Abstract: A pipe-cutting system contains a light beam implement for generating a visibly recognizable light spot on a pipe to be cut in a plane which is radial to the cutting tool's axis of rotation and which passes through the cutting edge of the cutting tool.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a tactical knife. The knife, in certain embodiments, includes a handle and a blade. The blade may further be formed so as to include a sharp edge, a sharp serrated edge, a non-sharp serrated edge and a gut hook. In certain embodiments, the handle may house a light source so the knife may be used in poorly lit environments and/or in combination with a gun. A power source may be housed inside of the handle and the handle may also include a dome switch to operate the light source. Sufficient sealant is placed in strategic locations throughout the handle so as to make the knife of certain embodiments of the present invention water resistant.

Abstract: A power tool according to the present invention comprising a working head including a working element, the working head is mounted on a first shaft with a first axis and can be rotated about the first axis, a gripping part, an adjusting mechanism connected between the working head and the gripping part, wherein the adjusting mechanism comprises at least a first transmission element and a second transmission element which are engaged with each other, the first transmission element is connected fixedly to the working head and mounted on the first shaft, the second transmission element is mounted on a hollow rod with an axis, the hollow rod can be rotated relative to the gripping part, a locking means for collectively locking the angular position of the working head mounted on the hollow rod. The arrangement simplifies the structure of the power tool, while facilitating the adjusting operation.

Abstract: A cutting knife, in particular for cutting food, comprises a blade being disposed rotatably about a rotation axis and a drive being designed as an electric motor, which comprises a rotating rotor and a stationary stator, which interact for driving the blade and which impart a rotational movement on the blade during operation of the cutting knife. Herein, the rotor is rotatable about the rotation axis, is connected in a rotationally fixed manner with the blade and rotates during operation of the cutting knife together with the blade about the rotation axis. In this way, a cutting knife is provided which is improved with regard to its construction such that the driving of the blade is simplified and the manageability of the cutting knife is improved.

Abstract: A rotary paper trimmer includes work board and a blade unit is slidably engaged with the rail on the work board. The blade unit includes a space and a locking member is inserted into the space and biased by a spring. The locking member includes two hooks. A blade carrier carries a blade and includes two lugs which are inserted into two insertion holes in the blade unit. The lugs have two respective through holes with which the hooks of the locking member are engaged. The blade carrier is easily removed from the blade unit by pushing the locking member to disengage the hooks from the through holes of the lugs of the blade carrier, so that a new blade can be installed again.

Abstract: In a rotating grass trimmer, a top loading line blade and corresponding head securely hold the cutting lines with multiple orientations of the line blade. An alternative embodiment provides a simplified loading scheme where a cutting line is loaded into the trimmer head from its outside, through a line outlet to a fixed receiver without the need for a moving or mechanical line gripping or biting type mechanism. With this construction, a worn line can be replaced by pulling it back out or by reversing it back through the same outlet from which it was initially inserted. The design eliminates practically all of the costs associated with the current state of the art rapid loading mechanisms as there is no physical compression, gripping or biting into the line by any mechanical or moving mechanism. Additionally, the line is insertable in multiple orientations.

Abstract: Handheld tactical knife combining structural features of a structurally advantageous and stress distributing base cross section (FIG. 2A), a penetrating tip (220), tapers in perpendicular axis along the blade length (FIG. 2, FIG. 3), and a cutting edge (212). The preferred embodiment contains scallops (214), a gut hook (218), and a penetrating chisel-type tip (220).

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed of a drive apparatus for a reciprocating tool, that comprises a housing, a rotatable drive shaft assembly located in the housing, an elongated plunger located in the housing for reciprocating motion, the plunger having a front end portion for attaching a cutting blade thereto, a rotary joint elongated rocker having a lower end portion with a lower pivot connection to the housing and an upper end with an upper pivot connection to a mid portion of the plunger, a wobble plate interface operatively connected to the drive shaft assembly, a lower portion having an effective lower pivot connection, the interface also having an upper pivot connection to a rear portion of the plunger and configured to reciprocate the plunger generally in its lengthwise direction during alternating cutting and return strokes, the distances between the upper and lower pivot connections of both the rocker and wobble plate interface together with the distance between the upper pivot connections thereof to the plu

Abstract: A metal piercing device is useful for creating vent holes in containers. The device has ergonomic and safety features including a removable guard that protects from accidental exposure to the piercing element while doubling as a hanger.

Abstract: A tilt sensor includes a light emitting element and two light receiving elements accommodated in a case. The case is formed with an inner space in which a rolling member is provided in a freely movable manner by the pulling force of gravity. A cover plate is fixed to the case to close the inner space. The cover plate is provided with an irregular, inner ceiling surface that is exposed to the inner surface so as to come into sliding contact with the rolling member.

Abstract: A method of calibrating a measurement scale in a motorised scanning head using a reference artefact is described. The method comprises the step of rotating a surface sensing device, such as a scanning probe, mounted on the scanning head about at least one axis of the scanning head to move the surface sensing device into a plurality of different angular orientations relative to the reference artefact. A step is then performed of measuring, with the surface sensing device, at least one property of the reference artefact at each of the different angular orientations. An error map or function is then created for at least one measurement scale of the scanning head using the properties of the reference artefact measured and optionally known or calibrated properties of that reference artefact. The method may comprise use of co-ordinate positioning apparatus, such as a co-ordinate measuring machine, to move the scanning head. The reference artefact may comprise a single feature or an array of features.

Abstract: In a machine tool having an on-board measuring machine and controlled by a numerical controller, a method of measuring a shape of a workpiece presets a reference point for temperature drift correction on the workpiece, moves a probe to the reference point, resets a coordinate system of the probe to correct a temperature drift of the probe, and carries out shape measurement of the workpiece along a first measuring path. Next, the method moves the probe to the reference point again, resets the coordinate system of the probe to correct a temperature drift of the probe again, and carries out shape measurement of the workpiece along a second measuring path. Thereafter, similar temperature drift correction is carried out for each measuring path until the shape measurement of the workpiece is carried out along the last measuring path.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lyophilized reagent, including mounting a plurality of reagent cartridges in which a liquid reagent is loaded in a tray including one or more tunnel-shaped first rails having opened end portions in a lengthwise direction and an opening formed in the top of the one or more first rails; closing the opened end portions, placing the tray in a lyophilizer and lyophilizing the liquid reagent according to a lyophilizing program.

Abstract: According to a method for drying fuels in the form of dust, particularly to be fed to a gasification process, such as coal, petroleum coke, biological waste, or the like, wherein the fuel (1) is crushed in a mill (2) and fed to a filter/separator (3) by means of a propellant and drying gas, and at least part of the propellant/drying gas in the circuit is returned to the mill (2) after heating, the known disadvantages are not only to be avoided, but particularly a cost-effective milling and drying method and a corresponding system are to be provided, having low emissions and a low inert gas requirement. This is achieved according to the method in that part of the propellant/drying gas flow is cooled down and dehumidified in a spray tower (6), or the like, wherein part of the dried gas exiting the spray tower is fed to the environment and/or a firing process, and the other part is returned to the propellant/drying gas flow.

Abstract: A method and an installation or machine for screening and drying strand material. The strand material still in the moist state is screened with a screening device into at least two different fractions of strand material. At least one of the screened fractions is fed to at least one dryer, and the feeding of the strand material to the dryer is carried out by means of a conveying device, which is controlled by a control unit. The control unit assures a uniform, predetermined weight and/or volume input into the dryer(s) by measuring the mass and/or the weight per unit area of the strand material by means of a measuring device.

Abstract: This disclosure reveals a combination of embodiments that increase the evaporation rate of liquid solutions when subjected to blow-down gas flows. Certain gas flow separator baffles or framed inserts with vanes may be especially effective to enhance evaporation when combined with aggressive blow-down flow rates and centrifugal force. The centrifugal force applied to the evaporating liquid protects sample integrity by preventing the solution(s) from splashing out of the drying container. Such splashing, when high blow-down gas flow rates are directed into the sample containers, affects yield and purity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a well-being body drier and a method for controlling it. More specifically, the present invention relates to a body drier designed to remove moisture in a bathroom to thereby inhibit various bacterium and smell, to blow uniform hot air to thereby prevent skin from excessively drying and prevent skin diseases, to reduce a mechanical noise due to an action of air guide without change of blast pressure, and to warm bathroom air upon senior's bathing to thereby prevent taking cold, and to a method for controlling the body drier which blows a hot air while repeated revolving within a range of a certain angle a discharge opening to a head part, a body part and a leg part of users.

Abstract: A shoe structure for foot strike energy dissipation employs compressible members each having an internal void containing a first working fluid. A set of mating compressible members are each connected to a related one of the first compressible members through a fluid conduit such that the first working fluid is transferred from the related compressible member to the mating compressible member responsive to compression induced by foot strike. A sole pad and a foot bed intermediately constrain the compressible members. Resilient structural members are placed intermediate the compressible members to deform responsive to compression of the foot bed induced by foot strike provide both energy dissipation and resilient recovery of the compression cylinders to their uncompressed state. The sole pad and foot bed are interconnected by a peripheral wall forming a cavity which contains a second working fluid that is transmissible between the compressible members responsive to compression of the foot bed.

Abstract: The invention provides an orthotic heel support device comprising a heel lift, at least one securing strap connected to the back of the heel lift, at least one fastening strap, connected to the securing strap, and at least one foot strap, separated from the fastening strap.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes a group of interchangeable heels. Each heel in the group may be removably associated with the article of footwear. A finger-operable locking mechanism prevents a heel that has been secured to the article of footwear from unintentionally moving toward a toe region. Similarly, a tab positioned at the rear of the article of footwear inhibits a heel that has been secured to the article of footwear from unintentionally moving away from the toe region.

Abstract: A snowboard boot incorporating techniques for making the process of tightening and loosening the laces of a snowboard boot more convenient for the wearer is disclosed. The snowboard boot may be provided with at least two independent lacing zones, the tensions of which are separately adjustable by the wearer. The zones may be secured by pulling on two laces, each of which tightens one of the two independent lacing zones. This arrangement allows the wearer to simultaneously tighten each zone, providing the wearer with the “feel” as though he or she is tightening a conventional single lacing zone snowboard boot. The laces may to be simultaneously, yet independently secured by a lace lock at the upper and/or forward region of the snowboard boot. Slack may be created to facilitate loosening of the snowboard boot and easy removal of a foot from the snowboard boot by unhooking the lace from the lace guide without a corresponding distance of lace traveling through the lace lock.

Abstract: Gliding board equipment systems and individual components are disclosed herein. A gliding board equipment system of one embodiment includes a boot having an upper cuff and a lower boot. The upper cuff of the boot defines opposed slots, and a respective pin passes through each slot to couple the upper cuff to the lower boot and allow the upper cuff to move laterally relative to the lower boot. Means are included for selectively covering at least one portion of each slot to restrict movement of the upper cuff relative to the lower boot.

Abstract: A football/soccer shoe (1) is disclosed. The shoe (1) includes a shoe body (3) having a heel (5) at one end and a toe (7) at the other, with sides (9) extending therebetween. The toe (7) includes a concave portion (11) for engaging a football/soccer ball during kicking of the ball. The concave portion (11) has a radius of around 11 cm, which substantially corresponds to that of a standard football/soccer ball.

Abstract: Provided is, among other things, a shoe having a sole that includes multiple layers and an upper attached to and extending above the sole. In addition, the shoe includes a tab having: (1) a first portion, located between adjacent layers of the sole and thus hidden from view, that is imprinted with identification information pertaining to the shoe and (2) a second portion that is visible during ordinary use of the shoe.

Abstract: The invention discloses a resilient support having a slit in the heel part.

Abstract: A secondary lift mechanism configured for quick attachment to an existing snowplow assembly. A secondary lift mechanism is intended as a backup lift mechanism in the event the primary lift mechanism of a snowplow assembly fails. The secondary lift mechanism (the secondary snowplow lift mechanism) is attachable to the lift arm of any of a variety of snowplow assemblies without the use of tools. A novel mounting plate allows the secondary snowplow lift mechanism to be quickly ad easily attached to a variety of lift arm configurations common to various snowplow assemblies. the secondary snowplow lift mechanism restores vertical control of the moldboard when the primary lift mechanism has failed.

Abstract: There is provided a fluid pressure drive unit that can fulfill a position holding function stably even when an external force acts during the time when the position is held, the unit being used, for example, for the right and left angle adjustment of a snow plow blade. There is provided a first excessive load relief valve 6 for letting a working fluid escape from a bottom-side pipe line 10a, which connects the bottom-side port of a single-rod double acting cylinder 2 to the bottom side of an operate check valve 4, to a rod-side pipe line 10b, which connects the rod-side port of the single-rod double acting cylinder 2 to the rod side of the operate check valve 4, and there is provided a second excessive load relief valve 7 for letting the working fluid escape from the rod-side pipe line 10b to a tank 3. Also, there is provided a negative pressure preventing check valve 8 for allowing the working fluid to flow into the bottom-side pipeline 10a from the tank 3.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hose band connector for connecting hose band elements, which each comprise a plurality of hoses for lines arranged in a band or strip. The hose connector comprises a flange carrier with two connecting sides as well as fixing devices, with which the hoses are flanged to the connecting sides. According to the invention at least one receiving element for a plug-type connection between a first electric line and a second electric line is formed on the flange carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ironing shoe (10) comprising a garment contact surface (15) and having a means for accommodating a garment care agent such as an anti microbial agent, wherein accommodating the means is formed at least by the garment contact surface accommodating the garment care agent, which garment contact surface is capable of transferring the garment care agent to a piece of garment. By contacting the garment contact surface with the piece of garment, as is done during ironing, the agent is transferred to the garment. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing an ironing shoe.

Abstract: A license plate holder for automobiles which allows the maximum viewable area for the plate and offers weather protection. This invention avoids the problem of the license plate frame, tabs and mounting holes covering portions of the plate. The plate is held firmly in the cover even when the plate thickness varies and the cover attaches to the automobile at the back side.

Abstract: An object identification apparatus for efficiently distinguishing an object. The object identification apparatus generally includes a body comprised of a unitary one-piece structure, wherein the body is comprised of an expandable material throughout thereof. The body includes a band portion and an identification portion linearly connected to form a non-ending circular structure to encircle an object, such as a beverage container. The identification portion includes a marking space for writing thereupon with a writing utensil. The identification portion is also generally larger in height and thickness than the band portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multipurpose advertisement board having a film between glass plates of a double glazed window, wherein pieces of steel wire are provided to respective ends of the film and the pieces of steel wire can be wound around winding rollers, so that the multipurpose advertisement board can display a variety of patterns printed on the film, and also can act as a normal glass window. The multipurpose advertisement board includes a double glazed window that includes two or more glass plates, a film moving in the space of the double glazed window, an upper winding roller and a lower winding roller installed at the upper and lower portions of the double glazed window for winding the film, pieces of steel wire connected to the left and right ends of the film, and steel wire winding grooves provided to the upper and lower winding rollers.

Abstract: A reflective sheet material for use on exterior signs and exposed surfaces includes a sheet member having a series of adjacent, parallel primary grooves extending across at least one surface. Each group is defined by first and second elongate facets forming an angle of at least 90 degrees in a plane perpendicular to the surface and to the length of the facets. A thin opaque, reflective layer extends over the surface in the region of the grooves and conforms to the series of grooves so as to form a series of associated angular grooves. A transparent material extends over and substantially fills these angular grooves, thereby forming a substantially smooth outer surface which is located at or close to the top edges of the grooves. The sheet material can be flexible or rigid.

Abstract: An improved light emitting diode (LED) road sign plate includes a plate seat, fixed mount, light guide plate, LED lights and graphical text shield. The fixed mount is provided with grooved rail. Several LED lights are embedded into the holding tank, and the light guide plate adhered with graphical text shield is incorporated into the grooved rail. The LED light source emits rays towards the center, and the opening is sealed by the adhesive tape. After being energized, a few LED lights emit light sources for the central graphical road signs, then the light guide plate makes its uniform rays penetrate the graphical text shield for outwards irradiation and clear visualization of the graphical road signs, thus saving the electricity and extending the service life with better assembly.

Abstract: The ballcap banner is a team flag or banner that integrates 7?×5? pockets for the storage of baseball caps. Only the ballcap banner evolves a team flag/banner into a multi-pocketed storage device allowing users to display their team pride while conveniently storing their baseball caps. Grommets at the four corners allow the user to hang the banner on the back of a door or on a wall.

Abstract: An transportable presentation support system comprised of a standup, multi-pocket display chart is presented. The chart has the additional features of a transparent slot pocket that runs the length and width of the display chart that accommodates a background poster, over which symbol and word cards can be placed in the transparent pockets covering the front of the display chart. The cards can illustrate the underlying poster. The display chart itself can be transparent and can have transparent slot pockets and transparent card pockets on both sides of the standup. The sides of the standup are held together with a fanfold bottom, which permits the display chart to stand on its end on a table or other surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tubular support (12) comprising a composite layer of resin and longitudinal arranged first fibers (66), said tubular support (12) further comprising longitudinal arranged second fibers (68) that are concentrated in discrete domains along the circumference of the tubular support, said second fibers having a Tensile modulus that is higher than the Tensile modulus of said first fibers.

Abstract: A frame assembly for the display of holiday or seasonal decorations such as greeting cards, decorative lights, craft work, art objects and the like. The frame assembly includes a frame having a channel defined in a front surface of the frame along a margin thereof and a plurality of clips for securely retaining decorative items to the frame. The clip has a clip arm for securing the decorative items. The clip is attached to the frame by cooperative engagement of a finger and a latch arm extending from the clip, wherein the finger engages the frame channel and the latch arm engages a back surface of the frame.

Abstract: An arcuate magazine for a firearm, such as a rifle or carbine, which has a keyway and follower assembly for delivering rounds of ammunition one at a time to the firing area of the firearm and which may be fabricated from a single piece of metal and have a smooth interior free of welds and rough spots. The invention also includes a method of making such a magazine which includes the steps of deep drawing and wiping the magazine body under substantial pressure using a progressive die having numerous stations.

Abstract: An aiming device is provided. The aiming device includes an erector tube assembly, a moving plate and a crosshair. The moving plate, disposed on the erector tube assembly, is movable along a direction. The crosshair is disposed on the moving plate. When the moving plate moves, the crosshair moves with the moving plate along the direction.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for fishing lures having a connector member and a cleaning member wherein when a fishing lure is brought into contact with the cleaning member, the cleaning member removes debris disposed on the fishing lure.

Abstract: A method for masking human scent on clothing and gear for used for hunting is provided. The method involves filling a breathable bag with natural materials, such as leaves, twigs, needles and other foliage. The natural scent of the materials is transferred to the clothing and gear using a dryer. The natural scent effectively masks the hunter's human scent.

Abstract: The conventional wire guide, constructed as described above, has the following problems. In the case of the above-mentioned construction of the line guide portion as illustrated in FIGS. 17 and 18, the angle formed by the portion where the line guide portion (4) and the fishing line are most strongly held in contact with each other, that is, the portion of the line guide (4) at maximum distance from the surface (21) of the fishing rod (1), and by the longitudinal direction of the base (3), that is, the advancing direction A of the fishing line (5), is a right angle (?4). Therefore, the slipping resistance offered to the fishing line, in particular, the resistance at the time of slipping start is large, which adversely affects the flying of the fishing line at the time of surf casting and the feel of use.

Abstract: A resilient fishing lure, which simulates the movement of live bait when a fisherman tugs on the fishing line, includes a molded, resilient worm/amphibian larvae-like body. The body is unitary, having a head equipped with a longitudinal aperture, an attached tail equipped with at least two apertures, and at least one hook secured to the body. A fishing line is routed, first through the longitudinal aperture in the head, then in an “S” pattern through the remaining apertures, and secured to the body through the aperture farthest from the head. Resiliently-hinged jaw flaps on an anterior portion of the head open to positions of maximum hydrodynamic drag when the lure is pulled forward through the water, thereby transferring a portion of the pulling force to the tail so that is transformed from an elongate configuration to a serpentine configuration.

Abstract: A fishing lure that includes a bait head, bait body and an attachable action lip, where the lure can provide a realistic swimming action or a twitching or jerking motion when used for jigging. The action lip is mounted in a bowed attitude between a bait head rearwardly pointing lip stop wire and at a lip center keyhole opening that is fitted onto an eyelet that extends from the bait head nose, where the lip stop wire is mounted to extend rearwardly from a bait head rear lower edge, with the bait head nose eyelet to receive a fishing line attached thereto.

Abstract: The invention concerns a two-stage process for the manufacture of a colloid of iron oxide, and results in the dispersion of the desired iron oxide particles within a carrier fluid by a mixture of mono- and polycarboxylic acids providing excellent properties to the colloid. The process also has the advantage of preserving the physical form of the iron oxide particles, allowing any desired properties of the iron oxide core (such as crystal form or magnetism) to be maintained within the colloid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of monitoring and optimizing the concentration of a denaturant composition in a fuel ethanol. The method includes adding a known amount of the denaturant composition to the fuel ethanol to create a treated fuel ethanol. A measured spectroscopic absorbance or transmittance signal provides information for determining the concentration of the denaturant composition in the fuel ethanol. A component in the denaturant composition is capable of providing the spectroscopic absorbance or transmittance signal or capable of being chemically derivatized to provide a spectroscopic absorbance or transmittance signal. Based upon the measured spectroscopic absorbance or transmittance signal, the concentration of the additive composition in the fuel ethanol may be adjusted.

Abstract: Embodiments presented herein describe an apparatus and method to convert carbonaceous materials, particularly biomass and those biomass resources which are remotely located, into a high performance solid fuel. This method, and the apparatus described as the means to accomplish this method, provides a continuous process which can be completely powered by the energy contained in the biomass. The heat, mechanical power and electrical power are provided from the energy in the biomass, through the methods described. In this way, the apparatus is free to operate in remote locations, where no power or auxiliary fuel sources are available.

Abstract: A method for converting biomass into higher-energy-density solids, in particular carbon, humus or peat, is described. In the method, organic substances from the biomass are suspended in water to form a suspension and at least a part of the suspension to be converted is heated to a reaction temperature and is converted into higher-energy-density solids by hydrothermal carbonization at elevated pressure. The conversion is carried out in a reaction volume which is located underneath the Earth's surface. Uniformity of the product quality and an increase in the economic efficiency of the process are achieved by the method.

Abstract: An apparatus designed to securely hang any size pot to all types of fences, for the purpose of growing flowers or various vegetable plants off the ground and in confined areas. The fence pot hanger can be manufactured to a preset pot size with no adjustments, or can be manufactured with an adjustable spring rim holder that fits and slides over the top hanger main body and locks at a desired height to accommodate larger or small pots. By pushing the spring lever back, causes the pot rim holder to move up or down and firmly secures the rim holder inside the pot. There are additional holes in the main fence pot hanger to provide secure anchor by way of securing the pot to the hanger main body using nylon straps or other means while providing additional drain holes to the pot. This can prevent accidental mishaps when accidentally nudged or possibly strong winds.