Abstract: A cross-over (140); of first (142) and second (144) separate elongate conductive interconnects, comprising: a first elongate conductive interconnect (142); a first conductive portion (110a) separate from the first elongate conductive interconnect (142); a second conductive portion (110b) separate from the first elongate conductive interconnect (142); first insulating material (122) adjacent at least a portion (111) of the first elongate conductive interconnect (142); and a third electro-deposited metal portion (124) extending adjacent the first insulating material (122) to interconnect the first (110a) and second (110b) conductive portions, wherein the first (110a), second (110b) and third (124) portions are interconnected portions of the second elongate conductive interconnect (144); and a substrate, wherein the first insulating material and the third electro-deposited metal portion are positioned between the substrate and the first elongate conductive interconnect.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method of making a transformer having a stacked core, which includes top and bottom yokes and first and second outer legs. The core also includes an inner leg that is formed from a pair of stacked plates, which abut each along a seam that extends in the longitudinal direction of the inner leg. Each of the upper and lower yokes may be formed from a single stack of plates, or a plurality of stacks of plates. Each of the inner and outer legs may also be formed from a single stack of plates, or a plurality of stacks of plates. The cross-section of the core may be rectangular or cruciform.

Abstract: There is provided a common mode choke coil whose impedance value can be easily adjusted by changing the thickness of an insulation layer for impedance value adjustment appropriately. An insulation layer for impedance value adjustment is formed throughout a principal surface of a first magnetic substrate. Coil patterns and insulation layers are alternately formed on that layer. Parts of the insulation layers other than the insulation layer for impedance value adjustment are removed in either or both of a central region surrounded by the coil patterns and a region around the coil patterns. A resin including magnetic powder is provided on the uppermost insulation layer and the regions where the insulation layers have been removed, and a second magnetic substrate is bonded through a bonding layer.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive sensor having a pinned layer that extends beyond the stripe height defined by the free layer of the sensor. The extended pinned layer has a strong shape induced anisotropy that maintains pinning of the pinned layer moment. The extended portion of the pinned layer has sides beyond the stripe height that are perfectly aligned with the sides of the sensor within the stripe height. This perfect alignment is made possible by a manufacturing method that uses a mask structure for more than one manufacturing phase, eliminating the need for multiple mask alignments.

Abstract: A method for electrically contacting an electrical component (5a) to at least one conductor track (4) of a flat cable (1) with the following method steps: a) The insulating layer (2) of the flat cable (1) is removed from a conductor section (6) of the conductor track (4). b) The stripped conductor section (6) is severed to form two separate sub-sections (10a, 10b). c) The component (5a) is positioned on a contact segment (11a, 11b) of at least one sub-section (10a, 10b). d) The component (5a) is electrically contacted to the contact segments (11a, 11b) of the sub-sections (10a, 10b).

Abstract: A positioning system used in assembling a scroll-type fluid machine exerts a horizontal thrust on a stationary scroll in a direction opposite to a direction in which an eccentric shaft end portion formed at one end of a rotary shaft is oriented while turning the rotary shaft, and determines an orbital path of the stationary scroll by measuring horizontal displacements thereof. While exerting the horizontal thrust, the positioning system incrementally presses the stationary scroll against a guide frame until a stable orbital path of the stationary scroll is obtained. When the orbital path is judged to be stable, the positioning system determines a fixing point on which the stationary scroll should be fixedly centered with respect to the guide frame, so that a scroll wrap of the stationary scroll and a scroll wrap of an orbiting scroll are correctly intermeshed, forming a series of pockets therebetween.

Abstract: A process of designing a transonic airfoil that results in an exit deviation angle that is optimized to minimize downstream shock induced flowfield disturbances. Specifically, a design process of a transonic airfoil minimizes pitchwise variation in downstream static pressure that includes determining an airfoil exit deviation angle and downstream turning for reduced shock from a trailing edge of the transonic airfoil.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of substrate retention properties utilizing compression features. In one embodiment a method for producing compression features comprises: assembling a mat around a substrate to form a substrate/mat sub-assembly, disposing the mat/substrate sub-assembly within a shell to form a retention assembly, and forming a compression feature on an outer surface of the retention assembly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a method for producing a fluid treatment device having a honeycomb member in a metallic cylindrical housing with a shock absorbent member wrapped around the honeycomb member. The method comprises the steps of (1) inserting the honeycomb member with the shock absorbent member wrapped around the honeycomb member, into the cylindrical housing, (2) forming a necking portion on at least one end portion of the cylindrical housing, with a body portion thereof being clamped, and (3) reducing a diameter of at least a part of the cylindrical housing with the shock absorbent member received therein, together with the shock absorbent member, to such an extent that a desired inner diameter of the part of the cylindrical housing is provided enough to cause the shock absorbent member to produce a desired holding pressure for holding the honeycomb member in the cylindrical housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of producing in one and the same operation precious hallmarked precious metal products. The method is particularly suited for production of such precious metal products, i.e. jewelry and objets d'art, which have complex geometries. The basic principle of the invention is the use of the free form fabrication FFF, method known per se which involve a stepwise build-up in layers of the product from a precious-metal-containing metal powder.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a handle for a shaving implement includes a tail portion, a head portion and a neck portion. The tail portion includes a width and a thickness, and defines a centerline when the handle is viewed from a side. The head portion defines a flat surface for supporting a razor cartridge thereon, a thickness and a centerline when the handle is viewed from the side. The neck portion separates the tail portion and the head portion, and defines an angle, a pinch and a thumbprint thickness.

Abstract: A planer includes: a housing; a motor arranged in the housing; a planer knife roller cavity arranged in the housing; a planer knife roller arranged in the planer knife roller cavity and coupled for driving to the motor; and a shavings removal channel extending in the housing from the planer knife roller cavity. The shavings removal channel extends over its whole path with a directional component in the direction of movement of the planer.

Abstract: A precision adjustment apparatus for changing longitudinal and circumferential relative position of telescoping parts. Protrusions and/or indentations on the outside of the inner cylinder or tube are matched to protrusions and/or indentations on the inside of an outer tube. The protrusions are positioned in a linear array on one part and in a circular array on the other. The dimensions and spacing of the protrusions allow interference between them to create a lock for any position while allowing repositioning. A combination of linear and circular arrays can be placed on each tube for enhancing functionality such as stability or adjustability. A haircutting apparatus incorporating the precision adjustment apparatus sets the hair length and the angle of styling and for providing the user with a feedback click-sound and click-feel of each executed adjustment.

Abstract: A combination eating utensil comprises: a first eating utensil, a second eating utensil, a third eating utensil and a plurality of connection means for removably engaging the third eating utensil to the first and second eating utensils. The first eating utensil has a first chopstick section and a fork section. The second eating utensil has a second chopstick section and a spoon section, the spoon section mechanically couples to at least a portion of the first chopstick section and the fork section mechanically couples to at least a portion of the second chopstick section to form a receiving space therebetween. The third eating utensil is disposed in the receiving space and mechanically coupled to the first and the second eating utensils.

Abstract: Various types of diamond tools are provided by utilizing the fact that a synthetic single crystal diamond for use in a tool having a nitrogen content of 3 ppm or less exhibits an enhanced hardness in a (100) plane in a <111> direction and simultaneously the reduction in defects. The above synthetic single crystal diamond is synthesized by the temperature difference method under an ultra high pressure at high temperature and contains, in its crystals, nickel introduced by atomic substitution or boron and nickel introduced by atomic substitution.

Abstract: A concrete drill for drilling concrete or the like by a diamond bit (5) attached to a front end of a bit drive shaft (4) projected forward from a main body (1) by driving to rotate the bit drive shaft (4) by a drive source (2) contained in the main body (1) in which the main body (1) is provided with a vibrating apparatus (8) for exerting a vibrating force a magnitude which is pulsated to change along the bit drive shaft (4) to the main body (1)

Abstract: A cutting portion 6 is formed at a distal end of each of a pair of cutting blades 1. A projecting portion 7 is provided at a position spaced away from the cutting portion 6 along the axial direction of a rod-like member to be cut, wherein when the cutting portions 6 abut each other, the projecting portions bite some portion of the rod-like member to be cut.

Abstract: It is suggested to modify a pressing apparatus such that profile rods may also be cut off by way of a shear movement. For this, the tool (10) is designed such that in each case one shear plate (20, 21) may be fastened on each pivot arm (11) and is displaceably mounted in the opposite pivot arm.

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 variable-position can opener for opening cans with various-sized beads has a pair of handles on a pivot and is able to pierce a can's lid. The cutter is on the first handle of a handle pair, and a driver, on the second handle, grips the bead and moves along its periphery. When handles are gripped, the cutter and driver are brought together and apply a piercing force to the can and bead. A pair of gears, one on the cutter and one on the driver, engages cutter and driver when the handles are closed. A turner, which moves the driver and cutter along the bead, can move among a number of positions, and a cam limits the degree to which the handles can close and adjusts the cutter to a predetermined depth of lid penetration.

Abstract: An engraving apparatus for engraving workpieces includes a sliding assembly (10), a cutting tool assembly (40), and a driving mechanism (30). The sliding assembly includes at least one rail (11) and at least two worktables (13). The worktables are used for carrying the workpieces, and are slidably positioned on the rail. The cutting tool assembly includes a cutter (43). The driving mechanism is used for driving the worktables and the cutting tool assembly.

Abstract: A magnetically damped inclinometer has a shaft with attached pendulum that rotates. The rotation causes an index member to rotate past one or a set of magnets or electromagnets that are connected to the load. The magnet or electromagnet may be mounted directly the load or it may be in the form of an off center ring. Another embodiment uses a spring to bias two magnets apart. A cam is attached to the shaft such that, as the pendulum and shaft rotate, a roller connected with the load or spreader bar allows the spring to push the magnets farther apart. The damped inclinometers are used to determine and provide information to respond to the initial sway of a load prior to bringing the load to a stop.

Abstract: There are provided an azimuth measurement device and its method for realizing an update of an offset calculated from the data acquired by azimuth measurement. A geomagnetism output measured by a 3-axis magnetic sensor is amplified and input to an A/D conversion section. A chopper section is arranged for switching the terminals for driving an X-axis, Y-axis and a Z-axis magnetic sensor and applies drive voltage output from a drive power source section to the X-axis, the Y-axis and the Z-axis magnetic sensor. The output amplified value amplified by the amplification section is converted from an analog signal to a digital signal by the A/D conversion section and then is input to a sensitivity/offset correction calculation section. Output data from this sensitivity/offset correction calculation section is input to an azimuth calculation section and the corresponding azimuth information is output. A reliability information calculation section outputs reliability information.

Abstract: On a machine tool, a program 12 receives data from a scanning or analogue probe P, measuring a feature of a workpiece W. This data is combined with assumed machine position data during the scanning movement. This avoids having to break into the servo feedback loop 24 to get actual measured machine position data. The assumed machine position data can be derived from a part program 20 which controls the scanning movement. Several ways are described for compensating for errors between the assumed machine position values and the actual values.

Abstract: A gauging head includes a substantially closed casing, a movable arm with a first portion, partly located inside the casing and associated with a position transducer, and a second portion, outside the casing, carrying a feeler for contacting a piece to be checked, and a zero-sening mechanism for adapting the head to check pieces with different nominal dimensions. The zero-setting mechanism, located outside the casing, includes a quick locking/unlocking device between the first and second portions of the arm and a movable mechanical reference coupled with the first portion of the arm and including a reference surface cooperating with a corresponding reference surface for holding the first portion of the arm in a preset position with respect to the casing.

Abstract: The template for ruling index cards is a guide for marking a number of parallel lines on an unruled writing surface, such as a 3?×5? index card. The template has a number of parallel slits spaced at predesignated distances from each other. Preferably, a template with horizontal slits is used in combination with a template having vertical slits to form a grid with horizontal and vertical rules for blocking letters, i.e., for creating blocks, which ensure uniform size and spacing of letters drawn on the index card. The template may be used to form a grid on a marking substrate, which is used as a guide for marking sweepstakes entries on the substrate. A transparency may be laid over the substrate, and cutouts formed corresponding to the entries to form a template for sweepstakes entries from the transparency.

Abstract: A tool for use in cutting drywall is provided. The tool is comprised of a plate with at least one indentation it the top edge of the plate. The tool is placed flush against a piece of drywall so that the drywall may be cut with indentations matching the at least one indentation in the top edge of the plate. In a further embodiment of the invention, a plurality of the plates are joined together. A method for cutting at least one indentation in a plate comprising placing the plate against drywall and cutting the drywall to match the at least one indentation.

Abstract: A measuring-cable position sensor is provided in a pressure tight, in particular explosion protected manner, wherein all functional elements besides the cable drum and the measuring cable are located in a pressure tight housing, which is stable enough, so that also in case of an explosion in the interior of the pressure-tight housing section no ignition spark can get through the gaps of the housing to the outside.

Abstract: A heating device includes: a base containing ceramics, in which a resistance heating body is embedded; gas flow passages formed in an inside of the base; and adjustment members which vary flow rates of gas in the gas flow passages.

Abstract: There is provided a heating element for an electric air heater including an electric power source, a ceramic base, and a conductive heating film substantially uniformly deposited on at least a portion of a surface of the base and electrically connected to the power source. There is also provided a method for manufacturing the heating element. There is further provided an electric hot air blower including a housing having an air inlet and an air outlet, a fan operatively connected to an electric motor, and an electric heating element located inside the housing that includes a ceramic base and a conductive film substantially uniformly deposited on a surface of the base and electrically connected to a power source. The electric heating element is located along an air flow path of the blower for heating air flow.

Abstract: Treatment process of wood and lignocellulosic materials with an aqueous liquid that contains alkaline oxalate and benzoate, which, in contact with humid or dry wood, avoids the formation of the blue stain and stains of other colors produced by fungi.

Abstract: Provided is a chip sorter including a working table on which a wafer is put; X and Y driving units horizontally moving the working table at a predetermined position, a wafer cassette elevating apparatus provided to be positioned under a working area of the working table to move up and down a cassette containing the wafer, a wafer transferring unit transferring the wafer from the cassette to the working table; and a carrier containing a chip transferred from the working table, and a picker transferring the chip from the working table to the carrier. The position of the working table over the cassette of the cassette elevating apparatus can largely reduce the size of the chip sorter.

Abstract: A novel combination of technologies from the fields of coffee roasting and solar-thermal energy collection enables the roasting of coffee beans by means of available solar energy with maximized efficiency. A solar receiving plate is provided configured to receive and convert solar radiation to thermal energy for heating a volume of air. A roasting chamber is provided configured for receiving and circulating the heated air from the solar plate. At least one valve is provided configured to be in at least one of a closed position and an open position for controlling at least one of air inflow and outflow into at least one of said solar receiving plate and said roasting chamber.

Abstract: A dryer and a dryer control method using a sensing unit and a timer to vary drying operations depending on the state of drying laundry are disclosed. The method for controlling an automatic dryer having a drying part including a heater, a fan, and a drum includes the steps of operating the drying part while monitoring an internal temperature and an internal humidity of the drum, continuously operating the heater, the fan, and the drum until the internal temperature reaches a predetermined temperature, and operating the fan intermittently when the internal temperature reaches the predetermined temperature. The method further includes operating the heater intermittently when the internal humidity reaches a predetermined humidity, discontinuing heater operation upon lapse of a first predetermined time, discontinuing fan operation upon lapse of a second predetermined time, and discontinuing drum operation upon lapse of a third predetermined time.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed one of a pair of elastic shoes including a shoe body having a heel portion, and an elastic mechanism mounted on the heel portion of the shoe body. The elastic mechanism includes a plurality of air cells, and a plurality of plastic sleeves. The relatively higher elastic plastic sleeves are mounted around the air cells to produce a restoring force instantaneously when being subjected to the pressure, so that the elastic mechanism has an excellent resilience. Thus, the elastic shoe has excellent elasticity and shock-absorbing effect to provide a comfortable sensation to a user.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly having an upper plate and a lower plate spaced from the upper plate. At least one spherical support element is positioned between the upper plate and the lower plate. Each spherical element includes an inner spherical member and an outer spherical member, with the inner spherical member being positioned within the outer spherical member.

Abstract: A hollow sole is formed within the sole of a shoe wherein a top component having a flat portion and an outer wall is adhered to a bottom component wherein the depth of the outer wall defines an enclosed space between the top and bottom components. The outer wall of the top component and the walls of the bottom component that rise to and fall from the weld lines are made with flexible ridges which provides a bellowing effect when the pressure of the foot is pushed down on the sole. In one embodiment, a fluidly connected inside compartment and outside compartment are created by welded lines adhering the bottom component to the top component. In an alternate embodiment, the hollow sole may contain foam for extra support. Fluid pockets and other flow structures are bored into the foam to allow for the dynamic fluid flow.

Abstract: An upper for an article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly secured to the upper. The sole assembly includes an upper layer formed of a first material and a lower layer positioned beneath the upper layer and formed of a second material. At least one finger extends downwardly from at least a portion of a periphery of the upper layer.

Abstract: An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and a number of pods on the underside of the insole core or base. Some of the pods have different material properties selected to help control foot motion.

Abstract: A footwear member with a desired insole arrangement is described. The footwear arrangement comprises a footwear shell including an insole insert arrangement, in which the insole insert arrangement includes: an insole base structure with a heel cut therein; and, a heel cushion arrangement positioned in the insole arrangement with a portion projecting through the heel cut. A typical heel cushion arrangement would include a gel pack with an exposed upper surface. Methods of assembly are described.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a fastening system is disclosed. The fastening system is adjustable and includes portions that can be directly attached to the article. The article can be made of a material that is capable of engaging portions of the fastening system. The fastening system can also include portions that are disposed underneath an outer layer.

Abstract: A footwear outsole has a generally planar outwardly facing contact surface which has a plurality of spaced-apart conduits passing through it. The conduits have opposed ends which open through the sidewall of the outsole. The conduits open to the contact surface of the outsole through slots which have a width at their intersection with the contact surface which is less than the maximum width of the conduits.

Abstract: A shoe wear indicator device for use in combination with athletic shoes for monitoring and reporting qualitative wear and tear on athletic shoes. The shoe wear indicator device includes an insole housing a power supply/user interface unit, a microchip, a sensor unit, and an interface cable. The shoe wear indicator device is used by: (1) a user inserting the device into an athletic shoe; (2) the user exercising or playing various sports; (3) the user removing the device from the shoe; (4) the user connecting the device to a terminal; the user downloading shoe usage data; and (5) the user replacing the shoe if the useful life of the shoe has been exhausted.

Abstract: The invention comprises a stump grubber (10, 50) and a method of utilising it for the grubbing of stumps (38) and a method for preventing fungus disease such as root rot. Attached on the frame (14, 54) of the stump grubber are coupling means (13, 53) for coupling the stump grubber to a work machine (12, 52) and gripping means (32, 34, 36, 70) for gripping the stump (38) and a blade (18, 58) arranged to cut downwards to sever the roots (46) around the stump (38). The gripping means (32, 34, 36, 70) comprise no less than four spikes or blades (32, 34, 36, 71-75) arranged to penetrate into the stump (38). Also supported on the frame (14, 54) are power means (24, 56), such as a hydraulic cylinder for moving the gripping means (32, 34, 36, 70) and the cutting blade (18, 58) in a vertical direction relative to each other to lift the stump (38) from the ground (44).

Abstract: A sidewalk grader provided for grading a sidewalk base disposed along a curb of an existing road structure. The sidewalk grader comprises a tracking assembly fixable to a vertically adjustable backfill blade of a compact excavator positioned to move forward over an existing road structure to advance the sidewalk grader. The tracking assembly comprises a vertically adjustable tracking means disposed for engagement with the top surface of the curb, to provide a reference point. A grading assembly is mounted to the tracking assembly. The grading assembly comprises a frame, and a grading blade rotatingly mounted to the frame to permit adjustment of slope of the blade. An adjustable link connects the grading blade to the frame to adjustable fix their relative position.

Abstract: A display for an eyeglass wiping device simulates wiping motion between the device and an eyeglass lens. The display includes an advertising panel bearing a depiction of an eyeglass lens and a wiping illustration mechanism having a display arm simulating the wiping device. The display arm is pivotably supported such that a head portion of the display arm is located adjacent the depicted eyeglass lens. The wiping illustration mechanism also includes an arm drive preferably including a rocker connected to the display arm such that they pivot together. The rocker has a center of gravity located below a pivot axis to provide a to and fro pivoting motion in pendulum-like fashion. The rocker carries a pair of magnet elements in spaced legs of the rocker for magnetic interaction with an energizable coil that maintains the rocker in a to an fro motion of substantially constant amplitude.

Abstract: A folding display includes a tower member having a display panel with advertising indicia on a front surface and a support panel attached to the back surface. The display and support panels feature lateral fold lines so that the tower member may be folded for shipping and storage. The support panel has a pair of flaps formed therein and each flap features an arcuate surface. The flaps may be moved into a position where the arcuate surfaces engage the back surface of the display panel so that it assumes a convex configuration. The tower display is then capable of standing on a generally horizontal surface. A pair of the tower displays may be positioned in spaced relation with a bridge member, also featuring advertising indicia, extending between them. A base member lays on the surface upon which the display is standing and features end portions that engage the tower members.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided for indicating the outcome of a match between two rival parties using an article bearing indicia of a sports object that is associated with the particular sport that the rival parties are competing in. A display apparatus is provided featuring an article bearing indicia of a sports object, a first icon attached to the article, a second icon attached to the article and spaced from the first icon, and an outcome indicator attached to the article and positioned substantially intermediate to the first and second icons.

Abstract: An inflatable decoration has a body, an inflator and a rotary illuminant member. The body has a tower and a seat mounted on the tower. Multiple transparent windows are respectively provided on a periphery of the seat. The inflator is mounted in a lower end of the tower to blow air into the body. The illuminant member is provided in the seat and light through the windows achieves a dynamic lighthouse effect.

Abstract: A vehicle adornment apparatus is provided that affords the ability to permanently vacuum mount a base plate to a vehicle body and removably attach an emblem plate to the base plate. The emblem plate may be interchanged with another removably attachable emblem plate operable with the base plate. Moreover, the emblem plate may include an ornamental design protrusion.