Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor of the present invention includes a capacitor element having an anode member, a dielectric member, and a cathode member; an anode terminal attached to the anode member; a cathode terminal attached to the cathode member; and a housing for covering an outer periphery of the capacitor element, the anode terminal and the cathode terminal being each at least partly exposed from an undersurface of the solid electrolytic capacitor, the anode terminal having a projection formed by rolling using a roll having a large diameter portion and a small diameter portion, and being connected to the anode member at the projection.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a multi-frequency surface acoustic wave (SAW) device on a common piezoelectric substrate. The method features varying the resonant frequency of waveguide elements of the SAW device using a single etch step. The etch step removes a sub-portion of multiple layers of conductive film disposed on the substrate.

Abstract: A piezoelectric element with a substrate, a first electrode film disposed on the substrate, a piezoelectric film disposed on the first electrode film, and a second electrode film disposed on the piezoelectric film, and a method of forming same. The piezoelectric film has a laminated structure composed of a plurality of crystallized piezoelectric thin films. The piezoelectric film has a predetermined thickness and is formed by repeated cycles of a film formation step of forming a piezoelectric thin film and a crystallization heat treatment step of heat-treating the piezoelectric thin film to effect crystallization.

Abstract: In a multilayered piezoelectric element having a multilayered structure in which electrode layers and piezoelectric material layers are alternately stacked, an internal electrode and a side electrode can be strongly connected. The element includes a first electrode layer having an end portion that protrudes to an outer side than adjacent piezoelectric material layers on a first side surface of the multilayered structure and providing a first insulating region between a second side surface and itself, a second electrode layer having an end portion that protrudes to an outer side than adjacent piezoelectric material layers on the second side surface of the multilayered structure and providing a second insulating region between the first side surface and itself, a first side electrode connected to the end portion of the first electrode layer, and a second side electrode connected to the end portion of the second electrode layer.

Abstract: A valve nut removal and replacement system including a plurality of associated tools and methods used for above ground access to, replacement of, and maintenance of worn, misshaped, abused or otherwise faulty valve nuts located at a subsurface location. A system is provided including tool components, many of which can be configured for multiple uses. The system provides for the cleaning and removal of a retainer nut, for the removal of a damaged valve nut, and for the installation and securing of a new valve nut from a remote above ground location.

Abstract: A nose assembly for fitting onto a fastener installation tool for installing fasteners of the type in which a part of the fastener is broken off during the installation process, the nose being provided with a housing and a sleeve, the sleeve having a spring, and a collar which is movable within the housing against resistance of the spring, wherein plunger means are provided on the collar, and wherein the sleeve is threadably engaged with the collar, such that movement of the sleeve causes corresponding movement of the collar and plunger means, the plunger means being arranged to actuate a trigger thereby to open an air valve and allow a flow of compressed air through the tool, thereby to allow installation of the fastener into a workpiece.

Abstract: An apparatus for expanding metal and forming tubing combines two metal-forming operations into a single process. Tubing, such as that used for filters, is desirably expanded so that air or liquid may pass thru “diamonds” formed in the tubing. Expanding metal and forming tubing is accomplished in a single, continuous process by first slitting and expanding the metal, and then locking its seams to form a spiral pipe. This avoids depending on vendors for delivery of expanded metal at fluctuating prices, eliminates intermediate steps of handling the coils, and eliminates rusting while the expanded steel coils await formation into tubing. Tubing made from expanded metal may be used for air filters, oil filters, water filters, separators and other types of filters. Double-wall HVAC ducting systems or silencers can also use expanded material for reducing heat transfer and noise.

Abstract: One embodiment of a method for refurbishing a web cartridge includes separating a web extending between first and second spools from the first spool and winding the separated web onto the second spool. The first and second spools are removed from a housing. A replacement first spool having a replacement web is obtained, and an end of the replacement is fed web through a web guide. A portion of the replacement web is then affixed to a replacement second spool.

Abstract: A method for assembling tool having a housing into which a motor assembly and a battery assembly are inserted. A circuit board can be employed to electrically connecting the battery assembly to the motor assembly even if the battery assembly and the motor assembly are not disposed in an in-line configuration. The circuit board can include a switch that can be employed to selectively operate the tool.

Abstract: Landing gear for selectively supporting a semitrailer and a method of assembly of the landing gear is provided. The landing gear includes a leg having an upper section and a lower section telescopingly received in the upper section. A lead screw extends and retracts the upper and lower sections relative to each other upon rotation thereof. An input shaft applies a torque to the lead screw to drive rotation thereof, the input shaft being rotatable about a rotation axis and movable in translation along the rotation axis for shifting between a first position for low gear operation and a second position for high gear operation. An output shaft, axially aligned with the input shaft, has an output gear for transmitting torque to the lead screw. A gearing subassembly is received in the upper leg section and is configured to augment lift when the input shaft is in the first position and augment speed in the second position.

Abstract: A method is described for establishing a nail connection between two components as well as a nail therefor. The nail is driven through the non-prepunched components in the joining area at a high speed such that the nail tip fully penetrates both components and forms a toric-shaped material bulge in the nail-head-side component, which protrudes into a circular groove of the nail head, and a crater-shaped material bulge is formed in the component facing away from the nail head, which protrudes in the opposite direction.

Abstract: A hot gas duct, such as a combustion casing in a gas turbine engine, includes a duct splitter held within the hot gas duct in at least three, preferably four, locations spaced around a peripheral edge of the duct splitter. At least one, preferably two, of the holding locations each comprise a generally cylindrical mounting that projects through a wall of the hot gas duct to engage an edge portion of the duct splitter by means of a slot formed in a circular face of the mounting. Mutually contacting surfaces of the slot and the duct splitter comprise hard face coatings to combat wear due to vibration and differential thermal expansion and contraction. The mountings have cooling holes that penetrate the mounting, so that coolant can flow through the mountings and into the interior of the hot gas duct to cool the mountings and the hard face coatings.

Abstract: The fire extinguisher of the present invention includes a container housing a fire inhibiting material which may automatically discharge its fire inhibiting contents in response to a fire. In one exemplary embodiment, the fire inhibiting material is pressurized within the container and the container is structured and arranged to discharge its fire inhibiting contents in a predetermined direction. Also, a method is provided for constructing a container for holding fire inhibiting contents under pressure and a method and apparatus for effectively and efficiently filling and pressurizing the container with fire inhibiting material, forming a container structured and arranged to expel the fire inhibiting material contained therein in a predefined direction in response to a fire.

Abstract: A system for connecting electrical devices to one another is provided. This system includes a horizontal or non-horizontal substrate and an anchor connected to or formed integrally with the substrate. The anchor is either a raised structure or a recessed structure, and further includes at least one retention member formed integrally with the anchor. At least one electronic component is mounted within the anchor and the at least one retention member secures the component to the substrate. At least one electrical trace is disposed on the substrate and the at least one electrical trace extends into the anchor, contacts the at least one electronic component, and forms an electrical connection between the substrate and the at least one electronic component.

Abstract: An antenna tube configured to accommodate a grounding clip and an antenna, the antenna tube having a cylindrical tube having an upper end and an inner end opposite the upper end; a circumferentially extending groove in the cylindrical tube located between the upper end and the inner end; and a tapered lip at the inner end of the cylindrical tube, wherein the grounding clip fits between the circumferentially extending groove and the tapered lip, and at least a portion of the antenna slidably fits into the upper end of the cylindrical tube.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic head includes the steps of: fabricating a substructure in which pre-head portions are aligned in a plurality of rows by forming components of a plurality of magnetic heads on a single substrate; and fabricating the plurality of magnetic heads by separating the pre-head portions from one another through cutting the substructure. In the step of fabricating the substructure, the resistance of an MR film that will be formed into an MR element by undergoing lapping later is detected to determine the target position of the boundary between a track width defining portion and a wide portion of a pole layer based on the resistance thus obtained, and the pole layer is thereby formed. In the step of fabricating the magnetic heads, the surface formed by cutting the substructure is lapped such that the MR film is lapped and the resistance thereof thereby reaches a predetermined value.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic head includes the steps of: fabricating a substructure in which pre-head portions are aligned in a plurality of rows by forming components of a plurality of magnetic heads on a single substrate; and fabricating the plurality of magnetic heads by separating the pre-head portions from one another through cutting the substructure. In the step of fabricating the substructure, the resistance of an MR film that will be formed into an MR element by undergoing lapping later is detected to determine the target position of the boundary between a track width defining portion and a wide portion of a pole layer based on the resistance detected, and the pole layer is thereby formed. In the step of fabricating the magnetic heads, the surface formed by cutting the substructure is lapped such that the MR film is lapped and the resistance thereof thereby reaches a predetermined value.

Abstract: A surge protector coated with an oxide layer having an excellent chemical stability at the high temperature range and excellent adherence with respect to main discharge electrodes. The surge protector includes a column-shaped ceramic member that has a conductive film divided by a discharge gap interposed therebetween; a pair of main discharge electrode members opposite to each other on both ends of the column-shaped ceramic member to come in contact with the conductive film; and a cylindrical ceramic tube which is fitted to the pair of main discharge electrode members opposite to each other to seal both the column-shaped ceramic member and sealing gas inside thereof. Oxide films are formed on main discharge surfaces of at least the protrusive supporting portions of the pair of main discharge electrode members opposite to each other, by performing an oxidation treatment, respectively.

Abstract: A method of producing an active material for a lithium secondary battery, by which impurities causing problems in synthesizing an active material for a lithium secondary battery, including a lithium transition metal oxyanion compound are removed efficiently and enhancement of an energy density is realized, is provided. By cleaning the active material for a lithium secondary battery, including a lithium transition metal oxyanion compound, with a pH buffer solution, for example, it is possible to efficiently remove just only impurities such as Li3PO4 or Li2CO3, or a substance, other than LiFePO4, in which the valence of Fe is bivalent such as FeSO4, FeO or Fe3(PO4)2 without dissolving Fe of LiFePO4.

Abstract: A device for assembling an engaging part being joined to a work piece includes a base, a driving part, a locating part, a press part and an expanding part. The base is a rectangular frame provides a rectangular hollow space. The driving part is disposed at one of the frame sides of the base. The locating part is disposed in the hollow space and beside the driving part. The press part is disposed in the hollow space and joined to the locating part such that it is capable of moving reciprocally. The work piece pan is disposed in the hollow space next to another frame side of the base and is opposite to the press part. The expanding part is disposed in the work piece pan for performing assembling job of the engaging part and the work piece simply, safely and effectively.

Abstract: In a production system general-purpose cell for general-purpose use in processing and transportation of a received workpiece in a production system of processing and delivering the workpiece, the production system general-purpose cell includes a base unit having a planar shape of quadrangle and supporting at least a robot for use in transportation of the workpiece such that the robot is movable on the planar area of quadrangle, a parts supply unit for supplying parts of the workpiece to the robot supported by the base unit, and a processing area extending outside the base unit. The robot supported by the base unit having a motion range set in a range from inside to outside the base unit in a form including at least part of the processing area.

Abstract: A method of packaging for chip-on-board pressure sensor that includes a buffer layer with a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) intermediate between the transducer and a main chip-on-board substrate by which thermally induced package stresses can be greatly reduced or eliminated. Additionally, the use of a buffer layer with higher stiffness (elastic modulus) than the chip-on-board substrate further prevents or reduces flexural (bending) stresses from being transferred to the transducer. Such a buffer layer also enables a wider choice of materials for bonding and stable performance of pressure sensor in harsh media and environmental conditions. The pressure transducer can be adhesively bonded to a ceramic layer, which in turn can be adhesively bonded to an epoxy laminate chip-on-board substrate.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a hybrid printed circuit board having two kinds of wiring boards. The circuit board has method has a first wiring board having a first terminal and, a second wiring board wherein a dent wherein the first wiring board is fitted and equipped with a second terminal is formed, and forming the same plane as the first wiring board. The board also has an insulating adhesive material disposed around the first terminal, and a conductive adhesive joining the first terminal with the second terminal.

Abstract: A carrier substrate and a method for manufacturing the carrier substrate are disclosed herein. The method includes the steps of: providing a core substrate; forming a build-up material layer on the core substrate; forming a via in the build-up material layer; forming a patterned photoresist layer on the build-up material layer covering a portion of the via and exposing an opening from uncovered portion of the via, and a wiring slot connected to the opening; and forming a metal-electroplated layer on the via and the wiring slot. In forming a trace according to the present invention, the metal-electroplated layer is formed as the trace and directly connected to the via, striding or not striding over the via. Additionally, in the carrier substrate structure, there is no need an annular ring to connect the trace to the via, and thus the wiring space is increased.

Abstract: A method for soldering a soft wire to a printed circuit board conveniently includes the following step: providing a bracket having a through hole and an enameled wire; fastening the enameled wire to the bracket with the conductive wire crossing over the through hole; providing a printed circuit board formed with conductive pads thereon and setting the printed circuit board onto the bracket with the pad aligned to the through hole so that a portion of the magnet wire crossing the through hole lies on the conductive pad; providing a soldering tool having a thermal contact portion and inserting the thermal contact portion into the through hole to solder the magnet wire to the conductive pad.

Abstract: A ball attaching apparatus for respectively attaching solder balls onto a plurality of ball lands of a material which has mold caps formed between the ball lands. The apparatus includes an indexer on which the material is seated and fixed; a holder located above the indexer such that it can be raised and lowered; an attachment plate installed on a lower surface of the holder, having projections at positions corresponding to the mold caps of the material, and defined with grooves at positions corresponding to the ball lands of the material, in which the solder balls are placed; and eject pins arranged in the respective grooves of the attachment plate for conveying and dropping the solder balls through introduction and removal of vacuum.

Abstract: A method of producing assembled camshafts from a tubular member and components slid on to same and having through-holes and outer functional faces, wherein the components are provided with through-holes which have been machined by non-chip-forming operations and on which an outer contour is preferably finish-machined; wherein the tubular member can be clamped in so as to be centred on a reference axis B; wherein the components are slid on and are centred via their outer contour on the reference axis of the clamping means of the tubular member; wherein, between the through-holes and the tubular member, a compensating and joining gap is provided and wherein; between the components and the tubular member with material being added, a material locking connection or a press fit connection is provided by expanding the tubular member.

Abstract: An anti-breaking structure of an end closure of a heat pipe is formed at a tapered end of the heat pipe, and a soldering joint is formed at an upper end of the anti-breaking structure. The anti-breaking structure includes an uneven rib coupled longitudinally between the tapered end and the soldering joint, and two wing portions extended outward from the left and right outer sides of the uneven rib, and one surface of the uneven rib is convex and another backside surface of the uneven rib is concave, and both uneven rib and wing portions are formed by pressing the heat pipe to constitute the anti-breaking structure.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a leak-proof shower module suitable for use in constructing a tiled shower is implemented in one embodiment when a manufacturer provides a tool for creating the leak-proof shower module. The tool includes a cavity portion and a core portion which define a shape corresponding to the shape of the shower module. Next, the manufacturer inserts at least one form into the tool between the cavity portion and the core portion at a location corresponding to a drain aperture, injects a polymeric material into the tool to produce the shower module, and removes the shower module from the tool while retaining the form in place. In one embodiment, the manufacturer clamps the shower module to a rigid surface such that the module is prevented from flexing and the drain aperture rests in a hole in the rigid surface, and cools the shower module while retaining the form.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a rotational-to-linear motion conversion mechanism which can avoid a planetary shaft from being tilted with respect to a sun shaft when the conversion mechanism is assembled. The method includes fabricating a subassembly with the planetary shaft being held in parallel to the sun shaft. The subassembly includes the sun shaft having a first and second sun gear at its opposing ends and a male thread at its center, the planetary shaft having a first planetary gear at its one end and a male thread at its center, a ring shaft having a female thread, and a first and second ring gear. The method also includes mating the second planetary gear with the second sun gear and the second ring gear while the second planetary gear is being fitted over the outer circumferential surface of the other end of the planetary shaft in the subassembly.

Abstract: A rolling bearing assembling method includes: providing a subassembly member in which a cage and an outer ring raceway of an outer ring are combined with each other; disposing a rotary member that includes groove portions formed on an outer circumference thereof, concentrically with the outer ring so that the plurality of groove portions confront respectively pockets of the cage; disposing a guide member including a guide hole, above the rotary member; supplying tapered rollers from the guide hole between the pockets and the groove portions, respectively; rotating the rotary member by a predetermined angle so that the tapered rollers are pushed radially outward by raised portions between the adjacent groove portions thereby accommodating the tapered rollers into the pockets, respectively; providing the seal ring on the inner ring raceway; and assembling the hub main body together with the outer ring.

Abstract: A cutting machine to cut aluminum foil to pre-set and adjustable lengths. An embodiment for a manually operated machine. An embodiment to pre-determine the length and number of aluminum foil pieces whereupon that number of pieces is automatically prepared. An embodiment also to automatically fold the foil around an object like strands of hair.

Abstract: A knife having a thin handle and a window breaker is disclosed. The handle comprises a frame and a cover. The frame has an arch and a threaded bore for supporting the window breaker is at least partially located within the arch. The cover has a support wall into which the arch fits. The threaded bore has a diameter sufficiently large that the structural integrity of the arch may be compromised without support from the support wall when the window breaker is screwed in and used.

Abstract: A field-strippable folding knife which can be disassembled without special tools is disclosed. The knife has a blade a tang, and a handle. The handle comprises a male handle portion and a female handle portion which can be joined together. The tang may have two stops. The stops are engaged by a blade locking system to fix the blade in an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A slide knife with a blade stop structure is disclosed. The knife comprises a blade, an actuator, and a handle. The handle comprises a frame and a cover. The blade has a blade pin. The cover comprises an extended stop with an interior surface and/or a stop boss that engages the blade pin. The actuator also comprises a front catch which may engage the blade pin. The blade stop structure can absorb the force imparted by continual striking of the blade pin without distortion of the knife.

Abstract: A device for cutting sheet material, especially sheet metal having a contoured structure such as ridges or corrugations, the device including (a) a support (21) adapted to attach the device to a power source (11) (manual, electric or hydraulic); (b) a first blade portion (15) with a first blade (19); (c) a second blade portion (16) with a second blade (20); (d) a first coupling portion (17, 13) which operatively couples the first blade portion (15) to the power source (11) and adapted to allow pivoting of the first blade portion (15) when the power source (11) is activated; and (e) a second coupling portion (18, 14) which either (i) operatively couples the second blade portion (16) to the power source (11) and is adapted to allow pivoting of the second blade portion (16) when the power source (11) is activated or (ii) is adapted to prevent the second blade portion (16) from pivoting when the power source (11) is activated, as required; wherein the pivoting of the first blade portion (15) and/or the second bla

Abstract: A tool for trimming the excess backing material on a picture frame having a back surface and a side surface comprises a hand-held body having a forward portion, a rearward portion, and a bottom guide plate configured for sliding engagement with the back surface of the picture frame. An edge guide is configured for sliding engagement against the side surface of the picture frame, and a cutting blade having a tip is spaced apart from the edge guide. The tip of the blade extends slightly below the guide plate to cut through backing material as a user moves the tool along the frame. The cutting blade may be supported in a spring-biased pivoting holder, and an engagement member is included having a first, unpushed position wherein the pivoting holder is restrained with the tip of the blade above the guide plate, and a second, pushed position wherein the pivoting holder is allowed to pivot between from a retraced position and an extended position as a function of the spring biasing.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus to facilitate the easy removal or release of a seatbelt or similar safety harness device during an emergency. The apparatus of the invention provides a practical and easy means of releasing a seatbelt or similar safety harness that is jammed or difficult to remove during an auto accident or other emergency. The apparatus is comprised of an Emergency Seatbelt Release (ESR) box which is attached to the seatbelt, preferably at or near the tongue connector of the seatbelt such that the seatbelt passes through the ESR box. The ESR box contains a sharp edged cutting instrument attached to a trigger handle contained in a compartment within the ESR box. The compartment containing the trigger handle has a protective quick access cover so that it will not be inadvertently pulled or snagged in non-emergency situations. When the protective cover is removed, the trigger handle becomes accessible with the aid of compression springs which extend and eject the trigger handle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a handheld hacksaw with a saw blade that can be moved to and fro, an effective support device (20) in the direction of sawing, with a support element (21) that supports the back of the saw blade, a holder (22) that holds the support element (21) between two sides (222, 223), and guide elements (26, 27) with facing guide surfaces (261, 271) on the two sides of the saw blade facing away from each other. To reduce the production costs for the handheld hacksaw by ensuring a simple design of the guide elements adequate for high-quality sawing, the guide elements (26, 27) have a fixed horizontal spacing of the guide surfaces (261, 271) thereof, perpendicular to the direction of sawing at the ends of the sides (222, 223) of the holder (22).

Abstract: A device for storing an implement such as a razor next to an associated container. An endless band of elastomeric material is formed to be stretched and released about the container. A mouth portion formed of the same material is disposed on the periphery of the band for retaining the implement. The mouth portion has a pair of arms spaced apart enough to receive the implement, and a pair of gates each of which is joined at a first end to an outer end of a corresponding arm. Each gate is biased toward a rest position where a second end of the gate opposite its first end confronts the second end of the other gate. The gates deflect inward when the implement is urged horizontally into the mouth portion, and return to their rest position when the implement clears them so that the implement is then stored in the device.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining alignment of a wheel mounted to a vehicle includes a plate, a housing and a light source. The plate has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an outer perimeter. The bottom surface is substantially planar and the outer perimeter includes an engagement portion. The plate is configured such that it may be positioned at least partially within a wheel rim, with the engagement portion and the bottom surface contacting interior circumferential and interior annular surfaces of the wheel rim, respectively, and with the bottom surface substantially perpendicular to the wheel rotational axis. The housing is attached to the top surface of the plate and defines a chamber. The light source is supported at least partially within the chamber and is configured to project light away from the housing. Methods are also provided for manufacturing a vehicle and for inspecting a wheel mounted upon a vehicle.

Abstract: A bow sight comprising: a main body having a plurality of grooves; a first support structure having a first ring clamp that is linearly slidably mounted in one of said grooves; a first sight ring that is rotatably coupled to said first support structure; a first sight pin that is fixedly mounted on said first sight ring; a second support structure having a second ring clamp that is linearly slidably mounted in another of said grooves; a second sight ring that is rotatably coupled to said second support structure; and a second sight pin that is fixedly mounted on said second sight ring.

Abstract: A laser marker capable of emitting laser light with its optimum intensity in accordance with a level of illuminance at any environment where the laser marker is used. The laser marker includes a stand and a cover rotatably provided on the stand. The cover accommodates therein a laser unit that emits laser light outside of the cover through a window formed in the cover. Laser light intensity changing unit is provided, which changes the intensity of the laser light to be emitted from the laser unit in accordance with the illuminance at the environment, the illuminance being detected by a illuminance sensor provided on the cover.

Abstract: This device integrates a “Spirit Level” or “Bubble Level” with a traditional shaving device such as a non-electrically powered shaving razor, or electrically powered razor or trimming device. The integration of a “Spirit Level” or “Bubble Level” with a shaving or trimming device allows for accurate, straight, and level, shaving, cutting, or trimming of facial hair, hair growing from the scalp, or any other hair growing from the body. By using the “Sprit Level” or “Bubble Level” as a guide, the user is able to gauge the exact angle at which he or she is cutting, shaving, or trimming.

Abstract: The level with a generally u-shaped or round, rigid frame. The outer surface is comprised of a number of planar reference faces that are at different fixed angles to a spirit vial mounted in the frame. Optionally, magnets are embedded in the reference faces. Optionally, there are grooves in the reference faces.

Abstract: “A tool and method to assist a user with leveling, plumbing, squaring and a frame to a structure during its attachment.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an apparatus suitable for cleaning, refreshing, steaming, deodorizing, and/or drying cloth items. Such appliance comprises a molded base form with an associated heater/blower assembly and a water receptacle, a rigid, telescoping framework hingedly affixed to the base form, and a collapsible enclosure defining a void space, and having at least one access port thereto and a plurality of removable shelves for inclusion therein.

Abstract: A hand drying apparatus has a casing, a cavity formed in the casing for receiving a user's hands, a fan located in the casing and creating an airflow, and a plurality of openings communication with the fan and arranged to direct an airflow transversely across the cavity. The cavity has an entrance delimited by a front edge and a rear edge in which the openings are located. The shape of the front and rear edges is such that, when in use the user's hands are introduced to the cavity, the distance between the user's hands and the nearest opening is substantially uniform. Alternatively, one of the edges is substantially straight and the other of the said edges is curved so that the distance between the edges varies along the length of the cavity entrance. These arrangements enhance the drying efficiency of the dryer.

Abstract: A system and process is provided to deplete or remove moisture from wood coring in boats. The system and process does not require the destruction, removal, or reconstruction of the wood coring. The present invention comprises piercing of the wood coring to create bores therethrough. Next, blowing ultra dry air through the bores, this removes moisture from the coring. And finally sealing the holes with a sealant.

Abstract: A device and method for drying containers, in particular bottles, having a drying unit for removing water on the container surface. The drying process saves energy and is adapted to ambient conditions, so that labels, for example, can be applied reliably in a downstream labeling machine. The device includes at least one measuring unit for measuring ambient parameters. In addition, a control unit designed so that the drying performance of the drying unit can be regulated as a function of at least one measured ambient parameter is provided. The device and method makes it possible to prevent the condensation of water on the container surface or to keep it below a certain minimum.