Abstract: There is provided an earring comprising: a decorative body including an earlobe supporting portion; and an attaching body provided with a screw-shaped fixture and connected to the decorative body, wherein: the screw-shaped fixture is composed of a screw shank, a spherical pressing portion, and a finger grip; the earlobe supporting portion directed to the screw-shaped fixture comprises an axial portion fixed to the back surface of the decorative body, and a spherical supporting portion provided at the tip end of the axial portion; the screw-shaped fixture and the earlobe supporting portion are arranged so as to position on the same shaft line; and the spherical pressing portion and the spherical supporting portion press and support earlobes so as to form deep concavity at both sides of the earlobes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bead ornament structure that includes: two half bead bodies, each having a level attaching surface and a protruding external surface protruded from the attaching surface; and a partition base having a level surface disposed on two lateral bases of the partition base, each having a circular flange extended around a section of the partition base, such that the two half bead bodies are embedded into the circular flange with an appropriate tightness by the level attaching surface and attached onto the base, and the periphery of the two half bead bodies is bound and fixed by the circular flange extended from the partition base.

Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for producing glass in which the temperature distribution between around a central portion and around a side wall of a shaping mold (temperature distribution between around a central portion and around a side wall of molten glass in the shaping mold) is regulated within a range of ±150° C. to produce large-size glass, and to provide a device for shaping glass used in the method for producing glass. The object may be attained by carrying out a step of flowing the molten glass in a melting furnace, through a pipe to which a heat-insulating member is fixed to prevent the heat dissipation of the molten glass, into the shaping mold covered with a low heat-conductive member, and a step of maintaining the distance between the lower portion of the heat-insulating member and the liquid surface of the molten glass.

Abstract: There is provided a method for electrically energizing and heating a platinum or platinum-alloy composite tube structure having a structure including a first main tube, a second main tube, and a branch tube connecting the first main tube and the second main tube, which prevents a local part of the branch tube from being electrically energized and heated in an excessive or insufficient manner.

Abstract: By providing a single housing and shackle assembly constructed for enabling the shackle to be opened and/or closed using either a rotatable dial combination construction or a key activating tumbler construction, with the movement of the shackle being controlled by a trigger member, an effective, easily produced, padlock is achieved which incorporates two separate and independent locking systems formed in a single padlock. In addition, the trigger member and shackle each incorporate uniquely constructed, cooperating surfaces, each of which comprise a grooved zone or concave curved zone which is positioned directly adjacent a cooperating convexly curved zone. By employing these two curved surfaces on both the shackle and trigger member, the controlled pivotal movement of the shackle is realized.

Abstract: A battery locking device and an electronic appliance adopting the same. The battery locking device includes a battery mounting unit provided in a case of an electronic appliance, and a locking device to lock and release a battery mounted in the battery mounting unit through at least two operations.

Abstract: A door lock assembly includes a sleeve connected to a handle, a spindle tube inserted into the sleeve and having a spindle tab to control a latch, and a spindle driving plate disposed transversely within the spindle tube. A tail piece of a key plug attached to the handle engages a central aperture of the spindle driving plate. A radial tooth of the spindle driving plate extends radially into a slot of the spindle tube so as to rotate the spindle tube when the spindle driving plate is rotated by the tail piece. The door lock assembly has no transmitting element to transmit rotational movement from the sleeve to the spindle tube and does not permit retraction of the latch by rotating the handle.

Abstract: A seamless tube is manufactured while effectively suppressing the occurrence of carburization in the seamless tube without interfering with operations. A seamless tube is manufactured by a step of washing at least a portion of a conveyor installed in a conveying step of a mandrel bar B which is situated from a lubricant applying device 7 to the entrance of a mandrel mill 8, a step of washing, on the upstream side of the lubricant applying device 7, a mandrel bar B which was used for elongation rolling, and a step of applying a non-graphite-based lubricant to the mandrel bar B with the lubricant applying device 7, wherein the conveyor and the mandrel bar B are each washed such that the amount of graphite C2 (g/m2) adhering to the surface of the mandrel bar B before it is provided to elongation rolling and the amount of carbon C1 (g/m2) contained in the organic binder of the applied lubricant satisfy Equation 1: 0.08×C1+0.05×C2?3 and Equation 2: 3?C1+C2?50.

Abstract: A single action press for forming a shell used to make a can end includes a first tool and an opposed second tool. The first tool includes a die center insert that performs a forming operation on disc cut from a sheet of end material. The first tool is configured and arranged wherein force is supplied to the die center insert during the downstroke and force is removed from the die center insert at the bottom of the downstroke and at the start of the upstroke, to thereby enable the die center insert to disengage from the shell. One specific embodiment uses a die center piston and compressed air to apply force to the die center insert. Another embodiment uses a cam and cam follower arrangement to remove axial forces at the bottom of the downstroke and either springs or gas pressure to apply force to the die center insert during the downstroke.

Abstract: A forging method and forging apparatus able to improve a dimensional precision of a forged article and able to reduce the machining processes to a minimum and thereby reduce costs are provided. That is, a forging method placing a workpiece inside of a die, pressing the workpiece by a top part of the die in the axial direction toward the bottom part side of the die, and making the material of the end face of the workpiece flow to form the end face of the workpiece into a recessed/projecting shape, which forging method characterized by using independent pressing and holding means for pressing and holding the workpiece in the axial direction independent for the top part and the bottom part at the time of the press forming.

Abstract: A method for forming a high flow insufflation needle stylet having distal, intermediate and proximal sections includes providing a flat sheet of metal and forming pilot holes in the sheet proximate opposed edges of the sheet. A profile of a flat pattern of the stylet is formed. The flat pattern has a proximal end, a distal end and a pair of substantially longitudinal edges. At least one support tab is positioned between the flat pattern and the sheet. The intermediate and the proximal sections of the stylet are progressively formed into a partial cylindrical shape with the proximal end being open and the longitudinal edges in the intermediate and proximal sections being positioned between about 90° and 180° apart. The distal section is progressively formed into a substantially cylindrical shape having a closed distal end. The stylet is trimmed from the sheet by cutting the at least one support tab.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tilting system which comprises a tilting unit having an actuator. Said actuator has a slide which can be moved to and fro in a direction of displacement. The front of the slide is provided with a tilting molding segment for shaping the flared flange of a metal sheet.

Abstract: The rapid coupling and uncoupling device consists essentially of a plunger element 12 capable of being inserted into the clamp 4 or into the top beam/intermediary 1 of the same press brake, or into the tool connection 2, having a cursor 14 with a terminal part of a tapered form pressed by a spring to engage within a groove 16 present in the tool connection or in the clamp or in the top beam/intermediary, respectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for calibrating a gas chromatography instrument by forcefully shooting a measured droplet which securely passes through a confined passageway without direct intervention of human hands into the entry throat of the instrument so as to avoid contaminating the apparatus or impairing the accuracy of the instrument.

Abstract: A zero gravity scale adjusting device for a steel cylinder zero gravity detector is composed of a main body, a suspension rod, a connector, a clamping device, and a counterweight, wherein the main body is extended with the suspension rod which is fixed on the connector, and the connector is corresponding to the clamping device which is extended with a fixing rod for rotatably fixing the connector. By rotatably fixing with the fixing rod, and through a scale of the clamping device, a position of the counterweight can be clearly and accurately adjusted while the device is used, and the counterweight can be quickly adjusted to achieve the balance position which can be detected conveniently.

Abstract: An apparatus for increasing the accuracy of meter factors of a flow instrument in conjunction with a prover having upstream and downstream prover detection switches and a flow computer including a computer program for correcting errors in a meter factor measured in a proving run and/or correcting effects of flow rate changes during proving. A computer readable medium whose contents causes a processor to increase the accuracy of meter factors of a flow instrument in conjunction with a prover having upstream and downstream prover detection switches and a flow computer, by performing the steps of receiving signals from the upstream and downstream prover detection switches and the flow instrument. There is the step of correcting errors in a meter factor measured in a proving run. A method for increasing the accuracy of the meter factors of a flow instrument in conjunction with a prover having upstream and downstream prover detection switches and a flow computer.

Abstract: An arrangement and process for calibrating and/or equilibrating single-channel and multi-channel liquid handling devices, wherein a dispensing volume of a liquid is dispensed via the dispensing channels of a liquid handling device into a measurement chamber of a measurement chamber carrier, each measurement chamber being associated with a dispensing channel, and the individual measurement chambers are hermetically sealed successively relative to the environment and are connected to a pressure chamber under an operating pressure so that an equilibrium pressure occurs that is relevant to the respective dispensing volume.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to test the abrasion resistance of materials. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a conduit network, a primary air stream generating device to generate a primary air stream in the conduit network, a secondary air stream generating device to produce a secondary air stream in the conduit network, and a particulate handling device to deposit particulate into the conduit network so that the particulate enters the secondary air stream. The conduit network merges the secondary air stream into the primary air stream to allow the particulate to enter the primary air stream, and allow the primary air stream to blow the particulate at a test sample positioned within the conduit network.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a carbon dioxide detector having a borosilicate substrate. It may also have a carbon dioxide responsive indicator solution disposed on the borosilicate substrate. The carbon dioxide detector may be part of a carbon dioxide detector system also including an air intake operably connected to the housing to allow air to reach the carbon dioxide detector. The carbon dioxide detector may include a borosilicate substrate and a carbon dioxide responsive indicator solution disposed on the borosilicate substrate. This detector may be part of a further system, such as a resuscitation system. The detector may be made by wetting a borosilicate substrate with a carbon dioxide responsive indicator solution and drying the indicator solution to immobilize it and form a dried carbon dioxide detector. It may be used to detect the concentration of carbon dioxide in an air sample by exposing the detector to the sample.

Abstract: A method for determining pore structure characteristics of a filtration cartridge includes the steps of placing a porometry test location isolating device in sealing contact with the filtration cartridge at a desired test location, increasing the porometer test gas pressure until the test gas flows through the cartridge at the test location, measuring the flow rate of the test gas through the test location as a function of differential pressure, reducing the test gas pressure to atmospheric pressure, wetting the test location with a wetting liquid, increasing the test gas pressure again until the test gas flows through the cartridge at the test location, measuring differential gas pressure and gas flow rates through the test location, and converting the measured gas flow rates and differential pressures into through pore throat diameters, largest through pore throat diameter, mean flow through pore throat diameter, pore distribution, and gas permeability of the cartridge.

Abstract: A leak testing device to be positioned between two adjacent conduits comprises a generally cylindrical body defining a recess therethrough and including first and second end portions for cooperating with the respective end portions of two adjacent conduits. The body includes an opening between the first and second end portions. A sealing door is provided to be positioned in the opening. A diaphragm member including a through hole is provided to be positioned within the body. A valve is operably connected to the diaphragm member for selectively opening or closing the through hole to thereby permit or restrict the flow of a fluid between the two conduits. The opening in the body receives the diaphragm member when leak-testing a conduit, or the sealing door when connecting the two conduits in a fluid communication.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for isolating or manipulating a portion of a sample at non-ambient temperatures and pressures. One apparatus embodiment of the invention comprises a primary sample containment vessel defining a primary chamber, the vessel having a primary sample inlet and outlet; a secondary sample collection container defining a collection chamber fluidly connected to the primary containment vessel; and a sample probe comprising a distal end able to isolate a secondary sample in the primary chamber and transfer it to the collection chamber, the probe fluidly connected to the primary chamber via a seal allowing at least the distal end to be moved in 3-dimensions within the primary chamber. This abstract complies with rules requiring an abstract. It should not be used to limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: An immersion sensor for analysis of liquids or melts includes an immersion carrier, a detector and a radiation-guiding unit, and a sample chamber arranged in the immersion carrier. The sample chamber has an inlet opening for liquid or melt, and the sensing components for measurement of the liquid or melt act inside the sample chamber.

Abstract: A system and method of multi-dimensional force sensing for scanning probe microscopy is provided.

Abstract: A temperature sensor rationality control system for an exhaust treatment system having an oxidation catalyst includes an oxidation catalyst inlet temperature sensor that generates an inlet temperature signal and an oxidation catalyst outlet temperature sensor that generates an outlet temperature signal. A control module determines whether a difference based on the inlet temperature signal and the outlet temperature signal is below a difference threshold when an exhaust temperature is within a threshold range.

Abstract: A tire valve unit is secured to a securing hole provided in a rim of a wheel of a vehicle. The tire valve unit includes a tire valve and a tire sensor. The tire valve includes a valve stem and an elastic cylindrical member encompassing the valve stem. The elastic cylindrical member has an annular securing groove in an outer circumferential surface of the elastic cylindrical member. A portion of the rim around the securing groove is fitted in the securing groove when the elastic cylindrical member is passed through the securing hole. The tire sensor is fixed to the valve stem. The tire sensor is arranged in the interior of a tire attached to the rim and capable of detecting the condition of the tire when the tire valve unit is secured to the rim. The elastic cylindrical member defines an annular space around the valve stem. The annular space extends from a position corresponding to the securing groove in an axial direction of the valve stem to communicate with the interior of the tire.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a system, tools and methods for estimating a property or characteristic of a fluid downhole. In one aspect, the method may include: heating the fluid at a selected or first location during a first time phase, taking temperature measurements of the fluid substantially at the selected location during a second time phase, and estimating the property of the downhole fluid using temperature measurements. Temperature measurements may also be taken at a location spaced apart from the first location and used to estimate the property of the fluid. The tool may include a device that heats the fluid during a first time phase and takes temperature measurements of the fluid during a second time phase. A processor uses the temperature measurements and a model to estimate a property of interest of the fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a region of vapor super-saturation and particle growth in a laminar flow by surrounding the particle flow with a saturated or super-saturated sheath flow from which vapor diffuses into the aerosol flow. This method is applicable when the mass diffusivity of the condensing vapor is greater than the thermal diffusivity of the carrier gas, such as is the case when water vapor diffuses into air.

Abstract: A system for sensing a fuel level includes sensors that sense the fuel level and a voltage source that applies a constant voltage to the sensors for a predetermined time. The system includes a control module that measures outputs of the sensors at a beginning and at an end of the predetermined time. The control module determines a number of the sensors that are submersed in fuel or air based on the outputs and calculates the fuel level based on the number of the sensors that are submersed in fuel or air.

Abstract: The disclosed apparatus includes a condensing chamber (CC) that maintains a volume of a condensate obtained from vapor emitting from a vessel, for example a reactor pressure vessel (RPV). The condensing chamber is connected to a reference leg (RL), a variable leg (VL) and a vapor or steam leg (SL). RL connection provides a flow path for the CRD drive water system backfill to flow into the CC and overflow into the VL. The excess backfill and/or condensate will be returned to the vessel, typically at a point below the liquid level within the vessel. Non-condensable gases will thereby be returned from the CC to the RPV in a substantially continuous manner, thereby tending to prevent the introduction of non-condensable gas enriched liquid from the CC into the RL and improving the tolerance and reliability of the level measurements and/or reducing thermal stresses on the various CC connections.

Abstract: A method for measuring the imbalance characteristics of a rotating body, and for determining if an application of at least one imbalance correction weight in only one of two identified imbalance correction weight planes is sufficient to reduce the measured imbalance characteristics of the rotating body to an acceptable residual imbalance level.

Abstract: A vibrating gyroscopic sensor element including a cantilever vibrator, at least one first depression on the cantilever vibrator, a pair of detection electrodes provided on the cantilever vibrator and at least one second depression on the cantilever vibrator. The cantilever vibrator projects from a base area of the vibrating gyroscopic sensor element and the first depression is effective to adjust the frequency difference between a vertical resonance frequency and a horizontal resonance frequency of the vibrator. Further, the second depression is effective to adjust the difference of signals output from the detection electrodes.

Abstract: A method for measuring a first angular specific sound absorption spectrum of a first sound absorbing sample. The first sound absorbing sample has a predetermined random incidence sound absorption spectrum. The angular specific sound absorption spectrum is determined from a sound wave incident on a surface of the first sound absorbing sample with a predetermined angle of incidence that is greater than zero degrees from a plane parallel to the surface of the first surface. A first weighting factor that provides a fit of the angle specific sound absorption spectrum of the first sound absorbing sample to the predetermined random sound absorption spectrum is then determined. Next, a second angular specific sound absorption spectrum of a second sound absorbing sample at the predetermined angle of incidence is determined. The weighting factor is then used to determine the random specific sound absorption spectrum from the angle absorption spectrum of the second sound absorbing sample.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for identifying a damaged bearing (4a, 4b) of a rotating shaft (1). According to the invention: the rotational speed (n) of the shaft (1) is determined; the alternating component (nAC) of the rotational speed (n) is determined, together with a smooth curve (h) of said alternating component (nAC) of the rotational speed (n); the smooth curve (h) is converted into the frequency range and a frequency response (B) of the value of the smooth curve (h) is determined. Said frequency response (B) of the value of the curve is monitored for the passing of a threshold value (G1, G2, G3, G4) and if said threshold value (G1, G2, G3, G4) is exceeded, a damaged bearing (4a, 4b) is identified. The invention thus provides a method and a device for identifying a damaged bearing (4a, 4b) of a rotating shaft (1) of a motor, which do not require a vibration sensor (11) to identify a damaged bearing (4a, 4b) of said shaft (1).

Abstract: A process for measurement of the level of a medium in a container based on the radar principle in which a measurement signal is generated and emitted in the direction of the medium, the portion of the measurement signal which has been reflected back is detected and the level determined from the propagation time of the measurement signal. The portion of the measurement signal which has been reflected back is evaluated in a phase-sensitive manner in order to assign the respective level corresponding to the propagation time of the measurement signal to a specific direction of space. Thus, the level is determined even under difficult conditions, such as when structures or devices are present in the container or when loose bulk materials are present in loose bulk cones.

Abstract: An ultrasonic sensor attached to a certain object, includes an ultrasonic detecting element, an acoustic matching member, and a reflection limiting member. The ultrasonic detecting element detects an ultrasonic wave. The acoustic matching member has a receiving surface that is adapted on a side of the certain object to face toward the detected body. The reflection limiting member is disposed to a side portion of the acoustic matching member between the receiving surface and an opposing surface of the acoustic matching member. The reflection limiting member limits the ultrasonic wave, which transmits inside the acoustic matching member, from being reflected by the side portion.

Abstract: A pressure sensor is attached to an engine by inserting a cylindrical metal case having a hollow part into an attaching hole formed in the engine in which engine oil flows. An oil passage is formed in the cylindrical metal case, and oil passages are formed in the housing. The pressure sensor is connected to the engine through an oil transmitting pipe and an oil returning pipe in order to radiate thermal energy of a pressure sensing diaphragm and a pressure sensing chip by flowing the engine oil from the engine to the hollow part of the metal case and by returning the engine oil from the hollow part to the engine.

Abstract: The invention relates to a piezoelectric sensor device, especially for use with a microbalance, with a sensor housing and a holder for holding a piezoelectric sensor element. In order to permit quick exchange of crystals and to minimize the size of the assembly the holder is configured as a clamping element, which has at least one elastic first arm for clamped holding of the contact region of said essentially strip-shaped piezoelectric resonator element, whose measuring region is subjected to a fluid stream to be measured.

Abstract: A deformation detection sensor including: a piezoelectric element which generates an output signal due to a deformation; a reference signal input device which inputs a reference signal of a predetermined cycle to the piezoelectric element; a first signal extraction device which extracts a first output signal due to the deformation of the piezoelectric element out of an output signal from the piezoelectric element; a second signal extraction device which extracts a second output signal due to the reference signal out of the output signal from the piezoelectric element; a first evaluation device which evaluates the first output signal extracted by the first signal extraction device; and a second evaluation device which evaluates the second output signal extracted by the second signal extraction device.

Abstract: A system that uses capsules or micro-capsules containing a dye or indicator embedded in a polymer matrix to indicate or measure the degradation of structural materials. The capsules can contain an agent that will be transparent or not detected when the capsule is intact. When the capsule is ruptured, the agent will be either visible to the human eye or measurable by other detection methods. The indicator can either activate upon release or be already activated but not readily visible or detectable in the capsule. An activator compound also can be distributed in the bulk material matrix that activates the indicator upon release. For totally opaque materials like concrete or metal, a surface coating or applied tape containing the capsules can be used.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a low cost load sensor while securing compact dimensions, high reliability and quality, and also to provide a manufacturing method of the load sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of proof testing a sheet of brittle material such as a glass or glass-ceramic based material. The method comprises bending the glass sheet over at least one arcuate member to detect sheets having a strength greater than a predetermined value. The method includes imparting a bend to the sheet and producing relative motion between the sheet and the bend such that the bend traverses the sheet, and wherein tensile stress induced in a surface of the sheet by the bend corresponds to the predetermined strength value. An apparatus for performing the proof testing is also disclosed.

Abstract: An optical-encoded force sensor is disclosed. The optical-encoded force sensor includes a cantilever probe having a probe tip, a set of reflective phase gratings and multiple nano-photonic displacement sensors. The reflective phase gratings are mechanically coupled to the cantilever probe, and the nano-photonic displacement sensors are mechanically coupled to the reflective phase gratings. In response to a load being applied to the probe tip, the reflective phase gratings can be compressed such that a diffraction order of the reflective phase gratings changes according to the force of the applied load.

Abstract: A force sensing device has a monolithic metal housing with a rigid upper housing part and a rigid lower housing part, which are interconnected via U-shaped spring elements while being movable in a springy manner towards each other along an axis of movement when a force is applied thereto. The spring elements are disposed symmetrically to one another relative to a cross-sectional area that runs parallel to the axis of movement. A deflection sensor is disposed between the upper and lower rigid housing parts for detecting their movement relative to one another. The unitary housing is produced in metal injection molding (MIM) technology.

Abstract: A biological sample processing apparatus and method of use thereof. The biological sample processing apparatus includes a rod-shaped magnet having a north pole, a south pole, a length and a width, and a plunger covering the magnet. The north pole and the south pole of the rod-shaped magnet are substantially orthogonal to the length of the rod-shaped magnet. The apparatus separates magnetic particles from a solution containing, for example, a biological sample.

Abstract: At the time of a change of a gearshift position SP from a neutral (N) position to a drive (D) position (step S220), when a vehicle speed V is not lower than a preset reference speed Vref1 (step S230: yes), the control procedure of the invention connects a power shaft with a driveshaft and attains an actual gear change of a transmission to a first speed (step S240). The reference speed Vref1 may be set to a slightly higher vehicle speed than an upper limit of a specific vehicle speed range having a potential for over rotation of a first motor by the gear change of the transmission to the first speed. When the vehicle speed V is lower than the preset reference speed Vref1 (step S230: no), on the other hand, the control procedure prohibits the connection of the power shaft with the driveshaft and the actual gear change of the transmission to the first speed.

Abstract: A display base including a torque limiter capable of inhibiting the number of components from increase and the torque limiter are obtained. This display base includes a driving source turning a display screen portion and a transmission gear portion for transmitting driving force of the driving source to a turning portion. The transmission gear portion includes a torque limiter having a driven gear member integrally provided with a plurality of support sections formed concentrically with rotational axis, a drive gear member fitted onto an outer peripheral surface of each of the support sections of the driven gear member, and a spring member pressing the support sections against the drive gear member by being press-fitted into an inner peripheral surface of each of the support sections of the driven gear member.

Abstract: A motor vehicle gear shift assembly includes a dampening device and a detent structure. The dampening device includes a body structure made of a resilient material, a mounting structure for securing it to structure of the gear shift assembly, and a flexible dampening surface. The flexible dampening surface of the dampening device flexes to decelerate and stop the movement of the detent structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an organ type accelerator pedal for a vehicle. The organ type accelerator pedal includes a footplate, a housing, and a pedal arm. One end of the footplate is fixed to a floor panel, which is provided below a driver's seat. The housing is spaced apart from the footplate and fixed to a dashboard. A middle portion of the pedal arm between both ends thereof is attached to the housing by a first connector so as to elastically rotate, and one end of the pedal arm facing the footplate is attached to the other end of the footplate by a second connector so as to elastically rotate. Accordingly, it is possible to improve the durability and life span of the accelerator pedal, to significantly improve operation feeling and safety of the accelerator pedal, and to prevent operation noise from being generated.

Abstract: A shifting arm for transmitting shifting movements is a formed part which is formed without cutting from a thin sheet. It includes a mouth recess in from an edge of the sheet, and stop faces are formed along the edges of the recess and out of the plane of the sheet.