Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for forming a wiring of a printed circuit board and more particularly, to a method including: preparing a base film; forming a wiring pattern with ink including metal nanoparticles on the base film by printing; and forming a wring by the induction heating of the base film on which the wiring pattern is formed. The method of the present invention which minimizes the thermal strain and thermal decomposition of a base film, provides an appropriate sintering process of wirings, shortens the manufacturing process, and exhibits excellent mechanical strength is provided by using the induction heating.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing such a printed board with high efficiency is disclosed. The printed board is able to cool an electronic component with high efficiency without requiring a heatsink for cooling the electronic component while preventing upsizing of the electronic device. Since a carbon layer principally made of carbon and having excellent heat conductivity is provided inside an insulator or on a surface of the insulator in a laminated form, heat generated by the electronic component when the electronic component is energized is conducted to the carbon layer, diffused through the carbon layer, and then radiated to the outside. Therefore, the heat generated by the electronic component can be reliably radiated by heat conduction to the carbon layer and heat diffusion through the carbon layer, thereby cooling the electric component with high efficiency.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrically connecting two substrates using resilient wire bundles captured in apertures of an interposer by a retention film. The interposer comprises an electrically non-conductive carrier having two surfaces and apertures extending from surface to surface. A resilient wire bundle is disposed in each aperture. An electrically non-conductive retention film is associated with one or both surfaces of the carrier and has an orifice overlying each aperture. The width of each orifice is smaller than that of the underlying aperture to thereby enhance retention of the resilient wire bundle within the aperture. Pin contacts of one or both of the substrates make electrical contact with the resilient wire bundles by extending through the orifices of the retention film and partially through the apertures. In one embodiment, the interposer is a land grid array (LGA) connector that connects an electronic module and a printed circuit board (PCB).

Abstract: Advanced Smart Cards and similar form factors (e.g. documents, tags) having high quality external surfaces of Polyvinylchloride (PVC), Polycarbonate (PC), synthetic paper or other suitable material can be made with highly sophisticated electronic components (e.g. Integrated Circuit chips, batteries, microprocessors, Light Emitting Diodes, Liquid Crystal Displays, polymer dome switches, and antennae), integrated in the bottom layer of the card structure, through use of injection molded thermosetting or thermoplastic material that becomes the core layer of said Advanced Smart Cards. A lamination finishing process can provide a high quality lower surface, and the encapsulation of the electronic components in the thermosetting or thermoplastic material provides protection from the lamination heat and pressure.

Abstract: A vane unit system having a plurality of vane units having at least one airfoil projecting from a base is modified by placing a hole in the base and receiving a pin which extends between adjacent bases of vane units. A series of modified bases form a rigid ring of vanes that are less susceptible to vane motion caused by pressure fluctuations within the compressor of a gas turbine. A blade assembly tool having a shape to fit within the slit in a casing that receives the vane units allows for the installation of vane units with interlocking pins without the necessity of having to remove the rotor from the casing.

Abstract: A method of making a flexible heat sink is provided.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, an outer metal is cladded to a core metal to create a cladded heat sink fin, the cladded heat sink fin is inserted in a groove of a heat sink base, and the outer metal is heated to a reflow temperature of the outer metal. Embodiments may alternatively include a heat sink base, an upper metal cladded to an upper surface of the heat sink base, the upper metal defining at least one groove, and a heat sink fin disposed in the groove and secured to the upper metal. Further to the foregoing, embodiments may include a lower metal cladded to a lower surface of the heat sink base, and a pedestal secured to the lower cladding.

Abstract: A method for forming an internal gear is provided comprising providing a powder metal preform workpiece, supporting the workpiece about its periphery, and roll forming said workpiece to produce a set of densified gear teeth of a predefined dimension.

Abstract: The invention is an explosive resistant liner, located inside an enclosed space, and made from a blast resistant material. The liner is preferably constructed inside the enclosed space, consisting of lay-up, curing and assembly steps utilizing a collapsible tool. The invention is particularly applicable to blast protection for aircraft cargo holds.

Abstract: A compact utility knife includes a blade holder slidably connected to a handle. A trapezoidal utility blade detachably mounts to the blade holder via a blade lock mechanism. A slide lock mechanism selectively retains the blade holder in its extended or retracted position relative to the handle. When the blade holder is extended, the blade holder and a majority of the blade extend forwardly of a forwardmost point of the handle. Extending the blade holder significantly increases an overall length of the knife such that the knife is comfortable to use when in the extended position and longitudinally compact when in the retracted position. The knife includes a blade lock mechanism. An aperture in the front of the handle creates a gap between the blade and the handle to discourage debris on the blade from transferring to the handle when the blade is retracted.

Abstract: A knife includes a sheath (1), a handle (2) at the rear, a sliding blade, an operating system that includes a trigger (11) below the handle and a transmission connecting rod, in addition to a gripping bar (9). The tool is grasped with both hands, providing sufficient dexterity even in difficult in conditions. Designed for working in a hostile environment.

Abstract: In one form, a tool may include a handle, a head having a planar lower surface and at least one side face inclined at an acute included angle relative to the lower surface, and a mount interconnecting the handle and head. The mount may have at least one connection feature permitting pivoted movement of the handle relative to the head to permit changes in the angle of the handle relative to the head.

Abstract: A gardening shear includes two handles, a stationary cutting blade mounted on one handle and having a first sliding groove and a first retaining block, a movable cutting blade having a second sliding groove for insertion of the first retaining block of the stationary cutting blade and a second retaining block inserted into the first sliding groove of the stationary cutting blade such that the movable cutting blade is movable relative to the stationary cutting blade along longitudinal axes of the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove, a chain having two ends respectively fixed to the movable cutting blade, and a driving bar having a bottom mounted on the other handle and a top pivotally mounted on the stationary cutting blade and provided with a teeth portion engaged with the chain for driving the movable cutting blade to move relative to the stationary cutting blade.

Abstract: A blade assembly for a hair trimmer having a trimmer body and a motor. The blade assembly includes an upper blade having a forward cutting edge, a lower blade having a forward cutting edge and defining a groove, a support member configured for coupling to the trimmer body and having a protrusion, the protrusion configured to be slidingly received in the groove of the lower blade, an actuation member coupled to the lower blade and extending outwardly from the lower blade, and a biasing member retained by the support member and configured to bias the upper blade against the lower blade. The upper blade is configured to oscillate in a transverse direction relative to forward edge of lower blade during operation of motor. The lower blade is configured to move relative to hair trimmer in a longitudinal direction perpendicular to forward edge of upper blade upon movement of actuation member.

Abstract: Hand-held cutting devices including a body having a handle portion and a cutting portion, and one or more rotatable cutting blades arranged on the cutting portion. The cutting portion is movable into different positions relative to the handle portion, or vice versa. When two cutting blades are provided, they may be arranged on opposite sides of a mounting wall and axially offset from one another. To prevent the user from being cut by one cutting blade when the other cutting blade is being used, yet still enable both cutting blades to be used when desired, a blade guard is movably connected to the cutting portion and movable between two positions in which it is alongside all of one cutting blade (the one not being used) but not all of the other cutting blade (the one being used), and vice versa.

Abstract: The grass-cutting head (101) has a body (103) forming a housing for at least one spool of cutting line (F1; F2), provided with at least one outlet hole (111) of an end of the cutting line wound on said spool positioned inside the head. For each outlet hole, a guide channel for the cutting line is also provided, extending from the inside of the housing towards the hole and having an inclined trend, gradually moving away from said axis of rotation.

Abstract: A blade for a hedge trimmer, including: a front portion with an edge; a rear portion in contact with the front portion and bent at an angle with respect to the front portion; and a first concavely shaped cutting surface along at least a segment of the edge. In a first embodiment, the front and rear portions include a distally disposed edge and the blade includes a second concavely shaped cutting surface along at least a segment of the distally disposed edge. In a second embodiment, the first and second concavely shaped cutting surfaces are continuous one with the other. In a third embodiment, the rear portion is bent at an angle of between 10 degrees and 30 degrees with respect to the front portion. In a fourth embodiment, the rear portion is bent at an angle of 20 degrees with respect to the front portion.

Abstract: A weed and grass trimmer has a cutting line which is fed as the weed trimmer is in use. The weed trimmer's cutting head includes a spool for cutting line, and a housing. The spool has flanges around its circumference, which may engage a corresponding upper or lower set of flanges in the housing. Actuation of a control located near the handle operates either a cable or a solenoid, causing the spool to reciprocate between the upper and lower flanges. The difference in centrifugal force and angular velocity during this reciprocation causes additional cutting line to be fed.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer includes a motor, a transmission mechanism, a main handle, a front handle, a switch and a cutter mechanism. The motor drives the cutter mechanism through the transmission mechanism. The main handle is provided at a rear of the hedge trimmer and the front handle is provided at a front of the hedge trimmer, and the front handle may be turned for a predetermined angle. The main handle and the front handle are provided with a main switch and an auxiliary switch at inner sides thereof respectively. The auxiliary switch is connected to a microswitch through a soft shaft or controls a switch, which is serially connected to the main switch, direction.

Abstract: A powered handheld band for cutting a work piece and a method for manufacture and use. The band saw includes alternate blade guides respectively for selectively using one of a first cutting path for cutting a work piece flush with respect to a work surface and a second cutting path for non-flush cuts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hand machine-tool comprising a housing (12), a motor (14) which is arranged in the >housing (12) and is used to drive an inserted tool (16), and a pump unit (18) for driving a coolant flow and/or a lubricant flow (20) for cooling and/or lubricating at least one heavily loaded component (22). According to the invention, the pump unit (18) is arranged in the housing (12).

Abstract: A can opener (100) has two pivotal handles (110 and 120), a traction wheel (200) and a cutter blade (300) movable by respective handles (110 and 120) for cutting open a can, and a pivotable lever (400). There is a ratchet assembly (500) driven by the lever (400) upon reciprocation for operating the traction wheel (200) and cutter blade (300), which has a ratchet wheel (510) connected with the traction wheel (200) and a spring-loaded pawl (520) movable by the lever (400) for turning the ratchet wheel (510) in a driving direction (D) upon reciprocation of the lever (400). The pawl (520) has front and rear ends (521 and 522) taken in the driving direction (D), with the front end (521) in engagement with the lever (400) and the rear end (522) engageable with the ratchet wheel (510) for turning the same.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener includes a sharpener body, a blade mounting member which is fitted to a distal surrounding wall of the sharpener body and which has a seat end wall with a slot to form an insertion path, a blade which is disposed in the slot, a tubular grip member which is fitted in an insertion hole and which is movable between non-working and working positions to be remote from and close to the seat end wall, respectively. The grip member has an inner peripheral grip surface which defines a passage to be communicated with the slot and which is brought into engagement with a lead-side end of a pencil barrel to permit a lead of the pencil to be placed in the insertion path once the grip member is displaced to the working position. A biasing member is disposed to bias the grip member to the non-working position.

Abstract: A luminescent sighting element is disposed in a bow sight optic lens without the use of supporting pins to thereby avoid obstructing the field of view used for sighting a target. The lens can be attached to a pendulum or non-pendulum bow sight assembly. Independent horizontal and vertical adjustments of the sighting element provide calibration that is good for up to thirty-five yards, and with any bow elevation angle. Calibration markings are disposed on adjustment members of the bow sight assembly. The pendulum sight has a pivoting lens assembly that is freely rotatable about a pivot axis disposed across a region encompassed by the supporting structure. The non-pendulum sight has a fixed lens assembly, the lens being removably retained in a supporting structure. For both pendulum and non-pendulum bow sights, the supporting structure is capable of being mounted to e.g., the riser of a bow.

Abstract: The laser reference tool of the invention consists of a base that can be releasably mounted to a surface. A housing is mounted on the base such that it can be repositioned relative to the base in a direction parallel to the surface. A turret carrying the laser module is rotatable about first and second orthogonal axes. The laser module is also rotatable relative to the turret about a third axis orthogonal to the first and second axes.

Abstract: A level tool comprising a body including a frame and a pair of plastic cover plates arranged on opposite sides of the frame. Each cover plate comprises at least one vial window that is integrally molded with the cover plate and is made of a plastic material of a different color than the cover plate. The level tool also comprising at least one vial supported by the body in the at least one vial window.

Abstract: The chalk line attachment clamp is a new approach to snapping a chalk line on a flat surface such as plywood, sheetrock and other construction materials. It holds the chalk line at the specific desired location and allows one person to make an accurate straight line to cut the flat surface material at any angle, thereby saving man-hours at the same time improving the accuracy of the saw cut to allow a better fitting of the parts being cut and improving the quality of the assembled project. The old method of requiring one worker at each end of the chalk line is no longer necessary. It will not be required to damage the material by driving a nail into the material to hold a chalk line in place.

Abstract: A measurement probe for use in coordinate measuring machines, which measurement probe includes a base (1) connected with a coordinate measuring machine, a measurement tip (4) and a ball (5) arranged at the first end of the measurement tip (4). The measurement tip (4) is supported at its other end with the aid of at least three rigid supports (2) supported by the base (1), whereby the supports (2) are connected with the measurement tip by way of spherical connections and where the supports (2) can be displaced along their longitudinal directions relative to the base (1).

Abstract: A device for measuring the location of a conductor within an insulating sheath using three measuring planes, in which at least one measuring plane is able to locate the conductor and at least one is able to locate the periphery of the outer sheath.

Abstract: A position-measuring device is used for measuring the position of an object relative to a tool, the tool having a tool center point. The position-measuring device includes at least two intersected scales displaceable relative to each other in at least one plane of movement, and an assigned optical scanning unit which generates position signals for at least one measuring direction parallel to the plane of movement. Each scale has a neutral pivot, about which a tilt of the respective scale causes no change of the detected position. The scanning optics ensure that the position of the neutral pivots of the two scales correspond. The positioning of the scales relative to the tool center point ensures that the neutral pivots of the two scales and the tool center point lie in a plane which is parallel to the plane of movement.

Abstract: The present application relates generally to tape measures and more specifically is directed to an improved tape measure that defines one or more apertures for allowing a user to precisely mark a measured item.

Abstract: A dryer, which can control the amount of heat generated from a heater in accordance with the clogging degree of an air passage, is disclosed. The dryer includes a heater for heating air passing through an air passage, the heater generating heat in a controlled amount, and a controller for controlling the amount of heat generated from the heater in accordance with a clogging degree of the air passage. Since the amount of generate heat is controlled in accordance with the clogging degree of the air passage, it is possible to achieve an enhancement in power consumption efficiency.

Abstract: A disposable filter media removably attachable to a conventional lint trap utilized in automatic clothes dryers is provided. The disposable filter media is in the form of a flexible, lightweight meshed liner adapted for snug, releasable attachment atop the lint collecting surface of a lint trap. The liner functions to provide optimum lint capturing efficiency without an inordinate drop in the air volume in a clothes dryer and is easily removed and disposed of after use.

Abstract: Using the vented hot air of the electric and gas clothes dryer to dry clothes on hangers &/or wire mesh &/or other means of holding clothes, in an enclosed compartment. Also using hot air of said dryers that passed through the lint screen to dry clothes on hangers &/or wire mesh &/or others means of holding clothes, in an enclosed compartment. By using said hot air, it is recycled thereby saving energy.

Abstract: A drying system for a hair removing device is capable of effectively drying the cutter head. The drying system includes a casing having a dry chamber configured to detachably receive a cutter head of the hair removing device, a heater for heating the cutter head; and a blower for generating a forced air flow and drying the cutter head. The casing is formed with an air flow channel configured to direct the forced air flow towards the cutter head. A tray is provided to define the bottom of the dry chamber and bear the cutter head. The tray is formed with a draft port through which the flow channel communicates into the dry chamber so that the forced air flow can be directed straight to the cutter head for effectively cooling or drying the cutter head.

Abstract: A drying system for a hair removing device is safe and convenient for drying and sterilizing a cutter head with a sufficient amount of heat. The drying system includes a casing having a dry chamber with a top opening for detachably receiving a cutter head of the hair removing device, and a heater for heating the cutter head, a blower for generating a forced air flow and drying the cutter head. A lid is provided to close the top opening of the dry chamber such that the drying chamber is kept free from the entry of the environmental dust, which enables to heat the cutter head at an elevated temperature for effective sterilization.

Abstract: Embodiments of a microwave dryer are disclosed which may be used to dry or heat materials such a sewage sludge. The microwave dryer uses a reciprocating ram to push the material through a loading section and into a treatment section where the material is subjected to microwaves to drive of liquid content. The material is then pushed into an unloading section where it is removed from the microwave dryer. The dryer may be tilted to adjust the rate of flow of material through the dryer. Air nozzles on the bottom of the dryer direct air such that air flow through the nozzles may also be used to adjust the flow rate of material.

Abstract: Method and device for drying circuit substrates (13), in particular semiconductor substrates, in which a circuit surface (30) of the circuit substrate is flushed using a flushing liquid (10) in a flushing step and the circuit surface is dried in a subsequent drying step, the circuit substrate being moved in the flushing step in the direction of its planar extension transversely and in relation to a liquid level (28) of the flushing liquid in such a way that a liquid meniscus forms at a transition area between the circuit surface and the liquid level, which changes because of the relative movement, and thermal radiation (36) is applied to the transition area wetted by the liquid meniscus in the drying step.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the drying of water-containing, preferably plate-shaped products in a throughflow dryer in multi-level construction, and such a dryer for carrying out the method. The invention aims to suck away moist air stagnated under the housing (2) in a dyer of the above mentioned type and to transport this moist air into the suction area (12) of the axial blowers (9) arranged in the lower levels, and thereupon to differentially admix moist air into a quantity of drying air and deliver it to the nozzle boxes (5) of the dryer.

Abstract: A dryer for hair shaving devices includes a casing having a drying space for removably receiving a blade portion of a hair shaving device, and a heater and a fan for drying the blade portion received in the drying space. Also, a control unit is provided for controlling output power of the heater and the fan to perform operation modes, the operation modes include a drying operation mode in which the heater and the fan are driven simultaneously and a sterilizing operation mode in which the heater alone is driven with the fan kept stopped.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a disposable ice patch for shoes that can be temporarily affixed to the sole of a shoe by means of an adhesive. The patch includes flat and rectangular panel with a plurality of opposite surface layers disposed thereon. The first of the plurality of surface layers includes an adhesive that is protected by a removable thin plastic film and allows the patch to be instantly affixed to the sole of a shoe. The second of the plurality of surface layers includes an abrasive gripping surface that provides extra traction in slippery conditions such as ice or snow. The ice patch has a thickness of ? of an inch to ensure that the abrasives gripping surface comes in contact with the slippery surface prior to the sole of the shoe in order that slipping will be prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to fireproof and/or flame-resistant footwear (1), in particular boots for firefighters, with a protective function against harmful substances, such as toxic chemical substances, the footwear (1) having a multilayered structure (2), the structure (2) comprising an outer layer (3), facing away from the foot when the footwear is being worn, and an inner layer (4), in particular an inner lining, provided on the outer layer (3) and facing towards the foot when the footwear is being worn. An adsorption layer (5) with an adsorption material (6), in particular activated charcoal, adsorbing harmful substances, is additionally arranged between the outer layer (3) and the inner layer (4), and the outer layer (3) is additionally provided with a fireproof and/or flame-retardant coating or impregnation (12).

Abstract: An out-sole assembly for a golf shoe. The outsole assembly includes an internal base member composed of EVA, an inner frame member composed thermoplastic polyurethane subjected to an isocyanate solution, an external base member composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, a dual looping frame composed of a thermoplastic polyurethane, and a plurality of spike members.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for learning and leading a user to have a posture according to a corresponding purpose at his/her foot, and can cure and improve a state of a target human body according to the corresponding purpose. The apparatus for curing a human body using a pressure under foot, is characterized in that a protrusion part and a sinking part are provided under the foot.

Abstract: A insole (1) having puncture-resistant properties for safety footwear, comprising an anterior portion (2) extending from a toe region (3) to a metatarsal region (4) of the insole and a posterior portion (5) extending from the metatarsal region to a heel region (6) longitudinally opposite the toe region. The posterior portion (5) comprises at least one substantially rigid layer (8) made of composite material formed from a fibre-reinforced polymer matrix and the anterior portion (2) is formed of a substantially flexible material comprising at least one layer (7) formed of polymer fibres having enhanced puncture-resistant properties.

Abstract: A draining insole for shoes that dislodges foreign objects therein is disclosed; the insole has a plurality of bridges projecting from the insole and with an upper surface on top of which the foot rests; the bridges extending wide-wise of the insole and separately distributed from each other alongside thereof. The insole also includes a plurality of channels, each one of the same separating a bridge from the other; each channel having a pair of open ends and a bottom with a gabled surface. In turn, these bridges are joined at areas where the foot might get hurt; each end of the channel is in fluid communication with one draining hole included in the shoe in order to dislodge foreign matter located at the insole.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments can provide a system, which can comprise a bucket excavation controller. The bucket excavation controller can be adapted to control one or more digging functions of a mining excavator. For example, the bucket excavation controller can be adapted to automatically control a crowd motion of the mining excavator.

Abstract: In one aspect of the invention a trenching machine for degrading natural and man-made formations, comprising a plurality of roller assemblies exteriorly mounted to a trenching boom or wheel. The rollers comprising a plurality of pointed inserts radially arranged along the wheel's outer diameter. The inserts are adapted to degrade the formation when the boom or wheel is activated.

Abstract: An prehensile excavator bucket includes a bucket and a reinforced thumb hingedly affixed to the bucket and that is controlled in conjunction with the bucket for purposes including seizing very heavy items. The thumb may be a single internally-static unit having multiple tines reinforced with metal tubes. The prehensile bucket may have a quick couple receptor so that it can be quickly attached to and detached from an excavator stick with a quick couple mechanism. Because the thumb is permanently attached to the bucket, the thumb and bucket together form a single unit strong enough for gripping and moving very heavy items.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with a pair of vertical plates disposed on a rotating frame, a fuel tank and a working oil tank aligned on the rotating frame in the front-back direction, hydraulic pipes for coupling a control valve provided in the working oil tank and a working actuator, and a retaining tool for retaining the hydraulic pipes between the control valve and the actuator, and the hydraulic pipes are arranged from the control valve to the retaining tool through a clearance formed between the fuel tank and the working oil tank.