Abstract: A hand surface cleaning apparatus comprises at least one cyclone and at least one dirt collection chamber The dirt collection chamber may be removable from the surface cleaning apparatus as a sealed unit for emptying and/or the dirt collection chamber may be removable with the nozzle.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a cyclone having an open end dirt outlet and a plate facing the open end, the height of a gap between the plate the open end is not constant.

Abstract: A squeegee assembly for wiping a surface comprises a front flexible blade having an outer surface, an inner surface and a floor engaging edge, a rear flexible blade having an outer surface, an inner surface and a wiping edge, a support upon which the front and rear flexible blades are mounted, a vacuumized chamber bounded by the front blade, rear blade, support, and the surface, and a suction tube coupled to the support and positioned between the front and rear flexible blades. The rear flexible blade includes at least one aperture extending between the outer surface and the inner surface and spaced from the wiping edge.

Abstract: A grommet is disclosed which couples with a component under a hood of an automobile. The grommet has an insertion end with four wipers, a body, and a retaining loop opposite the insertion end. The wipers are generally triangular in cross-section with a distal tip of the triangle sweeping toward the body so that when the grommet couples with an orifice in the component by pressing the insertion end into the orifice, the wipers deform, but resist insertion. Due to the angle of the wipers, the wipers resist decoupling of the grommet from the component. The retaining loop defines an opening through which a tube, pipe, and/or wires are placed and secured with a bolt that engages threads of a bolt hole in the body.

Abstract: A drive system for operating and for guiding a wall element, in particular for a room partitioning wall system, with a carriage unit, which is guided to be longitudinally movable in a guiding rail (3). The wall element is pivotably attached to the carriage unit.

Abstract: A hinge includes a barrel having a protruding positioning portion arranged therein, a pivot shaft axially and rotatably inserted through the barrel and having a recessed positioning portion located on the periphery for engagement with the protruding positioning portion of the barrel for positioning and a groove disposed at an outer side relative to the recessed positioning portion, and an elastically deformable bearing member mounted in the barrel and having a springy protruding portion stopped against the groove of the pivot shaft to enhance positioning stability of the pivot shaft in the barrel.

Abstract: A hinge includes a pivot shaft, and a knuckle member unit formed of a stack of knuckle members and pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft. Each knuckle member has a flat mounting base and a shackle that has its one end extended from the flat mounting base and pivotally coupled to the pivot shaft and its other end spaced from the flat mounting base by a gap. The knuckle members are arranged in a stack in such a manner that one of each two adjacent knuckle members has the gap thereof disposed at one lateral side and the other of each two adjacent knuckle members has the gap thereof disposed at an opposing lateral side.

Abstract: Systems, devices, and methods for adjusting rotational limits of an orthopedic brace hinge are provided. A hinge stop assembly limits rotational travel of first and second frame members of the hinge. An indexing key of the hinge stop assembly is actuatable in a direction parallel to the axis of rotation of the hinge to lock and unlock the position of the hinge stop assembly relative to the hinge. Actuation of the hinge stop assembly unlocks the indexing key and allows movement of the hinge stop assembly to set a desired limit on the flexion or extension of the brace hinge. Release of the hinge stop assembly locks the indexing key and locks the hinge stop assembly in place.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for twist-free handling of two leashes, in particular dog leashes, having a grip part onto which a rotor is rotatably or pivotably coupled, the rotor receiving the two leashes. According to the present invention, an apparatus of this kind is characterized in that the rotor comprises two receptacles into each of which is insertable a housing of a retractable leash that receives the leash; and that the retractable leashes are replaceably fastenable in the receptacles by means of retaining pieces. With such an apparatus, commercially usual retractable leashes can be fastened exchangeably in the receptacles.

Abstract: An ergonomic anatomical assist system for mounting on a handled receptacle device, having a hand grip disposed on a receptacle end of the device, the hand grip disposed on the device transversely to the handle and extending off the handle so that a user's palm can grasp the grip with palm facing up and opposite the receptacle. The system may further have a forearm support configured to cradle around at least a portion of the user's forearm, the support being disposed on a handle portion of the device that is spaced so as to distribute the load of the device over at least two spaced apart anatomical points, one being at the hand and the other along the forearm.

Abstract: A gel strap wrap selectively used with a strap attached to a heavy object that evenly and continuously distributes the forces exerted by the strap over a larger area on the user's body thereby reducing discomfort and fatigue. The gel strap wrap includes a square or rectangular-shaped wrap body that includes a central panel section and two opposite side panel sections. Located inside the central panel section is a pouch that contains a gel pack filled with gel material. The gel pack includes three, longitudinally aligned closed chambers. The weld lines seal the chambers and act as hinges that allow the gel pack to bend over a round or curved body surface. Formed on the inside and outside surfaces of the side panels are loop and hook connector pads. During use, the wrap body which is then longitudinally aligned over the desired surface of the shoulder or hand where the strap or handle will be placed.

Abstract: A cable binding device includes a tie for binding a first cable, and a cable clamp formed on the tie for binding a second cable.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a clip and a retaining element. The clip has a head from which lateral wings for fastening to a panel and resilient lugs for fastening the retaining element to the clip extend laterally. The retaining element temporarily fastened inside the clip is inserted in this state inside a mounting hole or opening where final fastening of the device to the panel is performed. The retaining element has an internal cavity for disassembling the clip. The resilient lugs have a fold from which they extend so as to form inner wings which are provided with an opening. Upon insertion of the retaining element, projections of the retaining element engage inside the opening.

Abstract: A magnetic clip is provided. The magnetic clip includes a first plate and a second plate. The first plate includes a first surface and a second surface. The second plate includes a first surface and a second surface. The first plate and the second plate are oppositely arranged, such that the first surface of the first plate and the first surface of the second plate are oppositely positioned. At least one magnet is provided at the first surface of the first plate. At least one metal ball is provided at the second plate correspondingly to the magnet. When the magnet approaches to the metal ball, the metal ball is magnetized, and becomes another ball-shaped magnet. Therefore, small metal objects such as a key ring, paper clips, or drawing pins can be directly put on the metal ball without opening the first plate 1 and the second plate.

Abstract: A fastening device includes a lower engaging hook adapted to be provided on a first article and including a push portion, and at least one first hook portion spaced apart from and disposed below the push portion. Fixing plates are adapted to be provided on a second article disposed above the first article. At least one upper engaging hook is connected pivotally to and disposed between the fixing plates, and includes first and second arms formed as an inverted L-shaped configuration. The first arm extends downwardly from the second arm, and has a second hook portion to engage detachably the first hook portion. The second arm is engageable with the push portion. The upper engaging hook is pivotal to move the second hook portion to engage and move away from the first hook portion when the push portion engages and disengages from the second arm, respectively.

Abstract: A closure part, particularly forming hermaphroditic closures, having at least one carrier band (16), which has a web shape, comprises at least one pair of surface regions (17a, 17b) arranged opposite of each other, and which can be connected at least partially along a connecting region (19) to a main body (26) as third component, and comprises individual closure bodies (2) at least in part of the surface regions (I7a, 17b) that are located outside of the connecting region (19) and adjacent thereto, which bodies protrude from the carrier band (16) and form a fixing feature (24) for further closure parts of the same or different kinds.

Abstract: A clip for fastening accessories to vehicle panels includes a rectangular reinforcement case which is formed by the end contact of its opposite mid parts, by means of the fitted-together join of a single finger per side of each mid part, by means of a shape approximately of a double fold in the form of a zig-zag against the edge of the opposite part, which extends in parallel to the walls of the case and in the interior of the case. The remainder of this opposite part has a symmetrical finger with a similar arrangement.

Abstract: A cremation container may comprise a cover and a base. The base may comprise a corrugated fiberboard portion and a frame. The corrugated fiberboard portion may encase the frame and may form a bottom of the base. Consequently, the base may be provided with a combined structural strength of both the frame and corrugated fiberboard portion.

Abstract: Coffin (2), which in its shape, function and its choice of material has a kind environment, but still is stabile, and with a lit (1), which in its design has means (7) for by an earth filling (6) to be able to be discharge (5) in to the coffin (2) and down against the body (4) there has to be buried, as the lid (1) in its edges (3) has a folding arrangement (7).

Abstract: A tool for use in installation, adjustment and removal of an energy storage device for a counterbalance system. The tool includes a member rotatable to manipulate a spring carriage. One embodiment includes a threaded shaft, an engagement member which engages the slidable carriage, a locking nut disposed on the threaded shaft, and a bearing member disposed to the threaded shaft between the locking nut and the engagement member. A position of the slidable carriage between compressed and extended positions relative the track housing is adjustable by rotation of the threaded shaft. Another embodiment includes a frame, a cable spool rotatably attached to the frame, and having a gear attached in a co-axial arrangement to the cable spool, and a worm gear attached to the frame. The spool gear is rotatable by the worm gear to apply axial force to the slidable carriage by winding the counterbalance cable.

Abstract: An alignment component includes a first member, a second member, and a plurality of locating elements. The first member includes at least one surface. The second member includes a plurality of through holes that include a first through hole and a second through hole positioned relative to each other. The second member is affixed with the first member such that a first pocket and a second pocket are formed, each of the first pocket and the second pocket having a wall corresponding to a wall of one of the first through hole and the second through hole. Each of the first pocket and the second pocket have a base corresponding to a surface of the one or more surfaces of the first member. The plurality of locating elements include a first locating element positioned with an interference fit in the first pocket and a second locating element positioned with an interference fit in the second pocket.

Abstract: A wearable apparatus for an electronic device permits accessibility of the device's touchscreen while it is being worn on the human body. The wearable apparatus has a front portion that may be embellished with decorative patterns and a back portion that is made of open-weave material to permit direct tactile response of an electronic device's touchscreen through the open-weave material. The apparatus includes an inner sleeve and an inner cavity to securely hold the electronic device while it is being worn on the human body.

Abstract: A screening machine of the type used to separate or classify mixtures of solid particles of different sizes includes a fixed base and a perforate screen mounted for movement relative to the base during a screening operation. The screens are pre-tensioned and mounted in a perimeter frame for separating various granular and particulate material. The frame is slid into the side of the machine in a direction parallel with two opposing bevel lips at the ends of the frame which mate in the screening machine with a complementary channel such that when the screen is raised into sealing contact in the screening machine, the bevel ends of the screen panel frame align the screen panel in the machine. The bevels on the screen panel frame provide a positive sealing surface for contact with the adjacent portions of the channel to prevent product from escaping off of the screen during use.

Abstract: A panel is disclosed formed of sheet material, the panel having opposite edges and being profiled to include a plurality of formations spaced along the length of the panel and extending between the edges, each formation including a substantially convex section and a substantially concave section which meet at a peak, and wherein each formation meets an adjoining formation at a trough.

Abstract: A gaming machine cabinet or housing is constructed from a plurality of connected components. In one embodiment, the cabinet is assembled from base, side, top, back and door components or sections. The housing may have a basis configuration constructed from a base, sides, top, back and a first door. The housing may have a plurality of modified configurations constructed from various of the basic configuration components, such as the base, sides and back, and an extension and modified door. In accordance with the invention, the gaming machine housing may be manufactured in one location and then conveniently shipped in unassembled form to another location for assembly and use. The gaming machine housing may also be constructed in a variety of configurations utilizing a small number of components.

Abstract: Profiled hollow cylinders attached to a cylinder-shaped body as modules for radiating fluid media with electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: An apparatus for variable setting of control times of gas exchange valves of an internal combustion engine which has a drive element, an output element and a side cover. The drive element is brought into drive connection with a crankshaft, the output element is brought into drive connection with a camshaft, and the output element is arranged such that it can be pivoted with respect to the drive element. The side cover, which has a sealing cover with an opening and a mating element, axially delimits the output element and/or the drive element, and is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the drive or output element by means of a fastening element. The fastening element reaches at least partially through the opening and interacts with the fastening element producing a rotationally fixed connection between the side cover and output element or drive element.

Abstract: A system for securing at least one cable in a conduit having first and second ends, the at least one cable being housed in the conduit and extending therethrough. The system includes a first inhibiting device disposed at the conduit proximate the first end and a second inhibiting device disposed at the conduit proximate the second end. Each of the inhibiting devices includes a stopper having a proximal end, a distal end, and a passageway formed therethrough for receiving the at least one cable. First and second thickening devices are respectively disposed adjacent each stopper. Each thickening device is operable to secure to the at least one cable. The first and second thickening devices cooperate with a respective one of the stoppers to deter removal of the at least one cable from the conduit when the thickening devices are secured to the at least one cable.

Abstract: A handrail for a gangway and a method for manufacturing the same where the handrail comprises a single, continuous piece of plastic.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating a balance ring for a vehicular electric machine are provided. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of providing a first metal layer having a first planar surface, providing a second metal layer having a second planar surface, cladding the second planar surface to the first planar surface to form a composite structure, and removing a portion of the composite structure to form an annular ring.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electric motor includes stacking a plurality of laminate layers to form a rotor stack. A plurality of conductor bars are inserted into a respective one of a plurality of rotor slots defined by the rotor stack, such that each of the plurality of conductor bars protrudes from the axial ends of the rotor stack. End pieces for the electric motor are rotated relative to the plurality of conductor bars to weld the end pieces to the conductor bars.

Abstract: A method for manufacture of a conductor assembly. The assembly is of the type which, when conducting current, generates a magnetic field or in which, in the presence of a changing magnetic field, a voltage is induced. In an example embodiment one or more first coil rows are formed. The assembly has multiple coil rows about an axis with outer coil rows formed about inner coil rows. A determination is made of deviations from specifications associated with the formed one or more first coil rows. One or more deviations correspond to a magnitude of a multipole field component which departs from a field specification. Based on the deviations, one or more wiring patterns are generated for one or more second coil rows to be formed about the one or more first coil rows. The one or more second coil rows are formed in the assembly.

Abstract: A transformer line (46) extends through a catheter or other interventional instrument (30) that is to be used in the examination region (14) of a magnetic resonance imaging apparatus (10). The transformer line includes pairs of transformer windings (28) which are tuned in order to adjust the operating frequency and the maximum attenuation frequencies. Eccentric cams or other tuning elements (50, 64) are disposed in the transformer windings. Rotating the eccentric cams mechanically changes the geometry of the transformer windings, changing their inductive properties, and thus the frequency to which each is tuned.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for making an electrolytic battery which is preferably used in movable facilities such as cars, boats and planes. The method comprises the following steps: Inserting of intermixing plates 5a? into the battery case 1, one each at two sides thereof which are opposite to each other, inserting of the set of electrodes 2 between the two intermixing plates 5a? positioned in the battery case 1 and connecting of the two intermixing plates 5a? straightened out vertically with the bridging plate 5b? comprising a drain surface, which is slightly inclined towards the center thereof, and an opening provided approximately in the center thereof to enable electrolyte to flow back into the batter case.

Abstract: [Problem to be Solved] To provide a pressure-loss adjusting-member installation tool that can install a number of pressure-loss adjusting members at desired positions easily.

Abstract: A system and method for sequencing component part delivery for use in assembling vehicle bodies arranged in a substantially random assembly sequence. The system and method includes a plurality of kit carts that are loaded or stocked with vehicle specific parts in a sequence or staging area of an assembly facility. The vehicle specific stocked carts are arranged and positioned to a coordinated vehicle to assemble the vehicle using the kit carts that move along in sequence with the vehicle as the vehicle is assembled along an assembly line. As the carts are depleted of parts, the carts are returned for restocking and assigned to a subsequent vehicle.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for manufacturing a circuit board comprises covering with a metal layer a surface of a first resin layer including polyimide resin; forming a plurality of conductive layers arranged on the metal layer with the conductive layers apart from each other in a planer view; roughening surfaces of the conductive layers with an alkaline aqueous solution; and etching a part of the metal layer between the conductive layers in the planer view to expose the surface of the first resin layer after roughening the surfaces of the conductive layers.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board including an electronic component embedded therein, including: preparing a core substrate, which has a cavity formed therein and which includes internal circuit layers formed thereon; attaching a tape to one side of the core substrate; attaching an electronic component on the tape such that the cavity receives the electronic component therein; forming a first insulating layer on another side of the core substrate such that the first insulating layer infiltrates into the cavity; removing the tape attached to the one side of the core substrate, and forming connecting parts for electrically connecting electrode terminals of the electronic component to the internal circuit layer formed on the one side of the core substrate; and forming a second insulating layer on the one side of the core substrate from which the tape is removed

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a multilayered printed circuit board including forming a first insulating resin substrate having a metal layer substantially corresponding to dimensions of a semiconductor device, forming a second insulating resin substrate, forming a recess extending to the metal layer of the first insulating resin substrate such that a surface of the metal layer is exposed, accommodating the semiconductor device in the recess such that the semiconductor device is mounted on the surface of the metal layer, and forming a resin insulating layer on the first insulating resin substrate such that the semiconductor device accommodated in the recess is covered.

Abstract: A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes patterning a wiring layer to form at least one fixed plate and forming a sacrificial material on the wiring layer. The method further includes forming an insulator layer of one or more films over the at least one fixed plate and exposed portions of an underlying substrate to prevent formation of a reaction product between the wiring layer and a sacrificial material. The method further includes forming at least one MEMS beam that is movable over the at least one fixed plate. The method further includes venting or stripping of the sacrificial material to form at least a first cavity.

Abstract: Provided is a method of orienting a printer chip to enable interoperation between the printer chip and more than one type of printer. The printer chip has a plurality of sets of contacts, each set of contacts capable of interoperation with a different type of printer, cartridge, or photoconductor unit. The chip is installed on the cartridge with the chosen set of contacts oriented to mate with the electrical contacts in the printer cartridge receiving cavity of the printer. The result is a printer chip that can be installed on a printer cartridge or photoconductor unit in a plurality of orientations in order to allow the printer cartridge or photoconductor unit to interoperate with a plurality of types of printers, or allow a plurality of types of printer cartridges or photoconductor units to interoperate with a printer.

Abstract: A fuse module includes a wiring lug. The wiring lug includes a fuse clip member comprising a first pressure plate and a fuse clip, a lug box comprising a second pressure plate, and a securing member operably coupled to the lug box. The securing member operates between a first position and a second position to move the second pressure plate of the lug box with respect to the first pressure plate of the fuse clip member. The first pressure plate and the second pressure plate have a clamping relationship when the securing member is in the first position and have a non-clamping relationship when the securing member is in the second position.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an automated solar cell electrical connection device that is positioned within an automated solar cell fabrication system. The automated solar cell electrical connection device includes a module and process for automatically attaching a junction box to a composite solar cell structure during the fabrication of a completed solar cell device.

Abstract: A rotor blade is constituted by roll-forming, in which, while feeding an elongated cylindrical aluminum alloy tubing having desired dimensions by means of a feeder that feeds the aluminum alloy tubing, pressure is applied to the aluminum alloy tubing from opposed two directions. More specifically, the rotor blade is constituted by roll-forming the aluminum alloy tubing such that a cross-section thereof viewed from one longitudinal end thereof has an airfoil section shape and an integral hollow structure is formed inside the aluminum alloy tubing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a flat plate heat pipe, which includes steps of: forming a wick structure layer and at least one wick structure post on the inner surface of a chamber of a pipe, pressing the pipe to become a flattened pipe with the wick structure post being connected therein, connecting a conduit to the chamber, sealing both sides of the flattened pipe, evacuating air inside the chamber through the conduit, filling a working fluid into the chamber, and sealing the conduit. According to this method, a flat plate heat pipe can be made in a simplified manner with increased yield and reduced cost.

Abstract: According to a preferred embodiment, an improved method and apparatus for manufacturing tube and fin heat exchangers that includes a step for reducing the outer diameter of stock tubing to a value well below nominal prior to bending the tubing into hairpins. The reduced diameter increases the stiffness of the resultant hairpins and allows for efficient lacing of the heat exchanger fins and end plates. The method uses pre-size rollers that are adjustable for reducing the diameter of the tubing.

Abstract: A sleeve bearing assembly and method of construction therefore has an inner portion constructed from a plurality of yarns to provide a journal bearing surface for receipt of a journal for relative movement therein and an elastic outer portion injection molded at least partially about the inner portion. The plurality of yarns are woven together with at least some of the yarns being woven in a warp direction corresponding to a length of the journal bearing surface and in a weft direction corresponding to a circumferential direction of the journal bearing surface to form a backing of the inner portion. At least one of the plurality of yarns is provided as a self-lubricating yarn woven with the backing in a weft direction to substantially form the bearing surface radially inwardly of the backing.

Abstract: The inventive body care device having a handle and a treatment head, which is hingedly connected mechanically therewith, has a flexible zone for enabling an elastic deflection of the treatment head with respect to the handle and a deflection sensor, which is capable of generating an electric signal as a function of the elastic deflection. This signal can be used to control an automatic start and/or stop function, a use counter and/or operating states of an electric vibrational element integrated in the body care device.

Abstract: A razor blade manufactured by the process of cutting a strip of blade steel into discrete blanks each having an elongated edge and an elongated support portion extending between a pair of lateral end faces generally transverse to the elongated edge. The elongated edges are sharpened to form a cutting edge. The discrete blanks are deformed to form a bent portion. The lateral end faces are treated to remove cracks prior to being deformed.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a serving utensil for selectively engaging a serving pan for removal from a steam table. The utensil is of the type used in buffet-style service settings. The utensil includes a serving element on one end and a handle on the other end. The serving element may comprise a bowl, tines, prongs, tongs and the like. The handle includes a flange extending from a face thereof for selectively engaging the serving pan of the steam table such that the flange is selectively insertable between the pan and the steam table such that the user may lift the serving pan from the steam table for removal of the serving pan for cleaning or replacement.