Abstract: A hinge assembly (10) for interconnecting a main body and a cover of a portable electronic device includes a hinge housing (20), and a first hinge apparatus (30) and a second hinge apparatus (40) rotatably contained in the housing. The first hinge apparatus includes a cam (36) rotatably attached to the housing and fixed to the main body, and other elements housed in the housing and fixed relative thereto. The second hinge apparatus includes a boom (43) fixed to the cover, a boom cover (48), a support (41) rotatably attached to the boom and fixed to the housing, and two ball bearings contained between the boom and the boom cover. The cover is opened relative to the main body by being rotated about an X-axis of the first hinge apparatus. The cover is then rotated relative to the housing about a Y-axis of the second hinge apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention entails a handkerchief holding system for efficiently positioning and retaining a handkerchief within a structure. The handkerchief holding system includes a housing having at least one wall and an opening exposing an interior cavity, a spring extending about a portion of the perimeter of the housing, and a clamping apparatus extending about the opening of the housing. The housing is positionable within a shirt breast pocket for conveniently retaining a handkerchief within the breast pocket of a shirt. The clamping apparatus is capable of retaining and supporting the handkerchief in a desired partially exposed position within the pocket.

Abstract: A resilient clip with a plurality of twisted wings for engaging a first structure. The twisted wings provide the clip with a low ratio of insertion force to pull-out force, rendering the clip relatively easy to install yet difficult to pull out. In one embodiment, the resilient clip includes at least three wing members that cooperate to prevent the resilient clip from rotating relative to the first structure. In another embodiment, the resilient clip includes an engagement portion having a plurality of teeth for engaging a tab formed into a second structure. The teeth of the engagement portion engage the tab, permitting the resilient clip to be coupled to the second structure. When the resilient clip is engaged to the first structure, the teeth of the engagement portion cannot disengage the tab, rendering the resilient clip non-removably coupling the resilient clip to the first and second structures.

Abstract: The present invention concerns breathable fasteners for use with hook fastener systems. The breathable fastening system comprises a first breathable mechanical fastener surface, which is generally a loop or fibrous type surface that can optionally be joined to a breathable backing loop, and a recon large area breathable hook type fastener. The hook type fastener generally has an integral film backing which film backing has a porosity of from 0.0001 to 0.005 cm3, a backing thickness of from 25 to 200 ?m, a stiffness of from 10 to 2000 Gurley units and a hook or projection containing surface area of at least 10 cm2.

Abstract: Fabrics having improved aesthetic characteristics in addition to good FR characteristics and strength are described, as well as a method for making the fabrics. The fabrics are made by subjecting a fabric containing inherently flame resistant fibers to a fluid treatment process such that a fabric with good comfort and aesthetic characteristics is formed. In one form of the invention, the fabric comprises plied yarns, and the fluid treatment process serves to separate the plies from each other. The fabrics have a soft hand, good protective characteristics, good strength and durability, as well as good wicking and soil release characteristics.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for stuffer box crimping a multifilament yarn consisting of one or more fiber bundles, wherein a conveying fluid is introduced into a yarn channel via a plurality of fluid feed channels, with each channel carrying a partial flow. The yarn is pneumatically taken into the yarn channel, and guided, and possibly twisted in the yarn channel by the conveying fluid, and subsequently advanced into a stuffer box chamber. Inside the stuffer box chamber, the yarn is formed into a plug which is compressed and advanced, with the conveying fluid emerging from the stuffer box chamber through side openings. To influence the actions of the conveying fluid on the yarn within the yarn channel, at least one of the fluid feed channels is configured such that the partial flows of the conveying fluid are introduced from the fluid feed channels into the yarn channel under the action of different overpressures.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metallic blank into a shaped article useful as an enclosure for an implantable medical device is described. The method entails a plurality of steps in a particular order to obtain certain finish characteristics. Some of them are a surface roughness for bond ability and/or a uniform surface finish on the drawn section of the blank. The preset steps must be completed in a particular order; otherwise the desired characteristics are not provided.

Abstract: A tube extraction device which facilitates the removal of a tube from a tube hole in a drum. The tube extraction device comprises a housing which is mounted over an exterior surface of the drum. The housing has an opening which receives a removed part of the tube. A wedge having a slanted face and a bottom edge is slidably mounted in the housing. At least one side thrusting ram and at least one drive down ram are slidably mounted in the housing. The side thrusting ram laterally moves the wedge so that the slanted face indents the tube inwardly, while the drive down ram drives the wedge down into the tube so that the tube collapses in the tube hole.

Abstract: A hand tool used to quickly and easily remove an aluminum window frame from a window casing that comprises a slide hammer assembly with an adjustable clamp attached to one end. The slide hammer assembly includes a handle that slides longitudinally over an elongated rod. Attached to the proximal end of the rod is a replaceable stop cap. Attached to the opposite distal end of the elongated rod is an adjustable clamp. During use, the elongated rod is perpendicularly aligned with a surface on the window frame. The adjustable clamp is then securely attached to the surface. The handle then slides downward over the elongated rod and against the stop cap to generate a pulling force to the member. Using the above described hand tool on all of the attached members, is a quick and easy method for removing an aluminum window.

Abstract: An installation apparatus is comprised of a pair of grasping brackets and an installation jig. The installation apparatus is employed to install a cockpit module in a vehicle body in a manner that the grasping brackets is detachably attached respectively to both end portions of a steering member of the cockpit module and that the installation jig grasps the grasping brackets and conveys the cockpit module to the vehicle body.

Abstract: A process of making a hinged access hatch for use in marine and RV industries includes selecting a stainless hinge having a pair of leaves and rotating on a pentel or pivot pin and placing a portion of one leaf of the selected hinge into an access hatch door mold and sealing around said one leaf extending into said access door hatch mold to prevent plastic in said mold from contacting the moving portion of said hinge. The access hatch door is then molded in the access hatch mold having a portion of the one leaf of the hinge molded therein. The molded access hatch door has been removably attached to an access hatch frame by attaching fasteners through the plurality of openings in the other hinge leaf whereby an access hatch eliminates the need for hinge door fasteners while improving the strength of the access hatch door attachment to the access hatch frame.

Abstract: A method of forming a seal for a subterranean drilling tool employs irradiation. The seal is formed of a single homogeneous elastomeric material. The seal has an exterior surface with at least one portion that is in sliding engagement with part of a seal gland of the drilling tool. A property gradient is formed in the elastomeric material on at least this portion. The property gradient is formed by exposing the seal to an environment to define a property that changes from a first level to a second level without essentially changing the composition of the elastomeric material. The step of exposing is done by irradiating the seal with an electron beam.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing composite cookware or bakeware comprising the steps of (a) providing a bonded multi-layer composite sheet of material having at least one layer of an aluminum or aluminum alloy material; (b) forming a cookware vessel of a desired configuration having the aluminum or aluminum alloy layer exposed at least at an edge portion of the formed cookware vessel; and (c) treating at least the exposed edge of aluminum or aluminum alloy by a micro arc oxidation process to form an Al2O3 coating on at least the exposed edge of aluminum or aluminum alloy whereby chemical corrosion/erosion of the exposed edge by caustic cleaning agents is prevented.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for folding a hinged molded part in a molding machine. As a part-removal apparatus, preferably a swing arm mechanism, grips one of the lid portion or the base portion of the molded part and moves the molded part out of the mold, a deflector connected to a portion of the mold engages the other portion of the part and initiates folding of the lid portion to the base portion at the hinge. The deflector further folds the part as the mold closes. The portions of the part are pushed together and latched in one embodiment by the swing arm mechanism that grips and moves the molded part against the deflector, and in another embodiment by a closing actuator operated separately from the swing arm mechanism.

Abstract: A method of making a resonant frequency tag which resonates at a predetermined frequency. The method involves providing a first conductive pattern having an inductive element and a first land and a second conductive pattern having a second land and a third land which are joined together by a link. The second conductive pattern is overlaid the first conductive pattern such that the second land is positioned over the first land. The third land is in electrical communication with the inductive element of the first conductive pattern. The formed resonant frequency tag is energized to determine if the tag resonates at the predetermined frequency. If the tag resonates properly, the third land is electrically coupled to the inductive element. If it does not, the second conductive pattern is adjusted so that overlapping portions of the first and second lands are changed, altering the capacitance to adjust the resonant tag frequency.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a yoke includes a step of cutting a steel plate into a rectangular sheet having a plurality of first dovetail convexities at one end thereof and a plurality of second dovetail convexities at the other end, a step of rolling the rectangular sheet into a cylinder to fit the first dove tails and the second dove tails to each other and a step of punching border portions of the first dove tails and the second dove tails. The second dovetail convexities are formed to be the same in shape as the first dovetail convexities so that they can fit to the first dovetail convexities. A smooth-faced yoke can be manufacture without using an expensive welder.

Abstract: An array of electrically conductive waveguides is made by a method including defining slots in broad surfaces of planar dielectric slabs. The surfaces of the slabs, including slots, are metallized. The broad sides of the slabs are juxtaposed, with the slots registered with the planar surfaces of another slab, to form one or more closed waveguides. Heat pipes are made by defining apertures within the dielectric slabs, and introducing wick material into the apertures.

Abstract: Various apparatus and methods are provided for positioning and handling single-sided hard memory disks. A disk carrier is provided with ribs formed on the inside surface of opposing side walls. The ribs form disk receiving grooves or channels. The ribs further comprise an alternating pattern of large and small ribs. The large ribs separate pairs of disks from other pairs, the small ribs separate and maintain spacing of the two disks comprising each pair of disks.

Abstract: An integrated lead suspension includes a solder ball that is placed between a lead wiring pad provided on a flexure of the suspension, and a bonding pad provided on a slider of a head gimbal section. The lead wiring pad and bonding pad are soldered by melting the solder ball. As a result, there is provided a recessed section into which a solder ball is placed by way of surface raised sections, using gravitational force, in the vicinity of the center line of the surface of the lead wiring pad. In this way the position of the solder ball is not displaced from the center line when a bonding pad and lead wiring pad are connected by means of a solder ball.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an integrated thin film head comprises, in order to prevent short-circuit among the lead layer, upper lead layer and shield layers, a lower shield layer formed on a substrate, a lower readgap layer formed on the lower shield layer, an MR sensor layer formed on the lower readgap layer, a lead layer jointed with the MR sensor layer, an upper lead layer formed in contact with a part of the lead layer, an upper readgap layer formed to cover the MR sensor layer, lead layer and upper lead layer and an upper shield layer formed on the upper readgap layer. The part of the lead layer in contact with the upper lead layer is formed thinner than the part not contact with the upper lead layer.

Abstract: A thin-film magnetic head comprises first and second magnetic pole groups, magnetically connected to each other, having respective magnetic pole parts opposing each other on a side of a medium-opposing surface; a recording gap layer formed between the magnetic pole parts; and a thin-film coil insulated from the first and second magnetic pole groups and helically wound about at least one of them; which are laminated on a substrate. The thin-film coil comprises a first conductor group having a plurality of inner conductor parts disposed between the first and second magnetic pole groups, a second conductor group having a plurality of outer conductor parts disposed outside the second magnetic pole group, and a connecting part group having a plurality of connecting parts for connecting the inner conductor parts to the outer conductor parts.

Abstract: A heating element of a printhead has a conductive layer deposited over a substrate, and a resistive layer deposited over and in electrical contact with the conductive layer.

Abstract: The stacked core assembly apparatus, which can perform assembly at a high speed while keeping strength of an angle indexing apparatus, comprises a press machine 1, a non-synchronous transmitting apparatus 10 and an angle indexing apparatus 7. The non-synchronous transmitting apparatus 10 transforms a constant revolution of the press machine 1 into a variable revolution. The angle indexing apparatus 7 is connected to the non-synchronous transmitting apparatus 10 via a coupling device 20, and is connected to a rotatably stacking cavity device 51 of a press die 5. An accelerated rotational speed period of an output shaft 13 of the non-synchronous transmitting apparatus 10 is set during a Feeding-Phase period of time of the press machine 1, and thereby, a rotational state completion of a driving shaft 33 of the angle indexing apparatus 7 completes earlier than the Feeding-Phase period of time completion of the press machined 1 so that a non-rotating period of time can be provided.

Abstract: In a wire termination apparatus, an anvil for placing a terminal thereon is mounted on a base plate, corresponding in position to a crimper of a ram. The terminal is crimped by a crimping portion, which includes the crimper and the anvil. An elongate link piece is mounted on the ram, and a guide member having a groove in which an elongate component, such as a fluorescent tube, is placed, is mounted on the tip of the link piece. The guide member is positioned to be aligned with the terminal placed on the anvil, when the ram is in its uppermost position. A conductive lead of the component and a conductor of an insulated wire are inserted into the terminal from directions perpendicular to each other, then the terminal is crimped by the crimper.

Abstract: A method for heat-treating a plurality of microelectronic structures attached to a non-metallic substrate is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: (a) placing the non-metallic substrate and the plurality of microelectronic structures in an oscillating electromagnetic field, whereby the plurality of microelectronic structures are heated by the oscillating electromagnetic field and the non-metallic substrate is essentially not heated by the oscillating electromagnetic field; (b) maintaining the non-metallic substrate and the plurality of microelectronic structures in the oscillating electromagnetic field until each of the plurality of microelectronic structures obtains a defined heat-treatment temperature substantially greater than an ambient temperature; (c) removing the non-metallic substrate and the plurality of microelectronic structures from the oscillating electromagnetic field; and (d) cooling the plurality of microelectronic structures to the ambient temperature.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a camera module having a CMOS image sensor, a semiconductor chip to serve as a light sensor is mounted on a optical-component-mounting face of a wiring substrate mother board and, after bonding wires are connected to the semiconductor chip, a lens barrel is joined to the wiring substrate mother board so as to cover the semiconductor chip. A position adjustment pin and a through hole are provided on the lens barrel and the wiring substrate mother board respectively outside a junction face between the lens barrel and the wiring substrate mother board to be used for adjusting the position of the lens barrel with respect to the wiring substrate mother board by inserting the position adjustment pin into the through hole.

Abstract: A method of designing and manufacturing a probe card assembly includes prefabricating one or more elements of the probe card assembly to one or more predefined designs. Thereafter, design data regarding a newly designed semiconductor device is received along with data describing the tester and testing algorithms to be used to test the semiconductor device. Using the received data, one or more of the prefabricated elements is selected. Again using the received data, one or more of the selected prefabricated elements is customized. The probe card assembly is then built using the selected and customized elements.

Abstract: A full-wafer probe card is disclosed along with related methods and systems. The probe card includes test probes comprising cantilever elements configured and arranged with probe tips in a pattern corresponding to an array of bond pads of semiconductor dice residing on a device wafer. The probe card may be fabricated from, for example, a silicon substrate and the cantilever elements may be fabricated using known silicon micro-machining techniques including isotropic and anisotropic etching. Additionally, conductive feedthroughs or vias are formed through the probe card to electrically connect the probe tips with conductive pads on an opposing side of the substrate which interface with test contacts of external test circuitry. The conductive feedthroughs may be formed as coaxial structures, which help to minimize stray capacitance and inductance. The inventive probe card allows for improved wafer level burn-in and high frequency testing.

Abstract: Methods to shield conductive layer from via. A protective coating of insulating material is formed around a clearance hole in a conductive layer of a printed circuit board, so that the conductive material in a via within the clearance hole will not contact the conductive layer and create a short circuit. In one embodiment, the protective coating is sufficiently hard to deflect a drill bit being used to drill the via hole, thus protecting against misregistered drilled holes.

Abstract: During fabrication of an electrical medical lead, a cut end of a stranded wire conductor is subjected to electrical current sufficient to heat and weld the strands together upon discharge of a high voltage between the cut end and a ground metal plate formed of a material of the stranded wire conductor. The discharge of weld energy between the stranded wire cut end and the ground plate induces heat in the wire strands at the stranded wire cut end and the ground plate sufficient to transfer conductive material from the ground plate to fuse the wire strands together. The fusing inhibits unraveling of the wire strands at the fused cut end, whereby the insertion of the stranded wire cable through a lead body lumen and the connection of the fused stranded wire cut end to a further lead component, e.g., a proximal lead connector element or distal electrode, is facilitated.

Abstract: A method of producing an ink jet printhead with a plurality of nozzles and one or more heater elements corresponding to each nozzle. Each heater element is configured to heat a bubble forming liquid in the printhead to a temperature above its boiling point to form a gas bubble therein. The generation of the bubble causes the ejection of a drop of an ejectable liquid (such as ink) through the respective corresponding nozzle, to effect printing. Conveniently, a thin nozzle plate is formed in-situ on the wafer substrate. Depositing a nozzle plate by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) allows the nozzle plate to be included in the printhead at the scale of normal silicon wafer production, using processes normally used for semi-conductor manufacture. Standard lithographic equipment used in the modern semiconductor industry provides a high throughput as well as a high degree of accuracy.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an inkjet printhead comprises forming drive circuitry and a plurality of nozzles on a substrate using an integrated circuit fabrication technique. The drive circuitry includes a plurality of drive circuitry firing groups, each group comprising a plurality of drive transistors for operating the nozzles. The nozzles are formed into a like number of nozzle firing groups, each containing a plurality of nozzles. The nozzle firing groups are then associated with the drive circuitry firing groups to ensure good thermal stability of the printhead during operation.

Abstract: A knife protection device used in a cutting device; the cutting device has a tool body; the tool body having a cutting section and a handle; the cutting section having at least one cutting portion. The knife protection device comprises a protection unit installed on the cutting section for preventing the cutting section to be expanded. The protection unit is a protection cover; and the protection cover is installed with a retaining portion and a knife protection portion. The tool body has a screwing portion; the screwing portion and the retaining portion have respective screw holes for retaining the protection unit to the tool body. The cutting portion has two knife edges; a clamping space is formed between one of the two knife edges and the knife protection portion; and another knife is capable of being receiving in the clamping space.

Abstract: An anti-rotation reciprocating drive apparatus for a reciprocating saw utilizes a wobble plate assembly that includes a drive shaft and an elongated arm with an interface structure for engaging a spindle. The interface structure has two ball-type interfaces that are concentrically aligned with one another, with the outer one being smaller than the inner one and both engaging a receiver portion of the spindle. The larger ball-type interface causes reciprocating movement of the spindle and the smaller outer interface prevents rotation of the spindle. The contact between the interfaces and the spindle receiver is a single point contact which reduces operating friction, wear of the parts and heat being generated.

Abstract: A can opener has two pivotable handle members and a traction wheel and a rotary cutter movable by the handle members respectively between an inoperative position in which the wheel and cutter are spaced apart for mounting onto a can and an operative position in which they are close together for turning and cutting the can. An operating lever is pivotable back and forth. A first ratchet assembly is driven by the lever upon pivotal movement in one direction for rotating the wheel in one direction. There is also a second ratchet assembly driven by the lever upon pivotal movement in the opposite direction for rotating the wheel in the same direction. Upon pivotal reciprocation, the lever rotates the wheel in the direction operating the wheel and cutter continuously, turning and cutting the can.

Abstract: A drum deheader is adapted for use with a cylindrical drum having a sidewall, a cover at opposite ends of the sidewall and an annular chime joining each cover to the sidewall. A receiver is adapted to be positioned against the sidewall and is engaged with the chime. A slide plate assembly is adapted for vertical sliding movement within the receiver and carries a cutting blade adapted to engage the cover. An elongated handle is pivotally mounted to the receiver for operably moving the cutting blade upwardly and downwardly into and out of cutting engagement with the cover. The invention is improved by a follower and slot arrangement formed in the handle, the receiver and the slide plate for enabling the upward and downward movement of the cutting blade as the operating handle is pivotally moved.

Abstract: A saw including a handle, a saw blade, a front protective bow and a rear protective bow pivotally connected with the front protective bow. When unfolding the saw blade, the saw blade presses the front protective bow and makes the front protective bow drive the rear protective bow to pivot away from the handle. At this time, the front protective bow, the rear protective bow and the handle define an enclosed space. When folding the saw blade, the saw blade presses the front protective bow to pivot toward the handle, whereby the front protective bow and the rear protective bow are at least partially accommodated in a receiving slot of the handle.

Abstract: A shaving razor includes a cartridge having a cartridge housing and a handle. The cartridge housing has a front edge, a rear edge and two side edges extending from the front edge to the rear edge. One or more shaving blades are located on the housing and between the front edge and the rear edge. A connecting member is connected to the cartridge housing and includes a deflectable element defining at least a portion of an opening extending through the connecting member. The handle includes a handle interconnect member that includes a protrusion having an enlarged distal end and angled side surfaces extending from the distal end to a base.

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

Abstract: A decorative frame molding includes a generally rectangular structure having a top, a bottom, a right side, a left side, a front side, and a back side. A recess is formed along the back side of the structure within which an adhesive may be placed in order to mount the frame molding to a flat surface. A removable level includes a first breakable length of material secured between the top and the bottom of the structure and a second breakable length of material secured between the right side and the left side of the structure. The lengths intersect at their respective centers. The first and second lengths of material of the level are made from a thin plastic material and may be removed once the frame molding has been hung. In a second embodiment, the frame molding may include an insert adapted to fit within the structure.

Abstract: A geomagnetic sensor which informs a user that information with respect to a distorted azimuth angle may be detected. The geomagnetic sensor includes a geomagnetism detection module including an X axis fluxgate and a Y axis fluxgate orthogonal to each other and detecting a predetermined amount of electrical signals corresponding to a geomagnetism of each of the fluxgates; a signal processing unit for converting the electrical signal output from the geomagnetism detection module to predetermined X axis and Y axis output values and outputting them; a display unit for displaying a predetermined warning message on a screen; and a control unit for determining whether the output values of the X and Y axes are distorted, and controlling the display unit to display the predetermined warning message upon determination that the output values are distorted. Accordingly, the possibility of a distorted azimuth angle may be detected and informed to a user.

Abstract: There are provided a method and apparatus for determining a geomagnetic field by using a compass and a method and apparatus for determining an azimuth angle of a moving object using the method and apparatus for determining a geomagnetic field. The method of determining a geomagnetic field by using a compass includes defining an allowable magnetic field range used to determine a valid geomagnetic region; calculating a magnitude of a magnetic field in a geomagnetic-field validity test region by using a compass; and if the magnitude of the magnetic field is within the allowable magnetic field range, determining that the geomagnetic-field validity test region is the valid geomagnetic region, and if not, determining that there is applied an external magnetic field disturbance. Accordingly, since an error of an azimuth angle of the compass due to an external magnetic field disturbance can be determined, it is possible to accurately detect a valid azimuth angle of the compass.

Abstract: A measuring device having a longitudinally extending polymer portion and a longitudinally extending metal portion secured to the polymer portion. The polymer portion may be molded over one longitudinal edge of the metal portion to thereby permanently secure the portions together. The measuring device may have a longitudinal balance axis disposed between a free edge of the metal portion and a free edge of the polymer portion. The balance axis can be disposed so that when the measuring device is placed on a page the metal portion free edge will contact the page and the polymer portion free edge will be raised. Alternatively, the balance axis can be disposed so that when the measuring device is placed on a page the metal portion free edge and the polymer portion free edge are raised above the page. Pressure on the metal portion will cause the metal portion free edge to contact the page while pressure on the polymer portion free edge will raise the metal portion free edge further off the page.

Abstract: A touch probe with an arm (13) coupled to a movable arm-set (3) supported in a casing (1) includes an electric switch (31) with a housing (33) fixed to the casing and a mechanical transmission device (61) for mechanically transmitting displacements of the arm, and causing the disengagement of a conductive small ball (51) from two stationary conductive bars (44,45), thereby opening an electric detecting circuit. At the interior of the probe casing, a sealingly closed chamber houses the switch and is filled with inert gas, for example nitrogen, for protecting the electric contacts.

Abstract: An optical aligning apparatus includes: a pendulum disk having a laser illuminator mounted in a lower portion of the pendulum disk, a multiple-pole magnet annularly formed on a collar concentrically secured on a shaft of a rotary machine, an electromagnetic coil device secured in the pendulum disk and rotatably disposed around the multiple-pole magnet formed on the collar; whereby upon rotation of the rotary machine to simultaneously rotate the magnet on the collar secured on the shaft relative to the electromagnetic coil device on the pendulum disk which is gravitationally pendent and stationary, the electromagnetic coil will be electromagnetically induced to produce electricity to power the laser illuminator for projecting a laser optical line to an object for alignment or marking in order to be processed by the rotary machine.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a hand tool for the installation of elongated horizontally overlapping siding on a vertical framework.

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: An apparatus for treating particulate material has an elongated, tunnel-like process chamber, along which the material to be treated can be moved from an inlet to an outlet. A bottom of said process chamber is designed in that two flows of introduced process air are oriented transversely with respect to the longitudinal direction and impinge on each other along a breaking-up zone. Arranged in the bottom are air guide elements which can be adjusted by an adjustment device in that the process air can have superimposed on it a variable movement component in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A shoe incorporates a flexible member which, by itself, is capable of a variety of configurations. A heel incorporates a stiffening member which mechanically interlocks with the flexible member to both shape it and provide it with sufficient rigidity to support a foot. The heel can be detached from the flexible member to allow the replacement of one heel with a different heel.

Abstract: In its simplest conceptual form, the applicant's invention is the structure of a conventional shoe sole that has been modified by having its sides bent up so that their inner surface conforms to a shape nearly identical but slightly smaller than the shape of the outer surface of the sides of the foot sole of the wearer (instead of the shoe sole sides conforming to the ground by paralleling it, as is conventional). The shoe sole sides are sufficiently flexible to bend out easily when the shoes are put on the wearer's feet and therefore the shoe soles gently hold the sides of the wearer's foot sole when on, providing the equivalent of custom fit in a mass-produced shoe sole. This invention can be applied to shoe sole structures based on a theoretically ideal stability plane as a basic concept, especially including structures exceeding that plane.