Abstract: A cylindrical joining member is fitted into a member to be joined that is made of a material different from the joining member. Plastic deformation is effected in a soft material of the member to be joined to hermetically join the two members together. Joining faces are provided to the two members that face and are joined to each other by the plastic deformation and with an elastic deformation pressure in an axial direction. The soft material of the member to be joined, which is located in a circumferential direction of the member, bites into a joining portion of the joining member by the plastic deformation and with the elastic deformation pressure.

Abstract: A plurality of wood planks are embedded and encased in a one-piece rubber mat to form a monolithic one-piece roadway element. A special coupling means is used to couple one roadway element to an adjacent roadway element to form a roadway surface over which heavy equipment can traverse.

Abstract: A system for electrical power generation by utilizing wind draft force from vehicle traveling on roadways provide two types of wind turbine apparatuses, one type is for road side which sits along the side of a roadway; another type is for road center which is installed along at traffic divider line at middle of a roadway. When vehicle moves at high speed, lots energy is used to push away air in its way. By setting wind turbines on road side and middle of road, some portions of the wasted energy can be re-captured.

Abstract: This invention relates to screeds used for compacting paving material. The invention provides a screed for a paving machine comprising a sole plate; a tamper adjacent the sole plate; a heating element mounted on the sole plate; and a heat conductor mounted on the sole plate and arranged to conduct heat from the heating element to the tamper.

Abstract: A power trowel is provided for finishing concrete. The trowel can be used to finish concrete at different stages of hardening. The handle of the trowel is rotated both to adjust the speed of rotation of the trowel blades and the cant of the trowel blades.

Abstract: A vibratory plate includes a sprinkler device (3) for wetting the underside of a base plate (2) of the vibratory plate (1). The vibratory plate also includes a water tank (4) and the sprinkler device (3) has an outlet (8) for passing the water, a valve (11) to control the release of water and a knob (5) for the operation of the valve. A channel (6) guides the released water and is arranged along the front edge of the base plate (2). The channel (6) is arranged with descending inclinations along and from the middle of its length and to both side edges of the base plate (2). The outlet (8) is only arranged for the release of water to the middle of the channel (6).

Abstract: A method of treating a solid matrix containing organic contaminants is provided. The method comprises the steps of a) injecting ozone into the solid matrix for a period of time known as the pulse duration; b) interrupting the injection of ozone into the solid matrix for a period of time known as the gap duration; and c) repeating step a) at least one additional time. Gap durations of from about 2 hours to about 48 hours are disclosed. Pulse durations of from about 0.25 hours to about 8 hours are also disclosed. Recalcitrant organic contaminants are treated.

Abstract: A tool for use in the installation of electrical conduit. The tool consists of a probe having a tapered end, an anvil end and a central body. Pipe is slid over the central body forming a pipe and probe assembly which can be installed in soil traversing beneath an immovable structure by impacting the anvil end, such as with a jack hammer. A method for installing using the tool is also contemplated herein.

Abstract: Products and processes for forming assemblies are disclosed. One product described comprises a first element having a structured surface adapted to be coupled with a second element.

Abstract: Methods of forming and feeding self-attaching fasteners are disclosed wherein the strip includes a plurality of spaced abutment surfaces, preferably notches, which may be used both during the manufacturing process and feeding of a strip of fasteners to an installation head. Where the fasteners are interconnected in a strip, by frangible wires, the wires are located in the bottom wall of the panel receiving grooves in the flange portions on opposed sides of the projecting pilot portion. A self-attaching fastener having deformable inclined lip portions which extend upwardly and toward the pilot portion from the flange portions which are deformed during installation to provide further securement for the panel when deformed in the grooves.

Abstract: A composite drain plug for an automobile engine. The drain plug is made up of a hollow metal sleeve that is flanged at one end and closed at the other end. There is a core portion filling the hollow sleeve and having a head portion and a stub flange adjacent the flanged end of the sleeve. A circumferential sealing bead is bonded to the stub flange. The core portion is a glass-filled polymer and the sealing bead is made from a material which includes a cross-linked elastomer dispersed in a thermoplastic carrier.

Abstract: An agitator loading system for loading mixture ingredients, the system includes a loading bay, a delivery chute for delivering mixture ingredients from a storage area, and a dust containment apparatus for minimizing the dust dispersion during agitator loading. A method for loading an agitator from an agitator loading system is also described.

Abstract: A transport trailer comprises a support surface mounted for rotation relative to an underlying frame to facilitate the loading of vehicles and other articles by forward movement thereof and the unloading of the vehicles and other articles also by forward movement thereof.

Abstract: A system and method of lifting and transporting a boat. A boat carrier has a chassis supported by wheels and a boat-carrying frame. The boat-carrying frame includes a plurality of outwardly-extending frame members for securing a boat during transit of the carrier and at least one lift assembly mounted thereon. The lift assembly includes at least one vertically moveable lift assembly arm extending away from the boat-carrying frame beyond the outwardly-extending frame members. The lift assembly arm is moveable between a lowered position whereby a boat may be placed on the lift assembly arm and a raised position aligned with one of the outwardly-extending frame members. The boat is placed on the lift assembly arm in the lowered position from a point outward of the outwardly-extending frame members and lifted with the lift assembly arm to the raised assembly arm position aligned with one of the outwardly-extending frame members.

Abstract: A method for rapid loading of stacks of cartons aboard vessels is provided which may include sliding the stacks of cartons from a pallet onto a carrier having fork channels for receiving the blades of a load push lift truck, lifting the carrier into the hold of a ship, removing the stacks of cartons from the carrier using a second load push lift truck and stowing the stack of cartons in a stowage location using the second load push lift truck. The carrier may be used to insert slings about palletless stacks of cartons positioned thereon and the stack of cartons may be moved into the hold of the ship by the ship's gear or other crane. The slings may be withdrawn from about the stack of cartons by releasing one end of the slings and using, for example, the ship's gear to draw the other slings out from around the stack of cartons.

Abstract: A shaft mounted to rotate with respect to another fixed or rotary element of a rotary engine to which the shaft is connected by at least one bearing, it being possible for the engine to operate in at least two different operating speeds, the shaft comprising a connection to the bearing that has a state of stiffness that varies with engine operating speed. The connection comprises a squirrel cage comprising at least two points of attachment, one to the bearing and one to the shaft, between which points there extends a flexible portion, the shaft comprises an actuator able to adopt at least two positions for controlling the state of stiffness of the squirrel cage, the actuator comprises a piston designed to be displaced by oil pressure in a chamber formed between the piston and shaft from a rigid state of stiffness position to a soft state of stiffness position.

Abstract: A steam turbine nozzle singlet having a blade or airfoil between inner and outer sidewalls is provided. The sidewalls include steps or flanges which are received in complementary recesses in the rings enabling axially short low heat input welds e.g., e-beam welds. These complementary steps and recesses mechanically interlock the singlet between the rings preventing displacement of the singlet in the event of weld failure. The low heat input welds minimize or eliminate distortion of the nozzle flow path. Additional features on the singlets, provide a datum for milling machines to form singlets of different sizes.

Abstract: A turbomachine blade, in particular a turbine blade of a gas turbine includes a blade root with a cooling-fluid feed, a blade tip formed with a shroud element. At least one throughflow passage which extends in the blade longitudinal direction is arranged inside the airfoil. A shroud cooling passage is formed in the shroud element at least along a section of the latter, the shroud cooling passage being connected via an opening to the throughflow passage, and a cooling fluid flowing through this shroud cooling passage during operation of the turbomachine blade. At least one flow-guiding element for guiding at least some of the cooling-fluid flow flowing through the shroud cooling passage is arranged in the shroud cooling passage and/or in an inflow or outflow to or from the shroud cooling passage.

Abstract: A wind turbine rotor blade includes a pressure side sparcap having a carbon fiber reinforced section extending substantially a full longitudinal length of the pressure side sparcap and a suction side sparcap having a glass fiber reinforced section extending substantially a full longitudinal length of the suction side sparcap.

Abstract: A hydraulic device for pumping molten metal and/or controlling its flow, comprising an enclosure that forms internally a cylindrical chamber, for the connection of at least one first duct and one second duct for the passage of molten metal, within which a piston can slide hermetically in order to pump and/or control flow, an insulating cushion of inert gas being interposed between the piston and the molten metal, the piston being associated with an actuator for moving it with a reciprocating rectilinear motion.

Abstract: In an oil pump employing a cam ring, and inner and outer rotors in meshed-engagement, two housings are provided at opposite ends of the cam ring. A plurality of volume chambers are defined between inner and outer teeth of the rotors. Two axial holes are formed in the cam ring. A first one of the axial holes is positioned corresponding to a mesh portion having a minimum volume, whereas the second axial hole is positioned corresponding to a trap portion having a maximum volume. A suction port and a discharge port are formed at least in one of the housings and are open to the volume chambers between the mesh and trap portions. All are positioned at a line symmetry of an axis line between the mesh and trap portions. At least one of the two axial holes is formed as a slot extending along the axis lines.

Abstract: A toothing of a toothed wheel, consisting of tooth tips and tooth roots of teeth which are formed by second or higher order curves, wherein said curves point tangentially toward each other at their ends, and wherein at least the curves forming the tooth tips or at least the curves forming the tooth roots are not cycloids.

Abstract: Molding equipment and related techniques for forming a golf ball are disclosed. The golf ball comprises a core and a cover layer, wherein the cover layer provides one or more deep dimples that extend through the cover layer to and/or into a layer or component underneath are disclosed. The molding equipment provides one or more selectively positionable knock-out pins along the surface of the molding chamber. These pins are specially tailored such that subsequent to molding, the resulting voids are traditional or deep dimples. The molding equipment and related processes are particularly useful when forming the various layers by reaction injection molding.

Abstract: An ice cream scooping implement includes an elongated handle that has an axial bore extending from a handle distal end and terminates approximately midway therealong. The handle has an end cap removably mated to a proximal end thereof. A scooping section is telescopically and removably insertable into the axial bore and includes a mechanism for locking the scooping section within the handle. A heating element is concentrically seated about a proximal portion of the scooping section, is in direct contact with the scooping section, is isolated from the handle, and is formed from thermal-conductive and electrical-conductive material, including tungsten. The heating element includes a pair of conductive terminals that extend proximally along a longitudinal length thereof. A mechanism is included for supplying power to the heating element. The terminals are directly engaged with the power supplying mechanism.

Abstract: A method for separating a portion of extruded material from the continuous strip leaving an extruder, consisting of passing in front of the extrusion nozzle withdrawal means associated with at least one cutting means; said withdrawal means and said at least one cutting means are made to move independently of each other with velocities, in the sense of vectors, which differ from each other and differ in relation to the material portion separated.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device for exercising a live hinge formed integrally between a vessel portion and a lid of an article during injection molding. In an embodiment, the device includes a core block for forming the vessel portion and a movable side core for forming the lid. The side core has a molding position for forming the article, and an ejection position for ejecting the article from the core block. The device also includes an exercising member that is movable with the side core. The exercising member closes the lid and exercises the hinge during travel from the molding position to the ejection position.

Abstract: A crossover nozzle system for transferring molten plastic from an inlet at the center of the stationary platen of an injection machine to the main manifold of the molding chambers of the stack molds of the injection molding machine. The nozzle system has a sprue bar, a sprue bar extension adjustably connected with the sprue bar, the sprue bar extension having a transfer chamber. The nozzle system also has symmetrically placed inlet apertures located in the sprue bar, the apertures are configured to be in fluid communication centrally with the transfer chamber in the sprue bar extension, and a shut-off surface configured to seal the transfer chamber from the inlet apertures.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding optical components of a small size and high precision is provided with good transferability and a reduced production cycle. This apparatus includes a plurality of runners arranged in a pattern allowing multi-cavity molding for molding plastic lenses each having an outer diameter of 2 mm to 12 mm and surface roughness Ra of 20 nm or less. The total projected area of the runners is determined within a range of 1 cm2 to 12 cm2. The runners are arranged to extend around a sprue in directions perpendicular to an outer surface of the base molds. The pattern of the runners extending from the junction with the sprue to each shape transfer section is configured in two intersecting directions. A cavity is of a rectangular outer shape when seen from a pressure contact surface side.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are synthetic anatomical models that are designed to enable simulated use testing by medical device companies, medical device designers, individual inventors, or any other entity interested in the performance of medical devices. These models are unique in possessing a level of complexity that allows them to be substituted for either a live animal, an animal cadaver, or a human cadaver in the testing of these devices. These models are further characterized by a similarity of geometry, individual component physical properties, and component-to-component interfacial properties with the appropriate target tissue and anatomy.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for analyzing surgical techniques using a computer system for gathering and analyzing surgical data acquired during a surgical procedure on a body portion and comparing that data to pre-selected target values for the particular surgical procedure. The inventive method allows the surgeon, for example, to measure the technical success of a surgical procedure in terms of quantifiable geometric, spatial, kinematic or kinetic parameters. The method comprises calculation of these parameters from data collected during a surgical procedure and then comparing these results with values of the same parameters derived from target values defined by the surgeon, surgical convention, or computer simulation of the same procedure prior to the operation itself.

Abstract: Resonant frequency filtered arrays for discrete addressing of a matrix. Applications include, for example, but are not limited to, flat panel displays, transparent displays, charge-couple devices, electronic paper, printing, heated pixel arrays, chemical catalysis, accelerated polymerization, sensors, rapid prototyping, manufacturing, digital cameras, telescopes, image recording, microscopy, memory chips, selective high density radio signal routing, touch screens, index tables, robotic tactile sensors, acoustical mapping, radio frequency identification, sound filtering, audio recording, amplification, sound wave direction sensors, sound source identification, motion detection, and integrated circuits. The matrix can include a substrate and intersecting frequency filtered arrays of electrical conducting traces. Each of the electrically conducting traces is associated with a frequency of alternating current. A material is located between intersections between the frequency filtered arrays.

Abstract: A means of attachment for electrically contacting electronic components is disclosed. The means of attachment includes a carrier element and a number of elongated connecting elements. Each of the connecting elements is arranged on the carrier element and has an elongated body, which protrudes from the carrier element. Each of the connecting elements and the carrier element includes an electrically conductive surface.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, a land grid array socket includes an insulative housing (30) defining a number of passages (35) and a number of conductive terminals (20) residing in corresponding passages, respectively. Each terminal includes a base section (21) secured in the passage and a pair of opposing bent sections (23, 24) angularly stretching out from two sides of the base section. The bent sections each include a pair of resilient arms (25) protruding upwardly out of the housing, so as to provide multiple contacting points between the terminal and an electronic component seated thereon.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a dummy plug apparatus is provided for insertion into a modular jack to prevent connection/communication with a circuit, device or system that is connected to the jack. An example dummy plug apparatus includes a jack-engaging portion with a tab that releasably engages with a portion of the jack; a tag portion that extends from the jack-engaging portion, the tag portion being configured to bear indicia thereon; and a living hinge that interconnects the jack-engaging portion and the tag portion. The dummy plug apparatus may be configured such that the jack-engaging portion, the tag portion and the living hinge have a structure that is one-piece, unitary or integral-molded or formed.

Abstract: A lever type connector is provided with a lever assisting in fitting or detaching first and second connector housings thereof. A lever is fitted to the first connector housing. A plurality of projecting parts is provided in a circumference of the lever. A plurality of receiving parts is provided in the first connector housing to slidably engage with the projecting part. Engagement between the projecting and receiving parts prevents the lever from deformation and warpage in a rotating operation of the lever for the connecting operation. The projecting parts and the receiving parts are configured so that the projecting parts and the receiving parts are engaged only when the lever is positioned so that the fitting force is large in the rotating operation, and the projecting parts and the receiving parts are not engaged when the lever is positioned in another state in which the fitting force is small.

Abstract: A card connector into and from which a memory card is detachably inserted and removed, includes contacts each adapted to contact a connection portion of the memory card, and a housing for arranging and holding the contacts and having an inserting opening for inserting the memory card. The housing includes two side walls, a rear wall, and a lower wall contiguous to these side and rear walls to form the inserting opening for the memory card by these walls. A shell is arranged on the side of the housing opposite from the lower wall, and an elastically deformable tray is arranged on the lower wall so as to be slidable with the aid of a tray restraining plate. The card connector is miniaturized and lighter, more compact and simple in construction and is easy to remove a memory card.

Abstract: This invention relates to providing a means to removeably mount a feed through/grounding bushing commonly used to bond together, ground and/or park power distribution cables. Many pieces of power distribution equipment have U brackets for removable attachment of accessories and temporary placed maintenance equipment. The present invention addresses holding the bushing at an angle relative to the U bracket and surrounding surface and adjustability of the bushing height relative to the U bracket for strain relief and adjusting for improved work room. Also addressed is the advantage of cable identification by numbering the wells so that a lineman may readily select the cables even after the bushing may have been set aside for equipment replacement. This is especially useful on but not limited to this invention since the U bracket mounting means is moveable and would not always provide positive identification of one end of a multi well bushing.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1, 2) includes a base (11, 21) having an upper wall (13, 23), a lower wall (14, 24), a pair of connecting walls (136, 236) connecting the upper and lower wall together, and a slot (12, 22) opening frontwardly for receiving a card (4, 5) between the upper wall and the lower wall, the lower wall protruding to the forefront of the connector and forming a pair of supporting portions (19, 29) before the connecting walls, a plurality of terminals (17, 18, 27, 28) retained in the base (11, 21), and a housing portion (130, 131, 230, 231) defined on the upper wall of the base (11, 21), the housing position (130, 131, 230, 231) receiving a protrusion of other connector stacked on the electrical connector (1, 2).

Abstract: A lever type electrical connector (1) comprising a connector housing (10) having an annular interfacial seal (4) which extends around the connector housing (10). An annular protecting shroud (5) is arranged surrounding the connector housing (10) without increasing the connector overall dimensions and for being moved in overlapping relationship with said interfacial seal (4) to protect same.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide single loading mechanism that both pushes a semiconductor package against a socket and pushes a cooling solution against the semiconductor package. This loading mechanism may take up less motherboard real estate than if two different attachment and loading mechanisms were used.

Abstract: A connector prevents insertion of a pressing member into a connector body when an object to be connected is not fully inserted into the connector body. Each lock portion is a non-elastic member. The thickness of a pressing piece of a pressing member is gradually reduced toward its tip end with a gap between each of the lock portions and a fixed piece portion as the maximum. When a flexible cable is not fully inserted into the connector body, the pressing member can not be inserted into the rear of the connector body, and the flexible cable is not electrically connected in an incomplete insertion state. Therefore, disengagement of the flexible cable from the connector body or contact failure caused by displacement between the flexible cable and an elastic piece of each of the terminals can be surely prevented.

Abstract: A connector that is capable of reducing defects in display apparatuses is presented. The connector includes a body, a plurality of terminals and a cover. The body has a base and a sidewall. The terminals are disposed on the body and arranged to make an electrical connection with the electrical circuit when the electrical circuit is received by the body. The cover includes a rotation axis, a fixing portion extending from the rotation axis such that the fixing portion is substantially parallel to the base of the body, and a protrusion portion protruding from the rotation axis substantially perpendicularly to the base of the body. The connector prevents electrical discharge from the flexible printed circuit board to the electrical circuit and prevents physical damage to the electrical circuit. Therefore, defect rate decreases and a yield of a display apparatus increases.

Abstract: A connector socket module is disclosed that includes a connector socket module main body and a holder member configured to hold the connector socket module main body. The connector socket module main body includes a relay board; multiple I/O connector sockets of which a corresponding one is to be connected to a connector plug, the I/O connector sockets being arranged on a first face of the relay board; and a mounting connector mounted on a second face of the relay board facing away from the first face to be connected to a connector on a main board. The holder member covers a side of the connector socket module main body on the side of the second face of the relay board, is formed by bending a metal plate member of a predetermined shape, and has a part to be fixed to the main board.

Abstract: A compatible connector for first and second joints having different pin quantities is disclosed. The connector includes a base, at least one first pin, and at least one second pin. The base includes a first connecting surface and a second connecting surface. The first pins are disposed on the first connecting surface and the quantity of the first pins is the same as the pin quantity of the first joint. In addition, the second pins are disposed on the second connecting surface and the total quantity of the second pins and the first pins is the same as the pin quantity of the second joint.

Abstract: A plug connection for guiding a cable through an opening of a partition, comprising a device socket having a plug receiving portion, and a plug with an insertion body with a locking ring that cooperates with locking elements of the plug receiving portion. At least one cable adapter is connectable to the device socket or plug. A cadmium-free electrically conductive surface coating is provided on at least an inner or outer continuous surface of the electrically conductive components of the plug connection. The contact points between base bodies of the socket device and plug on the one hand, and base bodies of the respective cable adapter on the other hand, are embodied as interengaging teeth. The contact point between the base bodies of the device socket and the plug is produced by a ground ring on one of them and has resilient tongues that rest on the other one.

Abstract: A vehicle charger includes an insulating housing defining a connecting hole in a rear end thereof and receiving holes thereon. The connecting hole and the receiving holes communicate with the outside. A printed circuit board is fixedly received in the insulating housing. A positive assembly mounted in the insulating housing and electrically connecting with the printed circuit board has a pin passing through the connecting hole and stretching out of the insulating housing. A negative assembly assembled in the insulating housing and electrically connecting with the printed circuit board includes pressing buttons fabricated in the receiving holes respectively. The pressing button protrudes out of the receiving hole partially. A USB interface assembly and an earphone interface assembly are configured in the insulating housing and electrically connect with the printed circuit board respectively. The earphone interface assembly has an inclined end for mating with a chargeable plug of an earphone.

Abstract: Extended Universal-Serial-Bus (USB) plugs and sockets are disclosed. The extended USB plug includes an extended pin substrate having an extended substrate length longer than a length of a pin substrate of an industry-standard USB connector plug. There is further included a plurality of USB connector contacts configured to carry USB signals and a plurality of non-USB connector contacts configured to carry non-USB signals. The extended Universal-Serial-Bus (USB) plug, which includes an extended pin substrate having an extended substrate length longer than a length of a pin substrate of an industry-standard USB connector plug. There is included a plurality of USB connector contacts configured to carry USB signals and a plurality of non-USB connector contacts configured to carry non-USB signals.

Abstract: Communications connectors having a plurality of signal carrying paths are provided that include a printed circuit board and a plurality of contacts. The printed circuit board includes a plurality of contact pads, a plurality of output terminals, and a plurality of conductive paths that connect at least some of the contact pads to respective ones of the output terminals. Each contact includes a plug contact region, a pad contact region, and a signal carrying segment that connects the plug contact region and the pad contact region. A first of the signal carrying paths extends from the plug contact region of a first of the contacts to a first of the output terminals. This signal carrying path includes the signal carrying segment of the first of the contacts, a first of the contact pads and a first of the conductive paths.

Abstract: A terminal connector with easy entry and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The terminal connector includes an insulating tube, a conductive terminal, and a soldering sleeve. The insulating tube shrinks to deform when being heated to a first temperature. The conductive terminal has a first end accommodated in the insulating tube and comprises an elongation bended to form a longitudinal opening. The soldering sleeve with a melting point at a third temperature is arranged in the elongation of the conductive terminal, while the end of the soldering sleeve extends out the elongation has a gradually enlarged portion. When the insulating tube is appropriately heated at where corresponds to the soldering sleeve by the temperature between the first temperature and the third temperature, an interior of the insulating tube shrinks to lodge the gradually enlarged portion of the soldering sleeve to form the conductive terminal with easy entry for allowing a conducting core to insert.

Abstract: A control system for a robotic device maneuverable in at least a liquid medium, the system having at least one visual sensor retrieving an image of the device's environment, an image analyzing module receiving the image, determining a presence of an object of a given type therein and analyzing at least one property of the object, a motion calculator determining a desired motion of the device based on the property, and a controller operating a propulsion system of the device to obtain the desired motion. Also, a legged robotic device having a control system including at least one sensor providing data about an environment of the device, the control system using sensor data to determine a desired motion of the device, determining a corresponding required leg motion of each of the legs to produce the desired motion and actuating the legs in accordance with the corresponding required leg motion.