Abstract: A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a method and system for magnetic self-assembly (MSA) of one or more parts to another part. Assembly occurs when the parts having magnet patterns bond to one another. Such bonding can result in energy minima The magnetic forces and torques—controlled by the size, shape, material, and magnetization direction of the magnetic patterns cause the components to rotate and align. Specific embodiments of MSA can offer self-assembly features such as angular orientation, where assembly is restricted to one physical orientation; inter-part bonding allowing assembly of free-floating components to one another; assembly of free-floating components to a substrate; and bonding specificity, where assembly is restricted to one type of component when multiple components may be present.

Abstract: A printed article (1) comprises a substrate (2) and an image (3) printed on the substrate. The image includes line art (4) comprises conductive ink. The image includes representations of at least two items (61, 62) which overlap such that line art of a first item is joined at least one point (71) to line art of a second item.

Abstract: A method of embedding a chip capacitor in a printed circuit board including a first conductive layer and a dielectric layer placed on the first conductive layer includes removing the dielectric layer to form a cavity exposing the first conductive layer; seating a chip capacitor in the cavity; filling a filled material at a space excluding a space occupied by the chip capacitor in the cavity; forming a via penetrating the filled material and being connected to the chip capacitor; and stacking a conductive material to constitute a second conductive layer in surfaces of the via and the dielectric layer and in an surface of the filled material filled in the cavity.

Abstract: A method for insulating (5) a conductive bar (1) includes wrapping an insulating tape (2) around the conductive bar (1), enclosing it in a flexible container (4), applying a vacuum, impregnating the insulating tape (2) with an impregnating resin, curing the impregnating resin, and removing the conductive bar (1) with the insulation (5) around it from the flexible container (4). In addition, together with the insulating tape (2), an impregnating tape (3) made of the impregnating resin is wrapped around the conductive bar (1). In order to impregnate, the impregnating tape (3) is melted.

Abstract: To protect the bearings, lubricant and seals of a refrigerant compressor, the compressor includes one or more inductors for mitigating a high frequency common mode current that produces a high frequency shaft voltage. Each inductor is a ring of magnetic material encircling three insulated cables that convey three-phase power from an adjustable frequency drive to the compressor's motor. Without the inductors, the high frequency shaft voltage can become damagingly high due to the length of a cast iron housing that can be particularly long if the housing contains both a motor and several centrifugal impellers. The high frequency shaft voltage is just one component of a composite adverse shaft voltage. Another component, known as an operationally induced shaft voltage, can be reduced by a grounding contact, so instead of using just an inductor or just a contact, both can be used to provide a total solution to the problem.

Abstract: An apparatus for dislodging stuck blades in a turbine engine. The apparatus includes a housing, cam structure, and impact structure. The housing is capable of being temporarily secured to a blade disc structure adjacent to a stuck blade to be dislodged. The cam structure is associated with the housing and is adapted to receive an input torque that rotates the cam structure, the cam structure capable of translating the input torque into an impact force, the impact force including a component in a desired direction. The impact structure is associated with the housing and is capable of receiving the impact force from the cam structure and exerting the impact force on a root area of the stuck blade for dislodging the stuck blade from the blade disc structure non-destructively.

Abstract: A method for forming a slot in a rotor disk includes a finishing step using a tool rotating at angle off normal in direction opposite a direction that the tool is driven through the slot. A finish profile is obtained in part by removing material from a bottom surface with a tool rotating about an axis off normal.

Abstract: A system and method of manufacture providing reinforced structurally functional load-bearing members, including but not limited to using thermoplastic materials, such as High Density Polyethylene (HDPE), reinforced such as with an aluminum alloy or carbon fiber core element. Among its possible uses, the present invention has application for provision of structural support members, such as an illustrative I-joist product having a vertical center member preferably comprising HDPE, and top and bottom flanges having structurally meaningful reinforcement. The center member and flanges preferably comprising HDPE provides a relatively hard, durable, substantially weather-resistant structure.

Abstract: An electric shaver includes: a main body; an outer blade provided to an end of the main body and having a blade hole defined by a bar; and an inner blade provided inward of the outer blade and configured to reciprocate in a longitudinal direction of the outer blade to cut hair in the blade hole with the outer blade. The bar has a hair raising portion coming in contact with hair upon movement of the outer blade on a skin surface to raise hair up from the skin surface. A contact pressure on the skin surface to be exerted by the outer blade in a first portion of the outer blade is greater than that in a second portion of the outer blade. Hair raising performance in raising hair up from the skin surface in the first portion is smaller than hair raising performance in the second portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pipe cutter, which has a main body, a rotary cutting head disposed on the main body, and the cutting head is detachably mounted to a front portion of the main body via a retaining mechanism. As a result, an operator can select a cutting head of proper size to quickly adapt to different working circumstances or machining operations.

Abstract: A pill card bubble cutter includes a hinged or sliding “clam shell” like hand held cutter with opposing blades along one side for cutting through the pill card bubbles to release pills, and resembles a common staple puller. The cutter may further include a cup or pouch to catch the pill once released. In another embodiment, the cutter has a single blade opposing a stop to cut through one side of the bubble to allow the bubble to be bent back to release the pill. The cutter may alternatively include two opposing parallel sides pressed together to cut through the bubble.

Abstract: The invention relates to an eccentric gear arrangement of a motor-driven, hand-guided hedge trimmer (1). The eccentric gear arrangement includes two shearing blades (2, 3) driven in mutually opposite directions over a displacement path (a). Each shearing blade has a connecting link (4, 5) as well as an eccentric wheel (6) having a drive wheel (7) and two eccentrics (8, 9). The eccentric wheel (6) rotates about a rotational axis (10). The two connecting links (4, 5) lie directly above one another. The two eccentrics (8, 9) are arranged on the same side of the drive wheel (7) and engage each in one of the two connecting links (4, 5). The two shearing blades (2, 3) have contact pressure surfaces (11, 12) in the region of their two connecting links (4, 5) and are offset with respect to each other in such a manner that they are exposed at least over a portion of the displacement path (a). Two downholders (13, 14) are provided which act each on one of the assigned contact pressure surfaces (11, 12).

Abstract: The invention relates to a chipper chain (10) for a motor-driven chain saw (9) as well as a chain saw having such a chipper chain (10). The chipper chain (10) includes drive links (1), connecting links (2), and cutting links (3). The drive links (1) each have a drive projection (4). The cutting links (3) each have an upper cutting blade (5) and a depth limiter (6) which leads the upper cutting blade (5). The chipper chain (10) has a maximum width (A) which is defined by the upper cutting blades (5), a maximum height (C) which is measured perpendicularly to its longitudinal axis and extends from the drive projection (3) to the upper cutting blade (5), and an average divide (T) predetermined by the average distance of adjacent pivot pins (7). The product of the maximum width (A), the maximum height (C), and the average divide (T) is ?450 mm3. The driving power of the motor-driven chain saw (9) is ?1.0 kW.

Abstract: A chain saw an operator can easily strain a saw chain is provided. In the chain saw 1, the tension of a saw chain 6 attached around the outer edge of a guiding bar 4 can be adjusted appropriately by adjusting the force transmitted to a connecting unit 24 during operation of a hand guard 40. Thus, the saw chain 6 can be easily strained at great tension without use of a strong coil spring.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener includes a base containing a sharpening mechanism, and a shaving tray coupled to the base and movable between an installed position and an uninstalled position relative to the base. The shaving tray defines a chamber configured to receive and hold shavings produced during a sharpening operation. The shaving tray includes a body, an aperture in the body configured to receive shavings for passage into the chamber, a movable member configured to selectively cover the aperture to inhibit shavings from leaving the chamber through the aperture, and a biasing member coupled to the body and to the movable member to bias the movable member into a closed position covering the aperture.

Abstract: A pencil sharpener removably couplable to a non-mechanical pencil including: a body comprising an external volume having a conically-shaped inner volume; a steel blade cutter that is removable and replaceable and is received in a recessed portion within an outer face side of the body; a biasing clip attacher that permits removable attachment of the pencil sharpener onto objects including a clothing pocket, belt, or bookmark; a light to provide illumination, and a friction fit cylindrical stabilizer having a biasing slit and a closed end for receiving a proximate end of the non-mechanical pencil. Further, the body has an outer face side of the body with a hand-conforming contour providing an increased-efficiency shave-removing surface within the body to permit insertion of a distal end of the non-mechanical pencil.

Abstract: A hybrid wheel alignment system and methodology use passive targets for a first pair of wheels (e.g. front wheels) and active sensing heads for another pair of wheels (e.g. rear wheels). The active sensing heads combine image sensors for capturing images of the targets with at least one spatial relationship sensor for sensing a relationship between the active sensing heads. One or both of the active sensing heads may include inclinometers or the like, for sensing one or more tilt angles of the respective sensing head. Data from the active sensing heads may be sent to a host computer for processing to derive one or more vehicle measurements, for example, for measurement of parameters useful in wheel alignment applications.

Abstract: An inclination position sensor where, on a substrate on which wires are formed, plural electrodes electrically connected to the wires are disposed, a conductive ball that can simultaneously contact at least two of the plural electrodes is disposed, an enclosure that covers the plural electrodes and the conductive ball is disposed, and a circular arc is formed in places of the electrodes that contact the conductive ball.

Abstract: A rolling ruler comprises a blade member configured to facilitate taking a measurement. The blade member is coupled to a handle that is configured to be gripped by a user, wherein the handle acts as a housing for storing a plurality of electronic components, the plurality of electronic components providing predefined functionalities to the rolling ruler. Further at least one roller with a rolling surface that is partially exposed through a backside of the handle for contacting a surface to be measured is in operable contact with a portion of the plurality of electronic components to facilitate measuring distance based on rotations of the at least one roller.

Abstract: Provided is a new method of measuring involute gear tooth profile that differs from the base circle method and enables measurement of super-large gears without increasing the size of the tooth profile measuring machine and without increasing shift of the machine center of gravity. Measurement is performed during simultaneous ? axis control for rotating a test gear around the gear axis, X axis control for reciprocating a probe toward and away from the gear axis, and Y axis control for reciprocating the probe perpendicular to the X axis, thereby moving the probe along a line of action.

Abstract: An exemplary probe apparatus includes a fixture, a first probe assembly, a motor, a lead screw, two guide members, a second probe, and a reduction gear unit. The first probe assembly is fixedly attached to the fixture and includes a first probe. The motor has a drive shaft attached to the fixture. The lead screw is coupled to the fixture. The two guide members are attached to the fixture and parallel to the lead screw. The second probe assembly is moveably attached to the lead screw and the at least one guide member, and includes a second probe. The reduction gear unit is coupled to the drive shaft and the lead screw to transmit power from the motor to the second probe assembly through the lead screw. The second probe assembly is configured for moving the second probe towards or away from the first probe along the two guide members.

Abstract: A rule assembly includes a housing, a reel rotatably mounted in the housing, and an elongated blade having an end hook member on a free end thereof. The elongated blade is arranged to be wound on the reel and to be extendable through an opening in the housing. The end hook member is formed of sheet metal to include a mounting portion and a hook portion bent at a generally right angle from an end of the mounting portion. The end hook member includes a pair of generally upwardly extending side edges, a generally laterally extending lower edge, and recessed edge portions disposed at corner portions at which the upwardly extending side edges and the laterally extending lower edge intersect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a measuring tool having a substantially puck-shaped body having a top surface and a bottom surface. The tool also includes an elongated slot formed in the top surface and a fastener adjacent the bottom surface. The elongated slot is adapted to receive a portion of a tape measure. The fastener is operable to secure the measuring tool to the underlying work piece. Optionally, the fastener is a magnet.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a stature measuring method and a stature measuring device using the method. The method includes securing an anchoring unit, coupled to a main body via a tape, to a building wall, moving the main body to a bottom in a state in which the anchoring unit is secured to the building wall, inputting a reference point setting signal in a state in which the main body comes into contact with the bottom, and moving the main body from the bottom to a position above an examinee's head, and measuring a distance from a point where the reference point setting signal is input to a point where the main body is moved above the examinee's head, thus determining the examinee's stature.

Abstract: A rule assembly includes a housing, a reel rotatably mounted in the housing, and an elongated blade having an end hook member on a free end thereof. The end hook member includes a mounting portion having a length dimension and a top surface area and a hook portion having a width dimension and a front surface area, where a ratio of the width dimension of the hook portion to the length dimension of the mounting portion is greater than or equal to 1, a ratio of the front surface area of the hook portion to the top surface area of the mounting portion is greater than or equal to 1.1, and at least two-thirds of the mass of the hook portion lies outside a center section that includes one third of the hook portion's width.

Abstract: There is disclosed a de-watering squeeze roll which is particularly intended for use in the watering operations in textile industries. The roll comprises a shaft, a relatively thick resilient sub-layer provided around the shaft, and a relatively thin resilient outer cover provided around the sub-layer. The sub-layer has a hardness greater than the hardness of the outer cover such that the sub-layer is formed from material having a Shore A hardness of between 85 and 105 whilst the outer cover is formed from material having a Shore A hardness of between 60 and 80.

Abstract: A burner for dryers that includes a tubular element having at least a funnel-shaped region tapering toward an inlet end for fuel gas and combustion air to form a gas/air mixing venturi tube, and an opposite having an outlet nozzle for said mixture. According to the invention, the burner body is made of two half shells tightly joined together along corresponding mutually coupling longitudinal flanges, which, once coupled together, form two opposite perimetrical longitudinal edges The burner body has a substantially rectangular plan shape with two longitudinal edges that are parallel substantially for the entire length of the burner body. The invention relates also to a process for manufacturing said burner.

Abstract: A method for distributing a cryogenic fluid inside a freeze drying chamber. The cryogenic fluid is fed into the freeze drying chamber through a venturi device. The cryogenic fluid will form an ice fog which will be rapidly and uniformly distributed throughout the freezing chamber and into the vials present in the freezing chamber.

Abstract: A vulc style and cupsole style footwear and a method for manufacturing the footwear are disclosed. The footwear includes a midsole that is directly attached to the upper. The midsole may be attached to the outsole by adhesive. In the method of manufacturing the footwear, the upper and an outsole are disposed a set distance apart. Polyurethane or other material for providing cushioning to the footwear is either injected between the upper and outsole or poured onto the outsole and the upper is traversed over the outsole so as to define the mold for defining the midsole. The polyurethane is directly attached to the upper and adhered to the outsole/cupsole.

Abstract: A midsole adapted for attachment to a shoe having multiple layers of varying materials each having a different hardness level. More particularly, the present midsole includes a top, middle and bottom layer wherein all three layers of material have a different hardness range and wherein at least one of the layers is made from thermoplastic rubber (TPR). In one embodiment, the thermoplastic rubber (TPR) layer lies between the top and bottom layers and in another embodiment, the thermoplastic rubber (TPR) layer is the bottom layer. The thermoplastic rubber (TPR) layer may also have a length shorter than the other two layers forming the midsole.

Abstract: Footwear comprising a foot-fitting portion with a rear portion (1a), a base (2) fitted under the rear portion of the foot-fitting portion, a heel (3) that is releasably fastened to the base (2) by close-fitting assembly means (4, 16, 2a, 3a), and means (5, 7, 17) for automatic locking and manual unlocking of said assembly means, wherein the base (2) is a thin plate of plastics material having at least three tapped metal inserts (nuts) (11, 12) for receiving three fastener screws (14, 15) for fastening the base (2) under the rear portion (1a) of the foot-fitting portion of the footwear.

Abstract: An article of footwear has hooks which may be attached to the inner and outer peripheral edge of the sole (e.g., two or more on each side) to secure different strap or upper covering options. The footwear (shoe/sandal) is only functional when the straps/upper covering are attached to the sole of the shoe/sandal via the hooks. The design of the hook provides a securing method to removably connect the straps to the sole of the shoe/sandal.

Abstract: A multi-function shoe pad is composed of a main body for a user's human sole to tread. The main body includes a hollow bulge integrally protruding toward a top side thereof and from a bottom side in such way that a chamber is formed below the hollow bulge. The chamber is deformable between a compressed state and an uncompressed state, so the hot air inside the chamber can exhaust and the cold air can be sucked into the chamber to enhance the air convection inside the user's shoe. Besides, the hollow bulge can allow the user's foot to tightly cling to the shoe to enable the shoe pad to be skidproof.

Abstract: A pack boot comprises an outer rubber shell and a multi-ply felt bootie removably fitted inside the outer rubber shell. The multi-ply felt bootie has inner and outer felt layers superposed one over the other. An ankle pad is inserted between the inner and outer felt layers of the multi-ply felt bootie and bonded thereto to provide additional ankle support while preserving the insulation properties of the multi-ply felt bootie.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to therapeutic footwear such as sandals, conventional shoes, and corrective inserts that may be inserted into conventional shoes. Specifically, the therapeutic footwear may be used for maintaining, correcting, or repositioning the great toe to decrease pressure on the first metatarsal-phalangeal joint or bunion. Additional therapeutic features may include spreading of the wearer's toes, supporting the wearer's arch to control excessive pronation, and providing sustained heel cord stretch at rest, during ambulation, pedicure, and before, during, or after medical treatment.

Abstract: An insole for athletic shoe including a body having an outermost perimeter configured to fit within an athletic shoe, the outermost perimeter defining a top surface having forefoot, midfoot, and rearfoot portions. The insole having a first raised portion on the top surface which is positioned around the outermost perimeter at the rearfoot portion, and at least one structural element provided to improve support of the athletic shoe.

Abstract: An article of footwear can receive an insert having ball control elements. The ball control elements protrude through a tongue of the upper to engage other surfaces. The inserts may be purchased separately from the article of footwear and interchanged to be used in a variety of conditions.

Abstract: An article of footwear that exhibits enhanced whole boot breathability and reduced wet pickup is provided. The footwear article includes an upper having an inferior and superior compartment; a mechanism for joining the superior and inferior compartments together; a protective cover; and an outer sole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a midsole with a main body and a peripheral component having foam material filled inside, precise ornamental details and wear-resistant outer shell. According to the present invention, a preferred method of manufacturing a midsole with less weight than traditional and high resolution pattern is provided with the steps of: forming a TPU thin sheet into a shell with three-dimensional ornamental details and a receiving space, filling a foam material into the receiving space thereby to enhance the strength of the shell, trimming the shell together with the filled foam material from the thin sheet to be a peripheral component of the present invention, forming a main body of the midsole by foam material, and bonding the peripheral component to the main body of the midsole.

Abstract: A midsole of a shoe with multiple layers in which at least one of the layers is wrapped in film in order to protect it from the elements, provide stability and also to provide some visual features.

Abstract: An article of footwear including an outer sole assembly, the outer sole assembly extending lengthwise from a rear end to a front end, widthwise between a lateral side and a medial side, and heightwise between a free surface and a connection surface, the outer sole assembly including a core made of a first material. The core of the outer sole assembly includes a plate that demarcates the connection surface, as well as at least one boss that projects from the plate towards the free surface. The outer sole assembly includes an outer layer made of a second material, the outer layer at least partially demarcating the free surface, the outer layer at least partially covering the plate and at least partially covering a boss.

Abstract: Procedure and device for marking, identifying and organizing clothing. The device is temporarily affixed to a hanger by looping the device over the top hook part of a clothing hanger then conjoining an article of clothing on that same hanger. Once the device and article of clothing are conjoined in the hanging position, the device labels the article of clothing as a condition or state of use determined by device markings or user options. The device allows the user to mark clothing in categories such as worn or unworn, used or new, size, or could identify the status of an infinite number of clothes hung by sections on as many hangers with one device serving as the label for all articles of clothing in that section.

Abstract: A flowing sand picture flowing sand picture includes a transparent, flat box-like picture frame holding therein a fluid, multiple heavy granular materials and multiple lightweight granular materials. Each heavy granular material has a specific gravity higher than the fluid and each lightweight granular material has a specific gravity lower than the fluid. When the transparent, flat box-like picture frame is turned upside down, the granular materials float up and down through one another, showing a picture of dynamic variation.

Abstract: A concept for reducing the distance between LED lamps and illuminated surface to produce high-brightness signs is disclosed. Currently, most electric-signs place LED modules at the cabinet enclosure base. Since enclosures are deep, surface illumination from LEDs drops significantly. LEDs are therefore driven at high currents for adequate brightness, degrading their lifetime. This invention reduces the gap G between LEDs and the sign-face, increasing surface illumination exponentially. Another benefit: light forwarded from LEDs produces no heat! No frontal thermal management is needed and a small G suffices. However, LEDs produce heat at the back, requiring thermal management. By placing LEDs closer to the sign-face, the distance increases between LEDs and the base, allowing for air flow and heat-sinking room. The proposed method increases LED-module density by overlapping two modules on a grid-node; these modules are mutually orthogonal, while both are orthogonal to the surface-normal.

Abstract: A vehicle with a trunk where the trunk lid pivots upwardly to provide access to the trunk and a latch for holding for the trunk lid closed is provided with a removable display device in the rear of the vehicle. The display device comprises a sheet of flexible material having a display on an outer surface thereof, an upper pocket or the upper edge of the sheet with a first rod therein for holding the display device in the trunk when the trunk is closed, and optionally a lower pocket with another rod therein for maintaining the displayed device displayed while the vehicle moves. Optionally there is a cutout in an upper portion of the sheet for receiving the latch.

Abstract: An information presenting device. The device is arranged to be capable of assuming a first configuration, in which the device is flattened for transport or storage, and of assuming a second configuration, in which the device is extended and hence self-supporting. The device comprises at least two panels 4, made of a rigid material, which are joined together along the respective edges of at least two of the panels such that the device, having assumed the second configuration, forms a hollow cylinder, and at least one locking member 6, arranged between said panels 4, for continuously adjustable locking of the device in said first or second configuration, the locking member 6 comprising a first part 8a and a second part 8b, the first part 8a being slidably connected to the second part 8b and the locking member 6 being self-locking by a friction band coupling formed between contact surfaces of the first part 8a and the second part 8b of the locking member 6.

Abstract: The present invention relates to identification systems for identifying a person or object, and more particularly to a winged identification tag for infants and small children. In one embodiment, an identification tag includes an identification portion having first and second opposite sides and first and second opposite ends, a strap portion extending from the first end of the identification portion, a wing extending from the first side of the identification portion, a curved notch forming curved corners where the wing meets the identification portion, and a removable cover piece underlying at least a portion of the wing.

Abstract: A bolt (20, 20?) for locking the stock (11) to a receiver (12) of a firearm having mobile masses (13), comprising a tubular element (21) which can be closed at the ends respectively by means of a bolt-body cap (22) which can be screwed to the receiver (12) and by means of a bolt -stock cap (23) on which the stock (11) can be tightened, the tubular element housing in its interior a mechanism (40, 40?) for damping the withdrawal speed of the mobile masses (13) of the firearm, situated on their withdrawal trajectory and equipped with a free end not connected to the mobile masses (13) and destined for coming into contact with the latter during their withdrawal movement following the firing of the firearm for damping the stress.

Abstract: A system and method for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user. In one embodiment, a system for adapting a vertical fore grip to a user can be provided. The system can include a vertical fore grip configured to adjustably attach to a firearm; a grip extension configured to modify the vertical fore grip, wherein the grip extension is further configured to mount at least one accessory; and a bolt assembly for adjustably attaching the grip extension to the vertical fore grip.