Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing at least one fuselage cell of an aircraft with the following steps: at least partial production of surface protection and thermal insulation in the region of the at least one shell part, at least partial introduction of technical outfitting systems 1-3, 10-12, 22-24, 46-48, in particular of electrical and hydraulic lines, air-conditioning lines, electrical and hydraulic appliances, sanitary and catering equipment or the like, into the at least one shell part and/or the at least one floor grid 13, 41, and assembly of the at least one shell part and of the at least one floor grid 13, 41 into the at least one fuselage section 32.

Abstract: Razors are provided that include an electrical circuit configured to deliver energy to a heating element positioned within the razor cartridge. The heating element heats a heat dissipating strip positioned in the razor cartridge which dissipates the heat to the user's skin during shaving.

Abstract: A mechanical pipe cutting device comprising of a shaft body with a tapered spring loaded internal drive shaft, with interchangeable heads of varying sizes. The sole purpose of the tool is to cut pipes of different sizes from within. Each head has multiple spring loaded blades that are forced outwards by downward pressure. The shaft body has an adjustable depth guide so that the downward pressure of the operator forces the spring loaded tapered drive shaft against the pistons holding the spring loaded cutters. This is all driven by some form of rotational motive power. As downward pressure is applied the cutters are forced into the surrounding pipe. On cutting through the downward pressure is released, the blades retract.

Abstract: A handsaw includes a handle and a blade. The handle includes a lock assembly. The blade is releaseably mountable on the handle and includes a lock engaging region located toward one end thereof. The lock assembly includes a lock structure and a manually enagageable actuator. The lock structure is movable between a lock position in which it lockingly engages the lock engaging region to lock the blade to the handle, and a release position in which the lock structure is released from engagement with the lock engaging region to enable the blade to be released from the handle. The actuator is manually actuatable to move the lock structure from the lock position to the release position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a scraper blade assembly structure. The scraper basically comprises a stem for hand grip and a scraping section in the front. The invention provides fast replacement and firm assembly for scraper. The scraping section of the scraper comprises a jaw plate, a blade and a fastening button. The jaw plate extends backward to form an arm. The jaw plate is attached to the inside of the jaw plate groove of the scraping section by a fastener that also serves as a lever pivot for swinging back and forth. When a fastening button goes into the inside of the jaw plate of the scraping section, it pushes the inner side of the arm of the jaw plate, and so as to generate a great holding power for the front of the jaw plate that can facilitate fast replacement and firm assembly for the scraper blade. Further, the fastening button can be a handle protruding from one side of the scraping section to facilitate the user to exert stronger force for effective scraping.

Abstract: A replaceable system for use with a hair cutting device, such as a hair clipper or trimmer, having a rotary electric motor and a bladeset is provided. The replaceable system includes a drive member removably positionable between the rotary electric motor and the bladeset of the hair cutting device. The drive member includes a first end operably engaged to a moveable blade of the bladeset and a second end operably engaged to the rotary electric motor. The drive member translating the rotary motion of the rotary electric motor to a reciprocating linear motion. An extraction tool is further provided, where the extraction tool is removable attachable to the drive member and is usable to remove and insert the drive member between the rotary motor and the bladeset.

Abstract: A grounds tool with means for transposable grips with an upright input arm having a first grip and a trigger, an output arm having a line filament or bladed working end and a button or a dual button end couples the input arm, the button engages a mid-slot or the dual button engages mirrored slots forming a boom, a motor on the boom for driving the line filament and bladed tools, the output arm held within left and right mirrored isometry folds having a second grip to transpose a third and forth grip, the second control grip and the tools having to transpose congruently with the button folds, a front suspension complementary and supplementary to the operator shield radian walls that are about twice the boom tilt, a chamber having to duplicate, reciprocate or reverse the tools with uniform airflow and the fifth grip having to translate the motor.

Abstract: The device (9) has a pair of rounded triangular ends 8 mm thick (10) joined by a wooden handle (12). One side of each end is cut out to 3 mm, depth (13). This is the side of the end which rests on top of the ruler. The other side of each end is flat (14). The ends are connected by two strips (15, 16) 6 mm thick. Perpendicular to these strips are (2) reinforcing strips (17, 18) 6 mm thick. The strip (16) is affixed to the bottom of the flat side of each end to form a step (16). This is the strip which rests on the outside of the ruler. The strip (15) affixed to the bottom of the cut out side of each end. This is the strip which rests on top of the ruler. The underside of both strips have rubber feet affixed to them at 5-10 cm intervals. The handle (12) is 4.5 cm above the ruler (8) in order to enable visibility of the position of the fabric edge (7) and the ruler (8). The transparent quality of the device is a vital quality to the user.

Abstract: A handheld reciprocating saw includes a housing, a motor, a sole plate attached to the housing and having a bottom surface. The housing comprises a first housing portion which has a first longitudinal central axis and a second housing portion which has a second longitudinal central axis. An angle is formed between the first longitudinal central axis and the second longitudinal central axis. A battery is attached to one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion, and the motor is mounted in the other one of the first housing portion and the second housing portion. The first housing portion is formed with Ma first gripping portion extending in a direction of the first longitudinal central axis, and the second housing portion is formed with a second gripping portion extending in a direction of the second longitudinal central axis.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided comprising a saw blade, and a saw body portion of a power saw. A lower retaining device, which can hold an object so that the object can be cut by the saw blade, is attached to the saw body portion. The lower retaining device may be attached to the saw body portion so that the object holding device can pivot with respect to the saw body portion. The apparatus may be a reciprocating saw. The lower retaining device may be supplemented with an upper retaining device for holding an object tightly while cutting.

Abstract: A detachable microscope pen mount for marking a microscope slide includes an attachment collar configured to secure to an objective lens, a lever secured to the attachment collar, a pen holder secured to the lever, and a pen secured to the pen holder and having a pen tip, where activating the lever moves the pen tip into a field of view and lowers the pen tip onto the microscope slide. Also disclosed is a method of marking a microscope slide includes identifying an object of interest in a field of view, positioning the object of interest in a center of the field of view, inserting a pen having a pen tip along a trough into a center of the trough, lowering the pen tip onto the microscope slide, and marking the microscope slide by tracing the inside of the center of the trough.

Abstract: A laser instrument is disclosed. The laser instrument having a laser unit, and a sliding bearing device with a joint socket and a sliding unit, where the sliding unit has a convex surface in the shape of cylinder section and the joint socket has a concave surface in the shape a hollow cylinder section such that the convex surface can engage in the concave surface and the laser unit tilts in a swivel plane during a relative movement between the convex surface and the concave surface.

Abstract: A laser instrument is disclosed. The laser instrument having a laser unit, a drive device for tilting the laser unit, and a damper device between the drive device and the laser unit.

Abstract: An inclination detector device is disclosed. The detector device has a light source, a light sensor device, and a level arranged between the light source and the light sensor device. In addition, a waveguide is arranged between the light source and the level. The light source is joined to the waveguide, the waveguide is joined to the level, and the level is joined to the light sensor device in such a way that the light source, the waveguide, the level, and the light sensor device form a closed unit.

Abstract: A brake pad measuring device is designed to be small enough to fit through various suspension components or many vehicles' wheel aperture and still maintain the ability to move in three-dimensions. The device is compact enough so that it may take an accurate reading of the thickness of a brake pad while being between the caliper housing and the brake pad backing plate of a vehicle. The device also comprises a spring so that once it is correctly placed, it may be manipulated in order to automatically get a reading of the thickness of a brake pad to the closest millimeter or 32nd of an inch by releasing the spring to cause a measurement to be automatically taken. Using this device, any user can get quick, reliable measurements for all four sets of brake pads in a matter of minutes and all without having to remove a single wheel from the vehicle.

Abstract: Disclosed is a linear guiding system (1) comprising at least one guide rail (2), at least one guide carriage (3) that is supported on the guide rail and can be moved therealong, and a device (5) for measuring a distance traveled by the guide carriage relative to the guide rail and/or determining a position of the guide carriage relative to the guide rail. The measuring device (5) encompasses a measuring rule (10) and a measuring head (21) that is provided with at least one sensor for scanning the measuring rule (10). The measuring rule extends in the longitudinal direction of the guide rail while being arranged along or on a surface (2.1) of the guide rail (2) facing the support zone (40) of the guide carriage (3). A cavity (25) for accommodating the measuring head is embodied in the guide carriage. Said cavity (25) is configured entirely or partly outside the support zone (40) while the measuring head (21) is disposed entirely or partly in the cavity (25) and entirely or partly outside the support zone (40).

Abstract: The invention relates to a measuring tape (10) comprising a stack of at least two layers, characterized in that it also includes a first layer, called support layer, based on composite material (11) and a layer, called top layer, (12) based on a polymer having a high glass transition temperature so that, in conditions of use, said polymer is in a glassy state to maintain the element in the wound or folded position. The invention also relates to a deployable structure including said measuring tape intended notably for space applications.

Abstract: A dryer has a motorized air blower for providing a stream of air, an ozoniser for providing ozone in the stream of air, a heater for heating the stream of air after a start up period during which the stream of air mixed with ozone is unheated, a nozzle assembly, each nozzle in the assembly having an outlet, and ducting for directing the stream of air into the nozzle assembly so that the stream of air exits each nozzle through its outlet.

Abstract: A dryer vent contains one to three components that connect the dryer from the dryers exhaust port to the wall connection port where the air flow is directed to the outside of the business or residence. The Next Generation Dryer Vent System is composed of two end units that have a universal fitting and they are connected by a flexible rectangular tube allowing for the dryer to be closer to the back wall in which current available products leak or fail. The universal fittings allow for a proper seal while maintaining flexibility the end units transfer the heat from one end to the other thru the tubing to the outside port exhaust.

Abstract: The invention provides a process for controlling the moisture content, of a supply gas for use in drying a product, which process comprises the steps of: (a) providing the supply gas; (b) optionally heating the supply gas; (c) determining the temperature and the moisture content of the supply gas; (d) contacting the supply gas with a rotating desiccant wheel, whereby the rotating speed of the desiccant wheel is controlled by means of the data on the temperature and the moisture content as obtained in step (c) in combination with the corresponding sorption isotherm of the desiccant; and (e) recovering the dehumidified supply gas as obtained in step (d). The invention further provides a dehumidified gas obtainable by said process, a dehumidifier system, a process for drying a product comprising bringing the product into contact with a dehumidified gas as obtained in accordance with the invention, and a product obtainable by said drying process.

Abstract: A clothes dryer includes a motor adapted to be mounted on a frame of the dryer for driving a dryer belt to rotate a drum of the dryer. The motor includes a rotor adapted to rotate the belt, at least one winding energizable to cause rotation of the rotor, and a first switch operable to control energization of the winding. A second switch has a sensor for sensing belt breakage. The second switch is mounted on the first switch and is electrically connected to the winding so that when the belt is no longer sensed, the second switch stops operation of the winding and thereby stops rotation of the rotor.

Abstract: A sole construction (110, 310, 410, 510) for supporting at least a portion of a foot and for providing energy storage and return is provided. The sole construction (110, 310, 410, 510) includes a generally horizontal layer (126, 156, 326, 356, 426, 456, 526, 556) of stretchable material, at least one chamber (130, 132, 134, 330, 332, 334, 354, 354, 430, 432, 434, 454, 454?, 530, 532, 534, 554, 554,) positioned adjacent a first side of the layer (126, 156, 326, 356, 426, 456, 526, 556), and at least one actuator (122, 158, 320, 322, 324, 358, 420, 422, 424, 458, 520, 522, 524, 558) positioned adjacent a second side of the layer (126, 156, 326, 356, 426, 456, 526, 556) vertically aligned with a corresponding chamber (130, 132, 134, 330, 332, 334, 354, 354?, 430, 432, 434, 454, 454, 530, 532, 534, 554, 554?).

Abstract: An inner sole board having varying regions of flexibility is provided for use in an article of footwear. The inner sole board may include different materials along its length at different locations that vary its flexibility. An inner sole board is manufactured in an injection molding process requiring only one mold. The process includes a first step of providing a mold, a second step of providing an injection molding assembly, a third step of preparing an injection molding assembly and mold, a fourth step of injecting material into the mold, and a fifth step of establishing the dimensions of a first portion. During the injection molding process, the flow rate of at least one material may be controlled by a nozzle gate to control the shape and size of the flex zone it creates. In this manner, the inner sole board may be customized for a specific sport or individual.

Abstract: The Disposable Insole Sock functions as a flat, soft, absorbent sock. Used for daily wear, it is disposable and biodegradable. It goes between the bottom of the bare foot and the insole of the shoe. It lightly and temporarily adheres to the insole of the shoe. The purpose is to provide flat socks that cover or partially cover only the insole of the shoe. The objective is to aesthetically and ornamentally provide the comfort and cleanliness of a sock worn on shoes with exposed insoles and to provide the comfort and cleanliness of a sock worn on shoes with unexposed insoles. The main components are 1) the soft, durable, absorbent paper; 2) the adhesive; and 3) the protecting peel away paper used only with packaging.

Abstract: The invention relates to an article of footwear having a hollow heel cavity that is adapted to receive a heel insert. A user can interchange heel inserts of varying thicknesses based on their activity, and is not required to change their footwear when undertaking a new activity. For example, hiking on a dirt trail may require a heel insert with less cushioning and more support, while running on pavement may require a heel insert with more cushioning and less support. The user can simply carry with him multiple heel inserts and replace the heel insert as needed to achieve a desired level of support, cushioning and comfort.

Abstract: Footwear includes a shaft and a shell connected to the shaft. The shaft includes an expandable portion adapted to expand to facilitate ease of entry and exit of a heel of a foot into and out of the shell. The expandable portion is surrounded by a material forming the shaft.

Abstract: A method of forming a sole element for an article of footwear includes obtaining a partially-cured substrate having a first surface and an opposed surface opposite the first surface and applying one or more graphic elements to the first surface to create a decorated substrate. The method further includes placing the decorated partially-cured substrate into a mold for a sole element and curing the decorated substrate. During curing, at least a portion of each of the first surface and the opposed surface may contact the mold. Also, during curing, the decorated substrate may substantially fill the mold. Articles of footwear, including sole elements formed by the disclosed methods and uppers configured to retain the sole element to a user's foot, are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a shoe with a piece of removable chalk embedded into the front toe portion of a shoe's sole. The forefront sole of the shoe includes an opening sized for receiving a piece of chalk, intended for the wear to go from walking to drawing with a tilt of the foot. The wearer can cause the chalk to make contact with a surface by applying light pressure and tilting the toe of the shoe slightly toward the ground.

Abstract: An outsole (2) for a footwear, which prevents electrostatic discharges (ESD) from a person wearing the footwear to a device being handled, is substantially made of a flexible material (5) and comprises an electrically conductive connection from an upper surface (2a) of the outsole to a lower surface (2b) of the outsole. The electrically conductive connection consists of one or several electrically conductive fibers (4).

Abstract: An alternative blade assembly for an excavating apparatus comprising a front face, side walls, a centre forward edge portion, side forward edge portions on either side of the centre forward edge and end forward edges at each distal side of the side forward edges, wherein the end forward edges have bottom edges which are lower than the bottom edge of the centre forward edge.

Abstract: A coupler for a backhoe or other excavator includes a frame including an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion is adapted to be secured to an associated backhoe or excavator arm. The lower portion includes a first hook adapted to mate releasably with a first associated attachment pin and includes a second hook adapted to mate releasably with a second associated attachment pin. A lock system includes at least a first safety lock that is movably connected to the frame and that moves relative to the first hook between an engaged position for capturing the first associated attachment pin in the first hook and a disengaged position for releasing the first associated attachment pin from the first hook. An actuator is adapted to move the first safety lock selectively between its engaged and disengaged positions. At least a first lock arm is movably connected to the frame. The first lock arm is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: Publications (e.g., calendars) and methods of manufacturing same are set forth herein. A publication according to an embodiment includes a plurality of flexible pages operatively coupled together along a spine. The pages are of generally equal size, and a substrate is operatively coupled to the pages. A stiff sheet is coupled to the substrate, and the stiff sheet and substrate are collectively of generally equal size as the pages. The substrate is configured for removal from the pages. According to another embodiment, a wall calendar to be shipped and retailed without individual packaging includes a plurality of sheets having indicia and being coupled together along a spine. A substrate is coupled to the sheets along the spine, and a stiff sheet is coupled to the substrate. The substrate is configured for complete removal from the pages after retail. The wall calendar is never individually wrapped before being sold at retail.

Abstract: A doorbell blocking device including a windowless faceplate for blocking access to a doorbell, a faceplate support structure including at least one support member defining a first surface for attaching the faceplate thereto, and a second surface for attachment to at least one of the doorbell and a doorframe, and a fastener for removeably attaching the faceplate to the first surface of the at least one support member and removeably attaching the second surface of the at least one support member to at least one of the doorbell and the doorframe. The device may include a plurality of distinct faceplates that may be interchanged to provide a customized message to a visitor of the home.

Abstract: A identifying device for animals comprising an identifying ring comprising a laser or ink jet marker and/or an electronic transponder intended for being arranged around one of the animal's legs, characterized in that the ring comprises adjusting and latching means, comprising at least one latching stem to be engaged concurrently on the one hand, into a latching hole and on the other hand, into a retaining hole.

Abstract: A faux wood burning heating apparatus is provided which includes a chamber having an opening for providing viewing access to the chamber, an opening for emitting a first curtain of mist in the chamber, a log in the chamber, and a light source for projecting a colored light on the curtain. The heating apparatus may be provided as an insert for incorporating in an opening. Moreover a system may be provided for creating the faux wood burning heating apparatus. A method for emulating a wood burning heating apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cover plate for a lighting fixture and a lighting fixture having the same, which achieves superior light diffusivity and light uniformity as well as superior light transmission in comparison with the prior art, thereby improving a luminance characteristic. The cover plate is arranged at an exterior of an light source of the light fixture so as to exit lighting emitted from the light source outward. The cover plate is made of light transmissive resin material having 5-35% of bubbles for light scattering, which has a diameter within a range of 60 ?m˜700 ?m, and exits light emitted from the light source while diffusing the light to the whole area of the cover plate.

Abstract: A table-top advertising support with illuminated magnifier includes a taller section containing a magnifier or fresnel lens and a lamp-switch-battery assembly in a lower portion and an upper portion having vertically aligned elongated slots formed by cooperation of staggered opposing tabs. The taller section is attached to a shorter section containing a second fresnel lens disposed within a frame.

Abstract: The present invention is an article of manufacture, more particularly a sign. The sign is preferably freestanding, having a post assembly constructed from at least two elongated sections. Each elongated section having two ends, and each elongated section having means for removably connecting one end of the elongated section to the end of another elongated section, thereby creating a post assembly. The bottom end of the post assembly connected to a base, suitable for maintaining the post assembly in a substantially vertical position, and with a top end of the post assembly connected to a sign assembly. One alternative embodiment for the post assembly is to replace one or several of the post sections with springs. An alternative embodiment for the base is a convex bottom, with an outwardly curved section pointing downward. Both of these alternative embodiments, as well as a filled up base promote the upright quality of the present invention.

Abstract: A holder for wearing by a user, slidably, replaceably, and visibly holding an ID card, and replaceably and visibly holding at least one specifically configured charm. The holder includes a frame, a first apparatus allowing the holder to be worn by the user, a second apparatus slidably, replaceably, and visibly holding the ID card, and a third apparatus replaceably and visibly holding the at least one specifically configured charm.

Abstract: An electronic shelf label has a simple structure to be easily installed or removed and is attached and detached only through a predetermined-shaped key so as to prevent unauthorized personnel from removing the electronic shelf label, thereby protecting the electronic shelf label from theft.

Abstract: A document holder adapted to be releasably secured to a surface, said document holder including sealing means for forming a substantially airtight seal between at least a portion of the holder and the surface.

Abstract: A barrel holder for a drop-down barrel weapon with at least one tapped hole for accommodating an interchangeable barrel which ends in a ring shoulder for supporting the edge of a cartridge, wherein a first circumferential section of the ring shoulder is constructed as an axially movable cartridge extractor, and the remaining second circumferential section of the ring shoulder is formed by a separate adapter part which is inserted in modular fashion into the barrel holder.

Abstract: A weapon grip assembly for mating with a weapon without tools is provided. The assembly generally includes a handle, a weapon interface supported by the handle, and an actuator operatively engageable in furtherance of securely affixing the weapon interface to a lower portion of an unaltered handguard of the weapon. The weapon interface generally includes a mount body, and an actuatable locking structure reversibly extendible from the mount body via operative engagement of the actuator.

Abstract: A firearm system includes a foregrip removably mountable to a firearm, the foregrip having a programmable button controlling at least one of an accessory of the firearm and a component of the foregrip.

Abstract: A rail mounting mechanism for coupling an auxiliary device to a weapon has an eccentric hub and a blade with a lever arm that can be used to overcome tolerances in mounting rails to provide a consistent grasp of the rail.

Abstract: The plastic fishing cork is a bobber or float having the shape of an inverted cone. The fishing cork tapers to a point at the lower end, and has a concave upper surface for generating a “popping” noise to attract fish when a fisherman jerks the line. A ring for connecting the fishing cork to the fishing line is centered on the concave upper surface. The fishing cork has a second ring is attached on the lower point of the fishing cork for connecting to a leader holding the hook and bait. The plastic fishing cork has a hollow interior chamber that contains a plurality of rattle chambers that attract the attention of a fish.

Abstract: An animal trap (1) for catching voles dwelling in underground tunnels comprises a housing (2) provided with two openings (11). A closing part (3) which can be moved between a closed position and an open position is mounted in the housing and has a front edge (10) for applying a, preferably fatal, closing force to a vole, wherein the closing part (3) can be held in the open position under spring preloading by means of a retaining arrangement. The closing part (3) can be moved from the closed position into the open position such that on reaching the open position, the closed part (3) is automatically locked by way of the retaining arrangement, which is operatively connected to the triggering mechanism. When the vole enters the opening, the triggering mechanism activates to trigger the closing movement of the closing part (3).

Abstract: A method and a device for utilizing insects feeding at an insect elimination dispenser as a carrier of a pathogen or like material to eliminate additional insects of the same or different species by providing a contamination band affixed to the dispenser in the path of insects feeding at the dispenser and including a material to contaminate insects contacting the contamination band and the insects, after leaving, contaminate other insects of the same or of a different species.

Abstract: Rodent bait station assemblies and methods for assembly and bundling.

Abstract: Described herein are modified fuels with improved properties. The modified fuels are more efficient when compared to conventional fuels such as gasoline. Additionally, the modified fuels burn more efficiently and produce fewer emissions. Finally, the modified fuels also do not require any modifications to existing engines.