Abstract: A rachet strap tightener and a power driven rotary tool are arranged to be operated together for tightening a strap. The body of the power driven rotary tool is arranged to be anchored in mating engagement relative to the body of the rachet strap tightener, in addition to coupling the rotating mating parts of the tool and the strap tightener, such that the torque applied when winding the spindle of the tightener no longer acts to twist the tightener body from the user's hands but rather the torque is anchored directly through the bodies so that winding of the spindle with the power driven tool can be accomplished quickly, efficiently and in a safe manner.

Abstract: A strap structure used as a strap for an object such as mask or swim fin is disclosed. The object has a locking receptacle on either side. The strap structure includes an elastic strap having a coupling member at either end, the coupling member being adapted to releasably secure to the locking receptacle; and an adapting assembly having one end adapted to releasably secure to the coupling member and the other end releasably secure to the locking receptacle. Moreover, the adapting assembly includes one or more adapters so that the strap structure is adapted to secure around one of the different objects with various sizes.

Abstract: An article includes a fabric having an inner surface and an outer surface, at least one hole through the outer surface and inner surface, a flexible grommet member comprising an outer portion and an inner portion, wherein the outer portion contacts the outer surface with a flange and engages the hole with an outer portion collar, wherein the inner portion contacts the inner surface with a flange and engages the hole with an inner portion collar, wherein the outer portion collar contacts the inner portion collar, wherein the outer portion collar and the inner portion collar are bonded, and wherein the flexible grommet member is configured to engage interchangeable logo buttons.

Abstract: A casket comprises a casket shell, a casket lid closeable upon the shell, and a memorial shelf pivoted to the lid and movable to and between an extended position at which the shelf is adapted to support items of memorialization and a retracted position.

Abstract: In the production of expanded material from a sheet material strip (4), in particular, a metal strip, cuts (2) are introduced into the material strip (4), by way of at least one cutting unit (5), using laser, water or electron streams, whereupon the material strip (4) is subjected to a drawing by way of a drawing device (28). The cuts in the material strip (4) are introduced by running the cutting unit (5), perpendicular to the longitudinal or transport direction (7) of the material strip, in the form of perpendicular cuts (2), along perpendicular lines (3), perpendicular to the longitudinal or transport direction (7).

Abstract: An apparatus including a first electrode; a second electrode; a first and second ceramic material disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, the second ceramic material having a greater electrical conductivity than the first ceramic material. A method including forming a first ceramic material film and a different second ceramic material film on a first electrode; and forming a second electrode on the second ceramic material film to form a capacitor structure having the first ceramic material film and the second ceramic material film disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the first ceramic material has a conductivity selected to dampen undesired oscillations in electrical device operation to which the capacitor structure may be exposed. An apparatus including a first electrode; a second electrode; and a composite dielectric including a plurality of dielectric films including a different Curie temperature.

Abstract: Method of and apparatus for freeing a stuck valve in a valve assembly having a valve, a valve stem, and a valve operator connected to the valve stem. The apparatus comprises a tool having an enlarged head, an elongated shaft, and a bifurcated foot projecting at an acute angle from the elongated shaft. The bifurcated foot of the tool is placed abutting and straddling the valve stem, and in driving proximity to any enlargement of the valve stem, such as a return spring connector cap. An impact is applied to the enlarged head of the tool using a suitable striking tool such as a hammer. The impact is transferred to the valve stem, thereby unseating and freeing the valve.

Abstract: A method of repairing a part, which has a first side, a second side opposite of the first side, and an aperture that makes the part susceptible to cracking, includes the steps of forming a slot in the first side of the part near the aperture, inserting a stiffener into the slot, and attaching at least one repair ply onto the first side of the part to cover the stiffener.

Abstract: Techniques of performing a manufacturing operation on a workpiece are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method includes forming an indexing hole in the workpiece. A coordinating pin may be installed into the indexing hole, the coordinating pin including a quantum of indexing information. A sensor may be positioned proximate the coordinating pin. The quantum of indexing information may be sensed with a sensor. A manufacturing operation may be performed on the workpiece based at least partially on the quantum of indexing information.

Abstract: A fastening mechanism for use in an electronic device, including: a box with two side walls each provided with a first guiding groove formed with a through-hole and a second guiding groove; two fastening elements matching the second guiding grooves; and two resilient positioning elements disposed on the two fastening elements respectively and corresponding in position to the through-hole, wherein at least one of the two resilient positioning elements corresponds in position to the through-hole and includes a positioning portion.

Abstract: A method for assembling a flexible bus connector is disclosed, which includes the following steps. The first is a preparing step. An insulative housing and a plurality of terminals are provided. The insulative housing defines an opening and a plurality of passageways, and forms an upper side wall, a lower side wall, and a rear wall corresponding to the opening. The second is an assembling step. Each terminal includes at least a contact portion, a support portion and a soldering portion. The contact portion and the support portion are located near the opening when assembled, and the soldering portion extending toward the rear wall of the insulative housing. The third is a positioning step. A lower end of the soldering portion is located on a position where the lower end is lower than an inner surface of the lower side wall of the insulative housing.

Abstract: Coiled tubing with secured wireline and a method for manufacturing same. A slickline held by a retainer is introduced to the coiled tubing manufacturing process by attaching the retainer and slickline to a metal plate, prior to the metal plate being welded into a tubular. The slickline is unaffected by the welding and heat treatment process or processes. To install wireline into the coiled tubing, the coiled tubing is unrolled from the reel, the wireline is attached to and end of the slickline and the other end of the slickline pulled to fish the wireline through the coiled tubing, resulting in wireline held within the retainer inside the coiled tubing. Alternatively, heat resistant wireline may be secured within the coiled tubing by attachment to the coiled tubing or held by a retainer.

Abstract: A device and method of use for aligning elements is presented. In particular, the present invention relates to the device having particular features and the method for its use for axially aligning and welding elements together, especially pipe elements. Disclosed is a device for aligning the pipe elements which includes a head for surrounding the elements, a plurality of alignment elements for axially aligning the pipe elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements. Also disclosed is a device for receiving pipe elements which includes a reversibly attachable alignment head for surrounding the pipe elements, a plurality of multi-axis alignment elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements.

Abstract: A device and method of use for aligning elements is presented. In particular, the present invention relates to the device having particular features and the method for its use for axially aligning and welding elements together, especially pipe elements. Disclosed is a device for aligning the pipe elements which includes a head for surrounding the elements, a plurality of alignment elements for axially aligning the pipe elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements. Also disclosed is a device for receiving pipe elements which includes a reversibly attachable alignment head for surrounding the pipe elements, a plurality of multi-axis alignment elements, and a pressure mechanism for applying a selectable pressure to the pipe elements.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for forming aluminum ingot having shaped ends to avoid alligatoring during rolling.

Abstract: A method for forming a slot on a substrate is disclosed, and provides a two-step process used to firstly form two circular holes on two ends of a predetermined cut area and then form a rectangular hole between the two circular holes by punching. Thus, the friction generated between a punching machine and the substrate during punching can be lowered, so as to prevent glass fiber layers of the substrate from being peeled off, avoid the glass fiber layers from forming burrs, and prevent a metal trace layer of the substrate from being peeled off. Meanwhile, because a portion of the substrate having the metal trace layer is not processed by a milling process, it can prevent the metal trace layer from forming metal burrs.

Abstract: A 3C frame manufacturing method including materials feeding, punching, coating, lapping, and curing processes provides a top quality technical production features of the present invention while avoiding problems of paint peeling or corrosion found with the conventional welding process; and allowing automated production, optimal use of human resources, significantly reduction of manual and labor costs, and shortening of production flow.

Abstract: A motor-vehicle antenna assembly is made by first printing on a face of a substantailly flat deformable plastic film a layer of an electrically conductive paste. Then the film is permanently plastically deformed into a three-dimensional shape corresponding to a shape of an installation location of a motor vehicle. The plastically deformed film with the printed layer is then fitted to the installation location.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a battery comprises selecting a battery substrate having cleavage planes, and cutting the battery substrate with pulsed laser bursts from a pulsed laser beam to control or limit fracture along the cleavage planes. The pulsed laser beam was also found to work well on thin substrates which are sized less than 100 microns. Before or after the cutting step, a plurality of battery component films can be deposited on the battery substrate. The battery component films include at least a pair of electrodes about an electrolyte which cooperate to form a battery.

Abstract: A tape feeder for a chip mounter is provided. The tape feeder includes a frame, a first link, a second link, and a middle link. A tape is fed along the frame. The first link includes a guide unit guiding the tape and a first end rotatably connected to the frame. The first link is capable of being rotated between a closed position in which the guide unit couples with the frame to guide the tape and an open position in which the guide unit is placed away from the frame. The second link is rotatably connected to the frame and includes a first end supported relative to the frame. The middle link includes a first end rotatably connected to a second end of the first link and a second end rotatably connected to a second end of the second link.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electronic component mounting apparatus which is applicable to a case in which component feeding devices need not be provided on both sides of a carrying device respectively for reasons of types of electronic components or a setting space and increases an operating rate of a beam to enhance production efficiency. An electronic component mounting apparatus has a carrying device carrying a printed board, a component feeding device supplying electronic components, a pair of beams movable in one direction by drive sources, and mounting heads each having suction nozzles and movable along the beams by drive sources.

Abstract: The invention realizes setting of measurement positions suitable for a warping state of a printed board and an easy work of setting the measurement positions. A printed board as a measurement sample is positioned three-dimensionally in X, Y and vertical directions on a positioning portion, and then a backup base is lifted up to apply backup pins to the back surface of the board and support the board horizontally. Then, the warping state of the board is measured by a height level detection device, and based on the measurement result the CPU displays the board on a monitor three-dimensionally or by contour lines. Once an operator sets measurement positions on the screen, the CPU converts each of the set positions into coordinates on the board, writes the coordinates of the set positions in the top of mounting data, and stores the data in the RAM.

Abstract: A coaxial connector crimping component connects to a hand tool body to form a hand tool. The hand tool is used for crimping together a coaxial cable and a coaxial terminal. The coaxial connector crimping component has a plurality of crimping areas. One of the crimping areas is connected to the hand tool body, and at least one of the crimping areas can be alternatively connected to the hand tool body.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a printed circuit board having an embedded component is disclosed. The method includes: forming at least one contact bump and at least one electrode bump on one side of a base substrate; mounting the component such that the electrode bump is in correspondence with a contact terminal of the component; stacking an insulation layer, in which an opening is formed in correspondence to the component, on the one side of the base substrate, such that the contact bump penetrates the insulation layer; filling a filler in the opening; and stacking a metal layer on the insulation layer. Using the method, the reliability of circuit connections between the component and the circuit patterns can be improved, and the manufacturing process can be reduced in embedding the component in the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method for screwing together two metal parts that are spaced apart from one another close to a screw connection element and elastically deformable relative to one another, and for the remainder lie against one another. In order to obtain a firm and secure screw connection, with little expenditure of torque, one of the metal parts is deformed, before the metal parts are screwed together, in such a manner that regions close to the screw connection element come close to one another, and the metal parts are then screwed together. A region of the one metal parts remains deformed after they have been screwed together, as a result of the screw connection element.

Abstract: The invention is intended to maintain turbine reliability when, based on a gas turbine designed for one desired cycle, a gas turbine for another different cycle is manufactured. A channel of a compressor is formed such that a mass flow of a fluid compressed by the compressor changes. Thus, when manufacturing, based on the gas turbine designed for one desired cycle, the gas turbine for another different cycle, turbine reliability can be maintained.

Abstract: A turbine blade assembly comprising a knife edge seal having at least one seal member. The at least one seal member comprising a restored portion fused to a stub portion, where the restored portion comprises a plurality of fused layers of a restoration material, the restoration material being melted and deposited in a layer-by-layer manner to form the plurality of fused layers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resurfacing method of repairing a surface portion of a moving turbomachine blade. The method is noteworthy in that metal particles are deposited on said surface by electrolysis. The latter is of the type comprising pad electrolysis, electrolysis in a bath or microbath, or a combination thereof. The present invention is advantageously applied to the resurfacing of blade root surface portions made of titanium or a titanium alloy that are worn by friction.

Abstract: A method for producing a blade tip armor plating on a blade of a turbomachine, in particular on a high-pressure compressor rotary blade of a gas turbine, having the following steps: a) provision of a blade made of a nickel base material; b) application of a solder to a blade tip of the blade, the solder being a nickel base solder; c) application of hard material particles of cubic boron nitride to the solder, the hard material particles of cubic boron nitride being coated with titanium or with a titanium base material; d) fusion of the solder in a vacuum in order to form a matrix that at least partially surrounds the hard material particles; and e) fixing of the blade tip armor plating through cooling.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spinning apparatus for forming a workpiece. The spinning apparatus includes at least one spinner capable of deforming the workpiece. The apparatus allows for the forming of the workpiece in four different axes. The spinning apparatus includes an arrangement allowing for the vertical arrangement of the workpiece while the spinner is working on the workpiece. The spinning apparatus includes a clamp for holding the workpiece vertically. The spinner is positioned vertically below the clamp and the workpiece.

Abstract: A method of producing a non-slip patterned sports ball includes the steps of: (a) thermal-pressing a transparent sheet and a covering sheet together within a mold having an embossing surface so that anti-slip protrusions are formed by the embossing surface on a surface of the transparent sheet opposite to the covering sheet and so that the transparent sheet is adhered to the covering sheet; (b) tailoring each of the transparent sheet and the covering sheet; and (c) sewing the covering sheet around a ball bladder, thereby covering the ball bladder.

Abstract: The invention discloses a razor blade, a razor head, and a razor. The razor blade includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, and a blade. The second mounting plate is connected to the first mounting plate, and the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate clip the blade together. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate can be made of metal in one piece. The razor head includes the razor blade and a mounting base. The first mounting plate of the razor blade is engaged to the mounting base. The razor includes the razor blade, the mounting base, a shell, and a handle. The shell is engaged to the mounting base and the handle respectively.

Abstract: To minimize the risk for injuries due to hooked hair catching teeth, but still have a reasonable hair-cutting efficiency, a cutting unit (107) for a hair-cutting device (100) having two blades (202, 206) moving relatively to each other with at least one of the blades (202, 206) being toothed is proposed, wherein at least some teeth (208) have a larger cross-sectional area (CA) at their free end (210) than at their end (212) making the junction with the blade (206), wherein the larger cross-sectional area (CA) is 0.3 mm2 or more and wherein the shape of the larger cross-sectional area (CA) is such that the tooth (208) surface oriented to face the surface (305) with hair (301) to be cut when cutting has a larger distance to the middle axis (M) than the equivalent surface of the blade-side-end (212).

Abstract: The invention features an indexable wear plate/piercing tip insert that is configured to be removably and repositionably attached to the front, nose portion of the upper, movable jaw of a metal demolition shears. The insert functions as both a wear plate and a piercing tip and is indexable in that a non-worn or less worn portion of the wear surface of the wear plate portion of the insert, and non-worn shearing and piercing edges of the piercing tip portion of the insert, can be presented simultaneously simply by rotating the insert 180° and reattaching it to the nose portion of the upper, movable jaw of a metal demolition shears.

Abstract: An electric hair clipper for adjusting a cutter kit includes a combination housing having a first locating rib and a second locating rib. A motor is received inside the combination housing, the motor has a fixing means, a spindle is provided to rotate. A fixation mounter has a mounting seat fixed by the fixing means, a first locating slot and a second locating slot engaged with the first locating rib and second locating rib of the combination housing respectively. A driving roller set has an impelling roller eccentrically and rotatably connected to the spindle of the motor. A linking frame has two mounter fixing portions, a bridge connects the two mounter fixing portions. A swiveling leverage has a lever body, a driven portion and a blade driving portion connected to each end of the lever body. And a pivot set pivoted to the linking frame and the swiveling leverage.

Abstract: To allow for starting and/or stopping an automatic scissor drive (6) during the cutting process according to the needs of the user, a push-button (19) is provided on one handle (4b) of a pair of scissors (1). When the cutting blades (3a,b) are closed by the user, such that an angle y is reached, the rubber block (14) pushes the push-button (19), thus starting a drive unit (6). In preferred embodiments, the drive unit (6) includes a motor (9) with an unbalance element (10) inducing vibrations in one of the blades (2a). The blades (2a,b) are coupled by the elastic rubber block (14), such that the scissors (1) act as an oscillating system. The relative movement of the oscillating blades allows to cut automatically.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a tape cutter device that allows a cutting blade to be disposed at a non-adhesion-surface side of an adhesive tape and that can easily form a fold, including a non-adhesion portion, at a cut end portion of the adhesive tape after a cutting operation.

Abstract: A rotary cutter for a mower for mowing grass and the like with a cord of a desired length extending in a radial direction of a cutting head from the cutting head driven for rotation through a drive shaft is described. The rotary cutter includes at least one fastening element for fixing one end of the cord to a cutting head main body. An inner end portion of the cord inserted from a sidewall of the head main body is fastened by the fastening element. The cord is removed and replaced with a new cord when the cord is worn out. The cord fastening element is disposed near a drive shaft coupling shaft tube portion in the cutting head main body. A cord outlet for removing the cord is provided to the drive shaft coupling shaft tube portion side. The inner end portion of the cord extends outside from the cord outlet and along a sidewall of the drive shaft coupling shaft tube portion of the cutting head main body.

Abstract: A tool suitable for inscribing and removing a portion of a wooden member, comprising: a support member (2), first and second blades (10, 20) extending substantially perpendicularly from the support member (2) in spaced apart parallel relationship, a third blade (30) extending between opposite lateral ends of the first and second blades (10, 20), cutting edges (11, 21, 31) on the blades (10, 20, 30), which between them define the outline of the portion of wood to be inscribed and removed, and a first control means to control the depth of cut of the third blade (30) when the tool is used to cut away the inscribed portion.

Abstract: A motor-driven saber saw includes a guide device releasably connectable with the saw housing (11) in a region of the neck (13) and including a guide element (21) for guiding the saber saw (10) over a workpiece, a connection device (22) for connecting the guide element (21) to the housing (11) and having at least one connection part extending along an axis (A) and connectable with the neck (13), with the guide element (21) being supported on the at least one connection part (24) for displacement along the axis (A), and with the guide device (20) further including at least one spring element (27) located between the at least one connection part (24) and the guide element (21).

Abstract: The present application is directed to a laser scribing system for scribing photovoltaic substrates and includes a support body, one or more positioning devices positioned proximate to the support body and configured to engage and position one or more photovoltaic substrates relative to the support body, at least one grate system positioned proximate to the support body, the grate system formed from one or more grate members, the grate members defining one or more scribing passages in the grate system, and at least one scribe system positioned proximate to the support body, the scribe system having at least one scribe system body disposing one or more scribe devices, the scribe devices positioned proximate to the scribing passages and configured to scribe the substrate supported by the support body.

Abstract: A system and method for dynamically recalibrating an adaptive lighting system includes a control module configured to instruct a motor to rotate a lamp to a first hard stop when the lamp positioned at a first soft stop. The system recalibrates the control module using the first hard stop as a reference point.

Abstract: A level with magnetic device relates to a measuring instrument. That level includes a case body and a bubble cell on the case body, and it is characterized in that the cross section of the bottom of the case body, being the location of the reference plane, has a profiled shape, and furthermore by this is constituted a profiled slot on the bottom of the case body, a magnet is placed inside the profiled slot on the bottom of said case body, an elastic retaining bracket is pressed on top of the magnet, and the shapes of that elastic retaining bracket and the profiled slot are complementarily matched. That level solves the problem of instability of precision of the contemporary level with magnetic device, and it is widely applicable in the level industry.

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a proper level of an item on any surface. The apparatus comprises a frame member having a predetermined shape and formed of a predetermined material. A first LED readout is disposed in the frame member for determining a level in a vertical direction and a second LED readout is disposed in the frame member closely adjacent to the first LED readout for determining a level in a horizontal direction. There is at least at least one magnet disposed on a bottom portion of the frame member for holding the frame member against a metal surface and such frame member has a counterweight disposed therein for offsetting the weight of the LED readouts. A power means is in electrical communication with the first and the second LED readouts and is disposed in a back portion of the frame members and a switch means is disposed in the frame member and is in electrical communication with the power means and such first and second LED readouts for turning the apparatus either on or off.

Abstract: A combination of components for the dynamic measurement of the grade of terrain, including a rocker arm disposed horizontally across a reference structure, a first displacement transducer positioned at the first end of the rocker arm and a second displacement transducer positioned at the second end of the rocker arm. An absolute angle measurement device is positioned on the reference structure to provide the angle of the rocker arm relative to earth horizontal.

Abstract: The technology of the present application provides a system and method for marking opposing surfaces of varying sizes, shapes, and materials. This system and method allow a user to transfer the outline or location of a relevant feature such as, for example, a fastener, utility outlet, architectural feature, or window or door, from one surface to another through the use of a transferable marking substance, thereby eliminating the need for complicated and limited fixtures or time consuming and often inaccurate manual measurements.

Abstract: An avalanche probe for locating and rescuing people buried by an avalanche is collapsible, having several probe segments which allow the probe to be folded to a compact unit that can be quickly and easily assembled for use. A connecting cord passes through the probe segments and fastens to a probe tip. Applying tension to the cord draws the segments into alignment. A clamping mechanism maintains the tension on the cord in such a manner that the probe segments are fixedly and securely held against one another. The clamping mechanism provides two interpenetrating elements, an outer element and an inner element having a passage therethrough. At least one clamping element passes into the central passage and is forcibly engaged with the cord as the interpenetration of the elements increases.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing material pieces to be sewn together includes a planer structure including a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end and a first and second edge. The first edge includes a first lip extending a first distance below the bottom surface where an edge of the material aligns with and touches the first lip and the material can be marked along the second edge. The second edge further includes a second lip extending the first distance below the bottom surface for holding the material to a flat surface. The first end is broadened and includes a third edge at an acute angle to the second edge. The third edge includes a third lip extending the first distance below the bottom surface where the material having the acute angle aligns with and touches the third lip and the dog ear of the material can be trimmed.

Abstract: A tape capable of automatically arresting is provided which includes a casing, a gauge accommodated in the casing, arresting members, and a button movably mounted on an end of the casing. A notch is defined at an end of the casing. The gauge includes a reel shaft and a scale strip spirally enlacing the reel shaft. Each arresting member includes a rod, an abutting block on an end of the rod and corresponding to a side of the reel shaft, and a resilient portion around the rod. A button includes a pressing portion received in the notch, and a rotating shaft corresponding to the pressing portion. The rotating shaft includes a first arm and a second arm in response to the abutting blocks of the arresting members. In the event the scale strip of the gauge is pulled out, the arresting members automatically limit movement of the scale strip.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a tape measure with a self-regulating speed control mechanism. The tape measure is capable of self-regulating its speed so that the retraction speed of a blade is not too fast or slow, and does not introduce any noise to the working environment in the case where the speed of the blade is not reduced. According to the present invention, a rotary brake part is elastically biased by a second elastic member, and is brought into contact with a stationary brake part only when the rotating speed of a bobbin is very fast.