Abstract: A method for enhancing the dielectric properties of an electrical cable segment having a central stranded conductor encased in a polymeric insulation jacket and an interstitial void volume in the region of the conductor, including filling the interstitial void volume with a dielectric property-enhancing fluid at a pressure below the elastic limit of the polymeric insulation jacket, and confining the fluid within the interstitial void volume at a residual pressure greater than about 50 psig, with the pressure being imposed along the entire length of the segment but below the elastic limit of the polymeric insulation jacket. Preferably, the residual pressure is sufficient to expand the interstitial void volume along the entire length of the cable segment by at least 5%.

Abstract: A method of manufacture of a wristband includes the steps of providing a bottom substrate. First circuit elements are deposited on the bottom substrate. A dielectric material is deposited at predetermined areas on the bottom substrate. A remainder of the circuit is deposited on the bottom substrate and dielectric materials. A transponder chip is secured to the bottom substrate to form a transponder. A second substrate is affixed to the bottom substrate such that the dielectric material and transponder are disposed between the bottom substrate and second substrate.

Abstract: A multilayer printed wiring board includes one or more resin layers having via-holes and a core layer having via-holes. The via-holes formed in the one or more resin layers are open in the direction opposite to the direction in which the via-holes formed in the core layer are open. A method for manufacturing a multilayer printed wiring board includes a step of preparing a single- or double-sided copper-clad laminate; a step of forming lands by processing the copper-clad laminate; a step of forming a resin layer on the upper surface of the copper-clad laminate, forming openings for via-holes in the resin layer, and then forming the via-holes; and a step of forming openings for via-holes in the lower surface of the copper-clad laminate and then forming the via-holes.

Abstract: A jacket sleeve with grippable tabs provides protection to exposed portions of cable that are connected to an electrical connection. The jacket sleeve can be made as part of the electrical connector or may be connected subsequent to its creation through the use of glues or other adhesives. The jacket sleeve can be made of a material that is more pliable than the electrical connector, making it easier for a lineperson to place the sleeve over an exposed portion of cable. The jacket sleeve can include holes or slots either in the sleeve or in tabs that are attached to the sleeve. A lineperson can place one or more fingers into each hole or slot in order to get a better grip on the sleeve and pull the sleeve over the exposed portion of cable with less slippage and effort on the part of the lineperson.

Abstract: A method of repairing a one-piece annular combustor of a gas turbine engine includes cutting through the combustor liner to separate the combustor into two pieces, repairing the combustor as desired, and then closing the combustor by using a make-up ring, which may be welded in place between the two pieces of the combustor. The make-up ring may be provided with an axial length selected such that an overall length of the combustor after the repair process is substantially equal to an initial overall length of the combustor before the repair.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of using machining to repair a component workpiece (1), such as a turbomachine blade, from a known profile of the component (B), the method comprising a step of deforming (32) the profile (B) using a morphing method so that the deformed profile interpolates a cluster of points (A) measured on the component. Deforming the profile (B) involves comparing each zone of the component workpiece (1) that has excess or insufficient thickness (20) with elementary deformation configurations (EDCs) (5) each in the form of a mesh portion and of points, the elementary deformation configurations (EDCs) (5) being filed in a database (100), the database (100) associating the parameters of the morphing function (101) with each elementary deformation configuration (EDC) (102).

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a beam suitable for providing support to, for example, an automobile body. More specifically, the present invention relates to a steel boxed I-beam structure having compound curves, formed without use of a dedicated fixture or jig. Typically, the steel boxed I-beam structure provides a strong support that can be manufactured with a minimum of effort, and without the use of heavier shop machinery.

Abstract: A hair removal device is provided, comprising a handle and a collapsible reservoir suitable for containing a fluid to be dispensed during use of the hair removal device, the hair removal device additionally comprising a deformably rigid container enclosing the collapsible reservoir, a fluid outlet adapted to allow fluid to exit both the collapsible reservoir and the deformably rigid container, a first one-way valve adapted to allow air to enter but not exit the deformably rigid container, and a pressure applicator, adapted to pressurize air in the deformably rigid container, thereby collapsing the collapsible reservoir and causing fluid to be expelled through fluid outlet.

Abstract: A hair removal device is provided, comprising a handle and a collapsible reservoir suitable for containing a fluid to be dispensed during use of the hair removal device, the hair removal device additionally comprising a container enclosing the collapsible reservoir, a fluid outlet adapted to allow fluid to exit both the collapsible reservoir and the container, an orifice adapted to allow air to flow in or out of the container, and a suction device, adapted to suck fluid out of the collapsible reservoir through fluid outlet. The container can be rigid, deformably rigid, or a combination of both.

Abstract: A razor which includes at least one razor blade, a container for a shaving composition and an electrically powered actuating mechanism, for causing shaving composition from the container to be discharged from the shaving head.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of manufacturing a cutting member (6) of a shaver (1). The method comprises the steps of providing a plate-shaped carrier (10), cutting at least one cutting element (9a, 9b) free from the carrier except for a residual connection between a base (15, 23) of the cutting element and the carrier, and bending the cutting element relative to the carrier. According to the invention the steps of cutting free and bending are performed simultaneously using a tool (11) having a combined punching and bending effect. By using such a tool the action of cutting free is obtained by a tearing process which does not lead to a free space and a loss of material between the cutting element (9a, 9b) and the carrier (10). As a result the strength of the carrier is not reduced by such a free space or loss of material.

Abstract: An improved pole pruner for pruning a limb from a tree is provided which includes structure which grabs or grasps that portion of the tree limb to be detached as the cutting blade of the pole pruner severs the tree limb from the tree thereby preventing the severed tree limb from falling downwardly and injuring the operator of the pole pruner. The operator of the pole pruner may maneuver the pole pruner to a location wherein it is safe to release the severed tree limb from the pole pruner.

Abstract: A power tool includes an inner housing (50) at least partially housed within and spaced from an outer housing (30). The inner housing supports a tool (102, 302), such as a pair of shear blades, and houses a motor (80) that drives the tool. The outer housing includes a grip (14, 18) to be grasped by a user. At least one vibration insulator (71-75) can be disposed between the inner housing and the outer housing and in a manner such that the vibration insulator(s) is(are) protected by the outer housing. An intake opening (60a, 60b) and exhaust opening (64a, 64b) can be formed in the inner housing and can be shielded by respective portions of an inner surface of the outer housing.

Abstract: A cutting tool adapter that, in the preferred embodiment, removably attaches to a rotary power tool, such as die grinder or the like, to convert the rotary power tool into a cutting tool for cutting asphalt composition shingles, linoleum flooring, carpet, drywall and other work materials. In a preferred embodiment, the cutting tool adapter comprises an adapter body, a blade support integral with the adapter body, a cutting blade removably attached to the blade support and a vibrating mechanism disposed inside a chamber of the adapter body and rotatably connected to a rotating assembly of the power tool to rotate therewith and vibrate the cutting blade. In a preferred embodiment, the vibrating mechanism comprises an elongated shaft having one or more eccentric weights attached thereto and disposed above the cutting blade. One or more bearings attached to the shaft can be used to rotatably support the shaft inside the chamber.

Abstract: A cutter tool for cutting the innermost cell of two concentric cells as found in cell-in-cell coverings for architectural openings includes an elongated main body with lateral side extensions defining a space into which an inner cell of a dual cell can pass. Within that space, cutting blades are positioned along opposite sides of the main body of the tool so that relative movement of the tool along a dual cell cuts the inner cell along opposite sides thereof without damaging an outer concentric cell so that an anchor bar can be positioned within the dual cell in engagement with the outer cell for connecting the outer cell to an upper rail or bottom rail of the covering.

Abstract: An affixing pin for penetrating a dry wall includes a pusher handle and a penetrating pin. The penetrating pin has a sharp penetrating end portion, a tail end portion connected with the pusher handle, and an elongated pin body integrally extend portioned between the penetrating end portion and the tail end portion, wherein the penetrating pin has a non-circular cross section defining at least one penetrating corner having a predetermined inclination angle between two corresponding outer surfaces of the penetrating pin; such that when the penetrating pin is rotatably pressed towards the dry wall by the pusher handle, the sharp penetrating end portion is arranged to rotatably penetrate the dry wall, in which the penetrating corner substantially assists optimally breaking the dry wall so as to maintain an optimal performance of the affixing pin in penetrating the dry wall while maintaining secure engagement between the penetrating pin and the dry wall after penetration thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to a reciprocating saw that includes a reciprocatable spindle for supporting a saw blade for reciprocating sawing movement. A body houses a motor and a drive mechanism driven by the motor. The drive mechanism selectively drives the spindle and the body supports the spindle. A grip extends outwardly from the body adjacent a center of gravity of the saw so as to allow an operator to operate the reciprocating saw with a first hand and support a workpiece being cut with a second hand.

Abstract: A calendar indicating device can include easy placement through a north-south block (1) to orient an equinox line (3) to provide sunrise shadow indications of one or more solstice events such as the summer solstice or the winter solstice at the moment of sunrise. Designs can be based on remnants of artifacts that included some of the possible components, even for prehistoric man, in one integral stone device built from a stone base (2). Embodiments may include sunset indicator(s), solar altitude indicator(s), indicators for the maximum solar altitudes on the summer and/or winter solstice dates, and alignment aid(s).

Abstract: An optical device capable of measuring a condition such as deflection of a cylindrical body such as utility pole or cylindrical column precisely and rapidly is provided. The optical device has a telescope with a projection plate. The projection plate has a reference scale made of a plurality of full or substantially full circles arranged concentrically about a central axis of the telescope or a plurality of circular arcs arranged symmetrically about the central axis.

Abstract: A construction hole alignment device includes a tapered body having a smaller diameter first end, a larger diameter second end, and a series of stepped sections having progressively larger diameters extending between the first and second ends. The body has a central axis extending between the first and second ends, and the first end of the body includes a center aligned with the central axis. Each of the stepped sections has an annular outer wall. The tapered body includes flanges extending outwardly from the central axis for interconnecting adjacent stepped sections. The tapered body is insertable into a first construction hole until the outer diameter of one of the stepped sections matches the inner diameter of the first construction hole, whereby the center at the first end of the inserted body defines a target location for a second construction hole on a second floor.

Abstract: A height recording system includes a telescopic rule formed from a head and a telescopic assembly used to vary a distance between one support end forming a base for the telescopic assembly and an upper end supporting the head. The height recording system comprises: a measurement system that measures the distance; a receiver including photosensitive cell(s) to detect an optical beam output from a laser system; a module starts or validates a height measurement by the measurement system starting the measurement or the validation in response to the module receiving a determined signal from the receiver; the determined signal being representative of the laser beam being detected by one of the photosensitive cells.

Abstract: A coordinate measurement device comprises an articulated arm having a first end, a second end, and a plurality of jointed arm segments therebetween. Each arm segment defines at least one axis of rotation. A laser scanner assembly is coupled to the second end of the arm and is rotatable about a last axis of rotation of the articulated arm. The laser scanner assembly comprises a laser and an image sensor. The laser is positioned on an opposite side of the last axis of rotation from the image sensor.

Abstract: A tool for mounting at electric outlet device may include an one gang template to mount a one gang electric outlet device, and a two gang template to mount a two gang electric outlet device. The one gang template may be positioned within the two gang template. The tool may include a first leveling device, and the tool may include a second leveling device. The first leveling device and the second leveling device may be positioned within the one gang template, and the one gang template may include a substantially L-shaped slit. The two gang template may include a substantially L-shaped slit, and the tool may include a marking device holder for holding a marking device. The marking device holder may be positioned within the one gang template.

Abstract: A flange alignment pin which includes a non-ferrous pin with a magnetic positioner secured to and extending radially from the pin.

Abstract: A device for creating a chalk drawing on a surface includes a base adapted to rest on the surface, a housing cover rotatably connected to the base and a direction indicator indicating a rotational position of the housing cover with respect to the base. A tape measure assembly is connected to the housing cover and includes a tape measure that may be moved between extended and contracted conditions. The tape measure includes a distal end portion. A position of the distal end portion of the tape measure and a rotational position of the housing cover with respect to the base establish coordinates for a plot point of the chalk drawing. A method for creating a chalk drawing using the device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic coordinatometer, including multiple buses, and multiple connecting plates. The bus is formed by multiple rulers connected via the connecting plates, and the rulers have the same length. The coordinatometer is not affected by environment noise or fluctuation of signal level, and is capable of stably operating in harsh environments. Moreover, the coordinatometer is light and no hoisting equipment is required. Production, transportation and installation of the coordinatometer are convenient.

Abstract: The present instant reading oil dipstick automatically extracts a representative column of oil from the crankcase oil reservoir. Such is done inside of a translucent fluoroplastic tube. A machined brass slide valve, with sealing O-rings, fits inside of the metal dipstick tubing leading into the engine crankcase. When the dipstick is withdrawn for checking oil level, the slide valve automatically closes over an air vent in the plastic tubing, thus preventing the oil that is inside the bottom of the tubing from running out. The oil level can be ascertained, easily—even in low light levels—without having to wipe off the oil from the outside of the dipstick, and without having to reinsert the dipstick one or more times.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ductless dryer having a heat exchanger module in accordance with the present invention. The heat exchanger module is configured to have a water-supplying inlet disposed at an outlet for air and to be provided with a sealing unit, a drain recess and a leakage preventing protrusion. Thus, a dehumidifying performance for humid air is enhanced. Accordingly, it is capable of preventing mold from being gathered on a wall of an installation space caused by exhausting the air in which moisture is not removed. Also, it is capable of preventing a user in the installation space from feeling unpleasant caused by exhausting the air in which the moisture is not removed to the installation space.

Abstract: An item of footwear comprises an upper adapted to receive a foot of the wearer. A sole is secured to a bottom surface of the upper. A shell is positioned on a front-end portion of the upper so as to cover the toe region of the upper. The shell has an extension projecting below a junction between the upper and the sole to cover at least the junction in the toe region of the item of footwear.

Abstract: Articles of footwear include a textile upper member with an exterior constructed from knitted textile material, the exterior including a region with stability ribs and a second unribbed region. The region(s) having stability ribs may be located, for example: along a lateral midfoot side of the upper member; along a forefoot portion of the upper member; and/or along a medial midfoot side of the upper member. Other articles of footwear include an upper member having exterior and interior textile elements joined together in a stitchless manner at the foot-receiving opening of the upper member. The exterior surface of this upper member also may include one or more regions with stability structures. The stitchless textile engagement techniques can provide a smooth, non-bulky, and breathable joint that does not require thick layers of textile material in contact with or adjacent the wearer's foot.

Abstract: Footwear, footwear inserts and socks that include a cavity adapted to receive a portion of an individual's heel foot to reduce contact forces. The cavity can be adapted to contain a liquid, a solid or two layers of material in which the stiffness of the layers differ.

Abstract: An insole providing cushioning and control of foot motion. The insole includes a stability cradle and pods secured to the underside of the insole core or base. A lateral heel pod and a medial heel pod have differing material properties selected to help control foot pronation.

Abstract: An improved resilient shoe includes a heel having a cavity extending under the instep portion of the shoe's upper housing compression springs, a mainspring located at approximately the heelstrike point and two auxiliary springs for stability located forward of the mainspring toward the toe. The action of the springs is distributed throughout the sole by a resilient layer of softer rubber in the bottom pad of the heel portion. In an alternate embodiment, the structural walls of the heel portion are configured such that the heel flexes responsive to the forces of the wearer's weight and the captive springs. The shoe is preferably further configured such that external air enters around the wearer's foot and flows through holes in the sole and into the heel, and is controllably directed out to the exterior of the shoe through a one-air air exhaust valve thereby ventilating the wearer's foot while walking.

Abstract: An article of footwear including an upper formed of a flexible upper material and a sole formed of a flexible sole material, wherein the sole is rolled, folded, or collapsed onto itself to reduce the volume of the article of footwear. The article of footwear in a collapsed state can then be packaged in a container. This container can be dispensed by a vending machine in a convenient urban area.

Abstract: Footwear having an integral compartment in the sole for carrying items, such as, for example, keys, money, identification cards, credit or debit cards, medication, gum and lip balm. The integral compartment may be positioned at numerous different places along the sole of the footwear and may have one or more access points. Additionally, the integral compartment may include one of many different possible access mechanisms and may optionally include a latching mechanism and/or a locking mechanism. The compartment may also be fully removable from the footwear to be carried separately. Furthermore, the compartment may be waterproof and/or provide a watertight seal.

Abstract: Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. The articles may include one or more reinforcements configured to provide added durability to various regions of the articles. In addition, the articles may be formed from two or more materials in a single rapid manufacturing process. The rapid manufacturing additive fabrication technique may also include using of varying intensities of the laser to fuse material to form the articles.

Abstract: Various articles, such as footwear, apparel, athletic equipment, watchbands, and the like, and methods of forming those articles are presented. The articles are generally formed, in whole or in part, using rapid manufacturing techniques, such as laser sintering, stereolithography, solid deposition modeling, and the like. The use of rapid manufacturing allows for relatively economical and time efficient manufacture of customized articles. The articles may include one or more reinforcements configured to provide added durability to various regions of the articles. In addition, the articles may be formed from two or more materials in a single rapid manufacturing process. The rapid manufacturing additive fabrication technique may also include using of varying intensities of the laser to fuse material to form the articles.

Abstract: A self propelled snow removal machine that comprises a carriage assembly an engine for driving electrical motors for supplying motive power, a battery for recharging the electric motor a switch for turning the engine on and off. Ground engaging supporting wheels, a computer receiver control panel mounted on the carriage assembly to receive signals from the remote control. The remote control to send the signal to the receiver control panel mounted on the carriage assembly and direct the self propelled snow remover machine in any direction. The transversely mounted power nylon brush powered by the electrical motor. A cover on top of the power nylon brush to protect from the snow.

Abstract: A mobile, platform mounted excavator which may include a vacuum container and a device which will create a vacuum condition within the vacuum container. A water container, water pump, hoses and spray nozzles may be mounted on the platform and may be used for cleaning, jettering out conduits, and loosening earthen material. An articulated boom may be pivotably mounted on the platform and the articulated boom may have the added feature of having a means for coupling and supporting in stabilizing in place, auxiliary tools which are useful for accessing, servicing or repairing in ground utilities. The mobile platform mounted systems may have sensors to measure the physical quantities of the service or repair operation. A data logger, a PLC, an RFID, a camera, a GPS, a utility mapping program and wireless communication may be used for documenting, displaying and storing data related to a utility servicing operation. The above described mobile platform system may be mounted to a variety of vehicles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sub-sea trenching machine (16) including two cutter units (26a, 26b). The cutter units are preferably chain cutter units. The cutter units are mounted to be moveable from a use position in which the cutter units are juxtaposed or spaced a limited distance apart to a stowed condition in which the cutter units are sufficiently spaced apart to allow mounting of an elongate workpiece (18) such as a pipe or cable onto the trenching machine.

Abstract: A bucket (B) that is applicable interchangeably to operating machines provided with hydraulic or electric plant, equipped with one or more rotors (R) actuated by one or more hydraulic or electric (M) engines or gear motors fed by the hydraulic or electric circuit resting inside operating machines or outside the bucket.

Abstract: A large bucket of the kind used in mineral extraction in mining works in which its door has been configured with a metal structural frame and a rubber retaining surface, achieving to lower the general weight of the bucket and the unavailability due to wear or fissures.

Abstract: A parking stand assembly for a loader (18), the assembly including a parking stand having a support leg (40) pivotally attached to a loader arm, said parking stand being movable between a retracted position and an extended position; retaining latch (36) for releasably securing said parking stand in the extended position, wherein said retaining means is released by a portion (34) of said loader (18) engaging the retaining latch.

Abstract: A steaming system (100) comprises a steam generator (120), a removable water tank (130) for holding and supplying water to the steam generator (120); and a dosing device (140) for supplying an amount of a water treatment agent to the water tank (130). The dosing device is configured to be triggered by a movement of the water tank (130) relative to the steam generator (120).

Abstract: An ironing board for multifunctional use comprising a base (1), a body (5) with a work surface (6), which body has a first longitudinal axis (I-I) and is connected to the base. A column (7) extends between the body and the base, the column having a second longitudinal axis (II-II) and a tilting means. The tilting means is arranged for tilting the body about a tilting axis (T-T) extending substantially perpendicularly to both the first axis and the second axis. A system comprises such an ironing board and an iron for cooperation with the ironing board. The invention further relates to a method for refreshing an article and a method for pressing an article.

Abstract: A new kind of greeting card uses the stock removed from a cut opening to create a raised portion on another page. To make the card, a die cuts around a portion of the perimeter of an area on the stock that will be transferred to form the raised portion of the card. This transfer area is temporarily left in place in its original position on the stock. Adhesive is applied to an adhesive area on either the back of the transfer area or on the portion of the stock that will form the page where the transfer area will be adhered. When the stock is folded into a card, the adhesive is sandwiched between the back of the transfer area and the portion of the stock where the transfer area is to be adhered. When the card is opened, the transfer area is separated from its original position, creating a cut opening on one page of the card. The adhesive holds the transfer area to the other page, creating a raised portion on that page. In a multi-page card, transfer areas from multiple pages can be stacked on top of each other.

Abstract: A handle with advertising areas is an advertisement display device for use on the poles in bus, subway, and so on. The device can be installed on and removed from a handrail easily and can help people hold on easier and better than on handrail. This device has a fixing part and a handle part connecting by a knitting strip ring. The device has five gaps to hold advertisement sheets and dispensing tracts. Advertisement sheet and tracts can be removably inserted into a gap. Each tract has an exposed end outside the handle part for people to take it out. Fastening members are provided for clamping the multi-piece device onto a handrail.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pen or other writing instrument removably displaying a photograph or other image. The pen includes a body element and a transparent display barrel removably disposable over the body element. The display barrel has an inner diameter slightly larger than the outer diameter of the body element, defining a chamber for displaying the photo. The display barrel is removably secured around the body element with a securing means.

Abstract: This invention is directed toward packs, pads, sheets or rolls of repositionable and reusable sticky notes that are pre-printed with one or more themes, thereby enabling a user of the invention to decorate a home, office, or other structure with the sticky notes to convey a message or expression. The sticky notes are complied in the traditional fashion, with each note having a portion near the top, side, center or bottom or all over if on a roll or sheet which has removable, semi-sticky glue which allows it to stick to a wall. Because the sticky notes are easily removed from the pack, and are pre-printed with the desired message, they are easily placed in large or small quantities on a mirror, wall, floor, ceiling, car, seat, file folder, scrapbook or other hard or soft surface in a decorative manner to send a bold message.

Abstract: A crystal ball includes a crystal ball body holding a fluid and an ornamental in the fluid, and a base that supports the crystal ball body and has a fluid chamber and a protruding portion downwardly extending from the inner top wall of the fluid chamber and defining an exhaust hole in air communication between the inside space of the crystal ball body and the fluid chamber for guiding air bubbles out of the crystal ball body into the fluid chamber inside the base when the crystal ball is turned upside down.