Abstract: Components of a plurality of magnetic heads are formed on a single substrate to fabricate a magnetic head substructure in which a plurality of pre-head portions are aligned in a plurality of rows. The substructure is cut to separate the plurality of pre-head portions from one another, and the plurality of magnetic heads are thereby fabricated. The surface formed by cutting the substructure is lapped to form a lapped surface. The lapped surface is lapped so as to reach a target position of a medium facing surface. The substructure incorporates first to fourth resistor elements each of which detects the position of the lapped surface. The third and fourth detection elements are located at positions shifted from the first and second resistor elements along the direction orthogonal to the medium facing surface.

Abstract: The buffer arrangement according to the invention comprises a slide path (6) for a workpiece carrier (3). Preferably, the slide path (6) is coil-like wound and supported on a central column (15). The slide path (6) comprises preferably at least one slide track (7, 8) and possibly one or several guide tracks (9, 10). The workpiece carriers (3) slide on the slide tracks (7, 8) preferably with the front sides of the centering and clamping bolts disposed on the slide tracks (7, 8).

Abstract: A method of making a coaxial cable assembly is disclosed, the assembly comprising a coaxial cable and a connector, or connector termination, on at least one end of the cable. A connector, comprised of connector components, is also disclosed. The method comprises placing connector components into contact with the cable before the connector components are assembled into a connector. The connector is assembled simultaneously with securing the connector to the cable to make a coaxial cable assembly. A method of preparing coaxial cable in a manner suitable for making coaxial cable assemblies is also disclosed. The coaxial cable assembly can be a jumper, or a lead.

Abstract: A process for mechanical assembly and electrical interconnection of the functional components of an active implantable medical device. A first step involves preparing an interconnection flex circuit (20) that is able to be electrically and mechanically linked to an electronic circuit module (14), a supply battery (12) and a series of feedthrough terminals (16) of the device, prior to being placed in a common case. The flex circuit has a series of pads (34) for linking to homologous metallizations (46) of the substrate. The mechanical assembling and electrical linking of these pads (34) to the metallizations (46) is performed without either the use of any activation flux or introduction of fusible brazing, and rather by applying an intermediate anisotropic conductive material (38) placed between the pads (34) and metallizations (46), followed by polymerizing this material. The applying and polymerizing are performed under controlled conditions of pressure, temperature and duration.

Abstract: First, a plurality of wiring boards are fabricated at separate steps. The first wiring board includes a Cu post formed on a wiring layer on one surface of a substrate, and a first stopper layer formed at a desired position around the Cu post. The second wiring board includes a through hole for insertion of the Cu post therethrough, a connection terminal formed on a wiring layer on one surface of a substrate, and a second stopper layer that engages the first stopper layer and functions to suppress in-plane misalignment. The third wiring board includes a connection terminal formed on a wiring layer on one surface of a substrate. Then, the wiring boards are stacked up, as aligned with one another so that the wiring layers are interconnected via the Cu post and the connection terminals, to thereby electrically connect the wiring boards. Thereafter, resin is filled into gaps between the wiring boards.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved connection for circuit substrates. The circuit substrates are connected at concave and convex portions at their ends. The concave portion is formed such that the inside width is larger than the entrance width. The convex portion fits into the concave portion. Thereby, a connected portion of the circuit substrates has increased tensile strength. Furthermore, abnormality of the connected portion of the circuit substrates may be easily perceived.

Abstract: A surface mounting device and method for fabricating a printed circuit board (PCB) are provided. The device includes at least one pair of surface mounters, a feed conveyor for transporting a PCB to be fed to the surface mounters, a discharge conveyor for transporting a PCB to be discharged from the surface mounters and an elevator provided between the surface mounters, the elevator transporting a PCB discharged from one of the surface mounters to the discharge conveyor, and feeding a PCB transported by the feed conveyor to another one of the surface mounters. In a surface mounting device for a PCB configured as described above, each of the multiple surface mounters completes an assembly operation of integrated circuit chips on one PCB. Even when a failure or a malfunction occurs in one of the surface mounters, other surface mounters can normally continue an assembly operation because a feed and a discharge path of a PCB are set to bypass other surface mounters.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a printed circuit board, in which a dummy metal frame enclosing the outer periphery of a product part is formed, thus simultaneously assuring the rigidity of the printed circuit board and minimizing the warping thereof thanks to the dummy metal frame left in place on a finished product, thereby realizing a structure compatible with conventional flip chip mounting lines.

Abstract: A probe formed on a base table is detached from the base table without giving damage on the probe. The present invention provides a probe manufacturing method comprising the steps of forming on a sacrificial layer on a base table a recess exposing the sacrificial layer with a resist, depositing a probe material in the recess to form a probe and then removing the resist, leaving part of the sacrificial layer and removing the rest by an etching process, and detaching from the base table the probe held on the base table by the remaining part of the sacrificial layer. In the recess of the resist are formed a main body part corresponding to a flat surface shape of the probe and an auxiliary part continuing into the main body part. The probe is formed by deposition of the material at the main body part, and a holding portion is formed by deposition of the material at the auxiliary part.

Abstract: A method for producing electric contact parts includes the following stages: a) stamping a strip of electric conducting parts connected together in the longitudinal direction (X-X) by a continuous strip; b) inserting said strip inside a mould; c) over-moulding the conducting parts with insulating material depending on the final form envisaged for the electric contact part; d) cutting the continuous strip in the region of the flat pins; e) extracting the finished parts.

Abstract: A lower tool frame is used in manufacturing a plurality of convertible roofs. Structural roof parts are disposed in the lower tool frame upside down with respect to their use position. Forward connection parts are provided for selectively connecting the forward end of the convertible roof to a windshield frame and rearward connection parts are provided for attaching the rearward end of the convertible roof to a vehicle body. A single upper tool frame is lowerable onto the lower tool and is used to position the forward and rearward connection parts with respect to the structural roof parts. The single upper tool frame is used to assemble all of the convertible roofs for a series of vehicles.

Abstract: An electric shaver includes a control unit connected to a gear set, so as to drive the gear set to rotate at least one cutter blade set for cutting beard; and a nose hair trimmer, which includes a gear mechanism, a central rotary shaft, a nose hair blade, and an engaging & disengaging element. The gear mechanism includes a gear wheel meshing with the gear set, and an engaging head connected to and rotating along with the gear wheel. The nose hair blade and the engaging & disengaging element are fixedly mounted on the central rotary shaft. When the central rotary shaft is moved forward by a predetermined distance to engage the engaging & disengaging element with the engaging head, the nose hair blade on the central rotary shaft is protruded from the electric shaver while rotating to trim nose hair.

Abstract: A dual directional disposable razor that includes a razor head with two sets of inward slanted blades mounted transversely therein. The cutting tips of the blades extend through an opening formed on the top surface of the razor head. The razor head is pivotally mounted on the distal end of a handle which allows the razor head to maintain contact with the skin at all times and yet allow the handle to be rotated above or below the razor head. In the preferred embodiment, the top surface of razor head and the longitudinal axis of the handle are approximately 20 degrees apart. The two sets of blades are equally aligned on opposite sides of the head's center longitudinal axis and stop surfaces are provided between the head and the handle so that the blades are properly positioned. An optional flexible swipe blade is attached to the upper back edge of the razor head that allows the user to wipe away excess shaving cream or gel.

Abstract: A de-icicling tool has an icicle removing head mounted onto the distal end of an elongated handle. The head is formed of a generally flat blade and a mounting sleeve to that fits onto the distal end of the handle. The blade member has a series of triangular teeth in a concave arc along the front with each tooth having a point and beveled edges which meet at the associated point. The points of the teeth are rounded. The blade has at least one generally triangular notch formed along its rear thereof, each notch having a pair of beveled edges. There is one or more one round aperture in the blade, each with a beveled edge and with a diameter of three to five centimeters. The mounting sleeve includes a threaded socket adapted to accept a male thread of a standard broom handle or paint pole.

Abstract: A comb attachment for a hair trimmer includes a comb body having a leading edge and a trailing edge, wherein the trailing edge defines an attachment member for attaching the comb body to the hair trimmer. The comb attachment further includes a plurality of tines at the leading edge of the comb body, wherein adjacent tines define a hair guide slot and the hair guide slot includes first and second side walls. The comb attachment also includes a pair of fins associated with the hair guide slot wherein one fin is positioned proximate each side wall of the hair guide slot and each fin extends from the associated tine.

Abstract: A handheld cutting snips having offset blades and bent levers, as well as replaceable blade and thrust bearing members. Bent levers and offset blades allow material being cut to pass through the cutting blades of the snips and bypass the levers without interfering with the levers or the hands of the snips' operator. Replaceable blade-bearing members allow simultaneous replacement of the snips' blades and surfaces surrounding the snips' pivot point, thereby preventing uneven wear and eventual blade interference and/or misalignment of the levers.

Abstract: A pair of scissors includes a first part which is pivotably connected to a second part. A stop extends from an inside of the second part. A control member rotatably extends through a connection hole in the first part and includes a plurality of engaging surfaces which have different radial heights so that the stop is engaged with one of the engaging surfaces to set the desired width between two blades of the first and second parts.

Abstract: A power tool can be split into two ends and a pole can be inserted between the two ends. Each end of the power tool has an electrical connector that maintains electrical communication between the two ends. When the ends are separated, the extension pole can be attached to each end and each end of the pole has electrical connectors so that the two ends stay in electrical communication even with the pole in place allowing the trigger and battery to maintain electrical connectivity with the motor and implement.

Abstract: Embodiments of a reciprocating drive apparatus are disclosed which comprise a housing, a drive shaft rotatably mounted in the housing, a motor in the housing for driving the drive shaft, an elongated plunger located in the housing for reciprocating motion, the plunger being driven by a wobble plate interface structure and pivotally supported in a front bushing and in a manner permitting the plunger to rotates about an axis of rotation aligned with the longitudinal axis of the plunger, the plunger having a front end portion for attaching a tool, and an enlarged rear end spherical portion, a counterweight assembly including a movable counterweight and a drive arm for moving the counterweight located in the housing, the counterweight having an opening for receiving the plunger, wherein the opening has at least cylindrical side wall portions that are sized and configured to support the rear end spherical portion of the plunger as the plunger and counterweight move relative to one another, a first wobble plate ass

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool holding device (22, 50, 58) for retaining a tool (24) on a tool chuck (20).

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, and systems for advertising on a first-down measurement device in an American-style football game are disclosed. An apparatus may include an information display and a sleeve for engaging the information display with a portion of the first-down measurement device. A method may include fixing an advertisement to a material and engaging the material with a portion of a first-down measuring device. A system may include a sideline marker for marking a position of a playing field, a measuring device connected to the sideline marker, an information display, and a sleeve for engaging the information display with the sideline marker or the measuring device. First-down measurement devices containing the information display of the present invention may also be used in simulated American-style football games in which first-down measurements are displayed, such as video game(s).

Abstract: A foot measuring or sizing device comprising a base platform, a heel support (28), an alignment fin (6) and a measurement scale (16). The heel support is pivotally connected to the base platform and the foot fin being slidably along an elongate slot formed in the base platform to facilitate alignment of the foot to be measured with a central axis or plane of the foot measuring or sizing device prior to determining a length, measuring a width and/or determining the amount of lift or adjustment of the foot to be measured is necessary to properly support a foot while using footwear.

Abstract: A coordinate measuring auxiliary tool including a cylindrical shaped body that is attached to an outer circumference of a coordinate measuring probe, and a clamping mechanism for positioning and fixing the cylindrical shaped body to a tip of the probe. Measurement of a thin plate-shaped object to be measured can be easily and accurately performed with the coordinate measuring auxiliary tool having a simple construction and low price. At least a part of the cylindrical shaped body may be transparent, and a position of the cylindrical shaped body to the tip of the probe can be adjusted.

Abstract: A necklace sizer useful for determining a necklace size for a prospective wearer employs a flexible measuring chain having a clasp at one end which is detachably attachable to the flexible measuring chain to provide a closed-loop measuring chain of selected length. The flexible measuring chain can be made up of a number of measuring links and at least one length-indicating tag. The measuring links, which can be ring-like are each of known length along the measuring chain and each measuring link can have the same length. The at least one length-indicating tag can be connected between and to each of two of the measuring links, can bear a length-indicating marking and can also have a predetermined length. Optionally, the at least one length-indicating tag can be apertured to receive the clasp. Useful embodiments of the necklace sizer can provide easily made and accurate size determinations. Some embodiments can simulate the look and feel of a necklace around the wearer's neck.

Abstract: A measuring device is provided for use in the preparation of custom garments. According to one embodiment, the device includes a flexible belt capable of being encircled about a body part of an individual, and a strap attachable fixedly to the belt. One or both of the belt and strap may be formed as closed continuous loops by molded brackets/blocks formed on the belt and strap. The belt and strap each contain a respective scale of measurement indicia. Also provided are several methods for utilizing the measuring device.

Abstract: A medical treatment aid is described which allows for the rapid classification of child patients in an emergency, casualty or trauma room environment, and further displays treatment information relevant to the classification of the patient in a readily accessible manner.

Abstract: A measuring device is provided for a motor vehicle, with a bracket (1), with a joint (8), which is connected to the bracket (1) and which has a joint housing (20) and a pivot pin (19) mounted movably in same. A component (2) is provided which is connected to the joint (8) and which is mounted pivotably on the bracket (1) via the joint (8). An angle measuring device (17, 18) is provided, by which the angle (?) of the component (2) in relation to the bracket (1) can be determined. An analyzer (23) is connected to the angle measuring device (17, 18) and has a double differentiator (24), which is connected to the angle measuring device (17, 18) and which is followed downstream by a summer or integrator (26) via the intermediary of a calculating unit (25).

Abstract: A construction tool for stud wall positioning comprising two (2) members of unequal lengths. The shorter member serving as a base with one (1) end abutting the bottom of the stud frame and configured with an adapter cap. The opposite end is configured to act as a female part for the male end of the second member. The opposite end of the second member is placed vertical and diagonally to reach the upper plate of the stud wall frame unit where it connects with a wedge shaped unit that secures the invention to the stud wall frame. The base member offers features to level the inventive device if the floor is not level.

Abstract: On a machine tool, a program receives data from a scanning or analogue probe, measuring a feature of a workpiece. This data is combined with assumed machine position data during the scanning movement. This avoids having to break into the servo feedback loop to get actual measured machine position data. The assumed machine position data can be derived from a part program which controls the scanning movement. Several ways are described for compensating for errors between the assumed machine position values and the actual values.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collar for measuring the lateral deformation of a test piece during uniaxial or triaxial compression tests. According to the invention, the collar includes a metal hoop or a hoop that is made from composite materials, which can clasp the test piece and which is open. The free ends thereof are separated by a distance A. The inventive collar also includes a mechanism for directly or indirectly measuring the distance A. Between the free ends of the hoop, the mechanism includes at least one strain gauge.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved tape ruler, comprising mainly a hollow housing constructed by two parts (the left and the right) to form a space for other components to place in, a roller of ruler blade placed in said space, two interiorly protruding axis tubes respectively set on the middle of the left and the right parts of the housing, two supplementary tubes of different materials set on the interiors of said axis tubes, two protruding tubes that match said axis tubes, two sleeves of different materials further mounted onto said protruding tubes. Said protruding tubes are respectively coupled up with said two axis tubes, allowing the roller to rotate in said space. One rolling spring is placed inside said roller, with one end of it reaching out from an arsis post that extends from the housing inside one of said protruding tubes, and the other end connected with the end of said ruler blade. There is also one other strip-shaped exit formed the tip of the tape.

Abstract: An electronic calipers is provided with an adjustable digital display. In an embodiment the calipers includes an elongated body and a display member that pivots or rotates relative to the elongated body. The display member may include a base member, which is coupled with the elongated body for translational movement along at least a portion of a length of the elongated body, and a display coupled with the base member for pivotal movement between a first orientation and a second orientation. In other embodiments, the calipers includes a display portion that rotates on the body portion through an angle of about 360°. In some embodiments the display portion may be a generally annular-shaped member that rotates and/or translates on the elongated body.

Abstract: A measuring system (100) includes a measuring instrument (10) and a processing device (20). The measuring instrument includes a base (12), a guide column (14), a sliding member (16), and a digital micrometer (18). The guide column is vertically attached to the base. The sliding member is moveably attached to the guide column. The digital micrometer is firmly fastened to the sliding member. The processing device is electronically connected with the digital micrometer. The processing device receives a measured value from the digital micrometer and diplays a testing result after processing the measured value.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for reducing particle contamination of a surface of an object such as a reticle used in an EUV lithography system. An exemplary apparatus includes a thermophoresis device and an electrophoresis device. The thermophoresis device is situated relative to and spaced from the surface, and is configured to produce a thermophoretic force, in a gas flowing past and contacting the surface, sufficient to inhibit particles in the gas from contacting the surface. The electrophoresis device is situated relative to a region of the surface contacted by the gas and is configured to deflect particles, having an electrostatic charge, in the gas away from the region as the gas flows past the region.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for detecting a belt-cutoff of a dryer. The apparatus comprises a drying drum accommodating a laundry therein; a motor applying a rotational force to the dry drum; a belt wound around the drying drum and a rotating shaft of the motor; and a belt cut detecting unit provided adjacent to the motor in order to sense the belt-cutoff, wherein the belt cut detecting unit is pressed as the motor is rotated by a turning moment when the belt is cut off.

Abstract: The present disclosure suggests a dryer and method of controlling the same. Disclosed is a dryer, comprising: a heater for heating the air which is to be directed to a dry drum; a motor for rotating the dry drum; a power supply unit for supplying electric current to the heater and the motor; a heater relay for selectively applying electric current to the heater; a motor relay for selectively applying electric current to the motor; a safety relay for selectively applying electric current from the power supply unit to the respective relay; and a control unit for cutting off electric current by turning off the safety relay when an abnormal stop occurs, after the control unit determines whether the abnormal stop occurs during a drying operation.

Abstract: A drier for drying wet material includes a drying chamber with a plurality of heating region regions and a plurality of drying regions, alternatively located along the path of the material through the drier. Each of the heating regions is heated with heating fluid by a heating recirculation system wherein the heating fluid overall flows generally concurrently with the material in the chamber, but wherein the heating fluid can flow in various ways within each heating region. A fluid circulation system flows drying fluid through each of the drying regions generally in countercurrent flow relative to the flow of material through the drier, although the drying fluid can flow in various ways within each drying region. The drying fluid exiting the drier is used to preheat the heating fluid exiting the drier prior to the heating fluid reentering the drier. Makeup heat is supplied to the system.

Abstract: A coin-operated dryer includes a tumbler and heating means for providing heated air to the tumbler. One or more sensors are coupled to the dryer and to a controller, which is configured to receive information from the sensor(s). The controller uses the information received from the at least one sensor to control the heating means. Thus, the heating means can be turned off or reduced prior to expiration of a paid for drying time, thereby mitigating energy waste.

Abstract: A drier for drying wet material includes a drying chamber with a plurality of heating region regions and a plurality of drying regions, alternatively located along the path of the material through the drier. Each of the heating regions is heated with heating fluid by a heating recirculation system wherein the heating fluid overall flows in heat exchange with the material in the chamber, but wherein the heating fluid can flow in various ways within each heating region. A fluid circulation system flows drying fluid through each of the drying regions generally in countercurrent flow relative to the flow of material through the drier, although the drying fluid can flow in various ways within each drying region. The drying fluid exiting the drier is used to preheat the heating fluid exiting the drier prior to the heating fluid reentering the drier. Makeup heat is supplied to the system.

Abstract: A portable collapsible clothes dryer system that includes a flexible collapsible lightweight shell that cooperates with a flexurally resilient frame to define an interior volume into which clothes and other articles to be dried are received. A blower blows air into the interior volume to facilitate drying of the articles. The frame is preferably comprised of flexurally resilient, shape-memory elements that permit the structure to collapse into a compact position for traveling and storage.

Abstract: A shoe cover with a replaceable skidproof component comprises a shoe cover, a plurality of skidproof bases, and a plurality of replaceable skidproof components. The shoe cover is integrally formed of elastic and ductile material and extends upwardly from a front edge and a rear edge to form a front cover-stopping portion and a rear cover-stopping portion. The front and the rear cover-stopping portions have a plurality of openings that form at least two stopping pieces. A containing space is formed between the shoe cover and the two cover-stopping portions. The skidproof bases are buried in a bottom of the shoe cover. The replaceable skidproof components are mutually locked to the skidproof bases. The shoe cover with replaceable skidproof components provides a simple structure, easy usage, and is inexpensive to produce.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shoe cover to adaptively fit over a shoe. The show cover has a sole, which includes at least two rigid bands of rigid material, disposed on the bottom of the sole and arranged in spaced relation to each other on opposite sides of a longitudinal axis of the sole, thereby rigidifying the sole. The sole also has an elastic band of the flexible material, spanning longitudinally between the two rigid bands from the front to the rear of the sole, thereby enabling lateral flexibility to adapt to a shoe. The present invention also provides a rigid L-shaped element, each including a first portion on the ground side, a second portion on the side wall, and a fulcrum joining them, to clamp an inserted shoe. A double injection method for producing the above is also provided.

Abstract: The general purpose of the present invention is to provide a shoe insert covering. The shoe insert covering provides a barrier between a user's sole and the insole of a shoe or a separate shoe insert. The shoe insert covering is useful for those individuals who do not want to wear socks, but desire the protection and comfort provided by a sock, as well as those placing footwear inserts into their shoes. The shoe insert covering is in the general shape of an insole and has an opening that give access to a cavity. A footwear insert is completely inserted through the opening and occupies some or most of the cavity. The shoe insert cover with the footwear insert is then placed into a shoe. A toe cover may be disposed on the top front of the shoe insert cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a shoe sole (1) that features a pressure massage function and comprises a bottom outsole (20), a top covering sole (40), and at least one adjustable pressure massage element (10) that is located between the outsole (20) and the covering sole (40). Said pressure massage element (10) is accessible from below through the outsole (20) via a breakthrough (21) in the outsole (20) in order to adjust the pressure massage element (10). The pressure massage element (10) is provided with a bolt (11) which extends perpendicular to the shoe sole (1) and is used for applying the pressure massage to the foot. In order to be able to activate and deactivate the massage function in a simple manner, the bolt (11) is vertically adjustable at least between a lower inactive position and an upper active position in which the bolt (11) causes the covering sole (40) to rise and thus the pressure massage to be applied to the foot.

Abstract: An article of footwear having an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a first chamber and a second chamber that each enclose a fluid. The first chamber and the second chamber both define a plurality of projections and depressions. At least a portion of the projections of the first chamber are located within the depressions of the second chamber, and at least a portion of the projections of the second chamber are located within the depressions of the first chamber. In some configurations, each of the first chamber and the second chamber may form portions of upper and lower surfaces of a pneumatic component. In addition, colors of the first chamber and the second chamber may be selected such that the colors combine at an interface of the first chamber and the second chamber.

Abstract: Footwear including a foot support member and a sole assembly, the sole assembly having a first end and a second end, comprising a plurality of separate insole segments attached to the foot support member for bending the sole assembly, an outsole portion forming the base of the sole assembly, and a plurality of springs engaged between the insole segments and the outsole portion. The springs are arranged in a continuous series across the sole assembly from the first end to the second end, such that the springs exert a constant rebounding force on and across the sole of a user in series throughout a pace cycle.

Abstract: Series, combination of series and method to produce sports shoes of different size, in which each sports shoe of different size comprises a casing substantially rigid and defining an internal compartment for containing the user's foot, a sole associated below the casing and an inner boot disposed in the internal compartment, in order to make putting the foot into the casing more comfortable. The sole has always the same length for all the sports shoes, and the casing has a different size to each other so as to define, on each occasion, an internal compartment with a different volume for each of the sports shoes of different size, so as to cover a plurality of foot sizes, within a determinate range, keeping the length of the sole always the same.

Abstract: A shoe (10) which has a sole (12) with a toe portion (14), a heel portion (16) and an arch portion (18) located between them. A two part heel (20) which has a low heel block (22) attached to the heel portion of the sole and includes a slot (42) formed therein. A high heel extension piece (24) is attached to the low heel block through a support beam (38) having a substantially rectangular cross-section. The support beam (38) is capable of limited axial and pivotal movement within slot. The dimensions of the support beam (38) and the slot (42) prevent rotational movement of the high heel extension piece (24) about its central axis. The high heel extension piece (24) can be pivoted relative to the sole (12) between a first position wherein it underlies and is in alignment with the low heel block (22) and a second position wherein it lies substantially beneath the arch portion (18) of said sole.

Abstract: A device is disclosed that traverses snow and ice covered terrain. The device includes footwear that has the ability to mount directly to a sliding device or snowshoe and pivot without the need of a mounting plate or base plate. The footwear may also be configured for use in snowboard boot retaining bindings. The footwear may have strapless and detachable crampons. Additionally, the crampons may have a coating for repelling snow and ice covering exterior surfaces of the crampon. A configurable crampon may additionally be joined to a rear portion of the footwear. Furthermore, a mounting plate with a toe cleat and heel cleat are disclosed as being removably coupled with the mounting plate able to be attached to sliding or snowshoe devices in a quick-release manner and quick connecting manner. Also disclosed is a movable traction system that may be raised and lowered through a sliding surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an air-circulating and shock-absorbing shoe that protects the backbone and knee joints and provides smooth air circulation for pleasant wearing of shoes for a long time. The shoe includes an outsole formed with the firstfirst and secondsecond air chambers, a midsole and an insole formed with multiple air suction holes connected with the firstfirst air chamber, and a check valve formed in the secondsecond air chamber of the outsole. The shoe is formed with multiple concaved holes on the bottoms of the firstfirst and secondsecond air chambers, multiple air cushion projections formed on the bottom of the midsole and inserted into the concaved holes, and shock-absorbing holes formed on the top of the air cushion projections.