Abstract: A method of creating memorial jewelry using a precious metal pliable moldable substance and combining it with ash from cremated animal or human remains.

Abstract: A cap removing apparatus includes a transfer path through which a container closed by a cap is transferred, a rotary driving mechanism provided in a first position and rotates the container, a correcting mechanism which corrects the posture of a knob of the cap, and a cap-removing mechanism which is provided in a second position, pinches the knob and removes the cap. A movable body, configured to move forward and backward between the first position and the second position, is provided on the transfer path. The movable body has a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism clamps the container with the cap whose knob has been posture-corrected in the first position, and moves the container from the first position to the second position. The clamping mechanism releases the clamping state at a time when the removal of the cap is completed, and returns to the first position.

Abstract: A vehicle lube filter unfastening fixture includes a bottom plate which has two opposing slots each allows a L-shaped clamping plate sliding therein. The clamping plate has one end vertically extended below the slots and exposed to form a clamping surface and another end extended horizontally in contact with the bottom plate to form a control surface. Two spacers are provided to confine the left and right sides of the control surface which has an aperture to couple with a lower end of a N-shaped control bar. The control bar has an upper end coupling with a blind cavity formed on the bottom of a top plate which has a recess on the bottom to house the control bar, and a top portion to be coupled with a T-shaped wrench and driven thereof. The clamping plate may be driven to synchronously clamp a lube filter.

Abstract: The shingle removing machine includes a frame supporting a power source, which, in turn, drives a lateral axle with a wheel at each end thereof, with each wheel having an eccentric pin driving a blade drive arm. Separate wheels support the frame. Each blade drive arm extends forwardly and has a relatively wide shingle removal blade at its forward end. The blades extend substantially the width of the machine. The forward ends of the blade drive arms are interconnected and include rollers riding on sloped ramps on the forward end of the frame. Rotation of the blade arm drive wheels reciprocates the blade drive arms forwardly and rearwardly, with the blades also lifting and lowering during the cycle as the forward ends of the arms ride up and down the ramps. The blade drive arm assembly may be quickly and easily disassembled for maintenance and repair in the field.

Abstract: A ratchet wrench has a drive-stud element with a drive stud at a first end and a drive recess at a second end. The drive-stud element is coupled with a one-way drive transmitting wheel to rotate in unison therewith about an axis. The wrench can have a centering element that resists movement of the one-way drive transmitting wheel in at least one direction away from the axis. The drive-stud element and the one-way drive transmitting wheel can be separately formed. A method is also disclosed for operating a ratchet wrench with a drive-stud element with a drive stud at a first end and a drive recess at a second end.

Abstract: A ratcheting device is provided, comprising a sleeve member defining an axially-disposed tool bore and having a rotatably fixed gear member. A ratchet body defines an axial sleeve bore for receiving the sleeve and gear members, and two parallel ratchet member bores extending transversely to the sleeve bore through a respective opening in an outward circumferential surface of the ratchet body. The ratchet member bores are opposed about and intersect the sleeve bore. A control ferrule extends coaxially about the ratchet body. First and second ratchet members received by the ratchet member bores are normally biased outwardly toward the corresponding opening, and each includes a gear element for engaging the gear member. A bearing device is engaged with the end of the respective ratchet member toward the opening. The bearing devices cooperate with the control ferrule to control the ratcheting direction or to prevent rotation of the sleeve member with respect to the ratchet body.

Abstract: A ratchet tool includes a head having a hole defined therethrough for an engaging member engaged therewith and a recess is defined in an inner periphery of the hole so as to receive a pawl therein. The pawl has a toothed surface which is engaged with a toothed outer periphery of the engaging member. Two operation levers are respectively connected to two opposite sides of the tool and a torsion spring is biased between respective one of the two operation levers and a side of the pawl.

Abstract: A tool for opening split rings including first and second intersecting members pivotable at their intersection between an open position and a closed position. The first and second intersecting members include first and second handle portions and first and second jaw portions, respectively. One of the first and second jaw portions includes a first split ring opener formed integrally therewith, and one of the first and second jaw portions includes a second split ring opener attached thereto.

Abstract: Tool device including two sides (1, 2) and two between these arranged axles (3, 4) on which one or several extendable tools (6, 8-12) are arranged as well as two covers (5, 7) extendable on each one of the axles. One of the covers (5) is possible to swing up so that it between its journal end and the outer end of the other cover (7) can clamp or fix something, for instance a thread tap (6) sitting on the same axle (3) as this pivotable cover. Alternatively extendable tools, for instance a hoof pick (9) can be fixed between the cover edge of the cover (7) that is pivotable around the same axle (4) as the hoof pick (9) and the outer end of the cover (5) journaled in the other end when the latter cover is pivoted inward towards its closed position.

Abstract: A cutting tool for a brake lathe for machining automobile brake rotors including an adjustable cutting head. The cutting tool defines a first side and an opposite, second side. The cutting tool also defines a first end and a second end. The first side adjacent the first end defines a mounting surface for removable mounting a first cutting tip. The first side adjacent the second end also defines a mounting surface for removably mounting a second cutting tip. The cutting tool is configured to be mounted in the adjustable head such that the first cutting tip is positioned to machine the automobile brake rotor or the cutting tool may be mounted such that that second cutting tip is positioned to machine the automobile brake rotor.

Abstract: A method for the non-destructive removal of very small fixed window elements (40) from vehicles uses a cutting wire that is threaded through the adhesive bonding a window element to a vehicle, that is placed in a loop around the perimeter of the window element and that is pulled by wire wind-up elements (3) of a window element removal device. The device (1) is fitted to a window element frame (41), is expanded into firm clamping engagement with the window element frame (41) and is locked in the position firmly engaging the window element frame (41). The wire wind-up elements (3) are then operated until the wire cuts through the adhesive at the edge of the side window element around the entire perimeter thereof.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for positioning a rotary knife of a cutter. An axial rod includes a roller bump formed on the position where the rotary knife unit is to be disposed. In this manner, the rotary knife unit and the roller bump can be engaged with each other, thereby affixing the rotary knife unit in position. By using a device that can precisely calculate the displacement, the rotary knife unit can be pushed to the position of the roller bump of the axial rod. In this manner, one can precisely control the separation of the rotary knife units, thereby enhancing the quality of paper cutting and the convenience of fabrication.

Abstract: In a cutting machine for cutting down Venetian blinds a headrail cutter and a bottom rail cutter are provided which move along a horizontal axis. After the headrail and bottom rail are trimmed a slat cutter moves in a vertical axis, up or down to cut the slats. The cutting machine enables one to cut down a venetian blind while the opposite end of the blind remains in the packing box. Preferably, a spacer or collar is provided on the blind prior to packaging so that the headrail, window covering material and bottom rail will be spaced apart from one another a desired amount. That spacing should be the same spacing as the openings in the cutting machine so that when one end of the blind is removed from the package that end of the blind can be readily inserted into the cutting mechanism.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a perforator are disclosed.

Abstract: A digital die cutting system including at least a first addressable die cutter having a surface carrying a plurality of knives in an array, each of the knives extendable and retractable above and below the surface is presented/provided. A controller is provided for individually addressing, and extending, and retracting the knives above and below the surface. A central processing unit receives an image of a pattern to be cut by selected ones of the knives, processes that image for a controller, which then extends selected ones of the knives to correspond to the shape of the pattern. The die cutter is then presented by conventional apparatus to the surface of a panel to be die cut when at least some of the knives are extended.

Abstract: An improved riving knife/guard assembly for a table saw allows the guard to be removed and attached without the use of any tools, provides a clear view of the work zone, blade and workpiece, and is easily adjustable to accommodate different size workpieces and cutting angle.

Abstract: A rotary cutting tool comprises a rotary die cylinder having an axis of rotation, a pair of sides and a cylindrical surface, a die plate positioned around the cylindrical surface of the die cylinder and rigidly attached to the die cylinder at a first location, and an adjustable slide assembly operatively connecting the die plate to the die cylinder at a second location, and slidable with respect to the die cylinder between a retracted position and an extended position. The adjustable slide assembly is slidable along either a first direction around the axis of rotation of the die cylinder or a second direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the die cylinder. Adjustment of the adjustable slide assembly adjusts the position of the die plate with respect to the cylinder. The cylinder may be formed as a single piece assembly or as a first piece and a bar attached to the first piece. The bar can be machined to define in combination with the first piece the cylindrical surface.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a foot assembly for a power hand tool such as a jigsaw that has an angularly adjustable support foot with a generally flat bottom, at least two spaced apart supports connected to the support foot, an elongated rod extends through apertures in the supports in a configuration that permits limited sliding movement and the angular adjusting movement of the support foot relative to the hand tool, a retainer member associated with the hand tool that selectively engages one of the supports to lock the support foot at predetermined angular positions, and a spring biases the retainer member toward engagement with the support.

Abstract: A portable tuning device includes a microphone, a data processing system and a touch-panel liquid crystal display device, and assists a user in a tuning work on an upright piano; when the user depresses a key, sound waves, which expresses a tone, are propagated to the microphone, and are converted to an audio signal, the waveform of which is converted to audio data codes; the data processing system firstly calculates an introductory autocorrelation on the audio data codes for a small number of delayed waveform so as to determine a register to which the tone belongs, and, thereafter, calculates a principal autocorrelation on the audio data codes for delayed waveforms within the register so as to estimate the pitch of the tone; since the compass is narrowed to the register through the introductory autocorrelation, the amount of calculation is relatively small in the principal autocorrelation.

Abstract: A stringed instrument, such as a guitar, includes an ergonomically configured body with a fret board extending therefrom. The body is configured with a S or Z-shaped cross-sectional ration transverse to the fret board to provide support for the arm of the instrumentalist as strings are fingered against the fret board and another sector which comprises a lap support instrument.

Abstract: Dynamics values are acquired intermittently at predetermined time intervals, and waveform data corresponding to the acquired dynamics values are acquired. The thus-acquired waveform data are synthesized to generate a tone waveform of a range corresponding to a sustain portion of a tone. Because waveform data to be used are acquired, from among a plurality of prestored waveform data for sustain tones, intermittently at predetermined time intervals in accordance with dynamics values and a tone is synthesized using the acquired waveform data, not only tone synthesis processing can be performed on a sustain portion of a tone, in accordance with the input dynamics values, with a reduced burden on a control section, but also the tone characteristic can be variably controlled in accordance with the input dynamics values. Thus, it is possible to synthesize a high-quality tone faithfully representing tone color variation such as that by a vibrato rendition style.

Abstract: An implantable programmable stimulator system includes memory that stores waveform data for at least one waveform. A playback system provides at least one output waveform based on the waveform data.

Abstract: A method of conveying musical information is described. The method includes the steps of assigning sequential alphabetic and numeric designations as a system of reference to the physical location of individual piano keys on a piano keyboard, the physical location corresponding to the location of the structural form of tonal relatioships in the numeric scale of vibrations per second used in the even-tempered, twelve-tone system of Western music, and modeling a musical passage comprised of a series of tones by compiling printed or electronically stored indicia of one or more of the numeric designations, the numeric designation corresponding to the series of tones of the musical passage. A numeric sequence is then presented to a student via visual or auditory means.

Abstract: Method and apparatus entraining interactive media players into a sustained experience of “Kinesthetic Spatial Sync,” defined as a perceived simultaneity and spatial superposition between a non-tactile, full body (“free-space”) input control process and immersive multisensory feedback. Asynchronous player input actions and (MIDI tempo) clock-synchronous media feedback events exhibit a seamless synesthesia1 or multisensory events fused into an integral event perception, this being between musical sound (hearing), visual responses (sight), and body kinesthetic (radial extension, angular position, height, speed, timing, and precision). This non-tactile interface process and multisensory feedback “look and feel” is embodied as an optimal ergonomic human interface for interactive music and as a six-degrees-of-freedom full-body-interactive immersive media controller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a guitar effects controller comprising a digital compass and means for converting directional degree information to signal effect level values. Alternate embodiments provide different sensors, e.g., GPS receiver or tilt sensor. The invention allows user control of instrument volume or other signal effects by turning, tilting, or otherwise manipulating the guitar. Also disclosed is a user configuration system whereby an effects controller can be configured using RF or infrared technology, RFID tags, the Internet, and other tools. Controller function is enhanced by a multipurpose guitar docking station and case. Also disclosed is a universal music exchange medium to facilitate the rapid configuration of system components.

Abstract: An electric pulse generator includes a driver having an outer surface, a receiver, and one or more piezoelectric elements disposed between and in electrical contact with the driver and the receiver. The electric pulse generator further includes an explosive material disposed on the outer surface of the driver. A method of making an electrical pulse generator includes providing one or more piezoelectric elements, a driver, a receiver, and an explosive material and operably associating the explosive material with an outer surface of the driver. The method further includes electrically coupling the one or more piezoelectric elements between the driver and the receiver.

Abstract: A gun turret armor shroud for the 360° shielding of a gunner atop a military vehicle having a top-mounted gun including a generally annular, fabric-based. flex-curtain structure, and associated with this flex-curtain structure at least one of (a) an internal support frame, and (b) an external support frame.

Abstract: In a negative pressure booster of the present invention, a threshold line for starting a BA operation at a pedal step-in speed equal to or more than a predetermined speed is set, an inclination of the threshold line is set to a value equal to a servo ratio SR2 smaller than a servo ratio SR1 during a usual braking operation in a low input region (a small pedal step-in region) and is set to a value equal to the servo ratio SR1 during the usual braking operation in a high input region (a large pedal step-in region). That is, the threshold line for starting the BA operation is adjustable between the high input time and the low input time. Further, even when a brake pedal is stepped in at the step-in speed equal to or more than the predetermined speed in spite of a fact that the time when the braking is performed is not an emergency time, the BA operation is not performed and hence, an undesired BA operation can be prevented.

Abstract: A pressure differential-driven engine (10) includes an outer pressurizable enclosure (12). A pressure barrier plate (14) is disposed within the outer pressurizable enclosure and an actuator enclosure (16) is disposed adjacent the pressure barrier plate and has an actuator (17) disposed therein. The actuator has a high pressure exposure surface (30) forming an oblique angle with respect to the pressure barrier plate. The pressure barrier plate, a bottom of the actuator, and the actuator enclosure cooperatively define a pressurizable cavity (34) cyclable between a first, high pressure state, and a second, low pressure state. The actuator and actuator enclosure are collectively slidable relative to the barrier plate in reaction to cycling of the pressurizable cavity between the first and second pressure states to produce usable translational energy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for generation of nitrogen enriched air for inerting aircraft fuels tanks. One embodiment of the present invention includes a duct assembly; a primary heat exchanger; a gas generating system heat exchanger; a first temperature sensor; a second temperature sensor; a controller monitor; a valve; an air separation module assembly having a primary module and a secondary module; at least one flow control orifice; and a pressure sensor. The present invention utilizes a minimal complement of components and streamlined processes, thus minimizing structural and operational costs while optimizing performance and safety features.

Abstract: There is provided a method for purifying carbon filamentary structures contaminated with magnetic metal particles. The method comprises submitting a gaseous phase comprising said carbon filamentary structures contaminated with magnetic metal particles, to an inhomogeneous magnetic field for at least partially trapping said magnetic metal particles, thereby reducing the proportion of said magnetic metal particles present in said gaseous phase. The method is particularly useful for purifying carbon filamentary structures such as multi-wall carbon nanotubes, single-wall carbon nanotubes or carbon fibers. An apparatus for purifying such carbon filamentary structures contaminated with magnetic metal particles is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to zeolites having a silica/alumina ratio of less than or equal to 10 (Si/Al?10) that are exchanged with Ag+ and thermally treated in such a way to favor adsorption over alternative catalytic and chemically reactive functionalities. The adsorbents of the present invention and the method of producing such adsorbents maximize the working adsorption capacity through ?-complexation. Applications for such adsorbents include any process in which contaminants from gas streams can form ?-complexes with the Ag in the zeolite, particularly the removal of CO, ethylene, propylene and the like from air and CO/H2 from air in prepurifier adsorbers in the production of ultra high purity (UHP) N2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of expensive and highly selective adsorbents and catalysts for trace contaminant gas removal to generate products of high and ultra-high purity. Mixing such highly selective materials with other less expensive, less selective materials results in the ability to achieve higher purity, higher capacity and/or lower cost without adding additional expensive selective material.

Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for separating or purifying gases comprising at least one gas treatment vessel, characterized in that the vessel comprises at least one plane structure comprising a matrix and at least one phase change material (PCM).

Abstract: Adsorbents for removing H2S, other odor-causing compounds, and other acid gases from gas streams, as well as methods for manufacturing and using adsorbents, are provided. Adsorbents comprise a porous media in which at least one metal oxide is primarily distributed on or over the surface of the pores of the media. In an example, the porous media is activated carbon and the metal oxide is magnesium oxide. The adsorbents of the present invention are particularly useful for removing odor caused by hydrogen sulfide and organic sulfinur compounds that are common at municipal waste treatment plants, paper mills and industrial plants.

Abstract: An apparatus as provided for onsite generation of oxygen and the generation of high pressure oxygen for use in contaminant remediation. Multiple low horsepower compressors are utilized to generate a high pressure source of oxygen received from an oxygen generator for injection of high concentration oxygen gas into an environment needing remediation from contaminants.

Abstract: A system for producing bubble free liquid includes a continuous liquid source and a de-bubbling chamber. The de-bubbling chamber includes an outlet and an inlet. The inlet coupled to an outlet of the continuous liquid source by a supply pipe. The de-bubbling chamber also includes at least one port in a sidewall of the de-bubbling chamber. The at least one port being at least a length L from the inlet of the de-bubbling chamber. A method for producing bubble free liquid is also described.

Abstract: A method for preparation of a hydrogen-storage based electrode comprises treating a powder comprising at least one metal hydride with a first solution. The first solution comprises a first alkaline base and a first reducing agent. The method further comprises fabricating the electrode using the powder and treating the electrode with a second solution comprising a second alkaline base and a second reducing agent.

Abstract: A fluid purifier includes an enclosure provided with an inlet and an outlet, and a plurality of different carbon based purifying media disposed within the enclosure which are capable of removing different contaminants. In a non-limiting embodiment, the purifier includes three carbon-based materials ordered according to a specific sequence. In an aspect of the non-limiting embodiment, the material closer to the purifier inlet may include acid-impregnated carbons, the centrally-located material may include base-impregnated carbons, and the material closer to the outlet may include activated carbons.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in a beverage brewing machine includes a filter pack containing an amount of grinds to brew approximately only a single serving of brewed beverage, a single serving disposable brew basket including a body defining a brewing reservoir. The body is formed with a disposable rigid construction. The body has an opening therethrough to permit a brewed beverage to flow from the brewing reservoir of the disposable brew basket into a beverage container. The body extends upwardly from a bottom of the brewing reservoir to an open top that is configured to receive heated water from the brewing machine. The heated water flows through the open top during a brewing operation. The brewing reservoir has a size dimensioned appropriate to make approximately only a single serving of beverage during a single brewing operation. The brewing area is sufficiently large to hold the filter pack and the heated water while brewing without a level of the heated water rising above and overflowing the open top.

Abstract: A food press utensil is disclosed that varies incrementally as needed a weight of the utensil for pressing and cooking different food items on a cooking surface, wherein weight adjustment of the food press, by stacking of a plurality of food presses or other compatible weights, results in even heat distribution on the food to allow for uniform cooking and browning. The food press further can comprise a plurality of apertures through the body of the food press, to allow steam to vent and thus to prevent the food from becoming soggy as it cooks. The food press also can be made to accommodate a surface area of the food that exceeds a surface area of the food press, and thus can be used in any pan or griddle. The invention further can comprise a scraper surface to effect debris removal and preparation of the food cooking surface.

Abstract: An improved roller shaft for a food peeling machine that allows for an improved method of changing abrasive sections that are on the shaft, the improved shaft having a first and second end with removable retaining elements and the method involving the use of a hydrostatic cylinder to place a new abrasive section on the roller shaft thus causing the most worn section to slide off the shaft.

Abstract: An electric grill for use to create healthier meals is disclosed. The electric grill comprises a support structure which holds a top heating section and a bottom heating section connected by a hinge. The hinge allows for a wide range of movement whereby the top heating section may be face to face with the bottom heating section, may be perpendicular, or may be at a 180 degree angle. Moreover, the top and bottom heating sections may be tilted such that excess grease, oils and juices may be separated from the food being cooked. The electric grill disclosed herein also may include a digital read-out display and a user input keypad.

Abstract: A cooking basket holder comprises a hand gripping section that allows a user to hold the cooking basket holder by inserting four fingers and grasping thus providing a firm grip. An elongated hook section is cylindrical and is tapered having a smaller diameter at the insertion end and gradually increasing in diameter longitudinally. A locking notch is formed at the distal end therein and has a smaller diameter than the insertion end. Additionally, in another embodiment of the present invention, semi-circular arms are provided to add extra stability. In another embodiment of the present invention, the insertion end is surrounded by flexible spring leaves to lock the cooking basket holder in place. In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a mechanical catch arm is provided to lock the cooking basket holder.

Abstract: Provided is a folding apparatus for roasting poultry using a metallic liquid-storage container. The apparatus includes a base to provide lateral stability when placed on a cooking surface, hinge mounts attached to the base, hinges attached to the hinge mounts and vertical supports pivotally attached to the plurality of hinges. Also provided are methods for providing a folding device for roasting poultry using a metallic liquid-storage container. The methods include the steps of forming a base, attaching a hinge mount to the base, attaching a hinge to the hinge mount, and pivotally securing a vertical support to the hinge.

Abstract: The invention is an all in one apparatus/appliance system for the preparation and storage of baked goods and other foodstuffs. It provides a preparation station to prepare different types of goods for consumption, while also providing a universal storage area for baked goods and foodstuffs in general. It is equip with many features which allows storage and preparation to be easy, safe, effective, and convenient. It has a built in vacuum pump that expels air from within the apparatus to form a vacuum seal. This seal provides an air-free environment for foodstuffs and retards the formation of mold or other contaminants. This apparatus will aid in food organization and cleanliness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for separating and transporting away raw materials once they have been ground, from cutting tools embodied as separating/cutting units and pertaining to machines for meat mincing, especially mincers. The inventive device is embodied as an adaptable tool and can be associated with separating and cutting units (1) of mincers. Said device is characterized by a transporting tube (4) and a discharge screw (3) arranged inside said tube and driven by external means. Furthermore, the adaptable tool and the discharge screw can be positioned and arranged in different positions for each separating and cutting unit (1).

Abstract: A device for making stuffed tofu has a bar to hold the stuffed material and a container with a compartment. The compartment has a recess to position the bar. The compartment has a volume larger than a volume of the stuffed material. The method for making stuffed tofu has steps of positioning a stuffed material onto a bar, placing the bar with the stuffed material in the recess in the compartment of the container, immersing soybean in water for 8-12 hours and grinding the immersed soybean, adding 4-6 times of water relative to the volume of the soybean to the ground soybean to become soybean magma, boiling the soybean magma for 3-5 minutes, cooling the soybean and then adding condensate to become lactary soybean, and inputting the lactary soybean into the compartment in the container to surround the stuffed material.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a paper storage station, a paper feeder and an image pickup unit. The paper feeder has a sucker for sucking printing paper S, a conveyer belt for transporting the printing paper sucked by the sucker to a printing process, a plurality of rollers for assisting in transport of the printing paper S, support members for rotatably supporting the rollers, an overlap sensor for detecting any overlap of printing paper S transported by the conveyer belt, a register guide for adjusting the position of a forward end in a transport direction of the printing paper, and a pair of side guides for adjusting the position of the printing paper transversely thereof.

Abstract: A sheet guide apparatus includes a transfer cylinder, first vane members, and a lateral air blowing guide. The transfer cylinder conveys a sheet. The first vane members are arranged at at least one end of the transfer cylinder and rotate together with the transfer cylinder to discharge air in a radial direction. The lateral air blowing guide is arranged close to the transfer cylinder and discharges air from the first vane members toward the sheet which is conveyed as the transfer cylinder rotates.