Abstract: An adjustable ratchet system is disclosed. An adjustable ratchet system may include an adjustable ratchet having a handle and a tang attached to the handle. The tang may have a terminal end opposite the handle where the tang may include a plurality of arms extending there from. The adjustable ratchet may also include a ratchet assembly which may include a unidirectional ratcheting drive ratchet and at least one pivot arm. The at least one pivot arm may lie on an axis and the ratchet assembly may rotate 360 degrees about that axis.

Abstract: A hand tool for assembling and disassembling a plurality of workpieces is provided. The hand tool comprises a pair of handle members, a pair of intermediate members pivotally coupled to the pair of handle members, a pair of jaw members pivotally coupled to the pair of intermediate members, a spring member mounted between the pair of handle members, and a locking mechanism configured on the pair of handle members. Accordingly, upon applying a grasping force to the pair of handle members, the spring member is compressed and the pair of intermediate members converge towards each other thereby allowing the pair of jaw members to grasp the at least a portion of the workpiece therebetween for assembling and disassembling the plurality of workpieces. Further, upon grasping the at least a portion of the workpiece, the pair of handle members are held in a locked state by the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A clamshell lathe that can be utilized to machine or mill a portion of a workpiece such as a tube or pipe, wherein the clamshell lathe is a generally annular device that includes a stationary member and a rotatable member each preferably comprising semi-cylindrical halves that are connected together around the workpiece to be machined. The stationary member includes a bearing channel in which bearings of the rotatable member travel when the rotatable member is activated. In a preferred embodiment, an inner wall of the bearing channel has an angled end portion that is positioned adjacent an angled end portion of the rotatable member.

Abstract: In order to make available a peeling device and a peeling machine, respectively, in which peeling diameters that are set can be changed even under load, the invention proposes a peeling device having a rotating peeling head and having peeling chisels disposed on the latter, which chisels are radially adjustable by way of at least one setting drive, whereby the setting drive comprises a module that rotates with the peeling head, which module controls a setting gear mechanism by means of a relative movement that is undertaken with regard to the peeling head, in the direction of rotation.

Abstract: A tripper assembly for use in advancing a clamshell lathe tool slide including a tool for milling a portion of a workpiece such as a tube or pipe, the tool slide being operatively connected to a rotatable ring of the clamshell lathe and the tripper assembly operatively connected to a stationary ring of the clamshell lathe. The design of the tripper assembly is such that the position, engaged or disengaged, of the tripper element can be easily ascertained.

Abstract: Magnets secure a pattern and a fabric on a magnetically-attractive substrate including a top layer of a resilient material that is well-suited to receive a sharp edge to produce a clean cut in the fabric being cut. A kit according to the present invention includes a plurality of magnets, preferably of various sizes and shapes, and at least one magnetically-attractive substrate. The kit can have a plurality of substrates, fasteners for holding the substrates together, a cutting tool and packaging. At least one of the magnets includes a magnetic portion having a bottom surface and a nonmagnetic portion extending laterally from the magnetic portion.

Abstract: In a process of transporting a strip-shaped optical film F, the optical film F is cut to a predetermined length. Thereafter, the sheet-like optical films F divided by the cutting are intermittently transported while the strip-shaped optical film F is fed by the predetermined length such that a portion to be cut next reaches a cutting action position. Further, a leading one of the sheet-like optical films F in the intermittent transport process is transported to a continuous transport process such that a rear end thereof passes the intermittent transport process in a subsequent intermittent transport operation. Herein, the sheet-like optical film F is transported to the downstream-side continuous transport process following the intermittent transport process to continuously transport the optical film F.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for recognizing the presence of at least one defect in a strip of film and identifying its position during film manufacturing; a method for removal of the portion of the film strip containing the defect; and a film strip having at least one defect recognized and its position identified.

Abstract: A stripper plate mounting apparatus is for mounting a stripper plate (21) in a detachable and replaceable manner on a front end portion of a punch guide (5) into which a punch (17) is fitted movably upward and downward. The apparatus includes: an adaptor (35), for holding the stripper plate (21), detachably provided in a front end portion of the punch guide (5); and lock mechanisms (43), capable of fixing the adaptor (35) to the punch guide (5), provided in multiple locations on the outer periphery of the front end portion thereof. The lock mechanisms (43) each include: a lock piece (53) which is always biased outward in a radial direction by biasing means, and which is engageable with, and detachable from, the lock part (41); and a lock-holding piece (63) for locking and holding the lock piece (53) to an inward position when the lock piece (53) is pressed and moved inward in the radial direction.

Abstract: A power tool includes an electric motor, a motor housing in which the electric motor is at least partially positioned, a blade drivably coupled to the motor for rotation about a first axis, and a blade housing in which the blade is at least partially positioned. The blade and the blade housing are pivotably coupled to the motor housing about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting blade for machines for slicing food products, particularly for high-speed slicers, wherein the cutting blade is a sickle-shaped blade rotating about a rotation axis during the slicing operation and having a cutting edge that deviates from a circular shape at the radially outer circumference thereof and revolves about the rotation axis, particularly in the manner of a spiral, the edge being positioned in a cutting plane extending perpendicular to the rotation axis, wherein the cutting edge forms the radially outer end of a cutting surface, which forms part of the blade back side facing away from a product to be sliced during the slicing operation and includes a blade angle together with the cutting plane, and wherein the size of the blade angle varies in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A mandoline for cutting and/or slicing food items having an infeed deck and outfeed deck pivotally mounted on a housing adjacent each other in a sloped longitudinal orientation. Adjacent end portions of the infeed deck and outfeed deck are vertically spaced. The end portion of said outfeed deck includes a fixed blade mounted above the end portion of said infeed deck. A pair of knob assemblies are rotatably mounted on opposite sides of the housing and each include a pair of open cam slots and respectively engage a pin respectively formed on opposite sides of said infeed deck and said outfeed deck. Rotation of said cam assemblies causes said infeed deck and outfeed deck to move simultaneously either toward or away from each other to vary the space between the fixed blade and said infeed deck.

Abstract: The invention includes a feeder, a support surface and a sawing device. The sawing device is moveably arranged with respect to the support surface, to reduce the probability of creating scratches on the board surfaces.

Abstract: A slitting machine with an upper blade arrangement having a plurality of blade holders supported on a cross beam via associated position-securing mechanisms. Each blade holder is provided with a lowering device and a cutter head for a circular blade supported thereon, each cutter head being carried by the lowering device. Each circular blade is adapted to overlap a blade edge of a lower blade to form a cutting point disposed on the entry side of the material that is to be cut. A device is provided for adjusting a horizontally measured distance of the cutting point of the circular blade from the cross beam.

Abstract: In order to establish an automatic player piano and a home theater system in synchronization for ensemble, a set of playback pattern data expresses a series of pitch names, and is stored in a memory system independent of an audio data file and a music data file; while an audio signal is being supplied from a playback system to a synchronizer of the automatic player piano, the synchronizer extracts samples from the audio signal, and determines a series of pitch names through an FFT and a quantization; the series of pitch names of the samples is compared with the playback pattern data what part of the playback pattern data expresses the series of pitch name; since the each sample appears over an extremely short time period, the synchronizer accurately determines a lapse of time, and selects a note event data code to be processed from the music data file.

Abstract: A pedal device of a keyboard instrument which makes it possible to stably secure a required action of a pedal, facilitate assembly thereof, and reduce manufacturing costs. A pedal device for a keyboard instrument of the present invention comprises a chassis 8 having a support portion 30, and a pedal 7 vertically pivotally mounted on the chassis 8, for a downward stepped-on operation. The pedal 7 has a cover 15 formed of a synthetic resin, and pivotally supported on the support portion 30 of the chassis 8, and a pedal body 14 fixed to the cover 15 in a state in which a rear part of the pedal body is covered by the cover 15, and protruding forward from the chassis 8.

Abstract: A drum pedal assembly comprising a base member having a first mounting section and a second mounting section and a footboard pivotally mounted to the base member. A universal mounting post is interchangeably mounted to one of the first and second mounting sections such that the mounting post may be selectively positioned at the left-hand or right-hand position with respect to the footboard on the base member. With this invention, the mounting post is sized and shaped to interchangeably operate in either of the first or second mounting positions defined by said first and second mounting sections. Further, a dual beater drum pedal assembly is provided whereby first and second mounting posts are respectively mounted to a single mounting section. The first mounting post includes a first drive shaft rotatably mounted thereto and a first beater member affixed to the first drive shaft.

Abstract: A tablature system for representing a series of notes to be played on a steel pan/drum having concentric rings of note pads is provided, wherein each note pad is for producing a distinct musical pitch. The tablature includes a staff having three horizontal lines positioned atop each other, a first line representing a center ring of note pads, a second line representing an inner ring of note pads, and third line representing an outer ring of note pads. For each note pad to be represented, a rhythmic indicator is provided that lies adjacent the horizontal line commensurate with where the note pad to be represented lies. For each note pad to be represented, the note name is positioned above the respective rhythmic indicator.

Abstract: A tool is provided for assisting in teaching music to a player of a steel pan/drum. The tool comprises a substantially circular base divided into twelve radial sectors, a central sector, and three concentric, radially spaced rings, thereby having 37 elements. Each element bears an indicium representative of a unitary, distinct note name in a range of three consecutive octaves plus a first note in a fourth consecutive octave. Each ring is arranged in so that a counter-clockwise-adjacent note name is separated by an interval of a fifth and a clockwise-adjacent note name is separated by an interval of a fourth.

Abstract: A system for digitizing a series of notes to be played on a steel pan/drum includes a processor, and a display device and an input device in signal communication with the processor. Software encoded on a computer-readable medium and installable on the processor has a code segment adapted to display a virtual keyboard on the display device. The keyboard has a plurality of pianistically arranged keys, each key having a note name corresponding to a pitch represented by the key imposed thereon. A code segment can receive a user selection via the input device of a pan instrument for which music is desired to be entered, retrieve a note range for the selected pan instrument, and electronically mask the virtual keyboard to exclude keys outside the retrieved note range. User input can be received for a series of notes to be encoded for playing on the selected pan instrument.

Abstract: A song audio is played and a graphical representation of a musical instrument contributing to the audio is displayed. A fingering display is overlayed on the graphical representation of the instrument during the playing of song. The fingering display is synchronized to the song audio. During the playing of the song audio, the tempo of the song is adjusted. The pitch of the song is substantially preserved in real-time despite the tempo adjustment. In addition, the synchronization between the fingering display and the audio are maintained in real-time in view of the adjusted tempo.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to ad hoc music creation to facilitate learning and provide a method, system and computer program product for the automated generation of a song for process learning. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for automated generation of a song for process learning can include loading from fixed storage a process description for transformation into a song intended to facilitate learning of the process by a target listener. The method also can include defining lyrical segments for the process description, selecting a particular melody from a set of melodies stored in fixed storage, and mapping the defined lyrical segments to musical phrases in the particular melody. Finally, the method can include merging pre-recorded audio segments corresponding to the defined lyrical segments with the musical phrases in the particular melody according to the mapping to generate the song.

Abstract: A graphical view of a file component associated with an audio that is displayed in a graphical user interface (GUI) is automatically switched during playback of the audio. The switching is based on a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) view-switching track associated with a project file for the audio. In various embodiments, a musical instrument displayed in the GUI is automatically switched during playback of the audio based on a MIDI instrument-switching track associated with the same project file. Additionally, a metronome beat associated with the audio is automatically switched between on and off during playback of the audio based at least in part on a MIDI metronome-switching track associated with the song audio.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide a musical performance system that produces a set of signals or cues to individual members of a choir or group of musical instruments as to when each member is to play their particular instrument. Typically, the musical instrument is comprised of a handbell as used in bell choirs. The system alerts, e.g., via vibration or light, children or physically challenged individuals at a predetermined, specified time such that they may perform music with the correct rhythm and timing. The system comprises a computer readable medium for storing data, a musical instrument digital interface unit, a sequencer, a sending unit, and at least one receiving unit.

Abstract: An arborist's climbing rope in which an eye splice having a splice tuck can be formed at one end includes in one embodiment a core of polypropylene, a first braided tubular sheath of nylon disposed about the core and a second braided tubular sheath of a polyester disposed about the first braided tubular sheath, the core cross-sectional diameter being in the range of 1 to 10% of the total cross-sectional diameter of the arborist's climbing rope. In forming the eye splice a portion of the core is intentionally removed near the eye splice to form a space within the first tubular sheath where the core has been removed and the splice tuck is buried in and substantially completely fills the space within the first tubular sheath where the core has been intentionally removed.

Abstract: Process for producing fabrics comprising at least one layer of unidirectionally arranged polymeric tapes with the tapes comprising at least a core component, the process comprises the steps of forming at least one layer of unidirectionally arranged polymeric tapes in a weaving machine with the polymeric tapes being used as warp yarn and a binding thread being used as weft yarn or with the polymeric tapes being used as weft yarn and a binding thread being used as warp yarn and subsequently consolidating the at least one monolayer using pressure and heat, characterised in that the melting temperature of the binding yarns lies below the consolidating temperature and the melting temperature of the core component of the polymeric tapes lies above the consolidating temperature.

Abstract: A composite armor plate with a layer of pellets in a binder matrix, the pellets having domed front and planar back end and a reduced weight. A method of producing the plate comprises providing front and back layers, applying binder material to the pellets and the layers, and heating the binder material to form the matrix and bind the front and back layers thereto. Each pellet may be coated with a primer adapted to facilitate the binding.

Abstract: A system and method for performing a floating function in an earthmoving implement of an earthmoving machine without physically connecting chambers within a hydraulic actuator that is adapted to raise and lower the earthmoving implement. The system includes a device for delivering a pressurized fluid to and receiving pressurized fluid from the actuator, a valve for compensating for differences in volume between chambers of the actuator, and an electronic control circuit that includes electronic sensors for sensing the pressures in the chambers of the actuator, and a controller for receiving outputs of the sensors. The controller calculates an amount of the pressurized fluid that, when delivered to or received from the actuator, achieves a substantially constant pressures in the chambers of the actuator and enables the earthmoving implement to float regardless of motion of the actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cylinder liner and a method of manufacturing the cylinder liner. A cylinder liner according to the present invention has an outer surface covered by casting metal when a cylinder block is manufactured by integral casting, in which a plurality of engraved grooves is formed throughout the outer surface of the cylinder liner to increase bonding force between the casting metal and the outer surface of the cylinder liner.

Abstract: A process for the production of a carbon membrane comprising: (i) reacting a mixture of cellulose and hemicellulose with an acid; (ii) casting the mixture to form a film, (iii) drying said film; and (iv) carbonising said film.

Abstract: The invention relates to a matlike foam material stock which is suitable more particularly for purposes of air purification and/or air filtration and can be used preferably for installation in ceilings and ceiling systems, walls and wall systems, air-conditioning devices, ventilation shafts, as building material or the like. The matlike foam material stock comprises a gas-permeable, more particularly air-permeable, matlike three-dimensional support, the support being formed as an open-cell or open-pore foam, more particularly foam material, and an odorant- and/or noxiant-sorbing material being taken up or provided in the support, the odorant- and/or noxiant-sorbing material being designed as an odorant- and/or noxiant-sorbing, more particularly odorant- and/or noxiant-adsorbing, sorbent based on discrete sorptive particles, the sorptive particles being fixed on the support, more particularly on the walls of the cells or pores of the foam, more particularly foam material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a combined machine for pumping and separating into two distinct and purified phases a two-phase liquid/gas mixture or fluid, preferably oil/air, entering the machine, comprising means for the suction, pumping and partial separation of the two-phase fluid, means for drying and extracting the separated gas and means for degassing and forcing back the separated liquid, comprising at least three physically separated stages (A,B,C) intended to be activated by a means that is internal or external to the machine, and built into a single casing: a first stage (A), equipped with an intake for the two-phase fluid, in which the two-phase fluid is sucked, pumped and partially separated into two distinct phases, one phase being mainly liquid and the other being mainly gaseous; a second stage (B), comprising two zones: a first zone in which the mainly liquid phase extracted from the first stage (A) is degassed, and a second zone in which the mainly gaseous phase extracted from the first

Abstract: De-entrainment devices for effectively removing entrained liquid from a vapor stream are disclosed. These de-entrainment devices are effective in distillation columns and other apparatuses comprising vapor-liquid contacting devices. Particular representative applications for these de-entrainment devices are in distillation (or fractionation) columns having co-current contacting modules, in which liquid and vapor enter into co-current flow channels of the modules. The de-entrainment devices can be used, for example, with non-parallel contacting stages or other types of high capacity trays.

Abstract: Improved contacting modules and apparatuses containing the modules, for carrying out vapor-liquid contacting, are described. In representative contacting modules, liquid (and possibly vapor) are discharged into co-current flow channels in a non-uniform manner (e.g., from only one side of the channels). Particular contacting modules comprise at least one liquid downcomer and a demister, wherein the liquid downcomer and an inlet surface of the demister define a co-current flow channel and wherein liquid is discharged from an outlet of the downcomer. The use of one or more added liquid distribution devices to more uniformly distribute the discharged liquid improves vapor-liquid contacting efficiency in the co-current flow channel and consequently vapor-liquid mass transfer and approach to equilibrium for the contacting stage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a membrane wherein said membrane comprises a continuous non-porous layer comprising a polymerized composition that comprised prior to polymerization at least one type of compound having a molecular weight of at least 1500 Da and comprising at least 75 weight % of oxyethylene groups and at least two polymerizable groups each comprising a non-substituted vinyl group. The invention further relates to the use of this membrane for separating polar gases and vapors.

Abstract: A reflux trap for use in a plasma generator and delivery system to prevent back flow of fluids and debris from a patient to the plasma generator during a surgical procedure comprising a trap housing including a proximal diffuser chamber and a distal deflection chamber having a collection area separated by a baffle disposed within the trap housing having at least one gas flow aperture formed therethrough, a proximal inlet port and a distal outlet port formed on opposite end portions of the trap housing to feed gas to and from the trap housing through the proximal diffuser chamber, gas flow aperture and the distal deflection chamber, the baffle further includes a diffuser member disposed in the proximal diffuser chamber such that gas fed into the proximal diffuser chamber through the proximal inlet port impigns thereon and diffused through the gas flow aperture into the distal deflection chamber and through the distal outlet port to the surgical site on the patient and a deflection member disposed in the distal

Abstract: An electro-kinetic air mover for creating an airflow using no moving parts. The electro-kinetic air mover includes an ion generator that has an electrode assembly including a first array of emitter electrodes, a second array of collector electrodes, and a high voltage generator. Preferably, a third or leading or focus electrode is located upstream of the first array of emitter electrodes, and/or a trailing electrode is located downstream of the second array of collector electrodes. The device can also include an interstitial electrode located between collector electrodes, an enhanced collector electrode with an integrally formed trailing end, and an enhanced emitter electrode with an enhanced length in order to increase emissivity.

Abstract: The invention provides an adsorptive filtering material endowed with integrated particle and/or aerosol protection and with protective performance with regard to biological and/or chemical noxiants, in particular biological and/or chemical warfare agents, the adsorptive filtering material having a multilayered construction comprising a carrier layer, an adsorptive layer assigned to and preferably fixed to the carrier layer, and optionally a covering layer disposed on that side of the adsorptive layer that is remote from the carrier layer, wherein the adsorptive filtering material is additionally equipped with a particle and/or aerosol filtering layer which is preferably disposed between the adsorptive layer and the covering layer, wherein the particle and/or aerosol filtering layer is embodied as an air pervious textile fabric formed from fibers having fiber diameters in the range from 10 nm to 5 ?m, preferably 100 nm to 1.

Abstract: The present inventions are characterized by providing a processing device, processing method and saccharifying method for extrusion cooked beer adjunct so that the saccharification and filtration of mash for the extrusion cooked beer adjunct may be carried out smoothly in the actual production for brewing beer. As compared with the double-mash saccharifying method (including the saccharifying method with additional enzymes) applied currently now, it may omit the mash cooking procedure and the cooking kettle and put the malt grist and the grist of extrusion cooked beer adjunct together into water in the brew kettle or the grist of extrusion cooked beer adjunct, malt grist and water are together put into the brew kettle to carry out the saccharifying. The single-mash saccharifying method of this invention may reduce the energy consumption, decrease the cost of beer production, increase the recoverable ratio of wort extract and raise the beer output.

Abstract: A hierarchical modular beverage production system that includes a docking station and a beverage production module adapted to be selectively in a connected state and a disconnected state, respectively, with the docking station. In this system, the module is provided with a fluid delivery mechanism for producing a beverage from ingredients contained in a capsule, the docking station and module are respectively provided with control circuitry with the control circuitry of the module being designed for an autonomous control of the module in the disconnected state, and the control circuitry of the docking station being designed to take over at least partially the control of the module in the connected state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a brewing unit of a device for preparing beverages, comprising a first receiving device which is a coffee brewing chamber (9) having an outlet, suitable for receiving loose coffee powder or a coffee or cocoa portion unit (10) and suitable for the preparation of a beverage by using said unit. For a more economical preparation process, the brewing unit is enhanced such that the brewing unit is provided with a second receiving device, comprising a docking device (7) for receiving a removable encapsulated multi-portion container (41) for milk powder.

Abstract: A brewing device comprising a brewing system; a handle assembly coupled to the brewing system and containing a source of compressed fluid; and a valve system, coupled to the handle, to selectively place the source of compressed fluid in fluid communication with the brewing system.

Abstract: A coffee maker (1) has a pad holder (30) for receiving and supporting at least one coffee pad (10), which holder can be connected to a brew chamber top portion (40) of the coffee maker via a bayonet connection. Both the pad holder (30) and the brew chamber top portion (40) are provided with bayonet ridges (50, 60), contacting surfaces (51, 61) of the bayonet ridges (50, 60) comprising at least two portions (52, 53, 62, 63, 64) having an inclined orientation with respect to each other. In establishing a coupling of the pad holder to the brew chamber top portion or detaching such a coupling, the pad holder is rotated with respect to the brew chamber top portion, during which a portion (53) of the contacting surface (51) of the bayonet ridges (50) of the pad holder plays an important role in guiding the pad holder such that a height level of the pad holder with respect to the brew chamber top portion is varied automatically.

Abstract: An exchangeable air and aroma tight sealed container for powdered drink constituents is designed as a multi-portion container (12) in order to permit a rational preparation scheme for a milk or milk foam generation.

Abstract: A device for inserting flat skewers into ingredients for making brochettes, the ingredients are disposed in a recess or impression provided in at least one plate. The device includes an inlet guide having a groove intended to receive a skewer and co-operating with a guide that can re-centre the skewer as it is moved by a push rod inserted into the groove. A second groove is provided in the plate opposite to and coaxially aligned with the first groove. The second groove opens into the recess that receives the ingredients. The second groove co-operates with a guide that can direct and hold the skewer as the ingredients are being skewered under the force of the push rod.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a grill, comprising: an upper baking pan unit and a lower baking pan unit. Said upper baking pan unit comprises an upper baking pan, a first bottom wall and a first peripheral wall, and said lower baking pan unit comprises a lower baking pan, a second bottom wall and a second peripheral wall. At least one of the first bottom wall and/or the second bottom wall comprises multiple convex units disposed on its front surface. Said convex units insert food when in cooking and accelerate the cooking time.

Abstract: An indirectly heated, gas-fired tunnel oven is provided having upper and lower heating sections with upper and lower heating means defining a baking chamber between them. Each heating section has an associated gas-fired burner arranged to provide heated gases to each heating means through ducts. At least one section comprises a fan arranged downstream at least one heating means, which fan is arranged to drive a flow of heated gases through at least one section and a duct arranged to recirculate gases from the fan to a location upstream the heating means.

Abstract: A “fat eraser” system provides a housing for supporting and possibly enclosing a low temperature heat absorbing material and having a thermally conductive area of material in a shallow conic shape which can be brought into contact with a volume of food to enable a low temperature solidification of fat onto the thermally conductive area of material. A combination storage stand and fat scraping body includes scraping blades having an upper contour which is complementary to the shallow conic shape of the thermally conductive area of material to provide a self-centering ability to cleanly scrape and remove and collect any solidified fat from the thermally conductive area of material by rotating the thermally conductive area of material about its conical center and against the combination storage stand and fat scraping body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a food peeler comprising a conical shaped handle having a longitudinal axis, a head containing a blade holder affixed to the top of the handle, the head having an axis transverse to the axis of the handle, the head comprising an elongated member with a recessed inner section, defining opposed vertically situated walls on opposite sides of the recessed inner section. The walls have flat inner surfaces, and vertically oriented projections extending from the surfaces thereof, and an orifice in the upper section of each wall, a blade mounted within a blade holder positioned within the recessed inner section, the blade comprising a flat elongated member having one exposed sharp edge, the blade holder further having a pin at each end thereof, each pin adapted to fit within one of the orifices of the walls to secure the blade holder in place.

Abstract: A tape printer for providing an image on a tape medium, the tape printer permitting inputting an image; providing the image on the tape medium; obtaining input image information; and using the input image information to provide an audible output in dependence on the input image.