Abstract: A method of producing a pagewidth inkjet printhead to have structures of a plurality of nozzle openings defined through a single surface layer is provided In the method, the structures are formed in-situ on a substrate having heater elements for heating ink so that the surface layer has a thickness of ten microns or less and so that each nozzle opening is defined as a hole through the surface layer in association with at least one of the heater elements, and the structures are arranged to extend across a pagewidth. The nozzle openings are formed so that gas bubbles in the ink formed by the heating causes ejection of drops of the ink through the nozzle openings in a predetermined direction with respect to the pagewidth.

Abstract: At present, the reposition of base plates in the electrochemical process, as a result of the rejection which takes place in the cathode stripping machine system, is carried out manually or using mechanical equipment, which implies a loss in the efficiency of the stripping system, high exposure to risk associated to the removal of plates and additional labor force being used to replace these plates to the productive processes. Due to the above, a robot system and a robotic method have been developed for the reposition and/or removal of base plates from cathode stripping machines.

Abstract: At present, the different electrometallurgical processes in which there are a lot of cathodes and/or base plates movement constantly requires transfer stations to pass from one chain to another, from one equipment to another or for a change in direction. At present, transfer stations are composed of hydraulic mechanisms with low availability and high maintenance costs. Due to the above, a robot system and method have been developed to move and guide the base plates and cathodes synchronized with different equipments or mechanisms replacing the current transfer stations. The robotic system is composed mainly by a robotic manipulator (1) of at least 5 degrees of freedom, and a gripping mechanism (2) which allows to take and release the base plates and/or cathodes according to a programmed logic.

Abstract: A method is provided for marking a vehicle wheel for subsequent identification. The method includes the steps of forming a wheel shape, and marking the wheel shape with a first ID mark. The wheel shape is then machined in regions including that of the first ID mark to create a finished wheel. The finished wheel is then marked with a second ID mark.

Abstract: A method is intended for manufacturing a bicycle spoked wheel. By inserting the nipples or barrels for the attachment of the spokes in the spoke attachment seats from the inside of the spoke attachment chamber instead of from the outside, after having inserted them in the chamber from a suitably sized opening, the rim of the bicycle wheel can be manufactured even without additional openings, still using conventional nipples or barrels.

Abstract: An image drum for selectively adsorbing toner in a printing apparatus is provided. A method and a configuration of ring electrodes formed on an outside of a drum body is also provided. That is, a control board is mounted inside the drum body, of which a plurality of terminals is externally exposed in the cylindrical drum body, and a photocurable resin is coated on the circumferential surface. Ring electrodes are then formed on circumferential surface of the drum body, by rotating the drum body and allowing an ultraviolet ray through the mask pattern onto the drum body to harden the liquid photocurable resin after contacting a mask-patterned mold mask to the circumferential surface of the drum body.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing dynamic pressure bearing member is provided. A method of manufacturing a dynamic pressure bearing member, by providing a metal mold die including a core pin provided with protruding stripes of a predetermined shape formed on an outer peripheral surface for forming dynamic pressure grooves, and injecting molten resin in the metal mold die to form at least a series of dynamic pressure grooves on an inner peripheral surface with a circular cross-section in an inner circumferential direction, includes the step of pulling out in a forced pullout manner one of the core pin from the dynamic pressure bearing member or the dynamic pressure bearing member from the core pin in an axial direction of the dynamic pressure bearing member after curing the molten resin, in a condition in which a free space is provided around an outer periphery of the molded dynamic pressure bearing member.

Abstract: The inventive tool for cutting a hardened shield of cables used in harsh environment is configured with a spindle support unit and a spindle unit which is pivotally mounted to the spindle support so as to controllably vary a depth at which a cutting wheel fixed to the spindle unit penetrates a cable.

Abstract: A pipe cutting supplemental apparatus and method prevents thin-walled pipe from collapsing when being cut with a standard pinch roll cutter. The tool may be embodied as a solid cylindrical insert, or a hollow cylindrical sleeve.

Abstract: Ergonimic hand tools according to the present disclosure provides variations in finger relief to accommodate variations in human physiology and an aligning finger handle that aligns the users fingers into a minimum stress position relative to each other and to the thumb.

Abstract: A work tool according to the invention is configured in such a manner that when an operator performs a predetermined operation by gripping a gripping section and opening/closing an active section, the opening and closing operation can be achieved smoothly without employing a spring by gripping the gripping section strongly and releasing the same because a repulsive force of magnets urges two pressure-nipping members in the direction in which the gripping section opens.

Abstract: The present invention is a mechanically assisted scissors that enhances user comfort, ease of use, and safety. The scissors includes first and second scissor members that have first and second blades and first and second handles, respectively. The scissors has a biasing means enclosed within a chamber, and a locking mechanism.

Abstract: An axe or hammer includes axe head or hammer head with assembling blind hole and a handle, wherein the bottom part of the assembling blind hole is averted tapered shape, and. the part of the assembling blind hole, which is away from the bottom part of the assembling blind hole and is above the middle part and below the top part of the assembling blind hole, has a tubular shape. In the assembling blind hole there is an inverted wedge whose shape corresponds with the shape of the blind hole, the handle is tubular, whose front part for assembling locates between the blind hole and the inverted taper part of the wedge.

Abstract: A cast-cutter for use in removing a cast from a patient comprises a body (20), cutting means (18, 148, 230) supported by the body (20), and a protection member (16, 204, 206, 236, 244) supported by the body (20) and adapted to be positioned between the cutting means (18, 148, 230) and the patient, to protect the skin of the patient. In one disclosed embodiment the cutting means cuts a cast by a shearing action. In another disclosed embodiment the cutting means cuts a cast by an abrading action.

Abstract: A height adjustment device for the arm of an engraving machine is disclosed herein. Present invention provides a turn knob on a holding piece having threaded portion engaged to a threaded hole on the arm, so that when making height adjustment, the weight of the arm is supported by the present invention, but by user's strength, greatly enhancing the safety of operation and the precision of making such adjustment.

Abstract: In a marking device having a laser and a fastening element, especially simple, fast and precise marking of workpieces is attained by providing that the marking device includes a goniometer.

Abstract: A level assembly includes a housing having a level mounted within. The housing includes a first arm and a second arm slidably attached to the housing. The first and second arms are both stored in storage positions. Fastener locators associated with each arm are both stored in storage positions. During use the fastener locators are pivoted to an extended position.

Abstract: An intrinsic gauging device for a ferrule type tube fitting of the type having a coupling nut, a coupling body and at least one ferrule, includes a precisely formed marking on the coupling nut that is visually perceptible that indicates the pull-up position of the tube fitting assembly.

Abstract: A single-scale, single-drive coordinate measuring machine that compensates for hysteresis error caused by friction at the non-driven end of the bridge. The coordinate measuring machine is calibrated to estimate hysteresis effects at one or more distances from the scale. Measurements of workpieces are adjusted based on the calibration data and the distances of the carriage from the scale at the point of the measurements. The scale and the drive system may be positioned on opposite guideways.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) collision detection method for a measuring machine comprises the steps of: receiving parameters of a to-be-measured workpiece and a moveable arm; simulating a to-be-measured workpiece 3D-model in accordance with the parameters of the to-be-measured workpiece, and a moveable arm 3D-model in accordance with the parameters of the moveable arm; combining the to-be-measured workpiece 3D-model with the moveable arm 3D-model to form a 3D collision model; generating a measuring path of the moveable arm by calculating positional coordinates of the moveable arm according to the 3D collision model; detecting whether the moveable arm collides with the to-be-measured workpiece according to the measuring path; and outputting collision results that include the collision coordinates and the measuring path. A related system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A shape-measuring device 1 measures the shape of a object to be measured 1 in which segments are arranged and bonded in rows while relatively moving the object 1 in one direction. The shape-measuring device includes rollers 31 provided corresponding to the rows of segments and displaced to follow unevenness of an end face 1a of the object while being rotated on the end face 1a due to the relative movement, detection means 35 provided corresponding to each roller 31 and detecting the amount of displacement of each roller 31, and calculation means 37 for calculating shape data of the object 1 based on the amount of displacement of the roller 31 detected by the detection means 35. The shape-measuring device 1 can accurately and promptly measure the shape of the object such as a DPF in which segments are bonded in rows.

Abstract: A blade calibration gauge for a bladeset for a hair cutter has a moving blade laterally reciprocating relative to a stationary blade, where the moving blade and the stationary blade are adjustable relative to one another in a direction normal to a direction of reciprocation. The blade calibration gauge has a base defining a recess configured for receiving the stationary blade and providing a first stop for engaging a toothed edge of the stationary blade, and a second stop on the base disposed relative to first stop for providing a designed offset spacing for a toothed cutting edge of the moving blade relative to the corresponding toothed edge of the fixed blade.

Abstract: A flexible optical marker is applied to an optical scale substrate to make an optical scale assembly for an optical position encoder. The marker may be a limit marker, index marker, or other type of marker. The marker substrate may be a plastic film such as polyester, singulated from a “recombine” roll created by a web process. The marker has a microstructured pattern on one surface that is covered with a reflective metal coating. The marker also has an adhesive layer and is affixed to the optical scale substrate by a process of aligning the marker to an edge of the scale and then applying pressure to the upper surface of the marker. The marker may be applied with a handle portion that is separated from the marker after the marker is affixed. The marker may be especially useful with a flexible scale substrate such as a metal tape substrate.

Abstract: A method of injecting steam into a landfill is provided. The steam enhances methane gas production in the landfill during the anaerobic phase, accelerates decomposition/biodegradation of the organic component of the trash prism during both the aerobic and anaerobic phases, and increases the rate of settlement of the landfill. A method of introducing a gaseous anaerobic fertilizer into the landfill is also provided. The fertilizer accelerates the decomposition/biodegradation of the organic component of the trash prism. A method of reducing the volume of a plastic component of the trash prism is provided, wherein the temperature and pressure of injected steam are raised to a level sufficient to melt plastic. Methods and apparatus for reducing the volume of a quantity of refuse prior to placing the refuse in a landfill are provided. The refuse is heated with steam and also compacted.

Abstract: An appliance for drying clothing articles has a drum for receiving the clothing articles, a motor for rotating the drum about an axis, a heater for supplying heated air to the drum during a drying cycle and a trap duct in air flow communication with the dryer drum through which air flows when leaving the dryer drum. The trap duct comprises a filter for trapping lint, and an air flow baffle positioned downstream of the lint filter that extends parallel to direction of air flow through the trap duct to improve air flow in the dryer.

Abstract: A low-pressure process apparatus for processing a substrate comprises a base, a stage a housing and at least one first roller set. The stage is disposed on the base for supporting the substrate. The housing is detachably disposed on the base moving between a first position and a second position, wherein when the housing is in a first position, the housing and the base form a chamber to receive the stage. When the housing is detached, the first roller set contacts and supports the housing to facilitate movement thereof in a first horizontal direction.

Abstract: A flow-through dryer for drying webs of material comprising a rotatable drying drum having a cylindrical drum face and section flanges on the drum ends that enclose an interior space. The drum face is configured as a series of spaced pleated vent plates mounted circumferentially about the outside of drying drum. The pleated vent plates are perforated to allow air flow into the interior space and have an outer edge that is adapted to support the web of material about the drying drum.

Abstract: There are provided a condenser type dryer and a method of controlling the same. The method of controlling the condenser type dryer having a drum (12) and a humidity detecting unit (100) includes selecting a desired drying course and a desired degree of dryness, detecting a humidity of objects, which are loaded in the drum (12) to be dried, through the humidity detecting unit (100) while a drying cycle is performed according to the desired drying course and degree of the dryness, and controlling the drying cycle according to if there is a lowest value of the detected value for a predetermined time.

Abstract: A low temperature clothes dryer having a drying chamber provides removable horizontal screens supporting clothing items and a hanging bar for hanging clothes to be dried. A timing control allows setting the time of operation of the drying cabinet. An electric heater with thermostat is provided to initially raise and maintain the air temperature within the drying chamber to at least about 90 degrees F. The dehumidifier is then operated, providing for circulation through the ducts and drying cabinet by an internal fan. The dehumidifier has an evaporator through which warm, humid air is passed, thereby cooling the air and condensing water therefrom, the water being collected in a removable container or drained through a drain hose. The fan forces the cooled, dried air through a condenser which heats the dried air for recirculation through the drying chamber by means of ducts, thereby drying the clothing therein.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a drying unit are provided. A temperature selector provides for the selection of a temperature setting, and a thermometer senses a temperature within the drying unit. A controller generates a power intensity setting, wherein the power intensity setting is based on a fractional value of the temperature setting. A comparator compares the power intensity setting to a base power setting, and a heating element receives a signal to energize based on the comparison of the power intensity setting to the base power setting.

Abstract: In a hand drying apparatus, a first air opening and a second air opening are arranged on opposing surfaces. The first air opening is displaced towards an interior of the hollow portion, for inserting wet hand, with respect to the second air opening such that axes of air jets output from the first air opening and the second air opening do not collide. Moreover, a surface that receives the air jet from an air opening on opposing surface is inclined toward the interior of the hollow portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new type of a laundry dryer and a method thereof for performing an optimal dying process through obtaining information on the various kinds of the clothes introduced into a drum comprising a reader unit for receiving a signal from an information tag attached to each piece of the laundry, to obtain information on drying each piece of the laundry have stored in the information tag, and a control unit for receiving information obtained by the reader unit and setting a drying cycle with reference to at least one of a drying temperature and a drying time by using the information received, and for controlling a driving of a driving part to perform a drying cycle.

Abstract: A dryer for objects, in particular vehicle bodies, comprises a dryer tunnel, which is arranged inside a housing and in the side walls of which a plurality of inlets are arranged. Via these inlets, hot circulating air can be directed against the objects. At least one suction opening in the region of the dryer tunnel lying below the objects removes circulating air from the dryer tunnel. This air passes into at least one heating chamber arranged to the side of the dryer tunnel and is sucked upwards there with the aid of a fan. Arranged in the heating chamber is a heat exchanger, through which hot primary gas can flow and which comprises a bundle of heat exchanger tubes which run substantially parallel between an inlet manifold and an outlet manifold. The lateral surface of these tubes is each provided with a multiplicity of elevations and/or depressions which increase the surface area.

Abstract: A sole construction for supporting at least a portion of a human foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction includes a generally horizontal layer of stretchable material, at least one chamber positioned adjacent a first side of the layer, and at least one actuator positioned adjacent a second side of the layer vertically aligned with a corresponding chamber. Each actuator has a footprint size smaller than that of the corresponding chamber, and is sized and arranged to provide individual support to the bones of the human foot. The support structure when compressed causes the actuator to push against the layer and move the layer at least partially into the corresponding chamber. In one embodiment, dual action energy storage and rebound is provided by using a plurality of actuators that move both upwardly and downwardly into corresponding chambers.

Abstract: An insole for footwear that is capable of providing a protective layer between a plantar surface of a human foot and an upper surface of a sole of the footwear. The insole can have a first portion positioned in a rearfoot region of the insole and a second portion positioned at a forefoot portion of the insole, wherein the second portion can be more flexible than the first portion. The insole may further include a toe piece positioned in a toe region of the insole and a footbed that overlays the first portion of the insole, the second portion of the insole, and the toe piece of the insole.

Abstract: A footwear is provided including a sole and an upper where the sole and the upper delimit individual toe portions configured to receive, retain, and allow independent articulation of corresponding individual toes of a foot inserted in the footwear and where the sole includes an extension portion which extends upwardly around at least a portion the foot.

Abstract: A shoe includes a shoe upper disposed on top of a shoe sole, a circuit board disposed in a heel portion of the shoe sole, one or more light members disposed in the front portion of the shoe sole, one or more further light member disposed in the rear portion of the shoe upper, one or more batteries coupled to the light members for energizing the light members, and a switch coupled between the battery and the light members for controlling the light members, the switch is disposed in the heel portion of the shoe sole and arranged for being depressed and actuated by a user. A manual switch may be coupled between the battery and the light members for selectively operating the light members.

Abstract: A squeegee blade includes a mounting plate with a surface. A relatively rigid support member is attached to the surface of the mounting plate and a relatively flexible blade is attached to the surface of the mounting plate adjacent to the support member so that the blade is supported by the support member against compression toward the mounting plate.

Abstract: Hydraulic systems for controlling movement of an apron and a bucket of earth moving apparatuses are disclosed. The hydraulic system includes a hydraulic fluid supply, a hydraulic cylinder for moving the apron, a hydraulic cylinder for moving the bucket and a valve for controlling flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinders. The hydraulic system includes another valve for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic cylinders. An earth moving apparatus having a bucket and an apron configured with the hydraulic system is also disclosed. Methods for controlling movement of the bucket and the apron are also disclosed. An earth moving apparatus having an ejector wall for removing soil from the bucket is described. A linkage means for reducing the force required to move the ejector wall is incorporated in the earth moving apparatus. A substantially, vertical oriented hydraulic cylinder for moving the ejector wall is also described.

Abstract: A length-adjustable chain mount and storage box apparatus is mounted to a vertically-movable support structure of a vehicle and arranged so that only a selected outer end length portion of a lift chain need to be pulled from the confines of a storage box whereupon the lift chain is supportingly secured at the selected extended length for connection of its free end to a load to be lifted by operation of the vertically movable structure of the vehicle. When the lifting operation is completed and the lift chain disconnected from the load, the extended portion of the lift chain is simply trained back into the storage box where it is stored without any interference to the normal operation of the vehicle and ready for immediate use when another lifting operation is required.

Abstract: A card may include a generally planar panel and a plurality of opposing retaining members disposed on the panel. The plurality of opposing retaining members may be arranged to retain a substantially rectangular transaction card having a first longitudinal axis in a first orientation with respect to the panel and to retain a substantially rectangular paper gift having a second longitudinal axis in a second orientation with respect to the panel, so that the orientation of the first longitudinal axis is substantially transverse to the second orientation of the second longitudinal axis. The paper gift may be, for example, paper monetary currency, a paper bank check, or a paper gift certificate. The transaction card may be, for example, a debit card, a credit card, a gift card, a prepaid phone card, a card containing a merchandise credit usable at a retail establishment.

Abstract: Electroluminescent (EL) display systems and methods for illuminating an EL display system. One such EL display system includes an electroluminescent (EL) signage having an associated image, a printed conductor pattern, and a plurality of electrical contacts pads associated with the conductor pattern. A frame having a plurality of electrical contacts for operable connection with the contacts of the EL signage is provide. The frame is adapted to at least partially receive the EL signage and cause the EL signage to be in electrical communication with a power source and a microcontroller for activating the EL signage in a predetermined pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a display board having at least one hollow panel, which has a rear surface and a front surface; the hollow panel has a ridge along at least one edge of the hollow panel and includes a channel that is interlockable with a ridge of a second panel. An embodiment of the display board can include a plurality of interlocking panels releasably attached to each other. In this embodiment, each of the plurality of interlocking panels includes a joint engaging member along at least one of its edges for interlocking it to another interlocking panel. Another embodiment of the display board includes a blow-molded panel having a ship-lapped groove on at least one of its edges. The ship-lapped groove of the blow-molded panel is configured to interlock with a ship-lapped groove of another panel. A further embodiment of the display board includes a plurality of separable sections.

Abstract: A display device including a base member and a display member affixed to at least one surface of the base member. The display member includes an image that is both fixed and selectively alterable. The display device can includes an LED circuit strip having a plurality of LEDs, which provides the appearance of a moving image or other LED display. The display device can also be a multi-media display device including a display member and identification and data capture member for receiving a wireless transmission The display device can be in the form of a wristband and can include an audio chip a power source and fastening member for securing the display device to a body or an article.

Abstract: The present invention provides a holder for arranging against a wall one or more image carriers such as photos, cards, photo frames, brochures and the like, wherein the holder comprises: a support member for placing along the wall; a fixing member which is connected to the support member and can be arranged against the wall; a first spacer, arranged at a suitable distance from the support member, for arranging the image carrier therein.

Abstract: A display device, comprising a clear-front envelope formed by foldable blank including at least one backing flap folded around a viewing window and leaving an opening for receiving the planar displayed item, such as a photo; postcard; etc. The opening is at least partially closed when a sealing flap integrally formed with said foldable blank is secured to the backing flap. A support flap integral with the sealing flap, the support flap configured to fold at fold line adjacent to the backing flap and having an end for resting on a horizontal surface to support the clear-front envelope at a viewing angle to the horizontal surface.

Abstract: A display device, comprising a clear-front envelope formed by foldable blank including at least one backing flap folded around a viewing window and leaving an opening for receiving the planar displayed item, such as a photo; postcard; etc. The opening is at least partially closed when a sealing flap integrally formed with said foldable blank is secured to the backing flap. A support flap integral with the sealing flap, the support flap configured to fold at fold line adjacent to the backing flap and having an end for resting on a horizontal surface to support the clear-front envelope at a viewing angle to the horizontal surface. Optional hanging flaps and a hidden magnet may be used to hang or otherwise mount the display device.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for aiding in the alignment of a scope of a firearm. The apparatus includes a light generation device and a level indicator. The light generation device is attachable to the firearm and is for generating a reference beam. The reference beam may be a horizontal, vertical, or cross-hair line beam. When the level indicator indicates a level state, the reference beam generated by the light generation device is also level. Typically, the level reference beam is projected against a flat surface and is used as a reference to line up the crosshairs of a scope attached to the firearm.

Abstract: A gunsight reticle defines a system of dimensioned indicia spaced at specific separations to improve aiming accuracy of a gun. The indicia may include perpendicularly intersecting center vertical and center horizontal hairlines, and four (or more or less) horizontal range-marker lines disposed at specific angular separations below the horizontal hairline in bisected relationship with the center vertical hairline. Spacing of the range marker lines below the center horizontal hairline is proportional to bullet drop at selected ranges, depending upon ballistic characteristics of bullet used. Relative lengths of said range-marker bars on each side of the central vertical crosshair are proportional to a specific crosswind (say 10 mph) at target range reflected by respective range marker. The method involves employing this reticle to determine distance to target, and using distance thus determined to ascertain a precise aiming point on the reticle.

Abstract: A bobber includes a housing having a casing extended into a receptacle, a circuit board is disposed in the housing, a processor device and one or more light members are attached onto the circuit board, one or more batteries are electrically coupled to the circuit board. A switch device is coupled to the processor device and includes two conductor blades each having a leg extended into the casing, and a ball is disposed in the casing and engageable with the legs of the conductor blades for electrically coupling the legs of the conductor blades together, the ball is arranged to be disengaged from either or both the legs and to switch off the electrical coupling between the legs of the conductor blades when a fish strikes.