Abstract: A plastic one-piece tool housing a wire brush insert for the abrasion of metal surfaces for the cleaning of corrosive materials by means of a power driven device.

Abstract: A multi-positionable electronic toothbrush includes a toothbrush body, and a brush head capable of operating at a plurality of angles with respect to said toothbrush body.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a lawn sweeper designed to collect debris, such as grass clippings and leaves, from a surface such as a lawn, and more particularly to a lawn sweeper with an adjustable brush assembly and characteristics associated with improved storage of such a device. A user may adjust the brush assembly with respect to the housing without needing to move the wheels. The hopper assembly may include a panel movable to be placed in at least two orientations, thereby allowing a user to change the volume within which the hopper assembly may collect debris. Methods are also disclosed for adjusting the brush assembly and for storing a lawn sweeper unit.

Abstract: A handheld modular mechanized windshield scraper with a rotating brush attachment to remove snow, and a rotating scraper blade attachment to scrape ice and frost from the windshield and window panes. The unit can have a built-in power source or can be connected directly to the power outlet of the automobile.

Abstract: A combination toothbrush and tongue cleaner includes handle that has a brush portion, a gripping portion and a tongue cleaner portion. A brush element is located adjacent an end of the brush portion and includes a plurality of bristles affixed orthogonally to the brush portion. A tongue cleaner element is located adjacent an end of the tongue cleaner portion. It is affixed orthogonally to the tongue cleaner portion and located orthogonally to the brush element. The brush portion and tongue cleaner portion are each angled upwardly from the gripping portion. The tongue cleaner element has a scraping edge that has first and second ends and is located above an upper surface of the tongue cleaner portion. The scrapping edge is located at an angle to the tongue cleaner portion. The scrapping edge is curved toward the brush element. The scrapping edge has inward curving tip segments located at the ends.

Abstract: A device for cleaning golf equipment such as golf clubs and golf shoe includes a handle, a brush head surface formed in an underside of the handle at a proximal end thereof, and a plurality of metal and plastic bristles extending downward from the brush head surface. The bristles are configured so that the plastic bristles are arranged around an outer circumference of the brush head surface to encircle the metal bristles extending from a central portion of the brush head surface.

Abstract: The present device is a cleaning implement for cleaning a vertical surface adjacent both a high-friction horizontal floor surface, such as a carpet, or a low-friction horizontal floor surface, such as a vinyl or wood floor. A cleaning head comprises a base that includes a handle attachment means. At least one wing is pivotally fixed to the cleaning head, and each wing is pivotable between a substantially horizontal orientation and a substantially vertical orientation. A glide pad is selectively and removably fixed around substantially the entire bottom surface of the cleaning head. The glide pad includes a cleaning head attachment means adapted to selectively hold the glide pad to the cleaning head, and is further adapted for selective releasable attachment to the cleaning implement in a stowed position while not in use. The bottom surface of the glide pad includes a low-friction surface for sliding on the high-friction horizontal floor surface.

Abstract: An interdental brush comprises a brush member having bristle filaments attached to a spine which projects from a handle part. The handle part comprises a main body and a resilient transition portions. The handle part further comprises a hollow cavity, in the transition portions. The hollow cavity improves the cushioning effect of the transition portion, and increases the length of stroke of the interdental brush by allowing the transition portion to be deformed.

Abstract: A lens cleaning cloth includes a cleaning cloth having a temporary adhesive disposed thereon to enable the cleaning cloth to be temporarily attached to a necktie. Preferably, the temporary adhesive allows the cleaning cloth to be removed without damaging the tie and also dissolves in dry cleaning fluid, allow the cleaning cloth to be removed when dry cleaning the tie without ruining the tie.

Abstract: A device for mechanically cleaning a groove used to hold a rotor or a stator winding of an electric machine includes an axially moveable device carrier and at least one cleaning tool connected to the device carrier and extending radially from the device carrier into the groove. In addition, a corresponding method includes the steps of radially moving at least one cleaning tool connected to a device carrier so as to mechanically remove impurities on a wall section of the groove, axial advancing of the device carrier in a manner adapted to the radial movement of the at least one cleaning tool, and setting the dimensional tolerance range for the groove by adjusting the cleaning tool. The device and the method are suitable for cleaning grooves into which a new winding is to be installed in an existing laminated body, for example, in the case of the retrofitting of generators.

Abstract: A sponge for cleaning or smoothing wallpaper being installed or repaired on a wall and in corner junctions formed by adjoining walls, the sponge is a pliable flexible one-piece body of a polymeric material having open cells and has at least one cleaning surface. The body has a generally planar first surface for wiping engagement with the wallpaper and a second surface. The second surface includes a flat surface that extends upwardly from the first surface at an acute angle ? to form a beveled edge for engaging corner junctions and an arcuate surface for nesting in the crotch formed between the thumb and index finger of the hand and positioning the thumb and fingers of the hand for gripping engagement with one and the other of the sidewalls.

Abstract: Shown and described is a floor cleaning machine with a housing on which a carriage is provided for moving the machine over a floor surface to be cleaned, a fresh-water tank, which is accommodated in the housing, and a cleaning unit, which is attached to the housing and is designed to come into contact with the floor surface to be cleaned, the cleaning unit being connected to the fresh-water tank, and a method for operating a floor cleaning machine. The object of providing a floor cleaning machine and a method for operating it that make it possible at least for the clearing agent requirement to be reduced is achieved in terms of the device by providing an ion-exchanger unit, by the ion-exchanger unit being connected to the fresh-water tank and by the ion-exchanger unit being flowed through by fresh water from an inlet to an outlet.

Abstract: A cyclonic vacuum cleaner includes a body portion, a nozzle portion and a dirt cup which is removable from the body portion. The dirt cup collects dirt and other debris separated by a cyclone and a cyclone slinger portion in the body portion. A main filter may be housed in a transparent filter door downstream of the cyclone. The dirt cup may be inserted into and sealingly held within the body portion by using a rotational caroming structure.

Abstract: A brush assembly for a vacuum cleaner includes a brush body having a suction inlet; a main brush which is rotatably coupled to the brush body through the suction inlet to face a surface being cleaned; and a secondary brush which is rotatably mounted on the brush body to rotate between at least two positions including a first position, in which the secondary brush contacts the surface being cleaned, and a second position, in which the secondary brush does not contact the surface being cleaned.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a grommet for sealing a conduit to be passed through an opening against said opening. The grommet comprises a sealing body defining an opening therethrough for receiving the conduit as well as at least one sealing collar radially surrounding said sealing body in an unfolded state. The grommet further comprises a retaining means, which is configured for fixing said sealing collar in a folded state.

Abstract: A floor mat clip assembly adapted to attach a floor mat to the interior carpet of a vehicle is disclosed. The clip assembly includes a floor clip attached to the carpet and a mat clip attached to the floor mat. The floor clip includes a base member and a top member having a locking member rotatably attached thereto. The base and top member of the floor clip are adapted to cut through the carpet and interlock to sandwich the carpet therebetween. The mat clip includes a top member and a base member, each having an aperture and adapted to interlock to sandwich the mat therebetween. The mat can then be positioned to insert the locking member of the floor clip through the aperture of the mat clip. A subsequent rotation of the locking member locks together the respective clips to secure the floor mat to the interior carpet.

Abstract: A stop arrangement for forming an adjustable stop between a first component and a second component that are movable in relation to each other, in particular between a vehicle body and a flap hinge-connected to it, including a fastening element which is connected to the first component and has a first threaded portion, and including a stop part, which serves as a stop for the second component and has a second threaded portion, which can be brought into engagement with the first threaded portion in such a way that, by turning the stop part, the distance of the latter from the first component can be set.

Abstract: A biaxial hinge device includes: a first rotation axis mechanism configured to form a first rotation axis by using a substantially cylindrically shaped first shaft member; a first arm portion configured to include a fixing portion fixed to a first case, and provided to the first shaft member of the first rotation axis mechanism; a second rotation axis mechanism configured to include a fixing portion fixed to a second case, and to form a second rotation axis substantially perpendicular to the first rotation axis by using a substantially cylindrically shaped second shaft member; and a second arm portion configured to connect the first rotation axis mechanism to the second rotation axis mechanism such that the first rotation axis mechanism is rotatable around the second rotation axis of the second rotation axis mechanism.

Abstract: A position-fixing hinge has a housing, a pintle and a fixing member. The housing defines an inner space and is mounted in a base of a portable electronic device. The pintle is mounted longitudinally in the housing, is rotatably relative to the housing and has an outer end and an inner end. The outer end connects with a connector to mount a cover of the portable electronic device. The inner end defines a tongue. The fixing member is movably mounted in the housing, has an engaging portion corresponds to and selectively engages the tongue of the pintle by a faces inter-pressing manner. Such that the cover connected with the pintle is securely held at any determined position. Furthermore, abrasion and deformation are effectively prevented, such that the position-fixing hinge is available for a long term of use.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sheath type rotating axle structure with automatic locking mechanism, comprising a sheath device, a retainer, a pivotal axle, a locking fastener, a locking rotator, a resilient body, and a screw nut. The first axle segment of the pivotal axle is pivoted to the sheath of the sheath device to realize the function of “easy opening and firm closing,” and the sheath device is disposed with a retainer on one end to achieve the “anti-shaking” function. The second axle segment of the pivotal axle is pivoted to the through hole of the retainer and embeddingly inserted into a locking fastener and a locking rotator. The locking fastener is disposed with a pin to be securingly fixed with a pin hole formed on the retainer, and a screw nut is used to securingly fix a plurality of resilient discs or a spring. When the pivotal axle is rotated to drive the locking fastener departing from the locked position, the resilient discs (or spring) are compressed by the locking rotator.

Abstract: To provide a technology which facilitates an operation for placing a document with a larger size than a size of a document table, on the document table. A document cover is positioned at a plurality of open positions to a document table. A pivot of a document table 2 and a hinge 7 is configured by two pivots A1, A2, and a constricted portion 1b and it is configured in such a manner that, in case of setting a document with a smaller size than that of the document table 2, the pivot A2 is pivoted at a convex portion 7a of the hinge 7, and in case of setting a document with a larger size than that of the document table 2, the convex portion 7a is moved to the pivot Al side through the constricted portion 1b, and the pivot A1 is pivoted at the convex portion 7a.

Abstract: A handle arrangement for a container for a deceased, the handle arrangement including a side wall of the container, and a handle assembly, and a slidable linkage arrangement. The side wall includes at least a first opening. The handle arrangement, the handle assembly includes a gripping surface and a connector, the connector including a first connector end disposed proximate a top of the container, and a second connector end disposed proximate a bottom of a container. The connector is rotatably connected to the side wall, the rotatable connection defining a pivot point that is closer to the first connector end than to the second connector end. The slidable linkage arrangement has a first end, a second end, and an intermediate portion therebetween. The first end is operably coupled to the connector at a position closer to the second connector end than to the first connector end. The intermediate body extends through the first opening.

Abstract: A clamp is formed from a band with overlapping end portions. The clamp includes closing means including an aperture in one of the band end portions and a projection on the other band end portion to engage the aperture in a closed condition of the clamp and hold the mutually overlapping band end portions upon one another. The clamp also includes tightening means for tightening the clamp by reducing the circumferential length from the closed condition and a tightened condition. The clamp has force transmitting means for positively transmitting tensile force between the mutually overlapping band end portions in the tightened condition of the clamp. The force transmitting means includes a first cup-shaped embossment formed in one of the band end portions and a second cup-shaped embossment formed in the other band end portion and adapted to engage the first cup-shaped embossment in the closed condition of the clamp.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening arrangement for a hose pip (14) on a component (upper part 10) of a household appliance comprising a receiving connecting piece (18) on which the hose pipe (14) is to be placed and comprising a securing element (16) which is to be arranged on the outer circumference side of the hose pipe (14) placed thereon for fixing with respect to the receiving connecting piece (18), wherein the receiving connecting piece (18) and the securing element (16) are configured as a one-piece fastening element (12).

Abstract: Active material based fasteners that are reversible are provided. These fasteners can be in the form of, for example, cable ties and twist ties. In an embodiment, a fastener for securing an object comprises: a flexible elongated member capable of at least partially surrounding the object; and an adjustment mechanism in operable communication with the flexible elongated member, the adjustment mechanism comprising an active material capable of undergoing a change in a property upon exposure to an activation source, wherein the elongated member is configured to engage or release the object in response to the change in the property.

Abstract: A packaging clip having an end tab that aids in the quick removal of the packaging clip from an end board without damaging either the clip or the end board. The packaging clip can be placed to receive a single end board or to receive adjoining end boards. Each packaging clip is capable of gripping the end board received therein in the event that the fit is too loose. Packaging clips are used for receiving and stabilizing the placement of multiple end boards on a pallet and for the alignment of the ends boards with each other.

Abstract: An adjustable cover hold down system designed to be used with an awing cover or a tarp that includes a flexible elongated body capable of being rolled into a compact roll during storage and then unrolled prior to being used. The system includes a plurality of clips designed to attach to an enlarged, longitudinally aligned, perimeter beaded edge that extends the entire length of the body. The clips may include adjustable clamp, a hook clip or an elongated traveler that enables them to be attached to the lower free edge of a trap, a tarp gusset, or the slot formed on a roller bar used on an awning cover, respectively. The body includes a bladder with at least one port opening with a removable cap that allows the bladder to be selectively filled with different volumes of a fluid material, such as water or sand.

Abstract: A clip assembly adapted to engage a male track member. The clip assembly includes a clamshell clamping member including a first leg and a second leg. The clip assembly further includes a female compression member adapted to fit in sliding relation at least partially about the clamshell clamping member. The female compression member is adapted to compress the first leg towards the second leg.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of textiles and more particularly pertains to a method for manufacturing cotton towels comprising the steps of: combining a yarn of 120S combed long staple cotton and a yarn of 10S combed long staple cotton by means of a double winder and winding onto a bobbin [or bobbins] after combining; feeding the bobbin [or bobbins] of the combined yarn into a double twister for plying; winding the plied yarn onto a bobbin and weaving into greige; impregnating the greige in the solution of a combined desizing, scouring and bleaching machine to be soaked and steamed for removing the sizes and the impurities in the cotton yarn; treating the greige by means of deoxidization, dyeing, enzymatic desizing, softening, relaxation drying and sewing into towels.

Abstract: A tantalum capacitor includes: sintered bodies which are disposed at intervals and respectively have first surfaces forming the same surface; and electrode rods which respectively extend into the tantalum sintered bodies and project from the first surfaces of the tantalum sintered bodies. The tantalum capacitor further includes: layers composed of an oxide film layer, a functional polymer layer or a manganese layer, and a carbon layer which are sequentially laminated on surfaces of each of the tantalum sintered bodies excluding the first surface; a conductive layer which covers outside surfaces of the tantalum sintered bodies excluding the first surfaces; and an electrode plate having openings respectively formed at positions corresponding to the first surfaces of the tantalum sintered bodies so that the electrode rods are exposed through the openings. The electrode plate is connected to the conductive layer and spreads across the first surfaces of the tantalum sintered bodies.

Abstract: A method is provided of growing crystals from compounds that melt congruently with negligible volatilization. The composition of one or more crystal samples is measured. A determination is made of a deviation of crystal composition from congruency. A determination is made of an initial melt composition and a source material composition correction relative to the deviation. Crystals are grown using the composition correction to yield reproducible material for surface acoustic substrate manufacturing.

Abstract: Systems and methods of a transducer having a plastic matching layer. At least some of the illustrative embodiments are methods including providing a transducer housing having a proximal end and a distal end, and bonding a plastic to the distal end of the transducer housing (the plastic fluidly sealing and occluding the distal end). The bonding further includes inserting a cylinder comprising a mold-release chemical into the transducer housing, bonding plastic onto the distal end of the transducer housing, and removing the cylinder when the plastic has hardened.

Abstract: An oscillator device and a method of producing the same, that enables adjustment of an inertia moment or a gravity center position of an oscillating member through wide range and at high speed, wherein the oscillating member oscillates about an oscillation axis 17 and it includes a movable element 11 and a mass adjusting member 19, a cavity 30 being defined between the movable member 11 and a portion of the mass adjusting member 19, such that, in response to irradiation of the mass adjusting member 19 with a laser beam, a material of the mass adjusting member contiguous to the cavity 30 is partly removed, the material being removed thereby including a portion of the mass adjusting member not irradiated with the laser beam.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a smoothing tool for finishing surfaces as well as a workpiece that is machined by smoothing. In accordance with the invention, the surface that is to be machined is smoothed by a shaping process with the aid of a convex smoothing tool.

Abstract: A seal ring dismounting device includes a handle and a first section of a shank is connected to the handle, a second section is connected to the first section at an angle. The second section includes first teeth defined in a lower side thereof. An operation plate having hook portion is connected to the second section. A rod is connected to a U-shaped frame and includes second teeth which are engaged with the first teeth of the second section. A spring member is located between the frame and the second section so that when pushing the frame toward the second section, the rod is moved to disengage the second teeth from the first teeth such that the rod can be easily moved along the second section.

Abstract: A method of roller hemming an inner panel and an outer panel includes providing a hem roller having an angled roller hemming surface, and adjusting a hem flange line by moving the hem roller axially and generally parallel to an anvil support surface.

Abstract: An apparatus for expanding metal and forming tubing combines two metal-forming operations into a single process. Tubing, such as that used for filters, is desirably expanded so that air or liquid may pass thru “diamonds” formed in the tubing. Expanding metal and forming tubing is accomplished in a single, continuous process by first slitting and expanding the metal, and then locking its seams to form a spiral pipe. This avoids depending on vendors for delivery of expanded metal at fluctuating prices, eliminates intermediate steps of handling the coils, and eliminates rusting while the expanded steel coils await formation into tubing. Tubing made from expanded metal may be used for air filters, oil filters, water filters, separators and other types of filters. Double-wall HVAC ducting systems or silencers can also use expanded material for reducing heat transfer and noise.

Abstract: A method of repairing a ballistics barrier, the barrier comprised of a plurality of horizontally-offset, interconnected collapsible cells formed from a ballistics fabric. The method includes removing the damaged section of the barrier and replacing it with a substitute ballistics fabric section that is attached to the barrier so that the substitute section mimics the horizontally-offset, interconnected cell structure of the barrier.

Abstract: a chromatography column, or other type of processing column, including a column tube having a top end cap having an opening there through and an open bottom end. A bottom end cap covers and is removably attached to the open bottom end of the column tube and a piston is slidably positioned within the column tube. A rod is attached to the piston and passes through the top end cap opening. The length of the rod may be extended so that the piston may be lowered partially through the open bottom end of the column tube when the bottom end cap is removed. An arrangement for raising the piston includes a hydraulic pump that communicates with a portion of an interior of the column tube above the piston via a port formed in the top end cap.

Abstract: A television stand includes a first portion with a reception hole and a second portion including a male portion sized to fit within the reception hole. The second portion is rotated by contact between the male portion and reception hole as the second portion is axially moved into the reception hole.

Abstract: A bead crimping tool for crimping a bead element and method for use, wherein the tool includes a base handle, a crush plate member, a pair of opposed pincer members, an actuator handle, and a crush arm member. The bead element is placed on the crush plate and preferably secured in place by the crush arm. Crimping the bead includes squeezing of the actuator handle. During a first portion of such actuation, a cam portion of the actuator handle cases the pincer members to impart a lateral compressive force to a lateral portion of the bead element sufficient to collapse the bead element in a lateral direction. During a subsequent second portion of the single actuation cycle, the crush arm is caused to impart a longitudinal compressive force about a top portion of the bead element sufficient to compress the collapsed bead element in a longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method for making a deflectable catheter includes positioning a positioning a flexible element along a catheter liner. A flexible element distal portion extends along at least a portion of a deflectable distal end portion of the catheter liner. At least one anchor is engaged to the flexible element distal portion. The anchor extends at least part way around the flexible element distal portion. An encapsulant is positioned around at least the flexible element distal portion and the deflectable distal end portion.

Abstract: A locking system for connecting a handle and an implement is provided. The locking system includes a handle having a first thread and a first locking member and an implement having a second thread and a second locking member. The first and second threads are threadably engaged so that the first and second locking members selectively lock the handle to the implement.

Abstract: A monitor adapted for mounting in an automobile headrest is provided. A screen structure of the monitor is pivotable about an upper edge thereof, such that the monitor occupies little volume within the headrest. A viewing angle of the screen structure is independently adjustable by a viewer, such that the viewer can continuously select the optimum viewing angle with changing conditions inside the automobile. The screen structure automatically retracts into a housing when struck. Thus, the monitor poses little risk of injury to passengers. The housing of the monitor is attachable to the headrest with screws, which provides a very sturdy connection and reduces the chances of the housing becoming detached from the headrest during a vehicle collision. The hinged connection between the screen structure and the housing is preferably constructed of interconnected components made from sturdy materials, such as metals.

Abstract: A machine tool for assembling metal section bars of casings includes an assembly unit arranged for supporting and assembling the metal section bars, the assembly unit being movable between a first operating position in which the metal section bars are positionable on the assembly unit and a second operating position in which the metal section bars can be subjected to a desired machining.

Abstract: A utility control device, such as a light socket, a switch or a plug socket, is designed with universal terminals so that when plugged into a pre-wired utility box (box socket), the terminals will make the proper electrical connections with the premises wiring. Systems and methods are disclosed for arranging the premises power grid such that any device type can be “plugged” into the shells that are pre-wired inside the utility box.

Abstract: A method of servicing a stator frame of a power generator. The method includes removing a first stator core from a main housing of the stator frame, removing a plurality of first dove-tail shaped keybars that extend axially within and are coupled to a main support structure forming part of the main housing, and installing a plurality of second keybars in the main support structure. The second keybars are adapted to support a second stator core. Each of the second keybars has a generally rounded engagement surface and the second stator core includes recesses with shapes corresponding to the generally rounded engagement surfaces of the second keybars such that the second stator core can be securely supported in the main support structure by the second keybars.

Abstract: Numerous embodiments of a method to form a base plate for a hard disk drive are described. In one embodiment, a blank base plate is advanced through plurality of die stations and parts of the base plate are press worked to form a disk drive base plate. In one embodiment, the blank base plate may be press worked by stamping the base plate with a progressive die assembly. In an alternative embodiment, the blank base plate may be press worked by stamping the base plate with a transfer die assembly.

Abstract: The method of producing a thin film magnetic head comprises the steps of: forming a recording head section by laminating thin films on a substrate; forming an air bearing surface in the recording head section; forming a coil layer on a base body of the recording head section; forming a first insulating layer on a coil wire of the coil layer and in a space defined by the coil wire other than a center part of the coil layer; forming an upper return yoke on the first insulating layer; forming a second insulating layer on the upper return yoke and the first insulating layer; flattening an upper face of the upper return yoke and an upper face of the second insulating layer so as to make the both faces as a continuous flat surface; and forming a low-thermal expansion material layer on the flat surface by sputtering.

Abstract: Angled spring contacts and switches made with contactors containing angled spring contacts are disclosed. The housing for the angled spring contacts has a generally cylindrical shape. The contacts are contained within the housing with their ends extending from the housing on either side. The contacts are formed by making bullet-shaped internal contacts that are joined by a spring. The spring is mounted to the two contacts to urge the two contacts away from each other at an angle to a longitudinal axis of the housing. This angle forces contact between each contact and the housing in at least two places, thus creating redundant paths between the contacts. Switches, such as plunger switches having a normal or OFF position, and an actuated or ON position, may be made with one or more angled spring contacts. The contacts have separate surfaces for electrical conduction and for arcing.