Abstract: A dosage-dispensing device for substances in powder- or paste form is equipped with a supply container and a dosage-dispensing head which is connected or connectable to the supply container and has a housing with an outlet orifice of circular cross-section. The dosage-dispensing head further has a delivery- and closure element, wherein the outlet orifice and the delivery- and closure element are arranged on the central lengthwise axis of the dosage-dispensing head, and the delivery- and closure element is designed to be rotatable about the central lengthwise axis in relation to the housing and to be capable of translatory displacement along the central lengthwise axis relative to the outlet orifice.

Abstract: A fluid dispenser valve for assembling on a fluid reservoir, the valve comprising a valve body (10) containing a metering chamber (20), and a valve member (30) that is slidable in leaktight manner in said valve body (10) between a rest position and an actuated position, said valve containing an inlet passage (40) enabling said metering chamber (20) to be filled with fluid, said valve including a closure element (50) that co-operates with said inlet passage (40), said closure element (50) being movable between an open position in which said inlet passage (40) is open, and a closed position in which said inlet passage (40) is closed at least in part.

Abstract: A dispensing container for flowable product in a basic polyhedronorm having at least an edge, or as a three-part can including a container sidewall, a container bottom and a container cover. The container includes, in its interior, a discharging device for dispensing portions of product. The dispensing container can be sealingly closed.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention relates to a beverage server for use in containing and dispensing liquid. The beverage server comprises a container, a lid, a stopper, and an actuator coupled to the handle and to the stopper. The actuator moves between a first position and a second position and is configured to move the stopper between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A tamper-evident outer cap for a tube spout fitment with push-pull cap for a flexible pouch is provided. The tube spout fitment is sealed to the pouch body, and includes a base portion having a seal-engaging surface disposed within the pouch body and a centrally located passageway. An internal tubular spout projects upwardly from the base portion and has a centrally located passageway. A push-pull cap is slidably retained on the internal tube spout, and is a generally cylindrical member having an outer wall, an inner wall parallel to the outer wall, and an upper wall having a central opening formed therein interconnecting the outer wall to the inner wall. A tamper-evident outer cap is disposed over the push-pull cap, and includes an openable portion, a collar portion permanently retained on the tube spout fitment, and a first connecting member interconnecting the openable portion and the collar portion.

Abstract: This invention comprises the torso 2 covered by the cover 1 and the press iron 4 for pressing the front part and the rear part of the torso 2 to press finish the shirt 3 put on the torso 2. The torso 2 is set such that the side surfaces 2c are formed into an opening with plates 2a, 2b oppositely arranged at the front part and rear part. This invention is set such that the hooks 11 are hung down at both side positions of the inner surface of each of the plates 2a, 2b through the pulling members 12. The linear locations at both sides of the front part 1a and the rear part 1b of the cover 1 are formed with tubular bags 1c. This invention is set such that hard rods 15 are stored in the bag 1c. This invention is set such that the hooks 11 are engaged with the bags 1c having the rods 15 therein and both ends of the cover 1 are pulled inwardly of the torso 2. This invention can prevent the pulling wrinkles from being generated at both front and rear sides of the cover at the time of fixing the cover.

Abstract: An aid for pulling on stockings, especially compression stockings, comprising two parallel first struts, which are spaced mutually apart and each have a free upper end, and two parallel second struts, which are spaced mutually apart and whose upper ends are connected by an arcuate hoop, characterised in that the second struts are mounted such as to be pivotable about a pivot axis together with the hoop connected to them, said pivot axis running transversely to a longitudinal direction of said second strut, said second struts being movable into a first position, in which they are disposed adjacent to said first struts, and a second position, in which they are disposed at a V-shaped angle (?) to said first struts.

Abstract: The beverage pack comprises a bladder (1) with at least one strap (T) that is integral to the pack. The pack is manufactured so that it is highly durable, strong and minimises plastic wastage, making the pack durable, cost effective and beneficial to the environment. In some forms the pack is be disposable. The pack preferably includes an area of insulation (7), such as bubble type wrap or any other appropriate insulating material, on at least part of it. The pack may also include a reflective panel, such as silver type plastic, on its front panel to keep the beverage within the pack cold and to reflect sunlight. The pack includes a non-toxic drinking hose (4) that is sealed within pack. The integrated strap enables the pack to be easily manufactured to keep it durable and strong to be carried by a person and taken anywhere.

Abstract: An equipment carrying device is provided for carrying a wide range of sports boards by releasable attachment to and suspension from a separate shoulder strap, such as a shoulder strap of a backpack. The equipment carrying device features an elongated strap having distal and proximal ends. A connector has a first attachment and a second attachment. The first attachment is attached to the elongated strap at a first attachment point between the distal and proximal ends and the second attachment is configured for releasable attachment to a separate assembled shoulder strap, such as a backpack strap. A carrying hook is attached to the elongated strap at a second attachment point. An elastic section is attached to the elongated strap between the first attachment point and second attachment point and configured to absorb shocks of sudden loads.

Abstract: An electric driver includes a hook portion which is constituted by a hook-like portion and a connecting portion for connecting the hook-like portion to the handle. The hook-like portion is constituted by a base portion connected to the connecting portion and a bent portion continuous to the base portion and a front end portion continuous to the bent portion and arranged at a position substantially opposed to the base portion and can be deformed. The front end portion and the base portion can be proximate to and remote from each other. The connecting portion holds the hook-like portion in a state of being hung down in a direction substantially the same as a direction of extending the handle. The hook-like portion is held centering on a first rotating axis center extended in the direction of hanging down the hook-like portion pivotably relative to the handle.

Abstract: A suspended-load backpack designed to permit the load to move relative to the wearer during walking and running so that the large movements between the load and the wearer of the backpack reduce the fluctuations of vertical motion of the load with respect to ground. Because the hip (and thus the pack body) goes up a down a good deal during walking, a large relative movement between the wearer and the load reduces the absolute excursion of the load. This movement may be, in turn, transferred to a motor through, for example, a rack and pinion gear, to convert the mechanical movement to electrical or mechanical energy. Such movement of the suspended-load relative to the wearer also reduces the forces on the wearer's body while walking or running, thus reducing the likelihood of orthopedic injury.

Abstract: A fashionable carryall includes an adjustable waist band and a tether depending therefrom to a holster having both internal compartments and removable outer pockets, and which in turn is secured to the user's thigh using one or more leg straps. The holster has a plurality of removable pockets for items such as mp3 players, keys, cell phones, and water bottles, which can be replaced with different shaped pockets as future technology dictates. The straps allow the holster position to be adjusted vertically on the wearer's thigh, and it can also be converted to a shoulder strap as well.

Abstract: A belt comprising an exterior layer having at least a portion thereof fabricated from an elastic material. A honeycomb structure sized and configured to receive a plurality of paintball pods is attached to an inner surface of the exterior layer. The honey comb structure is disposed between the exterior layer and the waist of the user when the belt is worn by the user. When paintball pods are removed or inserted into the honeycomb structure, the elastic portion of the exterior layer expands or contracts accordingly such that pressure is applied on the paintball pods against the lower body of the user so as to securely hold the paintball pods against the body of the user.

Abstract: A tool pouch for holding nails, fasteners and other items has a front section and a back section forming a pocket defining an open cavity. A magnetic assembly is attached to the pocket front section, and a second magnetic assembly is attached to the pocket back section. The magnetic assemblies are aligned such that the first magnetic assembly repels the second magnetic assembly. The positioning and the magnetic strength of the first and second magnetic assemblies are sufficient to bias the opening of the first pocket toward an open position.

Abstract: A trigger switch mechanism of a nail gun is pivotally attached between two side plates of a trigger of the nail gun. The switch mechanism includes a blocking piece pivotally attached to a safety slide rod and a trigger valve rod of the nail gun. Each of the side plates includes an axis hole, and two blocking grooves are disposed in the axis hole. The switch mechanism includes a plurality of blocking teeth, and a spring is disposed between one of the side plate and the switch mechanism to abut the switch mechanism and nest the blocking teeth into the blocking groove for stopping the switch mechanism. The switch mechanism includes a dial portion for being dialed by a hand of the operator, which is capable of deviating the blocking teeth from the blocking grooves to release the switch mechanism, and rotating the switch mechanism to adjust the position of the blocking piece relative to the safety slide rod, so as to realize conveniently switching the operation modes of the trigger of the nail gun.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail shooter. The present invention provides the nail shooter driven by a liquid high-pressure gas, in order to resolve technical problems with the prior nail shooters, such as difficulty in application, a loud noise, a safety hazard. The shooter body is provided with a trigger mechanism, a firing pin used for striking a nail to get it shot, a piston mechanism for pushing the firing pin, and a switch mechanism for releasing the driving gas toward the piston mechanism. The handle of the nail shooter is provided with a coupling tube, which is provided with an intake joint used for introducing the gas from a liquid high-pressure gas cylinder and further with a decompressor that decompresses the introduced gas. Under control of the trigger mechanism, the decompressed gas can drive the piston mechanism to act via the switch mechanism, and further push the firing pin to strike a nail at a high speed to get it shot.

Abstract: A fastening tool can include a housing and a motor assembly in the housing. The motor assembly can include an output member and a motor for translating the output member. A knob can be rotatably mounted in the housing around a first axis and define a plurality of locating formations arranged thereon. An adjustment rod can be operatively coupled for movement with the knob. A lower contact trip can be coupled to the adjustment rod. An indexing member can be movable along a second axis parallel to the first axis. The indexing member can be selectively biased into engagement with one of the locating formations upon rotation of the knob to resist rotation of the knob relative to the housing. Rotation of the knob can cause the contact trip to translate toward and away from the housing to define a desired penetration depth for the fastener.

Abstract: A fastening device drives one or more fasteners into a workpiece. The fastening device generally includes a tool housing and a multistage solenoid having at least a first stage, a second stage and an armature member that travels therebetween. The multistage solenoid is contained within the tool housing. A driver blade is connected to the armature member. The driver blade is operable between an extended condition and a retracted condition. A control module determines a position of the armature member relative to at least one of the first stage, the second stage and a combination thereof. A trigger assembly is connected to the control module and activates a driver sequence that moves the driver blade member between the retracted condition and the extended condition. The control module directs power between the first stage and the second stage based on the position of the armature member relative thereto.

Abstract: A surgical instrument, includes a surgical end effector having a receiving portion for removably receiving therein an interchangeable part. The receiving portion has a communication connection. A handle connected to the end effector actuates the end effector. The handle has a controller electrically connected to the communication connection for authenticating the interchangeable part when placed at the end effector. An interchangeable part is removably connected to the receiving portion and has an encryption device electrically removably connected to the communication connection when placed at the receiving portion. The encryption device authenticates the interchangeable part when queried by the electric controller.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing weld flash from a structural assembly are provided. The apparatus generally includes a tool with a head that defines an edge and first and second opposite surfaces disposed at an angle converging toward the edge. A shaft, which extends from the first surface of the head, is configured to be engaged to a shaft holder of an actuation device so that the head extends from the actuation device and is configured to lift the flash from a surface of the assembly as the tool is moved in a path along a surface of the assembly with the edge contacting the flash.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for the reflow soldering of printed circuit board assemblies provided with solder paste in a sealed chamber with heating in the chamber. In a first process step, the pressure in the chamber is amplified in comparison with the atmospheric pressure and the temperature in the chamber is increased by convection heating to melt the solder paste and, in a second process step, the pressure is again lowered to atmospheric pressure in controlled manner while maintaining the temperature.

Abstract: A stainless steel for a fume extractor which has a main body formed by stamping and soldering includes a stainless steel base board of a selected thickness. The stainless steel base board has the surface treated to form a coarse surface. Then the surface of the stainless steel base board is coated with a transparent lacquer to form a protection layer to prevent rusting and corrosion when submerged in a chemical detergent or exposed in a salty environment. Such a structure also facilitates wiping of filthy materials smeared on the surface.

Abstract: The combined hanging file folder structure includes a primary file cassette and at least one secondary file cassette. Each cassette contains a storage space, and an extension portion at a top of the storage space. A positioning portion is placed at the end of extension portion of the secondary file cassette. This positioning portion mates with a positioning portion at a back of the primary file cassette, forming an integrated structure of primary and secondary file cassettes. Furthermore, a positioning portion is placed at a lower part of the back of the secondary file cassette, allowing to mate with the positioning portion of another extension portion and leading to an expanded combination of secondary file cassettes.

Abstract: A megaphone popcorn cup is provided. The cup includes a first end, which is open to an interior of the cup, and a second end, which has a smaller diameter than the first end. The cup has a side wall with overlapping first and second side edges that are attached to one another. An end cap at least partially seals the second end. The end cap is vertically offset from the second end toward the first end and is formed with the side wall as a single, continuous piece of material.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for delivering targeted informational messages includes a computer system for creating a de-identified encrypted PID and de-identified patient transaction data in a retail store for transmission and storage. A subset of de-identified encrypted PIDs are associated with targeted informational messages by the system and transmitted to retail stores, where a targeted message is printed on behalf of the patient corresponding to the de-identified encrypted PID.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and a hardware topology display for graphically visualizing a hardware topology of a drive system (10, 11, 12) of a machine tool, production machine, and/or robot. According to the invention, component symbols (3, 8, 9) representing physical components of the drive system (10, 11, 12) are visualized from a data record describing the drive system (10, 11, 12), the component symbols (3, 8, 9) being interlinked according to the connections (13, 14) of the physical components (10, 11) by means of said data record. The invention creates a method and a hardware topology display for graphically visualizing a hardware topology of a drive system (10, 11, 12) of a machine tool, production machine, and/or robot.

Abstract: A method of porting value from a negotiable instrument to a presentation instrument includes acquiring information from the negotiable instrument, acquiring information from the presentation instrument, sending at least a portion of the information from the negotiable instrument to a check processor, receiving a message from the check processor that identifies whether the negotiable instrument has been associated with a Positive Pay File, and, based at least in part on the message from the check processor, determining an amount of value to credit to an account associated with the presentation instrument.

Abstract: An automated transaction machine with a cross-vender software and hardware platform architecture includes a computer and a plurality of transaction function devices. The machine further includes a plurality of device driver components that generally correspond to each of the transaction function devices. The device drivers are operative responsive to communication from an XFS layer to control the operation of the transaction function devices. The machine further includes a terminal application and an ODS layer. The ODS layer includes a plurality of ODS components that generally correspond to the device drivers and/or transaction function devices. The ODS components responsive to the terminal application are operative to have the device drivers control the operation of the transaction function devices through communication with the XFS layer.

Abstract: Systems for enrolling and authenticating transaction cards for PIN-less transactions are disclosed. Enrollment may include subjecting a cardholder to questions regarding previous transaction card transactions and then associating and storing a physical identifier with the transaction card. After enrollment, the cardholder may use the transaction card for PIN-less transactions, for example on the Internet, by successfully providing a physical identifier or pass code that matches the stored physical identifier that was used to enroll the transaction card. Different cardholders may send different types of physical identifier, for example, biometric samples, PC signatures and the like. In yet other embodiments, the system may direct a cardholder to the cardholder's financial institution webpage for authentication of a PIN-less transaction without requiring the cardholder to send a physical identifier.

Abstract: A medical instrument identification system for identifying a medical instrument from a plurality of medical instruments includes at least one optical sensor for detecting features of the at least one medical instrument, and a data processing device operatively coupled to the at least one optical sensor. The data processing device is operative to use videometric pattern recognition to identify the at least one medical instrument based on the detected features, wherein the optical sensor and the data processing device are assigned to a medical instrument tracking system.

Abstract: In a cart terminal device, a goods-layout-information storage unit stores goods layout information, having information indicating a layout region within a shop related to a goods classification indicating goods laid out in the layout region, and a contents-position-information storage unit stores contents position information, having a transmitter number related to the goods classification. When a user assigns an optional position and an optional transmitter within the shop, a transmitter-position-information creating unit obtains a goods classification corresponding to the position by referencing the goods layout information, and obtains a goods classification corresponding to the transmitter by referencing the contents position information. When the obtained goods classifications coincide with each other, the transmitter-position-information creating unit creates transmitter position information, having position information related to a transmitter number for identifying the transmitter.

Abstract: A portable data terminal generally includes a housing supporting: a data collection device; a keypad; and a touch screen. One or more PDTs are provided with a monitoring system that records occurrences experienced by the portable data terminal. The record of occurrences may be analyzed to identify errors and/or failure prone parts of the PDT along with behaviors likely to lead to errors or failures. Additionally, the record of events may be analyzed to predict errors and/or failures for any given PDT.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided which is capable of managing contact-less card function content, while acquiring and deleting the contact-less card function content with ease. The mobile terminal according to the present invention has a terminal operating system (OS) that executes various functions of the mobile terminal, a Felica application manager (FAM), a Felica device driver that drives a Felica OS according to control of the FAM, and a Felica chip that stores Felica content. The FAM operates a Java applications manager that manages Java applications having the network computing function, API to start a browser, that executes API, and other applications such as a the browser, a menu and a Felica viewer.

Abstract: A method includes transmitting a first digital channel (X0) from a reader to a marker, receiving a second digital channel (Y0) corresponding to the first digital channel and to errors introduced by a noisy channel, introducing artificial errors into at least one of the first or second digital channels, carrying out an advantage distillation phase in such a way that a new first digital channel (X1) is determined for the reader. A new second digital channel (Y1) is determined for the marker such that the advantage is taken with respect to a possible passive attacker. In an information reconciliation phase, an error-correcting protocol is applied to the new first (X2) and new second (Y2) digital channel, and in carrying out a secrecy amplification phase, a hash function (G) is applied to the new first (X2*) and the new second (Y2*) digital channel.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, in a card reader for data exchange with a card that stores data, exposed electrical contacts of the card reader, via which the exchanged data is transmitted in an uncoded fashion, are covered by a cap, and a switch covered by the cap is triggered by removing the cap.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention is directed to a portable identification object (e.g., ID card), an object recognition system (e.g., card reader system), and a method of identity verification or authentication utilizing the portable identification object and the object recognition system. Illustratively, the ID Card incorporates an optical MEMS that, in a passive aspect, exhibits amplitude modulation, wavelength selectivity and/or optical phase modulation with respect to an input signal provided by the card reader system; and, in an active aspect, exhibits amplitude modulation, wavelength selectivity and/or optical phase modulation with respect to an input signal provided by the card reader system based on specific stimulation of the MEMS. MEMS stimulation may be activated by the card reader system in response to a selective user input (e.g., PIN) and algorithmic processing provided by the card reader system.

Abstract: A document with indexes and associated document reader system. The document is constructed by printing plural pixels and divided into plural areas. Each of the areas has plural indexes respectively consisting of a group of indexing dots to represent an area code corresponding to the area. The indexes and the pixels have different optical reflection features. The system includes a filter, a pattern sensor and a pattern decoder. The filter allows a light with special wavelengths to pass through, so as to obtain a desired light corresponding to the indexes of the document. The sensor is connected to the filter for sensing the light passed through and accordingly forming a pattern to output. The decoder is connected to the sensor for decoding and thus obtaining corresponding indexes in accordance with the pattern outputted by the sensor.

Abstract: A graphically represented, machine-readable code having a first abstract part and a second part comprises a contrived code having pre-associated data, wherein the first and second parts are associated electronically in a storage medium, such that the association is verifiable by a machine reading the code by reference to the storage medium, in order to authenticate the second part.

Abstract: A digital illumination and imaging system employing one or more planar laser illumination modules (PLIMs) each including: (i) a laser illumination source driven preferably by high frequency modulated (HFM) diode current drive circuitry; (ii) a beam collimating optics disposed beyond the laser source; (ii) an optical beam multiplexer (OMUX) device disposed beyond the collimating optics; and (iv) a planarizing-type illumination lens array disposed beyond the OMUX device, and arranged for generating a plurality of substantially planar coherence-reduced laser illumination beams (PLIBs) that form a composite substantially planar laser illumination beam (PLIB) having substantially reduced spatial/temporal coherence. A digital image detection array for detecting digital images of an object illuminated by the composite substantially planar laser illumination beam.

Abstract: The present invention includes a reading unit having a light emitting portion for irradiating a barcode with irradiation light and a light receiving portion for receiving reflected light of the irradiation light from the barcode, a supporting member for turnably supporting the reading unit on a rotating shaft so that the position of the optical axis of the irradiation light is moved in the length direction of bars constituting the barcode, and a roller and a slanting surface for moving the optical axis of the irradiation light in the bar length direction by turning the reading unit.

Abstract: A data receiving and illuminatable marking instrument and spaced emission source is disclosed. The marking instrument may be a full duplex marking apparatus that communicates with spaced emitters transmitting infrared electromagnetic energy encoded with unique data packets. The marking instrument illuminates a portion of the marking implement in response to the data received from the data transmitting device. A method for using the above invention likewise is disclosed.

Abstract: A card apparatus for use with a card may include a front bezel, a cart inlet slot placed in the front bezel, a card path continuously extending from the card inlet slot, a shutter installed between the card inlet slot and the card path for opening and closing the card path, a case body closely contacting the front bezel and internally including the card path, a tilted part that is tilted so as to become further away gradually from the card path in a direction from an inner part of the case body toward the front bezel to guide a liquid infiltrated through the card inlet slot, and liquid drain holes positioned at the front side of the front bezel to go through continuously to a side of the case body for draining the liquid.

Abstract: A card processor of the present invention has: an insertion slot, into which a card is inserted; a carriage path, along which the card is carried; a carriage mechanism, which carries the card inserted into the insertion slot; and a holding portion, which is installed between the insertion slot and the carriage mechanism and holds the card on the carriage path.

Abstract: Multi-mode integrated circuit devices on an integrated circuit substrate include a controller configured to operate in a first mode compliant with the International Standard Organization (ISO) specification ISO 7816 and a second mode different from ISO 7816 responsive to a mode selection signal. A first plurality of input/output pads are associated with operations in the first mode and a second plurality of input/output pads are associated with operations in the second mode. A mode detector circuit is coupled to at least one of the second plurality of input/output pads and configured to detect connection of the at least one of the second plurality of input/output pads to an external device and to activate the mode selection signal to select the second mode responsive to detection of connection of the at least one of the second plurality of input/output pads to the external device.

Abstract: A machine readable code comprises a portion of graphical indicium located on a substrate; wherein the code is delimited by a temporary boundary that is generated by a reading machine relative to a fixed trigger point only when the code is being read.

Abstract: An improved solution for cooling a data center is provided. In an embodiment of the invention, a data center design that combines physical segregation of hot and cold air streams together with a data hall variable air volume system is provided. The invention is a data center design that resolves air management issues of re-circulation, bypass and load balance. Bypass is airflow supplied by the cooling units that directly returns without cooling servers. Recirculation airflow is server discharge warm air that returns directly without being cooled. Load balance is supplying the required server airflow. An embodiment includes physical segregation of cold and hot air streams and by providing variable air volume to match server load. Air segregation is done by enclosing the hot aisle end and above the cabinets. The air conditioning system provides variable air volume to the data hall (cold side) to meet server demands.

Abstract: An integrated management system for controlling multi-type air conditioners can reduce a communication load by transmitting only changed operation state information among operation state information related to at least one air conditioner system which is disposed in a room or office and is being operated.

Abstract: An integrated management system for controlling multi-type air conditioners can use a remote integrated management system to securely and automatically back up setting information for a local controller provided in at least one air conditioner system, which is disposed in a room or office and is being operated, thereby allowing an improvement of stability of the integrated management system.

Abstract: An integrated management system for controlling multi-type air conditioners in which certain information related to the equipment connected to the system is added to a remote communication protocol, and operation information related to at least one air conditioner system and the type information related to the connected equipment are received from a connection controller group for storage, whereby all or many of the air conditioners installed in a particular location can be integrally maintained, managed and inspected or repaired.

Abstract: Disclosed are an apparatus and method for an integrated management of a multi-type air conditioning system. In the apparatus and method, corresponding air conditioners and external devices are displayed at locations on a drawing corresponding to locations of a building. Accordingly, a user's convenience is enhanced.