Abstract: A fabricating method of a wiring board provided with passive elements is disclosed. The fabricating method includes coating one or both of resistive paste and dielectric paste on at least any one of first surfaces of a first metal foil and a second metal foil each of which has a first surface and a second surface; arranging an insulating board having thermo-plasticity and thermo-setting properties so as to face the first surface of the first metal foil, and arranging the first surface side of the second metal foil so as to face a surface different from a surface to which the first metal foil faces of the insulating board; forming a double-sided wiring board by stacking, pressurizing and heating the arranged first metal foil, insulating board, and second metal foil, and thereby integrating these; and patterning the first metal foil and/or the second metal foil.

Abstract: In a method for the space-saving arrangement of conductor tracks (5-8) on device components (12), in particular on the body parts of motor vehicles, an insulating base layer (2) is applied to a metallic device component (12). Subsequently, the conductor track material is applied in a number of parallel tracks and activated. Subsequently, an electrically insulating protective layer (3) is arranged on the conductor tracks (5-8).

Abstract: A conductive sheet according to the present invention includes: an insulating substrate having at least one via hole, a ground conductive layer; and a top conductive layer, and characterized in that the via hole is a fine pore penetrating through the insulating substrate, the ground conductive layer is formed by a sputtering method or a vapor deposition method on all of a surface of the insulating substrate, the top conductive layer is formed on all of or part of a surface of the ground conductive layer, and the via hole is filled with the top conductive layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a damascene and dual damascene processes both of which incorporate the use of a release layer to remove trace amounts of residual material between metal interconnect lines. The release layer is deposited onto a dielectric layer. The release layer comprises an organic material, a dielectric material, a metal or a metal nitride. Trenches are etched into the dielectric layer. The trenches are lined with a liner and filled with a conductor. The conductor and liner materials are polished off the release layer. However, trace amounts of the residual material may remain. The release layer is removed (e.g., by an appropriate solvent or wet etching process) to remove the residual material. If the trench is formed such that the release layer overlaps the walls of the trench, then when the release layer is removed another dielectric layer can be deposited that reinforces the corners around the top of the metal interconnect line.

Abstract: A method for use by telecommunications personnel to drive a wire termination tool which in turn seats the end of an insulated conductor into an insulation displacement terminal block. A steadily increasing force is applied by the hand of an operator to drive the wire termination tool, but without applying any abrupt force to the wire termination tool.

Abstract: A method of analyzing characteristics of a gear train comprises rotating a gear train in a first direction, creating a first gear synchronization map of the gear train rotating in the first direction, rotating the gear train in a second direction opposite the first direction, creating a second gear synchronization map of the gear train rotating in the second direction, and controlling torque load of the gear train during rotation thereof in the first and second directions comparing the first gear synchronization map with the second gear synchronization map to determine relevant characteristics of the gear train.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shaving device that includes a razor cartridge and a handle. The razor cartridge includes one or more razor blades and a liquid material storage element disposed within a reservoir. A dispensing medium extends between the liquid material storage element and an outer surface of the razor cartridge. During the act of shaving, the dispensing medium operates to draw the liquid from the reservoir to a user contact end of the dispensing medium, where the liquid is the applied to the area being shaved adjacent to the cutting edge(s).

Abstract: Upper and lower handle members are pivotally attached at one end. Crimper jaws are operated via the handles. The upper handle carries a guide assembly to mount the blade, and operate the cutting mode using an upper handle cradle. Other accessories include a hole punch, a nut driver, a rivet remover and a hammer.

Abstract: The present invention is aimed to provide a manual fruit slicer with interchangeable cutting and coring base. It has the practical functions as replacement of disks, reverted said edges onto the base, and a plurality of said edges can be received in the base. In use, a manual fruit slicer comprises a base, and disks. A hollowed annular sleeve is protruded out from the base around its center with two jug-ears extended out from both of its ends. A disk is designed as an annular edge frame disposed inside the hollowed annular sleeve. It is characterized by L type grooves formed through the upper or lower section being adapted to the handles protruded out from the outer wall of the disk to fix in place. The handles are also designed for a user's grip.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a knife with a novel, improved handle and a sharpening element incorporated within the knife.

Abstract: A vegetation trimmer comprising an elongate main handle to which is connected a motor that rotatably drives a trimmer head located at a distal end of the handle. The trimmer head defines a rotational axis and includes a housing, a spool rotatably received in the housing for carrying at least one coil of flexible trimmer line, a latch member carried by one of the housing and the spool for releasably locking the spool against rotation with respect to the housing, and at least one seat carried by the other of the housing and the spool for receiving the latch member, whereby either the latch member or the at least one seat orbits about the rotational axis of the trimmer head when trimmer line is dispensed from the spool. The spool preferably carries a yieldable trimmer line guide for guiding trimmer line between opposed trimmer line exit ports in the housing.

Abstract: A vegetation trimmer comprising an elongate main handle to which is connected a motor that rotatably drives a trimmer head located at a distal end of the handle. The trimmer head defines a rotational axis and includes a housing, a spool rotatably received in the housing for carrying at least one coil of flexible trimmer line, a latch member carried by one of the housing and the spool for releasably locking the spool against rotation with respect to the housing, and at least one seat carried by the other of the housing and the spool for receiving the latch member, whereby either the latch member or the at least one seat orbits about the rotational axis of the trimmer head when trimmer line is dispensed from the spool. The spool preferably carries a yieldable trimmer line guide for guiding trimmer line between opposed trimmer line exit ports in the housing.

Abstract: An elongated string trimmer line has a filament body with a longitudinal axis, and a plurality of protruding lobes extend from the filament body along its length. The trimmer line is rotated about the longitudinal axis of the filament body from about 0.25 to 2.0 rotations per inch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vegetation trimmer comprising a cutting head (20) located at one end thereof, a rear handle (60) located at the other end thereof, a motor (10), and a flexible drive shaft (30) for transferring the output of the motor to the cutting head, wherein the motor is located in a substantially central position on the vegetation trimmer. Preferably, the motor is located beneath the flexible drive shaft when the vegetation trimmer is oriented with the rear handle thereof uppermost. The vegetation trimmer of the invention has improved balance and inertia, making it easier for a user to operate, and in certain embodiments thereof can be made more compact than a conventional vegetation trimmer having a flexible drive shaft for greater ease of shipping and storage.

Abstract: It refers to an accessory, which provides an electric or battery powered hand drill with the additional function of a saw, this accessory is basically formed by an attachment piece to a hand drill and a shaft system, conical gears and a pinion, which start a chain saw mechanism. It has a handle and a shield for the pinion, whose extent presses the lids of the gearbox.

Abstract: A bow sight including a mechanism that moves a sight element, while maintaining the alignment of an associated sight indicia with a substantially linear axis, by way of a simple adjustment of the mechanism. The adjustment mechanism can include a substantially curvilinear portion and an optional substantially linear portion, and associated projections guided by the curvilinear and linear portions, that move the sight indicia along a substantially linear, vertical axis. The curvilinear and linear portions can be slots, and the projections can be guided by the slots to move the indicia along the axis. Where there are multiple sight elements, multiple, unique adjustment mechanisms maintain each associated sight indicia in alignment with the axis while providing adjustment of the spacing between sight indicia. A method for tuning the bow sight is also provided, including, moving the sight indicia along a substantially linear axis and simultaneously rotating the sight element about the sight indicia.

Abstract: An adhesive patch containing an integral spirit level, said adhesive patch comprising: a) a first transparent film comprising an indented region; b) a second film, having an upper surface that is attached to the lower surface of said first transparent film, such that the indented region of said first film and the portion of said second film that lies immediately below said indented region together define a closed tubular structure; c) level-indicating means associated with said tubular structure; and d) adhesive means for affixing the patch to a surface whose orientation is to be determined; wherein the level-indicating means provide an indication of the spatial orientation of the surface to which said adhesive patch is affixed.

Abstract: A plurality of body sizers comprise sample garments for temporary wear made of a different material to a corresponding plurality of garments for long-term wear. Each of the garments for long-term wear is made to a predetermined size based on the size of a respective one of the body sizers. The most appropriately sized one of the garments for long-term wear may be selected by gauging which of the body sizers is the best match to the actual size of at least part of a person's body. A body sizer comprises a sample garment for temporary wear formed into a single integral piece and comprises means for indicating a plurality of different predetermined sizes on which the sizes of a corresponding plurality of garments for long-term wear are based.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of measuring the difference in alignment between a first plan position of an element (1) and a second plan position of an element, the method comprising the use of: i) at least one rigid or taut connection (4) extending between a first point (2) at the level of the first plan position and a second point (3) at the level of the second plan position, the first and second points being at an identical displacement from the element; and ii) one or more electrolevel gauges (5) provided on the or each rigid or taut connection, so as to measure the inclination of the rigid or taut connection.

Abstract: A measuring tool is designed to measure the relationship between an inner hub land and an outer land for a valve body. A locating face engages the inner hub land such that the measurements are taken with respect to the inner hub land. A probe is designed to engage the outer land. By rotating the valve body, the entire circumference of the outer land can be measured in relation to the inner hub land.

Abstract: A rotational tape retracting and releasing structure for tape measure is provided which has less rotational wearing and trouble, increased reliability of cooperative rotation, and an easier assembling and disassembling structure. The subject structure for tape measure is characterized in that: a set of planetary gears can be firmly kept inside a gear box and then presented from departing out of the housing, and a sub-rotary disc axis member and a take-up drive can be rotated together.

Abstract: The invention is a rotatable attachment for a conventional tape measure. The attachment can be used to measure angles. This attachment increases the utility of the tape measure, allowing both angle measurement and distance measurement with one device.

Abstract: A method for drying a surface comprises supporting a fabric cover above the surface, and holding side edges of the fabric cover against the surface such that an air channel is formed between the fabric cover and the surface. The air channel has an inlet end and a discharge end, and a pressurized warm air stream having a relative humidity less than an ambient relative humidity is directed into the inlet end of the air channel such that the warm air stream moves through the air channel to the discharge end and out to the atmosphere. An apparatus for practicing the invention provides a plenum along the inlet end with plenum outlets to discharge the warm air stream, and cover supports extending out from the plenum to support the cover above the surface. A fabric tube plenum and cover supports provide versatility and portability.

Abstract: A handheld hair drying appliance (10) has an inlet portion (22) at one end that receives incoming airflow which is pulled in by a vacuum effect created by the rotation of a first fan blade (24) and a second fan blade (26), each coaxially aligned to rotate about a common axis. A tube-shaped sleeve (38) having a smooth, cylindrical inner surface is mounted inside of a tube portion (14) of the appliance and surrounds the motor and blade assembly such that the blade diameters are slightly smaller than the inner surface of the sleeve (34), but closely fitting, thereby optimizing vacuum pressure and air velocity to produce high output air velocity in an efficient manner.

Abstract: A device (1) for the heat treatment of head hair (2) of a person (3), comprising a first and second heat emitter (11, 12), that is constituted as a left-hand lateral emitter (4) and a right-hand lateral emitter (5) that are oriented opposite one another for supplying heat (6) onto the lateral head hair (7), wherein at least one third heat emitter (13) is arranged for the heat treatment of the remaining head hair, wherein all of the heat emitters (11, 12 and 13) are arranged in a so-called open configuration for the purpose of unrestricted handling and observation of the head hair (2) and extensive visibility for person (3) during the heat treatment.

Abstract: A throughflow cylinder made at least partly of fiber-reinforced plastic including glass fibers, aramide fibers, carbon fibers, and/or carbon-reinforced plastic (CRP). The matrix material of the fiber-reinforced plastic includes a material heat resistant at least up to 300° C. such as a resin. At least one fiber layer is provided such that the coefficient of thermal expansion ? of the fiber-reinforced plastic is lower than that of steel at approximately 300° C. and preferably lies in a region of 0??<9·10?6·1/Kelvin. The manufacture of the fiber-reinforced plastic, for example carbon fiber-reinforced plastic, is such that more than approximately 30%, in particular more than approximately 50% and preferably more than approximately 70% of the fibers are oriented at least substantially in the peripheral direction.

Abstract: A freeze-drying apparatus has a chamber (3) in which are located superposed charging plates (4) as well as loading and unloading equipment. The chamber has a loading aperture (2) equipped with closing doors (11, 12) through which the charging plates (4) are loaded. Equipment for loading the charging plates (4) with containers (5) is positioned in front of the loading aperture (2) and comprises a conveyor belt (6) which serves to supply the containers (5) and a transfer table (7) which is movable between an operating position and an idle position. The transfer table bridges a gap between conveyor belt (6) and the charging plate (4). A loading slider (8) provides push-wise transfer of a plurality of the containers (5) from the conveyor belt (6) via the transfer table (7) onto the charging plate (4).

Abstract: Disclosed is a process of stabilizing spent filter material that comprises mixing the filter media with a dry media to produce a composition having a moisture content that is sufficiently low to retard microbial growth. The composition comprises spent filter media and a dry material, and preferably comprises diatomaceous earth. Soil is treated by adding the composition as a top dressing, soil amendment, or the like.

Abstract: A method for processing a substrate is provided. The method includes applying an active agent to an active region of a surface of the substrate. Then, the method includes generating a fluid meniscus on the surface of the substrate with a proximity head, where the fluid meniscus is surrounding the active region. In one example, processing the surface of the substrate with the active agent includes one of an etching operation, a cleaning operation, a rinsing operation, a plating operation, or a lithography operation, and processing the surface of the substrate with the fluid meniscus includes one of an etching operation, a cleaning operation, a rinsing operation, a plating operation, a drying operation, or a lithography operation.

Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of manure to novel fertilizer and/or soil builder products useful as input for organic farming operations. 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. The dryer vessel receives the manure for contact with the turbine exhaust gases to convert the manure to a dry material, which is passed to the processing unit where it is formed into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final dry fertilizer product. The method comprises drying, heating and converting the manure to form novel self binding fertilizer and soil builder type products for organic farming and other uses.

Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of manure to novel fertilizer and/or soil builder products useful as input for organic farming operations. 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. The dryer vessel receives the manure for contact with the turbine exhaust gases to convert the manure to a dry material, which is passed to the processing unit where it is formed into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final dry fertilizer product. The method comprises drying, heating and converting the manure to form novel self binding fertilizer and soil builder type products for organic farming and other uses.

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 fast clothes dryer (10) is provided and has a blower (32) located after the dryer lint trap (19) to recover air, boost its velocity and then distribute it throughout the dryer, includes the dryer door (12), dryer fins (28) and dryer circumference. If additional drying is desired, the recovered air can be dehumidified before it is distributed throughout the dryer (10). The inclusion of just one of these features, the air flow through the dryer door (12) can cut drying time from say 20 minutes to 15 minutes, with less wrinkling. The dryer and method use cold air to dry clothes without shrinkage, and to avoid tumbling at initial stages of drying. The clothes may be initially dried at a warm temperature and at a speed high enough to prevent mechanical tumbling for a first period (say 20 minutes) using rotation first in one then the other direction.

Abstract: The ambient air clothes dryer is an automated device providing axial flow of unheated ambient air through the dryer drum. The dryer may include different drum drive systems, timer and/or humidity detector controls, and a configuration utilizing a separate, portable fan for temporary, removable installation with the dryer housing to provide airflow through the drum. The ambient air dryer greatly reduces energy requirements for drying laundry when compared to conventional heated air dryers, and is quite effective in warm and/or dry climates. The ambient air dryer is portable and may be used indoors or outdoors. The device may be configured to use twelve-volt power from a motor vehicle for use in camping. When used indoors, the device may be placed with a heat source (heat register, etc.) to draw warm air through the drum while humidifying the air as it passes through damp laundry in the drum.

Abstract: The ambient air clothes dryer is an automated device providing axial flow of unheated ambient air through the dryer drum. The dryer may include different drum drive systems, timer and/or humidity detector controls, and a configuration utilizing a separate, portable fan for temporary, removable installation with the dryer housing to provide airflow through the drum. The ambient air dryer greatly reduces energy requirements for drying laundry when compared to conventional heated air dryers, and is quite effective in warm and/or dry climates. The ambient air dryer is portable and may be used indoors or outdoors. The device may be configured to use twelve-volt power from a motor vehicle for use in camping. When used indoors, the device may be placed with a heat source (heat register, etc.) to draw warm air through the drum while humidifying the air as it passes through damp laundry in the drum.

Abstract: An accessory for thong sandals that allows the wearer to change the color and look of an ordinary sandal. The invention has no mechanical function it is strictly to change the esthetics of the wearers own sandal.

Abstract: A shoe including a heel support integrally formed of a material different from the midsole material of a rear sole for supporting the foot of a user. The heel support includes a wall along at least one of the medial side of the shoe, the lateral side of the shoe and the rear of the shoe that extends vertically at least in part and includes at least one window through which at least a portion of the midsole material of the rear sole is exposed to and visible from outside the shoe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spacing device substantially consisting of flexible structural supporting elements comprising open arches which are arranged near each other and one after another according to a grid pattern above a base plane and openings which are arranged according to a corresponding grid pattern and pass through the base plane at least below the arches.

Abstract: A thermal liner for an article of clothing includes a housing having a top and a bottom, with a thermal material layer interposed therebetween, and a perimeter portion substantially peripherally enclosing the thermal material layer. The perimeter portion can be defined, for example, by peripheral margins of the top and bottom that are sealed together, or by a separate frame interposed between the top and bottom, or by a frame integral with the top and bottom.

Abstract: This invention is related to a combined fastening device to be used in elements designed for lacing, such as pieces of clothing, footwear, and similar. The device comprises a main frame substantially filiform with a first end, to which a clamping part is assembled and fixed, and a second ring-shaped end, which is fastened to said clamping part. The device provides users with the possibility to customize and decorate their footwear, and at the same time prevents the accidents and problems caused by conventional shoelaces, preserving the users' physical wellbeing.

Abstract: A cover underlies the sole and heel of a shoe or boot to prevent debris from same contracting the floor surface. The cover sole is of a size to extend outwardly beyond the edge of a footwear sole and heel. Material having a back and a loop pile of synthetic polymeric material is formed to provide the sole and forwardly and rearwardly located straps. Fabric closure elements of the hook type in place on certain of the straps engage the loop pile on a companion strap to retain the cover on a piece of footwear.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resilient, conforming device that is worn over portions of the instep, ankle and lower leg to provide an improved fit in alpine ski boots. The device is adapted to be placed between the foot and the ski boot and comprises a resilient, conforming material such that void spaces between the boot and the foot, ankle and lower leg are filled and protuberances of the foot, ankle and lower leg are protected.

Abstract: A pad for providing anterior transverse arch support and a phlalanges grip for a human foot. The pad has an upper surface contoured or manufactured with specific materials to fit into the valley created by the formation of the anterior, transverse, arch.

Abstract: A high performance dorsiflexion shoe has a sole and a constraining device above the metatarsal-phalangeal joint. The sole has a ground-contacting surface, a forefoot region, a midfoot region and a heel portion. The forefoot region is made of a high density material, and has a thickness, measured in a direction perpendicular to the ground-contacting surface of the sole, greater than the thickness of the heel portion, thereby defining a characteristic angle of declination from the forefoot region to the heel portion. The constraining device substantially constrains a wearer's metatarsal-phalangeal joints from movement when exercising. The forefoot region has a curved form defined so as to further minimize flexion of the metatarsal-phalangeal joint.

Abstract: A foot holder for practicing water skiing includes a soft foot holder body mounted on a rigid sole that can be attached to a water ski. The holder includes a deformable liner provided with a tongue, covering the top of the foot, the heel, the ankle and the lower leg. A device for tightening the liner includes a rear panel secured by its base to the rigid sole and extended laterally by two bands which cross over on the tongue in such a manner so as to cover at least the ankle and a portion of the instep.

Abstract: A front side of a floor panel (15) is pivotally supported on a floor panel support mechanism (21), permitting tilting of the floor panel in a forward direction with respect to revolving frame (5) by way of a tilting mechanism (30). The tilting mechanism (30) has a guide rail assembly (33) which is pivotally supported on the side of the revolving frame (5), a screw rod (34) which is rotatably supported on the guide rail assembly (33), and a displacement member (35) which is attached to the floor panel (15) and held in threaded engagement with the screw rod (34). The floor panel (15) and a cab (29) are tilted up in the forward direction upon rotationally driving the screw rod (34) to translate the displacement member (35) constituting the tilting mechanism (30).

Abstract: An assembly for securing an implement to a boom, the assembly comprising a link member pivotally connected to a boom and, a first recess being formed in a first of the arm and a second being formed in the link member proximate one end thereof, the second recess having elongated configuration with a longitudinal axis extending parallel to the link member longitudinal axis, the implement assembly comprising a mounting arm and a implement, the mounting arm having a pair of first pins extending outwardly from opposite sides thereof and a pair of second pins extending outwardly from opposite sides, the first pair of pins being located between the implement receiving end and the center of gravity of the implement assembly. The arrangement permits rapid and secure switching of different implements.

Abstract: An improved electric clothes iron comprises a water tank, chassis, handle, electrically heated soleplate, and steam chamber. The improvement, in one instance, includes heel and toe lifting pistons which are embedded in the soleplate and driven by an electric motor. A grip sensor in the handle triggers the lift piston motor to operate when the user is no longer gripping the handle. The lifting pistons are quickly retracted if the user grabs the handle again. The heated soleplate can be automatically turned off if the iron is left idle too long.

Abstract: The present Utility Model is proposed to provide a flower blooming simulative toy flower, including flower petal and base, a micro-motor and a PCB board is fixed within the base, the micro-motor is electrically connected with the PCB board, the flower petal is fixed up to the flower petal clamp, the flower petal clamp is hinge connected with a end of rigid push-pull rod, and the other end of rigid push-pull rod is co-motional with the output shaft of said micro-motor via a driving unit. The present Utility Model applies a linear micro-motor brought along by the shape memory alloy movement drives the flower petal to open/close.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention discloses a method for animating an advertising device. The method comprising multiple steps such as providing a track system and a tower that is operatively coupled to the track. The tower can comprise one or more substantially transparent sections. The method further comprises providing a base support system that is operatively coupled to the tower. The base can be operatively coupled to a facade with one or more substantially non-transparent sections. The method further includes providing a vehicle system comprising a passenger-carrying vehicle that is operatively coupled to the track. Finally, the method includes animating the advertising device by transporting the vehicle between the substantially transparent section of the tower and the substantially non-transparent section of the facade. The vehicle movement can, for example, simulate fluid movement between the tower and the facade.