Abstract: An inspection camera unit that images an inspection target part of a circuit board can be mounted, replaceably with a mounting head, on a moving mechanism of any one of a plurality of mounting machine modules arranged in alignment along a direction of conveying the circuit board. Also, an inspection image processing unit that processes an image signal output from the inspection camera unit to inspect the inspection target part of the circuit board can be mounted, replaceably with a feeder, on a feeder mount base of any one of the mounting machine modules. The inspection image processing unit is provided with a computer for image processing, a display panel that displays inspection information, and others.

Abstract: The embodiments specified comprise various devices whereby electricity generated outside of a cell-instrument can be delivered to said instrument's electric circuit directly, or delivered to said circuit through a charged cell encased in said instrument's cell-space. My specifications emphasize that my devices are, essentially, novel conductors of electricity. My embodiments provide cheaper, longer-lasting, more available sources of power; precise, easy control of volume; and power that can be easily turned on and off during daytime hours, thereby reducing the cost of operating hearing aids. Hopefully, manufacturers of hearing aids will redesign their instruments so as to offer the public the improvement that I specify in claim 5.

Abstract: A flexible wiring board includes a first flexible base material with a conductor pattern formed thereon, a second flexible base material disposed adjacent to the first flexible base material and an insulating layer covering the first flexible base material and the second flexible base material. The insulating layer exposes at least one portion of the first flexible base material. A conductor pattern is formed on the insulating layer, and a plating layer is provided connecting the conductor pattern of the first flexible base material and the conductor pattern on the insulating layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for generating conductive surface patterns on a substrate by coating the substrate with a predetermined pattern of electrically conductive particles or of particles of a material that can be converted by heating into an electrically conducting material, and sintering or melting the coated substrate by means of electromagnetic radiation and by applying an antenna for said electromagnetic radiation in the vicinity of the predetermined pattern. The process is easy to implement, needs only low energy, is very fast and can be used to generate electrically conductive patterns at low cost.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing multilayer printed circuit board includes step below. A metal substrate is provide, the metal substrate includes a number of substrate unit. A first insulating layer is formed on one surface of the metal substrate. The first insulating layer has a number of first through holes. An electrically conductive circuit is formed in each substrate unit. A second insulating layer is formed on the other surface of the metal substrate. The second insulating layer has a number of second through holes. A first metal cylinder is formed in a first through hole and a second metal cylinder is formed in a second through hole. The number of substrate units are folded and laminated, the connected and aligned first metal cylinder and the second metal cylinder communicates the electrically conductive circuits.

Abstract: A wiring board is provided. The wiring board includes: a resin substrate having a through-hole therethrough; metal foil patterns formed on the resin substrate; and a first wiring layer formed on the metal foil patterns and on an inner surface of the through-hole, wherein the first wiring layer includes: a first power feeding layer; and a first plated layer laminated on the first power feeding layer; a resin member filled in the through-hole and between adjacent wiring patterns of the first wiring layer, wherein an end surface of the resin member is flush with a surface of the first wiring layer; and a second wiring layer formed on the surface of the first wiring layer and formed to cover an end surface of the through-hole, wherein the second wiring layer includes: a second power feeding layer; and a second plated layer laminated on the second power feeding layer.

Abstract: Systems, methods and structures for remanufacturing inkjet printer cartridges and inkjet printer print heads by removing the print head and adhesive holding the print head to a used inkjet printer cartridge, preparing the cartridge housing for a new print head by routing out the used print head and used adhesive to create a new mounting surface for new adhesive and a new print head, placing the adhesive and new print head on the new mounting surface, curing the adhesive and assembling a re-manufactured cartridge from the cartridge housing having a new print head positioned thereon.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for removing valve cover components includes a torque transfer tool that mates with an extending portion of the valve cover assembly and has a multi-faceted segment to receive a torque-supplying wrench. A hydraulically-actuated wrench has a head with a multi-faceted portion that engages the corresponding multi-faceted segment of the torque transfer tool. The wrench's hydraulic cylinder rotates the wrench head upon actuation. The multifaceted segments can be splined. Also disclosed is a reaction tube against which the wrench can be braced prior to actuation of the cylinder.

Abstract: A method of making a rear hub of a bicycle comprises: swaging a straight pipe into an hour-glass-shaped semi product, extruding the semi-product to form a hub flange, punching a plurality of holes in the hub flange of the semi-product, binding an edge of an end of the semi-product, necking down the edge-bound end of the semi-product, trimming the semi-product, and chamfering the holes of the semi-product to form a chamfer structure on an edge of the respective holes.

Abstract: A manual razor comprising an elongate handle and a disposable razor blade head removeably located substantially at one end of said handle. The razor blade head includes a rotatable head body and a plurality of elongate blades mounted from said head body. Both together are rotational about an axis parallel to the elongate direction of the blades. The blades can be sequentially presented to present at least one of said blades in an operative manner for shaving. An adjuster is provided that is operatively engaged with said head body and includes an input actuator located by said handle body to allow a digit of a user to actuate the rotation of the head body and plurality of elongate blades.

Abstract: This invention presents a shaving device. The shaving device has a razor mount member. The shaving device further has a first flexible extension extending from a first side of the razor mount member and a second flexible extension extending from a second side of the razor mount member. The first and second flexible extensions can be straps.

Abstract: A handheld pistachio nut opener that is box-shaped comprising an upper and lower piece, each with one protrusion that are oriented vertically but aligned horizontally and inserted into an open or partially open pistachio nut, and through manual compression of the apparatus between the thumb and forefinger, the protrusions travelling in opposite directions through translational vertical motion while remaining engaged with the pistachio nut shell halves until the shell halves break apart into two disjoined pieces revealing the edible portion inside, the arcs of the protrusions protecting the edible portion from being damaged.

Abstract: A retractable utility knife has a housing, a blade seat forward slidably received in the housing, a blade fixed to the blade seat, a driving unit having an actuator protruding out from the housing and an actuator seat reciprocally slidable along the housing, a blade seat return spring linking the blade seat and the housing, and a blade change means. The blade of the retractable utility knife is also able to be locked when fully extended to avoid painstaking thumb pushing when works for mass workloads.

Abstract: A utility knife with step extending blade has a housing, a blade seat slidably received in the housing, a blade fixed to the blade seat, an actuator fixed to the blade seat and reciprocally slidable along the housing, a blade seat return spring linking the blade seat and the housing, a step extending control unit, and a blade change means. An extending length of the blade of the utility knife is step regulatable according to different thickness of workpiece, thus decreasing the possibility of break of the blade.

Abstract: An ice chopper has an elongated handle terminating in a non-linear chopping element with a lower edge. The chopping element could be two L-shaped wings forming an angle of 45-150 degrees or could be arcuate.

Abstract: A pressing handle member of garden shears has two symmetric pressing handle elements sandwiching a separator. The separator and the pressing handle elements each respectively have a shaft aperture and a first pivot aperture. The separator has an anvil. A blade member is inserted in a first slot of the separator and pivoted onto a bolt that is disposed through the shaft aperture. Two connecting members are slidably coupled to an adjusting slot in the blade member. The gripping member has two symmetric handle elements sandwiching an assembly member. Each handle element has a second pivot aperture; a pin is placed through the second pivot apertures and the first pivot apertures of the pressing handle member. The gripping member also has a second through aperture and a joint is placed through the second through aperture and the connecting apertures of the connecting members.

Abstract: A cutting tool comprising a main body, a blade shield, a support arm and a circular blade. The main body includes a first guide surface along an edge of the main body and a first blade slot recessed in the main body and opening to the first guide surface. The blade shield has a second guide surface extending generally parallel to and in spaced relation to the first guide surface to define a gap therebetween, with the blade shield also having a second blade slot recessed in the blade shield and opening to the second guide surface. The support arm is secured to the main body and the blade shield to hold the main body and the blade shield in spaced relation. The circular blade is removably secured in the first blade slot and extends through the gap into the second blade slot.

Abstract: A cutter holder having a holder block made of one single piece or multiple pieces of cork material and one or multiple cutter-resting devices defined in the holder block for the insertion of the cutter blade of one or a number of cutting tools.

Abstract: A device for simultaneous cutting of dough into shapes including an upper and lower platform members as well as interior and exterior cutting members. The upper platform member may be actuated to cause the interior cutting members to be telescopically inserted into the exterior cutting members thereby enabling cutting of prepared cookie dough.

Abstract: A bagel slicer that comprises an oblong skirt and a pair of blades disposed within a cavity defined by the skirt. The oblong skirt has a length, a width, a top edge, a bottom edge, a wall connecting the top edge to the bottom edge, a top opening defined by the top edge and a bottom opening defined by the bottom edge where the top opening is substantially parallel to the bottom opening. The upper and lower blades are substantially parallelly disposed and offset vertically to form an overlap, each having a cutting edge. The cutting edge of each of the upper and lower blades is aligned with the bottom opening of the skirt and each blade is perpendicular to the bottom opening and substantially parallel to the skirt within the cavity.

Abstract: Cutting members for razors are provided that have been subjected to a localized heat-treating process, e.g., application of laser energy. In some cases, the cutting members include a bent portion, and the localized heat-treating process is used to enhance ductility and thereby facilitate formation of the bent portion.

Abstract: A can opener has a cutter blade mounted with a body and a traction wheel mounted with the body on or adjacent the cutter blade. One of the cutter blade or traction wheel is movable with respect to the other between an inoperative position and an operative position. In the inoperative position the traction wheel and the cutter blade are spaced apart so that a rim of a can to be opened may be located between the traction wheel and the cutter blade. In the operative position the traction wheel and the cutter blade engage a can for opening the can. The can opener has an operating element that is operable by a user of the can opener for turning the traction wheel. Operation of the operating element also moves the cutter blade and traction wheel from the inoperative position to the operative position.

Abstract: An object is to scribe a small-sized substrate made of a brittle material with high workability. A plurality of brittle material-made substrates 107a to 107i are arranged on the table 106 while being positioned by their respective positioning pins 109. A recipe data table is prepared in advance for each of the brittle material-made substrates on an individual basis. On the basis of the recipe data table, the brittle material-made substrate and the scribing head are moved relatively to each other to perform inside scribing or outside scribing on each of the substrates. This makes it possible to subject a plurality of substrates to scribing operation at one time under automatic control.

Abstract: A measurement system has a surface sensing device mounted on an articulating probe head, which in turn is mounted on a coordinate positioning apparatus. The surface sensing device is moved relative to a surface by driving at least one of the coordinate positioning apparatus and probe head in at least one axis to scan the surface. The surface sensing device measures its distance from the surface and the probe head is driven to rotate the surface sensing device about at least one axis in order to control the relative position of the surface sensing device from the surface to within a predetermined range in real time.

Abstract: Before being processed, bulk material is dried in a storage container. A drying medium such as air is passed through the bulk material for drying. The drying medium heats the bulk material and removes moisture at the same time. For dehumidifying the drying medium, a dehumidifying unit with a Peltier device is provided whose cold side and whose hot side are positioned within the flow path of the drying medium. The drying medium loaded with moisture is passed across the cold side and dehumidified. The hot side of the Peltier device is used to preheat the dehumidified drying medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to an indirectly heated fluidized bed dryer (1) for drying moist, fine-grained bulk materials. The fluidized bed dryer (1) comprises a housing (2) with a gas-injection bottom (6) with built-in heat exchanger parts extending above the gas-injection bottom (6) and at least one discharge device, provided below the gas-injection bottom (60), for the dried bulk material. The fluidized bed dryer (1) according to the invention is distinguished in that the usable flow cross section of the housing (2) increases in the region of the built-in heat exchanger parts while the cross-sectional area of the housing remains the same over the height of the built-in heat exchanger parts in the direction of flow of the fluidizing medium. In this way, an inadmissible expansion of the stationary fluidized bed is reliably prevented.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a smoking product from a tobacco material, wherein the tobacco material is treated using at least one extrusion process, which comprises compaction with an increase in pressure and temperature and a mechanical treatment and sudden flash drying of the material at an outlet of an extruder (1), wherein a heated process fluid (7) is supplied as a heat transfer medium to the tobacco material in the extruder (1) to supply process heat. The invention further relates to a device for producing a smoking product from a tobacco material using an extruder (1) which performs a compaction of a tobacco material with an increase in pressure and temperature and a mechanical treatment and sudden flash drying of the material at the extruder outlet, wherein the extruder (1) is associated with a heater (11), which heats a process fluid (7) that is supplied to the extruder (1) for supplying process heat as a heat transfer medium.

Abstract: A textile articles dryer provides a chassis or housing supporting a rotating drum. A main air inlet enables air to enter the rotating drum. A main air outlet enables air to exit the rotating drum. A vacuum blower pulls a main airflow stream in between the main air inlet and the main air outlet. A heater is in communication with the main airflow stream for heating the air in the main flow stream. A controller maintains a generally constant vacuum in the rotating drum by lowering blower speed responsive to a blockage or near blockage of the main air outlet by one or more textile articles that are being dried.

Abstract: A household laundry drying appliance includes a process air circuit in which process air is circulated to remove moisture contained in laundry; and a sensor placed in the process air circuit. The sensor has a head portion for detecting a predetermined parameter of the process air and a base portion for assembly. The head portion is encapsulated in a protecting structure. With the protection of the protecting structure, The head portion can be protected from water splashing thereon, and as a result, the accuracy of the sensor is effectively maintained and the evaluation of the dryness of laundry taken in consideration of the detecting value of the sensor becomes reliable.

Abstract: An article of footwear is disclosed that includes an upper and a sole structure secured to the upper. The sole structure incorporates a support element that includes a fluid-filled chamber, a first insert, and a second insert. The chamber defines a first surface, an opposite second surface, and a sidewall extending between the first surface and the second surface. The first insert is secured to the first surface and at least partially recessed into the polymer material of the chamber, and the second insert is secured to the second surface. In addition, the chamber may be pressurized to deform the first insert or the second insert.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate generally to the field of footwear, and more particularly to components of performance footwear, such as midsoles, as well as methods of making midsoles. In various embodiments, multiple response property midsoles and/or portions of footwear are provided that may include strategically arranged multiple response property areas having blended transition zones disposed there between. Such blended transition zones may help facilitate a more fluid foot movement, improve manufacturing and production techniques, and prevent injury to the foot, ankle, and/or legs during exercise, such as running, hiking, walking, and other impact-generating activities.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a half fork for shoe molded insole, comprising a rigid plastic injection-molded main body, and a waist core integrated in the main body as a whole by plastic injection molding, wherein the main body has at least one locating hole on the upper and/or lower surfaces thereof in the waist core region, and bevels on the edges thereof. The half fork further comprises a surface material layer on upper and/or lower surfaces of the main body; the material of the surface material layer is fabric, paper or plastic. The half fork disclosed by the present invention will not deform easily under the pressure caused by the weight of the wearer, even in the humid environment or under the condition of being soaked, it is more comfortable, durable and artistic.

Abstract: The present disclosures concerns embodiments of a footwear insole that can be used with various types of footwear, including, without limitation, shoes (including open and closed toe shoes), boots, sandals, etc. The insole includes an upper fabric layer that comes in contact with the foot and a cushioning base layer that contacts the footbed of the footwear. The base layer desirably is formed from a self-adhering material that can be applied to in liquid form to the fabric and bonds directly to the fibers of the fabric when cured, so as to eliminate the need for a separate intermediate adhesive layer for securing the fabric to the base layer. The base layer is also configured to substantially prevent shrinkage of the insole when subjected to multiple wash and dry cycles.

Abstract: Described is an exercise tool. More particularly, it is a therapy and exercise tool specifically devised as a foot-therapy and toe-aligning device to align, separate, and stretch toes. The foot-therapy and toe-aligning device comprises a frame with a plurality of posts connected with the frame. The device is formed of an elastic material such that a user may place at least one of the plurality of posts between a user's toes and pull the post to stretch and elongate the post between the toes. Upon release, the elastic material of the post causes the post to attempt to return to its original shape, thereby causing it to expand out and conform its shape to fit snugly against the user's toes. Additionally, the elastic material allows the toe posts to be positioned and maintained at numerous locations between the user's toes for customizable positioning between the toes.

Abstract: A shoe with reversible and moveable tops is presented and includes fasteners, such as snaps or zippers, positioned all around the base of the shoe in order for the top half of the shoe to be changed. The tops are made of various materials and different styles. There can be full-covered footwear, sandal-type or any type of strapped shoe for women or men.

Abstract: Implementations of the present invention comprise devices, systems, components, and methods for use with bicycle pedals. For example, implementations of the invention provide a bicycle pedal system that efficiently and easily allows a cyclist to securely engage an engagement assembly located on the spindle with a cleat. In particular, implementations of the present invention provide an engagement assembly with an inside grabber and an outside grabber. The inside grabber and outside grabber are easily guided to come into contact with protrusions located on the cleat such that the engagement assembly securely engages the cleat, thus allowing a cyclist to take advantage of both down-strokes and up-strokes, while at the same time providing an easy and efficient way for the cyclist to engage the pedals.

Abstract: A high heel shoe structure includes a shoe sole. The shoe sole includes an outsole, a mid sole adhered on top of the outsole and a shoe bed adhered on top of the mid sole. An air chamber and a groove are provided between the mid sole and the shoe bed. The air chamber is provided with a plurality of resilient studs. The shoe bed has a plurality of vents which communicate with the air chamber. Two ends of the groove communicate with the air chamber and outside, respectively. Without increasing the thickness of the high heel shoe, the air chamber and the resilient studs are configured to form a buffer space for providing a cushion effect and the air in the high heel shoe is ventilated to keep a dry condition.

Abstract: A bottom body of a footwear object with a footwear body, comprising an outsole layer defining a bottom surface which is adapted for having direct contact with the ground and a connecting surface opposite to the bottom surface arranged for connecting to the footwear body; and a fabric unit integrally provided on the bottom surface of the outsole layer which defines a fabric portion, whereby the fabric unit is capable of providing abrasion resistance in both smooth and oil-containing ground surface. the fabric unit is made of fabric materials which is capable of providing abrasion resistance in oil-containing ground surface. comprises a plurality of fabric members spacedly provided on the bottom surface of the outsole layer forming a predetermined pattern on the bottom surface.

Abstract: A cleat cover for protecting and adding traction to a cleat plate of a bicycle shoe is disclosed. The cleat cover comprises a cover body that includes a main opening at a middle portion and an extended opening at a peripheral edge. A bridge area is present at the side of the cover body for conserving grip on the cleat. The opening of the cover body allows a bicycle pedal to lock into a bicycle cleat while allowing the cover body to remain on the cleat. The cover body covers a plurality of screws and parts that attach the cleat plate. The cleat cover allows a bicyclist to leave the cover on the cleat at all times; when riding, at stops, and when walking on various hard surfaces. Thus, it prevents the cleat plate from unnecessary wear when the bicycle shoe contacts the ground. The bicyclist does not have to remember to remove and replace the cover. The cover body can be releasably engaged with the cleat on the bicycle shoe.

Abstract: A fluid jet apparatus includes a body having a fluid flow path defined between a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A thrust device is mounted within the fluid flow path to direct in use a flow of fluid along the fluid flow path. At least a portion of the fluid flow path includes a duct. The thrust device includes a propeller mounted within the duct. The apparatus further includes a plate spaced from the fluid inlet defining a space therebetween. A plurality of elongate pivotable vanes is positioned in a generally circular orientation in the space and about the axis of the flow path and with their pivoting axes aligned with the axis of the flow path. The thrust device is adapted to rotate in a direction opposite the direction of flow of fluid through the vanes into the space.

Abstract: A walk-behind trenching vehicle incorporating a trenching boom with an endless trenching chain. The trenching boom may be connected to a forward end of the vehicle via a dual pivot mechanism. The boom may be movable between an operating position and a transport position via a single actuator, e.g., hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: The two jaws of the bucket each consist of two rigid portions, the receptacle and the shovel, which are hinged onto on another around the pivoting axis. They are connected to the chassis and to the control cylinder by the suspension arm and the moving arm. The hinges of each jaw between the receptacle, the shovel, the suspension arms, the moving arms, the cylinder, and the chassis imply four hinged systems, each having four push rods. During a closing movement of the bucket from the position of maximum separation of the jaws, a relative pivoting of limited amplitude occurs in alternating directions between the receptacle and the shovel of each jaw.

Abstract: An electronic greeting card containing a recordable audio module with a pre-recorded audio or music clip which allows a user to sing along with the pre-recorded audio or music clip and record it within the audio module in the card. The greeting card contains a slide trigger that activates the pre-recorded sound clip upon opening the greeting card. A second push-button trigger controls playback of the pre-recorded music clip while simultaneously recording the user singing along to the pre-recorded music. The card also contains a preview function that allows a consumer to try the recording function before purchasing the greeting card. In preview mode, the recorded message is played back, simultaneously with the pre-recorded clip, only once and then erased. Once a consumer has purchased the card, the preview function can be disabled whereby the user-recorded sound clip is saved, and whereby the user-recorded sound clip is played back simultaneously with the pre-recorded sound clip.

Abstract: A display card for attachment to a shelving system. The display card comprises a display panel including a front surface, a rear panel connected to the display panel, a base panel extending from the rear panel, and a lip extending from the display panel, wherein the base panel and the lip include a plurality of openings for attaching the display card to the shelving system, and wherein the display card is constructed from a one piece blank.

Abstract: A semi-permanent replaceable license plate add on and frame surround includes a frame composed of rigid or semi-rigid material that is weatherproof, temperature and ultraviolet resistant. It is structured and sized to cover substantially a perimeter of a license plate without substantially covering identifying indicia, and devoid of any structural or supportive properties for the license plate, itself. The surround includes a plurality of attachment devices secured to the frame with permanent or semi-permanent adhesive, structured to removeably attach the frame directly to the license plate or plate surround. The surround further includes a plurality of corresponding attachment devices for securing to the license plate or the plate surround and structured to attach the frame directly to the license plate or the existing plate surround by aligning and press fitting to the plurality of attachment devices. The corresponding attachment devices are removeably attachable to the plurality of attachment devices.

Abstract: An advertising device, where one exemplary use is as a “stripper pole” having associated ad material. The ad material can be placed inside a portion of the pole and be visible through a protective cover, and be dynamic. Additionally, the stripper pole may be in a variety of sizes and shapes and may include lighting, rotating mechanisms, engraving and suspended objects. The advertising device includes a connecting element that attaches to at least one end, and optionally between two ends, with a gap between an inner element and an outer element where advertising material can be placed in the gap.

Abstract: A light emitting sign including a lightguide having a thickness not greater than 0.5 millimeters. The lightguide having an array of elongated legs extending therefrom, wherein each leg terminates in a bounding edge and is folded such that the bounding edges are stacked. At least one light source emits light into the stacked bounding edges. The light travels within the legs to the lightguide, with the light from each leg combining and totally internally reflecting within the lightguide. A plurality of light scattering features frustrate totally internally reflected light within the lightguide such that the light exits the sign in a light emitting area.

Abstract: The invention provides a mirror unit having a mirror unit front with a mirror surface and having a lighting unit comprising a plurality of light sources and a lenticular lens array. The light sources and the lenticular lens array are arranged to provide mirror unit light in a space in front of the mirror unit front.

Abstract: A collation of printed marketing signs for delivery or distribution to a retail store includes at least a first group of marketing signs and a second group of marketing signs. Each group has at least one stack of marketing signs for altering product display structures in a retail store and each marketing sign in each stack has a same non-rectangular shape. The first group of signs includes a first level of priority and the second group of signs includes a second level of priority. The first level of priority indicates that the first group of signs be set in the store before the second group of signs, which have the second level of priority.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a display device, which comprises a display body having two opposite sides adjacent to a periphery thereof and each formed with at least one first positioning element respectively, and at least one detachable decorative member made of an elastic material and formed with a second positioning element in two opposite sides adjacent to two end edges thereof respectively. When the second positioning element is inserted into and engaged with the first positioning element corresponding thereto, the elastic deformation force of the decorative member can generate a clamping force for enabling the second positioning element to firmly clamp the first positioning element, protecting the periphery of the display body from being broken due to external impact or abrasion, using the decorative member as an elastic cushioning for packing the display body into a packing box, and reducing the use of packing materials.