Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for forming a flat panel for an X-ray detector device. The method comprises forming an active area of a first size on a substrate of a second size and extending at least one contact of the active area. The method further comprises trimming the substrate to the first size forming the flat panel.

Abstract: Bearing bores for engine mount components must be periodically repaired. A component is disassembled and a bearing is removed from the bearing bore. An inner surface of the bearing bore is machined to remove any damage. A sizing sleeve is selected to have a press fit with the machined inner surface of the bearing bore and with the outer surface of a new bearing. The bearing is press fit into the sizing sleeve and the sizing sleeve is press fit into the bearing bore. The outer surfaces of the sizing sleeve and the bearing are swaged to assist in retaining and preventing relative movement between the bearing, sizing sleeve and engine mount component.

Abstract: The present invention provides an impeller in which a metallic bush can be inserted correctly into a synthetic resin impeller main body manufactured by resin molding using a die, and a determination as to whether or not the impeller has been manufactured correctly can be made easily. The impeller comprises: a metallic bush comprising a circumferential boss portion having a substantially truncated cone-shaped throttle portion positioned on a front surface axial end side, a periaxial support boss portion positioned in an axial center, and a circumferential protruding portion positioned on a back surface axial end side; and an impeller main body made of synthetic resin and formed with a V-shaped bulging portion that bulges axially in the center of a front surface side of a disk-shaped vane portion fulcrum, in which a plurality of vanes are formed integrally on the periphery of the V-shaped bulging portion.

Abstract: A tube support structure for heat transfer tubes in a steam generator has a plurality of tube support bars which are installed between the heat transfer tubes. At least one of the support bars has a first metal layer and a second metal layer. The first metal layer is preferably spot welded to the second metal layer at intervals. The first metal layer and second metal layer have different thermal expansion coefficients so that at room temperature the support bar is flat, and at the operating temperature of the steam generator the first layer forms a convex shape between the intervals to support the adjacent tube.

Abstract: A method for combining a heat pipe with a heat sink fin is provided, which includes the following steps: firstly, providing a heat sink fin with an opening, next, installing the heat pipe and a tin pipe into the opening, and installing the heat pipe into the tin pipe, and then, carrying out a heat treatment, so as to combine the heat pipe with the heat sink fin via the melted tin pipe.

Abstract: An extrusion process for forming heat transfer units or portions thereof for use in a cooling system for cooling heat generating components in an electronic system. Several embodiments of the present invention are presented. In one embodiment, a material is extruded through a die and a housing is formed that can be used as the housing or a portion thereof, for the heat transfer unit.

Abstract: An insert snaps into position in a manifold of a fluid device to perform a baffling function. The insert includes a cradle having a base portion and opposed spring fingers for retaining the insert in position. The base portion can be completely closed to prevent flow through the insert, or have a spring flapper valve or bimetallic flapper valve to permit partial or full flow through the insert under predetermined conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a new improved large planetary gear system used on the input stage of wind turbine power generators. This improved planetary gear system reduces or eliminates lubricant debris traditionally generated from the gear teeth, thereby eliminating an initiating source for bearing failure. To achieve these results, some and preferably all of the gear teeth within the planetary gear system are superfinished using chemically accelerated vibratory finishing to a surface roughness of approximately 0.25 micron or less. Several objects and advantages of the invention are to provide a gearbox with reduced metal debris, improved bearing life, reduced wear, reduced vibro-frictional noise, improved contact fatigue, improved fretting resistance, improved lubrication, to simplify the run-in process, and to enhance the durability and efficiency of the gearbox.

Abstract: A method and a device for forging a bevel gear. The device includes a punch, a work positioning and holding die positioning and holding a work placed on the placing surface of a lower die, and an outer burr removing die removing outer burrs produced on the outer peripheral surfaces of the teeth of the work. In the state of the work positioned and held at a prescribed position by the work positioning and holding die, the inner burrs and the outer burrs of the work are simultaneously removed by the integrated lowering operation of the punch and the outer burr removing die.

Abstract: A method for producing a joint connection for torque-transmitting connection of a component (1) provided with spur gear teeth (13) with a constant velocity joint (2) provided with corresponding spur gear teeth (11). The spur gear teeth can be brought into interengagement by applying an axial engaging force and have flanks (25) that contact each other as functional surfaces. The invention also relates to a joint connection of the aforementioned type.

Abstract: A spherical bearing assembly manufacturing apparatus and its manufacturing method is disclosed. The spherical bearing that houses and supports a spherical journal is manufactured with fiber reinforced composite as a material. The spherical bearing assembly manufacturing apparatus consists of a mold, plunger, and first and second grippers. The mold has a cavity for molding fiber reinforced composite into a spherical bearing, and a first press surface for supporting fiber reinforced composite, and a first guide hole communicated with the cavity. The plunger has a second press surface for molding the fiber reinforced composite housed in the cavity into a spherical bearing, and a second guide hole formed in the center of the second press surface. In the first gripper is formed a hole in which the edge on one end of the spherical journal is housed. In the second gripper is formed a recessed portion in which the edge on the other end of the spherical journal is housed.

Abstract: A toroidal type stepless speed changer including input and output disks 10 and 12, power rollers 20 provided between the disks with supporting shafts 28 thereof outwardly protruding, a single movable ring 30 with which the outer ends of the power roller supporting shafts 28 are engaged, the single movable ring being movable in the direction of the disk center shaft 14 with turning thereof being restricted, and a single adjustment belt 48 capable of making reciprocal motion in its turning (circumferential) direction so as to move the movable ring 30 along the disk center shaft. By the movement of the movable ring 30 in the disk center shaft direction that is caused by the reciprocal motion of the adjustment belt 48, the inclination of all the power roller supporting shafts is varied, thus changing the rotational speed between the input and output disks.

Abstract: A safety razor and method of manufacturing a safety razor comprising molding a razor head and a razor blade in a curvilinear mold with the razor blade captured in the razor head such that both the head and blade form a single unitary body with each having a common fixed curvilinear geometry and a handle for the razor adjustably connected to the head such that the curved razor blade may be adjustably positioned relative to the handle to orient the razor blade into one of two opposite directions for use by either a right handed or left handed person.

Abstract: A reciprocating pipe cutter that uses a thin diameter wire saw as a cutting element. The wire saw blade attaches at one end to a reciprocating blade that can is mounted into a standard electrically powered reciprocating saw tool. The saw wire proceeds from the reciprocating blade, around the perimeter of a fixed pulley and then around the perimeter of a pulley mounted to a swingable arm. The wire terminates at its other end to an extension spring. When the electric tool is turned on, the saw wire reciprocates so that when the wire is pushed into the wall of a pipe, it can cut the pipe in two. The swingable arm allows pipes of varying diameters to be cut. The reciprocating pipe cutting tool allows the user to cut a pipe while it is in place without doing damage to near by surfaces.

Abstract: A heavy duty utility knife structure with rear gyre for balanced stabile cutting using excess force while cutting heavy and thick material. In turn this design becomes safer, easier and is a precision cutting knife to be used in all construction trade including home and hobby as well. With a blade storage and easy hinge opener it is a complete tool.

Abstract: An edge trimmer for an uncured elastomer strip being conveyed in the longitudinal direction of the strip is disclosed. In the uncured elastomer strip, cords laid parallel with each other along the longitudinal direction of the strip, are embedded. The edge trimmer comprises a cutter head comprising a blade for trimming an edge portion of the uncured elastomer strip. The cutter head is freely movable in the transverse direction of the uncured elastomer strip being conveyed. The blade has a pair of v-shaped cutting edges opening towards the upper stream of the conveyed direction of the uncured elastomer strip. Preferably, the thickness of the blade is 1.0 to 2.0 mm, the opening angle of the V-shaped cutting edges is 30 to 70 degrees, an angle of each of the cutting edges is 35 to 65 degrees, and the cutting edges are formed on the thickness center plane of the blade.

Abstract: There is provided a portable letter opener that is capable of transitioning between an open and a closed position. The letter opener includes a first housing section, a second housing section, a blade, and a pin forming a pivot hinge so that the first housing section and second housing section can move between the open and closed positions. The first housing section defines a slot such that the blade is at least partially positioned within the slot of the first housing section when the portable letter opener is in the closed position. The first housing section may also define an aperture for connecting with a key chain. Both the first housing section and the second housing section may define a pair of tab with a hole therein for receiving the pin. The blade, connected to the second housing section, is at least partially exposed when the portable letter opener is in the open position, and the blade has a sharpened edge capable of slicing open a sealed envelope flap.

Abstract: An improvement for a reciprocal saw is disclosed, the saw being of the type having an oscillating drive shaft and a counter weight that oscillates in opposing phase to the drive shaft for the purpose of reducing vibration. The improvement comprises a lateral extension arm fixed to the counter weight and projecting generally towards the drive shaft. The extension arm is connected to a mounting plate that projects generally parallel to the drive shaft towards the distal end of the drive shaft, such that when the saw is activated the drive shaft oscillates oppositely, but in parallel, to the mounting plate. A mounting cover is fixed to the mounting plate with a mounting means and includes a channel therein formed generally longitudinally parallel to the drive shaft and adapted to capture both a first saw blade slidably therein and a second saw blade fixedly therein.

Abstract: A reciprocating saw includes a reciprocatingly driven working tool assembly (6) having a working tool receptacle (10) for securing a saw blade (12), a housing (4) extending along a reciprocation axis (A) of the working tool assembly (6) and forming a saw neck (14) enclosing a housing opening (18) through which a section of the working tool assembly (6) reciprocates, a securing element (28) provided on a first side (26) of the working tool assembly (6) for securing an auxiliary guide means (32), and a shield member (36) separate from the auxiliary guide means (32) and securable on a second side (34) of the working tool assembly (6) and extending from a working tool-side end (16) of the saw neck (14) away over at least a section of the working tool assembly (6) extending from the house opening (18).

Abstract: Rotation of the cylindrical handle rotates the geared sprocket which biases the linear slide member, which selectively raises and lowers the cylindrical bow sight housing. A locking knob releasably secures the cylindrical handle during rough handling. The cylindrical bow sight includes a circular ring on the front face of the circular bow sight housing, and a bubble level provides a level indication. A fiber optic sight is centered in the bow sight housing in optical communication with a fiber optic band to improve the visibility of the bow sight in low light conditions. A sliding keyway and adjustment screw adjusts the cylindrical bow sight elevation. Indicia on the cylindrical handle provides alignment data responsive to the position of the cylindrical bow sight in relation to the distance to a remote target.

Abstract: A digital depth gauge is provided for measuring a depth of a hole in an object. In one embodiment the gauge includes: a user interface with a display and at least one actuator; a reader shaft with a distal end and a proximal end connected to the user interface; a probe that extends from the distal end of the reader shaft and which includes a tip configured to locate a distal surface of the hole; a sleeve member with a distal end configured to abut a proximal surface of the hole, the sleeve member being coupled with the reader shaft for relative translational and rotational movement; and a sensor interposed between the reader shaft and the sleeve member for measuring relative translational movement between the reader shaft and the sleeve member. In some embodiments, the gauge may include a means for aligning elements of the sensor.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus and methods for reducing energy consumption in both domestic and professional clothes dryers by reducing drying time of clothes being dried. This is result is obtained by using an absorbent, quick drying and/or negatively charged fabric material that is mounted to the drum of the clothes dryer or allowed to circulate with the drying clothes. The drying apparatus is placed inside of a clothes dryer to increase the efficiency of drying clothes in the clothes dryer. The drying apparatus includes a fabric material mounted to a surface, the fabric material being configured to absorb moisture from moist clothes in the dryer and being characterized by being one or both of fast drying and highly absorbent of moisture.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a multistage continuous microwave dryer for plate-shaped products, especially fiber boards, using microwave energy as a drying means while taking preventive steps that allow for an optimal drying process of the fiber boards. Said aim is achieved by disposing the rod antennas (12) above each plane of conveyance of the continuous microwave dryer (1), embodying the belt conveyor (6, 7, 8) on the respective plane of conveyance as a metallic perforated belt that can be effective as a reflective shield for the rod antennas, placing means (13a, 13b) for sucking off humid air between the rod antennas (12), said means acting as a reflective shield, and connecting the means for sucking off humid air to a common negative pressure source.

Abstract: This invention discloses systems and methods for conversion of high moisture waste materials to dry or low moisture products for recycle or reuse. The equipment systems comprise a gas turbine generator unit (preferred heat source), a dryer vessel and a processing unit, wherein the connection between the gas turbine and the dryer vessel directs substantially all the gas turbine exhaust into the dryer vessel and substantially precludes the introduction of air into the dryer vessel and wherein the processing unit forms the dried material from the dryer vessel into granules, pellets or other desired form for the final product. Optionally, the systems and methods further provide for processing ventilation air from manufacturing facilities to reduce emissions therefrom.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for operating a dryer used to reduce the moisture content of sheet material. A drying chamber is provided and includes a plurality of drying sections and a single point exhaust system. A seal section located at the input end of the dryer includes an exhaust passage through which a gas sample is drawn by a sampling fan. Gases within the seal section are a combination of ambient air drawn through restricted passages at the entry to the seal section and exhaust gas that bleeds into the seal section from the drying chamber. A controller monitors the temperature of the sampled gases and ambient air and adjusts the rate of exhaust flow from the main exhaust system as a function of the temperature differential. A heating system is also provided for heating the seal exhaust gases above the pitch condensation temperature for the flow.

Abstract: A spin or tumble dryer having an air outlet with a moisture sensor is connected to a controller. The moisture sensor determines and stored the measured absolute atmospheric humidity values in the air outlet during operation. Specific characteristic values of the detected moisture can be determined, such as at a point in time and the duration to reach a maximum value or an absolute atmospheric humidity at a specific instant, which can be compared with the values stored in the controller. From this, it is possible to determine the laundry load quantity that is located in the spin dryer, and as a result a program sequence for drying the load can be optimized.

Abstract: An aspect of the present invention provides a method for drying a coating film that has been formed by applying a coating liquid to a traveling long support, by forming a tunnel-shaped drying zone so as to surround the support, and supplying drying air into the drying zone from a rectangular air-supplying nozzle which faces to the drying zone, wherein the air-supplying nozzle is designed so that among layer components of the drying air which is supplied from the air-supplying nozzle, a boundary layer component which has flowed in the vicinity of the inner wall surface of the air-supplying nozzle and is supplied from the nozzle cannot hit the surface of the coating film, while there are the boundary layer component and a central layer component which has flowed in a central part of the air-supplying nozzle and is supplied from the nozzle, in the layer components.

Abstract: A method carried out without sealing elements inside fixed parts in the front area of a condensation dryer. A process air channel arranged in a shield is made of a plastic material and is provided with a vertical dividing surface which is placed at the level of a heat exchanger reception area in front of a base module. Said base module and the shield are assembled without additional sealing means. The tightness of the process air guide along the passage from the shield to a condenser is obtainable by supporting surfaces devoid of welds and hitches on the edges of the heat exchanger insertion opening, sealing elements placed on the circumference of a heat exchanger are pressed to each other when the dryer is prepared to operate.

Abstract: Footwear is provided, including an upper portion and at least one design applied to the upper portion. The design includes at least one border. The border at least partially defines at least one region that is configured for selectively receiving at least one pigment.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a telemark ski boot system configured to enable efficient releasable rotatable coupling to a ski binding at a pivot location corresponding to the metatarsal region. One embodiment of the present invention related to a telemark ski boot system including a shell, a sole, and a binding interface system. The sole is coupled anatomically below the shell and includes a bottom sole surface defining the bottom most portion of the boot. The binding interface system is contained between the shell and bottom of the bottom sole surface and horizontally below the metatarsal region of the boot. In addition, the binding interface system is contained within the two dimensional footprint of the boot. Alternatively or in addition, the binding interface system is contained within the three dimensional space of the shell and sole. The binding interface system may be a rigid cleat.

Abstract: A universal blade mount is provided for securing or attaching the rearward ends of push tubes of a blade structure to the A-arm suspensions of an ATV. The mount includes a pair of telescoping tubes which enable the mount to be narrowed or widened depending upon the particular ATV being utilized. Further, the telescopic connection of the two tubes enables the accommodation of suspension travel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a hydraulic control arrangement for damping wagging vibrations, wherein during operation a hydraulic cylinder of a lifting equipment can be connected to a hydraulic accumulator via a damping valve arrangement. The damping valve arrangement comprises a nozzle valve arrangement with two different nozzle cross-sections, the larger of which is active when filling the hydraulic accumulator and the smaller of which is active during adaptation of the hydraulic accumulator to the load pressure of the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: An organization system comprising a white board system, a wall calendar, reminder notes, and a planner, all of which are commonly color coded, wherein each color is associated with an individual user of the system. The tools (i.e., the white board system, the calendar, the notes, and the planner) may be used individually or collectively as an entire organization system.

Abstract: The graphic organizer is a flexible sheet of material having a property whereby the sheet will cling on contact to a white board surface or the like. Various visual indicia are printed on the material surface, such as a monthly calendar, a weekly calendar, a lined sheet having regularly spaced lines or, alternatively, a lined sheet having doubled lines alternating with dashed lines, and a coordinate graph layout with numbered positive and negative X and Y axes. The sheet material may be transparent or opaque. In use, a graphic organizer is applied to a surface, such as a white board surface. A dry erase marker is used to mark on the graphic organizer. Additional, smaller pieces of the sheet material may be provided with particular indicia printed thereon, such as days of a week, or numbers, the small overlay pieces being rearrangable on the graphic organizer surface.

Abstract: A bubble display system is disclosed to include an aquarium holding multiple color liquids that have different specific gravities and are floating on one another at different levels inside the aquarium, multiple bubble generators merged in the bottom liquid inside the aquarium, multiple water pipes arranged outside the aquarium and respectively connected between the liquids and the bubble generators and respectively mounted with a respective electromagnetic valve, and a control circuit for driving the pumps, the electromagnetic valves and the bubble generators to cause the liquids to circulate through the bubble generators and to produce moving lines of color bubbles in the aquarium.

Abstract: The invention described herein represents a significant improvement in the displaying of sports team logo or other meaningful indicia. A means for removably affixing indicia to a passenger vehicle is provided. Also removably affixed to the passenger vehicle is a wind powered generator in electrical communication with a plurality of LEDs. As the passenger vehicle moves, wind is captured to turn the generator to power the LEDs which illuminates the indicia. Thus the sports team logo or other indicia is observable at night without the need to run electrical wires or replace batteries.

Abstract: A variable message sign control system has a number of variable message signs. The variable messages signs are coupled by local communication links to a sign controller. This single sign controller takes the place of multiple sign controllers in previous designs.

Abstract: The ornamental magnets provide at least one magnetic panel having opposed first and second surfaces, with the first surface having indicia imprinted thereon. The second surface is a magnetic sheet for attachment to a ferromagnetic surface, such as a refrigerator door. The panel may have an opening formed therethrough for placement around or over a handle extending from the ferromagnetic surface, such as a refrigerator door handle. Alternatively, a recess may be formed in the panel for receiving the handle. Further, a plurality of magnetic panels may be provided for releasably covering a periphery of the ferromagnetic surface, with the opening or recess being formed in at least one of the plurality of magnetic panels. A kit may include a plurality of the panels having indicia relating to a single, unified theme.

Abstract: A simulated firearm for discharging a blank cartridge and generating a realistic flash and report from the muzzle. The simulated firearm of the present invention prevents the discharge of lethal cartridges or projectiles. The simulated firearm has a chamber 65. The chamber 65 is reversed so that the entrance to the chamber 65 faces the forward section of the simulated firearm. A blank cartridge is loaded into the chamber 65. The blank cartridge is safely discharged from the reversed chamber.

Abstract: The present invention provides an integral firearms safety lock that safely provides locking capabilities in a firearm. The integral firearms safety lock ensures that a firearm is unable to fire by a simple manual manipulation of a locking mechanism. Moreover, an integral firearms safety lock is provided that contacts and locks a firing pin safety thereby preventing any unauthorized firing of the firearm.

Abstract: A see-through periscope for sighting-in optical sights or open sights by co-aligning one type of sighting system with the other type. The small see-through periscope is preferably used with firearms that have two conditions: (1) the rifle must be equipped with open sights, and (2) a gap must exist between the front of the optical sight and the rear open sight where the periscope can be mounted. Four unique mounts allow the periscope to be used with both magnifying or non-magnifying optical sights of different types, sizes, and shapes and open sights of different heights. The mounts position the bottom mirror at the height of the open sights and the top mirror at a point higher than the optical sight. The bottom mirror captures an image of the open sights aimed at a target and reflects that image to the top mirror, which in turn reflects the image across the top of the optical sight and into the eye of the shooter.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a lure body which is formed in an appearance imitating a small fish. A lower jaw which is vertically pivotable is provided on the front end of the lure body, and the pivot angle of the lower jaw is adjustable. The lower jaw is pivotally supported by the lure body at the base, and has an angle adjusting mechanism to control the pivot angle of the lower jaw around the pivot.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a longitudinal axis and comprising a head section and a tail section serially connected along the longitudinal axis is disclosed. The head section is formed from a rigid material and has a front end and a back end portion. The back end portion is formed from generally opposed side wall portions. The tail section is formed from a flexible material and has a front end portion and a back end. The front end portion of the tail section is closely received by the back end portion of the head section. The tail section carries the hook and is easily replaced without separating the hook from the leader.

Abstract: A fishing lure having a rattling assembly for attracting fish, wherein the sound of the rattling assembly is adjustable. The rattling assembly includes a rattle member and a rod member positioned inside a cavity defined in the body of the fishing lure. The rod member traverses the exterior surface of the fishing lure into the cavity, such that the position of the rod member will determine the ability of the rattling member to travel within the cavity to strike the walls of the cavity.

Abstract: Stick-on Bait is disclosed. The bait is configured to be applied to submerged portions of a boat hull where swimming fish in the vicinity can view them. The bait includes a flexible substrate and a fish-attracting design on its outer side. The back side includes a water-proof adhesive material. The bait is shaped like a small fish in two dimensions. The outer surface may further have a metallic film providing a kaleidoscopic pattern therein.

Abstract: Customizable adhesive covers for fishing lures are provided. In one implementation, an adhesive cover includes a top laminate layer adhered to a base layer that is adhered to a bottom adhesive layer. The base layer is treated to facilitate acceptance of a personalized design applied to the middle layer. The adhesive cover is contoured to partially or completely cover one or more sides of a fishing lure.

Abstract: A fishing lure includes a lure body formed to have an appearance imitating a small fish. The lure body is provided with a bendably structured diving plate in the vicinity of the tip of the lure body. The diving plate is made to be bendable by connecting the upper portion and the lower portion of the diving plate bendably in a manner that the lower portion is vertically pivotable in regard to the upper portion fixed on the lure body.

Abstract: An insect bait station, for use with a flowable insect bait, is designed for secure anchorage to the ground, and is capable of being deployed either alone or with other bait stations in various stacked configurations is disclosed. A generally hollow main body defines an internal reservoir for containing a flowable, preferably liquid, bait contained therein. A generally planar base is adapted for receiving a ground anchor removably connected thereto to facilitate anchoring the station to the ground. Insects are guided to the an access opening in the top of the bait station by a plurality of recessed channels that originate in proximity to the bottom and run along the bait station body to an access opening in the top portion thereof. A removable cover is provided for attachment to the bait station and includes a downwardly depending ramp that is received within the access opening to provide insects with an ingress and egress path down to the bait contained within the housing.

Abstract: In a fuel composition containing a static dissipator additive, a Fischer-Tropsch derived fuel component is blended for the purpose of increasing the electrical conductivity of the composition and/or for reducing the concentration of the static dissipator additive in the composition. The fuel composition is preferably an automotive diesel fuel composition.

Abstract: Embodiments of a composition useful as a fuel or fuel additive are provided. Certain disclosed embodiments of the composition comprise mid to low flash point naptha, at least one alcohol having a ratio of between about 1 to about 4 carbon atoms to 1 hydroxyl functional group, at least one lubricating oil, and at least one oxygenated natural aromatic compound, wherein the oxygenated natural aromatic compound has a flash point between about 60° C. and about 160° C., has at least one oxygenated functional group, and is soluble in the composition.