Abstract: A hideable handle for an industrial computer which comprises a casing having a long hole; a frame installed in the long hole; the frame has a slot; the frame being assembled into the long hole of the casing; a handle unit rotatably installed in the slot of the frame by using a rotary shaft to pass through holes in the frame and the holes in the handle unit so that the handle unit can rotate along the rotary shaft; the handle unit having two cambered lateral sides and a flat bottom so that when the handle unit can be rotated along the rotary shaft in the slot of the frame. Furthermore, one of the two lateral sides of the handle unit is formed with a buckle. The flat bottom side of the handle unit has an indicia.

Abstract: A door hinge template may include a body defining a central portion and at least one alignment portion that extends from the central portion. The door hinge template may include an opening defined in the central portion, the opening configured to guide a cutting instrument to form the mortise for the hinge in a surface of a door jamb and in a corresponding surface of a door frame. First and second substantially parallel alignment surfaces may be disposed on opposite sides of each of the at least one alignment portions, wherein the first alignment surface may be configured to abut against the surface of the door when forming the mortise in the door jamb and the second alignment surface may be configured to abut against the surface of the door frame when forming the mortise in the door frame.

Abstract: A living hinge structure has two plastic side sections and a plastic connecting section, wherein the plastic side sections are integrated with metal supports so as to enhance the strength of the living hinge structure. The metal supports can be metal inserts bonded to the plastic side sections in an over-molding process. Each of the metal supports can be located on the outside surface or the inside surface of the plastic section. When the metal sections are located on the outside surfaces, they can be used to restrict the opening angle of the hinge. The metal supports can also be a part of a device that uses the hinge for mechanically coupling two device parts. As such, the living hinge is directly integrated into the device without the need for post-assembling by using screws, adhesive, welding or heat stacking.

Abstract: A spring hinge for eyeglasses: the glasses including a central part and side pieces, a hinge element comprising at least one hinge eyelet, a spring device interacting with the hinge element, a housing containing a cavity which at least partially accommodates the spring device and the hinge element. The hinge element is arranged in a displaceable manner within the housing. A guide region for the hinge element, and at least one section of the guide region can be arranged outside the cavity.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a main body including an input unit placed on an upper face thereof, a display panel including a display surface and a rear surface opposite to the display surface, a hinge section, that joins the display panel to the main body, the hinge section including a pivot shaft pivotably supporting the display panel relative to the input unit and a rotation shaft rotatably holding the display panel relative to the main body, the rotation shaft extending in a different direction from the pivot shaft, and a reception section disposed on the upper face, and including a projection. The projection abuts on an edge of the display panel on which the rotation shaft is disposed, in a direction in which the display panel swings around the pivot shaft.

Abstract: A hinge for wings or doors, in particular of electrical appliances, having a first element, a second element and a rocker lever for connecting the first and second elements; the lever pivots on the second element and has a first arm integral with the first element to render the first and second elements movable relative to one another with a tilting action between a closed position and an open position; the second element consisting of a substantially box-shaped body containing both elastic parts, inserted between the second element and a second arm of the lever to apply an elastic action on the lever, and a damping device, for applying a damping action on the lever during the reciprocal motion of the first and second elements, when the closed position is almost reached.

Abstract: A hinge assembly could be installed between a panel and a base of an LCD and has a body, an active leaf and two mounting leaves. The body has two sides and two protrusions formed on the two sides respectively. The active leaf has two mounting portions mounted pivotally with the mounting leaves respectively and each mounting portion has a retainer. The mounting leaves are mounted pivotally on the two sides of the body and each mounting leaf has a slide slot with a folding end and an active slot with a latching end. The slide slots hold the protrusions respectively and the active slots hold the retainers. When the protrusions reach the folding ends, the panel and the base is folded into a flat status and encasing or transporting of the LCD is convenient.

Abstract: A hinge includes a housing member, a mounting member, a pivot shaft, which has one end pivotally coupled to the housing member and a second end affixed to the mounting member, and a set of Torque Unit mounted on the pivot shaft and secured to an accommodation through hole in the housing member, each Torque Unit having a center axle hole with two necks for receiving the pivot shaft and lubricating oil, and a plurality of protruding stop portions and peripheral notches alternatively arranged around the periphery of the upper part thereof for positive positioning in the accommodation through hole of the housing member and for enabling the Torque Unit to be twisted without breaking.

Abstract: A hinge for automobile doors so as to provide for gull-wing operation comprising fastening elements provided with fixed pivot pins and with sliding guides, which can be housed respectively in the thickness of the door and in a corresponding roof header; linkages for connecting the fastening elements with their first extremity, hinged on the fixed pivot pin of one of the fastening elements and with a second extremity including a shoe engaged in the sliding guide of the other fastening element; and a joint interposed at the extremities of the linkages which pivotally connects the linkages to each other allowing their relative angular mobility. The fastening elements further comprise a control means in cooperative engagement with the sliding guide and shoe for adjustably controlling the maximum range of rotation of the hinge.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new process for separating zirconium and hafnium compounds, in particular to remove traces of zirconium compounds from hafnium compounds, using fractional crystallisation, as well as hafnium compounds obtainable in accordance with this process.

Abstract: Clasp with unfolding buckle for wristlet, having: an inside blade (3), two outside blades (1) forming an articulated shank with the inside blade, two push-pieces (7) capable of being actuated transversely against the action of an elastic element (9) for unlocking the clasp, at least one stopping (11) connected removably to said push-piece (7) for limiting the amplitude of displacement of said push-piece along at least one axis.

Abstract: A clamping device (1) for connection in which a housing (4) rotatably accommodates a worm screw (5) to mesh with an array of teeth portion (6) of a strap band (3). The strap band (3) is diametrically contracted upon operating the worm screw (5) to wind the strap band (3) around a connecting portion (2). One end portion of the strap band (3) in which the array of teeth portion (6) resides, is formed into a wavy and concavo-convex configuration in its width direction, thus increasing a meshing area of the array of teeth portion (6) against the worm screw (5). This makes it possible for the strap band (3) to cope with a situation in which the strap band (3) is required to tightly wind the connecting portion (2) with a high tightening force.

Abstract: The buckle has a buckle body, and a lock mechanism for releasably locking two tongues insertable inside the buckle body in a longitudinal insertion direction; the lock mechanism includes a retaining rod movable, in a release direction perpendicular to the longitudinal insertion direction, between a lock position engaging retaining seats formed in the two tongues, and a release position disengaging the two tongues to permit expulsion of the tongues from the buckle body; the lock mechanism also includes a release button movable in the release direction to move the retaining rod into the release position; and the retaining rod is movable in the release direction independently of the release button, and is maintained in the lock position by a spring.

Abstract: A buckle device includes a base coupled to a strap and having a chamber formed between two side panels, a connector frame is rotatably secured to the base with an axle, a shaft is attached to the connector frame. A latch is slidably attached to the connector frame to selectively lock the connector frame to the base. Another strap has an intermediate segment engaged over the shaft and engaged around the axle, and may be selectively tightened by the shaft. An anchoring device includes a resilient blade attached to the base and having a rounded member for engaging with the other strap and for anchoring the other strap to the base.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing louvers of a shutter is disclosed. In the method, a roll of paper is cut into several paper sheets according to the weaving width. The paper sheets are soften with water, then the paper sheets can be shaped up after rubbing. The paper sheets are rubbed into several paper threads by a rubbing machine. Those paper threads are weaved to be a paper cloth by a weave machine. The paper cloth is sized and dried by heating so that the paper cloth is solidified. According to the shape of the louver, the paper cloth is cut into several paper louvers having a predetermined shape of the louvers of shutter. Two holes are drilled in the two ends of each paper louvers, so each paper louvers can be integrated in shutter. After that, each paper louvers is shaped by molding, a curved cross-section of paper louver is formed then each paper louvers can resist side pressure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a ring mechanism for retaining loose leaf pages includes forming a generally planar frame element blank having ears with openings. The ears project from the blank and lie generally in the plane of the blank. The ears are bent so that the ears lie substantially in a plane forming an angle with the plane of the blank. Ring members are mounted on the blank. The ring members are adapted to mate with other ring members to form a closed ring for retaining the loose leaf pages. A hinge pin is inserted through the bent ears whereby a frame element made from the frame element blank is pivotable on the hinge pin.

Abstract: There is provided a process for producing a multilayer for a multilayer electronic device, including a dielectric layer and an electrode layer, which process is improved so as to prevent penetration of an electrode paste into the dielectric layer as well as deformation of the dielectric layer and electrode layer, allow raw material sheets required for producing the respective layers such as an adhesive layer-forming sheet to be used in the form of a roll without problems such as back transfer (offset), and allow a multilayer sheet having an adhesive layer to be produced in the form of a roll without problems such as back transfer (offset).

Abstract: A machine arrangement includes a plurality of machines arranged to cooperate with each other in a manner which comprises a machine line. This machine line incorporates apparatus which is associated with and/or comprises part of the machines for: at least one of moving, holding, manipulating and shaping cans as they pass from a can infeed to a can discharge of the machine line and move along a path having a predetermined configuration. This apparatus minimizes operations necessary for changing from a set up suitable for modifying a can having a first set of dimensions to a set up suitable for a can having a second set of dimensions.

Abstract: A device (10) for soft machining of bevel gears, having a receptacle (12) for receiving a bevel gear blank (KI) and having a tool spindle (13.1) for receiving a cutter head (13.2). The device comprises a machining arm (11) having a pivot axis (Al) which has the tool spindle (13.1) for receiving the cutter head (13.2) on a first side and has a tool spindle (14.1) for receiving an end-milling cutter (14.2) on a second side. A CNC controller (S) puts the end-milling cutter (14.2) into rapid rotation to cut a predefined number of tooth gaps on the bevel gear blank (K1). After the machining arm (11) is pivoted, the cutter head used as the bevel gear finishing tool (13.2) is used. It is put into slower rotation to machining the bevel gear blank (K1) using the bevel gear finishing tool (13.

Abstract: The invention as depicted in a preferred embodiment is a retrofitted automated truss assembly jig setting system and one or more removable plank units used therewith. Removable plank unit includes a pair of drive motors each connected to a motor plate that is fixed to the bottom surface of a plank. A pair of rods extends along the length of the plank and each is operatively connected to a motor such that activation of a motor rotates a rod. Puck assemblies are carried by rods and are linearly transposed along rods when motors are activated. A computerized control system is operatively connected to provide for automated positioning of pucks. Planks on existing truss assembly tables may be removed and replaced with removable plank units to turn a traditional truss assembly jigging table into an automated truss assembly jigging table.

Abstract: An aligner and a method for its use in staking a fastener. More specifically, the aligner guides a tip of a staking tool in some portion of a staking operation properly into alignment with a clinch portion of a staked fastener. As a result, the clinch portion is shaped into a head of a generally higher quality than would otherwise occur.

Abstract: A machine assembly for manufacturing a component includes a frame, a first guide member mounted on the frame, and at least one component support configured to support the component. The at least one component support is coupled to the first guide member such that the component is supported below the first guide member when the component is supported by the at least one component support. The at least one component support is configured for movement along said first guide member. The assembly also includes a second guide member mounted on the frame, and at least one tool support coupled to the second guide member and configured to support a tool for one of inspecting and machining the component.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article by diffusion bonding at least two metal components (30,36) comprises assembling the metal components (30,36) into a stack relative to each other so that the surfaces (34,40) are in mating contact. The edges of the metal components (30,36) are sealed together, except for an aperture (49) where a pipe (50) is to be connected. A connector (51) has a first end (52) and a second end (53). The first end (52) has a smaller diameter than the second end (53) and a bore (54) extends through the connector (51) from the first end (52) to the second end (53). The second end (53) of the connector (51) is joined (57) to the stack. The pipe (50) is joined (58) to the first end (52) of the connector (51). The interior of the sealed assembly is evacuated via the pipe (50) and the pipe is sealed. Heat and pressure are applied to diffusion bond the metal components (30,36) together to form an integral structure.

Abstract: An automotive driveline that includes a spider with a plurality of trunnions, a yoke, a pair of bearing caps and a pair of retaining members. The yoke has a pair of arms with each of the arms defining a trunnion aperture into which one of the trunnions is received. The bearing caps are received in the trunnion apertures and are disposed between one of the arms and a corresponding one of the trunnions. The retaining members are formed of an adhesive and couple one of the bearing cups to an associated one of the arms. A retaining feature is formed into the bearing cups, the arms, or both the bearing cups and the arms and the retaining member being at least partially received into the retaining feature.

Abstract: A method for fabricating ceiling fan blade includes steps of: a) punching: choosing a film and then punching at least four positioning holes on the film; b) printing: printing a certain pattern on the film; c) drying: drying the film with infrared to form a film carrier; d) cutting: cutting the film carrier in accordance with desired sizes and shapes; e) shaping: placing the cut film carrier in an injection mold, and injection-shaping a shrouding block on a surface of the cut film carrier, the shrouding block enveloping a peripheral of the cut film carrier; f) cooling: cooling the shaped film carrier and forming a ceiling fan blade. The method for fabricating ceiling fan blade raises yield rate and reduces labor cost. The fabricated ceiling fan blades take on diverse colors, and are novel, beautiful, bright and glazed.

Abstract: Methods and systems of fabricating a polymeric stent are disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method of providing a flanged component and a flanged component constructed by such method. The method includes providing a shaft, providing a flange with an aperture, passing the aperture of the flange over the shaft and securing the flange to the shaft. The flange may be provided at one end portion of the shaft and a connector may be provided at the other end portion of the shaft to connect the flanged component to another component. The connector may be, for example, an integral flange, a further flange with an aperture or a threaded end portion of the shaft.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting tool insert for side and face milling of rolled low alloyed steel at low and at moderate cutting speeds comprising a cemented carbide body and a coating and a method for making same. The cemented carbide body comprises WC, from about 7.3 to about 7.9 wt-% Co and from about 1.0 to about 1.8 wt-% cubic carbides of Ta and Nb and a highly W-alloyed binder phase with a CW-ratio of from about 0.86 to about 0.94. The coating comprises: a first (innermost) layer of TiCxNyOz with a thickness of from about 0.1 to about 2 ?m, and with equiaxed grains with size less than about 0.5 ?m a layer of TiCxNyOz with a thickness of from about 2 to about 10 ?m with columnar grains with a diameter of about less than about 5 ?m a layer of TiCxNyOz with a thickness of 0.1-2 ?m and with equiaxed or needlelike grains with size less than about 0.5 ?m an outer layer of a smooth, textured, finegrained ?-Al2O3 layer with a thickness of from about 2 to about 10 ?m.

Abstract: A substrate, preferably constructed of a ductile material and a tool having the desired shape of the resulting device for contacting contact pads on a test device is brought into contact with the substrate. The tool is preferably constructed of a material that is harder than the substrate so that a depression can be readily made therein. A dielectric (insulative) layer, that is preferably patterned, is supported by the substrate. A conductive material is located within the depressions and then preferably lapped to remove excess from the top surface of the dielectric layer and to provide a flat overall surface. A trace is patterned on the dielectric layer and the conductive material. A polyimide layer is then preferably patterned over the entire surface. The substrate is then removed by any suitable process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards manufacturing a plurality of individual radio frequency devices from a web. The method comprises: transporting the web over a processing area; applying adhesive to the web as it is transported over the processing area; repeatedly applying sets of an antenna and a microchip to the web at spatially separated positions, as the web is transported over the processing area; longitudinally folding the web in half, thereby layering the sets of an antenna and a microchip between the two halves of the web and at least partly holding the sets of an antenna and a microchip in place by the adhesive, as the web is transported over the processing area; and cutting the folded web into individual radio frequency devices, as the web is transported over the processing area.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a single-pole perpendicular magnetic recording head to contain a bevel angle promotion layer that facilitates the fabrication of the bevel angle in a trapezoidal main pole. The bevel angle promotion layer is made of a non-magnetic material that is softer than the material (e.g., Al2O3) that normally underlies the main pole. In one embodiment, the bevel angle promotion layer is formed between an end of the yoke and the air bearing surface (ABS), with the top surface of the bevel angle promotion layer being substantially coplanar wit the top surface of the yoke. In other embodiment the bevel angle promotion layer is integrated with a leading edge taper material, which is formed of a magnetic material, to broaden the magnetic flux path between the yoke and the main pole.

Abstract: An anode casing having a bright tin or bright tin alloy surface layer at least on an inside surface of the casing, preferably on the entire surface of the anode casing, and to an electrochemical cell containing the anode casing. Methods for preparing anode casings and electrochemical cells containing the anode casings are disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, the anode casings are plated at high current density utilizing a variable contact rack plating process, wherein portions of a clamp assembly of the device variably or alternately contact different portions of the anode casing so the entire surface of the anode casing is plated. The bright tin-plated surface is a high hydrogen-overvoltage metal that reduces gassing in cells using the casings.

Abstract: A wire twisting device and a method for use is provided. One embodiment comprises a plate having a wire engaging face, a tool engaging face, and a plurality or wire ports extending therethrough. The wires to be twisted are inserted through individual, appropriately sized wire ports which hold the wires in place relative to one another. A shaft operably connected to the tool engaging face is then rotated thereby rotating the plate and twisting the wires.

Abstract: A method for repairing a turbine engine component comprises the steps of providing a turbine engine component formed from a nickel-based superalloy, removing any defects from the turbine engine component, the removing step comprising subjecting the turbine engine component to a solutioning heat treatment using a heating rate in the range of from 29 degrees Fahrenheit/minute to approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit/minute as the component passes through a temperature in the range of from 1100 degrees Fahrenheit to 1600 degrees Fahrenheit, and welding the turbine engine component to effect the repair. A deliberately slow post-solution treatment cooling rate is used to substantially prevent weld cracks.

Abstract: A piston valve assembly for a damper comprises a piston having a central hole and a fluid passageway spaced from the hole. A deflection disc having a central aperture is aligned with the hole. A hub, common across different dampers, includes a neck that is arranged in the hole and the aperture of the deflection disc. A retainer abuts an unthreaded outer surface of the hub. During assembly, the retainer is received on the cylindrical outer surface in a slip fit relation and secured to the hub under a predetermined clamp load. Throughout the manufacturing process, components of the piston valve assembly are marked with identifying information that may be compared to other identifying information on the piston assembly throughout the manufacturing process to ensure integrity of the piston valve assembly. The piston valve assembly and other assemblies can be sent to another OEM facility near the customer to manufacture dampers that satisfy build requests for low volume dampers.

Abstract: A method for making a non-driving vehicle axle beam includes selecting a straight section of elongate tube of hardenable steel. The tube is cut to length, and positioned in a die cavity which corresponds to the shape of the finished axle beam. Pressurized fluid is communicated with the interior of the tube to inelastically deform the same into conformance with the shape of the die cavity. The formed tube is removed from the die and selectively heat treated at the areas of high stress during use to define the finished axle beam.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for manufacturing bearing assembly. The method comprises: coating a photoresist on an inner wall of a through hole of a bearing; inserting an ultraviolet lamp having a transparent groove pattern thereon into through hole and performing exposure process so as to photosensitize the photoresist corresponding to the groove pattern; removing the ultraviolet lamp and cleaning the photosensitized portion of the photoresist by developer; etching the inner wall not covered with the photoresist by an etchant or forming a deposited layer on the inner wall not covered with the photoresist; removing the photoresist reminding on the inner wall by a stripping agent so as to complete the method for manufacturing a dynamic bearing. The method is also proved to a surface of a shaft to manufacture the dynamic bearing.

Abstract: In a manufacture method for cross joint of the invention, each shaft portion 5 is inserted in the bearing hole 4a of each of the arms 4. Thereafter the cross shaft 3 is moved to the projecting position thereby projecting the distal end of the shaft portion 5 from the outside edge 4a1 of the bearing hole 4a of any one of the arms 4. Thereafter the bearing cup 6 having the plural needle rollers 7 arranged on the inner periphery 6a1 thereof is fitted about the shaft portion 5 and is also inserted in the bearing hole 4a, thereby being interposed between the arm 4 of the yoke 2 and the shaft portion 5.

Abstract: A multi type head moving shaver is disclosed. The multi type head moving shaver includes a housing provided with an ON/OFF switch and an inserting portion formed at a top of the housing, a connecting rod mounted inside the housing, the connecting rod being driven by a driving motor, a coupling member coupled to the inserting portion, the coupling member pivoting forward and backward, and a cutting head having a block coupled onto the coupling member, the cutting head pivoting together with the coupling member.

Abstract: A safety razor has a handle and a razor cartridge. The head portion of the handle has a biasing member and connecting structure to pivotally connect to mating connection structure of the cartridge. The cartridge can pivot about a pivot axis. A cam surface of the biasing member interacts with a cam surface of the housing of the cartridge to permit resilient movement of the cartridge away from an at-rest position in response to forces encountered during shaving. The connecting structure of the handle has first and second shell bearings which each have a fin at the inner end. The fin extends towards the pivot axis and a least a portion of the tip of the fin is closer to the pivot axis than any portion of the cam surface of the biasing member. The fin resists rotation of the cartridge about an axis perpendicular to the pivot axis.

Abstract: The dual headed razor includes a first razor blade assembly for shaving a user's face, or other desired area, in a conventional manner, along with a second razor blade assembly for trimming restricted areas, such as unwanted hair between the user's eyebrows, shaping a goatee or moustache, or trimming sideburns. The first and second razor blade assemblies are respectively mounted to first and second blade supports, which are respectively mounted to an upper end of a handle. The second blade support projects rearward from the handle 180° opposite the first blade support and is positioned above the first razor blade assembly. The second razor blade assembly has a width less than that of the first razor blade assembly.

Abstract: The planetary tubing cutter of the invention provides a gearing assembly having a pair of ring gears and a number of pinions with a blade affixed to each pinion. The ring gears are parallel to one another and are individually driven. The pinions are rotatably mounted to a side surface of one ring gear and engage a sun gear assembled to the other ring gear. When the ring gears rotate at the same speed, the pinions and blades do not revolve around their respective axes, and when one ring gear rotates at a speed different from the other ring gear, the pinions and blades revolve about their respective axes, intercepting and cutting a tube passing through an axial passage through the ring gears.

Abstract: An egg cracking device and method that includes (i) a rod having a proximal end and a distal end and (ii) a hollow body having a predetermined mass and slidably arranged around the rod. Alternatively, the egg cracking device includes (i) a hollow body having an edge and designed to be disposed over and about an end portion of an egg, (ii) a rod connected to the hollow body and arranged such that the center of the rod and the center of the hollow body are aligned by their longitudinal axes, and (iii) an object slidably arranged around the rod.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a housing having a compartment for receiving one or more spare knife blades, a blade carrier slidably received in the housing for supporting and moving a knife blade into and out of the housing, and a pushing device for selectively pushing and feeding one of the spare knife blades into the blade carrier without opening or detaching the housing. A pusher is slidably received in the housing and has an edge for engaging with and for moving the spare knife blade to the blade carrier, and a spring element may move the pusher relative to the housing and to offset the pusher from the spare knife blade. A hand grip may be used to move the pusher relative to the housing.

Abstract: The invention provides scissors, having two scissors parts (12, 14), mounted to counter-rotate about a rotational axis (16), which transform into a grip element (12a, 14a) through a closure contact bevel (12d, 14d) and a counter surface (12c, 14c) and have, at the other free axial end thereof, a working end (18), provided with scissors elements (12b, 14b), whereby the working end (18) is angled at an angle (a) in the plane of the scissors (10) from the axis of the scissors parts (12, 14). The distance (L1) from the rotational axis (16) to the closure contact bevel (12d, 14d) of at least one of the scissors parts (12, 14) is greater than the distance (13) from the rotational axis (16) to the distal end of the scissors elements (12b, 14b).

Abstract: A cutting tool attachment that attaches to a vibrating tool, such as a vibrating sander or the like, to convert the vibrating tool to a cutting tool for cutting asphalt composition shingles, carpet, drywall and other work materials. In a preferred embodiment, the cutting tool attachment comprises a bracket member that removably attaches to the base of a vibrating sander. A cutting blade, particularly one configured for the type of work material to be cut, removably attaches to the bracket member. In a preferred embodiment, an extension member interconnects the cutting blade and bracket member. The bracket member attaches by use of screws, sliding engagement with a plurality of side engaging members, clamping mechanisms and/or by use of a variety of other attaching mechanisms. Once attached, the vibrating tool vibrates the bracket member, which vibrates the cutting blade so as to cut the work material faster and with less effort.

Abstract: A powered rotary knife includes a handle, a blade housing, an annular blade, and a blade bushing for rotatably mounting the blade within the housing. The blade housing includes an inner groove that is operable to receive the blade bushing therein. The blade housing and blade bushing are split in order to expand and receive the blade. The blade includes an outer groove that is also operable to receive the blade bushing. Thus, the blade bushing is spaced between the blade housing and blade and rotatably secures the blade within the blade housing.

Abstract: A powered rotary knife includes a handle, a blade housing, an annular blade, and a blade bushing for rotatably mounting the blade within the housing. The blade housing includes an inner groove that is operable to receive the blade bushing therein. The blade housing and blade bushing are split in order to expand and receive the blade. The blade includes an outer groove that is also operable to receive the blade bushing. Thus, the blade bushing is spaced between the blade housing and blade and rotatably secures the blade within the blade housing.

Abstract: The device is a hand-held, ergonomic-friendly pull-cut tool for opening transparent thermoformed (heat-sealed plastic) over-packaging that encapsulates small consumer products. Consumers find it difficult to remove these thermoformed “clamshells.” Our package opener with pivoting blade guard safely and effectively removes these thermoformed enclosures by piercing and slicing the plastic in one smooth motion.

Abstract: An improved cutting tool for cutting asphalt composition shingles that are commonly utilized as a roofing material. In the preferred embodiment, the cutting tool has a handle section with a hand grippable handle, a head section with a head body attached at one end of the handle, a cutting blade pivotally attached to the head body and a vibrating mechanism disposed in the head body to vibrate the cutting blade so as to cut composition shingles faster and with less effort. The cutting blade can have one or more cutting edges for rearward or forward direction cutting. The vibrating mechanism can be disposed in the handle and can comprise an pneumatically or electrically powered motor that drives an eccentric weight. The head body and handle can be integral. One or more batteries disposed in the handle can provide electrical power to the electric motor.