Abstract: A safety razor which features a pivot point that shifts from a center point pivot substantially on the shave plane, to a guard-bar pivot substantially on the shave plane, as shaving forces increase to help prevent nicks and cuts, and provide a smooth shave.

Abstract: A bow sight is comprised of at least two support structures, each support structure supporting a vertically oriented sight pin. Each support structure is adjustably attached to a mounting member that allows individual vertical adjustment of each support structure. The sight pins may be vertically aligned in an overlying manner to visually provide a single sight pin with multiple sight tips or horizontally aligned but vertically spaced to provide individually vertically adjustable sight tips.

Abstract: One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a method of targeting. The method includes positioning a sight point so that the sight point can be used to shoot targets located at different positions relative to the shooter. Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a sighting arrangement for facilitating the practice of the above-identified method.

Abstract: To obtain an accurate survey value even if a centering operation is simplified without using a specific target. When a survey point S is displayed on the screen of a display 20 as an image picked up by a CCD camera 38 in a process to perform an operation for placing a surveying instrument 10 directly above the survey point S, a centering operation is ended, and the survey point S is specified as a true centering point. Accordingly, coordinates (Xs, Ys) of the survey point S in which the instrument center point 0 is defined as an origin are calculated as a decentering amount (i.e., dislocation) of the survey point S with respect to an instrument center point 0.

Abstract: An alignment apparatus includes a central leg element and one or more secondary support leg elements in operative communication with the central leg element for providing support thereto. A sighting device rotatably attached to the central leg element includes an optical device having at least one optical element therein for permitting a user to view an area of interest in the direction of an optical device axis of sight and a laser-emitting device for emitting a laser beam along a laser axis of projection. The laser axis of projection is parallel to the optical device axis of sight. A method of aligning an underground structure is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fully adjustable masonry block tool for lifting, transporting, laying and leveling concrete block, webbed block corner block whether flat or rock faced with an attached leveling system. Tool is designed to center on and support a cement block of substantial weight, while giving more control to block layer. This invention in its entirety is a one piece unit which will be shown and described in further detail in claims, drawings and pictures of unit design.

Abstract: A geomagnetic sensor and method are provided. The geomagnetic sensor has a geomagnetic detection module for outputting an electric signal value corresponding to a geomagnetism, a tilt detection module for detecting a tilt angle with reference to a reference plane, a memory for storing a constant for each azimuth angle, and a central processing unit for performing a first azimuth computation using an initial value of the constants, the electric signal value and the tilt angle, and for performing a second azimuth computation by detecting from the memory a constant corresponding to the resultant azimuth of the first azimuth computation and using the detected constant. The method includes outputting an electric signal corresponding to a geomagnetism; normalizing the output electric signal; detecting a tilt angle with respect to a reference plane; performing a first azimuth computation; detecting a constant corresponding to the resultant azimuth; and performing a second azimuth computation.

Abstract: The motorized chalk box includes a chalk line reel having an internal ring gear. An electric motor drives a pinion gear, which engages the ring gear, thus resulting in a very compact assembly. The motor and gearing are sealed from the chalk dust reservoir, through which the chalk line passes. The housing comprises two components secured by a single screw to facilitate minor maintenance. A spring loaded, automatically releasing line clip extends from the distal end of the chalk line. The line clip includes a spring-loaded sleeve, which is biased against the anchor (screw, nail, etc.) when in place. Releasing the tension on the chalk line causes the sleeve to spring against the anchor, thus kicking the line clip away from the anchor. The chalk box may thus be operated using only one hand, greatly improving safety for workers in elevated environments.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to calibrating a measuring device by comparing a set of master measurement data against a set of current measurement data. Adjustments are made to the measuring device based on the difference between the current measurement data and the master measurement data.

Abstract: The positions of electrical boxes, switches and outlets are marked and accurately located by use of an integrated measuring apparatus having multiple sets of slots, indicia printed on left and right edges of the front side of the apparatus, and levels for positioning the apparatus vertically. The integrated electrician's measurement apparatus locates the electrical boxes, switches and outlets in horizontal level even when an irregular floor is present. Such electrical devices are positioned at required distances that meet code requirements without need for additional tools. Location and installation of the boxes is facilitated. The boxes are positioned quickly and accurately in compliance with applicable code requirements. Portions of pertinent sections of the code are provided for ready reference on the body of the integrated electrician's measuring apparatus.

Abstract: A height measuring apparatus and a bioinstrumentation apparatus with a height measuring device are provided capable of precise measurement accuracy without being affected by an examinee and being highly convenient to assemble, handle and operate. A height detector (a transceiver and a reflector or a transmitter and a receiver having a communication conformation with a laser or ultra sonic beam) has components arranged in a movable part (a head-contact arm or a movable bar) and in a stationary part (a height measurement unit (base platform) or a fixed bar) of a telescoping height measurement bar such that a communication signal route between the parts is not blocked when an examinee is standing thereon, to obtain a height measurement by detecting the distance between the movable and stationary parts.

Abstract: An apparatus for treating articles, in particular vehicle bodies, with at least one tempered, directed air jet comprises a housing, in which are formed a treatment chamber and at least one pressure chamber, which is separated from the treatment chamber by a partition wall. The tempered air is suppliable to the pressure chamber and may then flow as a directed air jet into the treatment chamber through a nozzle device, which penetrates an opening of the partition wall. The nozzle device is insertable from the treatment chamber into the partition wall and fastenable from the treatment chamber to the partition wall. Consequently, subsequent work on the nozzle device, in particular an exchange thereof, may be carried out more easily.

Abstract: The object is to provide a method for drying and storing activated aluminum fine particles which can be a hydrogen source for fuel cells for a long term without being deactivated. A thermal shock treatment as an activation of the aluminum fine particles, which repeats rapid heating and cooling, is performed to aluminum fine particles obtained by milling aluminum alloy; moisture contained in the activated aluminum fine particles is filtrated; said aluminum fine particles are pre-frozen; and the aluminum fine particles are freeze-dried and then stored in nitrogen atmosphere or vacuum-packed.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that incorporates an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a midsole and an outsole. The midsole defines an aperture with a first sidewall, and the midsole includes an insert positioned within the aperture. The insert has a second sidewall, with at least a portion of the second sidewall being spaced from the first sidewall to define a space between the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The outsole is secured to the midsole, and the outsole defines a ridge that is positioned within a lower portion of the space and between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

Abstract: A cushioning device for a footwear or shoe includes a chamber with a magnetically responsive fluid therein for absorbing and/or dampening vibrations and/or shocks. A magnetic member, such as an electromagnet, is provided for applying a magnetic field to the magnetic fluid to thereby vary the viscosity thereof.

Abstract: Foot-receiving devices, such as articles of footwear, include a foot-covering member and a foot-supporting member defining a foot-receiving chamber. One or more strap members may be provided for securing the device to a user's foot. At least one strap member may wrap at least one time around the top of the foot-receiving chamber and at least one time around the bottom of the foot-receiving chamber. Methods for providing such foot-receiving devices also are described.

Abstract: A shoe having ankle support for preventing an unwanted ankle movement during a predetermined activity comprises a support piece having an ankle support and legs extending downwardly from the ankle support where the legs are removably inserted down in a pocket formed on an outer surface of an ankle side shoe portion. The shoe further comprising a heal support pad embedded in the foot cover member extending around the heel of a wearer, a cap covering the ankle support of the support piece, and a cover band extending over each pocket and cap to secure the cap.

Abstract: Footwear having a sole, a retaining strap, and at least one decorative piece is provided. The retaining strap is attached to the sole, and the decorative pieces are releasably attached to the retaining strap, thereby allowing a wearer to remove and replace the decorative pieces in an interchangeable manner. The interchangeability of the decorative pieces allows the wearer to easily modify the visual appearance of the footwear.

Abstract: A foldable information card that is useful for storing related documents is provided. Specifically, a foldable card that may contain warranty or product information to be given to a consumer is provided. The foldable card has a storage pocket for related documents such as sales receipts. Additionally, the foldable card has a repositionable adhesive that may be used to secure the card in a folded configuration and prevent documents from falling out of the storage pocket. Information may be printed on the foldable card in more than one language.

Abstract: The mounting assembly of a license plate includes a license plate having at least one fastening aperture, a frame, on one side of which the license plate is mounted, a fixing member located at the other side of the frame, opposite to the license plate, and a fastening mechanism for coupling the license plate and the fixing member to the frame. The frame is provided with an opening and a shock-absorbing member fitted into the opening. The license plate is fastened to the frame by attaching the license plate to the shock-absorbing member.

Abstract: A display module for an illuminated display device is provided having a flexible, non-self-supporting, at least substantially translucent sheet and a plurality of spaced apart, horizontally disposed divider members positioned on one side of the sheet. Each of the divider members may include a retaining structure for retaining portions of display members in a predetermined position. A plurality of display members having translucent portions are positioned between spaced apart sets of divider members. An illuminated display device is also provided which includes a housing having an opening, at least one lighting source inside the housing for projecting light through the opening, and a display module. A method of assembling a display module in accordance with the invention is further provided.

Abstract: A case has a base end with a base plate and an open upper end thereby forming an interior recess. A spring has an upper end and a lower end positioned on the base plate. A follower is fabricated of metal with a polytetrafluoroethylene coating positioned within the recess upon the spring and with a central section having a downwardly extending front leg and a downwardly extending rear leg. The lower end of the rear leg has a 180 degree bend with an upwardly extending portion terminating in an inwardly extending portion overlying the central portion with a supplemental bend between the upwardly extending portion and the inwardly extending portion.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a firearm cartridge clip is disclosed, in which the clip has an elongated housing extending from an open top end to an enclosed bottom end defining an elongated cartridge storage chamber. The clip has a cartridge support seat mounted in the chamber above a separate elevator element. A chamber compression spring is mounted in the chamber between a base at the bottom end and the elevator element to urge the elevator element upward. A separate movement-restraining means is associated with the cartridge support seat to resist downward movement of the seat from the opening at the top end. The clip has a loading facilitating means for selectively rendering the compression spring ineffective to urge the seat upward to thereby reduce the manual effort required to load the clip.

Abstract: A securing mechanism for use in a holster, gun safe, base station, recharging/docking station, gun rack, or other safety housing for a firearm or other item, including one or more retaining members that engage the trigger guard, barrel, or other part of the firearm to prevent withdrawal of the firearm from the safety housing by anyone other than an authorized user of the firearm. The securing mechanism includes a biometric identification mechanism such as a fingerprint sensor for scanning fingerprint information of a prospective user of the firearm, and a processor for comparing the scanned biometric information with stored biometric information of an authorized user and releasing the retaining member only if the scanned biometric information matches that of the authorized user.

Abstract: A weapon stock, adapted to receive a firing assembly including a barrel and a receiver connected to the barrel. The stock has a first pistol grip interposed between a first forestock located towards a forward end and a butt stock located towards a rear end. In assembly with the firing assembly, the barrel is located adjacent to the first forestock towards the forward end. The stock further includes an elongated lower second forestock element spatially separated below the stock for at least part of its length at a location substantially at or below the first pistol grip and extending for a distance equal to or less than the distance between the barrel end distal to the receiver and the rear end of buttstock. The second forestock is attached to the stock at two or more attachment points wherein at one or more said attachment point(s) the second forestock is not integrally formed with said stock.

Abstract: A device for insertion into an existing beverage holder opening in a boat and receiving and supporting a handle of any length of a fishing rod. The device includes a cup and a tube. The cup is inserted into the existing beverage holder opening in the boat. The tube extends into, and upwardly, at an angle from, the cup, receives and supports the handle of the fishing rod, and has a bottom that is open so as to allow the handle of any length of the fishing rod to pass therethrough and be received and supported by the tube.

Abstract: A holder, a method of using the holder and a method of making the holder, for securely retaining a tool, pole or fishing rod without damaging the support, such holder comprises a main body and a clip. The main body has a hollow cylinder section (10); an ell-shaped tang section (20) at the top of the cylinder, ridge steps (22) on the tang section; and a rail section (30) formed on the exterior cylinder wall. The clip (70) has a snap (71) on one end and channel guides (72) at the other end to fit within the rail section (30). The clip slidably engages the rail section (30) and tang section (20) and is secured in place by closing the snap (71) on the ridge steps (22). The holder is made by an injection molding process using commercially available plastic resins.

Abstract: A non-woven mesh guard which can be inserted into a downspout opening in a rain gutter in order to prevent debris from entering the downspout is provided. The non-woven mesh includes a large free area to allow for the flow of water therethrough while preventing debris from entering the downspout. Anchor pins are installed in the guard to prevent it from being forced too far down into the downspout opening. Alternatively, the non-woven material may be formed such that it includes an enlarged top portion which rests in the base of the gutter over the downspout opening while a reduced size portion is inserted into the downspout.

Abstract: As used to trim a corner where a wall and a ceiling meet, a crown molding member has a planar portion, an intermediate portion, and a mounting flange. The planar portion is attached to the ceiling, in a first mode, or to the wall, in a second mode. The intermediate portion may have a coved, stepped, or curved profile. The mounting flange is attached to the wall, in the first mode, or to the wall, in the second mode. When applied to the mounting flange, drywall-finishing material, so-called “mud” in trade parlance, is pressed through apertures in the mounting flange, against the wall, in the first mode, or against the ceiling, in the second mode.

Abstract: A suspender bottom bracket for ceiling frameworks, includes a support wall that is adapted to be fastened to a rod of the suspender and is extended by two flanges in parallel planes that each have a rim parallel to the support wall, the two rims being directed toward the interior of the volume encompassed by the support wall and the planes of the flanges. The rims have at their end a fixing lug, the fixing lugs being on the opposite side of the support wall relative to the rims, perpendicular to the support wall, and are offset in a direction parallel to the planes of the flanges by a distance sufficient to provide a passage for the framework. The flanges that extend from the support wall as far as the rims have the overall shape of parallelograms.

Abstract: A truss and connector assembly for use in housing structures is shown. The connector provides a direct and integral mounting of the truss to the wall studs to provide increased mounting strength for the roof assembly to the side walls of a structure. A connector according to the invention can be integrally preassembled to a truss at one location and connected to remaining portions of the truss at a separate location.

Abstract: A structural reinforcing layer made from wire, a structural reinforcing composite layer made from wire, and the resulting load bearing structures made from or retrofitted with wire reinforced plastics and cements. Said layers and structures made from monofilament metallic or pre-cured composite materials twisted into multi-strand wire geometry optimized to mechanically shear load into rigid thermoplastic, thermoset, metallic or cementious resin systems. Wire geometry, count, size and strength/stiffness can be varied in combination with resin type, sheet structure, permeability and orientation to create layers intended for use in composite and cement based structures as originally molded reinforcement or retrofitted structural upgrades.

Abstract: A lidless vacuum packaging appliance whereby the number of movable parts is reduced is disclosed. A lidless appliance effectively reduces wear and tear of the appliance. Further, the lidless design allows for convenient placement in the operational environment of the appliance.

Abstract: A beverage bottling plant for filling bottles with a liquid beverage filling material, having a transfer device for the transfer of containers from a transfer starwheel to the carousel of a container handling machine. A transfer device for container handling machines such as fillers, rinsers or cappers for the handling of containers with a neck ring, with a circulating carousel on which there are handling spaces for the container, with at least one infeed starwheel, whereby the transfer device comprises a rigid transfer arm and optionally a drive system to move the transfer arm back and forth.

Abstract: Recumbent stacks of printed products are produced and strapped by supplying the printed products from above onto a conveying surface (2) where they are lined up in an upright position forming a continuously growing stack (6), separating discreet stacks (7) from the growing stack, stabilizing the discreet stacks with endplates (4), and conveying the stabilized stacks to a strapping position (12), in which a loop of strapping material is tightened around the stack (7). For conveying and strapping, the isolated stack (7) is gripped between two compression jaws (10, 11) that extend into the stack area (16) from a first side. In the strapping position (12), a strapping device (30) is situated on the side opposite the stack area (16). For strapping, at least part of the strapping device is moved horizontally in relation to the stack, and transverse to the stacking direction (S), thereby placing a loop of the strapping material around the stack.

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable multilayer film comprises (A) a first layer, which is an outer layer, and which comprises polyolefin; (B) a second layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyolefin, polystyrene, and polyurethane; (C) a third layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of amorphous polyester and polyester having a melting point of from about 130° C. to about 260° C.; (D) a fourth layer, which is an outer layer, the fourth layer comprising at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyester, polyamide and polyurethane. The first layer preferably serves as a seal layer in a heat-shrinkable bag. The third layer provides enhanced impact strength, optics, grease-resistance, and free-shrink of the film, and renders the tape more easily orientable.

Abstract: Process for producing packs made of thin cardboard with an outer wrapper made of shrink-wrap film. Folding tabs of the outer wrapper are connected to one another by full-surface-area heat sealing. The shrink-wrapping process for the outer wrapper may be initiated as a result. In order to ensure a correct form of the outer wrapper, the folding tabs, prior to the full-surface-area sealing operation, are connected to one another by a tack seal, with small, limited sealing surface areas, and are then sealed over the full surface area.

Abstract: An apparatus for wrapping an object having vertical sides and a top with a hood-shaped foil having a closed end and an open end fits the foil over the object in such a manner that excess-foil projections are formed at the closed end that project outward from the top of the object and an empty space is formed adjacent each projection between the foil and the object. The excess-foil projections are mechanically engaged and physically tucked between the object and the foil to push the projections into the respective empty spaces.

Abstract: A self-propelled forage harvester includes front and rear sets of driven ground wheels. The front set of wheels is driven through a transmission including an input shaft driven by a variable displacement motor and coupled to the front set of wheels by a gear train including one planetary gear set, (in one embodiment), and two planetary gear sets, (in a second embodiment). In both cases, the transmission is shiftable so as to establish at least first and second gear ratios. The shifting of the transmission is accomplished automatically by a control arrangement which takes into account the operating mode of the harvester so that a ratio for producing the correct velocity range for harvesting is established when the harvester is in a working operating mode, and a higher velocity range is established when the harvester is in a transport operating mode. Other operating parameters are sensed and used to automatically control hydraulic pump and/or motor displacement, and for controlling engine speed.

Abstract: A supporting arrangement for an agricultural working machine with at least one receiving device for receiving an agricultural working device has at least one support wheel arrangeable in a region facing the agricultural working device, the at least one support wheel being arranged forwardly of the at least one land wheel of an axle of the agricultural working machine as considered in a traveling direction, and a common envelope structure surrounding the at least one support wheel and the at least one land wheel located after the at least one support wheel as considered in the traveling direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a slippage apparatus adapted for use with a vegetation cutting device including a blade and a prime mover having an output shaft. The slippage apparatus includes an adapter rotatable with the blade. The adapter also includes a bore defining a sidewall. The slippage apparatus also includes an insert received in the bore. The insert includes an aperture to receive the output shaft, a first radial thickness, and a second radial thickness defining a groove having a bottom surface spaced from the sidewall. The second radial thickness is less than the first radial thickness. The insert also includes a first key extending toward a central axis of the out shaft that engages a keyway in the output shaft. The first key is positioned adjacent the groove. The insert is adapted to at least partially crack at the groove when the blade strikes an object.

Abstract: A supporting disc for a supporting disc bearing of open-end spinning rotors has a disc-like base body, on whose outer circumference a tire-like covering is applied. On a front side of the supporting disc facing the operator's side of the spinning aggregate, a cylinder-shaped permanent magnet for non-contact speed monitoring is arranged at a distance from the axis of the supporting disc. For the purpose of the correction of mass imbalances, the permanent magnet is inserted into a through bore hole, which is filled out by the permanent magnet only up to a gradation of diameters which serves as a stopping surface. As the permanent magnet is arranged in the transition area between the base body and the tire-like covering, the part of the through bore hole not filled out by the permanent magnet can be filled out by the covering.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device and method for building a consumable refill that includes the steps of fabricating a plurality of arrays of detachably connected consumable parts along a first direction, stacking the arrays of detachably connected consumable parts along a second direction and bonding the stacked arrays of detachably connected consumable parts at an outer surface formed by one or more aligned marginal surfaces of the detachably connected consumable parts. In one embodiment, a staple refill includes a number of staple wire sheets stacked along a direction normal to a plane of each of the staple wire sheets. The staple wire sheets are bonded at an outer surface formed by one or more aligned marginal surfaces of the plurality of staple wires.

Abstract: A fuel control system for a gas turbine engine is disclosed that includes a flow path carrying fuel from a fuel source to a combustion chamber, an ecology valve 124 for removing a quantity of fuel from the flow path, the ecology valve 124 being shiftable in a first direction from a first position to a second position and in a second direction from said second position to said first position and a fuel line 115 connected between the flow path and the ecology valve 124 for moving fuel between the flow path and the ecology valve 124 to bias the ecology valve 124 toward the second position, where the fuel line 115 is configured, such as by the inclusion of an orificed check valve 150 therein, to allow fuel to move therethrough away from the ecology valve 124 at a greater rate than toward the ecology valve 124.

Abstract: A variable geometry pre-mixing fuel injector (50) for injecting a fuel/air mix in a downstream direction, comprising: an air inlet (60); a fuel inlet (58) positioned downstream of the air inlet (60); a duct (56) extending at least downstream of the fuel inlet (58) to define a fuel and air pre-mixing zone (62), that narrows to form an opening (64); and means for varying the flow of fuel/air mix from the pre-mixing zone (62) through the opening (64).

Abstract: The present invention is a gas turbine engine system containing a compressor stage, a pulse detonation stage, and a turbine stage. During operation of the engine system, compressed flow from the compressor stage is directed to at least one off-axis pulse detonation tube in the pulse detonation stage. The off-axis pulse detonation tube detonates a mixture containing the compressed flow and a fuel to create a detonation wave, which is routed to an inlet portion of a reverse flow turbine. The exhaust flow from the reverse flow turbine is then directed away from the engine through ducting.

Abstract: An air-fuel ratio control system has an upstream catalyst, a downstream catalyst, a first sensor for detecting a first air-fuel ratio present upstream the upstream catalyst, a second sensor for detecting a second air-fuel ratio present between the catalysts and a third sensor for detecting a third air-fuel ratio present downstream the downstream catalyst. An ECU determines a target second air-fuel ratio based on the detected third air-fuel ratio, and a target first air-fuel ratio based on the target second air-fuel ratio and the detected second air-fuel ratio. The ECU feedback controls an air-fuel ratio of mixture based on the target first air-fuel ratio and the detected first air-fuel ratio. The target first air-fuel ratio is corrected based on the detected third air-fuel ratio so that a change in the target first air-fuel ratio becomes smaller in a predetermined range other than a normal range.

Abstract: An exhaust-gas cleaning system for cleaning the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine with self ignition and/or with direct fuel injection has at least one oxidizing catalytic converter, disposed in an exhaust conduit of the engine, and has at least one device, disposed downstream of the oxidizing catalytic converter for the selective catalytic reduction of the exhaust gases. A delivery device integrated with the at least one oxidizing catalytic converter delivers a reducing agent into the exhaust-gas stream of the engine. A corresponding method for cleaning the exhaust gases of an internal combustion engine is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling injection of a reductant into a NOx containing exhaust gas stream from a combustion engine, where combustion of a known fuel takes place and where the NOx is reduced by selective catalytic reduction, SCR, in the presence of a SCR catalyst, comprising establishing signals related to exhaust gas flow, HOx concentration in the exhaust gas stream upstream of the catalyst, exhaust gas temperature upstream of the SCR catalyst, exhaust gas temperature downstream of the SCR catalyst and to input data for catalyst characteristics. From the signals an adjusted amount of the reductant is calculated by using a calculated amount of reductant and a value d(E*T)/dt, where E is the exhaust gas flow, T is the exhaust gas temperature upstream of the catalyst and t is time.

Abstract: A filter (10) which traps particulate matter contained in the exhaust gas of a diesel engine (20) for a vehicle is regenerated by fuel injection control. A controller (16) calculates a representative value of the operating condition of the diesel engine (20) during a latest predetermined time period, and determines the traveling condition of the vehicle on the basis of this representative value. When the representative value corresponds to a highway traveling condition, fuel injection control is performed in accordance with a pattern for burning all of the particulate matter trapped in the filter (10). Under any other conditions, fuel injection control is performed in accordance with another pattern. Hence optimum filter regeneration can be performed depending on the traveling condition of the vehicle.