Abstract: A method and device for securing a sensor, a stereo camera in motor vehicles in particular, in which accurate alignment of the sensor holding element is achieved during assembly using an adjusting gauge having the dimensions of the sensor and optionally pins which are inserted into matching receiving parts of the sensor holding element.

Abstract: A thermal displacement correction method is provided, including the steps of presetting coordinate data for a fixed position of a workpiece on a table, finding an amount of displacement of the fixed position of the workpiece at a current cutting edge position based on the detected temperature, the coordinate data of the cutting edge position, and the coordinate data of the fixed position, and computing a difference in the coordinate data between the fixed position of the workpiece and the cutting edge position, finding an amount of displacement of the workpiece between its fixed position and the cutting edge position based on the detected temperature and the difference in the coordinate data between the fixed position and the cutting edge position, and computing a sum of each amount of displacement to define an estimated value and correcting thermal displacement using an NC unit based on the estimated value.

Abstract: The invention relates to an industrial truck having a first load-bearing component (12) and a second load-bearing component (14) which are provided such that they can move in relation to one another for the purpose of carrying out a conveying movement, a sensor scale (22) being provided on one of the load-bearing components (14) (scale load-bearing component) for the purpose of detecting the relative movement between the two load-bearing components (12, 14), and a sensor (24), which is designed to detect the sensor scale (22), being provided on the respective other load-bearing component (12) (sensor load-bearing component). The industrial truck is characterized in that the sensor scale (22) is designed integrally on the scale load-bearing component (14) such that a section (14a) of the scale load-bearing component (14) itself is the sensor scale (22).

Abstract: A structure of head for the measuring tapes includes a moving part pivoted on a tape hook of the tape head, such that the moving part can overturn upwards and downwards on the tape hook and has the front portion thereof pivoting a wheel, wherein the wheel contacts with the object to measure or other contact areas as the tape is to be output and the output of the tape is facilitated through the rotation of the wheel.

Abstract: A measuring tool has a slider (3) supported to a body frame (1) and a feeding mechanism (4) for moving the slider in axial direction. The feeding mechanism includes: an outer roller (41) rotatably supported to the body frame (1); a forward feed roller (42) disposed between the outer roller (41) and the slider (3) at a position closer to a forward side of the slider (3) relative to the outer roller (41); a reverse feed roller (43) disposed at a position on a reverse side; a roller holder (45) supporting these feed rollers to allow them to move along the circumference around the axis of the outer roller; a first leaf spring (44) that biases these feed rollers toward the slider side; and a power transmitter (46) connecting the outer roller (41) to these feed rollers to transmit the rotation of the outer roller to the feed rollers.

Abstract: A shoe upper is reversible in its entirety to change the appearance of a shoe. The shoe upper is comprised of one or more straps each having end regions connected by swivel fasteners to the shoe.

Abstract: An outsole assembly is provided that includes an outsole having an inner surface including an opening, and a footbed positioned over the inner surface of the outsole, the footbed having an outer surface including a plug configured to be inserted into the opening. The outsole assembly enhances comfort by providing greater support and cushion in the heel area.

Abstract: An insole embedded with germanium includes a upper layer, a lower layer and a germanium-plated blade interposed between the upper layer and the lower layer. The germanium-plated blade includes a metal sheet covered by a germanium-plated layer. The germanium element of the germanium-plated blade can release drifting negative electrons to prevent breeding of microbes and improve blood circulation of user's sole.

Abstract: An orthotic footplate including at least two superimposed, discrete structural layers having different lengths that extend along at least a segment of a length of the footplate. The footplate defines regions with different thicknesses and stiffness.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lacing system (2) for a shoe (1), in particular for an inner shoe, with a cord-type or lace-type tensioning means (12) and looping means (11) for the tensioning means (12) arranged on oppositely lying wall regions (8, 9) of a shoe cut-out (5) extending from an entry opening (3) approximately to as far as an ankle region (4) and having at least one fixing means (18) for the tensioning means (12).

Abstract: An improved exercise device including a sole with an upper surface on which a wearer's foot rests and a lower partially ground contacting surface. The sole has a heel, a midfoot, a forefoot and a toe region such that when the heel region lower surface and the forefoot region lower surface are in ground contact, the upper surface does not incline upwards from the forefoot to the heel region. The forefoot lower surface of the sole is generally radiused in a cylindrical curve about the line connecting the mid points of the first and second metatarsal-phalangeal joints of the wearer. When the wearer contracts their calf muscles, the heel section is lifted away from the ground, requiring work against gravity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a insole for footwear in the form of a sole insert with at least one hindfoot part and a midfoot part and with a support for the medial longitudinal arch, wherein a first rise is provided in the region of an insert outer border of the hindfoot part and a second rise is provided in the region of the insert outer border of a midfoot part, and the first rise is formed higher than the second rise.

Abstract: A bucket assembly is provided with a kit that includes a base plate for permanent connection to a lower part of the bucket, and sacrificial, impermanent replaceable wear edge segments for the forward lip and corner leading edges of an excavator or loader bucket. These segments form a set of “bolt on” cast wear members and wing wear segments. The base plate and wear plates are drilled and machined to accommodate the precision fitting bolting on of the replaceable lips and cast wing segments. The cast lip segments are of both left and right hand configurations and come in a variety of widths that, in combination, may tend to fit a large number of different commercially available bucket sizes. The lip top and bottom faces are shaped in a profile that may tend to result in relatively uniform wear and a reduction in friction when digging into various materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an ironing plate. Double sides may be used for ironing. In the present invention, front and back surfaces as well as curved portions of clothes are effectively ironed without forming wrinkles in a state that clothes are putted onto an ironing plate through a 3D ironing surface formed based on the curves of human body. In addition, ironing parts are provided based on the characteristic of each part of upper garment, sleeve of upper garment and lower garment for thereby enhancing an ironing efficiency.

Abstract: A golf hole advertising apparatus comprises a housing countersunk in ground. The housing defines a cylindrical chamber with an opening for receiving a golf ball (not shown). The apparatus further comprises an annular display disc which is configured to fit through opening into chamber. The housing and annular display disc are provided with corresponding profiles which interengage through relative axial rotation to releasably secure the annular display disc to the raised floor of the housing. The annular display disc has a pair of diametrically opposed tabs on the radially inner periphery thereof. Each tab has a drive surface—which is accessible through opening—for transmitting applied torque to the annular display disc to engage/disengage the profiles.

Abstract: An advertising system and method in which an advertising mural is segmented and portions of the advertising mural are formed on each one of a plurality of laterally aligned overhead stowage bin doors in a commercial aircraft. Each segment of the advertising mural is formed on an independent, strippable laminate panel that is secured to its associated stowage bin door so as to be generally non-removable therefrom without the aide of a heat gun or like implement. Changing the advertising mural involves using a heat gun or like implement to remove each laminate panel from its associated bin door. New laminate panels collectively forming a different advertising mural can then be individually applied to the bin doors. Accordingly, the same bin doors can be re-used to present a different advertising mural.

Abstract: A yard sign includes a planar sign member and upper and lower trim members. The trim members are formed from complementary trim elements that are mirror images of each other and snap fit over the upper and lower edges of the sign. The trim members have openings in their distal surfaces which permit the sign to be supported by either a ground frame or hung from an overhead support.

Abstract: A motion-detecting note holder is disclosed. Such a note holder includes a note retention member, a motion sensor, a note-waiting indicator, and a controller in communication with the motion sensor and the note-waiting indicator. The controller, upon receiving a motion-detection signal from the motion sensor, causes the note-waiting indicator to provide a human-perceptible indication that a note is in the note retention member.

Abstract: A picture frame includes an outer frame having an extension slit defined in at least one side face of the outer frame and an inner frame movably received inside the outer frame. The inner frame has a first slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame to correspond to and align with the extension slit of the outer frame for receiving therein a hollow frame, a second slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame for receiving therein a picture and a third slit defined through at least one side face of the inner frame for receiving therein a background board.

Abstract: A safety device is provided for a handgun having a trigger, a hammer and a trigger guard. The safety device contains a hammer locking end for locking the hammer, a trigger locking end for locking the trigger, and a structural support member extending between the hammer locking end and the trigger locking end. The safety device thus locks both the trigger and the hammer and is releasably connected to the handgun.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fishing lure comprising an elastomeric portion having at least first and second regions. Each region has a durometer hardness on the Shore A scale. At least a portion of the first region is characterized by comparatively high operational stress relative to the second region. The hardness of the first region exceeds the hardness of the second region to thereby selectively improve the strength, toughness and fatigue resistance of the first region.

Abstract: In ice fishing the fishing line passes through top and bottom holes in a container for liquid allow the fishing line to move through the container when pulled. A non-freezing liquid is poured from a supply into the container arranged such that the fishing line can move through the container when pulled with the non-freezing liquid preventing the line from freezing to the container or to the holes therein. The line may have a plug for butting against the bottom one of the holes to temporarily prevent the escape of liquid prior to the container being dropped into the ice fishing hole when the water will prevent the escape of the liquid.

Abstract: A system comprising cultivating tables as well as an irrigation device for supplying a liquid medium to cultivation products being cultivated on the cultivating tables, a special feature being the fact that each cultivating table comprises an inlet and an outlet for the medium, with the inlet and/or the outlet comprising a coupling for detachably connecting adjacent cultivating tables.

Abstract: A plant package comprising a pot covered with a plant cover, the plant cover at least comprising a base portion, and optionally having a skirt or a detachable upper portion. The plant cover has a heat shrinkable bonding material for heat shrinking to secure the plant cover about the pot.

Abstract: A template for temporary placement on the open upper end of a below-ground structure, including a body matching key dimensions of a permanent ground-level member to be installed, the body having an open bottom to engage the open upper end of the below-ground structure, a raised top surface, and an upright sidewall. A method for using the template to facilitate adjustment of positioning of below-ground structures on which permanent ground-level members will be installed, the method involving placing, removing and re-placing the template while determining and adjusting positioning of the below-ground structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drive-in movie theater and/or events center preferably located on top of one or more parking garages located at a shopping mall or other similar complex. The drive-in theater preferably has a short range radio broadcast system that can send radio signals to cars on the parking garage, wherein movie-goers can listen to the movie sound tracks on their own car stereos/radios. When needed, the present system contemplates having more than one transmitter, each operating at the same or different frequency, so that the effective service range of each transmitter can be made within limited guidelines set by the FCC. The drive-in theater can be combined with an events center and connected to a shopping mall where access to restaurants and retail establishments can be provided.

Abstract: A golf ball deflecting window cover includes a window frame and a window that is mounted therein. A panel of transparent plastic material has a first side, a second side, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. At least one hinge member hingedly couples the first side of the panel to the window frame. The panel is positionable in a closed position positioned in front of the window or in an open position extending away from the window. At least one latching assembly is adapted for selectively locking the panel in the closed position.

Abstract: A threshold for installation atop a sub-sill of a building wall frame comprises a sill frame and a sealing fin including an upwardly extending upper panel substantially covering the entire forward edge of the sill frame. The sealing fin reduces moisture penetration and provides an attractive finished appearance.

Abstract: A construction block which has improved thermal insulation qualities, has improved sound transmission migration reduction properties, and which reduces or outright eliminates the effects of a seam failure. The construction block is comprised of a pair of generally parallel faces joined by a plurality of sides. At least one baffle is disposed within the interior chamber and is located along the weld seam that joins the two body member halves of the construction block. A desiccant or insulation gas, or both can be disposed within the interior chamber of the block.

Abstract: A fiber composite connector element for production of concrete cavity walls having a shaft with anchorage ends and one or more locating flanges. The anchorage ends provide bi-directional force transfer between the connector body and surrounding concrete. The connector may include a flange for orientation of the connector shaft perpendicular to a plastic concrete layer and for setting the depth of penetration of the connector into a concrete layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a furniture assembly that includes rods and connection members, and that can be fully assembled without using tools or additional hardware. In one embodiment, the rods include a threaded end and an unthreaded end, and the connection members include an interior member and an exterior member, where the interior member and exterior member may be separate or of unitary construction. The exterior member includes unthreaded apertures for receiving the rods and the interior member includes an unthreaded aperture and a threaded aperture, also for receiving the rods. The rods and connection members are interconnected and gradually tightened to provide a stable furniture frame. Multi-level framing and methods of assembly are also provided. In an alternate embodiment, a connector assembly is provided for securing a plurality of rods within a connector using a leg threaded into the connector obliquely to a plane occupied by the rods.

Abstract: A sheet material handling device for assisting a drywall installer in installing sheet material, such as drywall or gypsum board, in an overhead location such as a ceiling of a structure. The device includes base and a pivoting sheet support that is adjustable in several planes to help locate the device relative to the job site and the ceiling in the job site. The drywaller assembles the device, places a sheet of drywall on the device, raises the sheet of drywall into position using the device, secures the pivoting sheet support and then fastens the drywall to the ceiling joists.

Abstract: The bags are produced on a form-fill seal machine operating horizontally or vertically. Zipper strips (16) are initially attached to a continuous web (12) which is subsequently formed into a continuous run of bags having end seals (20) and a back seal (18). The continuous run is separated into individual bags and the zipper strips finally attached to the bag walls by application of heat and/or pressure by a belt sealer (26) operating in a direction perpendicular to that of movement of the continuous web.

Abstract: A new and improved case sealer assembly comprises a pair of oppositely disposed case drive mechanisms for conveying a multiplicity of cases through a sealing station. The drive mechanisms are laterally separated from each other such that an interior space is formed therebetween which effectively defines a sealing station for serially accommodating the multiplicity of cases to be sealed.

Abstract: An agricultural bagger apparatus and method for compacting feed into a horizontally deployed bag including a moving hopper wall and+ mechanism for moving the wall at an input end of hopper. The wall moving mechanism and the moving wall of the hopper sweeps the feed adjacent to the sloping wall to prevent feed bridging. A safety enclosure isolates the wall moving mechanism from contaminants and prevents exposure to the wall moving mechanism. Some embodiments also compact feed in the upper portion of a tunnel, for example, by reciprocating a hinged piston above a primary compression mechanism.

Abstract: A retractable safety horse tying apparatus having a housing which is shaped to receive a spring-loaded reel that rotates about a center spindle. A tether rope or other material is wound around the reel and anchored there and the opposite end threaded through a hole on the housing and attached to fusible link and fed onto the exterior of the reel. A spring is mounted internally of the reel and attaches to the reel. A fusible link is mounted on the outside of housing such that the fusible link permits rope to be played out from the reel in response to pressure applied to the rope. The fusible link permits the rope to be pulled out from a position straight in front of the device and also from an angle. This permits the tether rope to be automatically fed out in response to anxious pulling by a tethered horse, or other animal.

Abstract: A circuit for use with an apparatus such as a tractor having an output device such as a mower deck or snow thrower, comprising a user operated switch and a position sensing switch to detect the rotational direction of a shaft such as an output axle, so that the operational status of the output device may be changed depending on the rotational direction of the shaft.

Abstract: A moisture-absorbing material and method of making same are provided. Hollow fibrous tubes of cotton are sequentially dried, combed in a direction to substantially longitudinally align the hollow fibrous tubes of cotton, and stretched, twisted about and compressed in this direction. A powder material can be mixed with the hollow fibrous tubes of cotton. The powder material is inert with respect to the hollow fibrous tubes of cotton and initiates a chemical reaction that generates water when exposed to water.

Abstract: A power generation system and method includes a first gas turbine system comprising a first combustion chamber configured to combust a first fuel stream of primarily hydrogen that is substantially free of carbon-based fuels. The first gas turbine system also includes a first compressor configured to supply a first portion of compressed oxidant to the first combustion chamber and a first turbine configured to receive a first discharge from the first combustion chamber and generate a first exhaust and electrical energy. The power generation system further includes a second gas turbine system comprising a second combustion chamber configured to combust a second fuel stream to generate a second discharge. The first compressor of the first gas turbine system is configured to supply a second portion of compressed oxidant to the second combustion chamber.

Abstract: A casing for a gas turbine includes a construction providing improved structural efficiency. Improved load paths and means for transmitting loads in the engine case are disclosed.

Abstract: A diagnostic device and method of an engine exhaust purifying system, which perform active control of an air-fuel ratio and can make diagnosis of air-fuel ratio sensors, catalysts, etc. in the engine exhaust purifying system with high accuracy and reliability while avoiding a worsening of exhaust emissions, an increase of revolution variations, etc.

Abstract: Exhaust after-treatment system for the reduction of particulate, NOx, HC, CO, VOCs, nano-particle count and sulfur dioxide from diesel exhaust. System employs diesel oxidation catalyst, exhaust cooling system, particulate converter, soot collection chamber, soot processing drum, EGR and water scrubber.

Abstract: In order to restrict an over-temperature-rising of a diesel particulate filter (DPF), an electronic control unit (ECU) computes a flow rate of the exhaust gas flowing through the DPF so that temperature of the DPF is kept at a temperature in which the DPF can be regenerated. By adjusting a position of a throttle valve, a fresh air flow rate is adjusted so that the flow rate of the exhaust gas flowing through the DPF is equal to a target flow rate of the exhaust gas.

Abstract: A fuel injection apparatus (10) for a gas turbine engine (110) comprising a prefilmer (26), the prefilmer (26) comprises a body (50), the body (50) defines an axis (51), an annular surface (40) and a downstream edge (44), the prefilmer (26) arranged so that when working in operative association with the fuel injection apparatus (10) fuel impinges on the surface (40) and flows, by means of a passing airflow, to the downstream edge (44), from where the fuel is shed, characterized in that the fuel injector (10) further comprises a means for circumferentially varying the residence time of the fuel across the surface (40).

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying inlet gas 29 and fuel 17 to a gas turbine engine 10, the apparatus comprising: a heat exchanger 28 for transferring thermal energy from the inlet gas 29 to a fuel 17 for the gas turbine engine 10, the heat exchanger 28 comprising a first input for receiving fuel 17, a second input for receiving inlet gas 29, a first output for providing inlet gas 31 after heat exchange to the gas turbine engine 10 and a second output for providing fuel 33 after heat exchange to the gas turbine engine 10.

Abstract: A cryocooler having two operating modes so that its operating range is broadened, its gas bearing system is maintained in an operable state and it can utilize piston stroke modulation for energy efficiency. A piston stroke modulator modulates the piston stroke when the commanded piston stroke exceeds the minimum stroke and maintains the minimum stroke when the commanded stroke is less than the minimum stroke. A heater applies heater power to the thermal load when the commanded piston stroke is less than the minimum piston stroke. A closed loop feedback control system is used which has two branches of its dynamic leg. One branch controls the modulation of the cryocooler and the second, parallel branch controls the modulation of the heater.

Abstract: Method and device for separating gases and/or liquids in a vertical column (1). The top product (4) of the column (1) is cooled and partly recycled. The bottom product (3) of the column (1) is heated and partly recycled. Cooling and heating take place with the aid of a thermoacoustic heat pump (10), which can be driven by external heating (2). A relatively large temperature difference between top product and bottom product can be overcome by this means.

Abstract: A self-cooling beverage package having a first cavity (10) containing a beverage for consumption, a second cavity (20) forming a heat exchanger and containing a refrigerant liquid and its vapor, a third cavity (30) containing means of pumping by adsorption of said vapor and means (50) of putting said second cavity into communication with said third cavity, characterised in that the third cavity (30) has an external thermal insulation layer (35).

Abstract: The invention concerns a method for using an installation for delivering a frozen product comprising a feed line connected to a storage container or to an installation producing said frozen product. Prior to introducing said product into said feed line or during an interruption in the operation of said installation, a cold fluid is circulated in said feed line bringing the feed line to a temperature capable of maintaining said product frozen during its stay in said feed line or of maintaining said channel at said temperature. The invention also concerns an installation for delivering a frozen product and a delivery feed line. It comprises means for circulating a cold fluid in said feed line from a point located proximate to one of its ends. The invention is applicable to the food industry.

Abstract: An dispensing system suitable for lifting and dispensing ice through the refrigerator compartment door of a bottom-mount refrigerator or lifting and dispensing ice from an undercounter ice maker to a dispenser on the countertop.