Abstract: A method for conducting a transaction is disclosed. The method includes using a first portable electronic device, and directly transmitting a request for payment to a second portable electronic device through a wireless link. Then, the second portable electronic device transmits an approval of the request for payment to the first portable electronic device. One of the first and the second portable electronic devices then sends the request for payment to a payment hub service. The payment hub service then facilitates the transfer of funds from a payer institution to a payee institution to complete the transaction.

Abstract: An access control apparatus has a blocking element (1) which is moved by a motor (2) or similar actuator controlled via a control means. Provided are a first access authorization reader (12, 14), a second access authorization reader (13, 15) after the first access authorization reader (12, 14) in the area of the blocking element (1) as well as a people sensor (16) before the blocking element (1). The motor (2) can be driven by the first access authorization reader (12, 14) in the normal case, that is, upon valid reading of access authorization by the first access authorization reader (12, 14), by the second access authorization reader (13, 15) upon detection of a person and invalid reading of access authorization by the first access authorization reader (12, 14), and by the first access authorization reader again upon valid reading of access authorization of the detected person by the second access authorization reader (13, 15).

Abstract: A memory card slot door unit selectively opens and closes an entrance of a memory card slot used in a digital mobile apparatus. The memory card slot door unit includes a door for closing an entrance of a memory card slot. A plurality of hinges supporting a pivoting motion of the door against lateral walls of the memory card slot, so that the door selectively opens and closes the entrance of the memory card slot.

Abstract: In mixed-component, mixed-signal, semiconductor devices, selective seal ring isolation from the substrate and its electrical potential is provided in order to segregate noise sensitive circuitry from electrical noise generated by electrically noisy circuitry. Appropriate predetermined sections of such a mixed use chip are isolated from the substrate through a non-ohmic contact with the substrate without compromising reliability of the chip's isolation from scribe region contamination.

Abstract: An electrical device such as a portable communications device, domestic or personal care appliance has a main body adapted to couple to an accessory which may be in the form of a tool attachable to the main body or a housing portion. The accessory carries a passive data storage device having a memory (59) storing control data for controlling an operation or affecting a function of the device. The passive data storage device is arranged to derive a power supply from the main body when a first coupler carried by the main body is placed in proximity to a second coupler carried by the accessory (3). Where the electrical device is a portable communications device, then the accessory may be, for example, a fascia. The coupling between the first and second couplers may be inductive or capacitive.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for reconstitution of data for failed radio frequency identification (RFID) tags are described. The tag's information is segmented, optionally compressed, and encoded into a plurality of optical representations. Alternatively, or in addition, a portion or all of the tag's information is stored in a non-optical format. Upon failure of a tag read for any reason (e.g., tag failure, reader failure, operator error, environmental reasons, etc.), the data is reconstituted from the optical representations. Alternatively, or in addition, the reconstitution includes incorporating the information stored in a non-optical format.

Abstract: Modular, portable data collection terminals are disclosed for use in mixed wireless and hard-wired RF communication networks, wherein various radio transmitter modules and associated antennas may be selectively added to a base terminal unit to solve networking problems associated with specific types of business environments. Modularity exists in both the hardware (splitting data collection and processing control circuitry from radio transceiver control circuitry) and software (splitting transceiver specific, lower level communication protocol from generic, higher level communication protocol). The control circuitry, including associated microprocessors devices, interact to selectively activate communication circuits to perform necessary communication or data processing functions and enter and remain in a power-saving dormant state during other times. To support such dormant or “sleeping” states, a series of communication protocols provide for channel access to the communication network.

Abstract: A reader of an RFID system has excitation circuitry for generating a higher voltage excitation signal, receiving circuitry for reading a lower voltage transponder signal and an antenna coupled with the excitation circuitry for transmitting the excitation signal and coupled with the receiving circuitry for receiving the transponder signal. The receiving circuitry includes a low voltage signal stripping circuit coupled with the antenna for isolating the transponder signal from the excitation signal preliminary to the receiving circuitry reading the transponder signal. The bulk of the components of the low voltage signal stripping circuit are low voltage components, which can be included in an application specific integrated circuit.

Abstract: An information processing method using a terminal apparatus, including: applying light with a concentric ring-like interference fringe pattern on one of subjects by using a pointer provided in the terminal apparatus; detecting the interference fringe pattern by using a detector; calculating an optical axis of the pointer on the basis of a detection signal obtained from the detector; specifying attribute information of the subject on the basis of arrangement information of the subject intersected by the optical axis in the condition that arrangement information of the subjects and attribute information of the subjects are stored in a storage device in advance while the arrangement information of each subject and the attribute information of the subject are associated with each other; and displaying the attribute information of the specified subject on the terminal apparatus.

Abstract: A positioning controlling apparatus includes: a current speed calculator that calculates a current speed of a conveyor belt from a detected moving distance; a position determining unit that determines the position of a conveyor belt for determining its stop position also from the detected moving distance; a gain switch having a plurality of gains; a target speed calculator that inputs a gain obtained by switching, and calculates a target speed of the conveyor belt; a speed error calculator that calculates an error between a calculated target speed and a calculated current speed; and an automatic controller that controls a drive motor by using a speed error. When the position determining unit determines that the conveyor belt is in the positioning area, the gain switch performs positioning while switching plural gains and outputting it.

Abstract: Light sensitive materials applied in shipping materials, including security seals and tear tape, for authentication, discrimination and recognition of items.

Abstract: A cooking apparatus with a bar code scanner, which recognizes the position of a bar code and automatically adjusts a focus according to the recognized position of the bar code when the bar code is not located within the focal distance of the bar code scanner, and a method for controlling the same. The cooking apparatus includes a sensor for sensing a distance of the bar code from the bar code scanner, a controller for calculating a moving distance of the bar code scanner based on the distance of the bar code from the scanner so that the bar code scanner can recognize the bar code, and a focus adjustor controlled by the controller for moving the bar code scanner to the calculated moving distance.

Abstract: A bioptical holographic laser scanning system employing a plurality of laser scanning stations about a holographic scanning disc having scanning facets with high and low elevation angle characteristics, as well as positive, negative and zero skew angle characteristics which strategically cooperate with groups of beam folding mirrors having optimized surface geometry characteristics. The system has an ultra-compact construction, ideally suited for space-constrained retail scanning environments, and generate a 3-D omnidirectional laser scanning pattern between the bottom and side scanning windows during system operation. The laser scanning pattern of the present invention comprises a complex of pairs of quasi-orthogonal laser scanning planes, which include a plurality of substantially-vertical laser scanning planes for reading bar code symbols having bar code elements (i.e.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for selectively reading a barcode, symbol, or other indicia by either scanning the barcode with a flying-spot scanner, or by imaging the barcode, thereby improving reading performance by tailoring the reading method to the particular item that is being read. Both a flying-spot laser scanning front end and an imaging front end are incorporated in a single device. Data obtained by the selected reading method is decoded and output. A common decoder or separate decoders may be used to decode the data from the two front ends. A single image sensor may be shared between the flying-spot front end and the imaging front-end, with a limited readout area utilized for laser scanning. The size of the readout area may be adjusted based on detected target proximity. Selection of the reading mode may be based on criteria including manual input, the range of the target, or previous failed attempts to read the barcode using either reading method.

Abstract: There is provided an image reading device, which is provided with an illuminating unit that illuminates an object, a reading unit that forms an image of the object based on light from the object, and an illumination prohibition unit that prohibits the illumination unit from illuminating the object if the illumination prohibition unit receives a command for changing to a code reading mode in which a code formed by a pictorial pattern displayed on a screen of a device is read as the object.

Abstract: A transaction card and case with a rotatable member in the case. The card is releasably attached to the rotatable member. The card can be removed from the case by exerting a force on the card in a direction away from the case. The case can lock the card in an open position for easily using the card. The case can also lock the card in a closed position for storage.

Abstract: A multifunction expansion card (200) comprises a MUX/DEMUX (206) for selectively coupling either a first PCMCIA module (208) or a second PCMCIA module (210) to a card connector (202). A microcontroller (238) controls the MUX/DEMUX (206) and an optoisolator (224) which is used to selectively couple a first card detect pin CD1 to a ground plane (236) of the card (200). Switching between modules is initiated by a host (100), to which the card (200) is connected, setting an interrupt of the microcontroller (238). In servicing such interrupts the microcontroller (238) changes a data select input (254) of the MUX/DEMUX (206) and temporarily decouples the first card detect pin CD1 in order to simulate unplugging and replugging of the card (200) and thereby initiate a process of reinitialization of a host bus adapter (106) and the card (200) by card enabler software (110) of the host (100).

Abstract: A valve system including a manual control mechanism configured to move a valve member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam trap for draining off condensate from a collecting chamber in which condensate resulting in a pressure gas system is collected, the collecting chamber being pressurized by a gas pressure which, depending upon the operating state of the pressure gas system, may be a negative pressure below the atmospheric pressure, an overpressure above the atmospheric pressure or an atmospheric pressure itself. The steam trap may be separated via an interface into an integral first assembly unit and an integral maintenance assembly unit which comprises the essential wear and tear parts.

Abstract: A top plate for an elastomeric rail fastening assembly has a downwardly tapering lower wall terminating in an inwardly-directed lip defining a mouth leading into a well. The cavity of the well extends upwardly to provide the interiors of rail-holding mounts between which a bottom flange of a rail may be located. The mounts have open-ended sockets for receiving spring clips used to hold the rail in position between the mounts, and the sockets and well communicate with one another. This form of top plate allows less metal to be used for its construction, requires less dressing after casting, and precisely locates the sockets with respect to one another.

Abstract: The present invention is an artificial snow and an artificial ski area. The artificial snow is composed of a solid lubricant compound and resin grains, wherein the components of said solid lubricant compound include: 40-50 parts by weight paraffin and 15-25 parts by weight polyethylene ester or polypropylene ester or polyurethane grains and 15-30 parts by weight talcum powder. The artificial ski area includes an artificial snow layer formed from artificial snow and a fiber layer. The artificial snow layer is laid on top of the fiber layer. The above-described artificial snow and artificial ski area is not subject to temperature and seasonal restrictions. It does not require water or cooling agents. It is inexpensive to manufacture and is low cost. It can be designed and built according to actual needs to meet the needs of different groups of people.

Abstract: A drinking straw is disclosed, comprising a surface layer which is a tubular exterior made of polymer; and an inner layer which is made of the same material with the surface layer and foamed to become the inner wall of the surface layer such that the hollow flow path is formed.

Abstract: An air freshener has two hemispherical shells joined by a ring that includes a number of openings into the interior of the air freshener. A lip of the ring protrudes into the interior region and holds a scent element in place within the air freshener.

Abstract: A device for controllably releasing a fluid into an ambient environment. According to a particular embodiment of the present invention, the device comprises a housing having a fluid compartment and an orifice compartment disposed adjacent thereto and in fluid communication therewith via an orifice. The fluid compartment contains the fluid for release to the ambient environment. The orifice compartment includes a fluid exit opening covered by a removable sealing element and contains an initial quantity of fluid when the device is in an inactivated state. A fluid restrictor is disposed adjacent the orifice to restrict fluid flow from the fluid compartment into the orifice compartment in the inactivated state. A gas-generating cell is in selective communication with the fluid compartment such that gas generated by the cell is directed into the fluid compartment when the device is in an activated state.

Abstract: A diffuser for an air freshener product includes a casing having front and rear casing portions fastened together. A neck opening is formed inside said casing into which a neck of an air freshener reservoir is secured. A wick extends from the neck of the air freshener reservoir into the interior of the casing. The casing has openings in the front and back through which air flows. An air flow control element is provided in the casing to permit a user to change the air flow to the wick and thereby vary the air freshener product dispersed into the air. The air flow control element has a knob extending from the casing that is operable by the user. The rear portion of the casing has a fastener to which is attached a clip having two extended flexible arms that engage into a vent grill of an air conditioner system of a vehicle. The clip is securable in the fastener at positions oriented 90 degrees from one another to enable the clip to be fastened to vertically or horizontally oriented air conditioner grill slats.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for continuously delivering and non-intermittently introducing a liquid into a main flow. An exemplary apparatus includes a supply line, a delivery line, a delivery device for delivering a mass flow of the liquid from the supply line to the delivery line, and at least one atomizing element communicating with the delivery line. A branch line which branches off from the delivery line can be arranged in the delivery direction downstream of the delivery device and upstream of the atomizing element, at least one changeover and/or regulating member for shutting off and/or throttling the branch line being arranged in combination with the branch line.

Abstract: A fuel injector, in particular a fuel injector for fuel-injection systems of internal combustion engines, includes a piezoelectric or magnetostrictive actuator which is excitable via an electrical line and actuates a valve-closure member, which is arranged in a housing and cooperates with a valve-seat surface to form a sealing seat, and an hydraulic coupler. The hydraulic coupler has a downstream recess in which one end of a valve needle is engaged in a pivotable manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a characteristic of an aerated fluid flowing within a pipe is provided and includes at least one first sensing device associated with the pipe, such that the at least one first sensing device senses a low-frequency component of the aerated fluid flow and generates first sensor data responsive to the low-frequency component of the aerated fluid. At least one second sensing device is also included and is associated with the pipe such that the at least one second sensing device senses a high-frequency component of the aerated fluid flow and generates second sensor data responsive to the high-frequency component of the aerated fluid. Furthermore, a processing device is included and is communicated with the at least one first sensing device and the at least one second sensing device to receive and process the first sensor data and the second sensor data to generate fluid data.

Abstract: A nozzle (100) for air-assisted atomizing of a liquid fuel comprises a fuel feed passage (110) and an air feed passage (114) and a swirling chamber (118) from which fuel and air may be passed to an exit orifice (126) for emerging a cone shaped spray. An air bypass passage (122) is provided for leading a fraction of the air flow in the air feed passage (114) past the swirling chamber (118) and to an air exit (124) arranged such with respect to the exit orifice (126) that, during operation of the nozzle, air emerging through the air exit (124) reduces depositing of residues of fuel on a downstream surface (130, 132, 136) of the nozzle element (108). Grooves or other flow-guiding elements may confer swirling or rotation of air in or downstream of the air feed passage (114) and/or the air bypass passage (122).

Abstract: A clog-resistant injector spray nozzle allows relatively unobtrusive insertion through a small access aperture into existing ductwork in occupied buildings for atomized particulate sealing of a ductwork. The spray nozzle comprises an easily cleaned and easily replaced straight liquid tube whose liquid contents are principally propelled by a heated propellant gas, such as heated air. Heat transfer is minimized from the heated propellant gas to the liquid tube until they both exit the injector, thereby greatly reducing the likelihood of nozzle clogging. A method of duct sealing using particles driven by heated propellant gas is described, whereby duct-sealing operations become both faster, and commercially practicable in inhabited commercial and residential buildings.

Abstract: A multilayer piezoelectric element comprises a piezoelectric layer, a first electrode layer, and a second electrode layer having a region opposing the first electrode layer by way of a piezoelectric layer. A region where the first and second electrode layers overlap forms a piezoelectrically active region adapted to displace the piezoelectric layer when a voltage is applied between the first and second electrode layers. At least one of a plurality of inner electrode layers is provided with a perforated portion penetrating therethrough in a laminating direction. The perforated portion is formed in at least a region corresponding to the piezoelectrically active region in the inner electrode layer.

Abstract: A fuel injection system having an injection valve, a line supplying fuel at high pressure to the injection valve a control valve controlling the pressure in a control chamber communicating with the line. The control valve has a movable valve part is actuatable by an actuator via a hydraulic coupler having two pistons cooperating with a coupler volume of the coupler. A seat of the movable valve part has an inside cross-sectional area f3, with means for filling the coupler volume via guide gaps of the pistons with fuel under pressure. The pistons are located parallel to and inside one another and a booster chamber is located on the ends of the pistons toward the actuator. In the interior of the outer piston defines a filling chamber which communicates with the line and one of the pistons has a cross-sectional area f4 is mechanically coupled to the actuator via a rod having a cross-sectional area f5.

Abstract: A fuel injector has an injection valve having a movable pin terminating with a shutter head; a tubular supporting body having a feed channel; and a sealing body, in which a valve seat of the injection valve is defined; the shutter head is truncated-cone-shaped, is located outside the sealing body, and, in a closed position, is pushed against the sealing body in the opposite direction to the fuel feed direction; the pin has a stop member, which is integral with the pin and comes to rest on a top surface of the sealing body, when the pin is in the open position opening the injection valve, so as to determine travel of the pin.

Abstract: A liquid discharging apparatus includes a plurality of liquid channels each having a discharge port, a control electrode extended on a surface defining the liquid channel from the discharge port toward an upstream side in a direction of flow of a liquid, an insulating film which coats the control electrode, and an electric potential control section which controls an electric potential of the control electrode with respect to the liquid. When a predetermined electric potential difference are set between the liquid and the control electrode, a liquid repellence of a surface of the insulating film is lowered due to an electrowetting phenomenon so that the liquid can move toward the discharge port on an area of the liquid channel in which the insulating film is formed. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the liquid discharging apparatus which is capable of discharging a liquid by a simple structure.

Abstract: A system for controlling the movement of a linear irrigation apparatus having a boom that is supported on at least two drive towers. The guidance system includes through at least one GPS signal receiving unit associated with one of the drive towers for the apparatus. The signal receiving unit has a GPS receiving antenna mounted from the drive tower so that it is in a position forwardly of a nonsteerable wheel for the tower. When the apparatus deviates from a desired path of travel, a drive relay is actuated to vary the actuation of the drive motors on the towers to return the apparatus to the desired path of travel.

Abstract: An applicator for providing a cost effective and simple method of edging lawns and precisely applying liquids to narrow areas. The applicator includes a frame having at one end a handle adapted to be pushed by the hand of a user, and at opposite end a wheel rotatably attached to the frame. A reservoir is attached to the frame intermediate the handle and the wheel, for storing a volume of fluid therein. The reservoir having an orifice therein positioned in juxtaposition to the wheel from which the liquid stored in the reservoir is allowed to flow toward a nozzle or to land the outer surface of the wheel. The reservoir preferably comprises a user replaceable sealed container having a self-piercing end for allowing a safe refill of the applicator with chemicals that may be hazardous. In an alternative embodiment, a commercially available tank/pump and spray wand is adaptable to the rolling applicator of the invention.

Abstract: A method of making abrasive compositions, and more particularly, it relates to a method of making precipitated silica abrasive compositions having excellent cleaning performance and lower abrasiveness with post-reactor sizing of the abrasive particles being performed directly via wet comminution and centrifugation, optionally followed by hydraulic chamber press filtering combined with vacuum dewatering and de-agglomeration is provided. By targeting a specific particle size range, it has been determined that higher pellicle film cleaning levels may be achieved without also increasing the dentin abrasion properties of the silica products themselves. As a result, dentifrices including such classified abrasive silica products, exhibiting particularly desirable cleaning benefits, can be provided for improved tooth polishing, whitening, and the like, without deleteriously affecting the hard tooth surfaces.

Abstract: A mechanical control mechanism for the feed of a brush chipper is disclosed. The feed control bar has four positions: (1) forward or feed, (2) neutral, (3) reverse, and (4) stop. The hydraulic control valve has the three usual positions: (1) forward or feed, (2) neutral, (3) reverse. A function of the feed control bar is to provide the three function of the hydraulic control valve, plus the fourth in a fashion amenable to emergency situations. To these ends, the control bar has an extreme rearward position wherein the feed mechanism is stopped. The only permissible change to the stopped condition of the feed mechanism is to reverse the feed. Until a reset lever is manipulated, the hydraulic control valve cannot be put into a forward feed position.

Abstract: The invention refers to a comminution mill for comminuting product which has to be comminuted, in particular for crushing food leftovers or other biowaste, comprising a housing, a cutter provided therein, and a drive. The invention is characterised by the fact that in the housing of the comminution mill a pump is provided for removing the comminuted product.

Abstract: There is described a rotary knife for use in a cutting apparatus, comprising a central hub adapted to be mounted with respect to a rotational driveshaft to define an axis of rotation; and a plurality of blades extending outwards from the hub; each blade having respective channels extending across a surface of the blade in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation. There is also described a cutting apparatus having a rotary knife comprising a central hub adapted to be mounted with respect to a rotational driveshaft to define an axis of rotation; and a plurality of blades extending outwards from the hub; each blade having respective channels extending across a surface of the blade in a direction substantially parallel to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A heavy-duty demolition apparatus for attachment to the boom structure of an excavator, the apparatus having interchangeable jaw sets. The apparatus includes a unitary jaw assembly, having a pair of pivoting jaws connected by a main pivot pin; a first adaptor on the boom structure; a second adaptor on the jaw assembly, the second adaptor engaging the first adaptor, so that the jaw assembly can be easily removed as a unit from the boom structure and another jaw assembly installed on the boom structure; and a lock pin fixed to the first adapter and engaging the second adapter to maintain the jaw assembly in locked relationship to the boom structure. Because of the structure of the apparatus, the distance between the attachment point of the hydraulic ram on the boom structure and the main pivot point of the jaw assembly can be varied between interchangeable jaw assemblies.

Abstract: A multiple tool attachment system is adapted to be attached to demolition equipment. The system includes a universal body attached to the demolition equipment. A series of tools is independently attachable to the universal body. The universal body includes a guide slot extending longitudinally along the universal body. Each tool generally includes a pair of pivotable jaws adapted to be pivotably attached to the universal body with at least one linkage extending from the universal body and attachable to each jaw of the tool. A slide member is received within the guide slot, with each linkage attached to the slide member, and a piston cylinder arrangement is attached to the universal body and coupled to the slide member for moving the slide member and the jaws. The multiple tool attachment system is provided with quick change features and is designed to optimize the cutting characteristics throughout the movement cycle.

Abstract: A mobile crushing machine, equipped with an impact crusher having a separable casing 31 comprising a stationary casing 70 and a movable casing 30, is adopted for casing 31 with the upper end 724 of the stationary casing 70 positioned below the upper end 820 of the movable casing 80 and with the movable casing 80 arranged to permit an operator to collapse the feeding port 31A side of movable casing 80 into the rotation mechanism 39 for transporting the mobile crushing machine The impact crusher is equipped with a gap adjustment device (60).

Abstract: A material receiving duct is provided for a comminuting apparatus. The material receiving duct includes a material entrance section, a material exit section, and a telescoping section. The material entrance section has a material entrance. The material exit section is provided beneath the material entrance section with a material exit configured to mate with an entrance enclosure of a comminuting apparatus. The telescoping section is provided between the entrance section and the exit section to adjust height of the material entrance.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus comprising a substrate and first and second disks. The disks are rotatably located over the substrate, each disk having an outer circumference with teeth thereon. The first disk is positioned to interleave one or more of its teeth with the teeth of the second disk. The substrate includes a channel with an exit port located near the teeth of one of the disks. Another apparatus comprises at least one disk rotatably located over a substrate and in a well of the substrate, the disk having an outer circumference with teeth thereon. The disk is positioned to provide a maximum distance of less than about 10 microns between each one the teeth and a nearest wall defining the well. The substrate includes a channel with an exit port located near the teeth of the disk.

Abstract: A wire winding device comprises a rotatable seat for receiving a spiral spring; a top surface of the rotatable seat being formed with an annular track; a transmission line winding around the rotatable seat; an upper cover an upper side of which having a decorating sheet; a backside of the decorating sheet being formed with two retaining holes; a lower side of the upper cover having a sector groove; a center of the sector groove being fixed with a movable sheet; the movable sheet being movable; a front end of the sector groove being installed with a block and at least one retaining unit; a lower cover; and then a screw passing through the via hole of the upper cover to lock the rod of the lower cover. The decorating sheet is attached to the wire winding device and is swingable so as to present a beautiful outlook.

Abstract: A webbing winding device includes a spool, a pair of leg plates, a torsion shaft, a first locking mechanism, a second locking mechanism, and a control mechanism. A webbing belt is wound onto the spool. The two leg plates oppose one another in an axial direction of the spool. The torsion shaft is provided passing through the spool and deforms when a torque is applied to the spool. The first locking mechanism, at the side of one of the leg plates, restricts rotation of the spool in an unwinding direction. The second locking mechanism, at the side of the other of the leg plates, switches from a lock-release state to a locking state, and restricts rotation of the torsion shaft in the unwinding direction. The control mechanism is provided passing through the spool and causes the second locking mechanism to switch into the locking state.

Abstract: A descent device for lowering an individual includes a housing and a spool rotatably carried by the housing. The spool includes a barrel defining an interior volume and is adapted to receive a length of high tensile strength line. A centrifugal brake is carried within the barrel and a gear assembly couples the spool to the centrifugal brake for rotation of the centrifugal brake with the spool.

Abstract: Winding machine for rolled or drawn wire/rod with turn clutch device for automatic winding of the type comprising a reel with a mandrel and base flange and an external mobile containment counter flange, wherein the counter flange is openable to allow the axial extraction from the mandrel of the reel of the completed coil, the flange of base comprising a recess to receive the head of the wire/rod to be wound, with an overturned trapezoidal annular recess with corresponding reduction towards the base for auto-clamping the wire/rod to start winding without requiring pincers.

Abstract: A cassette for use in delivering a continuous length of filament. The cassette includes a housing having a first aperture and a spool rotatably mountable in the cassette housing. The spool contains a first female receptacle alignable with the first aperture, and a flexible boot is attached to the cassette housing and aligned with the first aperture. A removable plug is insertable through the first aperture and into the flexible boot for receipt within the first female receptacle of the spool to prevent rotation of the spool within the cassette housing.