Abstract: Electrode layers 121 to 128 are superimposed in a ceramic porcelain 1 with ceramic layers therebetween. The electrode layers 121 to 128 respectively include internal electrodes A1 to A8 and extraction electrodes B1 to B8. Giving a description on the electrode layer 121, one end of the extraction electrode B1 is connected with the internal electrode A1 in the same layer, and the other end of the same is led onto a side surface of the ceramic porcelain 1. Further, the extraction electrode B1 is formed to be thicker than the internal electrode A1 in the same layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a multifunctional unit for machining workpieces preferably consisting at least partially of wood, wood materials, plastics or the like, with a plurality of vertical drill spindles, a plurality of horizontal drill spindles, and at least one fixed saw comprising at least one saw blade with a horizontal axis of rotation. The multifunctional unit according to the invention is characterised in that it is mounted and driven by a mounting means in such a way that it may be rotated about at least one vertical axis of rotation.

Abstract: A method of making a component of a spinal fixation system. The method may comprise providing a mixture of a powder of at least one metal or metal alloy and a polymeric binder. A metal-injection-molding process may use the mixture to form a component for a spinal fixation system. The components may have varying flexibility across their cross-sections. Also, components are provided that are produced by this process, such as spinal fixation rods and plates.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for golf club head includes creating a striking plate blank and a club head body initially; disposing a pile of cladding powder on the back of said striking plate blank; heating said pile of cladding powder by a high-energy beam to form at least one protrusion on the back of said striking plate blank, so as to shape the striking plate; and coupling the striking plate to the club head body to form a golf club head.

Abstract: An instrumented fastener (e.g., a “tack” fastener) includes one or more light sources (e.g., light-emitting diodes) configured to produce a light beacon that includes encoded information regarding the instrumented fastener (e.g., part number), wherein the direction of the light beacon can be used to align external and/or internal assembly systems to the instrumented fasteners. The light beacon may be activated automatically, or via an instruction received from an external system. Once aligned, the assembly system may, for example, proceed with installing permanent fasteners between neighboring tack fasteners.

Abstract: A method of making a metal frame is a consistent operation including material-choosing, cutting, jointing, riveting and shaping, wherein the material-choosing is to take coiled banding metal plates as material and the metal plates are cut into two I-shaped and two flat U-shaped metal components. One piece or more than one pair of protrusions and indentions is correspondingly set on the ends of each metal component and each arm of the flat U-shaped metal components. Upon jointing, engage the protrusions and indentations on the I-shaped metal components with the corresponding protrusions and indentations on the edges of two arms. Upon riveting, the inner edge of each protrusion and the outer edge of each indentation are respectively punched to make stamping marks. Upon shaping, punch and fold rims of the metal frame to become roughly vertical for making a metal frame with inverted L-shaped cross-section on each side.

Abstract: An exemplary method for making an electronic device includes: providing a hot press machine having a press head; placing a bonding film on an inner surface of a metallic housing; turning on the hot press machine and heating the press head to a first predetermined temperature; after heated to the first predetermined temperature, driving the press head to press the bonding film to the metallic housing for about two minutes, thereby attaching the bonding film on the metallic housing; placing the metallic element according to the corresponding bonding film of the metallic housing; heating the press head to a second predetermined temperature; and after heated to the second predetermined temperature, driving the press head to press the at least one metallic element to the metallic housing for at least two minutes, thereby attaching the at least one metallic element on the corresponding bonding film.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses for automated manufacturing microstrip element antennas is described. The microstrip element antenna comprises a printed circuit layer, a dielectric layer and a ground plane layer. Mass manufacturing process for such microstrip element antennas without any substantial manual assembly process is described. Automation of the manufacturing steps leads to lower production costs, faster production and a higher yield.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and device for continuously producing electronic film components, during which chip modules (5) are, via their electrical connecting contacts (3), placed on antenna connections (2) of antenna film sections. The invention provides that: the chip modules (5), via their rear side facing away from the connecting contacts (3), are placed on adhesive film sections (7, 8) whose base area is significantly larger than a base area of each chip module; the electric connecting contacts of the chip modules are electrically contacted by antenna connections, and; the adhesive film sections (7, 8) are flatly joined to the antenna film sections in such a manner that the chip modules are fixed in their position relative to the antenna connections. The invention is for use in flexible transponder labels.

Abstract: A tool is proposed to assist detachment of an apparatus which has a housing adhering flatly on a pane, particularly of a sensor on the front windscreen of a vehicle, in which the apparatus housing has a surface with an exposed edge spaced from the pane. The tool has the form of a lug which has at least one engagement member on one longitudinal end, which engagement member can be engaged on the exposed edge of the apparatus and is provided with an opening or recess for a lever tool at a longitudinal distance from the engagement member. The tool is applied to the apparatus by engaging the engagement member behind the exposed edge on the apparatus housing. Then the lever tool, e.g. a simple bar or a screwdriver, is pushed through the opening or recess and is applied to bear on the top of the apparatus housing. The free end of the lever is then slowly raised, thereby lifting the housing off the pane.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a method and apparatus for installing a stator core, or portions thereof, into a power generator frame 2 that comprises assembling the stator core inside of a container 60, and then moving the container to the power generator 1. The container 60 is horizontally aligned with the power generator 1, and the stator core is transferred from the container to the power generator.

Abstract: A connection device for an electric component 4 is constituted by two units 2 and 3, height position change means that changes the height position of one end 4a of the electric component 4 relative to the other end 4b is provided for a second unit 3, and the size and weight of a first unit 2 that connects the electric component 4 to a wiring board can be reduced. Therefore, the electric component 4 can be connected, under a low load, to a limited connection region of a wiring board.

Abstract: A connector system for connecting first and second elongate conductors includes a wedge connector and a hydraulic power drive tool assembly. The wedge connector includes: a sleeve member defining a sleeve cavity and mountable on the first and second conductors; a wedge member; and a lubricant coating disposed on at least one of the sleeve member and the wedge member. The hydraulic power drive tool assembly is adapted to drive the wedge member into the sleeve cavity when the sleeve member is mounted on the first and second conductors to secure the wedge connector to each of the first and second conductors. According to some embodiments, the lubricant is a wax.

Abstract: An exemplary circuit board assembly includes a circuit board, at least one conductor, and a reinforcing board. The circuit board has at least one hole formed therein. Each conductor is received in one respective hole. The reinforcing board is attached to the circuit board and is electrically connected to the circuit board via the at least one conductor. The present invention also relates to a method of making the circuit board assembly.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of small sensors with reproducible surfaces, including electrochemical sensors. One process includes forming channels in the surface of a substrate and disposing a conductive material in the channels to form an electrode. The conductive material can also be formed on the substrate by other impact and non-impact methods. In a preferred embodiment, the method includes cutting the substrate to form a sensor having a connector portion and a transcutaneous portion, the two portions having edges that define one continuous straight line.

Abstract: The formation of electronic assemblies, including assemblies having an interposer, are described. In one embodiment, a method includes forming a plurality of vias extending partially through a body, the vias including sidewalls defined by the body. An insulating layer is formed on the sidewalls and on an upper surface of the body. An electrically conductive layer is formed on the insulating layer in the vias and on the upper surface of the body, the electrically conductive layer defining a first metal pad layer on the upper surface and a second metal pad layer in contact with the first metal pad layer, the second metal pad layer having a denser pitch between adjacent pads than the first metal pad layer. The method also includes forming a dielectric layer between the adjacent metal pads in the first and second pad layers. The method also includes coupling a plurality of elements to the second metal pad layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a circuit-board layer on a base surface (2), which base surface (2) includes conductor patterns (19). The circuit-board layer being manufactured comprises a conductor-pattern layer (14), an insulating layer (1), and at least one component (6) inside the insulating-material layer (1). According to the invention, the component (6) is attached to the conductor layer (4), the conductor layer (4) is aligned relative to the base surface (2) attached with the aid of an insulating material (1) to the base surface (2). An insulating-material layer (1) is thus formed between the conductor layer (4) and the base surface (2), on which the said at least one component (6) is located. Electrical contacts are formed between the contact areas (7) of the component (6) and the conductor layer (4), in such a way that contact openings (17) are opened at the positions of the contact areas (7) of the component (6) and conductive material is made in the contact openings (17).

Abstract: The present application is directed to a method of producing a multilayer circuit. The method comprises providing a first electrically insulating layer comprising apertures through the layer and bonding the first electrically insulating layer with a first conductive layer. The first conductive layer is bonded to the first electrically insulating layer in register to the apertures in the electrically insulating layer and the multilayer circuit is produced at a sustained rate. In another embodiment, the method comprises providing a second electrically insulating layer and bonding the second electrically insulating layer with the first conductive layer opposite the first electrically insulating layer.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing an electronic component package, first, a plurality of sets of external connecting terminals corresponding to a plurality of electronic component packages are formed by plating on a top surface of a substrate to thereby fabricate a wafer. The wafer includes a plurality of pre-base portions that will be separated from one another later to become bases of the respective electronic component packages. Next, at least one electronic component chip is bonded to each of the pre-base portions of the wafer. Next, electrodes of the electronic component chip are connected to the external connecting terminals. Next, the electronic component chip is sealed. Next, the wafer is cut so that the pre-base portions are separated from one another and the plurality of bases are thereby formed.

Abstract: The formation of electronic assemblies, including assemblies having an interposer, are described. In one embodiment, a method includes providing a body and forming a first metal pad layer on a first surface thereof. A second metal pad layer is formed in contact with the first patterned metal pad layer, the second metal pad layer having a denser pitch between adjacent pads than the first metal pad layer. A dielectric layer is formed between the adjacent metal pads in the first and second metal pad layers. After the forming the first and second metal pad layers and the dielectric layer, the method includes forming a plurality of vias extending through the body from a second surface thereof, the vias extending through a thickness of the body and exposing the first metal pad layer. The method also includes forming an insulating layer on sidewalls of the vias and on the second surface, and forming an electrically conductive layer on the insulating layer and on the exposed surface of the first metal layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a terminal block for a telecommunication cable comprising the steps of providing a preformed substrate member comprising a podium member, at least one electrical connector and at least one insulated electrical wire attached to an electrical contact positioned within the at least one electrical connector; placing the preformed substrate member in a mold; and injecting a dielectric material into the mold containing the podium member to form an overmolded terminal block, wherein the dielectric material covers the at least one insulated electrical wire and a portion of the electrical contact positioned within the at least one electrical connector.

Abstract: A process for inserting a piston pin locking ring, particular slotted snap ring, into a locking groove of a pin bore of a piston. The piston pin locking ring is radially pre-tightened and reduced in size in a first step in such a manner that its outside diameter becomes smaller than the inner diameter of the pin bore. The piston pin locking ring is subsequently introduced in the pre-tightened state into the pin bore without contact and without contacting the inner wall of the pin bore and is brought in position inside the pin bore in the area of the locking groove. Then the piston pin locking ring is freed by a relaxing and loosening of the tightening force and by springing into the locking groove and is thus fixed in place.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for an ink jet recording head, includes preparing a recording element substrate provided with energy generating means for generating energy for ejecting liquid, two opposing sides opposed to each other, an electrode portion disposed along a side sandwiched between the opposing sides to supply electric power to the energy generating means; preparing an electric wiring member provided with wiring leads for supplying electric power to the electrode portion from an outside, the electric wiring member being provided with sides opposed to the opposing sides of the recording element substrate and to the side sandwiched between the opposing sides; forming an electrical connecting portion at least one of the opposing sides by connecting the electrode portion and the wiring lead with each other; providing a gap L1 between one of the opposing sides of the recording element substrate and the side of the electric wiring member opposing the one of the opposing sides, and providing a gap L2 between th

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a piezoelectric ink jet device having a pressure chamber, a flexible membrane delimiting the pressure chamber, a piezoelectric actuator mounted on the membrane, and a rigid substrate attached to the side of the membrane carrying the actuator, which includes the steps of providing the piezoelectric actuator with an electrode on at least one side, attaching the actuator with its electrode side to a carrier plate, bonding the rigid substrate to the side of the carrier plate carrying the actuator, and removing material from the carrier plate on the side opposite to the actuator and leaving only a thin layer of the carrier plate which then forms the membrane.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for securing a first structural member and a second structural member to one another. In one embodiment a two-piece fitting is provided. The fitting includes a variable gap between attachment surfaces, enabling the fitting to accommodate structural members of variable thickness. The fitting also includes overlapping sections that provide increased resistance to pull-off loads and impact loads. The configuration of the fitting advantageously simplifies the assembly process and preserves the integrity of the adhesive to form a strong joint.

Abstract: A method for randomly interchanging up to four pairs of side framing gates at a framing station of a vehicle for randomly interchanging up to four pairs of side framing gates at a framing station of a vehicle assembly line while maintaining a predetermined build cycle time interval of the assembly line. The method includes positioning first and second carousels on opposite sides of the assembly line upstream of the framing station and third and fourth carousels on opposite sides of the production line downstream of the framing station.

Abstract: A cutting tool includes two shanks pivotally connected with each other and each having a first end provided with an operation member which has a first side formed with a cutting blade and a second side formed with a shovel portion and a second end provided with a grip portion. Thus, the operation members of the shanks co-operate to provide a cutting or shearing function and to function as a shovel. In addition, the cutting tool can provide a cutting or shearing fiction and can function as a shovel so that a user can operate the cutting tool to perform two different works without having to replace a different tool, thereby facilitating the user operating the cutting tool.

Abstract: A bi-fold knife locking mechanism is provided which maintains the open and closed positions associated with the bi-fold knife. A locking and release mechanism for changing the bi-fold knife from the closed to the open position is also disclosed. An aperture in the blade portion of the bi-fold knife for ergonomically gripping the bi-fold knife is also disclosed. A locking plate for securing the locking and release mechanism and bi-fold knife in the closed position is also disclosed.

Abstract: A folding knife has a handle and a blade. The blade is pivotally coupled to the handle. The handle includes a latch element, a resilient element and a turning element. An end of the resilient element is fixed into the handle. The latch element is pivotally coupled into the handle. An end of the latch element is extended to an end of the blade. Another end of the latch element presses against another end of the resilient element. The resilient element pushes the latch element to turn the blade out from the handle or store the blade completely into the handle. The turning element is pivotally coupled into the handle, such that when a force is exerted to push the latch element towards the resilient element to release the blade, the blade can be movably turned out from the handle or stored into the handle.

Abstract: A hand-operated multi-function cutting tool includes a first elongated member having a handle portion, a midportion, and a blade portion, the blade portion having a first cutting edge along a top of the blade portion and a second cutting edge along a bottom of the blade portion. A second elongated member includes a handle portion, a midportion, and a blade portion, the blade portion having a first cutting edge along a top of the blade portion and a second cutting edge along a bottom of the blade portion. A pivot joint unites the midportions for scissor movement of the handle portions and the blade portions about the pivot joint.

Abstract: A hair cutting device (1) has an electrically motorized blade assembly (4) mounted pivotally for movement in a limited range of motion under a spring bias (16,/17,/18). The blade assembly (4) may be selectively locked to prevent pivoting as desired. One or more comb attachments (12) can be fitted to the blade assembly (4) including novel comb attachments (12) that each have a curved contact surface (13) that is sized and shaped with a curved surface (13) to engage the natural curvature of a user's scalp to optimize correct alignment and spacing of the blade assembly(4) relative to the hair being cut.

Abstract: A hand-operated cutting tool includes a first and second handles, with first ends of the handles pivotally coupled together to form a first pivot point. The tool also includes first and second elongated members each having a first end and a second end and an intermediate region therebetween, the second ends having a cutting jaw. A second pivot point couples the intermediate regions of the elongated members to one another. A third pivot point couples the first end of the first elongated member to the first handle. A fourth pivot point couples the first end of the second elongated member to the second handle, so that the handles and the elongated members and the pivot points cooperate as a four-bar linkage for movement of the cutting jaws between an open position and a closed position.

Abstract: A vegetation pruning device (102) includes a pair (114, 116) of pivotably coupled handles and a motor having a rotary output drive (130) for driving an endless flexible cutting chain (108). A guard (162) is moved relative to the chain (108) by pivoting the handles (114, 116) relative to each other to grip vegetation between the guard (162) and the chain (108). The guard is provided with a pair of curved upper surfaces (164) having teeth (166). The rotary output drive (130) of the motor is arranged generally coaxially with the axis of pivotal movement of the handles (114, 116).

Abstract: A kitchen utensil comprised of an elongated member and an implement is provided. The elongated member has a proximal end and a distal end and a longitudinal axis. The implement has a proximal edge and a distal edge. The proximal edge of the implement is connected to the distal end of the elongated member. The kitchen utensil also includes a plurality of grooves integrally formed into the elongated member. The grooves are disposed along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis and proximate the distal end of the elongated member. Each of the grooves has a groove width and groove depth. The groove width of at least one of the grooves is greater than the groove width of at least one of the other of the grooves.

Abstract: The utility knife blade is a blade for a utility knife having a slot formed in the blade that is especially useful when scoring drywall. The slot may engage a tape measure adjacent the tape hook so that the cutting edge at the scoring tip of the blade extends below the tape measure hook to engage the sheet of drywall. The slot extends through the cutting edge into the body of the blade at a slight angle relative to normal, preferably about 10°. The blade has a slot at each end so that the blade may be reversed when one end is dulled or broken. The blade has an otherwise standard configuration, typically having a trapezoidal body with a cutting edge extending along the longer parallel edge and a pair of notches in the shorter parallel edge for engaging knife holder retainer pins in the slidable utility knife holder carriage.

Abstract: A portable circular saw has a housing and a baseplate. The housing carries a motor which is connected to a blade through a transmission mechanism. The baseplate includes a main baseplate and a secondary baseplate each of which has a bottom surface and the bottom surfaces are coplanar. At least a part of the blade passes though a slot formed in the main baseplate. The main baseplate includes a first edge and a second edge disposed on opposing sides of the blade. The secondary baseplate has at least two exchangeable positions. In a first position, the secondary baseplate is jointed or adjacent to the first edge of the main baseplate and, in a second position, the secondary baseplate is joined or adjacent to the second edge of the main baseplate.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for alignment of a rear axle of a motorcycle, whereby measurement is made of the relative positions of each end of the axle with respect to the axle mounting structure, thereby reducing the time necessary for aligning the axle, and increasing the accuracy of the alignment.

Abstract: The present invention is moisture resistant chalk line composition comprising an effective amount of calcium carbonate, an effective amount of one or more dyes, and an effective amount of one or more hydrophobes, said effective amount of calcium carbonate comprises at least about 50% by weight of the composition, said effective amount of one or more dyes is selected from a range of about 0% to about 49% by weight of the composition, and said effective amount of one or more hydrophobes does not exceed about 30% by weight of the composition. The chalk line composition is useful for repeatedly marking guide lines with the same chalk line device on wet surfaces or moist environments. Also claimed is a method for repeatedly forming guide lines on surfaces utilizing a moisture resistant chalk line composition with a snap line from a chalk line device.

Abstract: A method for improving the reproducibility of a coordinate measuring machine and its accuracy is disclosed. Using at least one measuring field of a camera, a plurality of images of at least one structure on the substrate are recorded. The substrate is placed on a measuring stage traversable in the X coordinate direction and the Y coordinate direction, the position of which is determined during imaging using a displacement measuring system. The measuring field is displaced by the amount of the deviation determined.

Abstract: In a method for operating a coordinate measuring machine and to a coordinate measuring machine, a coordinate measuring device, of the coordinate measuring machine is moved in at least one direction while being driven by an electric motor. An electrical drive current which flows through the electric motor for moving the electric motor and, move the coordinate measuring device is measured. A limit value for the electrical drive current is determined on the basis of a desired speed and/or on the basis of a desired acceleration with which the electric motor or the coordinate measuring device is intended to move. If the electrical drive current reaches the limit value determined and/or if the electrical drive current exceeds the limit value determined, the coordinate measuring device is changed to a predefined state, by virtue of the computer or the microcontroller switching off one of the switches disposed in the current path.

Abstract: Vehicle Travel Grade Indicator (VTGI) is an instrument that is designed to measure and show the slope/grade of a road/terrain through a visible display of a vehicle to the driver of that vehicle.

Abstract: A label printing kit, system, and method of use is disclosed which enables a user to print and easily apply labels to one or more units of a product with precise registration of the label on each unit of the product. The system utilizes labels with adhesive on a backside and a jig so that the labels can be easily, rapidly, and precisely applied manually to one or more units of a particular product, item or object.

Abstract: A length reference bar system and method that compensates for thermal expansion and allows for testing whether an instrument is working properly using only an inferometer. The length reference bar system has a bar portion with end caps for target positions on either end of the bar portion that extend inward toward each other such that, if a length of the bar portion changes due to a temperature change, a length of the end caps also changes but in an opposite direction to counteract the bar portion length change. As such, any target positions mounted on the end caps remain at a constant distance from each other regardless of the temperature thereby canceling out the effect of thermal expansion. The end caps also provide multiple target positioning capability so that any targets mounted thereon may be positioned in various configurations to provide a user with increased versatility for applications such as checking calibration.

Abstract: In a factory that uses a large number of containers, it is necessary to ensure an installation location for a container washing device that is absolutely necessary as a preprocess for a container drying device. A container washing and centrifugal drying device has an exterior section having a door section, and having a container washing and centrifugal drying unit that comprises a turntable on which tacked containers are placed inside the exterior section, each of two columns erected at opposing position the same distance from the rotational center of the turntable on an upper part of the turntable, a clamp opening and closing cylinder for opening and closing clamp sections, and a plurality of washing tubes provided in a vertical direction at substantially equal intervals in a circumferential direction on the outer periphery spaced apart from the turntable, each of the washing tubes being provided with a plurality of washing nozzles at equal intervals in the vertical direction facing inwards.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dehumidification plant for a granular material, comprising at least one hopper (2) having at least one loading mouth (3a) and one discharge mouth (3) for granular material, at least one upper feeding mouth in the at least one hopper (2) and at least one lower delivery mouth of a gaseous medium therefrom, humidity absorbent means (51, 52) designed to absorb the humidity conveyed by the gaseous medium; at least two towers (29, 36) arranged to contain the absorbent means (51, 52); supplying means designed to feed the gaseous medium to the at least one hopper (2) and the at least two towers (29, 36); at least one electronic control unit (46); detection means arranged to detect process variables of the plant and electrically connected with the at least one electronic control unit (46).

Abstract: A method of increasing the efficiency of a drier, particularly a stream drier for loose and flammable materials, particularly cut tobacco, working with a gaseous drying agent under a working pressure from 5 kpa to 10 MPa, measured as an absolute pressure, preferably the drying agent being superheated steam. A pressurized process gas, preferably waste steam, particularly coming from the interior of the drier, is passed through a dosing-separating valve, preferably a rotary vane feeder (1?) mounted behind the stream drier (2), particularly through its movable section with the dried material being emptied therefrom, the steam being returned from a release valve (10) for reusing it in the process of diluting the air, the steam being regarded as a technology waste product.

Abstract: A new Indirectly Heated Screw Processor Apparatus and Methods wherein a series of rotating helical ducts or hollow flites radial to a shaft, transfers heat via a heat transfer medium, the first face flite disc facing in the opposite direction to material or product flow and thereby significantly increasing the product retention time and thermal heat transfer. Heat is transferred via a heat transfer medium through a rotary joint to the inner surface of the hollow shaft. The flites continuously traverse a longitudinal portion of the rotor wherein said flites are equally spaced apart in a substantially parallel angle and orientation, the spacing, or pitch, concluding in a non-flite, or “dead zone” region of the longitudinal length of rotor wherein the material or product accumulates and is retained for an increased amount of time, and when compared to conventional indirect-heating screw conveyors, the apparatus provides a higher percentage of flite height fill.

Abstract: An insulating footwear cover is provided for fitting over an article of footwear to shield same from outdoor elements. The cover includes an upper, and a wear-resistant sole portion extending beneath the bottom of the boot or shoe. The sole portion additionally overlaps a portion of the sides of the upper providing a wear-resistant patch over areas of the cover that are most susceptible to wear.

Abstract: The insole has a number of flexible bulges on a first major surface, and a number of protruding ribs on a second major surface. The projections of the bulges fall within the regions bounded by the ribs. The bulges and their underlying bounding ribs therefore form a number of chambers. The insole further contains a number of through holes positioned between the ends of at least two ribs. The insole further contains a larger heel bulge provided on the first major surface in the heel section, and a concave on the second major surface, which is conducted to the other chambers via at least a duct.

Abstract: A shoe manufactured from a moldable foam material having a heel strap formed of a flexible and elastic material. The heel strap has a first end which is fixedly attached to an interior outer side of an upper portion of shoe. The heel strap also has a second end which is removeably attachable to an exterior outer side of the upper portion of the shoe though use of a Velcro loop arrangement and a cooperating Velcro hook arrangement which are attached each to one of the exterior outer side of the upper portion of the shoe and the second end of the heel strap.