Abstract: A device and method for joining and tacking several individual components independently of shape and/or size to form inherently rigid, transportable sections for transportation vehicles, such as an aircraft is disclosed. According to one embodiment of the invention, the individual components may be spatially positioned relative to each other independently of shape and/or size. The spatial positions of the individual components may be determined by a measuring device, such as a laser measuring device, and varied via several positioning devices until a preset spatial position of the individual components has been reached in which the individual component are tacked together to form a section. In another embodiment, the positioning devices may be designed as base positioners, a first lateral positioner, a second lateral positioner, an upper positioner as well as an inner positioner.

Abstract: A fixture for replacing brake spiders on heavy duty vehicle and truck axles includes an assembly with a flat reference surface and two internal bores just slightly larger than the respective inner and outer bearing surfaces on the axle having a damaged brake spider. The fixture may have specifically sized bores or may include a plurality of collars which can be utilized in pairs and mounted and retained within the fixture. The fixture also includes longitudinally adjustable rods or fingers extending therefrom which include blind threaded bores. During attachment of the new brake spider, threaded fasteners are inserted into the blind bores to temporarily and properly position the brake spider on the fixture and axle.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a custom sized plastic tote lighter in weight than heretofore known custom sized plastic totes is provided. The method comprises separating an injection molded tote into upper and lower portions by cutting the injection molded tote. A sleeve or middle portion of plastic material is secured to the upper and lower portions of the injection molded tote to create a custom sized plastic tote of a desired height. Alternatively, portions of different injection molded totes may be used to create a custom sized plastic tote. The sleeve may be made from different materials and may be made of multiple pieces.

Abstract: For forming a clamping ring first the pipe is extruded. The extruded pipe is cut to form a pipe part. While extruding the pipe, its inner diameter is formed smaller than the outer diameter of a pipe onto which the clamping ring is positioned before making a pipe connection. The inner diameter of the pipe part is made larger by removing material from the inside of the pipe part but only over part of the length of the pipe part such that a stop edge is formed. The clamping ring is used on a pipe when making a pipe connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for attaching guide means (106) to a flexible sheet (100), preferably as part of a shading system for a vehicle, and to a device provided therefor. Holding regions (102a, 102b), spaced apart from one another in a Y-direction, of a flexible sheet (100) extending in an X-direction and a Y-direction are spaced apart from one another by being acted upon with a predetermined pretensioning force (Fv) acting in the Y-direction, with the result that a pretension state is achieved. Subsequently, in a further processing state which corresponds to the pretension state or to a pretension state relieved by the amount of a predetermined relief distance (S3) in the Y-direction with respect to the pretension state, guide means (106) extending parallel to one another in the X-direction and spaced apart from one another in the Y-direction are fastened to the sheet (100).

Abstract: A mobile platform is provided. The mobile platform includes a interior overhead structure and at least one compartment rotatably coupled to the interior overhead structure. The compartment is rotatable into an opened position and a closed position. The mobile platform further includes a pivot system coupled to the interior overhead structure and the compartment to enable the compartment to rotate into the opened position and the closed position. The pivot system comprises a first fitting that defines a raceway and a second fitting that defines a hub and a guide. The hub of the second fitting is for engagement with the raceway and the guide directs the first fitting into the second fitting to couple the first fitting to the second fitting.

Abstract: An automobile run channel fitting device for fitting a run channel into an automobile door sash comprising a pair of robot arms 1 and 2 which act in harmony and a run channel fitting jig 3 attached to each robot arm, wherein the run channel fitting jig 3 comprises an upper roller unit 12 adapted to push the run channel to fit it into an upper sash, a rotatable lower roller 14 adapted to push the run channel to fit it into a lower sash, and a lower roller supporting means 15 adapted to support the lower roller 14 and insert the lower roller 14 into a gap formed between an inner panel and an outer panel. The lower roller supporting means 15 comprises a sliding mechanism 17, a bending section 18 and a roller supporting section 19.

Abstract: An article of furniture having a construction adapted to efficiently accommodate electrical components. The article of furniture includes a frame or chassis having support leg assemblies, and a beam connected to the support leg assemblies to which a channel is mounted. The support leg assemblies include work surface supports which support work surfaces at adjustable heights above the channel, and a gap between the work surfaces allows access to the electrical system within the channel. The electrical system is modular in design, and includes a series of components that may be connected to one another in a manner that the location of electrical outlet modules may be easily adjusted. The channel has a plurality of knock-out openings which may be selectively used for locating electrical outlets at any desired position along the channel.

Abstract: A fastener may include a shaft and a head. The shaft may have first and second opposing ends and a first surface having a first diameter. The head may be attached to the first opposing end of the shaft. The head may have a second surface comprising a second diameter which is larger than the first diameter. The head may have a third surface extending between the second surface and the first surface. The third surface may be defined by a relief slot extending from the second surface to at least one of near and to the first surface. The relief slot may be for providing a relief path to reduce pressure during installation, using a viscous compound, of the fastener to a member.

Abstract: An insertion tool for installing rotary chopper elements in integral chopper assemblies in combine harvesters, which insertion tool includes an elongated open-ended trough-like bed portion of a length, breadth, and depth to sufficiently accommodate the rotary chopper element therewithin, with lift brackets along the sides thereof configured to accommodate the prongs of lifting forks of a forklift. The rotary chopper element may be positioned to rest within the bed portion of the insertion tool for transport to adjacent to the access and installation window of a harvester and for slidable insertion by the insertion tool through such window for installation within the harvester.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for fitting/removing a brake master cylinder (MC) of a motor vehicle providing the installation of a temporary retaining pin (g1) in an access hole (tr1) located on the periphery of the master cylinder (MC) so that the pin (g1) emerges inside the barrel (al1) between the mouth (MCe) of the barrel and either the primary or the secondary piston (pp or ps).

Abstract: A multi-piece head suspension assembly is manufactured from a semi-finished suspension product. The semi-finished suspension product includes a load beam having two side edges, a distal end, and a proximal end opposite the distal end. The semi-finished suspension product also includes a beam carrier strip connected to the proximal end by one or more tabs. Each tab includes a detaching region that has a lower shear strength than other regions of the tab. Rails are formed on the side edges of the load beam, and the semi-finished suspension product is attached to a hinge assembly at the proximal end of the load beam. A shear load is applied to the one or more tabs to cause the one or more tabs to fracture at the detaching region.

Abstract: A method for obtaining, in a quick way, a strong, compact and waterproof permanent-magnet rotor (3), intended for a synchronous motor (1), particularly for pumps of washing machines for industrial and domestic use and the like, of the external stator (2) type, comprising a cylindrical hollow core (6) surrounded by a plurality of permanent magnets (10) comprising the steps of arranging a cup-like body (7) with a base end (8a), a free end (8b) and a side wall (9) exhibiting a plurality of passing longitudinal recesses (12) which define, between the same, a plurality of positioning seats (13) for the magnets (10), providing to insert the core (6) into the cup-like body (7) and arrange the magnets (10) in said seats (13) and injecting a plastic material with obtainment of a cage-like structure (50) having opposite bottoms (27, 28) abutting at the ends (8a, 8b) of the cup-like body (7) as well as columns (29) extended between the opposite bottoms (27, 28) housed in the recesses (12).

Abstract: A head suspension for supporting a head slider over a storage media in a dynamic storage device is provided with a head suspension component having a spring metal layer, an electrically conductive layer and a dielectric layer interposed between the metal layer and the electrically conductive layer. A plurality of electrically conductive traces with bond pads are formed in the electrically conductive layer. A feature datum is also formed in the electrically conductive layer on a detachable carrier strip. The feature datum defines a first edge in the electrically conductive layer parallel to an edge of the bond pads.

Abstract: A method and system for providing a perpendicular magnetic recording (PMR) transducer from pole layer(s) are disclosed. First and second planarization stop layers are provided on the pole layer(s). A mask is provided on the second planarization stop layer. A first portion of the mask resides on a portion of the pole layer(s) used to form the PMR pole. The PMR pole is defined after the mask is provided. An intermediate layer surrounding at least the PMR pole is provided. A first planarization is performed on at least the intermediate layer. A portion of the second planarization stop layer is removed during the first planarization. A remaining portion of the second planarization stop layer is removed. A second planarization is performed. A portion of the first planarization stop layer remains after the second planarization. A write gap and shield are provided on the PMR pole and write gap, respectively.

Abstract: In a magnetic head manufacturing method, a floated surface of each block having plural magnetic head elements formed and arranged on a substrate is ground and lapped in a grinding/lapping step. The grinding/lapping step contains an angle adjusting step for adjusting the angle of the floated surface of the block with reference to a magnetic-head-element formed surface of a substrate and grinding the floated surface concerned, and a finishing lapping step of lapping the floated surface at an angle adjusted in the angle adjusting step.

Abstract: A winding method for winding a wire (2) fed from a nozzle (9) onto a stator (1) having a plurality of radially disposed teeth (4) includes a positioning step for positioning the wire (2) fed from the nozzle (9) relative to a tooth (4) while holding the wire (2) using a guide (7, 8) and a wire inserting step for moving the nozzle (9) relative to the stator (1) without passing the nozzle (9) between adjacent teeth (4A, 4B) while the wire (2) is held by the guide (7, 8) such that the wire (2) fed from the nozzle (9) is inserted between the adjacent teeth (4A, 4B).

Abstract: A method for forming a microcoil includes attaching a conducting trace of conductive material to a film of insulating material and affixing an attaching trace of conductive material to the film, wherein the attaching trace is electrically isolated from the conducting trace of conductive material. The method also includes operably coupling the attaching trace to a mandrel prior to rolling of the mandrel and rolling the mandrel with the attaching trace attached thereto to circumferentially wrap the conducting trace of conductive material more than one revolution around a longitudinal axis of rolling. The attaching trace remains electrically isolated from the conducting trace after rolling the mandrel.

Abstract: A riveting system is operable to join two or more workplaces with a rivet. In another aspect of the present invention, a self-piercing rivet is employed. Still another aspect of the present invention employs an electronic control unit and one or more sensors to determine a riveting characteristic and/or an actuator characteristic.

Abstract: A tool for reconfiguring the pins of an SAE J560 electrical connector includes a handle and head. A plurality of openings provided in the free end of the head lead to a plurality of parallel equal diameter channels within the head. An elongate separator pin with a conical nose and a cylindrical body is concentrically fixed within each channel. The separator pins are configured to properly separate split electrode pins of an SAE J560 electrical connector, which inevitable deform through repeated coupling and decoupling.

Abstract: Methods and systems for manufacturing composite aircraft wings and other structures are disclosed herein. A tool assembly for use in manufacturing composite laminates in accordance with one embodiment of the invention includes a tool plate carried by a movable support system. The tool plate includes a tool surface configured to support fiber-reinforced resin material and define an outer mold line (OML) of the fiber-reinforced resin material. The movable support system is configured to respond to signals from a controller to automatically change the shape of the tool surface and alter the OML of the finished part to suit the particular application. In one embodiment, the movable support system can include a plurality of telescoping actuators operably coupled to the tool plate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a device-incorporated substrate as well as a printed circuit board. A transfer sheet is formed having a structure that includes two layers, a metal base material and a dissolvee metal layer and a conductor pattern is formed on the dissolvee metal layer by electroplating. After the transfer sheet on which the conductor pattern is formed is adhered onto an insulating base material, the transfer sheet is removed by separating the metal base material from the dissolvee metal layer and thereafter selectively dissolving and removing the dissolvee metal layer with respect to the conductor pattern.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a handheld computing device that includes an electronic component assembly including at least one user interface component and an enclosure. The enclosure is a tube that is extruded. The extruded tube defines an internal lumen between open ends, and has a substantially uniform cross section along a longitudinal axis thereof. The extruded tube includes a front face, a back face, side portions connecting the front face and the back face, at least one access opening provided on the front face, and a pair of guide rails formed in the lumen along the side portions in parallel with the longitudinal axis. The electronic component assembly is slidably inserted into the lumen along the guide rails. The guide rails support the electronic component assembly and provide a reference surface for positioning the electronic component assembly relative to the front face such that the user interface is placed right behind the access opening to provide user access therethrough.

Abstract: A method for assembling a probe card for wafer level testing of a plurality of semiconductor devices simultaneously is disclosed. The probe card may include a circuit board including wafer level testing circuitry, a partially flexible silicon substrate, a plurality of test probes disposed at least partially in the substrate for engaging a plurality of corresponding electrical contacts in a wafer under test, and a compressible underfill coupling the substrate to the circuit board. The method includes aligning and assembling the foregoing components, and curing the underfill. The probe card may be used for wafer level burn-in testing. In some embodiments, the probe card may include active test control circuitry embedded in the silicon substrate for conducting wafer level high frequency testing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wired circuit board, including: forming an insulating layer in a pattern thereby forming second through holes penetrating the insulating layer in a thickness direction thereof; and after forming the insulating layer, forming, on the insulating layer, a conductive pattern in a pattern having terminals which are continuous with an upper surface and a side surface of a side end portion of the insulating layer such that the terminals extend into the second through holes. The terminals are operative for connecting with external terminals via a molten metal. The terminals include annular, step-shaped shoulder portions aligned with the second through holes and that are recessed downward from an upper surface, and first through holes having a diameter smaller than that of the second through holes and which pass through the terminals in a thickness direction thereof.

Abstract: A method for packaging the sensor units is shown below. First step is providing a substrate, and each sensor area on the substrate is partitioned into two individual circuit areas. An emitter and a detector are installed on the two circuit areas respectively. Step two is forming a first packaging structure to cover the two circuit areas, the emitter and the detector by a mold. Next step is cutting the first packaging structure to form cut groove between and around the emitter and the detector. Next step is forming a second packaging structure in the cut grooves by the same mold. At last, the panel of sensor units is diced and separated as individual sensor units. As above-mentioned, the second packaging structure is used for isolating the signals of the emitter and the detector.

Abstract: A Drain wire led out from the interior to the exterior of a shielded wire is covered with a heat shrinkable tube made of an insulating resin or with a rubber tube including silicon or EPDM (ethylene-propylene rubber). A water-stop agent is penetrated between the element wires of the drain wire in the heat shrinkable tube or the rubber tube. In addition, A boundary portion between a terminal connected to an end of the drain wire and the heat shrinkable tube is covered with a rubber stopper.

Abstract: A method of making a hermetically-sealed feed-through device includes inserting an elongate conductor or conductors within a hollow portion or portions of a plastic insulator body and inserting the plastic insulator body within a hollow outer jacket to form an assembly. At least one of the conductor or conductors, insulator body, or jacket of the assembly has a plurality of circumferential grooves. Thereafter, the assembly is crimped and/or is swage-crimped at ambient temperature to cause the materials of the conductor or conductors, insulator body, and outer jacket to be displaced or extrude into the grooves thereby creating mechanical interlocks between the conductor or conductors, insulator body, and outer jacket. Additional methods and feed-through devices made by the methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of replacing a portion of a composite airfoil in a turbine. The method comprises the steps of providing a turbine with a plurality of composite airfoils mounted on a wheel. At least one of the composite airfoils has a core made of a non-plastic material and a plastic airfoil portion to envelope at least a portion of the core. A composite airfoil having an airfoil portion in need of replacement is accessed. The plastic airfoil portion is removed to expose the core while the core is mounted on the wheel. A plastic airfoil portion is molded to envelope the core while the core is mounted on the wheel.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a catalytic converter includes the steps of: a detecting step for detecting a pressing force at a time when a catalyst (11) is press-fitted into an outer cylindrical housing (13); a calculating step for calculating a diameter reduction, by which a clearance value between the outer cylindrical housing (13) and the catalyst (11) is set to a desired target value, based on the pressing force detected by the detecting step; and a swaging step for reducing a diameter of the outer cylindrical housing (13) based on the diameter reduction calculated by the calculating step.

Abstract: A process is provided for manufacturing an exhaust gas treatment device (1), which contains at least one exhaust gas treatment insert (2) in a tubular housing (4), especially for an exhaust system of an internal combustion engine. A circumferential geometry of the at least one insert (2) is measured in at least one axial section of the particular insert (2). The at least one insert (2) is inserted axially into the housing (4). The measured circumferential geometry of the at least one insert (2) is taken into account during the deformation of the housing (4).

Abstract: An inner cutter of an electric shaver that cuts hairs by sliding along an inner surface of an outer cutter includes a base portion that is connected to a driving unit, a plurality of cutting pieces that are formed in a U-shape and whose both ends in the longitudinal direction are fixed to the base portion, and a plate member whose one end is fixed to the base portion and the other end is connected to the cutting piece. The plate member is elastically deformed corresponding to elastic deformation of the cutting piece.

Abstract: A hair clipper (1) comprises a replaceable blade block (3) having a comb-shaped stationary blade (5) and a comb-shaped moving blade (6) which is reciprocally movable in a widthwise direction of the hair clipper (1), a main body (2) having a motor (8) and a driving member (14) to transfer and to transmit a driving force of the motor (8) to reciprocal motion of the moving blade (6), and to which the blade block (3) is detachably attached, and a pressing mechanism (4) to press the moving blade (6) toward the stationary blade (5). The pressing mechanism (4) is provided on the main body (2) and has at least one contact portion (4b) which reciprocally moves in synchronism with a reciprocal motion of the moving blade (6).

Abstract: A razor blade unit including a blade housing to hold at least one blade with a cutting edge, and a cover connected to the blade housing. The cover faces the back edges of the blades, i.e., the edges opposite from the cutting edges. The blade housing has positioning notches to support the cutting edges. In addition, the cover can have recesses to support the back edges of the blades and an elastic component, which exerts a pressing force on the back edges of the blades.

Abstract: The invention features an indexable wear plate/piercing tip insert that is configured to be removably and repositionably attached to the front, nose portion of the upper, movable jaw of a metal demolition shears. The insert functions as both a wear plate and a piercing tip and is indexable in that a non-worn or less worn portion of the wear surface of the wear plate portion of the insert, and non-worn shearing and piercing edges of the piercing tip portion of the insert, can be presented simultaneously simply by rotating the insert 180° and reattaching it to the nose portion of the upper, movable jaw of a metal demolition shears.

Abstract: A brush cutter is provided with fixing pieces projecting outward and opposing each other substantially at a middle position of a slit stretching between both ends of a clamp member. Accordingly, an outer pipe is clamped in the middle of an attachment housing and apart from an axial center of the outer pipe, so that a size of the attachment housing in an axial direction can be reduced and stress concentration on the outer pipe can be avoided.

Abstract: A saw can include a guide for guiding a saw blade. In one embodiment, the guide can be moveable between an active position wherein the guide guides a saw blade and an inactive position wherein the guide does not guide the saw blade. In one embodiment, the guide in the active position limits lateral movement of the blade, and the guide defines a clearance between the guide and the blade, the clearance having a height greater than a height of the blade, the saw being configured so that during cutting at least a portion of the article being cut can be accommodated within the clearance without contacting the guide.

Abstract: A rotary encoder includes a stator and a rotor, the rotor being disposed in a manner allowing rotation relative to the stator with the aid of a bearing. The rotor has a shaft, a positive-locking device as well as a code disk being secured in rotatably fixed manner to the shaft. The stator has a body having a scanning device for scanning the code disk, a compensating coupling and a housing. The body is joined to the housing by the compensating coupling. The housing has a further positive-locking device, the rotary encoder being pre-adjusted such that in operation of the rotary encoder, at a predefined relative angular position between the positive-locking device of the shaft and the further positive-locking device of the housing, a predefined angle value is able to be output by the rotary encoder. A series of rotary encoders may be provided.

Abstract: A folding framing square, comprising a substantially right triangular shaped framing square having a flange attached substantially perpendicular thereto and forming a substantially “T” shaped section therewith, a substantially right-angled trapezium shaped framing square hingedly attached to the flange; and optionally having a ring hingedly attached to the flange, the ring adapted to allow a user to removably insert a finger therethrough and facilitate the user to hold the folding framing square. The substantially right-angled trapezium shaped framing square and the ring may each be independently folded from an open to a closed position and vice versa. An alternate embodiment comprises a substantially right triangular shaped framing square having a flange attached substantially perpendicular thereto, a substantially right-angled trapezium shaped framing square hingedly attached to a clamp, the clamp adapted to be removably and releasably attached to the flange.

Abstract: A girth measurer includes a generally tubular elongated body with interior and exterior ends. The girth measurer includes a handle at the interior end. The girth measurer also includes a generally triangular guide at the exterior end. The guide has two upper slots and two lower slots. A slider is reciprocally mounted for movement within the body. A strap is fabricated of a flexible, inextensible material. The strap has first and second ends passing downwardly through the slots and attached to the slider. The strap is in two parallel sections between the triangular guide and the handle. The strap is in a closed loop between the two upper slots. The loop is of varying circumferences as a function of the position of the handle along the body.

Abstract: A device locates an apparatus to the center of a hole in a structure. The device includes a hub adapted to have the apparatus mounted thereon and a plurality of locator elements spaced around the hub which extend at least partially into the hole. Means coupled with the locator elements and the hub are used to displace the locator elements outwardly into engagement with the edges of the structure and to move the hub into axial alignment with the center of the hole.

Abstract: A bench top vernier caliper clamp includes a weighted base supporting a vertically extending section having a lower end integral with said base. An angle plate is removably secured to the vertically extending section adjacent a distal end of its vertically extending section, wherein the angle plate has a fixed lower jaw with a face. A loosening knob is provided for rotating the angle plate on the vertically extending section and for locking the angle plate with the lower jaw in any preselected rotated position. An upper jaw is provided having a face directly opposite the respective face on the lower jaw. A clamping knob moves the upper jaw toward and away from the lower jaw to clamp a portion of either end of the vernier caliper in place between the faces of the and lower jaws, whereby the vernier caliper remains fixed in place while measurements are being recorded.

Abstract: A cordless hair dryer device comprising an ergonomically shaped handle, air cone, rechargeable lithium-type battery pack that releasably attaches to a battery mount on the back of the hair dryer, temperature controls, blower speed controls, DC motor, heater and battery pack charger. The handle is ergonomically designed for balance and comprises the heat and blower controls for convenient access and use. The heater comprises a tourmaline impregnated ceramic heater. Intake air flows over the tourmaline/ceramic heater producing negative ions so the hair does not become statically charged during the drying process. The air intake at the back of the hair dryer includes a removable filter to catch errant fibers and hair before they flow into the blower/heater area. The motor and tourmaline impregnated ceramic heater are mounted close to the battery pack in a manner that provides easier control.

Abstract: A display device of a dryer, which can achieve the reliability of a function to display a clogging degree in the dryer, is disclosed. The display device includes a display unit for displaying a clogging degree of an air passage through at least one level indicator, and a controller for controlling the display unit when power is supplied, such that the level indicator flickers for a predetermined time, and then displays the clogging degree of the air passage. The display for the clogging degree of the air passage is executed, following the display of a normal operation state of the display unit.

Abstract: The present invention employs chimneys and chimneys structures to move or vent heat and moisture away from the foot and out of the microclimate of the shoe. The chimneys define pathways that utilize convection and other principles to cool and dry the foot. The chimneys and chimney structures can have many different configurations, and can be positioned anywhere desired in the upper. For example, chimneys can be positioned on the sidewalls of the upper, in the tongue, or both. Chimneys and chimney structures can also be used with form-fitting foot coverings such as socks or leggings, or used with other apparel. Specialized footbeds can also be employed with footwear chimneys to evacuate hot, moist air away from the underside of the foot and towards the chimneys.

Abstract: The invention relates to an absorbent shoe insole intended to internally line the outsole or sole thereof in order to improve its comfort. The insole is formed from a first profusely perforated water-repellent layer (1) of natural leather or another similar material, a second layer (3) of an absorbent, microporous and hydrophilic material, only allowing the passage of perspiration in a downward direction, a third layer (4) of a purely absorbent material, based on micro-fibers collecting the moisture from the previous layer, a fourth layer (5) based on an open pore heat-formed material acting as a moisture conductor towards the fifth and final layer (6), also of an absorbent material based on micro-fibers and acting as a final moisture collector. An insole with a multi-layer structure is thus achieved, fulfilling the double function of being absorbent and transpirable in addition to forming a flexible, adaptable and shock-absorbing base for the foot of the user.

Abstract: An air cushioning system for use in a shoe has a molded heel absorber member the includes a center member that forms a sealed center air chamber and a peripheral member that extends about at least a portion of the periphery of the center member and that forms a vented peripheral air chamber. A vented air conduit is in communication with the vented peripheral air chamber.

Abstract: A diagonally twisted sole may include an undersole and a midsole bottom, the midsole bottom being connected to the undersole, and various hard inserts being able to be introduced into the undersole. Together with a twisted, flexible, rigid or elastic plate, the undersole can form a midsole, which may include several parts. The twisted plate may be a flat plate or a plate of different thicknesses.

Abstract: Impact-attenuation members include body portions, optionally with an arched structure, that define a base orientation and an open space; and a spring member extending across the open space and engaging the body portion(s). When a force is applied to the body portion(s) in at least some orientations and/or directions of incident force, e.g., so as to change the impact-attenuation member out of its base orientation, the spring member may exert a force that urges the impact-attenuation member back toward the base orientation. Various example structures for the impact-attenuation member are described. Such impact-attenuation members may be used in articles of footwear or other foot-receiving device products.

Abstract: An article of footwear including a dual lacing system is disclosed. The article of footwear includes a first lace and a second lace. The first lace and the second lace include portions that are interdigitated, these portions being disposed towards an entry hole of the upper. The laces also include provisions for releasably fastening to the sides of the article of footwear.