Abstract: Methods for pre-seasoning a component of a plasma reaction apparatus and method for fabricating plasma reaction apparatuses are provided. In an embodiment, a method for seasoning a component of a plasma reaction apparatus comprises providing an organosilicon compound, applying the organosilicon compound to the component, removing carbon atoms from the organosilicon compound, and forming a continuous, substantially uniform protective layer on the component, wherein the protective layer comprises silicon from the organosilicon compound.

Abstract: A method of applying an outer insulation to a bare stator bar to form an insulated stator bar. The method entails extruding at least one extruded member that will form the outer insulation. The extruded member has an opposing pair of edges that are parallel to the longitudinal length of the extruded member. In addition, the extrusion process creates an inner cavity that extends the longitudinal length of the extruded member. A bare stator bar is then inserted into the inner cavity of the outer insulation so that the outer insulation surrounds the perimeter of the bar and extends along a longitudinal length thereof. The opposing pair of edges of the extruded member are then attached together so that the perimeter of the bar is entirely enclosed by the extruded member.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing antenna by laser carving comprising the following steps: to attach metal material such as copper, silver etc. onto the base plate by a method of conductive coating by spraying; and then to trim the metal material to complete the shape of an antenna by laser carving. Thereby, the size and shape of the antenna are not limited, and the antenna can be manufactured on a non-planar base plate, thus the height of the entire antenna module can be reduced.

Abstract: A substrate is prepared that includes substrate segments arranged in series in the X and Y directions. The substrate segments are respectively provided with circuit patterns on its one side and electrodes on the other side. Sets of IC devices including bobbins are mounted on the sides with the circuit patterns of the respective substrates. A conductor is wound around the bobbins successively to form the windings. Portions of the conductor extending between the adjacent windings are pressed against and connected to the circuit patterns to form leading and trailing ends of the windings connected to the circuit patterns. Thereafter, the substrate is severed to provide surface-mount coil packages each comprising the circuit board and the set of IC devices including the coil.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a method of trimming during short time without any difficulty of controlling a device for trimming and a trimming device having a simple structure. The method of manufacturing a resister device comprises: trimming a resister element 5 including a resister film 4 in order to adjust a resister value of the resister element 5, the resister film 4 contacting a pair of electrodes 3 for a resister formed on a substrate 2. A region of the substrate located in a position of a side portion 6 and along with the resister film 4 is heated in the trimming, the position being on a surface where the electrodes 3 for a resister and the resister film 4 are formed. The heating is performed by laser beam irradiation. The side portion 6 is irradiated by a laser beam to form a concave portion 7.

Abstract: The present invention is a kit for making an automotive gauge with personalized gauge faces that may be interchanged via an in situ removable front cover plate. The kit provides a gauge having a dust proof sealing front cover plate that may be unscrewed from the gauge body and a keyed removable indicating needle that allows a personally stylized gauge face to be installed. The face of the gauge is constructed through the use of a personal computer and printer in conjunction with a software program, provided with the kit, that allows the user to personally design the gauge face.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for producing a comb-like capacitor element member including a guide member and a plurality of rectangular metal foil pieces bonded to the guide member, comprising an automatic feed mechanism for feeding tape-like metal foil by a constant length toward the guide member, a bonding mechanism for bonding the metal foil to the guide member, and a cutting mechanism for cutting the bonded metal foil. According to the apparatus of the present invention, a comb-like capacitor element member having a plurality of rectangular metal foil pieces bonded can be produced efficiently, by bonding the elongated tape-like metal foil without damaging it.

Abstract: A tape feeder including an electronic component accommodating part installed at one side of a tape feeder main body to accommodate electronic components which are not picked up by a suction nozzle of an electronic component conveyance robot installed at an electronic component mounting device, thereby preventing the electronic components from clogging a carrier tape moving path, and storing the electronic components in the electronic component accommodating part. Therefore, it is possible to increase efficiency of equipment without operational delay and stoppage of the equipment, readily extract and reuse the electronic components accommodated in the electronic component accommodating part, and keep an operational environment clean.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for forming wire coil leads that depart from wire coils inserted into a dynamo-electric machine component are provided. A plurality of wire coils may be received on an insertion tool. A wire lead may be anchored at a location on the insertion tool. A wire coil corresponding to the wire lead may encircle the location in a plane of the insertion tool. In accordance with the present invention, none of the plurality of wire coils may surmount a first portion of the wire lead anchored at the location. In some embodiments, a template for winding the wire coils may be provided that has a seat portion on the underside of the template. The seat portion may receive a wire lead such that the lead is aligned with the anchoring location on the insertion tool.

Abstract: A producing method of producing a solid state pickup device is provided. Imaging elements are formed on a wafer in a matrix form. Each of the imaging elements has a light receiving surface and plural contact points. Receiving surface border portions are formed on a glass plate to protrude therefrom in a matrix form by etching. The receiving surface border portions are attached to the wafer to surround the light receiving surface in each of the receiving surface border portions. The light receiving surface is spaced from the glass plate. The glass plate is diced outside respectively the receiving surface border portions, to form shield glass for covering the light receiving surface. The wafer is diced for each of the imaging elements, to obtain the solid state pickup device having the shield glass and one of the imaging elements.

Abstract: A plug insertion device for inserting a plug into a container. The device includes sides defining an opening therebetween. The opening receives a plurality of containers having openings at the upper end thereof. A platen having a plurality of insertion pins is pivoted over the sides. A sheet of plugs is positioned over the openings in the containers. The insertion pins engage the plugs and insert them into the containers upon application of a force to the platen. A return spring returns the insertion pins to their retracted position allowing for the removal of the plugged containers.

Abstract: A method for fabricating an IC board without a ring structure is provided, in which after the completion of the core board (including the core through hole), the second pattern photoresist layer is used to mask over the first depositing metal layer, and portion of the second depositing metal layer (this portion of the second depositing metal layer is to electrically couple to the conductive circuit of the core through hole). Later, the second depositing metal layer, the first depositing metal layer, the metal layer, and even to the substrate at the innermost layer which are for the portion that are not masked by the second pattern photoresist layer are removed. As a result, the substrate is exposed to form the ringless structure, but which is to couple a conductive line to the core board through hole.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a Ball Grid Array (BGA) package board. The BGA package board includes a first external layer on which a pattern comprising a circuit pattern and a wire bonding pad pattern is formed, a second external layer on which a pattern comprising a circuit pattern and a solder ball pad pattern is formed, an insulating layer formed between the first and second external layers, a first outer via hole to electrically connect the first and second external layers to each other, and a solder resist layer formed on each of the first and second external layers, with portions of the solder resist layer corresponding to the wire bonding pad pattern and the solder ball pad pattern being opened. The solder ball pad pattern is thinner than the circuit pattern of the second external layer.

Abstract: A method is provided for producing an engine wall structure that includes an inner wall, to which hot gas is admitted during engine operation, an outer wall, which is colder than the inner wall during engine operation, and at least two webs that connect the inner wall with the outer wall and delimit a cooling duct between the walls. The engine wall structure is produced by wire-electro discharge machining the duct out of a solid sheet forming the entire engine wall structure including the inner wall, the outer wall and the webs.

Abstract: A method for producing hollow blade blades, in particular for gas turbines such as aircraft jet engines is provided. At least three elements (20, 21, 22) are located one on top of the other in a sandwich structure, are joined together at least in sections by diffusion welding and are then superplastically formed by expansion in such a way that a first element (20) forms a first external wall of the hollow blade to be produced, a second element (22) forms a second external wall of the hollow blade to be produced and a third element (21) forms a central element running between the two external walls of the hollow blade to be produced. At least one nick-minimizing structure is introduced into the first element (20) and the second element (22), which form the two external walls of the hollow blade to be produced, before said elements are arranged together with the third element (21) in the sandwich structure.

Abstract: An improved method of producing radiators, for heating plants, comprising a vertical tube (1) affording holes (11) in which bushings (2) house, the bushings (2) being provided with O-rings (4) inserted in recesses (21, 23 a) afforded therein. The method comprises an expanding element provided with a internal stem (41) and an external expandable tubular element (42) exhibiting longitudinal flutes (421) which enable the external tubular element (42) to expand when the stem (41) is moved axially internally of the tubular element (42), a terminal slim tract (24) of the bushing (2) being thus enlarged and belling out to strike against walls of the holes (11).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a heat pipe and a capillary structure thereon is provided, and the steps of the method are as follows. A hollow pipe which has an open end and a closed end is provided. A mold is placed into the hollow pipe through the open end. The mold includes a central rod and a shaping component mating with the central rod, and the shaping component has an outward shaping surface. A powder is filled into the space between the hollow pipe and the mold through the open end and then sintered to form a capillary structure on the inner wall of the hollow pipe, in which the capillary structure has a profile corresponding to the shaping surface of the shaping component. Thereafter, the central rod and the shaping component are sequentially taken out of the hollow pipe.

Abstract: A machine, method and tooling to precision cold-form roller blanks for anti-friction bearings. The machine is a multistage progressive former using floating die cavities to enable simultaneous shaping of the ends of the roller with high accuracy and without flash. The tools and staged forming create an improved roller with an advantageous grain pattern and devoid of structural defects previously attributable to the presence of sheared end face material in the radiused corners of the blank and flash at its mid-section.

Abstract: Shaving apparatus including a drivable shaving unit for performing a first shaving action on a user's skin; a motor adapted to drive the shaving unit to perform the first shaving action; a blade having a razor-sharp cutting edge positioned for shaving engagement with the user's skin; and a guard surface provided in front of the razor-sharp blade. During use, the blade performs a second shaving action to cut hair while the drivable shaving unit performs the first shaving action. The first shaving unit may be rotary or linear and may have a static or moving skin-engaging cutter. Two razor-sharp blades may be provided, facing in opposite directions.

Abstract: A delivery system for a shaving aid material includes a hydrophilic foam pad or similar applicator device and shaving aid material disposed in the foam. The foam is attached to the razor cartridge such that during a shaving operation, the foam is squeezed against the user's skin and the shaving aid material is dispelled from the foam. The shaving aid material is a water soluble composition that may be impregnated into the foam, which may be a nanofoam. A razor cartridge with which the delivery system may be used has a frame that defines a skin-contacting surface, at least one razor blade located in the frame, and the shaving aid delivery system coupled to the skin-contacting surface. A shaving implement having a handle and a razor cartridge attached thereto has the shaving aid delivery system attached to the razor cartridge.

Abstract: A cartridge for an appliance for personal care, such as skin, dental or hair treatment includes a main body (2), a dispensing structure (3, 11, 12) for dispensing a substance, such as a liquid, a paste or a gel, and a cartridge (3) detachably connected to the main body (2). The cartridge bounds a reservoir space (5) for holding the substance to be dispensed and includes: a flexible wall part (7) bounding the reservoir space (5) for allowing reservoir space (5) volume to accommodate to a volume of the substance filled therein and volumes of the substance dispensed therefrom; a rigid wall part (16) also bounding the reservoir space (5), and a rigid housing (6, 14). The flexible wall part (7) is connected to the rigid housing (6, 14) along a contour (23) of the rigid wall part (16).

Abstract: A wet shave razor assembly includes a shaving aid delivery system surrounding a razor cartridge. The shaving aid delivery system includes a hydrophilic foam having a water soluble shaving preparation disposed therein. During a wet shave operation, the hydrophilic foam is compressed as the razor is stroked across a user's skin. The hydrophilic foam is an open-cell structure defined by a plurality of supporting elements that cooperate to form tortuous paths. The hydrophilic foam can also include closed cells, or it can be a combination of open cells and closed cells. The shaving preparation is disposed in the paths and/or closed cells. A combination razor cartridge/shaving aid delivery system assembly can be releasably attached to a handle. The razor cartridge may be movable relative to the hydrophilic foam and include a mechanism allowing such movement housed in the handle, or it can be fixed relative to the hydrophilic foam.

Abstract: A surgical hair trimmer is provided including a handle assembly including a power source, a drive motor connected to the power source and having a drive shaft extending therefrom, and a release mechanism configured and adapted for single handed operation; and a blade assembly including a pair of blades wherein at least one of the pair of blades is movable with respect to the other of the pair of blades, an interconnect configured and adapted to operatively couple the drive shaft to the movable blade when the blade assembly is connected to the handle assembly, and engagement structure configured and adapted to selectively engage the release mechanism of the handle assembly. In use, actuation of the release mechanism, when the blade assembly is connected to the handle assembly, jettisons the blade assembly from the handle assembly.

Abstract: A chain pipe-cutter is made up of chain links joined together by cross bars, the cross bars further engage cutting wheels. A pair of adapters each having a U-shaped body with a pair of longitudinally oriented legs joined together by a back portion from which the legs depend. The legs have holes so the adapters may engaged with one of the chain links at a terminal position on the chain by cross bars. The back portions providing a groove having a longitudinal orientation so that with the chain wrapped around a brittle pipe the adapters are positioned in near adjacency, and may be further forced into convergence by a tool engaging each of the longitudinal grooves to sever the pipe.

Abstract: A multipurpose tool including a tool such as pruning shear in which one handle includes a storage cavity to hold folding tool elements. That handle is rotatable about a longitudinal axis, between a position in which it presents comfortable outer surfaces to be gripped during use of the pruning shear, and a position exposing the folding tool elements to be extended. A blade latch release lever for releasing the folding tool elements may include grip ears located at the sides of the main handle.

Abstract: A cutting tool for flexible line, the cutting tool being attached to the package for the flexible line, comprises a base member having a groove adapted to receive the flexible line when the cutting tool is in use and a blade recessed within the groove, the blade being adapted to cut the flexible line when the line is forced into the blade during use of the cutting tool. The cutting tool further includes an arm member in operative relationship with and complementary to the base member, which arm member is capable of producing and applying mechanical advantage in a manner that forces the flexible line received within the groove against the blade to thereby sever the flexible line.

Abstract: A saw and hand guard system is provided. This system includes: a hand-operated saw, wherein the saw further includes a handle having a rear portion and a front portion, and wherein the rear portion is adapted to receive a user's hand; and a hand guard adapted to be mounted on the front portion of the handle, wherein the hand-guard further includes: a durable, rigid plate, wherein the plate further includes a single piece of material, and wherein the single piece of material is shaped to provide at least two distinct protective surfaces; at least one bracket attached to or formed integrally with the plate for detachably mounting the plate on the front portion of the handle; and at least one connector, wherein the at least one connector cooperates with the at least one bracket for mounting the hand-guard on the front portion of the handle.

Abstract: A razor includes a handle attached at one end of a blade assembly to position the handle away from the shave path of the razor. The handle and the blade assembly define the razor generally with an L-shape, wherein the handle is positioned in an off set position relative to a center of the blade assembly or away from the shave path. The blade assembly is thereby disposed at a substantially perpendicular orientation relative to the handle. The handle position provides a user of the razor with an unobstructed view of facial and body areas being shaven with the razor. The handle position provides such advantage for both left-handed and right-handed users. The blade assembly of the razor is constructed and arranged to mount one or two razor blade sets along either side of the assembly. In addition, the blade assembly is further constructed and arranged to pivot bi-directionally relative to the handle.

Abstract: A method of reading the outline of the bezel of a rim of an eyeglass frame, includes the steps of putting a feeler into contact against the bezel and of feeling the bezel by sliding or running the feeler along the bezel, the feeler being actuated by actuator elements along at least a first axis normal to the general plane of the rims of the frame. According to the invention, the overall force delivered by the actuator elements varies continuously or in step during reading as a function of the position of the feeler along the first axis.

Abstract: A bow sighting device includes a laser situated in an arrow shaft adjacent a rear end and capable of producing a laser beam when energized, the laser being positioned so that the laser beam projects through a forward end. The sighting device includes a bow string release member having a string clamp selectively attached to a bowstring, the clamp having upper and lower sections with an arm extending therebetween defining a nock receiving area. The arm includes an arm conductive surface that may be energized by a battery. The arrow shaft includes a nock at its rear end having a nock conductive surface in electrical communication with the laser, the laser being energized to produce the laser beam when the nock is engaged with the nock receiving area of the arm of the string clamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spirit level comprising a spirit level body (10) which is made from a spray-injected thermoplastic material with at least one recess (22) for a spirit level. In order to embody the spirit level body (10) such that it is long but without drawing said body, a reinforcing insert (32) made of fibre-reinforced plastic is injected around inside the spirit level body (10).

Abstract: Fastmark Groutline Ruler enables tile, stone and masonry installers to properly measure tile, stone or masonry materials which will be cut and installed between the end point and the previously installed materials on the floor or wall. This device is a two piece measuring device which will automatically deduct the size of the required grout-line(S) measurement from the fill cut, Fastmark Groutline Ruler has subtractive grout line stop block that automatically aligns to the edge of tile stone or masonry edges, even on crooked horizontal or vertical edges, removable subtractive grout line stop blocks can be mounted to standard hand held tape measure, stop blocks have a depth adapted to the depth of grout spacers installed in field area for perfect grout spacing, and subtractive grout line stop blocks that automatically subtracts for of grout line(S) sizes. Subtractive grout line stop blocks made to all grout line sizes and multiples of.

Abstract: Apparatus for determining the status of hair bulk in an area of a scalp is operative to provide a metric over a sufficiently large area to permit revisiting with only negligible misalignment error. Accurate re-measurement of hair status in accurately identified areas produces a reliable metric for determining degree of hair loss and or the effectiveness of treatment.

Abstract: A locating device for locating the centerpoint of a body such as a recessed light fixture behind a ceiling. The device includes an extendable first member connectable in the center of the body and a second member positionable on the outer surface of the ceiling. A magnet positioned in the first member cooperates with a magnet positioned in the second member to maintain the second member in an aligned position with the center of the body. The extendable first member accommodates various size bodies so that the magnet positioned in the first member extends to the ceiling for attraction to the magnet positioned in the second member.

Abstract: In-process non-contact measurement systems and methods for automated lapping systems are disclosed. In an embodiment, a moveable frame can be controllably positioned proximate to a lapped work product. A control component can provide first control signals to control a movement of the moveable frame relative to the lapped work product. A non-contact measuring device can be coupled to the moveable frame measures a surface of the lapped work product and can transmit measurement data of the surface of the lapped work product to the control component. The control component can further provide second control signals to control a movement of the non-contact measuring device relative to the moveable frame.

Abstract: A tape rule having identifying pattern and mark dimensions in which graduated measuring marks are printed on the front surface of the ruler blade. Furthermore, a hook is disposed on the end of the ruler blade to provide for pulling out the ruler blade when length measurements are taken by the user. The back surface of the ruler blade has identifying patterns, graduated lines, measurement unit numerals, and written explanation areas printed at a quantity of specific relative positions. The measurement positions of the graduated lines and the graduated measuring marks on the front surface are aligned and also respectively collocated with matching identifying patterns and written explanation areas, in which are printed simple character-based explanations. As such, the present invention is a tape rule structure that provides for rapid and accurate pattern indication and measurement position.

Abstract: An air blade comprising a handle portion and a blade portion connected to the handle portion, with the blade portion including an elongated opening therein for blowing air out of the air blade onto an object. The air blade also includes a pair of projections located on each end of the elongated opening and extending outwardly in a direction of the blowing air leaving the air blade such that when the blade portion of the air blade is positioned to abut the object, the elongated opening will be spaced from the object.

Abstract: A new and improved wireless hair dryer includes a housing, a battery, a fan, a motor, wherein the fan is operatively connected to the motor, a heating element, wherein the fan, the motor, and the heating element are contained within the housing, wherein the heating element and the motor are operatively connected to and are powered entirely by the battery, and a control switch.

Abstract: A device and method for assisting in the removal of fluid, such as water, and related moisture from a bladder of a fluid storage device, such as a personal hydration pack or reservoir, is disclosed. The device has a three-dimensional structure or profile so that, when inserted within the bladder, the bladder is held in an open configuration or position, which allows any water or fluid to drain out and allows evaporation to the atmosphere of moisture to occur through the port of the bladder used to fill the device. In one form, the device has an insertion section having portions of elongated structure having a smaller size than the opening so that the insertion section can be fed into the bladder, and the overall insertion section has a profile larger than the opening so that the bladder is held open.

Abstract: To minimize the heat energy required for supplying dry air. A dry air-supplying apparatus 1 comprises a dry air-supplying air path 6 for supplying air from the surroundings that has been heated as dry air and a discharge air path 7 for discharging the moist air to the surroundings after the drying operation by the supplied dry air. Thus, the dry air-supplying air path draws in surrounding air and provides heat-exchanges by a heat exchanger 13 with the air in the discharge air path, this heat-exchanged air is heated by a radiator 14 and is supplied as dry air; while the discharge air path provides heat-exchanges, by the heat exchanger, the moist air after the drying operation with the air in the dry air-supplying air path, cools and dehumidifies the air that has been heat-exchanged by a cooler, and discharges it.

Abstract: A hand drying apparatus includes a hand inserting portion having a concave shape including a front inner wall facing a back inner wall, an airflow generator that generates high-pressure airflows, and a first air nozzle and a second air nozzle that inject the high-pressure airflows to the hand inserting portion. The first air nozzle is provided on the front inner wall and the second air nozzle is provided on the back inner wall. The first air nozzle includes slip-shaped first holes arranged in a line, each having a first length. The second air nozzle includes slip-shaped second holes arranged in a line, each having a second length. The first length and the second length are different.

Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, and a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow. At least one slot-like opening communicates with the fan and is arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening is formed between opposing walls which are manufactured from a thermosetting plastics material. By manufacturing the walls of the slot-like opening from a thermosetting plastic material such as melamine, the walls of the slot-like opening can be molded economically instead of machined from metal. The thermosetting plastic material is dimensionally stable when moulded, thermally resistant and impact resistant.

Abstract: A drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving an object, a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow, and at least one slot-like opening communicating with the fan and arranged in the casing so as to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The slot-like opening is formed between opposing walls so that one of the walls terminates substantially flush with the casing and the other wall protrudes beyond the casing. The slot-like opening may be formed between an upper wall and a lower wall, the lower wall may terminate substantially flush with the casing and the upper wall protrudes beyond the casing, reducing the effect of the air causing the user's hands to be pulled or sucked towards the slot-like openings but eliminating any protrusion of the walls of the slot-like opening on one side.

Abstract: The invention describes a device for dehydrating food such as fruits, vegetables, or meat products such as jerky. The device is adapted to permit opening form either screened side. An advantage to the present invention is the use of a cable that is resistant to stretching while avoiding the use of rods that bend in the center.

Abstract: The invention comprises method of and apparatus for drying pasty materials. The pasty materials are subjected to a first drying stage (1) at a first temperature, and then subjecting the partially dried pasty material are subjected to a second drying stage (10) at a second temperature. The second temperature is lower than the first temperature. The invention also envisages a method of drying and sterilising a pasty material comprising the steps of subjecting the pasty material to a first heat sterilisation process (1) and then a second heat drying process (10).

Abstract: A drying apparatus and method of drying a wafer including supplying a drying material for drying a wafer and controlling a flow of the drying material to uniformly or substantially uniformly dry the wafer. The flow of the drying material may be controlled by a vent unit including at least one part for controlling the flow of the drying material to uniformly or substantially uniformly dry the wafer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a health and diet footwear with buffering means that has a plurality of spring members mounted on the lower portion thereof, thereby obtaining substantially higher exercising effects as compared to a general footwear. The health and diet footwear with buffering means of the invention can detachably mount fixed plates on a sole by means of screws and have a plurality of spring members disposed between the fixed plates disposed on the upper ends of the spring members and a support plate disposed on the lower ends of the spring members by means of detachable mounting or spiral coupling, so that the spring members can be easily and rigidly coupled therebetween. Further, when a part of the spring members is damaged or broken, it can be exchanged individually.

Abstract: A shock-absorbing method and device of an insole of a resilient shoe is provided. At least one transverse partition is set in a gas or liquid chamber of the insole. The gas or liquid chamber of the insole is partitioned into a fore cavity and a rear cavity by the partition. The fore cavity and the rear cavity are communicated reciprocally through the region external of the ends of the partition. Preferably, a fish-bone shaped partition is set longitudinally in the gas or liquid chamber. A column is set at the end of each of fish-bone branches of said fish-bone shaped partition and is positioned corresponding to a relevant acupoint of a human foot bottom. The gas or liquid chamber is filled with soft or resilient materials. The insole according to the invention could be shock absorbing and resilient.

Abstract: A first load (L1) is put on the upper leg (606) to create a contact area (619) between the front segment (610) and the front segment (618). The contact area (619) has a center point (601) located a distance (p1) from the front end (602). An upper forward segment (621) pulls away from a lower forward segment (623) immediately adjacent to the front end (602) to create a loop (625a). The first load (L1) is progressively increased to a second load (L2) and the center point (601) is rolled back from the distance (p1) to a distance (p2) from the front end (602). The segments (621) and (623) expand the loop (625a) to a loop (625b).

Abstract: A shoe has a quick-tighten lacing system with a shoelace partially wound around lacing control elements in a pair of rows between an ankle opening and a toe. The lacing system has one or two locking elements for enabling a quick tightening of the shoelace.