Abstract: Disclosed is a hinge device (2, 22) comprising a lever (6) that is provided with two top parts (4, 5). Said two top parts (4, 5) are used for assembling the lever (6) and are pivotable about one respective pin located at the ends of the lever (6). Two traction ropes (8, 9) are provided which grip the two top parts (4, 5) at gripping points (12, 13, 16, 17) located on different sides of a plane that is defined by the two pins.

Abstract: One side portion of an intermediate member 6 is inserted in one side portion of a tubular portion 71 of a fixed member 7 and rotatably coupled to the one side portion of the tubular portion 71 in this state. A vertical slit 71c is formed in the other side portion of the tubular portion 71 of a fixed member 7 so as to extend across the tubular portion 71. A lateral slit 71d that extends in a circumferential direction of the tubular portion 71 is formed at an intersection portion of the tubular portion 71 and the attachment plate 72 so as to intersect with the vertical slit 71c at a center portion of the lateral slit 71d. The vertical slit 71c and the lateral slit 71d define, as a displacement portion 71e, 71e, a portion that can be displaced to a radial direction outer side of the tubular portion 71.

Abstract: A tool device includes a hollow handle, a tool, and a coupling unit. The coupling unit connects detachably the handle and the tool, and includes first and second coupling members, and a shank member. The first coupling member engages detachably the handle. The shank member is coupled to the first coupling member and extends into the handle. The second coupling member is coupled to the tool, is disposed in the handle, and engages detachably the shank member.

Abstract: A decorative fastener for use upon an item to be worn by the user; the item to be worn may be a shoe, an item of clothing (including shirts, hats and caps, or the like), or even a pet collar. The fastener features two parts that may be connected together on opposite sides of the item to be worn, with the item situated between the bottom part and the top part. The fastener also includes an ornament portion attachable temporarily to one side of the top part, there being decoration of any desired type or appearance on the ornament portion. Assortments of different ornament portions are interchangeable for temporary attachment to the top part. A variety of decorations accordingly may selectively be used in combination with the shoe or other item.

Abstract: A lanyard assembly comprising a strap and an attachment or connection element, wherein the strap is a flat neck strap (10) having two adjacent opposed ends angularly joined together in a V-shape whereby forming a closed loop with an engagement portion (11) on which the attachment or connection element is provided. The engagement portion is formed in such a manner that the strip (10) gives a closer fit to the body and will not get twisted whereby a stamped or printed side thereof can be always fully exposed to view.

Abstract: A fastening system that comprises an elongate strap body having a pair of opposed side portions and a top surface between the side portions. The fastening system also has a plurality of spaced male protrusions extending therefrom the top surface of the elongate strap body a protrusion height. Each protrusion has two faces and a protrusion axis, which is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The fastening system comprises the ability to form a slit in the top surface of the strap body at almost any location. The slit may generally extend between the pair of side portions, substantially parallel to the protrusion axis and between adjacent male protrusions. The slit may also have end segments extending substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the elongate strap body, forming a “tongue.

Abstract: An improved tool for locking a band clamp, and an improved lock for a band clamp is disclosed. The tool includes a knife body having a knife edge that progressively cuts the free end of the band over a period of time, rather than simultaneously cutting the entire band width. In one embodiment, this is accomplished with a knife edge that is non-linear. The tool further includes a punch with a rounded or hemispherical shaped leading tip that forms an improved locking dimple. The locking dimple forms an improved lock having side walls that are, at least in part, parallel with the walls of the surrounding aperture in the band. By varying the profile of the knife edge, the punch can more fully form an improved locking dimple.

Abstract: A molded polymer snap fastener, including a first portion having a plurality of first barbs extending outwardly therefrom, the first barbs each having a first radius R1 and the second portion having a plurality of second barbs extending outwardly therefrom, the second barbs having a second radius R2. The first barbs are arranged along a first substantially circular line, the first substantially circular line having a third radius R3. The second barbs are arranged along a second substantially circular line, the second substantially circular line having a fourth radius R4. The third radius R3 is different from the fourth radius R4 and the second barbs and the first barbs are arranged such that the second barbs fall into spaces between the first barbs when the first portion and the second portion are mated.

Abstract: A spring fastener engages the rib of a first part, such as a plastic panel for example, like a pillar for example, may be engaged, and they are also suitable to be engaged reversibly in a slot of second part, such as a metal sheet for example, like the frame of a car for example. The spring fastener comprises engagement springs having a peak, engagement regions and-side cuts in the vicinity of the peak, for example within the engagement regions. The side-cuts, of preferably triangular shape, increase the lever/angle pulling force (pulling force applied on the first part and away from the spring fastener, in order to separate the first part from a second part connected together with the spring fastener). According to one embodiment, the fastener comprises barbs with inwardly bent front ends, and the engagement regions further have hindrance portions.

Abstract: A portable grasping device for gripping door handles, water faucets, toilet seats, toilet flush handles and the like which might be handled by the public and accordingly contaminated by germs is described. The device has two arms, one or both of which bear on their inner surfaces a resilient gripping material which may conform to the shape of an item being handled and which may also provide a gripping friction. The material is thick enough on the arm(s) to be compressed slightly when the device is closed, trapping within the device germs which may be transferred to the surface of the material when the device has been used. The device is releasably lockable into a locked position, and can conveniently be locked and unlocked by one hand of a user, requiring little force to use.

Abstract: A buckle device is provided with a lock plate that engages with a tongue plate that is inserted into the device body and that holds the tongue plate inside the device body, and a lock member that engages with the lock plate and prevents the lock plate from moving to a released position, and the lock member has a body portion and a shaft that supports the body portion within the device body. The body portion of the lock member is formed from a sintered metal, and the shaft is formed from a metal and is integrally press fit into the body portion. The strength of the shaft, which receives the load of the body portion, is secured and at the same time it is possible to achieve miniaturization and weight securement of the body portion.

Abstract: A burial urn for cremated remains which utilizes a top loaded lid. The urn lacks a hole and plug on the bottom surface. The urn prevents any leakage of contents by means of a bottom hole. The lid may have a gasket, a threaded member or other means for securing the lid onto the urn. The lid may also have a locking device for restricted access to the interior of the urn.

Abstract: A casket assembly includes a casket body, lid, and insert. The body may be arranged in at least two configurations, one of which is a low profile arrangement that allows for a reduced shipping volume. The insert is made from a leak resistant material, and fits inside the casket body. The profile of the shipping configuration is not altered when the insert is in place. The lid fits both configurations of the casket body. Handholds on the casket are spaced off-center to better distribute the weight of the contents.

Abstract: A paper machine belt that includes at least one layer having parallel yarns. Additionally, a ratio of a volume of the parallel yarns in the at least one layer to a void volume in the at least layer is greater than 1:1.

Abstract: An apparatus for the water-jet treatment of a textile web has a perforated drum having an outer surface, a coarse-mesh screen overlying the outer surface, and a fine-mesh screen or tube overlying the coarse-mesh screen. This fine-mesh tube has annularly continuous filaments shrunk so as to press the coarse-mesh screen against the outer drum surface.

Abstract: A separator sheet for manufacturing an electric double layer capacitor, and a method for manufacturing the electric double layer capacitor using the same, are provided. According to an embodiment, the separator sheet for manufacturing the electric double layer capacitor comprises: a plurality of separators; and a resin film holding the plurality of separators, wherein the separators are disposed in the resin film at a predetermined interval.

Abstract: A method of making an orientation-insensitive ultra-wideband coupling capacitor, including the steps of securing an unterminated multi-layer capacitor of a low frequency portion of the orientation-insensitive ultra-wideband coupling capacitor, coating completely the unterminated multi-layer capacitor of the low frequency portion with an adhesion layer having opposing ends, creating a circumferential slot around the adhesion layer and thereby electrically separating the opposing ends of the adhesion layer from each other thereby restoring capacitance and forming a slotted body, applying a solder dam coating to all surfaces defining the circumferential slot to protect the circumferential slot, and plating the opposing ends of the adhesion layer so as to form solderable connections and thereby form the orientation-insensitive ultra-wideband coupling capacitor.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an actuator device configured to prevent separation of a vibration plate and to enhance durability and reliability, and a liquid-jet apparatus are provided. The method includes the steps of forming a vibration plate on one surface of a substrate, and forming a piezoelectric element having a lower electrode, a piezoelectric layer, and an upper electrode on the vibration plate. The step of forming a vibration plate at least includes an insulation film forming step of forming an insulation film made of zirconium oxide by forming a zirconium layer on the one surface side of the substrate in accordance with a sputtering method and subjecting the zirconium layer to thermal oxidation by inserting the substrate formed with the zirconium layer to a thermal oxidation furnace heated to a temperature greater than or equal to 700° C. at a speed greater than or equal to 200 mm/min.

Abstract: In a method for manufacturing a piezoelectric actuator, a ceramic sintered body is prepared and a size of the ceramic sintered body is adjusted in a thickness direction defined below by grinding piezoelectric ceramic layers, included in the ceramic sintered body, located outermost in the thickness direction. In the ceramic sintered body, internal electrodes are each disposed between piezoelectric ceramic layers. The thickness direction is defined as the direction along the thickness of the piezoelectric ceramic layer. Each of the inert sections are disposed on at least one side of the active section, for driving the piezoelectric actuator, in the thickness direction. Dummy internal electrodes are arranged in the inert sections such that each of the dummy internal electrodes are each located between ceramic layers. The thickness of the piezoelectric ceramic layers disposed between the dummy internal electrodes increases with distance from the active section.

Abstract: A measurement error correcting method and electronic component characteristic measuring device capable of accurately coping with an electronic component which includes nonsignal line ports and whose electrical characteristics are changed by a jig.

Abstract: A joint assembly and method for end-wise connection of two chimney components wherein each component has an open end section with a flanged extremity. The assembly includes an inner tubular collar having one end insertable in one end section of a first chimney component and an opposite end insertable in one end section of a second chimney component. A tubular band is mounted exteriorly to the collar. The flange extremity of the first chimney component is connected to the flange extremity of the second chimney component so as to secure the end sections to one another with the collar and the tubular band mounted therein.

Abstract: A method for assembling a prefabricated modular carwash assembly, including a carwash module and an equipment module, and transporting the assembly to a predetermined building site includes the fabrication of the carwash and equipment modules at an origin and transporting those modules to a desired location. The carwash module includes a skeletal system secured on a flooring, wherein the skeletal system supports the carwash equipment. The equipment module is constructed like the carwash module, and is positioned proximate the carwash module at the building site. The equipment module includes washing and drying components such as a water pumping station and an air compressor for generating a stream of air to dry the vehicle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of riveting a first element to a second element, comprising a preparation step during which the first element is applied in contact with the second element, and an insertion step during which a rivet (3) is entrained so as to pass through the two elements (1, 2). According to the invention, the method comprises a presentation step between the preparation step and the insertion step, during which penetration surface (6) of the rivet (3) is brought into contact with a portion of the surface of a first element (1), the penetration surface (6) being shaped such that during the insertion step, the rivet (3) entrains the surface portion so as to trap a portion of volume (11) of the first element (1) between the rivet (3) and the second element (2).

Abstract: Fastener clearing systems and methods for a fastener delivery system are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes an extractor tool having one or more vacuum generators in fluid communication with a catcher for retaining fasteners during transport. The vacuum generators are selectively activated to draw fasteners into the catcher. A backflow port is formed in the extractor tool and introduces pressurized air into the catcher to dislodge fasteners that adhere to the catcher after the vacuum generators have been deactivated. The backflow port may be formed in a fitting positioned between vacuum generators and securing the vacuum generators to one another. The vacuum generators and fitting may define a common fluid channel opening into a fastener seat adapted to receive a portion of a fastener.

Abstract: A method for producing a breech slide of a firearm in a metal injection molding process. The process includes the following steps: a green body is injected in an injection mold. The green body is cooled. The binder is removed from the green body to form a brown body. Then the brown body is sintered.

Abstract: An accelerometer and a method of fabricating an integrated accelerometer comprises the steps of providing an SOI wafer with a selected resistivity to eliminate any need for additional doping of the SOI wafer, providing a single mask on the SOI wafer, and simultaneously defining all components of the accelerometer in the SOI wafer without using any pn-junctions to define any piezoresistive components and to provide the same resistivity of all components. The step of simultaneously defining all components of the accelerometer in the SOI wafer comprises defining all components of a linear or angular accelerometer.

Abstract: An inertial sensor includes a mesoscaled disc resonator comprised of micro-machined substantially thermally non-conductive wafer with low coefficient of thermal expansion for sensing substantially in-plane vibration, a rigid support coupled to the resonator at a central mounting point of the resonator, at least one excitation electrode within an interior of the resonator to excite internal in-plane vibration of the resonator, and at least one sensing electrode within the interior of the resonator for sensing the internal in-plane vibration of the resonator. The inertial sensor is fabricated by etching a baseplate, bonding the substantially thermally non-conductive wafer to the etched baseplate, through-etching the wafer using deep reactive ion etching to form the resonator, depositing a thin conductive film on the through-etched wafer.

Abstract: An improved electrical terminal attachment process for a wound polymer film/foil or metallized film capacitor is described that minimizes thermal damage to the capacitor structure and improves the current carrying capability of the capacitor. The process employs an electrically conductive adhesive that can be cured at low temperatures. The disclosed process improves the reliability of the capacitor when used at high RMS or pulsed currents. It also enables capacitor application structures with reduced equivalent series inductance that would be otherwise difficult or impossible to fabricate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are disclosed for assembling a first component, such as a switch pad, to a second component, such as a circuit board.

Abstract: A monitoring device monitors an apparatus that clinches together sheet metal panels. In particular, a die assembly positioned on one side of the panels has a button forming die cavity defined by an anvil at the bottom of the die cavity and a plurality of radially moveably die blades at the side of the cavity. A plunger is positioned on the other side of the panels and registers with the die assembly so that linear displacement of the plunger plastically deforms the panels axially into the die assembly to engage with the anvil and then further linear displacement of the plunger will then deform the panels radially outward as permitted by the outward radial movement of the moveable die blades. Transducers measure the linear displacement of the plunger, the radial outward displacement of the radially moveable die blades, and the magnitude of the axial force applied against the anvil.

Abstract: A method of joining two pieces of helically wound armored cable sheathing, including trimming adjacent ends of the two pieces of armored cable sheathing to provide complimentary interlocking features. The two pieces of armored cable sheathing are threadably coupled by engaging the complimentary interlocking features and twisting the two pieces of armored cable sheathing. An electrically conductive member is placed in electrical contact with both of the pieces of armored cable sheathing, and a protective covering is applied over the joint between the two pieces of armored cable sheathing to mechanically coupled the pieces of armored cable sheathing to prevent the untwisting of the pieces.

Abstract: A method is for repairing and/or modifying component parts of a gas turbine. First, at least one, particularly damaged section of the component part that is to be repaired is cut out of the component part. In addition, if it does not exist, a data record is generated for a replacement part that is to be produced. The replacement part is subsequently produced with the aid of a rapid manufacturing process. Subsequently, the replacement part produced is integrated into the component part that is to be repaired.

Abstract: A system and method for reconfiguring an airfoil of a turbine vane segment. In at least one embodiment, the system may be used to straighten an airfoil of a turbine vane segment to remove lean, twist, or racking, or any combination thereof. The airfoil may be straightened by applying a load to an inner shroud in a direction that is generally tangential to an outer shroud of the turbine vane segment. Orifices may be cut into the airfoil suction side, inboard of the outer shroud, to facilitate the straightening process. The orifices may be sealed upon completion of the process.

Abstract: A method facilitates extending the useful life of a turbine engine including a combustor and a turbine downstream from and in flow communication with the combustor. The method comprises identifying at least a portion of the combustor that is at least one of distressed, worn, deteriorated, satisfied pre-determined threshold data, and beyond serviceable limits, identifying at least one enhancement kit for installation within the combustor, and removing at least two portions of the combustor including at least two of a combustor dome assembly, a swirler/cowl assembly, and the combustor inner and outer liners. The method also comprises installing the enhancement kit within the turbine engine such that a useful life of the turbine engine is facilitated to be increased.

Abstract: A method for reconfiguring an airfoil of a turbine vane segment. In at least one embodiment, the method may be used to straighten an airfoil of a turbine vane segment to remove lean, twist, or racking, or any combination thereof. The airfoil may be straightened by heating the airfoil to no more than 750 degrees F. while applying a load to an inner shroud in a direction that is generally tangential to an outer shroud of the turbine vane segment. The load is up to 6000 lbf. Orifices may be cut into the airfoil suction side, inboard of the outer shroud, to facilitate the straightening process. The orifices may be sealed upon completion of the process.

Abstract: Bucket tips and covers for the bucket tips are robotically welded to one another. Profiles of the bucket tips are patterned on the covers and openings generally corresponding to those profiles are formed through the covers. The openings may be stepped to limit the penetration of the bucket tip into the cover and the weld material is robotically applied to fill the remainder of the cover opening unoccupied by the bucket tip. Alternatively, the bucket tips may have a shoulder to limit penetration of the bucket tips in the cover openings. The weld is then stress relieved and machined to form a continuous smooth outer surface.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a turbine nozzle assembly using a fixture including a biasing mechanism. The method includes moving the biasing mechanism from a biased first position to a second position using at least one of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical power, positioning at least one datum of the turbine nozzle assembly adjacent at least one datum location point on the fixture, and aligning the turbine nozzle assembly at least one datum with the at least one datum location point by releasing the biasing mechanism such that the biasing mechanism moves from the second position into contact with the turbine nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A fixture assembly for securely positioning a plurality of blades loosely assembled on to a rotor of a gas turbine engine in which axial clamping forces are translated to apply radial expansion forces on the blades to simulate a centrifugal force on the blades during engine operation.

Abstract: A method for producing an ink jet head including, on a substrate, a piezoelectric element for discharging an ink from a discharge port, and an ink flow path communicating with the discharge port so as to correspond to the piezoelectric element, the method comprising in this order a step of providing, on the substrate, a mold material corresponding to the ink flow path, a step of providing a wall material of the ink flow path so as to cover the mold material, a step of eliminating a portion of the substrate corresponding to the piezoelectric element thereby forming a space in the substrate, and a step of eliminating the mold material thereby forming the ink flow path.

Abstract: An outer rim molded material is molded by forging or casting, a portion of the outer rim which extends from a hump to a bead seat is separated from part of a rim flange precursor 2a and is caused to fall in a sloping fashion inwards of a wheel width so as to form a bead seat precursor 12a, and the bead seat precursor 12a so formed is then joined to be welded to a top or side of a rim well rising portion precursor 5b. An external surface is cut to be finished to a proper shape, and an annular hollow portion 8 is formed underneath a lower surface of the bead seat portion.

Abstract: A method of making a front hub of a bicycle comprises: swaging a straight pipe into an hour-glass-shaped semi product, extruding the semi-product to form a face chuck, punching a plurality of holes in the face chuck of the semi-product, trimming the semi-product; and chamfering the holes of the semi-product to form a chamfer structure. A method of making a rear hub of a bicycle comprises: swaging a straight pipe into an hour-glass-shaped semi product, extruding the semi-product to form a face chuck, punching a plurality of holes in the face chuck of the semi-product, binding an edge of an end of the semi-product, necking down the edge-bound end of the semi-product, trimming the semi-product, and chamfering the holes of the semi-product to form a chamfer structure on an edge of the respective holes.

Abstract: A hair cutting head, for use in a hair cutting apparatus comprising: an elongated heated wire suitable for heating hair growing from a skin surface; and at least one blade, placed at one side of the elongated heated wire, the at least one blade being situated and configured to cut the hair which has been heated by the heated wire, wherein the wire is heated to a temperature of at least 50° C.

Abstract: Razors and systems for wet shaving are provided. The razors include a heating element and a heating material that may be heated by the heating element. Some systems include a holder for the razor, comprising contacts positioned to engage electrical contacts of the razor and deliver power from a power source to the heating element.

Abstract: The present invention arose as a result of the absence in prior art of a means of producing an oscillating motion of the cutter foils in an electric shaver with rotary cutting heads that are in planetary motion. In current practice the cutter foils are stationary when the cutters are rotating. In the present invention the cutter foils can be engaged to oscillate when the cutters are rotating and can be disengaged to use the shaver in the conventional manner.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment providing one or more improvements includes a heated blade for cutting a synthetic line or rope as well as heated sealing cylinders for sealing the cut or raw ends against raveling. The cutter can accommodate lines of a variety of diameters. The cutter is powered by a rechargeable battery and is portable and safe for use in a marine environment. Other embodiments seal the raw ends by shrinking a heat-shrinkable tubing over the raw ends.

Abstract: A trimmer head includes a housing encasing one or more impinging gear mechanisms. Each impinging gear mechanism includes at least one guide chamber disposed in the housing of trimmer head, and a pair of gripping gears located on opposed sides of an opening through which the trimmer line strip is received. The gripping gears engage the trimmer line strip upon insertion of the strip into the housing. At least one of the pair of gripping gears is located within the guide chamber and is movable linearly with respect to guide chamber, to permit securing of the trimmer line strip between the pair of gripping gears.

Abstract: A trimmer comprising a cutting filament head adapted to be rotatably driven by a drive motor. A cutting filament extends out of the cutting filament head and defines a path during a trimming operation. A guard is provided, and in a trimming position of the trimmer a portion of the guard is disposed between the path of the cutting filament and the ground.

Abstract: A kitchen utensil has a handle and a utensil head connected to the handle. A supporting member is integrally formed as a part of the handle and is positioned relative to the handle and the head to support the head above a work surface when the utensil is resting on the work surface with the supporting member borne against the work surface. This eliminates the need to use a “spoon rest,” a plate, or a napkin for preventing the utensil from engaging the work surface and/or from dripping contents from the utensil onto the work surface.

Abstract: A foldable utensil set including a bowl, dish, cup and spoon each foldable from a prescored plastic sheet which is semitransparent to allow angled folds at the corner to be visible as an aesthetic feature. The rims of the bowl and cup have portions at two different levels to prevent liquid from reaching the level of the mating snaps used to secure the bowl and cup in the folded condition. The spoon is folded from a flat sheet having two contiguous sections scored so as to form a handle and bowl portion when folded. The dish has side edges stiffened with a fold over section which also holds the folds in position. Oval shaped scoring is provided as an aesthetic feature and to aid in forming corners on the utensils when being folded.

Abstract: A triple function slitting, picking, and holding safety blade for use in the graphic arts trade, for slitting through, picking up, and holding portions of computer cut vinyl adhesive material. A slight rotation of a user's blade holding tool changes a blade's function from slitting to picking to hold-down modes with increased user safety with its restricted blade penetration and with fewer carpal tunnel stress motions required in its use. A notch within a cutting edge of and near to a cutting edge tip of a generally triangular shaped cutting blade end exposes a new cutting edge tip, with an area between said tip locations being curvedly and or angularly bent to produce a pointed picking hook with an exterior blunt surface for serving as a material hold down tool, and wherein said bend further exposes said new cutting edge tip with sufficient clearance to slit a material's planar surface.