Abstract: A collapsible and foldable golf bag carrier which may be collapsed and folded from an operative position to a stowed position for transport. In the operative position, the carrier is mounted at the rear of a vehicle. In the stowed position, the carrier occupies much less space than in its operative position.

Abstract: A sheath for an implement generally consisting of a housing provided with a recess in a surface thereof for removably receiving a portion of such implement, a light emitting device having an actuating button and a set of finger receiving openings wherein the housing is configured and the button is positioned relative to the set of openings so that the housing may be manually grasped by a user with the fingers of the user extending through the set of openings and the thumb of the user disposed in a position to facilitate the operation of the button.

Abstract: Provided is a film storage box, more particularly, a wrap film storage box in which a grip member for lifting the edge portion of a film is lifted in advance, the lift is maintained for a long period, and the grip member is highly durable against damage. The film storage box (or the wrap film storage box) is characterized in that the grip member is formed over the entire width of the front plate of the film storage box and is lifted in a curved shape by using a repulsive force generated by adhering an edge fold strip provided at the upper end edge of the front plate to the rear surface of the front plate, and durability is imparted by employing portions of the fold lines of the both side faces of the front plate as the both side portions of the grip member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling web tension in a web printing press having a plurality of sets of deformable nip rollers, each set driven by a separate driver, the web passing sequentially through each set of deformable nip rollers and forming a web segment therebetween. The driver of a downstream set of deformable nip rollers is adjusted to set the tension of a first web segment and a controller adjusts a first characteristic of the driver of the upstream set of deformable nip rollers to maintain the tension of a second web segment constant. Alternatively, a sensor measures a second characteristic of the second web segment and the controller adjusts the first characteristic of the driver of the upstream set of deformable nip rollers based on the measurement from the sensor.

Abstract: A mounter is operable to sequentially detect feed amounts of a motor at respective times when respective electronic components held by a tape reach a pickup position, while rotating a sprocket 52 of a tape feeder 50 360 degrees or more, and store the feed amounts in correspondence with respective pins 54 drivingly feeding the tape. This makes it possible to reliably duplicate a state when each electronic component reaches the pickup position, based on a feed amount itself of the motor at a time when each electronic component truly reaches a pickup position.

Abstract: An apparatus for installing a hidden fastener in the course of attaching a plank to a joist includes a power tool with a retainer for holding the hidden fastener. The hidden fastener is placed on the retainer so that an attachment opening formed through the hidden fastener is in registration with a bore formed in the retainer for receiving a securing member. The power tool is used to position the hidden fastener in engagement with the plank, and to drive a securing member from the bore of the retainer through the attachment opening of the hidden fastener.

Abstract: A hollow tissue inosculation apparatus is to inosculate two hollow tissues to each other with a staple having a plurality of elastically deformable bent staple pins. The hollow tissue inosculation apparatus includes a staple holder to hold the staple, a curvature control mechanism to control curvature of the staple pins of the staple held in the staple holder, and a gap control mechanism to control gaps of the hollow tissues with respect to the staple holder. The curvature control mechanism substantially straightens the staple pins. The gap control mechanism reduces the gaps to cause the substantially straightened staple pins to penetrate the hollow tissues. The curvature control mechanism and the gap control mechanism are independent from each other.

Abstract: In various embodiments, an assembly of a surgical instrument is disclosed. The assembly includes a housing, a cutting member relatively movable with respect to the housing, and an agent cartridge connected to the housing. The agent cartridge houses a medical agent. The assembly is configured to deliver the medical agent proximate a cutting surface of the cutting member.

Abstract: A method of teaching an eyepoint for a wire bonding operation is provided. The method includes (1) selecting a group of shapes from a region of a semiconductor device for use as an eyepoint, and (2) teaching the eyepoint to a wire bonding machine using at least one of (a) a sample semiconductor device, or (b) predetermined data related to the semiconductor device. The teaching step includes defining locations of each of the shapes with respect to one another.

Abstract: A method for repairing a gas turbine engine component includes identifying a distorted feature located in a first portion of the component, identifying a second portion of the component that behaves as at least one of a heat sink or a stiffener, removing the second portion of the component from the first portion, cold working the first portion of the component to repair the distorted feature, heat treating the first portion of the component, and metallurgically joining the first portion of the component to the second portion of the component.

Abstract: A wire bonding method involves bonding a wire in order at a first bonding point and a second bonding point; raising a capillary, through which the wire is inserted, on the second bonding point; cutting the wire by closing a clamper provided above the capillary at a time when the capillary has reached a prescribed height; and measuring a load incurred on the wire at a time of cutting of the wire

Abstract: A process for ultrasonic welding of a shaft to a golf club head is disclosed herein. The process involves positioning a tip end of a shaft within a bore of a hosel of the golf club head and imparting vibrational energy at least 20 kiloHertz to the interface to ultrasonically weld the shaft to the interior wall of the hosel. The diffusion of materials creates a strong attachment off the shaft to the golf club head.

Abstract: A method of processing heated metal logs in a metal extrusion process. The remainder of each log is attached to the succeeding log. Specifically, the abutted ends of the two log segments are aligned with a saw. The saw is actuated to simultaneously remove material from both of the abutted ends. The cut ends are friction welded together through relative rotation of the log segments. The process creates a heated log column that is effectively endless, eliminating log remainders.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a peelable packaging film comprising a first thermoplastic substrate and a second thermoplastic substrate wherein the packaging film has a Heat Shrinkage value between 0 and 10% at 102° C. in either the machine or transverse directions. The first and second substrates each have a first surface and a second surface. Each of the first surfaces comprises a polyolefin and has a surface energy of at least 36 dynes/cm2. At least one first surface is oriented, preferably biaxially oriented, and at least one first surface is non-heat shrinkable. In contact with both first surfaces is a contiguous adhesive layer. A peelable interface is provided between the adhesive layer and at least one the first surfaces of the substrates. The peelable interface is adapted to have a peelable seal strength of between 60 and 2,500 grams-force/in.

Abstract: A tamper-evident label for a carton having one flap or two opposing flaps includes a pair of end portions each having adhesive or other means for fastening to span the edge of one flap or opposing flaps of the carton. A central area between the end portions defines one or more strips which overlie an edge of one or both flaps. The central area defining the strips is unadhereable to the flaps and are in a condition such that, upon cutting therethrough to form ends on said strips, the ends will be displaced from the strip ends on the opposite sides of the cut.

Abstract: A food container includes: a container body made of paper, and having an inner surface defining a receiving space therein, and an outer surface opposite to the inner surface; and an inner protecting layer coated on the inner surface and made from a biodegradable coating composition including polybutylene succinate as a major component. The biodegradable coating composition further includes a minor component selected from polybutylene adipate/terephthalate, polylactic acid, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A communication terminal comprising an establishing means for establishing a communication session with a communication node by sending a request for establishment to the communication node is provided. The communication terminal further comprises an obtaining means for obtaining a first identifier from an object that is associated with an alternative communication terminal. The first identifier identifies the alternative communication terminal. The communication terminal further comprises a redirecting means for redirecting the communication session to the alternative communication terminal by sending a request for redirection to the communication node. The request for redirection includes the first identifier.

Abstract: A device for transferring medical prescription information from a prescriber to a medical service provider. The device includes a support structure configured to support a storage tag and a storage tag inextricably attached to the support structure. The storage tag includes an electronic circuit configured to receive, store and transmit prescriber generated prescription information.

Abstract: A method of associating an electronic object with a sticker placed on a surface is disclosed. The sticker has first and second regions. The first region has disposed thereon coded data encoding an identity of the sticker. The second region exposes a position on the surface. The position on the surface has disposed thereon coded data which encodes an identity of the surface and data identifying the position on the surface. A sensing device senses the coded data on the first region and, through the second region, the coded data on the surface, and then generates indicating data from the sensed coded data. The indicating data is indicative of the identity of the sticker, the identity of the surface and the position on the surface exposed by the second region. The method receives the indicating data from the sensing device, and identifies, using the indicating data, the identity of the sticker, the identity of the surface and the position on the surface exposed by the second region.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a method includes receiving, in a proximity coupling system, holder consent to provide a human understandable indication of an account balance associated with a payment account; and providing a human understandable indication of the account balance associated with the payment account via an output device, in response at least in part to the consent; wherein receiving holder consent comprises receiving holder consent provided via a proximity payment device associated with the payment account. In accordance with some embodiments, a method includes storing account data and preference data in a proximity payment device, the preference data indicative of a preferred method to provide a human understandable indication of an account balance.

Abstract: A card reader with a near field communication (NFC) function is provided. The card reader includes a connector for connecting a host, a radio frequency (RF) antenna, and a circuit board having a secure digital (SD) reader chip and a micro SD interface slot. The micro SD interface slot has two RF pads coupled to the RF antenna, and a micro SD memory card having a flash memory chip, a control circuit, and a smart card circuit is inserted into the micro SD interface slot in a detachable manner. Thereby, the host can access data in the flash memory chip through the SD reader chip and the micro SD interface slot, and the smart card circuit can perform a NFC through the RF antenna and the micro SD interface slot.

Abstract: A compact barcode reader is provided in which the imaging lens and a linear sensor are in a straight line path with the barcode (no bend in path). By using a wide angle lens with a short back focus, it is possible to reduce the distance between the barcode and linear sensor to a fraction of what it was in the prior art. In addition, the maximum image height and the downward projection of the sensor are reduced to a fraction of what they were in the prior art. As a result, despite the straight line optical path, compact barcode reader becomes so small that it does not interfere with the operation of the beverage maker.

Abstract: An RFID tag characterized in including: a dielectric substrate having a hole formed in one main surface thereof; a ground conductive pattern disposed on another main surface of this dielectric substrate; a conductive pattern disposed on the one main surface of the above-mentioned dielectric substrate in such a way as to be placed in an inner portion of the dielectric substrate at a predetermined distance from each of edges of the above-mentioned dielectric substrate, a slot being formed in this conductive pattern; and an IC chip electrically connected to the above-mentioned conductive pattern via this slot, and inserted into the above-mentioned hole of the above-mentioned dielectric substrate.

Abstract: A secure card is described that includes a front surface, a back surface, a memory operably placed between the surfaces, the memory having an interface to an external device, a removable image transfer film having a releasable coating disbursed thereon, at least one digitally created image originally applied to the releasable coating in reverse image format, and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is operable such that the at least one digitally created image is between the releasable coating and the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is applied adjacent one or more target surfaces associated with at least one of the surfaces, a selective release transfer process utilized such that the portions of the adhesive layer adjacent the at least one digitally created image remain on the surfaces when the image transfer film is removed from the card.

Abstract: An RFID device. The device comprises a conductive layer formed on a first substrate. An opening line (or two or more opening lines) is formed in the conductive layer to make the conductive layer a part of an antenna structure. An integrated circuit chip is placed over at least a portion the opening line and coupled to the conductive layer. The integrated circuit chip is electrically interconnected to the conductive layer.

Abstract: To be able to connect an RFID transponder chip module, which has not only a transponder chip but also conductive, preferably metal or metallized connection feet, as easily as possible and particularly without the risk of soiling to the antenna wires of a tag strip, which are fitted in or on a textile material, it is proposed that the metallized connection feet of the transponder chip module be designed with an activatable connecting means for electrical and mechanical connection to the antenna wires. The connecting feet are in the form of strip-like extension elements on both sides of the RFID transponder chip, wherein the connection feet are respectively arranged at that end of the extension elements which is remote from the RFID transponder chip. The metallized connection feet are formed with an activatable connecting means for the purpose of electrical and mechanical connection to the electrical conductors.

Abstract: A method for producing a RFID label comprises conveying a first label base material which is transparent from a first holding portion holding the first label base material, forming an image on a surface of the first label base material, conveying a second label base material including at least one of a RFID antenna conductor and an IC chip from a second holding portion holding the second label base material and joining the second label base material and the first label base material on which an image has been formed together, wherein, when an image is formed on the first label base material, the image is formed on a surface of the first label base material, the surface being joined to the second label base material.

Abstract: A semiconductor device which stores data, and in which refresh operation is not needed, is described. The semiconductor device comprises at least a transistor and a capacitor. A first electrode of the capacitor is connected to a reference voltage terminal and a second electrode of the capacitor is connected to one of a source and a drain of the transistor. The semiconductor device is configured to put, when necessary, the other of the source and the drain of the transistor to the same potential as the one of the source and the drain, so that charge accumulated in the capacitor, which is connected to the one of the source and the drain of the transistor, does not leak through the transistor.

Abstract: A simple and universal technique for fabricating different antenna structures, in particular a multilayer antenna structure, on a substrate is disclosed. Before the antenna is actually fabricated or placed on the substrate, connecting surfaces for connecting an antenna conductor and/or a chip or a chip module as well as through-platings extending through the antenna substrate are prepared between the connecting surfaces.

Abstract: A component for use in a rail fastening assembly, the assembly comprising a railway rail fastening clip having a first part for bearing on a railway rail and a railway rail clip anchoring device for retaining the railway rail clip, comprises a first portion adapted to receive a lateral load from the rail when located between a substantially upright face of the rail clip anchoring device and the side of the foot of an adjacent railway rail when the assembly is in use. The component further comprises a second portion for receiving a second bearing part of the railway rail clip. The first portion and the second portion of the component are spaced apart and interconnected by a connection portion.

Abstract: A device, method, and system for producing a condensation aerosol are disclosed. The device includes a chamber having an upstream opening and a downstream opening which allow gas to flow through the chamber, and a heat-conductive substrate located at a position between the upstream and downstream openings. Formed on the substrate is a drug composition film containing a therapeutically effective dose of a drug when the drug is administered in aerosol form. A heat source in the device is operable to supply heat to the substrate to produce a substrate temperature greater than 300 oC, and to substantially volatilize the drug composition film from the substrate in a period of 2 seconds or less. The device produces an aerosol containing less than about 10% by weight drug composition degradation products and at least 50% of the drug composition of said film.

Abstract: A connection station or unit for use with an in-ground water station housing and a drip irrigation system, a soaker hose system, or the like, the station having a cap, a threaded pipe segment, a connector, and a filter and pressure reducer unit. The connector can be a nipple connector suitable for use with a drip irrigation system, a threaded connector suitable for use with a soaker hose connector, or any other type of connector suitable for connecting the invention to an irrigation system. The station can be used as an original installation or as a retrofit for currently installed in-ground irrigation systems.

Abstract: A smell producing and outputting device capable of providing a certain smell correspondingly to a certain image or a certain sound is disclosed. The disclosed smell producing and outputting device comprises: an audio processing unit for detecting an image signal or a sound signal; and a smell producing and outputting unit including a smell storing reservoir, a compression part, a driving part, and an outside shell, wherein the smell storing reservoir, the compression part, the driving part are received by the outside shell, and the driving part is electrically connected with the audio processing unit. When a certain image signal or a certain sound signal is received by the audio processing unit, the audio processing unit outputs a driving signal to the driving part, for changing the position of the compression part. Thus, a smell is driven out from the smell producing and outputting unit and distributed in the atmosphere.

Abstract: A cleaning tool for cleaning dirt from a surface of an object includes a body having a containing space for filling a cleaning liquid and a recess and an opening disposed on a surface of the body, a spray head including a nozzle portion passing through a cap, which is covered and fixed onto the opening, and connected to a suction unit, which extends into the containing space for sucking and accessing the cleaning liquid, wherein a first lateral side of the wiping unit is movably attached and fixed to the recess, and a second lateral side of the wiping unit extends to the outside of the recess, so that a user can press the spray head to spray the cleaning liquid onto a surface of an object while wiping the surface of the object by using the second lateral side of the wiping unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a nozzle for cold gas spraying in which gas and spraying particles are accelerated. According to the invention, the cold gas spraying nozzle is at least partially coated at its inner wall.

Abstract: The invention relates to an injector for a fuel injection system of an internal combustion engine, particularly in a motor vehicle, with an injector body which has a pressure booster section and a needle section. At least one injection hole is provided in the needle section. A nozzle needle which has an adjustable stroke is disposed in the needle section for controlling an injection of fuel through the at least one injection hole. A pressure booster is provided for increasing a fuel injection pressure relative to a system pressure. For this purpose, the pressure booster has a double-diameter or stepped piston, a control rod, and a pressure booster bottom which together form the boundary of a coupling chamber. A coupling path extends into the control rod and connects the coupling chamber, over a valve device which is located outside or within the injector, to a high-pressure supply of fuel.

Abstract: A swivel fitting used to connect to various components in a fluid handling system is provided. The swivel fitting incorporates an annular chamfer surface to reduce the affect that the fitting has on the flow properties of the fluid when the fluid is caused to flow through the fitting. The use of the swivel fitting in a paint supply line is also described.

Abstract: A sizing roller screen apparatus and method for processing an ore feed received at an inlet is disclosed. The ore feed includes sized ore portions and oversize ore portions. The apparatus includes a roller screen having a plurality of adjacent screening rollers supported to provide interstices therebetween for permitting passage of the sized ore portions between the adjacent screening rollers, the adjacent screening rollers being operably configured to rotate to cause a first sized ore portion to pass through the interstices while the ore feed is being transported along the roller screen. The apparatus also includes a sizing roller disposed generally above an opposing one of the plurality of adjacent screening rollers, the sizing roller being operably configured to rotate to fragment at least some of the oversize ore portions passing between the sizing roller and the opposing screening roller to produce a second sized ore portion, the second sized ore portion being sized for passage between the interstices.

Abstract: The invention pertains to the use as a coupling agent, in a method for manufacturing self-binding particles by grinding at least one latex binder and at least one mineral material in an aqueous medium, of an aqueous solution of a fully or partially acidic water-soluble copolymer, present during the step of grinding, wherein the copolymer is made up of at least one ethylenically-unsaturated anionic monomer, and at least one ethylenically-unsaturated oxyalkylated monomer terminated by a hydrophobic alkyl, alkylaryl, arylakyl, or aryl chain having 10 to 32 carbon atoms.

Abstract: There is described a crushing plant and a method for controlling the same. The crushing plant involves a gyratory crusher (1) with means for controlling a minimum gap in a crushing chamber, and is driven by a diesel engine (18). A load value is retrieved from the diesel engine e.g. by means of a J1939 interface. If the retrieved value exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the minimum gap is increased. Thereby it can be avoided that the diesel engine stalls; such that continuous operation of the crushing plant may be ensured.

Abstract: There is described a crushing plant and a method for controlling the same. The crushing plant includes a crusher (1) and a feeding arrangement (3), and is driven by a diesel engine (13). A load value related to the diesel engine is retrieved e.g. by means of a J1939 interface. If the retrieved value exceeds a predetermined threshold value, the control loop of the feeding arrangement (3) is altered. Thereby it can be avoided that the diesel engine (13) stalls, such that continuous operation of the crushing plant may be ensured.

Abstract: An article destruction device includes an electric motor driving at least one moving component. An indication panel includes at least three visual indicators situated in sequence. Each visual indicator is associated with a stage of an approaching overload (motor cool down) condition. A first visual indicator lights when the motor or corresponding sensor temperature is below a first threshold, i.e., when the device is first powered on. A second indicator lights when the temperature exceeds the first threshold and is below at least a second threshold, i.e., the temperature is approaching a fault condition. A last visual indicator lights when the temperature exceeds the first and the at least second thresholds, i.e., the fault condition is met. A thermistor on the motor energizes (self-heats) with the motor. A thermostatic switch controls current flow through windings of the motor depending on measured temperatures meeting operating and equilibrium temperature thresholds.

Abstract: A portable chipper apparatus having a chipping disc with front and rear faces and a series of slots extending through the disc. A knife is arranged on the front face of the disc in proximate relation relative to each slot. At least two shredder/detanglers are secured to the rear face of the disc. Each shredder/detangler includes a base and at least three generally planar and substantially identical paddles arranged in spaced and generally parallel relation relative to each other. The paddles extend from the base at an angle and projects away from the rear face of the chipping disc. The paddles on each shredder/detangler have a continuous elongated linear cutting edge for impacting with and further reducing and cutting the size of the chipped material engaged by the paddles. Each shredder/detangler further includes an impeller at a distal end of the base.

Abstract: A fragmentation device includes a bin formed from at least one continuous wall extending upwardly from a bottom surface. A containment space is defined by the at least one wall and the bottom surface. An adjacent fragmentation assembly is situated adjacent to an entrance of the bin. An illumination means is situated in proximity to an exit slot of the fragmentation assembly and the entrance of the bin. The illumination means directs at least one light beam downwardly into the containment space. A controller actuates the illumination means when a mechanical system contained in the fragmentation assembly is energized. In another embodiment, the controller actuates the illumination device when a sensor detects a presence of an article entering the fragmentation assembly.

Abstract: A roller mill (1) for grinding particulate material such as cement raw materials, cement clinker, coal and similar materials, said roller mill (1) comprising a substantially horizontal grinding table (3) and a set of rollers revolving about a vertical shaft (5); said set of rollers comprising a number of rollers (4) rotatable about respective roller axes and being connected via a roller bearing (16) and a roller shaft (6) to the vertical shaft (5), and said set of rollers (4) being configured for interactive operation with the grinding table (3) for application of pressure to the particulate material; characterized in that each roller bearing (16) across its entire axial extent is axially located radially towards the vertical shaft (5) inwardly of the location of the resulting force from the grinding zone imposed upon the respective roller, in use.

Abstract: A laboratory vibration grinding mill comprising a circular oscillating drive that operates in at least two dimensions, at least one support, and a respective elongated grinding bowl held in each support. The grinding bowl has a filling of grinding bodies and is provided with frontal grinding bowl bases. The support for a grinding bowl is configured such that a longitudinal axis of the grinding bowl forms an angle of less than 90° with a plane of movement of the circular oscillating drive such that due to movement paths of the grinding bodies in the grinding bowl caused by the inclined position of the grinding bowl relative to the plane of movement of the circular oscillating drive, the frontal grinding bowl bases are incorporated into a size-reduction process as abutment and grinding surfaces.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a mill drum for pulverizing and classifying material. The mill drum includes a cylindrical drum housing and one or more beater plates mounted for rotation within the housing. Each beater plate includes a plurality of beaters mounted on the peripheral edges thereof. A drum liner assembly includes a plurality of drum liner segments secured to the drum housing. Each drum liner segment includes a backing plate and one or more drum liners mounted thereon. The drum liners are made of a carbide material to provide superior wear characteristics.

Abstract: Described is a roller mill (1) for grinding particulate material, such as cement raw materials, cement clinker and similar materials, said roller mill comprising a substantially horizontal grinding table (3), at least one therewith interactively operating roller (4) which is configured for rotation about a roller shaft (6) through the use of a bearing (7) for the roller, and a closed circulation system for lubricant for lubricating the bearing (7) for the roller, said circulation system comprising a reservoir (9), ducts (10) for feeding of lubricant to the bearing (7) for the roller and ducts (11) for recirculating the lubricant from the bearing (7) for the roller. The roller mill further comprises an autogenously regulated pressure pump means (20) which is driven by the rotation of the roller (4), and has a first part (21) which is mounted on the roller shaft (6) and a second part (22) which is mounted on the roller (4) and rotates therewith.

Abstract: A shredder device includes a curvilinear formation formed from an offset alignment of cutter teeth for the discs connected to a shaft. The offset alignment is from about 10-degrees to about 40-degrees in a first circumferential direction for a first length portion of the formation and from about 10-degrees to about 40-degrees in a second circumferential direction for a second length portion of the formation such that a vertex is formed at one point along the formation.

Abstract: A fly reel spool rotatably coupled with a frame mounted on a fishing rod to wind a fish line includes a rotary frame rotatably coupled inside the frame; a winding drum having a ball-catching protrusion on an inner circumference coupling with the rotary frame, the winding drum configured such that the fish line is wound on or unwound from an outer circumference; a locking ball installed in an outer circumference of the rotary frame to protrude from and retract into the rotary frame; elastic means for elastically holding the locking ball so that it protrudes from the outer circumference of the rotary frame, whereby the locking ball is caught by one touch on the ball-catching protrusion on the inner circumference of the winding drum when the rotary frame is coupled with the winding drum, and stopping means for supporting the winding drum and the rotary frame to rotate together.