Abstract: A container closure includes an inner core having a non-cylindrical profile created by a variable longitudinal cross-sectional area. One or more outer layers concentrically surround the core and have a cross-sectional area inversely correlated to the inner core so that the overall container closure has an essentially cylindrical profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the unreleasable fastening of at least one component to a basic component with the aid of a bolt projecting through a bore in the component or components, first the bolt being welded electrically with one end face on the surface of the basic component and subsequently being deformed plastically. So that components consisting of any desired materials can be used, it is proposed, according to the invention, that the shank of the bolt, which has a head, be upset, until the underside of the head lies in regions on the surface of the component. Furthermore, an unreleasable connection of one or more components to a basic component is proposed.

Abstract: A housing assembly 30 is provided for a permanent magnet motor. The housing assembly includes a ferrous flux ring structure 38 having an exterior 39 and an interior 36. Magnet structure 34 is carried within the interior of the flux ring structure 38. A plastic housing 32 substantially encapsulates the exterior of the flux ring structure 38 and at least portions of the magnet structure 34. A bearing 42 may be provided in a closed end of the housing 32.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical capacitive strain sensor. The micro-electromechanical capacitive strain sensor comprises a first bent beam, a second bent beam, and a straight center beam. The first bent beam, second bent beam, and straight center beam are aligned in the X-axis with the straight center beam located between the first and second bent beams. The first bent beam, second bent beam, and straight center beam are disposed between two anchors. The two anchors are aligned in the Y-axis. The first bent beam is bent away from the center beam and the second bent beam is bent towards the center beam to provide a set of differential capacitors with respect to the center beam, wherein the center beam serves as a common reference with respect to the first and second bent beams.

Abstract: A system for fabricating semiconductor components includes a semiconductor substrate, a thinning system for thinning the semiconductor substrate, an etching system for forming the substrate opening, and a bonding system for bonding the conductive interconnect to the substrate contact. The semiconductor component can be used to form module components, underfilled components, stacked components, and image sensor semiconductor components.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and a method for self chip redistribution. The apparatus of the present invention comprises a glass base on which a trench and a cavity formed by a layer of photo resistance. Chips are picked from a sawed wafer and placed on the glass base and moved by fluid flow to the front of index bar. The glass base and the index bar vibrate with low frequency to fill chips into chip cavities. The present invention further provides a method for self chip redistribution, comprising providing a self redistribution tool, transferring redistributed chips onto a panel forming tool, forming a chip panel and separating said chip panel from panel forming tool.

Abstract: A chip carrier member comprises a rotatable chip-receiving element. The rotatable chip-receiving element is rotatable essentially about a point.

Abstract: Propagating pin corrections through physically mating devices including bending one of a plurality of connectors of a first mating device; and mating the first mating device having the bent connector with an unmodified second mating device; wherein the mating of the first mating device and the unmodified second mating device bends a connector corresponding to the bent connector of the first mating device.

Abstract: Embodiments of a process comprising forming one or more micro-electro-mechanical (MEMS) probe on a conductive metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) wafer, wherein each MEMS probe comprises a cantilever beam with a fixed end and a free end and wherein the CMOS wafer has circuitry thereon; forming an unsharpened tip at or near the free end of each cantilever beam; depositing a silicide-forming material over the tip; annealing the wafer to sharpen the tip; and exposing the sharpened tip.

Abstract: A rocker arm and method for manufacture is provided whereby the rocker arm is manufactured in two halves generally symmetric to a central plane. The mating surface of one or both rocker arm halves incorporate grooves which upon assembly provide passageways which may follow any desired pathway for lubricant and or afford a reduction in mass and/or an increase in structural stiffness. The two halves are preferably joined together by metallurgical brazing or by other chemical or mechanical means.

Abstract: A method of reverse engineering a component of a gas turbine engine having a root attachment feature includes scanning the root attachment feature a plurality of times to obtain raw scan data, creating a best fit line relative to pressure faces of the root attachment feature as a function of the raw scan data, determining a pressure face angle as a function of the relationship between the best fit lines of the pressure faces, bisecting the pressure face angle to determine a symmetry plane for the root attachment feature, establishing a master attachment data set in relation to the local coordinate system by averaging the best fit lines and the raw scan data for each scan of the root attachment feature, and verifying symmetry of the master attachment data set.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making a brazed micro-channel cold plate assembly for cooling a heat producing electronic component. The primary components of a cold plate assembly are a base plate, a manifold cover, and inlet/outlet pipes; wherein the individual components are assembled and brazed into an integral unit. The joining surfaces of the individual components have novel features that provide for permanent bonding of the joints by brazing and a hermetic seal along the joint seams. The novel features also forestall excess braze alloy from contaminating the interior surfaces of the assembled cold plate and obstructing the engineered flow channels.

Abstract: Sheave surfaces 11a to 14a of a primary pulley 2 and a secondary pulley 3 contacting a V-belt 4 which is looped around the pulleys 2, 3 are provided with an initial wear height at which a reaction film between the V-belt 4 and the sheave surfaces 11a to 14a does not become worn and a sufficient oil keeping depth to promote generation of the reaction film such that metallic contact does not occur between the sheave surfaces 11a to 14a and the V-belt 4.

Abstract: To simplify fabrication of an integral hub piece, the opening between the upper and lower female cones in this hub has sufficient width or radial dimension to allow access to both cones from one side of the hub with the cutting tool. A cutting tool is used which has a width smaller than the opening between the cones. Preferably, the tool has a width which is about equal to or smaller than an angular dimension through this opening which is defined by extending surfaces of the upper and lower female cones. If this limitation is satisfied, both cones can be created with a single machine set up operating from one side of the integrated hub. Preferably the tool should only move orthogonal or parallel to the cutting tools rotational center axis.

Abstract: A razor cartridge is provided with a skin engaging structure at the cap and/or guard surface of the razor cartridge. The skin engaging structure has an array of closely spaced elongated protrusions integrally formed with a substrate. In use, the protrusions produce a pleasant tactile sensation tending to reduce shaving discomfort. The protrusions are formed by closely packed molded flexible filaments that can be less than 0.25 mm wide and have spacing between adjacent protrusions less than 0.2 mm. The protrusions can have a density greater than 5 protrusions per mm2. The skin engaging structure can be molded from e.g. an olefin polymer. The substrate can be integrally formed with a housing of the razor cartridge.

Abstract: Pipe cutting apparatus (2) in which a pipe is clamped in a holder (4) and cut transverse to its longitudinal axis by a cutting head 6. The cutting head (6) is supported on the holder (4) and is rotatable around the pipe to cut the pipe wall with a blade (38). The blade (38) is advanced radially by an indexing mechanism (40) in response to rotation of the cutting head (6) around the pipe. The indexing mechanism (40) has a snail cam (44) rotatable to advance the blade (38) in response to indexing movement of a ratchet (48) controlled by a pawl (50) mounted on the holder (2) to advance the ratchet (48) on completion of each revolution of the cutting head (6). The blade (38) is withdrawn when the pipe is cut and has a stop (60) that engages a cut-out (61) in the snail cam (44) to block indexing movement of the ratchet (48) and re-set the cutting head (6).

Abstract: A device with a housing that contains chambers for holding and dispensing seasonings that contains an opening for attaching and removing a cooking adjunct.

Abstract: A seafood utensil functioning as both a seafood fork and cutting tool, the seafood utensil including a grip portion operably configured for gripping between the thumb and forefinger of a diner, a first tine including a pivot operably configured to function as a fulcrum when cutting shellfish, and a second tine including an edge operably configured to cut through shellfish, the first tine and the second tine being in spaced apart relation.

Abstract: Combination grooming scissors that are particularly adapted for the grooming of an animal. The grooming scissors include a hair cutting portion and a hair thinning portion in one device. The thinning portion of the grooming scissors can be disposed nearest the pivot point of the scissors and the cutting portion can be disposed nearest the end tip of the scissors. This enables the scissors to be used to thin the hair of the animal without cutting the hair. The tip of the scissors is advantageously blunt to prevent inadvertent stabbing of the animal during use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a guide device (1) for a saw blade (2), in particular for an electric tool, which is operated in reciprocating motion (H) and which comprises a clamping device (4) engaging in the clamping end (3) of the saw blade (2), and a pendulum guide device (5) attached to the back of the saw blade and located at an axial distance (a) from the clamping device (4). According to the invention, the pendulum guide device (5) features at least two guide elements (6) which are arranged at an axial distance from each other. The invention further relates to an electric tool which features said guide device (1). Moreover, the invention relates to an electric tool with said guide device (1), in particular a jigsaw (23).

Abstract: An electrically powered hand operated cutting tool comprising a housing for accommodating a motor having an output shaft coupled to a gearbox, said gearbox being arranged to convert rotary output motion of the motor into reciprocating motion of a shaft, said shaft having a clamp disposed at one end for clamping a saw blade thereto, and a footplate for engaging with a work-piece during use, said footplate comprising an opening through which a blade disposed in the clamp can pass, wherein the tool further comprises a camera and display screen, during use, said camera being arranged to take real-time images of a blade engaging with a work-piece, and wherein the display screen displays the real-time images, said display screen being disposed on the housing so as to be visible to an operator.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, SHINGLE KNIFE™, comprises a pneumatically powered miniaturized reciprocating or circular saw designed especially for roofing applications. In an alternative embodiment, SHINGLE KNIFE™ may be powered by rechargeable battery packs or the like. SHINGLE KNIFE™ is roughly size and shape of a Prior Art razor knife, but may be powered and provided with a depth gauge to prevent cutting through roofing underlayment or the like. In another embodiment of the present invention, the SHINGLE KNIFE™ may be provided for cutting sheetrock. A reciprocating, sharpened hook shaped blade pulls though the sheetrock, making a clean cut with little or no powdery debris. The SHINGLE KNIFE for sheetrock may be air or battery powered.

Abstract: The invention relates to a handheld tool, in particular a handheld saw, with an electric drive motor (12), a serially switched gearbox (13), and a movement converter (14) that converts the driven movement of the gearbox (13) into an axial to-and-fro movement of a lifting element (15) for driving a tool (16), in particular a saw blade, inside a housing (11). The gearbox (13) and the movement converter (14) are combined into a gear unit (17). The gear unit (17) is within a robust, bending- and deformation-resistant gear housing (40), which is in turn inside the housing (11). The housing (11) is made of flexible plastic.

Abstract: Disclosed is a geodetic target object comprising at least one reflector surface, a receive channel with a detector (18) for receiving electromagnetic radiation (ES) transmitted by a measuring unit (2?), and a transmit channel with a radiation source (13?). The associated transmission port and/or reception port is/are integrated into the reflector surface or is/are embodied so as to adjoin the reflector surface such that radiation (RS) that is modulated for transmitting data can be transmitted in the direction of the measuring unit (2?) within the cross section (5?) of the radiation (ES) generated by the measuring unit (2?).

Abstract: An instrument for ascertaining whether a surface is horizontal, vertical, or at 45* angle, consisting essentially of an encased, liquid-filled tube containing an air bubble that moves to a center window when the instrument is set on an even plane. Also called a spirit level. A box level including an elongate body, plumb and level vials, and spaced handholds having outer edges together defining first and second parallel application planes beyond first and second face planes of the elongate body.

Abstract: A spirit level including an aluminum body having at least one unpainted leveling surface for placing on a surface and a bubble vial for indicating the inclination of the surface to the horizontal wherein an unpainted leveling surface of the at least one unpainted leveling surface is protected by a readily manually removable elongated protective strip.

Abstract: A spirit level (10) includes a profiled body with lateral surfaces (20, 22), end faces or areas (24, 26), and longitudinal surfaces (28, 30) that form measuring surfaces running between the lateral surfaces, which project laterally over the lateral surfaces with their longitudinal edges (32, 34, 36, 38), as well as at least one position sensor, such as a vial (14, 16, 18). In order to carry out a verification of horizontality or verticality not only in the conventional way, but especially also to assist in maintaining intervals in assembled brickwork, it is proposed to provide a uniform series of indentations (46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58) within at least one longitudinal edge.

Abstract: A jointer system comprises a blade assembly, a base, an infeed table, and a measurement system. The base supports the blade assembly for rotation about a blade axis. The infeed table is movably supported by the base. The measurement system comprises a stop member, a gauge assembly, and a display assembly. The stop member defines a stop plane. The gauge assembly comprises a gauge, a pin member supported by the gauge such that the pin member is in contact with the stop member, and a display assembly. As the infeed table moves relative to the base, the gauge assembly generates a measurement signal indicative of vertical displacement of the infeed table relative to the base. The display assembly generates a display image based on the measurement signal.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a projection having a tapered end portion configured to be inserted percutaneously through tissue. A measurement member is coupled to the projection and is configured to indicate a distance between adjacent anatomical structures. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a measurement member configured to be percutaneously inserted between adjacent anatomical structures. The measurement member includes a wedge portion that is configured to contact the adjacent anatomical structures when the measurement member is moved distally between the adjacent anatomical structures. A size indicator is coupled to the wedge portion. The size indicator has a plurality of markings and is configured to be viewed on an image of the adjacent anatomical structures with the wedge portion of the measurement member disposed between the adjacent anatomical structures to indicate a distance between the adjacent anatomical structures.

Abstract: A multi-function measuring tool includes a main body having a longitudinal slide way provided on a front central area, a plurality of V-notches of different angles provided at two upper lateral edges, and a plurality of straight slots of different depths perpendicularly provided at two lower lateral edges; and a ruler slidably assembled to the slide way of the main body via a set of engaged screw and nut, and having a forward projected size-reduced head portion. For example, the V-notches are used to measure the angle of a saw tooth or a cutting angle of a lathe tool, and the straight slots to measure the height and depth of a saw tooth and the milling depth of a milling cutter, and the ruler to measure a bore depth on a workpiece.

Abstract: In combination with a cutting apparatus having a pair of blades with edges that are closely juxtaposed relative to an axis with each other and where at least one of the blades is movable along the axis to set between axially confronting faces of the blades at the edges a predetermined gap, a system for measuring the gap has a stationary support, and respective means associated with each of the blades for measuring a distance between the support and the face of the respective blade.

Abstract: A pool measuring tool comprises a template tool and instructions for use for ensuring compliance with depth and position standards for diving board safety in placement of pool diving boards. The template comprises web members to extend across the pool along the centerline of the diving board placement and across the pool perpendicular to the centerline. Markers are provided to indicate positions where measurements are to be taken of the pool parameters, including pool depth and noting existence of obstructions in the pool. Measurements at the maker locations can be recorded on a worksheet for record keeping and to confirm and document compliance with various standards for diving board/pool diving safety can thereby be accomplished.

Abstract: A three dimensional measuring device including: a first retractable member for measuring in a first dimension, a second retractable member for measuring in a second dimension, and a third retractable member for measuring in a third dimension. Each of the retractable members is configured to angularly pivot relative to any of the other retractable members thereby rendering a recordable angular measurement. The three dimensional measuring device is adapted to accurately measure the size of three dimensional objects. The three dimensional measuring device is also capable of rendering a three dimensional representation of the object.

Abstract: A fluid level indicator for determining the level of fluid in a container includes a dipstick that is entered into the fluid in the container and withdrawn from the fluid, a billet of thermochromic material having a reference temperature, a billet length extending along a portion of the dipstick, and a fluid level range marking on the dipstick along the length of the billet.

Abstract: An erosion gauge for measuring a chord length of an eroded turbine blade in a steam turbine that may include: a jaw that includes a lower jaw that includes a lower jaw surface and an upper jaw that includes an upper jaw surface such that the lower jaw surface and the upper jaw surface oppose each other; a sliding scale that connects the lower jaw to the upper jaw, wherein a first end of the sliding scale is fixed to the lower jaw and a second end of the sliding scale slides through the upper jaw such that the distance between the lower jaw surface and the upper jaw surface may be varied; and an electronic depth gauge that determines the distance between the lower jaw surface and the upper jaw surface. The lower jaw surface may include a valley insert.

Abstract: A measuring instrument displaying measurements on a digital display for either exterior dimensional measurements of a component or wall thickness measurements of pipe or tubing. Exterior dimensions are determined through contact between the distal end of a first member and the distal end of the base. A second member engaged with the first member is translatable along a second axis traverse to the first axis to an extended position. Wall thickness of a tube or conduit may be measured by a contact with a distal end of the second member and the distal end of the first member. A globular shape to the distal end of the second member allows for accurate measurements in a contact with the interior of either a planar or curved tubing sidewall.

Abstract: An gas drying apparatus which comprises a housing comprising a sidewall defining at least one opening; ma gas drying material positioned within the housing; an inlet tube wherein at least a portion of the inlet tube is positioned inside the housing; and a piece of porous material positioned around the inlet tube and between the gas drying material and the opening. The invention includes a housing which comprises a sidewall which defines an opening wherein the housing contains a gas drying material, wherein an inlet tube is secured to the housing and at least a portion of the inlet tube is positioned within the housing; and a housing holder wherein the holder defines a cavity to receive the at least one opening.

Abstract: This heating blower has a housing 1, a fan 2, a heater 3, and an electrostatic atomizing device 5. The electrostatic atomizing device 5 is provided in the housing 1 and discharges nanometer-size ion mist to the outside. The electrostatic atomizing device 5 comprises a discharging electrode 50, an opposed electrode 52 disposed opposite the discharging electrode 50, a cooling part 53 which cools the discharging electrode 50 to generate moisture from ambient air near the discharging electrode, and a high voltage applying part 55 which applies a high voltage between said discharging electrode and the opposed electrode to atomize water generated near the discharging electrode. Therefore, this heating blower can discharge nanometer-size ion mist to the outside without replenishment of water.

Abstract: An air flow deflector for use with a hood-type hair dryer is a thick, resiliently compressible, unitary halo with an inner perimeter of length suited to surround and abut, preferably with tension, against the subject's head when the halo's inner perimeter is contoured approximately immediately below the subject's hair line. The halo deflects the flow of warm air away from exposed skin portions of the head, neck and shoulders. An arcuate upturned extension on its front portion deflects air flow back to the interior of the hood of the dryer. The unitary halo may be continuous or split for adjustability and hinged for increased manipulability.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for drying objects (2) in particular painted vehicle bodies. In said method, the objects (2) are displaced through a drying zone (6), in which they are cured in an inert atmosphere. The aim of the invention is to introduce the objects (2) into the drying zone (8), whilst at the same time preventing the entry of as much of the normal atmosphere of possible from the exterior. To achieve this, the objects (2) are conducted through a lock zone (7), which is located upstream of the drying zone (8) and in which the normal atmosphere lying outside the drying zone (8) and an inert gas atmosphere are present in strata as a result of a difference in densities. The objects (2) are displaced during their passage through the lock zone (7) from the normal atmosphere into the inert gas atmosphere by a motion comprising a vertical component.

Abstract: Significant research is being done to develop and improve delivery mechanisms for biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, including pulmonary (inhalation), nasal, transdermal, and oral alternatives. Market projections indicate that the delivery of proteins and vaccines by inhalation and oral formulation has become and will continue to be increasingly important. These delivery mechanisms, to be effective, will require better stabilization of the biologicals so that they can maintain potency and effectiveness at ambient temperatures for extended periods of time. The novel Preservation by Vaporization (PBV) Technology described herein provides cost-effective and efficient industrial scale stabilization of proteins, viruses, bacteria, and other sensitive biologicals, thereby allowing a production of products that are not possible to be produced by existing methods. The suggested new PBV process comprises primary drying under vacuum from a partially frozen state (i.e.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for reducing the VOC and CO content of dryer offgas that is discharged into the atmosphere from a moist organic product drying process using thermal oxidizing apparatus that includes a furnace, mixing chamber, thermal oxidizer, tempering chamber, and an indirect gas-to-gas heat exchanger. The dryer offgas is separated into two portions, with a larger portion being preheated by indirect heat exchange with the hot gaseous output from the thermal oxidizer. The non-preheated portion is directed to a rotary waste heat evaporator in which moisture is removed therefrom. The preheated portion is recycled to the hot gas inlet of the dryer and serves the function of dryer heat transfer media. By removing moisture from the non-preheated portion of the offgas that is directed to the thermal oxidizing apparatus, simultaneous achievement of thermal oxidizer temperatures of 1600° F.

Abstract: A device that can be inserted into footwear, or used as part of footwear that is designed to correct foot and ankle pathologies through user adjustable, strategically located fluid chamber or chambers.

Abstract: A composite laminar structure treated to inhibit micro-organisms from thriving thereupon, comprising a suitable thickness of two or more expanses of woven or non-woven materials. A plurality of nano-particles, including materials such as silver, are distributed relatively uniformly across and sufficiently durably coupled with the two or more material expanses to resist removal during normal use and mild laundering. The nano-particles possess anti-microbial properties suitable to substantially inhibit population growth of one or more micro-organisms. The laminar structure may be configured as an insole for a shoe, or as other articles for wear or use in other applications where growth of micro-organisms is undesirable.

Abstract: This invention consists of separating a portion of the upper of a shoe, and this separated area may open or close by simply operating the band that is connected to the top area of the separated area. Therefore, it is easy to put on or off the shoe very comfortably.

Abstract: An article of footwear an outer sole that houses a removable inner sole. The interchangeable nature allows different uses, appearances, and configurations. The outer sole can be used as a shoe itself (e.g. a sandal) or as the sole for other transformations. Various types of footwear elements can be inserted into/over the outer sole, allowing conversion of the footwear into a sports, formal, sandal, water, slipper, dress, ornamented shoe or other footwear.

Abstract: A decorative women's shoe cover made of an elastic fabric and using elastic hem strips is used to cover a shoe to change its fashion content. Elastic hem strips form an elastic foot opening to match the foot opening of the shoe. Elastic hem strips also form an elastic shank and heel opening extending from the back of the sole member to the heel of the shoe cover. Because of the elastic shank and heel opening, when the shoe is bent by normal walking use, the elastic foot opening will not separate from the shoe foot opening. Also, the shoe cover can be adhered to the shoe in selected places.

Abstract: Sandals, particularly sandals known as thongs or flip-flops that have removable and interchangeable uppers that allow the wearer to have a single pair of soles and multiple uppers so that they can have multiple colors and styles of sandals without having to buy and store multiple complete sandals. The sandal has a sole and an upper where the upper is comprised generally of straps forming a Y shape. The portion of the upper at the top of the Y can vary in size and design as long as the upper has at least three distinct strap ends which are used as attachment points to the sole. The front attachment point, which is at the bottom of the Y, attaches to the front of the sole using a first opening that runs from the top surface to the bottom surface in the front portion of the sole. The back attachment points are located on the top strap ends of the Y. These can be a single point on each side, or for aesthetic reasons, these points can branch out into two or more strap ends.

Abstract: An article of footwear may have an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure includes a midsole and an outsole. The midsole has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. The upper surface defines a plurality of depressions, and the lower surface defines a plurality of indentations extending toward the depressions. The outsole forms projections that extend into the indentations of the midsole, and the outsole has grooves located opposite the projections.

Abstract: An animal paw cover having a side surface, a bottom surface and an opening. An elastic band is provided along the circumference of the opening. The animal paw cover is substantially sack-shaped. The bottom surface of the paw cover is sized to have an area substantially equal to an area of an underside of a paw of an animal intended to wear this paw cover, and a height of the side surface does not substantially exceed a height of the animal's paw. Further, the elastic band constricts the opening to a size substantially smaller than the animal's paw.