal force.

Abstract: A wet shave razor is provided that includes (a) a handle having a hollow head; (b) a cartridge having a body, the body having a surface for engaging the skin of the user and having at least one blade mounted therein; (c) an interconnect member, joined to the cartridge, constructed to pivotably and removably mount the cartridge to a distal end of the handle; and (d) an ejecting mechanism operatively connected to the handle to allow a user to disengage the interconnect member from the distal end of the handle, the ejecting mechanism including an actuator. The razor provides a vibrating function, and thus further includes a vibrating mechanism. A resilient element is positioned between the actuator and the handle, to damp vibration of the actuator in response to the vibration signal.

Abstract: A fork device for serving food including a tubular elongate body having a first end and an opposite second end, the tubular elongate body having a handle member generally proximate to the first end, a fork member secured to the second end of the tubular elongate body for engaging the food, a spring biasing means disposed within the tubular elongate body and passing through at least a portion of the handle member and a serving member slidably coupled to the fork member. The serving member being operatively connected to the spring biasing means so that operation of the spring biasing means moves the serving member from a first position to a second position, wherein in the first position the serving member is substantially retracted within the tubular elongate body and is engaged by the spring biasing means, and wherein in the second position the operation of the spring biasing means extends the serving member longitudinally relative to the tubular elongate body.

Abstract: A multi-purpose cooking utensil including an elongate handle member having a first end and an opposite second end, and a generally flat spatula member provided on the second end of the elongate handle member, the spatula member having a first side edge generally opposed to a second side edge, wherein the first side edge having a cutting means, and wherein the second side edge having a tenderizing means.

Abstract: An apparatus for opening a folding knife is provided. The apparatus may include a plate having an arcuate slot and a substantially linear slot. A cam slide may be provided comprised of an extension which extends into the substantially linear slot, and an opening into which a post connected to a blade device can be inserted. The extension of the cam slide typically can be moved in a substantially linear manner in the substantially linear slot. The substantially linear movement of the extension in the substantially linear slot causes a sharp edge of the blade device to come out of or go into a housing.

Abstract: A tool generally consisting of a handle, an implement pivotally connected to the handle, a first magnetic element mounted on the implement having a magnetic field of a selected polarity intersecting a path disposed circumferentially relative to the axis of the pivotal connection and a second magnetic element mounted on the handle having a magnetic field of a polarity of one of the same or the opposite of the selected polarity intersecting the circumferential path whereby dependent upon the angular relationship of the handle and the implement, the magnetic fields will have the effect of one of a first interaction, producing no motive force for angularly biasing the implement relative to the handle, a second interaction producing a repellant motive force for angularly biasing the implement relative to the handle and a third reaction producing an attractive motive force for angularly biasing the implement relative to the handle.

Abstract: A folding knife includes a handle defining a knife receiving chamber and including first and second inner plates disposed in spaced relation between a pair of outer plates. The folding knife also supports a blade having a tip end and a tang end that is pivotally attached to the handle and is pivotable between a retracted position where the blade is disposed in the knife receiving chamber and an extended position where the blade resides outside of the handle. The first inner plate has a slot formed therein so as to define a lock member that has a locking edge that is biased inwardly towards the blade and having an extension projecting outwardly from the locking edge.

Abstract: A chisel for breaking spot welds of a vehicle includes an elongate handle section with a grip and a slightly angled chisel section with blade faces on three sides and a rib generally parallel to a blade edge to limit insertion of a blade between vehicle body parts.

Abstract: Provided is a line head module including line heads on which a plurality of light emission elements are arrayed and exposing a photosensitive body by the light from the light emission elements, including: a support having a rotation axis parallel to the photosensitive body; and the plurality of line heads which are provided on the circumferential surfaces of the support and switched with respect to the photosensitive body by rotating the support about the rotation axis.

Abstract: A cutting assembly is slidably mounted on a T-Square. The T-Square may include a scale having multiple indicia for measured cutting based on the size of the wallboard sheet being cut. The cutting assembly is mounted on a slider which may be clamped at measured positions along the arm of the T-Square. The cutting assembly includes oppositely disposed knife blades which are slidably mounted in a housing and spring loaded on opposite sides of a pivot mount such that when not in use the cutting assembly is urged to level and rests with the two knife blades retracted. As the housing is rotated so as to lower one end, the corresponding knife blade extends from the housing to engage with and score or cut the surface of the wallboard material. The cutting tool may be rotated in the opposite direction to thereby extend from the housing the other blade of the pair of oppositely disposed knife blades.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting member (7) for use in a device for shaving hair. The cutting member comprises a steel substrate (15) which is provided with a cutting edge (9). At least a portion of a surface (27) of the substrate including the cutting edge is provided with a protective coating (19) having a hardness which is higher than a˜hardness of the steel substrate. According to the invention, the portion of the surface (27) of the substrate (15) provided with the coating (19) is nitride hardened. As a result, the substrate provides an improved mechanical supporting function for the coating. In this manner, the risk that the coating will break as a result of deformations of the substrate, which occur under', the influence of high mechanical loads on the coating and on the cutting edge (9), is considerably limited.

Abstract: A cutting implement having a pair of cutting blades and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25 10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gigapascals.

Abstract: A cutting implement having a pair of cutting blades and a coating is provided. The coating has titanium chromium nitride and provides the cutting blades with a satin silver appearance. In some embodiments, the titanium chromium nitride coating has a thickness in a range between about 0.3 microns and 0.5 microns, a surface roughness in a range of about 15 to 25 10?6 inch/inch, and a hardness in a range of about 5.7 to about 9.1 gigapascals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for controlling two drive units which interact with one another, one of which consists of a hydraulically driven motor (2). This forms part of a hydraulic system in which hydraulic fluid under pressure forms a main flow through a main duct (1) in which the motor is connected. The motor drives a varying load, and one or more valves (6, 7) control the hydraulic fluid flow through the motor on the one hand during operation and on the other hand for starting and stopping of the motor. One of the valves consists of a flow control valve (7) for flow control of the hydraulic fluid flow through the motor. The second drive unit (37) performs a working movement which, under the action of hydraulic flow under pressure, influences the loading of the motor. The flow of the hydraulic fluid to/from the second drive unit is controlled in a coordinated way with the control of the flow through the motor.

Abstract: A precision adjustable pivot mounting bracket is attached between an archery bow sight assembly and a riser of the bow. A small screw with closely spaced threads threaded through a plate on one side of a pivot contacting a bearing in the plate on the other side of the pivot. It makes small incremental changes in the horizontal angle between the bow sight assembly and the bow riser to align the bow sight with the actual trajectory of the arrow. A larger screw threaded through both plates locks in the changes in angle.

Abstract: A handheld measurement device of an embodiment of the invention includes a distance measurement engine and an angular position measurement engine. A controller controls the distance measurement engine and associates an elevation, azimuth position, or relative angular position from the angular position measurement engine with distance measurements taken from the elevation engine. In preferred operations, each point measured from a target under the control of a user is automatically associated with an elevation and/or azimuth position obtained from the angular position engine. Preferably, the controller determines a set of relative coordinates in space for a plurality of related target points. The controller may then calculate a variety of useful distances, areas, volumes, etc., regarding the plurality of target points.

Abstract: A method of monitoring the location, and the orientation of a machine element, and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the operation of the machine include a robotic total station and a plurality of targets in known positions relative to the machine element. The total station, located at a known location near the machine element, repeatedly, successively determines the location of each target. Acquisition and re-acquisition of the targets is aided by stored data regarding the prior locations and movements of the targets. Further, active targets may be used to facilitate re-acquisition. The operation of the machine is controlled based upon the location and orientation of the machine element.

Abstract: A direct reading prism pole has a tubular housing having an open top, a flange at the open top, a conical bottom portion for wedging the tubular housing into ground soil, a height-adjustable rod partially inserted into the tubular housing and having an outer diameter just less than an inner diameter of the tubular housing to create a friction fit therebetween for positioning the height-adjustable rod with respect to the tubular housing, a lip positioned at the top of height-adjustable rod, a laser sensor mounted to the outer surface of the tubular housing for emitting a laser toward the lip to take height measurements of the distance between the laser sensor and the lip, an electronic control unit in electrical communication with the laser sensor for receiving the height measurements and providing height reference data corresponding to the height measurements, an electronic display in electrical communication with the electronic control unit for receiving the height reference data and displaying the height re

Abstract: A construction layout and angle measurement tool includes opposite working sides having unique indicia for establishing angles from side edges or corners of building materials. When used with a reference line, and when attached to the workpiece, the tool allows site layout and evaluation by only one person. The tool may be mounted on vertical, horizontal, and inclined workpieces. Angles are determined and evaluated directly with the tool while avoiding mathematical computation.

Abstract: A method for measuring a program-controlled machine tool using a measuring sphere. According to this method the measuring sphere having known dimensions is positioned on a machine part. A sensing element installed in the machine is moved to a selected initial position in which it is located approximately 10 mm above the vertex section of the sphere. Then the sensing element is repeatedly moved until it contacts various points on the surface of the sphere, and the coordinate values of those points of contact are input into the controller. Thereafter the spatial position of the center of the sphere is calculated and compared with target values stored in the controller.

Abstract: In a foot inclination angle measuring method of the present application, the shape of a foot 10 is measured in three dimensions. And, based on three-dimensional data on the measured shape of the foot 10, a two-dimensional cross section 30 of the foot 10 orienting in a front-rear direction, which includes a cross section of a heel of the foot 10, is obtained. Then, a central line C1 of the two-dimensional cross section 30 in a right-left direction is obtained and the angle of inward/outward inclination of the foot 10 is obtained from the angle of inclination (a) of the central line C1.

Abstract: A head for the linear dimension checking of mechanical pieces including a casing, an arm carrying a feeler for touching the mechanical piece to be checked, a fulcrum for enabling displacements of the arm with respect to the casing and a transducer for providing signals depending on the position of the arm with respect to the casing. Various components of the head can be adjusted and/or replaced from the exterior of the casing. The transducer is of the inductive, half-bridge type, with multiple windings. An integral element for the electric connection to a processing unit includes the windings of the transducer, a cable and a connector. A checking apparatus, including at least a gauging or measuring head, includes a stationary structure and at least a support structure for the head, coupled to the stationary structure in an adjustable and removable way.

Abstract: A tape measure device has an elongated blade with a central concave-convex segment with at least one planar segment adjoining edgewise the central concave-convex segment to form a junction that extends substantially along the entire length of the elongated blade. During formation of the blade the junction is annealed to avoid formation of a flaw or incipient fracture along the junction.

Abstract: Clothes drying machine comprising a rotating drum, an exhaust conduit into which flows the air issuing from the outlet aperture of the drum, a lint filter formed in the shape of a sector of a cylindrical surface, which is arranged in said exhaust conduit below said outlet aperture of the drum, with the axis thereof extending substantially parallel to the axis of rotation of the drum, in which there are provided automatic means adapted to ensure cleaning of said filter through a brushing action; said automatic means comprise a brush connected to an end portion of a moving arm, which is hinged, on the other end portion thereof opposite to said brush, on to a rotation pin, said moving arm being slidably linked with a driving pin which is rotating, by means of a respective rotation arm, about a driving spindle that is driven rotatably about its own axis by automatic driving devices.

Abstract: Manual drying device and method uses motion applied to a foot pedal to operate an air handler. The air handler propels air toward a user's hands for drying.

Abstract: A hair dryer with a static atomizing device is provided, which has the capability of generating an electrostatically charged microparticle mist of 3 nm to 100 nm. The static atomizing device has a pair of an atomizing electrode and a counter electrode, a tank for storing a liquid such as water; a liquid transport member for transport water from the tank to the atomizing electrode according to capillary phenomenon, and a voltage applying unit. When a high voltage is applied between the atomizing electrode and the counter electrode, while water being supplied to the atomizing electrode through the liquid transport member, the electrostatically charged microparticle mist is generated.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method is provided for curing ultraviolet (UV) curable coatings on articles using UV lamps while the article is immersed in an atmosphere of inert gas heavier than air. One example of a UV curable coating includes 35 weight % Laromer™ LR 8987, 20 weight % urethane acrylate hexandioldiacrylate, 38.5 weight % Laromer™ LR 8863, 3.5 weight % polyetheracrylate Iragucure™ 184, 0.5 weight % of a Photoinitiator Lucirin™ TPO, 2 weight % Tinuvin™ 400 and 1.5 weight % UV absorber Tinuvin™ 292. Examples of the inert gas used in the process disclosed include carbon dioxide, nitrogen, argon, hydrocarbon and halogen gases. An example of an apparatus provided by the invention includes a suspended track system; a housing, wherein the housing comprises an internal portion of the suspended track system and a curing chamber having highly reflective surfaces of favorable geometry.

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method is provided for curing ultraviolet (UV) curable coatings on articles using UV lamps while the article is immersed in an atmosphere if inert gas heavier than air. An example of an apparatus provided by the invention includes a flat table including a flat bar conveyor, a curing chamber dynamically sealed by gas knives and pivotally removable ultraviolet lamp assemblies for curing coatings in the absence of ambient air.

Abstract: A clothes dryer has a system for regulating the inlet air temperature. The system includes a first sensor located in an inlet of the dryer and including a thermistor and a thermostat, a heat source located in a heater box adjacent the first sensor, and a second sensor located in an exhaust of the dryer. The thermistor measures the inlet air temperature of the dryer and cooperates with the controller to prevent the thermostat from reaching its trip temperature and turning off the heat source. Thus, damage due to excessive air temperatures in the dryer is prevented.

Abstract: Clothes drying machine comprising a drum holding the clothes to be dried, a first fan adapted to blow a first flow of drying air through said drum, and possibly a condenser adapted to condense the moisture out of the drying air exiting said drum. The machine is provided with a drying programme that includes a step involving an increase in the temperature of the air introduced in said drum, in which said temperature is increased to a value of at least 130° C. and held there for a pre-set period of time, and said temperature increase step is provided in the initial portion of the drying programme, when the moisture content of the clothes is not less than 20%.

Abstract: A clothes dryer is provided with a wrinkle release cycle premised upon the exhaust temperature of the dryer. When a user selects the wrinkle release cycle, heat is added to the clothes tumbling in the dryer drum until the dryer exhaust temperature reaches a first predetermined value of approximately 150° F. Then, the clothes continue to tumble in the drum without heat until the exhaust temperature decreases to a second predetermined value of approximately 100° F. After the cool down temperature is reach, the machine sounds a signal and continues to tumble the clothes in the drum for another 5-10 minutes before ending the cycle.

Abstract: An in-kiln moisture measurement system using in-kiln measurement electronics to produce wood moisture content readings virtually unaffected by temperature variations. The system comprises electrodes in communication with wood in a kiln, a per kiln unit (PKU) containing signal processing circuitry, and a sending unit with a circuit comprised of redundant half-circuits that compensate for the effects of temperature variations in the electronic components. One half-circuit measures moisture content of the wood; the other half-circuit measures a reference load. Matched characteristics of the transistors in each circuit ensure that each half-circuit's readings drift at about the same rate and in the same direction when experiencing temperature changes. An automatic tuning unit can be used to automatically adjust properties of the PKU's circuitry and compensate for other capacitances in the system.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for determining the condition of a pneumatic system air dryer are provided. An output of the pneumatic valve or of a conduit interconnected to the outlet of the pneumatic valve is positioned such that a discharge passed through the pneumatic valve while the valve is open is in view of an operator and/or is directed to a moisture sensor. Moreover, the discharge and/or an output device interconnected to the moisture sensor is in view of the operator while the operator is in a position to operate the pneumatic valve. An observation volume with a sight glass or window and/or a moisture sensor can be provided to facilitate the observation or detection of moisture or oil in the discharge.

Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of high moisture waste materials to dry or low moisture products for recycle or reuse. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final product. Optionally, the systems and methods further provide for processing ventilation air from manufacturing facilities to reduce emissions therefrom.

Abstract: A heating insole, which is a pad structure that can be installed inside shoes, includes primarily an electro-thermal pad, a control circuit, and a battery. The electro-thermal pad consists of at least two layers of heat-proof fabrics and an electro-thermal structure is located between these two layers of heat-proof fabrics. The electro-thermal structure is extended to the control circuit and battery through a connecting wire, thereby forming an electric loop. Accordingly, upon installing the insole inside shoes, both the control circuit and battery can be fixed at a proper position of shoes or onto calves (ankles) of a user, at the same time, followed by turning on a switch on the control circuit, so as to enable the electro-thermal pad to be equipped with a heating effect, thereby achieving the purposes of defending against cold and increasing a life quality of a user.

Abstract: Devices are disclosed that are attachable to or are integral with an existing shoe such that an audible percussive sound is heard upon impact of the shoe against a surface. Furthermore, the devices are composed of materials that minimize or avoid damage to flooring. The devices described act as substitute for conventional metallic taps or heavy wood performance shoes.

Abstract: Provided is a sandal comprising a base comprising a forward through hole and two aligned through holes at either side, and a strap comprising a projecting enlargement at a forward end and a fork including two rear bifurcations each having two projecting enlargements at its both ends. The enlargements are fastened in the through holes. The sandal has increased structural strength.

Abstract: A midsole for footwear comprising a midsole element, which comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, and a plurality of strut members disposed between the top and bottom plates for supporting the top plate a distance away from the bottom plate. Adjacent strut members have a C shaped cross-section facing in the same direction. The midsole element may further comprise a heel cleft to increase the flexibility of the sole. In a preferred embodiment, the strut members on the medial side are arranged at an angle to the strut members on the lateral side of the sole. The directional design provides flexibility and stiffness anisotropically to the sole in the longitudinal and lateral directions of the sole respectively.

Abstract: A sole component and a method of manufacturing the sole component are disclosed. In general, the sole component includes a fluid-filled bladder and a reinforcing structure extending around the bladder. The reinforcing structure is bonded to the exterior of the bladder, and may be recessed into the bladder. In some embodiments, the reinforcing structure extends along the side surfaces of the bladder and between upper and lower surfaces of bladder. In manufacturing the sole component, the reinforcing structure may be located within a mold, and the polymer material forming the bladder may be bonded to the reinforcing structure during the molding process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention contemplated herein describe a contoured skate boot having contour seams formed therein for introducing preferential biases in the boot material. By strategically creating notches in the boot upper material and subsequently rejoining the edges of each notch, the boot upper may be biased to conform to the complex contours of a skater's foot and ankle. Moreover, by introducing boot contours such that the boot is able to closer approximate the natural contours of a skater's foot, fewer stiffeners and less padding is required to result in a comfortable fit while providing increased control of the boot. Additionally, by reducing the quantity of stiffeners and volume of padding, a lighter boot is provided, thus resulting in a more efficient energy transfer from the skater through the skate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoe, in particular a sports shoe, having a flexible upper surrounding a foot, a closure panel arranged on an instep area of the flexible upper, and a tightening element arranged at the heel of the shoe. The tightening element is connected to the closure panel such that the closure panel, through the use of the tightening element, can be tightened against the instep area of the flexible upper to retain the shoe on the foot.

Abstract: The uni-sex multi-sport footwear is an accessory is a flexible accessory. The footwear accessory may have one or a number of fasteners located on various areas of the accessory, or the fastener(s) may be omitted altogether. The footwear accessory may be configured as an ankle band or a, sock.

Abstract: This invention discloses an adjusting device used to adjust the size of a sliding sports shoe, which is composed of an adjusting member for shoe size and a driving spring. With this adjusting device the size of a sliding sports shoe can be adjusted in a step manner by pressing directly a button on its side and can be automatically locked by itself.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, shoe components (which may be assembled to form a shoe) comprise an upper which includes a sock; a lower; and an attaching means for removably attaching the upper and the lower.

Abstract: A multi-function cycling shoe includes a sole in which a fixing device is provided for a pedal attachment device. The sole comprising includes a pair of projections of predetermined thickness which are fitted removably to the sole laterally and which stand out above the fixing device to form, when fitted to the sole, a recess to protect the fixing device and the pedal attachment device from impact with the ground, and to enable an attachment device for road racing to be mounted when these projections are removed from the sole.