Abstract: The electronic device includes a body and an adjustable strap. The adjustable strap includes a first strap, a second strap, a first slider, and a second slider. Each of the first and second sliders defines a rail in the middle thereof and two through holes of each slider are formed via the rail. One end of the first strap is connected to one end of the body, and the other end passes through one through hole of the first slider and one through hole of the second slider. Then it is connected to the second slider; one end of the second strap is connected to the other end of the body, and the other end passes through the other through hole of the second slider and the other through hole of the first slider, and then is connected to the first slider.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for attaching a portable music playing device that has a clip mechanism such as an iPod Nano (generation 6). The present invention allows the user to conveniently position the portable music playing device on the user's wrist so that the headphone wires can easily traverse through the sleeves of the user's clothing. A wrist strap braces the present invention against the user's wrist. The wrist strap has two holes, which allows the clip mechanism to weave in and out of the wrist strap so that the portable music playing device is properly secured on the present invention. The wrist strap is bent around the user's wrist, until the left end of the wrist strap overlaps the right end of the wrist strap. A plurality of clasps is then able to engage and attaches the left end to the right end.

Abstract: An auxiliary carrying device for carrying an object includes a strap, a handle, and a lacing assembly. The strap surrounds the object and includes a fixing end and a free end. The free end defines a number of through holes along the length thereof. Two ends of the handle are connected to the strap. The lacing assembly includes a connecting element and an adjusting element. The connecting element is fixed to the fixing end. The adjusting element is connected to the connecting element and comprises a post. The post is capable of inserting one of the through holes to connect the free end with the connecting element.

Abstract: A hanger device stores clothes on the inside of the deck lid that closes the vehicle trunk. A peg projects from an inner surface of the deck lid for engagement by the hook portion of a clothes hanger when the deck lid is open, so that the clothes hanging on the clothes hanger hang downwardly. An elastic strap has first and second ends, one end attached to the deck lid on one side of the hanging clothes and the other end attached to the deck lid on the other side of the hanging clothes so that the elastic strap holds the clothes against the deck lid during movement of the deck lid between open and closed positions.

Abstract: A tool box can be unfolded for use in holding tools or other items, and then folded up, to avoid taking up space in a pick-up truck cargo box when the tool box is not in use. The toolbox may have a folding panel assembly including a first panel, a second panel pivotally attached to the first panel, and a third panel pivotally attached to the second panel. The folding panel assembly is foldable into an open position and into a closed position. In the open position, one or more of the panels may be supported on left and right side end frames attached to the inner sidewalls of the pick-up truck cargo box.

Abstract: The present invention is a useful tool for anyone that works with their hands but is also required to record information simultaneously. The present invention comprises essentially of a wristband, a writing plate, a writing utensil, a writing utensil holder, and a note pad, and two different attachment mechanisms. It is equipped to fit on the user's wrist for quick and effortless access to a writing pad and utensil.

Abstract: An over the shoulder support system for concealed carry is disclosed. The system allows comfortable and discreet concealed carry of holstered weapons and associated materials, distributing load across one or both shoulders while allowing the entire system and supported weapon to remain concealed beneath clothing. The system can attach to a belt with j-hooks, and can attach directly to a wearer's clothing and/or to a holster.

Abstract: Disclosed is a backpack with a shoulder strap height adjustment unit, in which a rail frame is installed on a back surface of the backpack and shoulder straps are vertically guided by the rail frame, thereby allowing the height of the shoulder straps to be adjusted according to the physical characteristics of a user.

Abstract: A backpack for relieving stress, weight and pressure from a user's back comprises: a carrying pack for storing items, with top, forward panel to face the user's back with an upper and lower portion, sides, and, bottom; adjustable shoulder straps connected to the carrying pack, for placement of the straps over a user's shoulders and positioning the backpack behind the user's back; a pleated pouch pocket covering the lower portion of the forward panel and extending beneath the bottom of the carrying pack and having a forward surface facing the user's back; an inflatable bladder enclosed within the pouch pocket having a lower part extending across and beneath the bottom of the pack and an upper part extending part-way upwardly along the forward panel; a board enclosed and secured within the pouch pocket for preventing, expansion of the bladder into the carrying pack and puncturing of the bladder; valve means for the bladder accessible through the pouch pocket for permitting inflating and deflating the bladder; a

Abstract: A feeder apparatus for a metal strip includes: a reciprocating block reciprocally moved by a driving means of a press apparatus when conveying the metal strip in which through-holes are formed in a predetermined direction; a moving block disposed above the reciprocating block and connected to a connecting member that moves in the direction of movement of the reciprocating block; a pin block that moves with the moving block and is provided with conveying pins whose front ends are inserted inside the through-holes; and an upper-lower cam portion that raises and lowers the pin block. The moving block is not pulled by the reciprocating block, and the feeder apparatus further includes a moving block driving means for reciprocally moving the moving block separately to movement of the reciprocating block.

Abstract: A dry fire lockout assembly for a fastener driving device includes a bypass feature. A link is movably mounted to an upper contact arm and interconnected with a lower contact arm when the link is in a first orientation. The link includes a dry fire lockout portion. A dry fire lockout portion of a lifter is configured to engage the dry fire lockout portion of the link, when a supply of fasteners in the fastener driving device is less than a predetermined number of fasteners, and move the link against the bias of the biasing member to a second orientation in which the link is not interconnected with the lower contact arm.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for applying fasteners during endoscopic surgery are provided. The apparatus generally comprises a handle portion, a triggering mechanism and a fastener applicator. One embodiment of the invention forms the fastener around a single focal point on an anvil. Another embodiment vertically stacks the fasteners in a fastener applicator which is readily detachable from the handle portion by virtue of a rotational locking system and which may be replaced with a new fastener applicator having a fresh load of vertically stacked fasteners. The various embodiments may be variously combined together in a single device. The methods generally include the following steps: forming a fastener by placing it over a single focal point anvil and pressing the fastener against the single focal point anvil using a slide.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to surgical fastener applying apparatus for sequentially applying a plurality of surgical fasteners to body tissue. The surgical fastener applying apparatus includes a replaceable cartridge assembly receivable in a distal end portion of a cartridge receiving half-section, the cartridge assembly including a safety lockout pivotably disposed along the upper surface of the cartridge assembly and movable from an unlocked orientation permitting assembly of an anvil half-section to the cartridge receiving half-section, to a locked orientation preventing assembly of the anvil half-section to the cartridge receiving-half section.

Abstract: Surgical stapling methods and tools which allow a surgeon to create several different predetermined amounts of tissue constriction using the same staple (11) loaded in such a tool (31). An improved staple construction (61) of increased rigidity is also shown.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a jig for solder ball attachment capable of sensing whether missing balls occur by electrical sensing using an electrical sensor structure in which a conductive thin film is embedded in the jig and electrically sensing whether abnormal solder balls, for example, large ball/small ball/ball size are attached, without confirming whether abnormal solder balls, for example, large ball/small ball/ball size are attached by vision one by one, thereby shortening operating time and improving workability.

Abstract: The invention provides clad billet for hot working plastic deformation processes for the production of clad products, including, but not limited to, clad pipe and tubing by extrusion of a hollow, bicomponent composite billet having a fully dense structural component and a partially dense component of a specialty alloy at a fraction of porosity predetermined to provide a flow stress compatible with that of the structural component. The components are diffusion bonded to the predetermined fraction of porosity in the specialty component by application of heat and pressure over time, including by hot isostatically pressing the billet components. Computer modeling techniques can be used to determine processing conditions for obtaining flow stress compatibility.

Abstract: An ultrasonic solar substrate bonding system is provided. The system includes a first ribbon bonder including a first bonding tool, and a first ribbon feeding system configured to continuously supply a first ribbon material to the first bonding tool during bonding of the first ribbon material to a backside of each of a plurality of solar substrates. The system also includes a mechanism configured to manipulate each of the plurality of solar substrates after bonding by the first ribbon bonder to expose an opposite, frontside of each of the plurality of solar substrates for bonding. The system also includes a second ribbon bonder including a second bonding tool, and a second ribbon feeding system configured to continuously supply a second ribbon material to the second bonding tool during bonding of the second ribbon material to the frontside of each of the plurality of solar substrates.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a retail box and a method of making a retail box. Retail boxes in accordance with the present disclosure can be manufactured beginning with a moisture impermeable paper or substrate, which is rolled on a core. Two halves of the box, or “half-boxes,” are first produced, and then brought together to form a complete box. The corners of the complete box can be sealed with a caulk or other sealing material to form a moisture impermeable container.

Abstract: A carton (12) includes a first wall (22) and a second wall (20). The first wall (22) includes a first edge (21) and a second edge (23) that are opposed to one another. The first wall (22) and the second wall (20) are adjoined along the first edge (21). The carton (12) includes a handle (30). The handle (30) includes a handle opening (80) that is elongated along a longitudinal axis that extends transversely to the first edge (21). The handle opening (80) is configured to be engaged no closer to the second edge (23) than to the first edge (21).

Abstract: A partitioned container includes an outer case member erectable from a substantially flat condition to an expanded condition, and at least one partition formed from a unitary blank separate from the outer case member and configured to couple to at least one interior surface of the outer case member in the flat condition, the unitary blank including at least one divider panel and a plurality of cross members configured to automatically divide an interior of the outer case member into a plurality of cells when the outer case member is erected to the expanded condition. A partition blank for forming the partition member and a method of manufacturing a partitioned container are also provided.

Abstract: The carton is comprised of an attached arrangement an outer front panel, a top panel, a rear panel, a bottom panel and an inner front panel; the outer front panel overlaying the inner front panel and having an attachment strip at a lower edge for attachment to the inner front panel. The attachment strip has an outer front panel weakened area whereby upon the outer front panel being separated from the inner front panel this weakened area is severed leaving the attachment strip attached to the inner front panel. The outer front panel will have a grip tab to open the carton by severing the outer front panel weakened area of the attachment strip, with the attachment strip remaining with the carton.

Abstract: A shipping and display carton convertible into a cover portion and display tray is described comprised of a cover portion formed from a cover blank and a tray portion formed from a tray blank. The blanks are preferably glued together at only three glue points when the tray blank is laid flat on top of the cover blank in order to form a two-layered blank that may be erected into the present carton. The fully erected carton may be easily broken apart into an attractive display tray and a disposable/recyclable cover by gripping the cover within a grasping aperture and lifting the cover portion up to break the carton apart at the two side tabs and along the rear of the carton.

Abstract: A method of operating an indicia reader includes reading at least one indicia, the indicia having an encoded executable software program; storing the encoded executable software program into memory of the indicia reader; and running the encoded executable software program.

Abstract: A display method using an image code is provided, which can provide various types of information related to a moving image content. The display method includes perceiving the image code inserted in image forms in moving image information of a moving image content, analyzing the information included in the image code related to the moving image content, by decoding the image code, and displaying the information contained in the image code.

Abstract: A method is provided for navigation of a mobile device. Spatial information of at least one beacon detected in an image relative to the image is determined. The image includes an image of the at least one beacon within at least part of an environment surrounding the mobile device. A position of the mobile device based on said spatial information is determined using encoded visual information of the at least one beacon.

Abstract: A barcode evaluation method for receiving an input image, performing an evaluation along a scanning direction upon the input image, and generating a barcode evaluation data includes: deriving at least one first luminance group in the input image according to a luminance threshold; documenting a plurality of characteristic values corresponding to the at least one luminance group, respectively; referring to a plurality of characteristic values of at least one specific first luminance group within the first luminance group to determine a distribution direction, and determining whether the specific first luminance group belongs to a barcode; and utilizing a processing element to generate the barcode evaluation data according to the input image, the distribution direction and the scanning direction.

Abstract: A finger sensing device may include an array of finger sensing pixels to receive a user's finger adjacent thereto. Each finger sensing pixel may include a finger sensing electrode. The finger sensing device may include a finger drive electrode configured to couple a drive signal through the user's finger to the array of finger sensing pixels. The finger sensing device may also include differential pixel measurement circuitry coupled to the array of finger sensing pixels and configured to generate a plurality of interpixel difference measurements for adjacent pairs of the finger sensing pixels.

Abstract: In a decoding section of a stacked barcode reader, the brightness values of multiple pixels configuring image data are used to calculate multiple line widths of the bars and the spaces of the stacked barcode. Based on the evaluation value of the frequency distribution of multiple line widths, a priority order of T-sequence is determined. According to this priority order, the T-sequence is measured and the code word corresponding to the T-sequence is obtained. With this, the priority order of the T-sequence is determined based on the evaluation value (such as the maximum value, variance, etc.) of the frequency distribution of the line widths of the bars and the spaces that configure the stacked barcode increasing reading performance of the barcode reader on a stacked barcode while reducing the number of errors in all the decoded code words, despite the level of the resolution of the image pickup optical system.

Abstract: An electro-optical imaging reader includes a chassis mounted in a housing, a window spaced from a rear wall of the chassis, an imaging module for capturing return light from a target through the window over an imaging field of view, a controller for operating the reader in a standby state in which no target is read, and for processing the captured return light to read the target during a reading state, and an object sensing assembly supported by the rear chassis wall and spaced from the window. The object sensing assembly senses the presence of an object bearing the target in front of the window by detecting return sensing light from the object through the window over a sensing field of view that at least partially overlaps the imaging field of view, and triggers the controller to change from the standby state to the reading state upon such detection.

Abstract: A laser scanning system for generating a laser scanning pattern in a scanning field, while amplifying the scan-angle multiplication factor of rotating mirrors employed therein. The laser scanning system employs rotatable laser scanning assembly having an axis of rotation and first and second rotating mirrors with normal vectors that are coplanar with each other and said rotational axis, and which form an acute angle substantially less than 90 degrees so as to provide a laser scanning assembly with a scan angle multiplication factor that is greater than 2.0. A cluster of stationary mirrors mounted about the first and second rotating mirrors, for sweeping a laser beam off the cluster of stationary mirrors after a laser beam has been reflected off the first rotating mirror, then reflected off the second rotating mirror, and then directed outwardly towards an array of pattern mirrors, so as to generate a resultant laser scanning pattern within the scanning field.

Abstract: A data storage card having magnetic recording material and printed bar-codes spaced apart on its surface and optional embedded Integrated Circuit and or RFID device imbedded in body of the card. The card is wallet-size and preferably the strips run parallel to the lengthwise dimension of the card and the barcodes printed on the free space not occupied by the magnetic recording material. The back side of the data storage card includes means to attach or imbed additional data storage means including magnetic recording strips, attachable printed bar-code, Integrated Circuits, electronic memory and RFID devices.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for protecting merchandise items is presented. In the preferred embodiment, a merchandise protection device includes first and second portions. An EAS tag is contained in the first or second portion. The first and second portions are connected together to form a head at a first end of the merchandise protection device and a base at the other end of the merchandise protection device. An opening is formed between the head and the base. The head is placed in a first recess of a merchandise item to be protected and the base is placed in a second recess of the merchandise item to be protected. The opening is configured to receive a portion of the merchandise item between the first recess and second recess.

Abstract: The present invention relates to and provides methods and promotional hang tags, tags or labels with associated product samples combined with interactive quick response or scan-able codes linked to internet Uniform (or Universal) Resource Locator (URL) for providing contact information, promotional or cross promotional product samples or products and related marketing information regarding product promotional or cross-promotional features, where the hang tag, tag or label carries any scan-able quick response internet URL code or QR code and an integral product sample, such as, but not limited to, a fragrance, a personal care product, a healthcare product, a food or beverage product, an entertainment product, a toy, a gift card, a book, an e-book, software, a website access code, an office supply product, school supply product, a travel size product, a consumer electronics product, a health and wellness product, a health and beauty product, a medical product, an educational product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to and provides methods and product, product samples, containers, or packaging comprised of interactive quick response or scan-able codes linked to Internet Uniform (or Universal) Resource Locator (URL) for providing contact information, promotional or cross promotional product samples or products, containers, or and packaging, where the product, product sample, container, or packaging, has any type of associated scan-able internet quick response URL code, quick response MS TAG or quick response QR Code that delivers an interactive “infotainment” brand experience to consumers or retailers when the product or package is scanned with a smart phone, internet tablet, computer, netbook, or other device.

Abstract: A temperature regulation system for air inside of a vehicle regardless of the on/off state of the vehicle's ignition or engine includes a rechargeable battery for supplying power to an air moving system and a heat exchanger in accordance with demand signals from a thermostat. A motor-generator has a motor mode wherein electrical energy from the battery is converted into rotational kinetic energy and coupled to an AC compressor, and a generator mode wherein rotational kinetic energy from the engine is converted into electrical energy to recharge the battery. A control circuit is electrically connected with the motor-generator and adapted to activate the motor mode when the engine is off and the air temperature inside the vehicle exceeds the desired temperature range, the motor-generator otherwise being in the generator mode. Alternate embodiments includes a motor-compressor that replaces the stock compressor of the vehicle.

Abstract: An environment control system for controlling the temperature in a room, the system comprises a heating and cooling system; a thermostat for monitoring the temperature within a room and controlling the heating and cooling system; a motion sensor for detecting whether a door or window to the room has been opened; a presence detector for detecting whether the room is currently occupied; and a control system in communication with the thermostat, the motion sensor, and the presence detector, the control system being configured to control the room's temperature via the thermostat based at least in part on signals received from the thermostat, the motion detector and the presence detector, the control system being configured to cause the heating and cooling system to operate in a power savings mode when the room is unoccupied based on a series of time cycles during which the heating and cooling system is turned on or off as dictated by a plurality of temperature thresholds.

Abstract: A method of controlling a blower motor including: receiving a requested airflow from a thermostat; accessing an airflow table and determining an airflow closest to the requested airflow; using a location of the airflow closest to the requested airflow in the airflow table to access a control signal value in a control signal table; and using the control signal value to control the blower motor.

Abstract: A connection structure of first and second linear motor type transport devices each having a base part, and a rail part set on the top surface of the base part is provided, including: a notch concave part formed in the top surfaces of the base parts with both devices connected; a reference positioning part serving as a reference position of lower edges on one side in the width direction of the rail parts; a bottom surface support part disposed in the notch concave part, and set between the bottom surface of the notch concave part and the bottom surfaces of the rail parts; and a pressing member interposed between the wall part of the notch concave part and lower edges on the other side of the rail parts, and urging the lower edges on the other side of the rail parts toward the reference positioning part, thereby linearly fixing the first and second linear motor type transport devices to be connected.

Abstract: A fuel nozzle includes a nozzle cavity with a side wall defining an annular cavity, and swirler vanes arranged circumferentially around an outer surface of the nozzle cavity. A plurality of ports are formed in the side wall and are circumferentially spaced around the nozzle cavity. The ports provide fluid communication through the side wall. The plurality of ports are positioned and/or oriented such that fuel jets communicated through the side wall are communicated downstream of the swirler vanes.

Abstract: A fuel injector includes an injector body with a tip component that defines at least one nozzle outlet. A needle valve member is positioned in the injector body and includes a frustoconical segment positioned in a frustoconical bore to separate a needle control chamber from a nozzle chamber. The needle valve member includes an opening hydraulic surface exposed to fluid pressure in the nozzle chamber, and a closing hydraulic surface exposed to fluid pressure in the needle control chamber. The frustoconical bore and the frustoconical segment have a narrowing taper in the direction of an injector tip. The frustoconical features tend to slow the initial opening of the nozzle outlets, and hasten their closure relative to a counterpart injector with cylindrical needle guide features.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drive system for a mobile blower or a mobile sprayer. The drive system includes at least one flexible cable drive which connects a fan unit of the mobile blower or the mobile sprayer to a rotary power source to drive the fan. The present invention also provides mobile blowers and mobile sprayers including the drive system.

Abstract: A soot preventing type tail trim may include a tail pipe discharging exhaust gas, and a body enclosing an outer circumference of the tail pipe with a predetermined space therebetween, such that wind may be allowed to flow into the predetermined space and to be discharged therefrom to generate a separation layer in the exhaust gas passing the tail pipe by the wind.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for producing a coating layer of a coating composition by introducing a catalyst as a second component into an atomized stream of a first component of the coating composition. This invention is also directed to a spray gun for producing such coating layer.

Abstract: A handheld showerhead includes a showerhead portion and a handle portion. The showerhead portion includes a plurality of nozzles. At least two fluid channels are defined in part by at least two walls that are adjacent and parallel to each other and a curved wall that extends between edges of the at least two walls. A base wall is operably associated with the at least two walls and defines two or more fluid channel inlets each in fluid communication with a respective one of the two more fluid channels. The handle portion is operatively associated with the showerhead portion, and includes at least one of a fluid inlet and a fluid passage, and including a rotatable mode selector.

Abstract: An adjustable nozzle comprising a nozzle body with an inlet, an outlet and a flow chamber having a smooth bore extending between the inlet and the outlet. An elastic water impervious material is in fluid communication with the inlet and is tapered and is able to expand due to its elasticity. An adjustable non-rusting member connected to the nozzle body expands or constricts to either increase or decrease the inner diameter of the nozzle body to adjust the flow rate through the nozzle.

Abstract: A direct injection injector for an engine includes a body forming the outer structure and having a space therein, a needle inserted to slide linearly in the body and having a hole therein forming a fuel channel, and a cylinder nozzle fitted on needle to communicate with hole and having a nozzle hole for injecting fuel, such that it is possible to prevent caulking in which the nozzle of the injector is clogged with soot while injecting fuel at relatively low pressure, change the spray type of the injected engine in various shapes, and sufficiently decrease the size of droplet of the fuel.

Abstract: This invention concerns a method and apparatus for dispensing minute quantities of highly viscous material from a jetting needle when an expelling mechanism is activated using a nozzle plate with a jetting chamber having a top formed by a diaphragm and a bottom in fluid communication with a jetting needle. Fluid enters the chamber from an inlet channel and is jetted from the chamber by deforming the diaphragm to block the channel and expel a drop of fluid from the needle. A diaphragm driven metering chamber and/or reservoir chamber can optionally be used provide fluid to the jetting chamber.

Abstract: A system to apply mainly phytosanitary products that use the principle of electrostatic attraction. A high static charge is imprinted on the microdrops in the nozzle with high flows of water using a simple industrial design and very low probabilities of failure. The system is very stable and reliable. An active water provider capillary tube is optionally used in the nozzles (as opposed to a fixed one), which results in a more efficient use of the air to micronize drops. The nozzles can be fixed or dirigible nozzles. A chemical product doser system is optionally used with injection in the nozzle itself.

Abstract: An electrostatic spraying device (1) includes a tank (11) in which a liquid is stored, a gas supply path (6a) which communicates with the tank (11), a pump (2) which applies pressure to the liquid in the tank (11) by supplying air to the tank (11) via the gas supply path (6a), and a control section (4) which controls a supply operation of the pump (2) to adjust a pressure in the tank (11).

Abstract: Apparatus and method are disclosed in which recyclable asphalt material received from the field in relatively large pieces is processed within a drum for delivery in a heated mass containing desired smaller aggregate-sized pieces for reuse. The drum is provided with a drum wall having an inner surface with a polygonal cross-sectional configuration establishing an inner chamber bounded by a plurality of substantially flat wall sides. A cage-like array of tubular breaker members is placed within the inner chamber so that tubular breaker members are juxtaposed with corresponding flat wall sides. Recyclable asphalt material is fed into the array of breaker members, and heated gases are passed serially along a path of travel through a heat conduit and then through the breaker members.