Abstract: A gutter-clearing tool having a scoop-plate and a top-plate where the front end of the top-plate is pivotally attached to the top end of the scoop-plate, and the top plate is attached to a rod. A pivot joint allows the scoop-plate to close upwardly toward the top plate when the apparatus is pushed through the gutter thereby providing a substantially reduced vertical profile, and allows the scoop-plate to open downwardly away from the top plate when the apparatus is pulled through the gutter thereby collecting debris and clearing the gutter.

Abstract: A vacuum cleaner is provided including a housing, a nozzle inlet, a suction generator carried on the housing and a dust box carried on the housing. Additionally, a partition is provided dividing the dust box into a coarse particle dirt collecting chamber and a fine particle filtering chamber. Further, a filter assembly including a support frame and a filter element is provided. The support frame holds the filter element in the filtering chamber.

Abstract: A simple dust collector includes a housing, a base plate horizontally separating the interior of the housing to form a motor chamber for fix a motor to rotate a fan covered by a fan cover under the base plate. A sucking passageway and a wind-exhausting hole are formed under the fan cover, and a tube joint is connected with the sucking passageway connected to a dust tube. The plurality of wind outlets are formed in a lower section of the housing and sealed by an airy cloth ring to filter dust from wind. The housing has an opening in a lower side and the opening is fitted with a dust bag for dust carried by the wind generated by the fan from the passageway and swirled by centrifugal force caused by rotation of the fan to fall and be collected in the dust bag.

Abstract: An accessory assembly for a vacuum cleaner comprises: an accessory body; a crevice attachment and an upholstery attachment, both formed integrally with the accessory body; and a dusting attachment disposed on the accessory body, the dusting attachment being slidably deployable to extend beyond the crevice attachment. Convenient cleaning can be achieved by selectively using the dusting attachment during the cleaning of a groove or narrow gap and deployment from one accessory attachment to another is easily accomplished without interruption of the cleaning process. The accessory assembly may be conveniently stored and used on an extension tube of the vacuum cleaner.

Abstract: A composite restraint system composed of a composite restraint strap, a patch and a tensioning tool for restraining freight during transportation. The composite restraint strap includes a first layer and a second layer. The first layer includes a plurality of strands of yarn having a specified percentage of elongation before breaking and a specified creep. The second layer includes a nonwoven fabric. The composite restraint strap is capable of being attached to a floor or a wall of a transportation device in order to restrain the freight from movement. The composite restraint strap is typically tightened across the freight using the tensioning tool and held in place during transportation with the patch having a permanent-type adhesive for preventing the taut composite restraint strap from losing tension. The patch may be pre-attached to a strap prior to installation around freight.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to interlocking closure devices including two closure elements arranged to be interlocked over a predetermined length. The closure elements permit the venting of fluids when the closure elements are in their occluded vented position. The closure elements have an occluded closed position which creates a seal and prevents fluids from passing between the interlocking closure elements. The closure fastening device may be utilized with a flexible container and is advantageous in permitting a user to vent excess air from the interior of the flexible container prior to sealing the container.

Abstract: A decorative ornament is attached to a casket having an ornament attachment plate. The ornament may be attached to corner member or other portion of the casket. Each ornament attachment plate has a pair of grooves including a straight groove and a curved groove for receiving fasteners on the back of the ornament.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for winding a sheet of aligned parallel yarns onto a beam is described. The beam winder utilizes a circularly arced yarn spool rack that feeds each yarn with air flow to an alignment comb through associated guide tubes. The distance between each spool of yarn and the alignment comb is substantially the same for all spools of yarn, thereby equalizing the force necessary to pull them to the comb. Next, the aligned sheet of material is preshrunk using heated rollers and wound onto a beam. Multiple speed controlled stepper motors are utilized to maintain a constant low level of tension in the sheet during the shrinking process. After shrinkage, the tension level of the yarn sheet is increased as it is wrapped onto the beam. A turntable that supports two or more beams is provided to facilitate the rapid switching of beams once one beam has become full.

Abstract: A yarn texturizing system, apparatus, and methods of reducing production loss or increasing production speed in a continuous textured yarn production process are provided. The system includes a yarn supply, a yarn stuffing container to produce textured yarn periodically released therefrom, a yarn draw to draw yarn from the yarn supply to the yarn stuffing container, a yarn conveyor belt positioned downstream from the yarn stuffing container, and a yarn bundler positioned between the yarn stuffing container and the yarn conveyor belt to bundle the textured yarn prior to deposit onto the yarn conveyor belt.

Abstract: A stuffer box yarn crimping apparatus for crimping a synthetic multifilament yarn 14. The apparatus includes a feed nozzle 2 which comprises a divided nozzle body, consisting of two molded ceramic components 1. Preferably, the molded ceramic components 1 are made in the form of two flat plates, and combined with precision via fitting means 5, 26, 8, 29. The molded ceramic components 1 abut each other via their two plane surfaces 4, and form together a nozzle tip 50, which extends into a plug channel 40 and, when put together, borders the entire channel with ceramic.

Abstract: A boring and turning mill, comprising a nonrotatable tool ram, a rotationally drivable tool spindle in the tool ram, an auxiliary head which can be attached to the tool ram in a nonrotatable manner, two work slides arranged in opposition to each other and displaceable and movable in a radially adjustable manner in the auxiliary head, each slide having a respective tool receptacle, and a drive connection to the slides for effecting a radial infeed movement of the work slides, between the tool spindle and the work slides. The drive connection is a threaded spindle which engages threads on the work slides, so that axial movement of the threaded spindle causes radial movement of the work slides.

Abstract: A ball joint includes: a ball stud having a spherical ball part and a shank part extending from the spherical ball part; a bearing cupping the spherical ball part of the ball stud; and a housing holding the bearing therein. The housing is provided with a recess in an inner surface thereof. The bearing deforms to enter into the recess of the housing in such a manner that a space is formed between the bearing and the spherical ball part.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for mounting a wheel on an axle housing in the form of an axle tube for vehicles, in particular commercial vehicles. The wheel is fixed with, for example, wheel bolts to a wheel hub, pivoting on the axle stub of the axle tube, and the axle stub is clamped on to an end section of the axle tube as a separate component. For simplicity of manufacture and assembly combined with functional durability, it is proposed that the end section of the axle tube is cylindrical on the inside and has at least one longitudinal slit, that the axle stub fits into the end section of the axle tube with an externally corresponding cylindrical connecting section, and that the end section of the axle tube is radially clamped on to the connecting section of the axle stub by means of at least one longitudinally continuously split clamping ring positioned on the end section of the axle tube.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stator core for a dynamo-electric machine by preparing a cylindrical laminated body by winding into a helical shape a continuous first sheet formed by press-punching from a strip-shaped first magnetic steel sheet material, preparing a plurality of second sheets by press-punching from a thicker second magnetic steel sheet material, bending the second sheets into an annular shape and stacking the second sheets bent into the annular shape on both axial ends of the laminated body and integrating the stacked sheets by laser welding.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a stator core for a dynamo-electric machine, by preparing a cylindrical laminated body by winding into a helical shape a continuous first sheet formed by press-punching from a first magnetic steel sheet material. Preparing a plurality of second sheets having a predetermined length by press-punching from a thicker second magnetic steel sheet material. Next, chamfered portions are formed on edge portions of second recess portions by chamfering the second sheet. Then, the second sheets are bent into an annular shape and the second sheets bent into the annular shape are stacked on both axial ends of the laminated body and integrated by laser welding.

Abstract: Methods for making electronic devices with small functional elements supported on a carrier are presented. One method of making an electronic assembly is by first providing the following: a web of flexible material having a plurality of recesses, where each of the recesses containing an RFID chip, a flexible substrate having antennas, straps from the web by a web process, where each of the straps includes at least one RFID chip and a portion of the flexible material. The electronic assembly is formed by attaching the straps to the antennas so that each of the straps is coupled to one of the antennas and the density of the RFID chips on the web is higher than a density of the antennas on the flexible substrate. Other methods of making electronic devices with small functional elements supported on a carrier are disclosed.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a three-phase transformer includes a first, a second, and a third winding leg, and a first, a second, and a third winding positioned around the respective first, second, and third winding legs. The first, second, and third windings each includes an electrical conductor wound into a plurality of overlapping layers each formed by a plurality of adjacent turns of the electrical conductor, and an insulating material without end fill positioned between each of the overlapping layers. The electrical conductor has a transition portion formed therein between a first and a second of the overlapping layers. The transition portion is at least one of bent to form an offset in the electrical conductor, and secured to at least one of the plurality of adjacent turns.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a drum assembly associated with a digital betacam video tape machine is disclosed. The method includes providing a helical scan drum assembly having a stationary upper drum, a stationary lower drum and a plurality of rotating read/write heads disposed between the stationary upper and lower drums. The rotating read/write heads reading and writing digital information to and from a tape. The method further includes inserting air grooves in the outer peripheral surface of the upper drum. The air grooves are configured to reduce sticktion between the tape and the outer peripheral surface of the upper drum when the tape is moved around the outer peripheral surface of the upper drum. The method additional includes mounting an adjustable band to the outer peripheral surface of the lower drum. The adjustable band is configured to guide the tape around the drum assembly in accordance with helical scans when the tape is moved around the outer peripheral surface of the upper drum.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to a method of manufacturing a disk drive coupling apparatus for rigidly coupling a disk drive to a chassis of a computer. In one embodiment, a disk drive to chassis coupler is formed and a disk drive to chassis coupler engaging mechanism is created. One end of the disk drive to chassis coupler can be coupled to the chassis. The disk drive to chassis coupler engaging mechanism can be used to cause the second end of the disk drive to chassis coupler to apply pressure to the disk drive, thus, the disk drive can be rigidly coupled to the chassis.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a clamping mechanism capable of clamping a magnetic disk by an accurate fastening force. In one embodiment, a magnetic disk fastening method includes the steps of: mounting a magnetic disk on a hub structure, setting a thin plate spring having a pressure-bearing part, a flexible part and a disk holding part at a predetermined position relative to the magnetic disk with the disk holding part in contact with a surface of the magnetic disk; pressing the pressure-bearing part by screwing a fastening screw in a threaded hole formed in the hub structure; measuring a deflection by which the flexible part is deflected in the pressure-bearing part pressing step; and stopping pressing the magnetic disk upon the increase of the deflection to a predetermined value.

Abstract: The lapping of a slider is controlled based on an amplitude of a readback signal which is produced from an externally applied magnetic field. A lapping plate is used to lap a slider which includes at least one magnetic head having a read sensor. During the lapping, a coil produces a magnetic field around the slider and processing circuitry monitors both a readback signal amplitude and a resistance of the read sensor. The lapping of the slider is terminated based on the monitoring both the readback signal amplitude and the resistance. Preferably, the lapping of the slider is terminated when the resistance is within a predetermined resistance range and the readback signal amplitude is above a predetermined minimum amplitude threshold or reaches its peak value. Asymmetry can also be measured in the described system, where the lapping process is terminated based on asymmetry as well as resistance and amplitude measurements.

Abstract: A keypad assembly including a substrate, a metal layer, a patterned light-shielding layer, a light-transparent material layer and a keypad circuit module is provided. Said substrate has a first surface and a second surface and the metal layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate. In addition, the patterned light-shielding layer is disposed on the metal layer to define a light-transparent area and a light-shielding area, wherein the patterned light-shielding layer corresponds to the light-transparent area. In the meantime, the light-transparent material layer is disposed on the second surface of the substrate and corresponds to the light-transparent area. Further, the keypad circuit module is disposed on the patterned light-shielding layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition comprising a) at least one binder and b) at least one substance which releases gases at elevated temperature, and c) at least one friction-reducing additive. With the aid of the coating compositions of the invention it is possible to fill gaps in the case of socket/pin couples or threaded-part couples for the purpose of sealing and locking. The use of the coating compositions allows disassembly of the parts without danger of seizing or jamming.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for making liquid crystalline polymer (LCP) interconnect structures using a high temperature and low temperature single sided liquid crystalline polymer LCP where both the high and low temperature LCP are drilled to form a z-axis connection. The single sided conductive layer is a bus layer to form z axis conductive stud within the high and low temperature LCP, followed by a metallic capping layer of the stud that serves as the bonding metal between the conductive interconnects to form the z-axis connection. High and low temperature LCP layers are etched or built up to form circuit patterns and subsequently bonded together to form final multilayer circuit pattern where the low temperature LCP melts to form both dielectric to dielectric bond to high temperature LCP circuit layer, and dielectric to conductive bond, whereas metal to metal bonding occurs with high temperature metal capping layer bonding to conductive metal layer.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a terminal crimped to an electrical conductor. The terminal is retained in a terminal area of a connector housing. A cable seal is positioned within an opening of the connector housing that leads to the terminal area. A spacer at a rear side of the connector housing provides a mechanical barrier to prevent injected thermoplastics from entering the terminal area during an overmolding process.

Abstract: A method facilitates the assembly of a stator assembly for a turbine engine. The method includes providing a cantilevered shell including a first end and a second end, and coupling a second member within the turbine engine. The method also includes coupling the shell to a frame such that the shell extends circumferentially around at least a portion of the second member such that a non-uniform circumferential radial gap is defined radially between the second member and the shell using methods other than directing machining of an inner surface of the shell, and wherein the non-uniform circumferential radial clearance gap becomes substantially uniform during operation of the engine.

Abstract: A secondary heat exchanger subassembly, such as a transmission oil cooler, is disposed in a metal tank of a radiator and has a pair of metal fluid fittings. Either a connector ring engages a fitting extending through the opening in the tank or a connector nut extends into the opening to threadedly engage the fitting whereby the metal fittings are held to the metal tank and inserted into a furnace for being brazed into sealed relationship with the metal tank.

Abstract: A scissor apparatus including a first section and a second section pivotably connected to each other. Both the first section and the second section have a blade end and a handle end. The scissors also include a stop member attached to the handle end of the first section and a rotation assembly on the first section. The rotation assembly attaches the handle end to the blade end. The rotation assembly allows the handle end to be rotated into at least two positions. A method of using the scissors apparatus, the method including the steps of holding a portion of hair to be thinned, and running an open pair of scissors through the hair portion, wherein the scissors are locked in a rigid, open position by a stop mechanism.

Abstract: A modular tool assembly including a tool base configured to releasably secure a modular tool arrangement in a fixed relationship relative to a mounting surface. The tool base includes an upper housing portion and a lower housing portion having a mounting seal extending therefrom. The mounting seal cooperates with the mounting surface to define a vacuum pocket therebetween. A vacuum generating mechanism is configured to remove air from the vacuum pocket through an aperture in the lower housing portion. A modular tool attachment releasably engages a portion of the tool base to secure the modular tool attachment to the tool base. The modular tool attachment can include a self leveling laser leveling device having a laser light source mounted within a housing to project an alignment beam through an opening in the housing to denote a reference plane along the mounting surface.

Abstract: An electronic compass assembly includes a first collection portion and a second collection portion that each collect magnetic field data. The magnetic field data collected by the second collection portion partially overlaps the magnetic field data collected by the first collection portion. A processor module determines a calibration output based upon the magnetic field data from the first collection portion if a first predetermined condition exists and determines the calibration output based upon magnetic field data from the second collection portion if a second predetermined condition exists. An example method for controlling the electronic compass includes calibrating the electronic compass based upon one of a first magnetic field data set or a second, partially overlapping magnetic field data set.

Abstract: A gauge for use by woodworkers in setting the height of a router bit to make lock miter joints with a router table. The gauge includes a base for upright positioning upon a router table. The base has a bottom plate and a top plate connected by a crosspiece. A gauging arm is pivotally connected to the crosspiece at a pivot point and having a front portion extending forwardly from the pivot point and a rear portion extending rearwardly from the pivot point. A gauging finger extends laterally from the front portion of the gauging arm. A setscrew extends upwardly from the rear portion of the gauging arm to a location below the top plate.

Abstract: A device for holding together a measuring tape and a cutting blade. This device comprises a flat shaped housing which includes a first shallow cavity into which a first portion of the cutting blade can be inserted; a second cavity in the shape of a slot, into which the tape bracket can be inserted; a cover hingedly attached to the housing for covering the first cavity; and a snap latch mechanism for locking the cover to, or unlocking it from, the housing. The device also comprises a blade safeguard shield attached by a hinge to the housing, for optionally covering the unshielded portion of the blade when the device is not in use.

Abstract: A construction tool has a tape measure. A handle is coupled to the tape measure. The handle allows a user of any size or shape hand to comfortably and easily use the tape measure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power supply independent device (1) producing a hot air flow (2). Heat (4) is produced by a catalytic heating element (5) which is energized by a liquid fuel, the hot air flow (2) being produced by an electric fan (7). The inventive device (1) is provided with a fuel cell (8) which supplies electric power to the fan (7). Said device comprises a tank (10) for the liquid fuel connected with the aid of a valve (11) to the fuel cell (8) and the heating element (5) in such a way that they are jointly supplied with the liquid fuel (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for controlling the temperature of objects, especially for drying or cooling objects, said device comprising a housing containing at least two tempering units which are arranged in a functionally parallel manner. Each tempering unit comprises a tunnel-type usable space in which tempered air is applied to the objects. Said objects can be displaced through the usable spaces by means of a respective transport system. According to the invention, the at least two tempering units are superimposed in the housing essentially above the same base surface.

Abstract: Jack for raising and lowering a working implement such as hydraulically driven snow blades or other utilitarian accessories. Actuation of the jack allows for proper vertical alignment of the lift assembly for engagement to a vehicle chassis. Once engaged, the jack can be actuated into an inoperative position until the lift assembly is to be removed from the chassis.

Abstract: Ejector mechanism for the excavator bucket of a back hoe provides two laterally spaced ejector arms irrotatably carried on an ejector arm shaft journaled in horizontal orientation in the chamber of the excavator bucket to fit against the back and adjacent the sides of the bucket and pivot away from the back. A laterally medial powering arm irrotatably carried by the ejector arm shaft communicates through the back and extends forwardly to move upon an angulated ramp carried by the bucket tilting arm mechanism to pivot the ejector arms away from the back of the bucket as the bucket is tilted to a horizontal dumping position. The powering arm shaft is spring biased to maintain the ejector arms adjacent the bucket back when the bucket chamber is empty. The mechanism is retrofitable on various back hoe buckets of present day commerce.

Abstract: A wall calendar system. The wall calendar system includes several separate sections, including a marker board, a cork board, a paper calendar that is pivotally mounted to the wall calendar system, and a file pouch located on the back of each month on the paper calendar so that the various important papers and business cards may be stored until needed.

Abstract: An automatic spinning device for displaying objects which utilizes a novel winding-up mechanical is provided herein. The major characteristic of the winding-up mechanism lies in the use of magnetism to wind up the winding-up mechanism housed in an airtight space. Two concentric rings are arranged along the circumferential wall of the airtight space, with one outside the space and the other one inside the space. The two rings are equipped with magnets of opposite polarities so that, when the external one is turned, the internal one is turned automatically by the magnetic attraction force. The inner ring has gear teeth along its inner wall, which engages a gear assembly to wind up the winding-up mechanism of the device as the inner ring is turned along with the external ring.

Abstract: Reverse-Rotation Displays produce unexpected motion. They are especially useful for teaching high school and college students principles of the physical sciences. In addition, these Displays can be used for commercial and noncommercial purposes. Another use involves the design of special purpose flywheels that are capable of storing energy and/or converting rotational speed. The Displays move in the forward direction because of a motor. They move in the reverse direction because of forces that come from magnets embedded in a Display, and the Earth's magnetic field.

Abstract: A printable die cut business card holder includes a holder blank formed in a sheet of stock adapted processed through a printer for affixing designs, logo, messages and the like. The blank is separated from a carrier portion of the sheet at a die cut line and folded to form the business card holder. The blank includes a front portion, a rear portion, a connector portion and a holder portion attached at score lines. Wings, sides and tabs cooperate to form a holder pocket for receiving business cards. A pair of support supports fold outwardly from the rear portion to stand the holder upright on a horizontal surface.

Abstract: The system and method of the present invention includes an upper frame mounted on a support structure, such as a truck, building, or billboard, three adjustable frame assemblies mounted on the support structure below the upper frame, and sheet material having an upper sheet tab inserted into the upper frame and lower, right, and left sheet tabs inserted into the adjustable frame assemblies. The frame assemblies can be adjusted to vary the tension in the sheet material between the upper frame and the adjustable frame assemblies. The method includes the steps of inserting the upper sheet tab into the upper frame, inserting the right, left, and lower sheet tabs into the adjustable frame assemblies, and adjusting the adjustable frame assemblies so that the sheet material is pulled taut between the upper frame and the adjustable frame assemblies.

Abstract: A separable tag for bags or other containers, each tag comprising a laminar tag-like member having a series of layers, generally an upper and lower layer, the upper layer containing print material such as for functioning as a coupon, and it is adhesively applied but peelable from a bottom layer of the tag that is securely affixed to the packaged food product. The tags may be formed continuously, but pull free at a line of perforation, when applied manually or by machine to the bags.

Abstract: A laser sighting device for a firearm and a method for mounting a laser sighting device on a firearm. A laser sighting device for a firearm comprises a holder adapted to attach to the handgrip of the firearm such that the firearm may be held in a firing position by the handgrip with the device installed thereon, the holder including a first compartment for receiving a laser and holding the laser so as to propagate a beam of light substantially in the muzzle direction of the firearm, and a second compartment for receiving a battery to power the laser, a switch for activation of the laser by the user's hand holding the handgrip in firing position, and an electrical circuit disposed within the holder for interconnecting a laser disposed in the first compartment, a battery disposed in the second compartment and the switch.

Abstract: A firearm bore sighting system is described for in-line muzzle loaders which include a breach plug, the bore sighting system rotating into the breach plug threads and which may include a stop to locate the bore sighting system relative to the breach.

Abstract: A tactical flashlight and/or laser mount structure has a chassis, two control buttons, an elastic means, a movable tenon and a mounting mortise. The chassis is fixed on the top of the tactical flashlight and/or laser for engaging the chassis with the gun separately. Each of the control buttons includes a pressing portion and a lift portion, the two control buttons are outward- and inward-movably disposed on the chassis, the elastic means is disposed between the two control buttons, a movable tenon is upward and downward movably disposed on the chassis and formed with two oblique notches, the lift portion of two control buttons joint to the oblique notches, and the mounting mortise is fixed on the gun.

Abstract: A fishing jig lure has a fish hook mounted on a glass body with an epoxy resin. Light emitting particulates mixed with the epoxy resin emit visible light when subjected to an external light source.

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for packaging a horticultural product, especially cut flowers, for transportation, one or more stems are inserted through a flexible foam block formed from a low density, low compression force material disposed in an opening of container such that the foam is compressed. The compression of the foam forms a water-tight seal around each stem to prevent water or other liquid inside the container from leaking during shipment of the horticultural product and insulates each stem from each other stem.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for installing and adjusting a door seal device on a door leaf for the purpose of sealing off a lower door gap, the door seal device having at least one trigger on the hinge side and/or lock side and the door seal device initially being installed in such a way that the trigger has a greater projection than necessary and the door is then closed, an axial displacement of the trigger with respect to a transmission element connected to the latter occurring as a result of a floor contact pressure of a seal profile that exceeds a reference value, which leads to self-adjustment of the extent of the projection of the trigger, and the trigger then remaining in this adjusted position when the door is reopened.

Abstract: A device for forming a displaceable wall structure, comprising one or more building elements each provided with a first and a second arrangement for suspension of the building element from a support unit and for substantially horizontal movement of the building element forward and backward along the support unit. The first and the second suspension arrangements, when cooperating with the support unit, are arranged spaced from each other along the extension of the building element parallel to said substantially horizontal movement direction, and the building element includes another element for pivoting the building element about a substantially vertical pivot axis.