Abstract: A cutter wheel for use in pipe cutting or scoring refractory materials comprises an annular disk CVD diamond capable of forming deeper and smoother slit at faster cutting speed.

Abstract: An insolation survey device consisting of a panoramic head mounted on an additional rotational stage. In operation, the entire assembly can be leveled. The additional rotational stage then allows the panoramic head to be aligned to north without affecting the level. The panoramic head accepts a digital camera as attachment. Pictures taken at intervals can be combined into a panorama and analyzed for shading factor.

Abstract: The laser reference tool of the invention consists of a base that can be releasably mounted to a surface. A housing is mounted on the base such that it can be repositioned relative to the base in a direction parallel to the surface. A turret carrying the laser module is rotatable about first and second orthogonal axes. The laser module is also rotatable relative to the turret about a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes.

Abstract: A laser level includes a housing, a pendulum pivotably mounted to the housing and a laser diode assembly disposed on the pendulum. A gimbal assembly is employed for pivotably mounting the pendulum to the housing. The gimbal assembly includes a frame connected to the housing, a first pair of bearings disposed on the frame, an axle extending through the first pair of bearings, a body disposed on the axle and pivotably supporting the pendulum, and a second pair of bearings disposed between the body and the pendulum. The first pair of bearings is disposed on one side of the second pair of bearings.

Abstract: A bevel setting tool having a rectangular plate, both sides of which are marked with reference indicia and a moveable fence that slides longitudinally on a stud that passes from the fence through a slot centrally located in the plate and into a locking knob. The fence and knob may be disassembled so that the fence can be positioned on either side of the plate.

Abstract: Provided are a measuring section (210) including a vibrating contact-type probe having a measuring force detection circuit (219) which detects a measuring force acting to the contact portion (212); a moving unit (a three-dimensional drive mechanism (300), a vertical movement drive mechanism (220)) that moves the measuring section (210) relative to a workpiece surface (S); and a drive control unit (400) that controls the moving unit based on the magnitude of the measuring force output from the measuring force detection circuit (219).

Abstract: A probe for a coordinate measuring machine has a stationary first part and a second part which can move relative to said first part. The second part can be a feeler pin or a feeler pin extension of the probe. A damping member for damping vibrations of the moveable second part has a magnet arrangement for producing a magnetic field, and has a conductor element. The magnet arrangement is designed such that there is a change in direction of the magnetic field along a path of movement of the conductor element.

Abstract: A 3-D image retainer is configured to have a plurality of perforated retainer plates and a retainer assembly displaceable to lock selectively impressed pins, which traverse the retained plates, in the desired position corresponding to the 3-D contour of the applied load.

Abstract: Electronic device for reading and setting angles. An electronic angle or position sensing mechanism is mounted together with appropriate circuitry, controls and a digital readout in a small housing having a base and at least one side, and preferably two sides, oriented at right angles to the base. A relatively powerful permanent magnet, such as a rare earth magnet, is fixed in each housing side so that the entire device can be temporarily attached to a ferromagnetic metal surface with one of the magnet-containing housing walls in firm contact with that metal surface, such as the side of a circular saw blade or a machine fence.

Abstract: A method for aligning a first and a second component for manufacturing using an alignment member. The first component includes at least one first datum and the second component includes at least one second datum. The method includes fixedly securing the alignment member to a fixture in a first orientation relative to the fixture, coupling the first component to the fixture such that the at least one first datum is aligned with a corresponding datum locator of a first datum nest of the alignment member, removing the first component from the fixture, repositioning the alignment member relative to the fixture from the first orientation to a second orientation, fixedly securing the alignment member in the second orientation, and coupling the second component to the fixture such that the at least one second datum is aligned with a corresponding datum locator of a second datum nest of the alignment member.

Abstract: A scanning unit including a light source for illuminating a scale by a light beam and a detector for detecting the light beam which has been modulated by the scale as a function of a relative position between two objects. An inner chamber of the scanning unit in which the light beam extends is closed off in a dust-proof manner against an outer chamber, and the inner chamber is closed off by a transparent body, through which the light beam passes. The inner chamber is connected with the outer chamber via a filter which is dust-proof, but permeable to gas and vapor.

Abstract: A tape measure is disclosed which includes a housing defining a chamber and having a peripheral wall with an aperture or opening, and an elongated coiled measuring tape blade within the housing chamber. The coiled tape blade typically includes an end with a hook thereon extending outwardly through the aperture and is capable of automatic retraction into the housing. A positive locking mechanism mounted on the peripheral wall for locking the tape blade at a selected position while the tape blade is in an extended position outside the housing, and a temporary braking mechanism mounted on the peripheral wall for controlling the rate of retraction of the extended tape blade into the housing are also disclosed.

Abstract: A digital indicator 1 includes a body case (10), a spindle (30) provided to the body case (10), the spindle (30) being movable in an axial direction, a displacement detector (40) that detects a moving amount of the spindle (30), and a digital display (50) that digitally displays the moving amount detected by the displacement detector (40). The display surface of the digital display (50) is arranged on the body case (10) in an attitude substantially orthogonal to the moving direction of the spindle (30) and deviated from the moving axis of the spindle (30).

Abstract: Sequentially carried out are: a sealing-agent applying step of applying a sealing agent to a predetermined portion of a vehicle body; a coating step of applying a coating material to the vehicle body after the sealing-agent applying step; and a baking step of baking the coating material to the vehicle body after the coating step. Further, a sealing-agent drying step of drying the sealing agent by heating only the predetermined portion of the vehicle body is carried out between the sealing-agent applying step and the coating step. Thus, the sealing agent applied partially to the vehicle body can be dried with a high thermal efficiency in the process of forming a coating on the vehicle body.

Abstract: An energy management apparatus manages energy consumption of a machine, which has a supply part (14) for supplying energy and a consume part (10) for consuming the energy supplied by the supply part, so that the energy consumed by the consume part is positively saved. An operating part operates the consume part by using the energy supplied by the supply part. An acquisition part acquires an energy conversion characteristic, as an energy efficiency, from an input energy (40), (42) supplied to the consume part into an output energy output (44), (46) from the consume part. A change part changes an operating condition of the consume part based on the acquired energy efficiency so as to improve an actual value of the energy efficiency.

Abstract: A ventilated shoe-pad has a shoe-pad body, a ventilated layer and a heel cup. The shoe-pad body is a spongy material and has a heel, a top, a bottom, multiple holes, multiple soft ventilated bodies and a protective lip. The multiple holes are formed separately in the shoe-pad body. The soft ventilated bodies are formed from foaming emulsion respectively inside the holes. The protective lip is formed around and extends up from the heel. The ventilated layer is attached to the top of the shoe-pad body. The heel cup is attached to the bottom of the shoe-pad body around the heel. The shoe-pad body is flexible, and the ventilated bodies absorb sweat and resist the formation of mildew.

Abstract: A traction device for a boot has a felt platform with a toe section and a heel section, and a heel extension attached to the heel section. Cording passes through two pairs of passages in each of the toe section and the heel extension. On each side, the cording passing from a toe section passage to a heel extension passage forms a side stringer, and the cord extending beyond the heel extension forms a cord extension segment. Loops are provided on each side stringer, and the cord extension segments are each passed through one of the loops before being cinched to tighten the cording against the boot. Preferably, a single length of cord is employed and the loops are tied into the side stringers. It is also preferred for the toe section passages to be positioned on ear extensions that protrude from a body of the felt platform.

Abstract: A shoe pad structure having an air chamber, particularly a shoe pad structure having an air chamber with cushion effects and applicable to the heel or ball on a shoe sole, comprising a flexible unit installed in an air chamber composed of two flexible plastic films with depressed centers thereof, characterized in that: the flexible unit is installed in the center depression of the air chamber, forming a ring-shaped buffer air chamber at the rim of the flexible unit in the air chamber, thereby enabling better cushion effects to prevent possible injury from exercise.

Abstract: The ankle Protection system is conform by an integrated construction in the rear top of the shoe in form of a plastic cushioned shell, that provides protection to the ankle region against impacts in both sides of the foot. An attached flexible membrane positioned in the Aquilles tendon area of shoe system allows the full movement capacity of the foot. The system innovative construction provides a solution to a not seeing problem of injuries cause by impact forces during practice of contact sports. The system is created to avoid the problem of fractures, injuries, open cuts in the skin, bruces and swallows in the ankle region in athletes in the practice of specific sports such as Soccer, Football, Baseball, Skateboard and Skating.

Abstract: The Transicleat relates generally to an athletic shoe and more particularly to an athletic shoe that converts from an ordinary running shoe to an athletic shoe with removable cleats. It is an athletic shoe comprising a sole that is convertible and may be applied to a variety of athletic shoe configurations and uses including, but not limited to, basketball, tennis, running, and walking. Then by installing the removable cleats into the soles of the shoes, they may be applied to other sports such as baseball, soccer, golf, and football that require the increased traction of cleats. The Transicleat also describes an upper part of the shoe that is secured to the wearer's foot by a closure system which typically includes a lacing means, buckles, or hook and loop-type fasteners.

Abstract: A snow removal machine including a housing with a forward opening through which snow enters the snow removal machine. At least one rotatable member is positioned and rotatably secured within the housing for engaging and eliminating the snow from within said housing. The snow removal machine also includes a surface treatment application system with a treatment material dispensing system connected to the housing for dispensing a liquid or solid deicer and/or anti-icing treatment material over an area from which snow has been removed.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade including a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidlingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The plow blade includes a mold board, the mold board preferably being an aluminum extrusion. The aluminum extrusion will preferably include at least one attachment channel, more preferably a plurality of attachment channels, in which parts of the snow blade can be secured or anchored. The plow blade preferably includes first and second attachment channels and the retention apparatus preferably includes at least one retention member anchored in at least one of the attachment channels.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade including a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidlingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The plow blade includes a mold board, the plow blade including a rubber scraper connected to the mold board and at least one wear minimizing apparatus positioned to minimize contact between the rubber scraper and the ground surface when the vehicle is moving in a direction rearward of the plow blade and the plow blade is in a working orientation.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade including a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidlingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The plow blade includes a mold board, preferably, a two piece mold board being an aluminum extrusion.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade having a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to slidlingly and disengageably secure the plow blade to the mounting upright(s) when the plow blade is in a working orientation. The mounting upright includes a limiting member that limits upward movement of the retention member when the plow blade is in a working orientation such that the retention member is secured on the mounting upright. The preferred snow plow may also include an attachment member located on the mounting apparatus, wherein the plow blade retention member may be removably secured within the attachment member when the plow blade is in a non-working orientation.

Abstract: A snow plow for attachment to a vehicle, preferably an all terrain vehicle, the snow plow including a mounting apparatus having a mounting frame, the mounting frame including at least one mounting upright. The snow plow further including a plow blade. The preferred plow blade has a mold board including a main surface, a back surface and a plate secured proximate the back of the mold board, the plow also has a rubber scraper proximate the main surface and a retention apparatus constructed and arranged to disengaeably secure the plow blade with the mounting upright; wherein the retention apparatus allows the plow blade to pivot with respect to the mounting upright such that the rubber scraper can pivot away from the mounting upright when the plow blade is in a working orientation and the vehicle moves in a direction rearward from the plow blade.

Abstract: A display assembly is provided comprising; (a) an image insert, the image insert being bendable from a planar configuration to a non-planar display configuration, wherein the image insert comprises a plurality of first surfaces for displaying a first image, and a plurality of second surfaces for displaying a second image; and (b) a display frame for supporting the image insert in the non-planar display configuration. The display frame comprises an abutment structure for abutting the plurality of first surfaces and the plurality of second surfaces to secure the plurality of first surfaces at a non-zero angle relative to the plurality of second surfaces and to resist unbending of the image insert. Optionally, the display assembly may be part of a book.

Abstract: A sign system with a frame and at least one sign. The sign has at least one protruding ridge extending from the backside with the ridge having a narrow neck portion proximate the backside. At least one clamping unit is fixed to the frame with at least one pair of clamps to securely the neck portion of the ridge such that the frame is reversibly but securely fastened to the frame.

Abstract: A magnetized display for address numbers which allows for convenient placement on surfaces such as mailboxes and steel doors is disclosed. The address display consists of a flexible vinyl material which allows decorative imprints on the outer or exterior side and magnetized vinyl on the opposite side and sheets of clear plastic with removable rectangles of the same size imprinted with sets of numbers from zero to nine thereon with adhesive backing. The desired address numbers are adhesively affixed to the guideline inscribed on the exterior side of the vinyl material. The same size number imprinted rectangles ensure equal spacing between the numbers. The display can also be used on non-magnetic materials, such as plastic or aluminum, by placing a suitable magnetic material on the opposite side to hold the magnetic display in place or introducing adhesively backed Velcro.

Abstract: A graphics installation system includes a sheet-like substrate adapted to display graphics disposed thereon and a supporting structure having a face for receiving the substrate. The substrate is positioned in a tensioned condition in front of the face, for example with clamp bars, resiliently-mounted hooks, or tensioned cables.

Abstract: An improved frame for a wall-mounted television is provided that surrounds the television on all sides to increase the aesthetic function of the frame, enables the television to be shifted within the frame as desired, enables an ornamental cover to be removably coupled to the frame without visible or bulky components or mechanical systems, is uncomplicated and inexpensive, and is usable with ornamental covers of various types of material. The improved frame for concealing a mounted television includes opposing side walls, a top wall extending between the side walls, and a bottom wall extending between the side walls. The improved frame further includes an ornamental cover configured to substantially cover an aperture defined by said side walls, said top wall, and said bottom wall. The improved frame further includes frame means for attracting and removably coupling the ornamental cover to the frame. The frame means are disposed near an outer surface of the frame.

Abstract: A telescoping stock for a firearm, the stock including a stock body having an upper mounting rail, a buffer tube for receiving a firearm buffer, the buffer tube having a complementary mounting rail, and locking means for selectably locking the buffer tube in any one of a plurality of positions relative to the stock body.

Abstract: Improved sighting system for a fire arm, characterised in that it comprises a single indicator light (6); a sighting device (7) providing an alignment opening (8) with a longitudinal reference plane (XoX?) which is parallel or mainly parallel to the axis (Y-Y?) of the barrel (4) and which is aligned with the indicator light (6); an inclinometer to measure the elevation angle (A) of the fire arm (1); a ballistic calculator (9) connected to the indicator light (6) and to the inclinometer, making it possible to calculate the desired angle of inclination of the fire arm (1) as a function of the distance of the target (18) and to control the indicator light (6) so as to signal at what moment the measured elevation angle (A) corresponds to the calculated elevation angle.

Abstract: A fishing hook retaining apparatus and method, utilizing a retaining apparatus secured to a shaft of a fishing pole. In one embodiment, the apparatus is a sleeve having a magnet in an interior portion thereof, and a channel extending part of the way through an upper portion thereof. A hook is retained therein by the passage of a portion thereof through the channel, and the contacting of the hook with the magnet. The apparatus may be secured to the shaft, in one embodiment, with an O-ring that is looped over two opposing securing members, and about the shaft of the pole. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises two upwardly angled opposing sides, with a bar interposed therebetween. In a third embodiment, the apparatus comprises a base having retention ends which couple the apparatus to the shaft of the pole. In yet another embodiment, the apparatus is integral with the shaft of the pole.

Abstract: A fishing hook retaining apparatus and method, utilizing a retaining apparatus secured to a shaft of a fishing pole. The apparatus comprises two upwardly angled opposing sides, with a bar interposed therebetween. The bar may be a magnet. The apparatus may also have magnets coupled to the inner surfaces of the opposing sides. In another embodiment, the apparatus is integral with the shaft of the pole.

Abstract: The chummer apparatus is designed to lower ground or cutup fish chum onto a bottom of a body of water. The chummer apparatus consists of a U-shaped frame that supports a chum tube having the fish chum therein from an upright position and to pivot the same into an emptying position. One of the legs of the frame has a sliding release element thereon that in a lower position arrests the chum in an upright position on the frame but in an upper position releases the chum tube so that it can pivot downwardly into an emptying position.

Abstract: An electric insect trap includes a base, an insect attracting unit provided on the base, a high voltage grid unit provided on the base and disposed to surround the insect attracting unit, a detector unit coupled electrically to the high voltage grid unit and operable so as to generate a detector signal corresponding to an insect-electrocuting state of the high voltage grid unit, and an indicator unit coupled electrically to the detector unit and operable so as to indicate number of insects electrocuted by the high voltage grid unit based on the detector signal received from the detector unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a LED mosquito trap lamp combined with a mosquito bait. The mosquito trap lamp uses ultra-violet light and the mosquito bait for attracting the mosquitoes, while the ultra-violet light is provided by using visible light LEDs in combination of the filter. Because the ultra-violet light is provided by using the visible light wavelength LEDs in combination of the filter, the costs of the mosquito trap lamp can be reduced and the luminance can be maintained. By using the visible light LEDs in combination of the filter, the light emitting from the mosquito trap lamp is stable and the lifetime of the mosquito trap lamp can be extended.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus and system for treating fire ant mounds. The invention comprises a pressure vessel for holding water and steam, a water heating coil for heating water and a steam heating coil for heating steam. A heat source contemporaneously heats the water heating coil, the steam heating coil and the pressure vessel. Steam is generated, superheated and is supplied to a probe for applying steam to fire ant mounds. A nozzle containing countersunken ports may be attached to the probe. A sliding hammer to aid insertion and extraction may be fixed to the probe. An articulated protective shroud attached to the probe remains in contact with the ant mound surface.

Abstract: The subject invention “Solid Fuel Power Systems” is for the purpose of generating heat and power for very many practical applications by use of exothermal chemical energy from the oxidation of the element aluminum. In addition, there is hydrogen-oxygen exothermal energy from reactions of hydrogen subsequently produced as a by-product. The energy produced from these reactions is equivalent to the energy content of gasoline. Aluminum is easily available in large quantities. It is economical to use, and is an environmentally friendly fuel. The concepts in this invention promise to make solid aluminum fuel the universal fuel of the future.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a novel candle body composition for colored flame candles, which can be directly press-molded or provided in any containers in a form of bulk materials and combined with a candle combustion wick to form a colored flame candle. The candle body composition according to the present invention is also suitable for DIY articles. Compared with conventional solid colored flame candles, the colored flame candle according to the present invention can be manufactured in a simple manner, with the heat shaping step being dispensed with and the problem of environmental pollution being largely avoided. Furthermore, the colored flame candle according to the present invention has a good ignition property, a pure and sharp flame and a high retention of flame, and is an environmentally friendly product.

Abstract: Slurry fuels and associated methods are disclosed herein. One aspect of the invention is directed toward a slurry fuel that includes a liquid hydrocarbon based fuel suitable for use in an air-breathing power plant, metallic particles (e.g., boron), and a fluoropolymer (e.g., polytetrafluoroethylene). In selected embodiments the slurry fuel can further include a surfactant (e.g., polyolefin amide alkeneamine and/or Product NB463S84 produced by GE Betz, Inc.). Other aspects of the invention are directed toward a slurry fuel that includes a liquid hydrocarbon based fuel, metallic particles, and a surfactant having a composition that lowers the surface tension of the liquid hydrocarbon based fuel and reduces the tendency for the metallic particles to separate from the liquid hydrocarbon based fuel.

Abstract: A method is provided, which includes operating a two-stroke engine with a lubricating fuel, the lubricating fuel including at least one fuel selected from the group including C1-6 alcohol, gasoline, ether, ketone, nitromethane, and a mixture thereof, and at least one lubricant selected from the group including biodiesel, lipid, fatty acid alkyl ester, fatty acid, and a mixture thereof. Lubricating fuel compositions are also provided.

Abstract: An integrated biodiesel processor is disclosed. The integrated biodiesel processor includes a main reaction tank for storing feedstock to be processed and within which the reactions take place to form a biodiesel product from the feedstock. The integrated biodiesel processor also includes one or more secondary tanks integrated with and disposed within the main reaction tank. The secondary tanks are configured to store reactionary ingredients to be released into the main reaction tank in order to generate reactions.

Abstract: An automatic device for watering cultivated plants comprising a liquid distributor which can be inserted into the earth (8) surrounding the plants and a supply container connected thereto by a substantially tube-form or hose-form conduit, wherein the wall (1) of the liquid distributor has porous openings only in its part surrounded by the earth (8), with a pressure-dependent shut-off member which is disposed between the tube-form or hose-form conduit and the liquid distributor.

Abstract: An improved balance shoe is described. There is a balance shoe housing, wherein there is a pivot member. The pivot member forces at least one side support member against the interior surfaces of a window jamb channel when said window is tilted. The pivot member comprises a base section having a top surface and a bottom surface, said top surface having at least one pivot member extending therefrom, said pivot member being adapted to force said support member against the interior surface of said window jamb as said pivot member is rotated due to the tilting of the window sash.

Abstract: A window assembly is disclosed that allows a person to easily clean the exterior side of a windowpane, and prolongs the life of the window assembly. A window assembly (200) according to the present invention comprises a fixed window frame (202), tilt-latch assemblies (1, 2), and upper and lower window sashes (203, 204) comprised of a plurality of window sash rails, wherein each window sash rail has an outer wall (302), a front wall (300), and a rear wall (304). The tilt-latch assemblies (1, 2) secure the upper and lower window sashes (203, 204) within the fixed window frame (202). The tilt-latch assembly (1) is inserted into a slot (301) that is located on the outer wall (302) of the window sash rail for receiving a tilt-latch assembly (1). A lip (314) is located between a corner edge (212), wherein two sash rails meet to form a corner, and the outer edge (310) of the slot (308). The (314) can help prevent stress failure of the window sash rail.

Abstract: A window lifter of a motor vehicle has a rail, a driver that is arranged displaceably on the rail, and to which a window pane can be fixed, a drive system fastened to the driver and configured for displacing the driver, a flat cable to which the drive system can be connected electrically, wherein the rail has a positioning means for positioning the flat cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a door module which is equipped with an outer removable lining comprising optimum operation systems and components. According to the invention, the door module is mounted and removed from the outer face of the door, thereby dispensing with the need for complicated access means from the face which is directed towards the upholstery (1).

Abstract: A motor vehicle door module assembly including a door module plate assembly mounting a bell crank having a first arm portion positioned to be engaged by an outside door handle and a second arm portion connected to a link arranged to trip the door latch. The door module assembly is integrally formed with a socket pivotally receiving the bell crank. The bell crank includes a pivot shaft portion sized to be journaled in the socket. The pivot shaft portion is configured to be inserted into the socket in a first angular position and, following insertion, the bell crank is rotated to rotate the pivot shaft portion in the socket to a second, operative angular position where the link may extend between the bell crank second arm portion and the latch and inadvertent withdrawal of the pivot shaft portion is precluded.