Abstract: Processing food items in a blender by operating the cutter assembly at a predetermined operating speed, reducing the operating speed of the cutter assembly t, and accelerating the operating speed of the cutter assembly in response to the items in the container having settled around the cutter assembly until the food items are suspended above the cutter assembly.

Abstract: A shredder having a safety feature(s) that reduces potential safety hazards by detecting the temperature of a shredder motor and issuing a warning as an predetermined overheat temperature approaches.

Abstract: To provide a food chopper of simple design and high performance, a device (1) for chopping food, in particular pieces of ice, is proposed, said device (1) including a container (2) providing a bearing pin (20) on its bottom (21) and being divided into an upper processing zone (22) and a lower collecting zone (23), said processing zone (22) accommodating a chopping tool (3) for reducing the food, said chopping tool (3) being formed by a rotary cutting blade (30) and comprising a tool spindle (31), and in the transition region from the processing zone (22) to the collecting zone (23) there being at least partially a sieve (32) separating the processing zone (22) from the collecting zone (23), wherein the lower end (310) of the tool spindle (31) is rotatably mounted on the bearing pin (20). Preferably, a stirring tool (34) is part of the chopping tool (3) and is formed by a rotary stirring blade (340).

Abstract: A comminuting apparatus having a compact, variable-speed drive unit with a high level of efficiency and high torque levels. The comminuting apparatus comprises a drive device having an electric motor operatively connected by way of a transmission device to a comminuting shaft that has comminuting tools at its periphery. The tools cooperate with a counterpart member to comminute the material to be processed. The electric motor is in the form of a high-pole three-phase synchronous motor that is electrically connected to the output of a frequency converter controlled by a control device, and the transmission device is in the form of an epicyclic transmission device. The motor surrounds the epicyclic transmission device at least in part, and the motor and the transmission device are arranged in a common housing.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for comminuting particulate material by interparticle comminution in a bed of particles are disclosed. The apparatus includes a vertical roller mill with a horizontal grinding table rotating about a vertical mill axis. At least one grinding roller presses resiliently against a bed of particulate material on the grinding track and applies a compressive force. The geometry of the mill is such that the roller engages the bed of particulate material with a substantially pure rolling action. This minimizes shear forces applied to the particle bed and minimizes the reduction of fines.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are disclosed for checking tape reel motion. A control module directs a leading servo to apply torque to a leading reel and a trailing servo to apply torque to a trailing reel, wherein the control module directs the leading servo to apply an initial positive torque in a tape motion direction and directs the trailing servo to apply an initial negative torque counter to the tape motion direction. If there is no change in an angular position of the leading and trailing reels, the control module incrementally sums a first incremental positive torque to the leading torque to increase the leading torque and a second incremental positive torque to the trailing torque until there is a change in the angular position of the leading and trailing reels and/or until the torques exceed torque limits.

Abstract: Coiling device (“R”) and relative method for a windable long, metal product (10). The device (“R”) comprises a mandrel (12) having a substantially circular transverse section and rotating around a horizontal, vertical or inclined axis, and at least a guide and containing device (15, 16) which is driven between a first working position wherein it cooperates with the mandrel (12), and a second inactive position wherein it is arranged distant from the mandrel (12). The coiling device (“R”) also comprises at least a clamping device (21) associated with the mandrel (12), which clamps at least temporarily an initial segment of the metal product (10).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a revolving rack for the distribution and storage of chain on spools and a method of distribution and storage thereof, and more specifically, to a revolving rack with multiple spools placed on removable spool holders attached to a manual or automatic rotating mechanism that is user activated to place a selected spool at a desired operative position for distribution of chain. The revolving rack including a rotating mechanism connected to a frame with two roller chains placed on bottom sprockets and top sprockets having a built-in mechanism to hold a selected spool at a fixed height. Spools are inserted in spool holders and then adapted on the revolving rack. A drive mechanism rotates the spool holders a desired position either manually or electrically. The revolving rack also includes a sturdy frame having an operative section for receiving the rotating mechanism and a fixation section with a forklift-type interface.

Abstract: A tape reel, a recording tape cartridge, a take-up reel, and a drive device, in which displacement of recording tape in an axial direction of a hub may be suppressed during traveling and occurrence of reading errors of servo signals and recording/reproducing errors of data signals may be suppressed are obtained. The reel hub is integrally formed with a lower flange and a radius of the reel hub on an upper flange side is greater than a radius on a lower flange side. By winding the recording tape T around the reel hub in such a manner that a side having a smaller radius of curvature of a tape edge is on the lower flange side of the reel hub, the displacement of the recording tape T in the axial direction of the reel hub during traveling is suppressed. As a result, recording and reproducing errors of servo signals and recording signals may be suppressed and reduction of so-called position error signals and off-track errors may be expected even in a case of high-density recording.

Abstract: A method of drawing lines into a housing includes: rotating a dial in a first rotational direction of the dial such that a first spool located in an interior of the housing is mechanically rotated in a first rotational direction thereby winding a first line thereabout; and rotating the same dial in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction such that a second spool located in the interior of the housing is mechanically rotated in a first rotational direction thereby winding a second line thereabout. The rotating of the same dial in the second, opposite rotational direction does not result in unwinding of the first line from the first spool, and the rotating of the same dial in the first rotational direction does not result in unwinding of the second line from the second spool.

Abstract: A drum support arm supports a cutting drum with a sector cross section and a receiving drum with a circular cross section, and moves between a web winding changeover position for causing the receiving drum to contact a core and a spacing position for keeping the receiving drum away from the core. The guide roller moves between an approaching position for lifting a web from the receiving drum and a retracted position for causing the web contact a peripheral surface of the receiving drum. When the drum support arm moves to the web winding changeover position, the guide roller moves to the retracted position, and when the drum support arm moves to the spacing position, the guide roller moves to the approaching position. When the drum support arm is set to the web winding changeover position, the cutting drum rotates once to cut the web. A front end of the web formed by cutting is pressed against the core by the receiving drum and wound around the periphery of the core.

Abstract: A polygonal coil having a substantially square shape is manufactured by winding a conductive wire in the diameter direction of the core on the core in an overlapping manner by the use of a winding jig in which a first collar portion and a second collar portion are disposed at both ends of a core so as to be opposed to each other and four rod-shaped protrusions are disposed on a surface of the first collar portion opposed to the second collar portion so as to protrude in a radial shape centered on an end of the core. As a result, it is possible to obtain a polygonal coil with high precision.

Abstract: Disclosed is a winder having: a drum about which a web passes in use; a cutter which severs the web as it passes around the drum into segments; a suction facility which draws air through a suction portion of the drum such that, when severed, the trailing web segment is carried by the suction portion to a release position; a loader which, for each segment, receives a core at a starting position whereat the core is rotated by contact with said drum and whereat the core receives the leading edge of said trailing segment, without fold-over, from said drum when the trailing segment reaches the take-up position; a guide which receives the core after the segment has started to wind thereupon; and a transfer mechanism which receives the core from the guide and supports same in driven contact with the drum as the segment is wound the Disclosed is a winder having: a drum about which a web passes in use; a cutter which severs the web as it passes around the drum into segments; a suction facility which draws air through

Abstract: A space vehicle launch system is proposed which utilizes a vacuum filled lighter than air vessel to lift a rocket powered vehicle to a high altitude where the vehicle can easily blast into outer space. The main advantages of this system are that, first, the rocket would not need to carry a large mass of fuel, and, therefore, this system would be much safer than the state of the art. Second, the vehicle would be lifted slowly through the atmosphere, and would not suffer any damage due to abrupt acceleration or air friction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for projectile systems according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a projectile attached to an auxiliary control system. The auxiliary control system may include a control system and a transverse propulsion system. The control system controls the trajectory of the projectile system, for example by activating the transverse propulsion system to adjust the trajectory.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for a fluid inlet according to various aspects of the present invention comprise a housing and a ramp at least partially within the housing. The housing and the ramp define a passage through which air may flow to the engine and a cavity on the opposite side of the ramp from the passage. The ramp is moveable within the housing to change the size of the passage and the cavity. The system further comprises a seal substantially disposed across the cavity.

Abstract: An airborne craft is provided comprising an aerodynamic lifting device having a radial drum fan and a thrust vectoring shroud. The radial drum or vertical axis fan comprises a fan with a rotor, the rotor having a rotational axis and comprising a plurality of rotor blades disposed in an annular ring about the rotational axis and a driving means for the rotor such that, on operation of the driving means, lift is generated.

Abstract: This invention is a “bubble glider” which is a modified hybrid of the hot-air balloon and the glider. It has a distinct undulating forward motion. A simple bubble glider has a soft air-bubble, a hard air-bubble and a thin body and is made of 0.25 mm PVC sheets. It is used inside a completely sealed water tank with an external control unit. An operator uses the control unit to vary the buoyancy of the soft air-bubble and completely control the motion of the bubble glider. Specifically, the glider can glide forward and backward, change direction, take off and land vertically, float motionless and so on. In generalization, bubble gliders can be of many shapes and sizes, and made of, practically, any material. They can be designed to operate in totally closed containers or in open environments such as open water tanks, reservoirs, lakes, oceans and skies.

Abstract: A glider including a center section configured to receive and support an operator thereon, and a pair of air-foil shaped wings extending generally outwardly from the center section. The glider is configured such that when the glider supports the operator thereon the glider is glidable down an incline in the ground effect zone of the incline, and is configured such that the glider cannot sustainably glide above the ground effect zone.

Abstract: An airborne electricity producing generator powered by wind at high altitude. A gas filled balloon keeps the turbines and other apparatus afloat. Connection with the ground is with tethers that also prevent the apparatus from floating freely and conduct electricity, thereby bringing the electricity produced to ground based transformers. Computer controls the position, direction, tilt and height of the apparatus depending on wind direction and speed.

Abstract: The invention concerns a method to mount an aircraft engine on a rigid structure of an engine mount, comprising a securing step, on the structure, to secure an attachment body (46) for an engine attachment, this attachment body being intended to lie against a contact surface of the rigid structure oriented forwardly, and secured to this structure by at least one shear pin (68) passing through a first and a second primary orifice, the securing step of the body (46) comprising the following operations: pre-positioning the engine relative to the engine mount for the purpose of placing the first orifice opposite the second orifice; and inserting a pin fitted with a convex centering head through the two orifices, so that this pin forms the shear pin.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an aircraft comprising at least one gear compartment in which is adapted to be disposed a landing gear (24) comprising at least one wheel (36), characterized in that said gear compartment comprises an upper panel (50) with at least one hollow shape F enclosing as closely as possible said at least one wheel (36) when the landing gear is in raised position.

Abstract: Fuselage sections of an aircraft are joined using splice elements that compensate for gaps caused by mismatches between mating surfaces on the fuselage sections. The fuselage sections are virtually assembled using computer models that are based on non-contact measurements of as-built fuselage sections. The virtually assembled fuselage sections are used to map the gaps between the mating surfaces. The mapped gaps are used to produce tool inserts having profiles that reflect the dimensions of the gaps. The tool inserts are used to manufacture splice elements having profiles that fill the gaps when the fuselage sections are assembled and joined, thereby eliminating the need for shims and spaces to fill the gaps.

Abstract: The invention provides a trussed structure comprising a frame and at least one strut, wherein the frame is of composite material and includes sockets which are integral with the frame. The invention also provides a process of making the trussed structures. The struts are typically of composite material and the trussed structures of the invention are particularly suitable for use in aircraft, for example, as wing ribs or floor beams.

Abstract: A rib element for aircraft and a composite flange for use in aircraft. The rib element (24) and the composite flange (14), manufactured from a composite material, comprise at least two elongated flanges (15, 16, 26) interconnected with one another in a corner (17) provided with a rounded inner corner (18) and a rounded outer corner (19). The corner is reinforced by at least one reinforcing component (20) which covers at least a part of the inner corner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for inerting a compartment of a vehicle, typically a fuel tank (1) for supplying the gas turbine (3) of an aircraft with fuel. Said system comprises a filtering device (5) arranged between the compressed air source (3) and the device for separating gas from the air (8), which typically comprises polymer membranes, said filtering device being provided with at least one catalysis section (51) for the heat decomposition of pollutants that may be present in a vapour phase in the compressed air, and at least one HEPA filtering section (52, 53). The inventive system can be especially used to inert a fuel tank for a civil or military aviation aircraft.

Abstract: An improvement to kite control systems for power kites, comprising at least one proportional redirection mechanism, which balances the forces of the main lifting force of the kite and the control handlebar, thus assisting with steering the kite and significantly reducing the effort needed to hold or pull the control handlebar, without taking away the flexibility to instantly depower the kite. A compound pulley system can be used as a proportional redirection device as described in one embodiment, or levers can used as shown in an alternative embodiment.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for operating a control moment gyro (CMG) in a spacecraft. The CMG includes a spin motor, and a CMG rotor that is coupled to the spin motor and is configured to rotate about a spin axis. Electrical power from a power source is supplied to the spin motor to rotate the CMG rotor about the spin axis. A determination is made as to whether the power source can supply sufficient electrical power to the spin motor. If the power source cannot supply sufficient electrical power to the spin motor, the spin motor is rotated by the CMG rotor to generate and supply electrical power to the power source.

Abstract: An aircraft comprises a wing having a positive dihedral, the wing comprising a tip and a wing tip device mounted in the region of the tip. The wing tip device is generally downwardly extending and has a region inclined at a cant of more than 180 degrees. The region is arranged to generate lift during flight. The region inclined at a cant of more than 180 degrees may be located at the distal end of the wing tip device. The wing tip may be swept and may aeroelastically deform during flight.

Abstract: Aircraft exhaust systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an integrated propulsion assembly includes a wing assembly having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a propulsion unit at least partially disposed within the wing assembly. An exhaust system is configured to conduct an exhaust flow emanating from the propulsion unit to an exhaust aperture. The exhaust aperture is positioned proximate a trailing edge of the wing assembly, and has an aspect ratio of at least five. In further embodiments, the wing assembly includes a flap member moveably coupled along a trailing edge portion of the wing assembly, and the exhaust aperture is configured to direct the exhaust flow over at least a portion of the flap member.

Abstract: A homeostatic flying hovercraft preferably utilizes at least two pairs of counter-rotating ducted fans to generate lift like a hovercraft and utilizes a homeostatic hover control system to create a flying craft that is easily controlled. The homeostatic hover control system provides true homeostasis of the craft with a true fly-by-wire flight control and control-by-wire system control.

Abstract: The present invention includes an embodiment defined as a flying vehicle having a pair of wings and a transition assembly partially housed within each of the pair of wings. The transition assembly has ends rotatable with respect to each other and separately secured to the wing in which the end is housed. The transition assembly has a first position defined as having each wing positioned at an angle offset from a substantial horizontal orientation and oriented in an opposite direction from the other wing. When the transition assembly is in the first position the vehicle spins and will fly in a substantially hovering vertical orientation. The transition assembly has a second position defined as having each wing positioned in a substantial horizontal position. When the transition assembly is in the second position the vehicle will fly in a substantially horizontal orientation.

Abstract: The stand off tie includes a mounting block (14) having a mounting surface (20) that engages the facing surface of a stud of a building structure. A fastener (18), such as a nail or screw, is driven through a fastener opening (26) into the stud. A strap opening (30) receives a tie strap (16) and the tie strap is fastened about one or a bundle of communications cables (40).

Abstract: An adjustable support for holding an article such as a notebook computer. The support has a base; an article holding platform; and a single, adjustable, articulated, link connected at one end to the base and at its other end to the platform. The link has two spaced-apart lockable pivots, the pivots dividing the link into a base link member connected to the base, an intermediate link member, and a platform link member connected to the platform. The pivots are of the type having a locking member movable toward the pivot to unlock the pivot. The pivots are normally locked to hold the platform is a desired working position for a user of the notebook. The support has an unlocking mechanism, operable by one hand, for unlocking the pivots simultaneously. While the pivots are unlocked, the platform can be manipulating by the one hand on the unlocking mechanism to adjust the platform to a new working position and then locked in the new position.

Abstract: A collar for a cooking utensil is configured to retain the utensil within the collar and hold the working end of the utensil above a countertop or other horizontal surface. In a preferred form, the collar is formed in two halves pivotally connected with one another, with an interior region of flexible material that deforms about a utensil handle to retain the handle within the collar. Magnets or other fasteners keep the collar halves joined together.

Abstract: A support stand for a display device includes a chassis base, a display panel, a connecting member, a stand member, and a shock absorbing member. The display panel is attached to the chassis base, and the connecting member is coupled to the chassis base. The stand member is connected to the connecting member such that the stand member supports the chassis base to which the display panel is attached. The shock absorbing member is disposed between the connecting member and the stand member such that the shock absorbing member absorbs a shock caused by a collision between the connecting member and the stand member.

Abstract: The present invention is a motorcycle wheel holder with the capability of holding four motorcycle wheels simultaneously. The holder is capable of being rolled around and folds into a closed configuration by rotating two arms into its main frame. The arms are lockable in the deployed or stored configuration via actuation of locking pins. The unique geometry of the invention allows it to be oriented vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: A tripod for the camera is provided. The opening and closing mechanism for adjusting quickly the leg opening angle is provided between the leg tube base and the tripod body in the tripod. The inner expanding type of locking mechanism is provided between the tubes. The ratch in the tube is engaged with the pawl such that the opening angle of the leg of the tripod may be controlled. The taper screw is cooperated rotatablely with the taper nut within the tube such that the lock or the loose between the two leg tubes may be controlled. The adjustable turntable is provided on the top of the tripod central axis, and the withdrawing type of pothook is provided on the bottom thereof.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to protecting marring the finish of table legs or posts from pets and children. More importantly, the present invention help saves children, adults and pets from harm by cushioning and deflecting them from blunt and sharp edges on vertical upright supports. The present invention provides a soft covered buffer wrap to absorb, deflect and/or guide the child away from any sharp or hard surfaces such as a wooden table leg with corners in its design. In another embodiment, the present invention can be utilized as a mountable clamp-on device to protect furniture in general from children and pets by providing an alternative puppy chewing point and feline scratching apparatus.

Abstract: A dual use or a single use bracket adapted to be mounted on the truss includes an inverted U-shaped portion to mount on the truss, an outward extending portion to connect to the inverted U-shaped portion to mount a shelf. The inverted U-shaped portion is adapted to mount to a floor member, and the duel use bracket includes a flap to mount to the floor member. The outward extending portion includes an aperture for a bolt, and the outward extending portion includes a nut. The inverted U-shaped portion includes a first flap on a front side and a second flap on the back side of the inverted U-shaped portion.

Abstract: An adhesion method for a wall hanger paster and a base comprises the steps: spreading liquid glue or dissolvent on the center of the bottom face of the base or melting the bottom face of the base with instant high heat; bending the paster to be an arc shape; and pressing the paster toward the bottom face of the base, the bulgiest point of the center of an arc face connecting to the base, and then gradually pressing the paster to make the paster and the base gradually stick together. An adhesion device for a wall hanger and a base comprises an upper mold and a lower mold. The upper mold has a paster clamping board having holes, a clamping trough, a base holding board having pillars, and the center place of the base holding board having a base installed groove corresponding to the fixing place of the paster.

Abstract: A shelf mounting system for mounting a shelf to a corner wall surface comprising an elongate member having a first arm and a second arm, each of the first arm and the second arm having a wall attachment portion and a body portion perpendicular to the wall attachment portion, the elongate member including a cut groove that extends along a width of the body portion to define an interruption between the first arm and the second arm, the body portion including a threaded region that extends at least partially along the length of the first arm and the second arm and a shelf member having a first abutment surface configured to abut the first wall surface and a second abutment surface configured to abut the second wall surface, the first and second abutment surfaces having a cut out portion for receiving the threaded region of the body portion.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided which can be inserted into a pegboard and then one or more pegboard devices can be inserted into the apparatus. The apparatus effectively extends the usable area of a pegboard. The apparatus may include first, second, and third sides, which together substantially form a U-shape. The first and second sides are substantially parallel to each other and the first side is substantially perpendicular to the third side. First and second prongs project outwards from the first side. A plurality of openings are provided in the second side, such that one or more prongs of a pegboard device can be inserted into the plurality of openings in the second side in order to attach the pegboard device to the apparatus, while the first and second prongs of the apparatus are inserted into a pegboard.

Abstract: A flush-mounting system includes a mounting bracket with an opening that is coupled to a support extending substantially in a plane to allow the mounting bracket to move along the support. An inner bracket is disposed with the mounting bracket's opening and can be slide in and out of the opening to adjust accordingly. Among the many different possibilities, the flush mounting system also has a second support extending parallel to the first support and a mechanism coupling an opposite side of the bracket to the second support. It is further contemplated that the structure is a stud of any structure in a building such as wood, cement, masonry, and stone. A wallboard is then provided to cover the mounting system for a flush-mounting look.

Abstract: A clip for an air vent louver attachment apparatus for portable electronic devices and the like, wherein the clip has an upper leg and a lower leg and a quick release lever attached to the lower leg for opening and closing the clip for insertion and removal onto a fin of the air vent louver.

Abstract: A hanger bar for supporting a recessed light fixture is attachable to ceiling joists or a T-bar grid of a drop down ceiling. First and second bars of the hanger bar slide and telescope. First and second spring clips are detachably coupled to the brackets at the ends of the first and second bars, respectively. Each of the first and second clips has a pair of downwardly extending arms bent inwardly toward one another, a first leg extending from a first arm, a second leg extending from a second arm, and an outwardly-extending foot on the second leg. The spring clips snap on to the T-bar grid. Each bracket includes a nail that is angled away from the hanger bar and downward so that the nail head is below the level of the hanger bar. The angled nails enable easy hammer strikes to attach the hanger bar to ceiling joists without accidental hammer blows to the hanger bar.

Abstract: Provided is an adhesion device used to cradle a car navigation system, a mobile phone, etc. The adhesion device according to the present invention comprises a pad (21) having a bottom surface attached to an adhesion surface, a center element (23) fixed upright at the center of the top surface of the pad (21), a housing (22) placed on the top surface of the pad (21) and having a hole through which the center element (23) passes, a ring-shaped leaf spring (27) which is equipped at the outer circumference of the housing (22) and presses the outer circumference of the top surface of the pad (21) and an adhesion controller (24) connected with the top end of the center element (23) by an axis (24c). The adhesion controller (24) comprises a lever (24a) and a press (24b).

Abstract: A hold-down for a common pail used in mixing paints, drywall compound, or other applications has a pair of swing-down, spring-loaded step-pads secured to the base of the pail. There can be a strap for this purpose, with an adjustable draw latch.

Abstract: A shower caddy attachment device has a hanging member that has an upper semicircular edge that hangs from a shower pipe above a shower head. A top stopper having a grip surface and a stopping face is disposed to face the hanging member. The bottom clamp pivots in connection with a pivot location on the hanging member so that it locks with location on the hanging member. The bottom clamp is preferably made as a half pipe. The shower caddy attachment device loop is preferably a flat structure. A flat portion on the top stopper defines an area between the shower head and the wall. The flat portion with the optional ridge portion provides a space between the wall and the shower head.

Abstract: An industrial hanger is provided for coupling a device to a truss. The hanger apparatus includes a first member having a first support surface, a second opposed support surface, and a threaded portion extending between the first and second support surfaces. The hanger apparatus also includes a second member having a first support surface, a second opposed support surface, and a threaded portion extending between the second member first and second support surfaces. The first member is coupled to the second member such that the first member threaded portion and the second member threaded portions define a substantially circular threaded opening that is sized to receive a threaded rod therein.