Abstract: A print control apparatus enables a user to select an arbitrary print mechanism among a plurality of print mechanisms of a print apparatus. To this end, the print control apparatus can display a screen showing two or more print mechanisms usable in the print apparatus. The print control apparatus can determine an optimum print mechanism based on image contents and print conditions.

Abstract: A Braille writing instrument has a housing which has a first end and a second end, extending in a first direction. Six plungers are positioned near the first end, arranged in a first column of three plungers and a second column of three plungers. The first and second columns are adjacent to one another to define three rows of plungers with each row having two plungers. Each plunger is movable in the first direction between a stored position and a write position. The instrument further has six styluses which are positioned near the second end, and are arranged in a first column of three styluses and a second column of three styluses. The first and second columns of styluses are adjacent to one another to define three rows of styluses with each row having two styluses. Each stylus is movable in the first direction between a retracted position and an extended position.

Abstract: There is provided a printer which can suppress the variations in rotation speed of a platen and the forwarding speed of a recording medium when a recording unit abuts on a platen through the recording medium. The printer of the present invention includes a platen, a recording unit, and a brake. The brake presses a friction member to a smooth side surface of a rotation gear fixed a rotation shaft of the platen from the time point before the recording unit abuts on the platen through the recording medium. Accordingly, the platen rotates while constantly receiving a braking force by the braking device. Therefore, even though the recording unit abuts on the platen and the rotation speed of the platen is varied, the pulsation of the platen is suppressed.

Abstract: A printer (2) for printing security cards (14) in which two pairs of pinch rollers (22, 24) convey a substrate (14) past a print head (20). A cam follower (42) is driven by a cam (40) and is mounted on shafts of lower rollers (22a, 24a) of the pinch rollers and a shaft of a platen roller (32). The cam follower can be moved to act against upper rollers (22b, 24b) of the pinch rollers and the print head, in order to bring the pinch rollers or the print head in and out of engagement with the substrate. The printer may also include a return device (70) to urge the substrate back towards a pair of pinch rollers. The rollers can then be reversed, enabling multiple passes of the substrate past the print head or a magnetic strip encoder (36). The substrate can also be inserted and removed via a single slot (12) in the housing of the printer.

Abstract: A printer is provided. The printer includes a platen that is operative to rotate and support a forwarded recording medium. A plurality of recording units are operative to freely move in contacting and separating directions about the platen and perform a printing operation in contact with the recording medium. A controller is operative to change a moving speed from the start of movement toward the platen and to the abutment to the recording medium in the recording units.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a package is provided, comprising a first and second layer attached by a sealing process to create a peelable seal. The package also includes perforation cuts at regular intervals. A traverse cut is provided through both the first and second layer that traverses the perforation cut in the first layer at least once. The traverse cut and perforation cut define a bonded section to form a tab.

Abstract: A feeding roller is rotatable about an imaginary rotational axis extending in an axial direction and is configured to be rotatingly driven in a rotational direction for feeding a recording medium to a conveying path. A supporting section rotatably supports the feeding roller at a position in confrontation with the recording medium accommodated in a recording-medium accommodating section. A driving unit is configured to generate a rotational driving force. A transmitting unit is configured to transmit the rotational driving force to a central part of the feeding roller with respect to the axial direction. A guiding section prevents the recording medium accommodated in the recording-medium accommodating section from displacing in the axial direction. The supporting section rotatably supports the feeding roller in such a manner that an angle of the imaginary rotational axis relative to a reference direction can be changed by a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A printer cradle is provided having a recess with an inclined face for receiving and removably locating a print cartridge, a retainer for removably retaining the print cartridge within the recess, and resilient members arranged to act against the print cartridge as it is located by the inclined face and to bias the print cartridge against the retainer once located within the recess. The print cartridge has a pagewidth printhead, a printing fluid supply and a fluid connection between the printhead and the printing fluid supply.

Abstract: A bottle comprising: a container containing a cosmetic; and an applicator including a tube that carries a first applicator head for applying cosmetic to a region of the body, the first applicator head being placed in front of the tube and being suitable for being dipped into the container, and the first applicator head being removable from the tube. The applicator also includes a second applicator head that is stored in the tube until the first applicator head is removed. The second applicator head is displaceable relative to the tube to take the place of the first applicator head.

Abstract: The dispenser is comprised of a first sleeve that is substantially open at the top and the bottom. A product support is received into the first sleeve, this product support comprising a second sleeve. On the upper part of the second sleeve is a product supporting surface. The lower part of the second sleeve can be contacted by a person's finger to adjust the second sleeve within the first sleeve and to temporarily lock the second sleeve in the first sleeve. On the inner surface of the first sleeve and the outer surface of the second sleeve there are cooperating structures to maintain the second sleeve at a given position in the first sleeve upon the gripping of the first sleeve. The cooperating structure can be a cooperating serration structure on each sleeve, a serration structure on one sleeve and a locking projection on the other sleeve or any other interfering structure on each sleeve.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to a writing instrument but more particularly to a handy and portable pen being provided with a piece of writing paper which can be tear off or retracted which is disposed along the pen assembly making it handy, compact and useful in any situation.

Abstract: binding system for binding sheet material equipped with a perforation is disclosed. The system comprises a binding ring that can be brought from an open state, in which it forms a gap for placing the sheet material onto the binding ring into a closed state, in which the binding ring does not form a gap. The binding ring is embodied as an individual ring having no connection to a binding spine.

Abstract: A ring mechanism having a housing and at least one ring configurable between a closed position for retaining loose-leaf pages and an open position. A pair of hinge plates, operatively connected to the ring, are pivotable within the housing between first and second position corresponding respectively to the closed and open positions of the ring. Each hinge plate has a free end and a line of weakness formed therein proximate the free end to facilitate bending of the hinge plate. A hinge plate actuator has a bearing surface engageable with the hinge plates proximate the free ends thereof upon movement of the actuator from a first position toward a second position thereof such that the hinge plates bend proximate their free ends to delay pivoting movement of the hinge plates upon initial movement of the actuator from its first position toward its second position.

Abstract: A ring binder mechanism includes a housing having longitudinal ends and a top surface, hinge plates supported by the housing for pivoting motion about a pivot axis relative to the housing, and rings for holding loose-leaf pages. Each ring includes first and second ring members. The first ring member is movable relative to the second ring member between closed and opened positions of the rings. A control structure is supported by the housing and movable relative to the housing. The control structure produces the pivoting motion of the hinge plates in at least one direction. The control structure has an actuating lever pivotally connected to the housing and disposed generally above the top surface of the housing. The actuating lever is formed for receiving a fastener therethrough for connecting the housing to a cover.

Abstract: A binder having molding thereon is provided. The binder may have two panels connected to one another by a hinge and a binding mechanism connected to one of the panels and designed to receive an article, such as one or more sheets of loose-leaf paper and other such articles. Molding may be located on the hinges to reinforce the hinge and may be less hard than the panel material. Molding may be located along the entire length of the hinge or in discrete sections spaced from one another along the hinge. Molding may also be located on edges of the cover panels, such as along the entire edge or at the corners between the edges. The material of the molding may be a different material than the material of the panels. To form the molding on or with the panels, techniques such as comolding or overmolding may be employed.

Abstract: A jacket for a quick assembly bolt device includes a longitudinal through-hole having a neck section for firmly engaging with an end of a bolt that extends into the jacket. At least one longitudinal slit is defined in a circumference of the jacket, with a perimeter delimiting the at least one longitudinal slit jointing with an end of the jacket at least one jointing point. The jointing point is broken when the jacket is inserted into a bore of a piece of lumber, allowing the jacket to expand outward for firm engagement with a circumferential wall delimiting the bore of the piece of lumber. The longitudinal through-hole of the jacket allows the other end of the bolt to be driven into another piece of lumber.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and assembly device for producing a rotary joint between a drive element and a flange. According to the invention, the drive element and the flange are screwed together at least by means of a first nut and a bolt of the drive element at least until the bolt is drawn axially in to a bore in the flange by the rotation of the first nut and until the drive element attains a final position in relation to the flange.

Abstract: Traffic lane separation units include one or more protective wall blocks on protective wall movement devices. The movement devices may include lifting devices for raising and lowering the blocks, and transverse motion capable vehicles capable of moving the blocks in a direction transverse to a traffic lane. The devices may also include fixing devices such as clamps for fixing the devices in place on a road surface. Assemblies of such devices may in some cases include self-driven motion capable vehicles that can travel across the width of a traffic lane under their own power. Various configurations of these mobile traffic lane separation devices provide movable assemblies that can contribute to the ease and elimination of traffic congestion at bottlenecks such as intersections and interchanges.

Abstract: An energy absorbing system. The system includes two anchors, a net mechanically coupled thereto and spanning a roadway, a first raising/lowering arm arranged on one side of the roadway, the first raising/lowering arm mechanically coupled to and supporting an upper portion of the net via a first upper frangible tensioner and mechanically coupled to and supporting a lower portion of the net via a first lower frangible tensioner, a second raising/lowering arm arranged on another side of the roadway, the second raising/lowering arm mechanically coupled to and supporting an upper portion of the net via a second upper frangible tensioner and mechanically coupled to and supporting a lower portion of the net via a second lower frangible tensioner, wherein the first and second upper and first and second lower frangible tensioners decouple from the net upon application of a predetermined force.

Abstract: An insertion device configured for connecting to a frame of a concrete paving machine. The insertion device including a housing, a guide tube extending from the housing, and an ejection device positioned in the housing and cooperating with the guide tube to individually eject dowels stored by the housing through the guide tube. According to one embodiment, the housing includes an alignment system for aligning the dowels in the housing in a predetermined orientation. In another embodiment, the housing has a parting feature that extends along a forward external side of the housing. In yet another embodiment, the guide tube includes a resilient element provided at an outlet portion that is arranged to seal the outlet portion of the guide tube.

Abstract: The invention concerns an apparatus for creating an outer surface effect of a structure wherein at least one wall of the structure defines a support surface, the apparatus comprising means defining a covering surface which overlies the support surface but is movable therefrom, so that a quantity of material to create the outer surface effect can be positioned between the support surface and the covering surface, and wherein the covering surface is in the form of a panel.

Abstract: A system and method for restoring wetland habitats and providing a platform on which indigenous and transplanted plant species can thrive. Water from a source, such as, stormwater run-off is captured and filtered through a combination of sand berms and riffle weirs to a series of aquatic beds, thus creating nutrient-rich environment.

Abstract: A natural water circulation apparatus is provided which reduces the evaporation rate of a body of water by lowering the surface temperature and improves the quality of the water. The apparatus includes a collector which extends above the normal surface level of the water to capture surface waves. The captured water is conveyed from the epilimnion of the body of water to the hypolimnion of the body of water through a lower opening in the collector.

Abstract: A lock gate door (1) includes a pair of door bodies (2, 3); a pair of spherical bearings (6) for a lock gate door for rotatably supporting lower corner portions (4) of the door bodies (2, 3), respectively; and a pair of supporting portions (7) for rotatably supporting upper corner portions (5) of the door bodies (2, 3), respectively. The spherical bearing (6) includes a convex curved body (22) having a spherical surface (21) and a concave curved seat (24) having a toroidal curved surface (23) which slidably contacts the convex curved body (22), and is disposed on a downstream (16) side of a waterway (9) with respect to the supporting portion (7) in such a manner as to incline a rotational axis (C).

Abstract: A thermocouple shield assembly comprising a first tube having an upper portion and a lower portion with a lower end, the first tube including a first elongated cavity closed at the lower end and receiving the thermocouple, a second tube having a second elongated cavity with at least one open end and receiving the upper portion while a part of the lower portion containing the thermocouple extends out of the open end, and a gap between adjacent walls of the second elongated cavity and of the first tube such as to allow independent thermal deformations of the first and second tubes. In use, at least a portion of the part of the lower portion of the first tube is subjected to a given temperature while the second tube is subjected to a different temperature. Methods of manufacturing and of assembling such a thermocouple shield assembly are also presented.

Abstract: A roof support for an underground mine which has a hydraulic cylinder positioned between a roof engaging support and a ground engaging base and has a flexible gas barrier or enclosure surrounding surfaces of said hydraulic cylinder which are subject to corrosion by gases present in the underground mine. Continuous flowing non-corrosive gas such as nitrogen is supplied to a space between the gas barrier and said hydraulic cylinder for preventing corrosion of cylinder surfaces by corrosive gases present in the mine which may include hydrogen sulfide.

Abstract: An end mill for cutting or milling objects and a method of operation thereof. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

Abstract: A milling cutter has an axis, a head and a body. The head has multiple blades extending transversely out from the axis and each blade has a cutting surface parallel to the axis. The body is formed integrally on and extends from the head, has a top end and multiple side edges and is tapered from the head to the top end. The milling cutter is able to define recesses or cutouts in a workpiece without causing a rapid rise in temperature of the milling cutter because the tapered body never contacts the workpiece during the cutting process.

Abstract: A tool and a cutting insert for chip removing machining, such as milling, turning or the like. The cutting insert includes a chip-removing main edge, which is separated from a center of the cutting insert and from which a clearance surface extends toward a transition to an underside in the form of a connecting surface, in which an elongate engagement means, e.g., a ridge, is included, which is situated nearer the transition than the center of the cutting insert, and includes a flank having the purpose of transferring cutting forces in the direction transverse to the length extension of the ridge. The ridge is the only active engagement means of an imaginary triangle between the center of the cutting insert and opposite ends of the transition, besides which the flank has a cross section-wise convex shape. In such a way, the active edge of the cutting insert is located in a desired exact position in relation to the tool, even if the cutting insert is impaired by minor form defects.

Abstract: A metal cutting tool has a supporting tool, which has a recess for accommodating a cutting plate. The cutting plate is provided with a clamping trough, which is held in the supporting tool by a clamping claw. The clamping claw is fixed against the supporting tool by a clamping screw. A pressure piece is placed on the clamping claw and its underside facing the cutting plate is provided with a cam, which is in contact with the clamping trough and the clamping claw pulls the pressure piece toward the clamping screw.

Abstract: A cutting insert is disclosed, where the shape of a cutting edge is improved so that the minimum cutting load is applied during a cutting process to obtain the same surface roughness although the cutting insert is fed at high speed and to thus obtain high efficiency and high productivity. The diamond-shaped cutting insert includes an upper part and a lower part, a top surface and a bottom surface that are lower than the upper part and higher than the lower part, respectively, side parts for connecting the top surface to the bottom surface, corner parts for smoothly connecting the side parts to each other, a cutting edge formed by crossing the top surface, the bottom surface, the side parts, and the corner parts, and a chip breaker formed from the cutting edge to between the top surface and the bottom surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns tool change arbor (12) system for a tool such as a hole-saw (13), as well as a hole-saw (13) and an adapter to allow for an existing hole-saw suitable to be used with the quick-change arbor (12) according to the invention. The quick-change arbor (12) consists of a longitudinal body (6) provided over almost its whole length with a groove, in which a spring-loaded latch (7) is mounted, which at one end is provided with a notch (8). The cup base (1b) of the hole-saw (13) is provided with a flange (2), of which the inner diameter corresponds with the diameter of the quick-change arbor (12). Furthermore, the flange is provided with a groove (3), which cooperates with the latch (7) in the quick-change arbor (12) and fixes the hole-saw (13) with respect to the quick-change arbor (12). The notch (8) in the latch ensures an axial fixation in concert with the rim (4) of the cup base at the position of the groove (3) in the flange (2).

Abstract: A hole cutter includes a shaft connectable to a rotary driving tool, a ball mounted in a locating hole of the shaft, a detachable hole-sawing blade assembly detachably inserted into a bottom open chamber of the shaft, a socket supported on a spring member provided at the shaft to force the ball to lock the detachable hole-sawing blade assembly, and a drill bit inserted through the detachable hole-sawing blade assembly into the inside of the shaft and locked by a screw rod.

Abstract: A twist drill partially coated with TiN to increase wear resistance whilst minimising the transfer of coating particles to a work piece. The drill is selectively coated on the rake face (42); the land (46) is not coated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a helical drill configuration that allows substantially flat bottomed holes to be machined. At the cutting end of the body member, there are at least two cutting edges that are symmetrically oriented on opposing sides of the rotational axis of the drill. In an embodiment of the invention, first and second cutting edge portions form a continuous surface which provides strength and tool stability. The height of the second portions of each of the cutting edges remains relatively consistent along the horizontal for formation of a generally flat bottom hole. In the embodiment, a center point is defined by two sloped peak surfaces. A central straight chisel edge is formed by the intersection of the two sloped peak surfaces. The first cutting edge section extends from the chisel edge to the second cutting edge section. The first cutting edge section for both cutting edges is formed by symmetrically thinning the two peak surface.

Abstract: A power transmission is provided. The power transmission includes a housing including a continuous channel following a three-dimensional path. A plurality of beads is located within the continuous channel and movable therein. A first sprocket is rotateably connected to the housing and forms a first portion of the continuous channel in movable contact with the plurality of beads. A second sprocket is rotateably connected to the housing and forms a second portion of the continuous channel in movable contact with the plurality of beads, the second sprocket having an axis of rotation angled with respect to an axis of rotation of the first sprocket. A milling tool and a method of removing material from a work piece are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fixing device comprising at least one guide for a securing element, a fixing system comprising such a fixing device and at least one securing element, as well as a positioning system comprising such a fixing system, and a positioning element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-boring and thread-forming tapping screw having a screw shaft with a screw tip at one end and at the other end a force application member for the transmission of a turning moment. The screw shaft includes a threaded section with the screw tip and an adjacent thread-free section of the shaft including the force application member. The threaded section has a shaft core and a self-tapping thread. The threaded section includes a core section axially displaced from the tip and having a polygonal core cross section. Corners of the core cross section define an enveloping circle with an enveloping circle diameter larger than a shaft diameter of the thread-free section.

Abstract: A fastener includes a sleeve-like clamping element having a cavity extending in the direction of its longitudinal axis which accommodates a threaded stud. At least one clamping region is deformable into the cavity forming at least one clamping ramp inclined toward the longitudinal axis on an outside of the clamping element. A clamping sleeve pushed onto the clamping element in an installed state grips around the clamping element. A clamping sleeve inner surface cooperates with the clamping ramp so the clamping region reaches a clamping position deformed into the cavity to hold the threaded stud. The clamping element has a forward end flange in an installation direction. Coupling elements and mating coupling elements arranged on the flange and a clamping sleeve end facing the flange interlock in the installed state, preventing rotation between the clamping sleeve and clamping element.

Abstract: Non-prismatic shank fasteners, such as nails, for wood and similar soft materials have a plurality of longitudinal extending non-congruent sections having different geometries, different configurations, and varying diameters such that the shank has the widest nominal diameter arranged to span a joint between wood members being fastened. The shank has four circumferentially symmetrically disposed grooves and ridges having dimensions within pre-determined ranges such that the ridges have sufficient strength to withstand the forces imposed on the shank being driven into the parent material and to resist loads imposed upon them by the loads to the parent material. The grooves have a sufficiently wide jaw opening to allow elastically compressed parent material to enter the groove and provide support to the shank. The non-prismatic grooved shanks demonstrate significantly greater load handling capability than that possessed by other known types of fasteners.

Abstract: A fixing nail includes a pair of legs and a bridge interconnecting the common ends of said legs; said legs have a plurality of annular ridges arranged thereon including a flat surface facing the bridge and an angled surface facing the tapered tip so as to ensure good resistance of extraction after the legs introduced into the materials.

Abstract: A binder operable to bind together pages of a document, the binder including: means for measuring the document length, including first and second locating members which act to locate the pages of the document between them in a lengthwise direction, thereby measuring the length of the pages of the document; and means for using the document length measurement to select one or more settings of the binder, wherein the means for measuring the document length also comprises an operating member, movement of which causes movement of one or both locating members, to locate the pages of the document between the locating members.

Abstract: A binder is described which is operable to bind together pages of a document using a comb, the binder including a punch mechanism operable to punch a line of holes close to one edge of the pages of the document, and a comb opening mechanism to enable the punched pages to be placed on the comb, the comb opening mechanism having a user operable control. The binder further includes a user operable control for selection of the comb size to be used to bind the document which automatically determines at least two settings of the binder.

Abstract: The device for transporting segments of wood comprises an annular binding made of a material that is biodegradable and combustible. The binding can thus be burnt in a fireplace after it has been used. Said binding comprises two binding rings and spacers, the rings and the spacers being assembled together by means of them having co-operating shapes. Wedges make it possible to hold the segments of wood in position, without having to use a clamping band.

Abstract: A semiconductor treating device (1) includes treating chamber (2) connected to a common transportation chamber (8) and treating a substrate (W) to be treated. A gas supply system (40) for supplying system (40) for supplying a predetermined gas to each of the treating chambers (2) is attached to each chamber. The gas supply system (40) has a primary side connection unit (23) connected to the source of the predetermined gas and has a flow rate control unit (13). The primary side connection unit (23) connected to the source of the predetermined gas and has a flow rate control unit (13). The primary side connection unit (23) is placed on the lower side of the corresponding treating chamber (2). The flow rate control unit (13) is placed on a gas line for supplying the gas from the primary side connection unit (23) to the corresponding treating chamber (2). The flow rate control unit (13) is provided such that at least a part of it is superposed on the upper side of the primary side connection unit (23).

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method and system for pod transportation within a semiconductor fabrication facility. The invention comprises a material control system that determines a pod that a station will require next and then sends an instruction to a vehicle to receive the pod that the station currently has and deliver the pod that the station will require next. The invention reduces cycle time by minimizing transportation moves of vehicles within the semiconductor fabrication facility.

Abstract: A loading/unloading system for a trailer includes at least one loader/unloader positioned adjacent an opening of the trailer that incrementally removes material from the trailer. A material handling device is movable relative to the loader/unloader and transports material from the loader/unloader to a predetermined location within a manufacturing facility.

Abstract: A vehicle payload conveyance system located inside the hollow of a vehicle gate which provides ramps which deploy from the hollow by rotation about the axis of a ball slidly engaged in a track to allow the ramps to be positioned for the loading and unloading of a payload into or out of the vehicle, and further provides a line deployed from the hollow of the vehicle gate which can be attached to the payload and adjustably tensioned to facilitate transfer of a payload into or out of the vehicle.

Abstract: A load lifting mechanism including a telescoping mechanism, a pump lever operable to extend the telescoping mechanism, and a drive apparatus operably coupled to the pump lever, and wherein the drive mechanism is operable to actuate the pump lever so the telescoping mechanism is extended to lift a load.

Abstract: The cement hopper attachment includes a raised hopper supported atop two uprights extending from a rectangular base. The hopper has a forward mounted gate and cement chute. A hydraulic cylinder operatively connected to the skid steer's auxiliary hydraulic controls actuates the gate of the hopper. The shape and configuration of the hopper is design to provide an unobstructed view from the skid steer of the cement dispensed from hopper. The hopper attachment also includes a pair of retractable support wheels, which support the weight of the loaded hopper attachment and prevent rocking and tipping forward under the weight of the loaded hopper attachment.